Assistant Head of Reference & Information Services, Peabody Institute Library, Danvers, MA
Posted February 12, 2016
ASSISTANT HEAD OF REFERENCE & INFORMATION SERVICES
The Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, MA, is looking for a new Assistant Head of Reference & Information Services. The Library, which serves an active and engaged community, requires a dynamic forward-thinking individual who is comfortable as a team player and is ready to provide enthusiastic, direct service to patrons. The successful candidate will possess good administrative abilities and be an effective supervisor.
The new Assistant Head of Reference & Information Services will demonstrate a capacity to respond to the information needs of a wide range of library users who vary from more traditional patrons to the electronically fluent. We are seeking someone who is very comfortable with computer technology; trains staff and patrons in using Library computer resources; and can act as principal assistant to the Head of Reference & Information Services. This position is an exciting opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of the Library as it embraces the twenty-first century.
Included in the specific duties of this position are:
- Performs circulation transactions to include checking materials in/out, placing and delivering patron holds, renewing loans, advising patrons as to the status of their account, registering new patrons, performing catalog searches, receiving/processing materials, and acting as reader’s advisor.
- Provides reference/information services to patrons including participation in instructional programs.
- Management of out-of-network interlibrary loan.
- Participation in nonfiction collection management including development and weeding.
- Assists the department head in the management of reference-related electronic resources.
- Assists the Department Head in the management of the Library’s Website and social media presence.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The position requires one evening per week and some weekend shifts.
This position is subject to a 90-day probationary period.
A bachelor’s degree plus at least three years of library experience is the minimum requirement to qualify for this position; master’s degree in library/information science preferred. The annual salary range is $43,047 to $54,882 in seven steps.
Please send your cover letter and resume by February 29, 2016, to Jim Riordan at the Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923, or email them to: [email protected].