Piscataway Public Library
Supervising Librarian - Adult/Young Adult Department

Piscataway Library is seeking a leader with good communication skills, innovative thinking, and knowledge of new technologies for the Adult/Young Adult Services Department.  The successful candidate will provide excellent service to a culturally diverse community of 52,000 with a main library and branch.

Responsibilities include:  Leading and developing a staff of 3 full time and 2 part time librarians.  Supervises collection development, reference and readers advisory, programming for adults and young adults. Responsible for budget development and monitoring, performance evaluations and training, and scheduling.  Serves as a key member of the Strategic Planning Team to develop library-wide goals and objectives.  Active participation in professional organizations and committees.

Requirements:

• ALA accredited MLS plus NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate
• Minimum of four years of post MLS experience
• Knowledge of current library and information technology
• Physical capacity of handling active, ambulatory reference work and traveling to meetings
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously with the public and staff both in person and on the telephone

Hours: 35 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours

Base Salary:  from $62,466.47 commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits

Apply to: 

Anne Roman, Director of Library Services
Piscataway Public Library
500 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Fax: 732-463-1007   
email: aroman@lmxac.org

Posting Date: April 11, 2008

Piscataway Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer