Librarian 2 examination
Librarian 2 open competitive examination (C1304H) for Camden County. Open to residents of Camden County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Gloucester County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Camden County · Symbol C1304H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Camden County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Gloucester County.
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| Symbol | C1304H |
|---|---|
| Title | Librarian 2 |
| Employer | Camden County |
| Department | Library |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Camden County, Atlantic County, Burlington County, Gloucester County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | LIBRARIAN 2 (10924) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Camden County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for LIBRARIAN 2:
Under supervision, provides a variety of library services in one or more functional areas of the library requiring substantial professional knowledge of and experience with librarianship theories, principles, and practices; may take the lead and coordinate work assignments of Librarians 1, and/or paraprofessional/ technical staff; performs related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Assists patrons in finding desired information or resources and furnishes information on library activities, facilities, and services.
- May take the lead over Librarians 1 and/or paraprofessional/technical staff, coordinate assignments, and provide instructions for their completion.
- May be required to perform work in one or more of the following specialized areas: Children's Services, Technical Services, and/or Reference Services.
- Provides research services, answering reference questions of varying difficulty and explaining the use and availability of reference sources in all appropriate formats.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title asks for a master's degree, 1 year of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for LIBRARIAN 2:
A Master's degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University. One (1) year of librarian experience. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Appointees may be required to possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Camden County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
Other examinations open at Camden County
- Assistant Supervisor Building Service, Camden County (C1272H), closes November 23, 2026
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