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Huntsville Public Library

Library Clerk I

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$12.50/hr

Library Clerk I The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is a non-profit library system comprised of ten locations providing library and information services to the city of Huntsville and the ...

Muskingum County Library System

Librarian

Zanesville, OH

$23.24 - $25.98/hr

Muskingum County Library System Librarian - Adult Services Salary: $23.24- $25.98 per hour (40 hours a week, varied schedule) Location: John McIntire Library 220 N. Fifth St Zanesville, OH 43701 ...

The New York Public Library

$55.03K/yr

Today, the Schomburg continues to serve the community not just as a center and a library, but also as a space that encourages lifelong education and exploration. The Jean Blackwell Hutson Research ...

The New York Public Library

$55.03K/yr

The Library is seeking Young Adult Librarians to empower young adults ages 12-18 to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and resourceful users of information.

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Adult Services Librarian (Librarian I) Earl Morgan

Adult Services Librarian (Librarian I) Earl Morgan

Jersey City Free Public Library

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

$65.83K - $70.78K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 hours ago

Job description

JCFPL JOB TITLE: Librarian I – Adult Services  
LOCATION: Earl Morgan Branch
REPORTS TO:  Branch Manager
CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian I
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $65,834 - $70,782 per year
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
APPLICANTION DEADLINE: May 20, 2026
BENEFIT SUMMARY: This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: 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.  Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave.  A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org    
JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and growing, and a collection comprising over 2.5 million print and digital items. Our staff of nearly 120 dedicated individuals serves the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City: the largest city in Hudson County, N.J., and the second-largest city in New Jersey.
The staff of JCFPL reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Jersey City, which is consistently ranked as the most diverse community in the United States. Collectively, our staff speaks over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.
JCFPL is committed to building on our strong foundation and expanding our ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.
About the Position:
As part of the Adult Services Division and reporting to the Branch Manager, the individuals in these roles are responsible for providing services to our Adult population. This includes but is not limited to developing/delivering best practices for Adult Services, arrangement of library material displays, exhibits, and special library programs.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for Adult literature; familiarity with current library technologies; the ability to perform both independently and as a team member; experience in planning and conducting children’s programming; an energetic approach to outreach to schools, daycares and community partners; excellent communication skills; enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility and a sense of humor.
Job Duties:
  • OUTREACH – Develop partnerships with parents, community and leaders, and organizations.
  • EVALUTATION OF BRANCH NEEDS - Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet library goals and the needs and interests of adults.
  • INNOVATION PROGRAMMING -Designs, develops, and implements innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.  
  • TRADITIONAL PROGRAMMING -Organizes and conducts library tours, book talks, film programs, reading clubs, etc. for the purpose of promoting literacy, fostering use of library resources and/or to inform the community and various organizations of available adult services.
  • AESTHETICS - Designs, develops, implements and evaluates displays and exhibits.
  • SOCIAL MEDIA - Promotes library activities, facilities and services.
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE - Assist patrons in locating, evaluating and effectively using information or resources;
  • OTHER – Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Required Experience:
  • 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 University.
  • Possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.
Essential Skills:
  • Ability to keep informed of current theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship and adapt to modern technology, library trends and innovations.
  • Ability to identify, customize, create and present innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
Preferred Skills:
  • Ability to read, write, speak, or communicate in a second language other than English, such as Spanish and/or South Asian languages.
  • Desire to work in fast-paced urban environment a plus.
  • Ability to keep informed of current theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship: and adapt to modern technology, library trends and innovations.
  • Ability to identify, customize, create and present innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
NOTES:
For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.

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