Reference/Community Services Librarian
Billerica, MA, United States
Reference/Community Services Librarian, Billerica Public Library (Billerica) The Town of Billerica seeks a friendly, dependable, independent, and detail-oriented candidate to join our team and connect the library with the community as our new Reference/Community Services Librarian.
Duties:
- Facilitates access to library materials in all available formats and provides expert guidance to patrons of all ages requesting information or on-the-spot assistance with technology
- Proposes, plans, and oversees the library’s community outreach programs, including developing programming for underserved populations within the community
- Collaborates and partners with community groups/organizations in Billerica to fully integrate the library into the community
- Delivers programming to the Council on Aging and off-site residential locations, including the Billerica Housing Authority and assisted living facilities in town
- Represents the library at community events and gatherings
- Promotes library programs, services, and resources to the community
- Distributes print marketing materials to various locations in town
- In collaboration with the Council on Aging, manages and oversees Senior Tax Volunteers working in the library
- Selects library materials for purchase in assigned areas
- Attends workshops, trainings, and conferences, and participates in professional development activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Schedule:
37.5-hour work week includes one evening, every other Saturday and one Sunday per month
Qualifications A master’s degree in library science in a program accredited by the American Library Association. Minimum of one to two years’ experience in library work preferred.
Strong public service commitment along with a high degree of initiative, independence and excellent interpersonal skills; ability to exercise judgment in dealing effectively with diverse constituencies in a responsive manner; ability to set priorities and manage time effectively; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively; positive attitude a must.
Full/Part Time Full Time
Education MLS/Masters
Salary Range $1,003.75- $1,371.20 /week Back to Job Listings Reference/Community Services Librarian, Billerica Public Library (Billerica) The Town of Billerica seeks a friendly, dependable, independent, and detail-oriented candidate to join our team and connect the library with the community as our new Reference/Community Services Librarian.
Duties:
- Facilitates access to library materials in all available formats and provides expert guidance to patrons of all ages requesting information or on-the-spot assistance with technology
- Proposes, plans, and oversees the library’s community outreach programs, including developing programming for underserved populations within the community
- Collaborates and partners with community groups/organizations in Billerica to fully integrate the library into the community
- Delivers programming to the Council on Aging and off-site residential locations, including the Billerica Housing Authority and assisted living facilities in town
- Represents the library at community events and gatherings
- Promotes library programs, services, and resources to the community
- Distributes print marketing materials to various locations in town
- In collaboration with the Council on Aging, manages and oversees Senior Tax Volunteers working in the library
- Selects library materials for purchase in assigned areas
- Attends workshops, trainings, and conferences, and participates in professional development activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Schedule:
37.5-hour work week includes one evening, every other Saturday and one Sunday per month
Qualifications A master’s degree in library science in a program accredited by the American Library Association. Minimum of one to two years’ experience in library work preferred.
Strong public service commitment along with a high degree of initiative, independence and excellent interpersonal skills; ability to exercise judgment in dealing effectively with diverse constituencies in a responsive manner; ability to set priorities and manage time effectively; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively; positive attitude a must.
Full/Part Time Full Time
Education MLS/Masters
Salary Range $1,003.75- $1,371.20 /week Salary Notes In 9 steps with full benefits package, including participation in the retirement system.
Closing Date Open until filled
How to Apply Apply to:
Joe St. Germain, Library Director
Billerica Public Library
15 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821
[email protected]
Please include cover letter, resume and three references (PDF format preferred if submitting electronically).
Posted 2024-03-20 | Quick link to this job
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