Community Library Services (CLS) Librarian 4 – Hunterdon County Library

Full Time

Community Library Services (CLS)
Librarian 4 (HQ Library)

DESCRIPTION:

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking community focused leader for the HQ
Library Community Library Services Department. The HQ Library Community Library
Services Department customizes services for local surrounding communities,
recognizing that each library is serving communities with different needs and interests.
The CLS department also focuses on outreach and building relationships and
partnerships with local organizations and businesses in the surrounding communities,
thereby increasing the impact each library can have.

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small
satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to six affiliated libraries
within the County of Hunterdon. The library is also a member of the MAIN Library
Alliance, a consortium of 49 public libraries. The current staff consists of over 60 full and
part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at:
http://www.hclibrary.us/ The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Statement can be found here: https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement.

REQUIREMENTS:

● A Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program
accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College
Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas
Edison State College.
● Three (3) years of librarian experience.
● Appointees are required to possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian
issued by Thomas Edison State University.
● Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only
if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to
perform essential duties of the position.
● Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”
● Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver’s license
● Initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure
● 35 hours/week, including some nights

To learn more about this position please visit the New Jersey Civil Service Commission
website and review the job specification: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/03902.htm

COMPENSATION

Starting Salary: $73,768
Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays,
and participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems.
Hunterdon County Library offers paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

SCHEDULE

Monday 1:30pm to 9pm
Tuesday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 5pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

November 11th, 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume and a complete County
Employment Application to Human Resources at 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900,
Flemington, NJ 08822 or by email at personnel@co.hunterdon.nj.us.