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Reference/Young Adult Librarian (Part-time), Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA

Posted December 17, 2014

Title: Reference/Young Adult Librarian (Part-Time)

Salary: $21.49 per hour (no benefits)

Hours: Monday, 8:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, September to May, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., one per month
Saturday, June to August, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., two per month

The Needham Free Public Library is seeking an experienced reference librarian to fill the position of Part-Time Reference Librarian.  Under the general supervision of the Reference Supervisor, the ideal candidate will perform a variety of activities, as an information resource to the community.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Advising and assisting individuals or groups in selecting, locating, and utilizing resource materials
  • Providing answers to patrons’ questions, both ready reference or in greater bibliographic depth
  • Taking responsibility for the Young Adult Fiction Collection, including selecting, weeding, and promoting.  Work with schools to facilitate access to summer reading titles.
  • Assisting the Reference Supervisor in coordinating and implementing activities to ensure effective and efficient research, information, and reader’s advisory service
  • Answering inquiries regarding library procedures, functions, upcoming events, and services
  • Learning searching and policies for local, statewide, and national databases used in interlibrary loan requests
  • Instructing the public on the search methodologies used in the online databases accessible from within the library and from home
  • Instructing the public in the use of microfilm reader/printer machines and other reference area devices
  • Having a working knowledge of and be able to troubleshoot the reference and public computers and printers
  • Assuming responsibility for the reference area in the absence of the full-time reference librarians

Required:  Position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science, plus one year of professional experience.  May consider MLS candidates.

Please send letter of application and resume by January 2, 2015 to:

[email protected] or:

Dana Mastroianni, Assistant Director
Needham Free Public Library
1139 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492

The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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