Staff Librarian, Adult Services, Seekonk Public Library, Seekonk MA

Posted April 1, 2014

Department: Seekonk Public Library, Town of Seekonk

Job Title: Staff Librarian, Adult Services

Duties/Description:  Staff Librarians provide professional services and other forms of assistance directly to library users. Duties include professional services in the areas of reference, collection development, programming, instruction, technology support, and other tasks needed to provide core library services for adults and young adults.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association, certification from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and a successful completion of a professionally supervised public library internship or an equivalent combination of at least one year of training or experience in a public library providing public service.

Other Skills and Abilities Required: Staff Librarians must have a strong commitment to public service, an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, work independently with minimal supervision, and possess an ability to assess and take appropriate actions. Candidates must have a broad and demonstrable knowledge of current and emergent technology including mobile devices, and possess a working knowledge of integrated library systems, preferably SirsiDynix. Experience with web content management with WordPress is preferable.

Salary: The starting rate is. This is a full time, non-exempt position covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Town 

Closing date:   Friday, April 18 at 12:00 (Noon)

Send: Please submit a resume with a letter stating your qualifications to Peter Fuller, c/o Office of Town Administrator, Town Hall, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771. No emails please.