Thank you for your interest in working at the Millburn Free Public Library.
Three Jobs Available, including two brand new positions approved on 11/20/2023.
- Part Time Children’s Librarian
- Part Time Marketing & Outreach Librarian
- Part Time Sunday Librarian
1. Part-Time Children’s Librarian
Part-Time 27 hours per week, including one evening per week and participation in the Saturday rotation.
The Millburn Free Public Library invites applications to fill a new part-time librarian position in our busy library. Work will be primarily in the recently renovated Children’s Room with occasional hours in other public service areas of the library. Includes leave time benefits and DCRP retirement plan. Reports to the Head of Public Services.
Recent MLS / MLIS graduates are welcome to apply.
Duties include:
- Reference service, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance to visitors of all ages (primarily children).
- Plans, conducts, schedules, and evaluates age-appropriate programs and services for children birth to age 12 and their parents, educators, and caregivers.
- Collection management (selecting new materials, weeding, collection maintenance).
- Recommend and implement new services, resources, and programs.
- Maintain the attractive appearance of the children’s room/area through appropriate displays, signage, and exhibits.
- Engage in outreach activities. Draft fliers and publicity to keep the public aware of library events. Contribute to the library’s quarterly newsletter.
- Interpret and enforce library policy in situations relevant to the position, with tact and aplomb.
- Provide excellent customer service under all circumstances.
- Readily undertakes other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Open to New Jersey residents only.
- MLS / MLIS degree. Candidate must possess or be eligible for a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate.
- Knowledge of professional trends and developments. Involvement with professional associations.
- Knowledge of early childhood or early literacy programming.
- Knowledge of children’s literature and reading habits.
- Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent customer service, teamwork, and technology skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in English.
- Comfortable working with patrons of all ages.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a group.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Occasional travel outside of the library for meetings or training.
- Able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, stand, and ambulate as needed, as relevant to the position. Daily tasks require lifting, carrying, moving, and manipulating books and other library material as well as pushing a loaded cart full of books.*
- Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Preferred:
- Previous successful experience as a librarian in a public library.
- Previous successful experience developing and offering library programs, especially programs that create opportunities for patrons with special needs.
- Proficiency in a language other than English, in alignment with community demographics.
Schedule: 27 hours per week, including one evening per week and participation in the Saturday rotation.
Title: Ranked at Librarian 1 by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
Compensation: $36.70 per hour (based on labor agreement for year 2024).
This position is represented by the Communications Workers of America Local 1031, AFL-CIO and is ranked at the position of Librarian 1 by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Starting salary is based on CWA contract and exceeds the NJLA recommended minimum.
Start Date: Anticipated start date in February 2024.
The first 90 days of employment are provisional.
To Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@millburnlibrary.org. Documents must be sent as a Word or PDF attachment ONLY. No phone calls. No faxes. Use the subject line: pt-juv-librarian-2024.
You must include your home address in your application packet. Application packets that only include an e-mail address and/or phone number will be rejected.
The library will only contact candidates they wish to interview.
The Millburn Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications received by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, will be given first preference. Interviews will be held in mid-January. The anticipated start date is in February 2024.
2. Part-Time Librarian – Marketing and Outreach
Part-Time 27 hours per week. Includes participation in the Saturday rotation.
The Millburn Free Public Library invites applications to fill a new part-time librarian position in our busy library. Primary responsibility will be the coordination of the library’s marketing and communicaiton activities, with regularly scheduled hours at our public service desks. Includes leave time benefits and DCRP retirement plan. Reports to the Head of Public Services.
Recent MLS / MLIS graduates are welcome to apply.
Duties include:
- Coordinate the library’s marketing, communication, and outreach activities. Represent the library at various community events and functions.
- Prepare and produce the library’s quarterly newsletter, with informational input from library colleagues.
- Day-to-day handling of the library’s social media presence, including Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Collaborate with others as needed.
