Job Description
Job Announcement Position Information
Position Title Librarian (4 Positions)
Campus All
Department Libraries
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular
General Description The Part-time Librarian fosters a supportive and informative learning space for students, faculty, and staff at UCNJ . The Part-time Librarian provides essential reference and research assistance and helps students use the information resources available at the College. Additionally, the Part-time Librarian contributes to library programming and projects.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities • Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assists faculty, staff, and students with locating and retrieving information through the use of library databases and resources.
• Develops information literacy within the UCNJ community through guidance on effective and ethical use of online and AI tools.
• Collaborates with Librarians and other faculty to provide in-class Library Instruction.
• Maintains statistics of library services rendered while on duty.
• Assists with special projects and programs, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Libraries or designee.
Education Requirements • American Library Association accredited MLS degree required.
Experience • Academic Library experience strongly preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong reference experience.
• Strong Library instruction and/or teaching experience.
• Curiosity
• Quick study
• Knowledge of electronic outreach for libraries.
• Commitment to a culturally diverse perspective.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications in library and office environment.
• Experience with Windows applications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.
Salary $32.00 per hour
Additional Information UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment Part-time hours not to exceed 25 hours per week. Must be able to work at any of all three campus libraries. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 10/03/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled No
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- * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
- * Effective September 1, 2011, the "New Jersey First Act" contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?
Optional & Required Documents Required Documents - Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
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