The Oakland Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing and creative librarian to serve as our part-time Youth Services Librarian. Our ideal candidate will host fun and engaging programs for a variety of age groups, provide reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons, build and maintain collections, and be amenable to helping out wherever assistance is required.
Candidate will:
§ Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to the public.
§ Develop the collection (including ordering and weeding).
Develop and implement age appropriate programming as required.
§ Provide outreach to local schools and other organizations.
§ Assist patrons in using library and technology equipment and resources.
§ Create visually appealing library displays.
§ Perform other duties as assigned.
ALA accredited Masters of Library Service and NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate is required. Must enjoy and be comfortable working with children and young adults. Computer knowledge required.
$36.17 hour
Please email resume and 3 references to [email protected]
MLS Required?
The Oakland Public Library is a cultural center facilitating timely access to information, ideas and forms of creative expression.
The mission of the Oakland Public Library is to provide library resources and services to meet the evolving educational, cultural, recreational and informational needs of the community and to encourage lifelong learning.
The Library will accomplish this mission effectively by providing excellence in its staff, facilities, collections, technology and programs and by participating in cooperative networks, and community and business partnerships.
The Library is a dynamic, ever-changing resource center responding to the needs of the public it serves.
The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom.
The Library upholds the public’s right to know by providing people of all ages with access to and guidance regarding information and collections which reflect diverse points of view.