Part-time Reference Librarian/Graduate Librarian 2, Worcester Public Library, Worcester, MA

Posted April 21, 2015

Salary: $21,912.80- $31,886.40 annually; $21.07 – $30.66 hourly

A beginning professional position under the general direction of the Public Services Coordinator. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of adult services in a busy department, including providing customer assistance at various service points. This position participates in development of adult collections, programming and outreach activities, and information literacy instruction.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides excellent professional reference and readers’ advisory services to the public in person and online.
• Builds, manages and promotes quality collections in all formats in assigned subject areas.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategic partnerships with community groups, government agencies, and other appropriate organizations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of library resources and an awareness of new resources and technologies and effectively uses and teaches the library’s resources.
• Interprets library services and policies to customers in a clear and courteous manner.
• Develops, publicizes, implements and evaluates adult programming, classes and outreach services, including reading discussion group, library and technology literacy.
• Makes connections, reaches out and represents the library to the community.
• Collaborates with a team of professional and paralibrarian staff and with other city agencies.
• Contributes to creating an environment orientated to trust, open communication, creative thinking & cohesive team effort.
• Actively participates in staff development and training opportunities.
• Participates in community outreach project and keeps informed of community needs.
• Works at various locations, including mobile library services.
• May schedule, supervise and evaluate pages, interns and volunteers.
• Performs other tasks, as assigned, consistent with the functions of the work unit and level of responsibility.

Minimum Job Qualification Standards for Performing Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrated proficiency in current and emerging technologies and their applications.
• Commitment to excellent customer service to a diverse community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of search skills using paper and electronic resources.
• Embrace opportunities to learn in a changing environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in current and emerging technologies and their applications.
• Ability to create positive working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to initiate, organize, and self-direct work responsibility under moderate supervision.
• Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships with all staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to push book carts and bins loaded with library materials.
• Ability to stand and or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to perform bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and twisting.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to reach and retrieve library materials at high and low shelf heights.
• Ability to move or lift 50 lbs. or less.
• Knowledge of the principles and correct usage of the English language including grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patron information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: MLS from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Experience: Relevant experience will be considered.

Schedule: Includes evening and weekend assignments and working at other locations.

License: Ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner. A valid driver’s license is required.

CORI: Must pass a Criminal Background check.

Other: Ability to work with the public for periods of a minimum of two hours at a time while maintaining good communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

Language: Second language

Other: Knowledge in any of the following subject areas: marketing, business, health, journalism, social service, and web technology

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before Friday, May 1, 2015, to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608.

EOE/ AA employer.

Preference is given to Worcester Residents.

The information in this summary indicates the general nature and level of work performed within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship” as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.