Audio-Visual Department Head (part-time), Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA
Posted April 8, 2015
Work in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent audio-visual collection of over 35,000 items.
Qualifications include: Master’s Degree in Library Science; five years of public library experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role; active interest in the evolving realm of audio-visual content and delivery; ability to perform under pressure; strong computer skills; excellent management, communication, and organizational abilities; ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public in a tactful and courteous manner. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening, a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a background check. Full description available at Personnel Department.
Duties include: Overseeing all aspects of the Audio-Visual Department including analytic collection development, acquisition and planning; staff and volunteer training, supervising and evaluating; AV reference service provision; statistical and budget report production; collaborating with other library departments.
Preferred: Strong interest in film and music; fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Portuguese; facility with social media, familiarity with III Sierra software; facility with basic print or web design; experience with marketing and outreach.
19 hours per week including a minimum of one evening per week and a minimum of one Saturday and one Sunday per month, including July & August.
Starting salary: $33,357, pro-rated paid time off
No health or retirement benefits.
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2015
Qualified candidates should submit
- Completed City of Waltham employment application
- Resume
- Letter of interest and
- Three letters of professional reference
To:
Mary Gullotti
Personnel Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
[email protected] / 781-314-3356