Library Director examination
Library Director open competitive examination (M1263H) for East Orange. Open to residents of Essex County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Morris County, Passaic County, Union County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
East Orange · Symbol M1263H
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 Essex County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Morris County, Passaic County, Union County.
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| Symbol | M1263H |
|---|---|
| Title | Library Director |
| Employer | East Orange |
| Department | Library |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Essex County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Morris County, Passaic County, Union County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | LIBRARY DIRECTOR (02283) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
East Orange 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 LIBRARY DIRECTOR:
Under direction, manages and directs the operations of a free public library; does other related work.
Examples of work it lists:
- Manages and directs the operations of a free public Library.
- Oversees library program planning and directing.
- Oversees continuous integration of library programs and departments.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the library's collection.
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, 5 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 LIBRARY DIRECTOR:
A Master's degree in Library or Information Science 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 College. Five (5) years of library experience including work in the service, circulation, and reference areas, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. 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. N.J.S.A.
License: Appointees may be required to possess a valid license as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State College
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 East Orange appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
Library Director examinations elsewhere
- Library Director, Bridgeton (M1334H), closes November 23, 2026
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