Employment

Job opportunities at the Gloucester County Library System are managed by the Gloucester County Human Resources Department. Openings will be posted on the Job Vacancies page of the Gloucester County Human Resources Department website at http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/depts/h/hr/jobvac.asp. or you can view them below.

Job applications may be obtained from the Gloucester County Human Resources Department website at http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/depts/h/hr/default.asp.

Applications must be submitted directly to the Gloucester County Human Resources Department unless noted otherwise below.

 

Current Openings:

Position: Librarian 3 – Branch Manager
 

Full time: 35 Hours per Week
 

Compensation: $30.63 per hour minimum

 

The Gloucester County Library System is seeking a creative, innovative, service-oriented professional librarian, each with a clear vision of dynamic 21st century library programs and services, to manage all aspects of the GCLS Glassboro Library, including programs, collections, services, and staff. 

 

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position.  The position will be located at the GCLS Glassboro, 2 Center Street,  Glassboro NJ 08028. Hours for this position include daytime hours, and one (1) night per week.  This is a NJ Civil Service position.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

Very strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills are required.  The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to positively interact with coworkers and the public.  Excellent communication, leadership, project management and organizational skills are a must. 

 

The position requires a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution and possession of a valid license as a Professional Librarian in the State of NJ, issued by the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Thomas Edison State College. A minimum of two years of experience as a professional librarian is required.  Supervisory experience is preferred.

 

Benefit Package:

State Health benefit package includes family medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Five (5) personal days annually. Twelve (12) vacation days annually. Fifteen (15) sick days annually. Four (4) bereavement days annually.

 

The successful candidate will:

Be responsible GCLS Glassboro Branch building operations and designated budget appropriations.



    
	
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    Be responsible GCLS Glassboro Branch building operations and designated budget appropriations.
    
	
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    Train and supervise branch staff, manage staff schedules, conduct annual performance reviews, and prepare monthly narrative and statistical reports.
    
	
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    Oversee branch collection development and budget for the adult, juvenile and young adult fiction and nonfiction collections in all formats. Select branch library material to meet the diverse needs of the community and to keep the collection current.  Supervise library material selection done by other branch staff. 
    
	
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    Develop and implement a variety of innovative, regularly scheduled, and special event branch programming.  Include adult, youth and pre-school programming to meet the needs of the community. Schedule library sponsored programs (book discussion groups, etc.)  
    
	
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    Provide outreach to local schools and develop partnerships with the educational community.
    
	
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    Speak to community groups or organizations to expand community awareness of branch services and to provide enhanced program opportunities.
    
	
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    Serve on GCLS committees and committees of library-and community-related organizations whose efforts align with the GCLS’s mission.
    
	
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    Serve as a member of the GCLS Management Team and the GCLS Disaster Response Team.
    
	
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    Provide professional reference, reader’s advisory and technology assistance to the public.  Respond to the needs of patrons of all ages in an efficient, thorough and welcoming manner.
    
	
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    Expand professional knowledge by participation in regional, statewide and/or national library organizations/associations.
    
	
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    Embrace new and emerging technology through exploration and self-directed learning.
    
	
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Experience with SirsiDynix ILS, Envisionware PC Reservation system, Evanced calendar/meeting room reservation/summer reading software, 3M self-check system, Google Apps and Microsoft Office Suite is desirable. 


 


The successful candidate will have the ability to accurately perform a considerable volume of duties, and to handle multiple activities and a variety of assignments.  The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to creatively resolve issues when necessary.


 


Job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and sufficient visual discrimination to be able to read spine labels.  The position may require travel between GCLS Branch libraries.  A valid NJ Driver’s License is required. 


 


Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment physical and a criminal background check.


 


The position requires residency in the State of New Jersey.  If the successful applicant is not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident within one year.


 


The NJ Civil Service job description for Librarian 3 is available at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02820.htm. This is a competitive title.


 


Job Application Deadline:  December 29, 2023


 


To Apply:


 


Send cover letter and resume with contact information for three professional references to Carolyn S. Oldt, Director, Gloucester County Library System, 389 Wolfert Station Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ  08062 or email to coldt@gcls.org.


 


The Gloucester County Library System is an equal opportunity employer.



	 




Position:  Librarian 3 – Branch Manager


 


Full time:  35 Hours per Week or


 


Part time:   25 hours – 29 hours per week


 


Compensation:  $30.63 per hour minimum


 


The Gloucester County Library System is seeking a creative, innovative, service-oriented professional librarian, each with a clear vision of dynamic 21st century library programs and services, to manage all aspects of the Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library, including programs, collections, services, and staff. 


This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position.  The position will be located at the Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library, 1442 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ 08085. Hours for this position include daytime hours, and one (1) night per week.  This is a NJ Civil Service position.


 


Qualifications/Requirements:


Very strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills are required.  The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to positively interact with coworkers and the public.  Excellent communication, leadership, project management and organizational skills are a must. 


 


The position requires a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution and possession of a valid license as a Professional Librarian in the State of NJ, issued by the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Thomas Edison State College. A minimum of two years of experience as a professional librarian is required.  Supervisory experience is preferred.


