Reference Librarian (part time), Newton Free Library, Newton, MA

Posted October 1, 2014

Salary Range: $23.43/hour; Sunday time and a half

The Newton Free Library is the busiest single library location in Massachusetts and delivers a wide array of services and programming to the Newton Community. The Reference Department is seeking a customer service oriented team member to assist patrons with their varied information needs.

Answers reference questions in person, on the telephone, via email, text reference and real time. Enthusiastically instructs patrons in the use of all library resources and provides readers advisory service. Participates in department activities including class instruction and programming, keeps current with developing technology and Web 2.0 tools as they relate to reference and public service, updates and contributes to blogs and LibGuides, works on projects and other duties as assigned.

Hours: On-call weekday/evening and weekend hours

Qualifications: M.L.S. from an accredited library school, proficiency in automated systems, database and Internet searching and MS Office products. Familiar with HTML and blogs, LibGuides, Web 2.0 tools and developing technology. Strong customer service skills; reference experience; demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team setting, work positively with a diverse constituency and willingness to work on-call hours.

Individuals interested in the above position should submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to [email protected]. Please put the job title in the subject line. City of Newton application may be found in the Human Resources section of the City web site.

The City of Newton is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.