[Posted 2009.1.16]

Ocean County Library
Librarian/ Sr. Librarian (Youth Services)

Open: 01/15/09
Close: 01/25/09
Full_Part: Full Time
Title: Librarian/ Sr. Librarian (Youth Services)
Location: Lakewood Branch Library
Schedule: 35-hour workweek: Including nights and rotating weekend hours
Announcement #: P-109-9-05 (include on all correspondence)

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.

DUTIES:
The Lakewood Branch is seeking a creative Youth Services Librarian who loves outreach, creates dynamic programs and is an extraordinary team member. You will provide story times, children's book discussions and programming throughout the year. You will continue the partnerships with the elementary schools and begin new relationships with other organizations that serve children and families. You will provide outreach to the growing and diverse community of Lakewood. We are seeking a visionary Librarian, who makes decisions; embraces technology; contributes to the team with ideas; serves on system and State-wide committees; and looks at everything as an opportunity.

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.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Note: If you are interested please send your resume by the closing date to: Jennifer Doderer, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753-7625; or e-mail resume to jdoderer@theoceancountylibrary.org. Be sure to include the announcement number on all correspondence. The Ocean County Library System is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

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