Full Time
Community Library Services
Librarian 1 (HQ Library)
DESCRIPTION:
The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate
with a strong public service commitment to provide services in the HQ Library
Community Library Services Department. This position provides service to the public
including helping with computer questions (printing, faxing, scanning included),
answering informational questions, providing readers advisory (in person, online),
planning programs and creating service/informational materials. (Please note that the
assignment location and schedule may be subject to change based upon the needs
of the service.)
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.
● 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 & weekends.
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/07569.htm
COMPENSATION
Starting Salary: $57,559
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
Tuesday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 1:30pm to 9pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 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.