The Ocean County Library is seeking an energetic, team-oriented and innovative Teen Librarian for the Toms River Branch, the largest and headquarters branch for the system located in downtown, Toms River, NJ.
The Teen Librarian will strive to instill in teens a lifelong relationship with learning, reading, and organizational skills. The Teen Librarian will have an interest in, and skills with, emerging technologies, and maker programming. They will be able to provide group technology, maker-tech and library resource instruction both in and out of the library for young adults and those who work with young adults. The Teen Librarian will have a broad knowledge of all genres of Teen Literature and be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about reading, collections, and providing reader’s advisory.
The Teen Librarian will develop and foster strong relationships with public and private schools, homeschoolers, and community organizations that serve teens, including teens who are at-risk.
The ideal candidate will work with the Toms River Teen Services team to integrate our new Makerspace into programs and outreach. They will demonstrate outstanding organization, communication, and time management skills; the ability to excel as part of a team; and a tendency to look at everything as an opportunity. Evenings and weekends are required with this 35-hour per week position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and informatively
- Ability to prepare informative statistical and narrative reports
- Ability to work harmoniously with peers, subordinates, and customers
- Ability to understand and follow Ocean County Library policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
- Ability to meet or exceed Ocean County Library’s Reference Competencies 1, 2, and 3.
- Knowledge of current trends in librarianship and ability to keep current with available electronic resources
- A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school
- A New Jersey Professional Librarian certificate
- Mastery of the core competencies for librarians of the New Jersey Library Association
- Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey as the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
See NJ Civil Service Commission job specification for Librarian 1, title code 07569.
NJ State Librarian Certificate
P-22--17-38
INTERESTED CANDIDATES IN STATE, COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL GOV’T SHOULD FORWARD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Justine Dambroski
Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-6200 x 5930
Cover letters and resumes can be mailed to the address listed above or emailed to jdambroski@theoceancountylibrary.org.
