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On-Call Reference Librarian, Springfield City Library, Springfield MA

The Springfield City Library is seeking library professionals to work as substitute (on-call) reference librarians.  People may be assigned to the Central Library or any branch library throughout the city.  This is a unique opportunity for library professionals looking to supplement their income and gain experience with a large, progressive organization. Springfield is a library system on the rise, and we invite you to be part of this resurgence.  We are looking especially for candidates who have some flexibility in their schedules; Saturday work is also a possibility.  This might a good opportunity for recent MLS graduates looking for professional library experience or for retired librarians wanting to keep working, but on a more limited basis. 

 

Qualifications:  ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science.  Desired – 2 years’ experience in libraries, including reference assistance, use of online library
catalogs and databases.

 

Salary:  $20.34 per hour. No benefits.

 

All applications for employment MUST be completed online through the City of Springfield’s website:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/springfieldma/default.cfm.  This position appears as “Reference Librarian – Substitute.”