Reference Librarian (Part-Time), Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA
Posted December 12, 2015
Title: Reference Librarian (Part-Time)
Salary: $22.44 per hour (no benefits)
Hours: Part-Time, includes weekends
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
- 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
- Working on building library databases with town information
- 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 December 26, 2015 to [email protected] (No phone calls please)
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