Jersey City Free Public Library · 1 month ago
Education to Career Outreach Librarian (Librarian II)
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $77K/yr
1+ years expJersey City Free Public Library is the largest municipal library in New Jersey, serving a diverse community. The Education to Career Outreach Librarian is responsible for providing library services and outreach programs to schools and community organizations, focusing on youth engagement and career readiness.
CharityChildrenEducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with community organizations, particularly school groups, educational institutions, colleges, career, and job skills agencies; supports, trains, guides branch library associates with their branch extension programs to these audiences within their neighborhoods
Coordinates and conducts library outreach extension programs with schools and other educational institutions, colleges, and career development services and community agencies
Serves as a resource and support for branch library staff by assisting in the coordination and delivery of library outreach and extension programs with schools and other educational institutions. colleges, and career development services and community agencies
Supervises, develops, and implements library extension programs, services, and events on mobile units, at school and community agencies, and in other non-library settings throughout the community
Provides outreach services such as tabling events, book talks, film programs, reading clubs, etc. to promote literacy, foster use of library resources, and/or to inform the community and various organizations of available library services
Designs, organizes, and maintains library materials and electronic resources by using appropriate systems of access that are compatible with the needs and styles of learning of the public
Composes publicity releases, fliers, informational pieces, and program announcements for tabling events, media, newsletters, or other publications; utilizes social media outlets to promote programs and events
Presents informative sessions before groups, organizations, co-workers, and the public
Promotes good customer service; registers new members; reviews library card applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification and records changes of such information; answers patrons' inquiries pertaining to library hours, physical location of library material, offices, etc.; explains library services to community residents or groups; answers patrons' inquiries pertaining to library hours, physical location of library material, offices, or personnel including explanation of basic library resources and services; meets the needs of a diverse community; Maintains cooperative relationships with local community residents and system-wide library staff; meet the needs of a diverse community
May take the lead over Librarians 1 and/or paraprofessional/technical staff, coordinate assignments, and provide instructions for their completion
Exchanges ideas, information, and opinions with supervisors to formulate policies, procedures, programs, etc. to provide high quality services
Participates in professional associations concerned with improving methods and techniques of information services
Prepare clear, accurate, and informative narrative and statistical reports
Maintains files and records
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Performs other duties as assigned
Develops, implements, and promotes a variety of extension programs and services to target audiences
Coordinates with and oversees interns, tech, and paraprofessional colleagues for work assignments and schedules related to these extension programs
Develops, implements, conducts, and oversees established library programs such as, though not limited to, school programs and tabling events, research skills presentations and assistance, job skills resource sharing, test preparation resource sharing for target audiences
Answers patrons’ more complex inquiries regarding general reference and information topics, use of online resources, and utilization of library material and equipment
Supervises, determines, and prepares content and arrangement of library material for displays, exhibits, and special library programs
Supervises the checking of library email and keeps current with library news, announcements, programs, initiatives, etc
Supervises the charging and discharging of library material to users
Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification and records changes of such information
Supervises and files or shelves material using the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or from a New Jersey program deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University, is required for librarian positions
Appointees may be required to possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issues by Thomas Edison State University
One (1) year of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools (card catalog, microfilm, shelving, circulation systems, and so forth.)
NJ Driver's license required
Preferred
Two (2) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools (card catalog, microfilm, shelving, circulation systems, and so forth.)
At least six (6) months of experience must have been in a lead role supervising subordinate employees
CDL B license highly desirable or required to earn within the first year of employment
Experience managing staff and administering library programs
Knowledge of Jersey City's population, geography, and local government preferred
Facility in a non-English language spoken in Jersey City (e.g., Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Tagalog) desired
Benefits
Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment
Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added
Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment
Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year
Life & AD&D insurance
403b
Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date)
Company
Jersey City Free Public Library
The Jersey City Free Public Library is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, serving one of the most diverse cities in the country.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase