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Information Resources Librarian 1 - Burlington County Library System

JOB POSTING #05-25

Title : Librarian 1, Information Resources Salary : $58,492

Location : Burlington County Library, Westampton Open : 12 / 20 / 2025

ABOUT BCLS

The Burlington County Library System (BCLS) consists of 15 locations and both a Mobile Library and a Mobile Learning Lab that travel to dozens of community touchpoints throughout the largest county in the state. We are an organization committed to staff growth and continuing education to help our team keep up with the ever-changing library field. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) committee works continually toward inclusion goals and new and evolving work group projects ensure there are system-wide opportunities for employees to tackle large initiatives.

DESCRIPTION

The Burlington County Library System seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic librarian to join its Adult Services team to provide assistance, connect library users to resources and information, as well as host programs and learning and training opportunities for library customers. The Information Resources Librarian will be responsible for ensuring the community is aware of and connecting to our broad range of online and print resources in order to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. Some examples of duties include :

• Provide outstanding customer service, reference, and readers’ advisory; demonstrate knowledge of print and online resources.
• Promote and demystify library databases, online learning tools and platforms as well as general informational and research resources.
• Design and implement creative programming and online guides to connect the community to information resources.
• Prepare curated reading lists, relevant subject bibliographies, and / or merchandising displays to promote on-site and online engagement with the library’s collection.
• Assist with collection maintenance tasks, including evaluating materials and collection development.
• Assist with special projects that support the library’s mission.
• Participate in professional conferences, seminars, and committees; read professional literature; attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

A master's degree in library or information science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College. Obtain a valid NJ license as a Professional Librarian within six (6) months of appointment.

SCHEDULE

Full time, 37.5 hours; evenings and weekends. Flexibility a must for outreach events. Four Sundays a year.

WE OFFER

Medical, dental, prescription coverage, eyeglass plan, retirement program, group life insurance, deferred compensation, credit union, paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

TO APPLY : Submit resume and cover letter as PDF attachments to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us by 01 / 10 / 2025 . Include #05-25 in the subject line.

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