Full Time Community Library Services Librarian 1
DESCRIPTION:
The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate
with a strong public service commitment to provide services in the 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.
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
2025 Starting Salary: $57,559 (2026 salary rates in negotiations)
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 1:30pm to 9pm
Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
February 27, 2026
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.
