Library Assistant-Reference and Information Services, Haverhill Public Library/ Haverhill MA
Posted February 18, 2016
Duties/ Description:
Join our talented and dynamic Reference Department! You will perform all duties related to providing excellent information and reference service to library patrons.
- Assists patrons in the use of the library, including but not limited to, reference questions, reader’s advisory, and use of equipment and materials
- Instructs patrons in use of all library electronic resources, including the Internet, library databases, and online catalog
- Helps maintain, organize, and present all nonfiction, periodical, and audio-visual materials in the adult collection, subject to approval by the Reference and Information Services Department Head
- Will help to serve in the Special Collections room when necessary
Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate is:
- enthusiastic, creative, energetic
- full of new ideas and suggestions
- flexible, reliable, hard working
- capable of working independently and as part of a team
- someone with a good sense of humor who can roll with the punches
- someone capable of thinking on their feet and handling almost anything
- someone who can handle, and learn from, failure
- BA/BS in relevant field is required
- Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA-accredited institution is strongly preferred, will consider current enrollment in MLS program
- Demonstrated facility and experience with the Internet, electronic databases, Microsoft Office products, and integrated library systems
- Demonstrated facility and/or experience working with the public in a diverse urban environment
Salary: $33,572.45-40,042.82 (Steps on City Pay Scale)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled, Priority Given to Applications Received by Friday March 11
Please send resume and letter of interest to:
Sarah Moser, Director
Haverhill Public Library
99 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
[email protected]
Email submissions are strongly preferred, please do not call in regards to this job.