Temporary Full-time Adult Services Librarian - Old Bridge Public Library - Central Branch

Organizational Role

Provides reference and reader’s advisory services. Administrates Library programs. Collaborates with the Adult Services Team. Performs collection management duties as assigned. This is a temporary position and will not lead to permanent employment. The duration of this position is finite and specific. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

● Provides reference and reader’s advisory services. 

● Manages assigned area(s) of the collection, including selection and weeding. 

● Plans and schedules library programs. 

● May assist in the coordination of ESL services. 

● Cooperates with schools, businesses, and relevant community organizations for outreach services. 

● May supervise and train volunteers as necessary. 

● Assists customers in the use of the public catalog, computers, and copiers. 

● Provides formal and informal technology training when assigned. 

● Develops instructional tools such as bibliographies and research guides. 

● Promotes library services, programs, and resources. 

● Participates in Library and professional meetings, workshops, webinars, and other continuing education opportunities. 

● Works a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends. 

● Performs other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications 

● MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school. 

● Must have or be eligible to obtain a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate. ● Demonstrated experience and skills in the following areas: flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and customer service. 

● Strong communication skills. Additional language fluency desirable. 

● Proficiency in the use of current library technologies. 

● Possession of a valid driver’s license. 

Please send letter of interest and resume to Linda Reynolds, Executive Assistant for Personnel, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 or lreynolds@oldbridgelibrary.org no later than Friday, January 16th at 5pm. Please note that this is a substitute position to fill a temporary leave of absence. It is, in no way, to be construed as a permanent, full-time offer of employment.