The West Caldwell Public Library is seeking a dynamic individual who is tech savvy and works well in a team environment. This position requires knowledge and interest in new library trends and excellent reference skills.
You would be responsible for:
- Covering the reference desk
- Flexibility to assist at any public service desk or department
- Providing friendly, high quality customer service to all library patrons including answering basic reference questions, providing basic readers’ advisory and program registrations both in person and by telephone.
- Performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
The candidate must possess a MLS from an ALA accredited institution. We will consider a student currently pursuing their MLS.
- NJ Professional Librarian’s certificate issued by Thomas Edison State University
- Effective communication skills and ability to work harmoniously with library patrons and our team members.
- Ability to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, and volunteer groups
Hours:
Approximately 12-15 hours a week including 2-3 (8:45-12:15) Saturdays a month.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references in PDF format to Samantha McCoy, Director, at [email protected]. Please include Part Time Adult Services Librarian in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must comply with the “New Jersey First Act.”
MLS Required?
Mission Statement
The Library nurtures and builds community. We foster a love of reading and a spirit of exploration through access to our resources and programs. Become who you want to be at the West Caldwell Public Library.
History
In 1915, Julia H. Potwin, daughter of Nathaniel Crane, bequeathed to West Caldwell funds and land at the merge of The Turnpike (now Bloomfield Avenue) and Old Road (now Clinton Road) to erect a library to be called The Julia H. Potwin Memorial Library. She mandated that at least one of the trustees should be a woman.
In 1969, with the consent of Julia Potwin’s heirs, The Julia H. Potwin Memorial Library became the West Caldwell Public Library so that the town could finance the library with municipal funds.
In 1975, to meet the need for both larger municipal offices and a larger library, the Mayor and Council purchased the building at 30 Clinton Road to be occupied on the first floor by the library and on the second floor by the township.
In 1991, West Caldwell Public Library joined the Bergen County Cooperative Library System. BCCLS is a consortium of 77 public libraries in Essex, Bergen, Passaic and Hudson counties which share a wide range of services and materials. The library became automated with public computers for adult and youth services departments.
In 2003, “A New Chapter” project raised funds to construct a community meeting room, kitchenette and separate entrance. The Reiher Family Meeting Room honors a retired Mayor and member of the Board of Trustees. The floor plan was reconfigured to meet patrons’ needs. New carpeting, lighting and furniture were purchased and a bow window with seating was added to the Children’s Room.