Librarian 3 examination
Librarian 3 open competitive examination (C1309H) for Sussex County. Open to residents of Sussex County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Sussex County · Symbol C1309H
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 Sussex County.
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| Symbol | C1309H |
|---|---|
| Title | Librarian 3 |
| Employer | Sussex County |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Sussex County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | LIBRARIAN 3 (02820) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Sussex 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 3:
Under limited 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 supervise library staff, services, programs, and operations; or, in some jurisdictions, may supervise the staff and operations of a branch within a library system; performs related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Assists and/or instructs patrons in finding the desired information or resources, including use of computers.
- Provides designated staff with appropriate assignments and instructions for their completion; may supervise the staff, services, and work operations of a unit, section, or department within a library.
- In some jurisdictions, may supervise the staff and operations of a branch within a library system.
- May be required to perform work in and/or supervise the work of one or more of the following specialized areas: Children's Services, Technical Services, and/or Reference Services.
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, 2 years 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 3:
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. Two (2) years 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 Sussex County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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