Full Time, Librarian/Sr. Librarian (Adult/Teen Information Services), Ocean County Library
Location: Toms River Branch
Salary: $43,000

The Ocean County Library, recipient of the 2007 National Medal for Museum and Library Services awarded by the IMLS, serves over 550,000 residents from the 33 municipalities that comprise Ocean County. The Library is located between the exploding New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. We enjoy an excellent reputation with the citizens and government of the County. The Ocean County Library is strongly committed in action to our Vision - "Connecting People, Building Community". We have a tradition of excellence in providing services for all ages, with a special focus on children, teens and their families. We are proud to be leaders in serving diverse populations. As such, are committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels of the Organization. Our three strategic goals reflect our commitment: We are a Catalyst for Growth and Change. We are the Focal Point of the Community. Every Ocean County Resident Uses and Champions the Library.

Open: 7-15-08
Close: 7-25-08
Full-Part: Full Time
Title: Librarian/Sr. Librarian (Adult/Teen/Information Services)
Location: Toms River Branch Library
Salary: 43,000
Schedule: 35-hour workweek - including evenings and Saturdays.
Announcement #: P-220-8-014 (include on all correspondence)

DUTIES
The Ocean County Library, Toms River Headquarters Branch, is seeking an energetic and creative Librarian to join the Team in the Adult/Teen/Information Services Department. We are seeking a person who is customer service oriented, has outstanding communication skills, the ability to answer a variety of questions with enthusiasm and who wants to join a team of co-workers servicing teens and adults. You will serve our diverse public by performing varied reference duties including answering customer questions, assisting in the use of library online and print resources, and making recommendations on the collection. You will participate with the Q and A - NJ project in providing virtual references. You will also develop and conduct internet classes and other programs both inside the library and the community sites that inspire reading, build self-esteem and foster a life long relationship with libraries. Experience in library event (author visits, speakers, film series, etc) planning is a plus. Become a part of a library system that is dedicated to excellence, diversity and the joy of libraries.
The Ocean County Library System supports the growth of it's employees by having an active training program, education reimbursement, reimbursement of professional membership in NJLA and by sending Librarians to professional conferences such PLA and ALA. Get connected to a fabulous career @ the Ocean County Library.

REQUIREMENTS
A Master's degree in Library or Information Science in a library program from a library school accredited by the State Board of Education and a New Jersey Professional Librarian certificate.

One year of professional librarian experience required for Senior Librarian.
Resumes can be emailed to dwardell@theoceancountylibrary.org as a word document or mailed no later than July 25, 2008 to;
The Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
Attn: Donna Wardell