Community Services Librarian, Belmont Public Library, Belmont, MA
Posted December 4, 2015
The Belmont Public Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic reference librarian to strengthen relationships with library patrons, civic organizations, local businesses, and the Belmont community at large. This individual will represent the library to various organizations and groups and find opportunities for the library to participate in Town events and activities. The position also will oversee volunteers and plan and coordinate public programs designed to engage community members with the library, with responsibility for publicizing these programs using social media, the library website, flyers, press releases, and other online and print resources.
As a member of the Library’s busy reference department, the community services librarian also will assist patrons in the use of the online catalog, databases, the Internet, OverDrive, Kindles, and other personal devices. Other responsibilities include readers’ advisory; collection development; troubleshooting computers, printers, and other equipment; and patron instruction one-on-one and in groups. Must be committed to providing a high level of public service to patrons.
Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with two years of reference and public library experience or equivalent. Knowledge of principles and practices of library work and use of resources and information technology required. Experience with social media and web content, as well as excellent written and communication skills, highly desired. Experience with Adobe illustrator or similar software and sound systems/recording technology preferred. Experience with Innovative preferred.
This position is full time, 35 hours per week, with a starting hourly rate of $28.0805, including benefits.
Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter, 3 References, and a Town of Belmont Employment Application found at http://www.belmont-ma.gov/
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