Full Time Community Outreach Librarian

Full Time Community Outreach Librarian

Livingston Public Library: Community. Compassion. Connection. Creativity.

Position Summary:
The Livingston Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join
our team in a new position as a full-time Community Outreach Librarian. The successful
candidate will be a part of our Technology & Community Outreach department and focus on
connecting our diverse population of 31,000+ residents to library services. Outreach focus
will include the following objectives: developing partnerships and volunteering
opportunities for special needs adults, hosting programs for the small business community,
assisting the Friends of the Livingston Public Library on future fundraising campaigns and
supporting our current English Language Learners (ELL) program.
This is a full-time position and includes one night a week and a rotating weekend. Position
reports to the Head of Technology and Community Engagement.

About this role:
● Builds partnerships with local schools and community organizations to create a
library workforce program of volunteers for emerging adults with special needs
● Creates and hosts programs for the Livingston small businesses community and
entrepreneurs
● Collaborates with the Friends of the Livingston Public Library on fundraising
opportunities
● Supports the ELL coordinator and expands upon our current English Language
Learner (ELL) services
● Creates, publicizes, and markets library programs and services through social media,
press releases, and other forms of outreach

Essential Duties:
● Responsibilities will include a full range of duties in the Technology & Community
Engagement department, as well as other service desks when needed, with a focus
on reference services and community outreach
● Creates services and programs to expand the Library’s outreach opportunities
● Researches technologies that could support community engagement and outreach
● Familiarity with collection development best practices and maintains language
learning and small business topics in the collection, print and online
● Knowledge of library resources, Canva, Office/Google Suite applications, library apps
and Zoom. Experience incorporating current and emerging technology into the
classroom environment
● Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
● Willingness and ability to work as a “team player” within the department and wider
organization
● Outreach experience encouraged.. Previous library experience is a plus
● Reports to the Head of the Technology and Community Engagement department
● Participates in professional organizations, attends professional workshops, and other
duties as needed and assigned
● Must be able to lift and/or push 25 to 40lbs

Education and Special Requirements:
● A Masters of Library Science from an ALA-accredited university with a NJ Librarian
certificate.
● Currently enrolled students in a Library or Information Science program at an
ALA-accredited university will be considered at an adjusted salary rate. A NJ
librarian will be required at the completion of an MLS degree.

Starting salary for a degreed candidate is $62,000. Position includes medical, dental, and a
generous leave package.

To Apply:
If you are interested in joining the Livingston Public Library team and meet the job
requirements described above, please email your cover letter and resume to
[email protected] . Only candidates of interest will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon
completion of a background check.