Youth Services Librarian Richard A. Mola Public Library

Summary

The Richard A. Mola Public Library in Elmwood Park seeks an experienced and motivated professional to
reinvigorate and expand its Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate must be friendly and outgoing, well-organized, a multi-tasker, and have strong time-management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and maintenance of children's materials.
• Plan, schedule, promote and implement a wide calendar of age-appropriate
  programs and events for various age groups, from infant through teen.
• Conduct story time, crafts, creative play and educational sessions.
• Expand creative learning experiences with speakers, authors, and outside
  performers
• Provide reference and reader's advisory services for different ages and reading
  levels.
• Strengthen connections with local schools and provide class visits for schoolchildren.
• Contribute to the attractive appearance of the children's room/area through
  appropriate displays.
• Prepare reading lists and relevant subject bibliographies for public distribution.
• Create and implement summer and other reading programs.
• Establish relationships with schools and implement cooperative efforts and class visits.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
• New Jersey Public Librarian's Certificate, or the ability to obtain such.
• Consideration will be given to certified, experienced educators and MLS students with
  youth literacy experience in another setting
• Saturday rotation and some evening hours required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

• Generous benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, health benefits and enrollment in the PERS pension system.

Job Description

The Richard A. Mola Public Library in Elmwood Park seeks an experienced and motivated professional to
reinvigorate and expand its Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate must be friendly and outgoing, well-organized, a multi-tasker, and have strong time-management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and maintenance of children's materials.
• Plan, schedule, promote and implement a wide calendar of age-appropriate
  programs and events for various age groups, from infant through teen.
• Conduct story time, crafts, creative play and educational sessions.
• Expand creative learning experiences with speakers, authors, and outside
  performers
• Provide reference and reader's advisory services for different ages and reading
  levels.
• Strengthen connections with local schools and provide class visits for schoolchildren.
• Contribute to the attractive appearance of the children's room/area through
  appropriate displays.
• Prepare reading lists and relevant subject bibliographies for public distribution.
• Create and implement summer and other reading programs.
• Establish relationships with schools and implement cooperative efforts and class visits.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
• New Jersey Public Librarian's Certificate, or the ability to obtain such.
• Consideration will be given to certified, experienced educators and MLS students with
  youth literacy experience in another setting
• Saturday rotation and some evening hours required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

• Generous benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, health benefits and enrollment in the PERS pension system.