COORDINATOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY PROGRAM
Coordinator Community Library Program sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
The requirements come down to a master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, has charge of the planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of library services for the underserved and/or minority residents in the library community; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Compiles and reports relevant socio-economic and other descriptive data necessary for the development of library outreach services.
- Suggests, plans, implements and evaluates experimental nontraditional services such as mobile audio visual programs, story hours, exhibits and information technology.
- Adapts traditional library service programs in order to meet the needs of the senior citizens, foreign born and other previously underserved groups.
- Writes and coordinates publicity and public information about new and updated programs.
- Writes and receives correspondence related to program activities.
- Encourages citizen participation in library activities by establishing cooperative relationships and personal contacts with individuals, organizations and community agencies.
- Coordinates mobile unit schedules and related program activities in the community.
- Aids in the selection of materials to be used in the program.
- Plans and conducts staff meetings.
- Organizes work; develops and oversees effective work procedures.
- Prepares and submits reports of progress and disbursement of funds allocated to such programs.
- Supervises the maintenance of records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Possession of a Master's degree in library science, education or social work.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in providing direct educational services to economically disadvantaged residents.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of community organizational services for the disadvantaged and minority groups.
- Knowledge of innovative educational techniques, methods and protocols.
- Knowledge of the interests, customs and culture of minority groups.
- Knowledge of library functions, services and standards.
- Ability to recommend, plan, implement and evaluate service programs suitable to disadvantaged persons.
- Ability to achieve rapport with all types of disadvantaged, including minority groups, the aged, and foreign-born.
- Ability to comprehend established library routine and rules and regulations.
- Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound and accurate reports.
- Ability to maintain relationships with staff and community people.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
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.