- Work closely with the Head of Public Services and the Library Director to develop, implement, and follow a marketing plan.
- Reference service, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance to visitors of all ages.
- Participate in collection development activities (selecting and de-selecting materials)
- Recommend and implement new services, resources, and programs.
- Interpret and enforce library policy in situations relevant to the position, with tact and aplomb.
- Provide excellent customer service under all circumstances.
- Readily undertake other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Open to New Jersey residents only.
- MLS / MLIS degree. Candidate must possess or be eligible for a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate.
- Knowledge of professional trends and developments. Involvement with professional associations.
- Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Must be able to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with the principles of marketing, communication, and community engagement. Experience with coordinating social media.
- Excellent customer service, teamwork, and technology skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in English.
- Comfortable working with patrons of all ages.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a group.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Occasional travel outside of the library for meetings or training.
- Able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, stand, and ambulate as needed, as relevant to the position. Daily tasks require lifting, carrying, moving, and manipulating books and other library material as well as pushing a loaded cart full of books.*
- Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Preferred:
- Business or marketing experience.
- Creative experience, including graphic design, photography, and videography. Familiarity with relevant software and apps.
Schedule: 27 hours per week. Includes participation in the Saturday rotation. Occasional evenings possible.
Title: Ranked at Librarian 1 by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
Compensation: $36.70 per hour (based on labor agreement for year 2024).
This position is represented by the Communications Workers of America Local 1031, AFL-CIO and is ranked at the position of Librarian 1 by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Starting salary is based on CWA contract and exceeds the NJLA recommended minimum.
Start Date: Anticipated start date in February 2024.
The first 90 days of employment are provisional.
To Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@millburnlibrary.org. Documents must be sent as a Word or PDF attachment ONLY. No phone calls. No faxes. Use the subject line: pt-marketing-librarian-2024.
You must include your home address in your application packet. Application packets that only include an e-mail address and/or phone number will be rejected.
The library will only contact candidates they wish to interview.
The Millburn Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications received by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, will be given first preference. Interviews will be held in mid-January. The anticipated start date is in February 2024.
3. Part-Time Librarian – Sunday – Part Time
The Millburn Free Public Library invites applications to fill a part-time librarian position in our Information Services Department. This position is primarily scheduled to work in the adult reference area. Reports to the Head of Public Services.
Recent MLS / MLIS graduates are welcome to apply.
Duties include:
- Reference service to visitors of all ages, including readers advisory, technology assistance, and more.
- Develop, conduct, or assist with library programs.
- Interpret and enforce library policy in situations relevant to the position, with tact and aplomb.
- Provide excellent customer service under all circumstances.
- Recommend new services, resources, and programs.
- Assist other library staff as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Open to New Jersey residents only.
- MLS / MLIS degree. Candidate must possess or be eligible for a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certificate.
- Knowledge of professional trends and developments. Involvement with professional associations.
- Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Excellent customer service, teamwork and technology skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in English.
- Comfortable working with patrons of all ages.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a group.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, stand and ambulate as needed, as relevant to the position. Daily tasks require lifting, carrying, moving and manipulating books and other library material as well as pushing a loaded cart full of books.*
- Creativity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Schedule: Works every other Sunday. Possible additional hours on occasion.
Title: Ranked at Librarian 1 by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
Compensation: Starting salary is $36.76 per hour.
Start Date: Anticipated start date in January 2024.
The first 90 days of employment are provisional.
To Apply: E-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to jobs@millburnlibrary.org. Documents must be sent as a Word or PDF attachment ONLY. Use the subject line pt-sun-lib-2024. No phone calls. No faxes.
You must include your home address in your application packet. Application packets that only include an e-mail address and/or phone number will be rejected.
Applications received by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 will be given first preference. The anticipated start date is in January 2024.
The library will only contact candidates they wish to interview.
The Millburn Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
* Persons with physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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The Millburn Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
* Persons with physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