 


The successful candidate will:


    
	
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    Be responsible Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library building operations and designated budget appropriations.
    
	
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    Train and supervise branch staff, manage staff schedules, conduct annual performance reviews, and prepare monthly narrative and statistical reports.
    
	
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    Oversee branch collection development and budget for the adult, juvenile and young adult fiction and nonfiction collections in all formats. Select branch library material to meet the diverse needs of the community and to keep the collection current.  Supervise library material selection done by other branch staff. 
    
	
    • 
	
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    Develop and implement a variety of innovative, regularly scheduled, and special event branch programming.  Include adult, youth and pre-school programming to meet the needs of the community. Schedule library sponsored programs (book discussion groups, etc.)  
    
	
    • 
	
  • 
		
    Provide outreach to local schools and develop partnerships with the educational community.
    
	
    • 
	
  • 
		
    Speak to community groups or organizations to expand community awareness of branch services and to provide enhanced program opportunities.
    
	
    • 
	
  • 
		
    Serve on GCLS committees and committees of library-and community-related organizations whose efforts align with the GCLS’s mission.
    
	
    • 
	
  • 
		
    Serve as a member of the GCLS Management Team and the GCLS Disaster Response Team.
    
	
    • 
	
  • 
		
    Provide professional reference, reader’s advisory and technology assistance to the public.  Respond to the needs of patrons of all ages in an efficient, thorough and welcoming manner.
    
	
    • 
	
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    Expand professional knowledge by participation in regional, statewide and/or national library organizations/associations.
    
	
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    Embrace new and emerging technology through exploration and self-directed learning.
    
	
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Experience with SirsiDynix ILS, Envisionware PC Reservation system, Evanced calendar/meeting room reservation/summer reading software, 3M self-check system, Google Apps and Microsoft Office Suite is desirable. 


 


The successful candidate will have the ability to accurately perform a considerable volume of duties, and to handle multiple activities and a variety of assignments.  The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to creatively resolve issues when necessary.


 


Job duties require the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and sufficient visual discrimination to be able to read spine labels.  The position may require travel between GCLS Branch libraries.  A valid NJ Driver’s License is required. 


 


Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment physical and a criminal background check.


 


The position requires residency in the State of New Jersey.  If the successful applicant is not a New Jersey resident, he or she must become a bona fide New Jersey resident within one year.


 


The NJ Civil Service job description for Librarian 3 is available at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02820.htm. This is a competitive title.


 


Job Application Deadline:  December 29, 2023


 


To Apply:


 


Send cover letter and resume with contact information for three professional references to Carolyn S. Oldt, Director, Gloucester County Library System, 389 Wolfert Station Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ  08062 or email to coldt@gcls.org.


 


The Gloucester County Library System is an equal opportunity employer.



	 




Job Description:  Library Assistant Part-Time (3 positions available)


Location:  (3) GCLS Mullica Hill & (1) GCLS Glassboro


                   Part Time – up to 25 Hours per Week


Hourly Rate $15.91


To apply: Complete the attached application and submit it to Gloucester County Human Resources via email hrdept@co.gloucester.nj.us OR mail to PO Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096. ALL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED BY APPLICANT in order to be processed.


Part-time Library Assistant position requires the person to work at a Public Service Desk at the GCLS Mullica Hill Headquarters Library, 389 Wolfert Station Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ.


The part-time Library Assistant position requires the person to work at a Public Service Desk at the GCLS Glassboro Library 2 Center Street, Glassboro NJ 08028.


Hours may include daytime hours, up to two (2) nights per week, and every other weekend.


Very strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills are required.  The successful candidate must be a team player who is able to positively interact with coworkers and the public, including adults, children and their caregivers, and teens.


Excellent computer skills are required, including:


    
	
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		strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel and the ability to assist library customers using these programs
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		the ability to retrieve and send email; the ability to assist library customers in setting up email accounts
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		the ability to learn all features of a sophisticated VoIP phone system , including the ability to send and retrieve voice mail, to transfer calls, and to place and return to callers on hold.
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		the ability to create and  access shared files using Google Drive
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		an understanding of personal electronic devices, including mobile phones, iPads/tablets and eReaders, and the ability to assist library customers with downloading library eContent
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		the ability to learn the library’s proprietary circulation and catalog software
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		the ability to learn, use and assist customers with other library technology such as public area copiers/printers, public fax machine, self-checkout kiosks
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		the ability to learn how to use the library’s electronic resources, including reference databases, downloadable eContent, online events calendar
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		the willingness to embrace new and emerging technology through exploration and self-directed learning
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The successful candidate must have the ability to accurately perform a considerable volume of general library clerk duties, and to handle multiple activities and a variety of assignments while assisting the public in the use of library resources.


Job duties require the ability to retrieve library materials from both low and high-level shelving, standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling fully loaded book trucks, and sufficient visual discrimination to be able to read spine labels.  The successful candidate must have the stamina required to meet the physical demands of the job.  Upon completion of training, the successful candidate may be required to provide public desk coverage at other GCLS branch locations as needed.


The Civil Service job description for Library Assistant is available at http://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07467.htm.   This is a non-competitive title.