Adult Services Librarian, East Longmeadow Public Library, East Longmeadow MA

Posted May 27, 2014

Duties/Description: The East Longmeadow Public Library seeks a permanent full-time (37.5 hr/week) Adult Services Librarian to provide direct reference service and readers’ advisory service to adults and teens in our busy Information Services department. Other major duties include: adult reference collection development; developing, publicizing and implementing quality programs for adults (including a monthly adult book discussion group), and training adults and teens in the use of the library’s online catalog, databases, e-readers and other mobile devices used to access library items. This is a Town Employees Union position.

Qualifications: B.A./B.S. degree in a related field, along with 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Reference Services in a public library. An M.S. in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited institution, along with demonstrated relevant experience, is preferred; must possess excellent inter-personal skills, as well as a
strong commitment to excellent customer service, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
An understanding of current library practices and organization as they apply to Reference Services in a public library setting, good verbal and written communications skills, and a willingness to embrace new technology is essential. Experience with C/W Mars automated library software (e.g. Evergreen) or another current library software application is highly desirable.

Salary: $19.62 – $25.52/hr (as of July 1, 2014) with full town benefits

Closing Date: June 17, 2014

Send: Send letter of interest, resume & 3 professional references to: Susan M. Peterson, Library Director, East Longmeadow Public Library, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA 01028.
AA/EOE