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Interested in working for the Mercer County Library System? We accept resumes on an ongoing basis for professional librarians and individuals who are interested in clerical or page positions. Resumes may be submitted care of:

Ellen O'Shea Brown, Library Director,
Mercer County Library System
Lawrence HQ Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike 
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
email: director@mcl.org
fax: (609) 538-9238

Note: The County of Mercer adheres to a strict residency requirement.

We are seeking to fill the following vacancies:

West Windsor Branch

Full-time Youth Librarian (posted 11/05/09)

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Planning and conducting programs for all ages, from preschoolers to teens.
  • Being well versed in children’s literature, computer literate, and able to assist patrons using print and electronic resources.
  • Participating in community outreach, school partnerships, publicity, readers’ advisory and collection development.
  • Creating book displays and reading lists.
  • Assisting with summer reading program, scheduling performers, and seasonal events.

The schedule for this 35 hour position will include 3 to 4 Sundays per month (Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend); one evening per week and three daytime shifts. This is an AFSCME affiliated, civil service position that requires a MLS from an ALA accredited institution and a NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree, professional experience working with children, plus enrollment in a Masters in Library Science Degree program in an ALA recognized program may be considered.

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, a dedication to library service, commitment to quality innovative library programming, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, online catalogs, and database searching. We are seeking a candidate with enthusiasm and special sensitivity to customs and culture of diverse populations.

The salary range for the Librarian title is $34,529 to $61,599. If the candidate is in the process of obtaining an MLS, the salary range would be $32,093 to $40,423. The County of Mercer adheres to a strict residency requirement. Applicants not residing in Mercer County will not be considered at this time. For more information about the library system, please visit www.mcl.org. Interested candidates can email a letter of intention and resume to director@mcl.org; or mail to

Ellen Brown
Mercer County Library System
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

Faxes can also be sent to 609/538-1206. Please make a note of the specific position to which you are applying. The County of Mercer is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Full-time Youth Librarian (posted 11/05/09)

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Planning and conducting programs for all ages, from preschoolers to teens.
  • Being well versed in children’s literature, computer literate, and able to assist patrons using print and electronic resources.
  • Participating in community outreach, school partnerships, publicity, readers’ advisory and collection development.
  • Creating book displays and reading lists.
  • Assisting with summer reading program, scheduling performers, and seasonal events.

The schedule for this 35 hour position will include 3 to 4 Sundays per month (Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend); one evening per week and three daytime shifts. This is an AFSCME affiliated, civil service position that requires a MLS from an ALA accredited institution and a NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree, professional experience working with children, plus enrollment in a Masters in Library Science Degree program in an ALA recognized program may be considered.

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, a dedication to library service, commitment to quality innovative library programming, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, online catalogs, and database searching. We are seeking a candidate with enthusiasm and special sensitivity to customs and culture of diverse populations.

The salary range for the Librarian title is $34,529 to $61,599. If the candidate is in the process of obtaining an MLS, the salary range would be $32,093 to $40,423. The County of Mercer adheres to a strict residency requirement. Applicants not residing in Mercer County will not be considered at this time. For more information about the library system, please visit www.mcl.org. Interested candidates can email a letter of intention and resume to director@mcl.org; or mail to

Ellen Brown
Mercer County Library System
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.

Faxes can also be sent to 609/538-1206. Please make a note of the specific position to which you are applying. The County of Mercer is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Mercer County Library - Brian M. Hughes, County Executive

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