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SCLSNJ.org - Branch Services Supervisor ( Librarian II) - Somerville, NJ

Branch Services Supervisor (Librarian II) (Job 2025-28)

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and monitoring the delivery of services to the local community related to the youth services and circulation departments; including advanced reference and reader’s advisory services, circulation and patron services, and patron account maintenance; planning, promoting and implementing library programs that encourage library usage and supports the goals of the SCLSNJ Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; managing branch materials in an assigned subject area(s) according to the SCLSNJ Collection Management Plan; performing outreach services; performing other work-related responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science; three years experience as a professional librarian, coursework and/or training in adult, youth, or teen services and print and electronic resources or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; demonstrated leadership experience through work or volunteer activities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training or meetings at other branches or off-site locations as required.

Spanish proficiency is a valuable asset.

Physical Demands:

Ability to operate a computer and keyboard, projectors, printers, and other office equipment; reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English or other languages as required by the position; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position in areas of the building that are only accessible by using stairs; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lift and carry items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

Schedule:

Since the library is open on days and evenings, the schedule may vary including Saturday rotation and occasional holidays; the schedule is subject to change with notice.

Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.

How to apply: submit a Cover letter, Resume, NJ Librarian’s Certificate, and the SCLSNJ application found on our website.

Email:jobs@sclibnj.org . Include Job ID 2025-28 on all submitted materials - closes 10/08/2025

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

$66,045

37.5 hours per week

Paid Time Off

NJ Public Employee RetirementSystem (PERS)