Technical Services & Reference Librarian, Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover, MA
Posted May 6, 2016
Essential Functions
Duties are divided between two functional areas in the Stevens Memorial Library: Technical Services and Reference Service. Technical Services duties: perform goods receipts process for library materials and associated billing insure accurate and timely payment of library accounts, including communication with vendors, Library accounting and Evergreen Integrated Library System (Evergreen ILS) Acquisitions software module; perform routine cataloging of print and non-print materials, including data entry in the Evergreen ILS and associated physical processing of materials. Reference Service: provide information and reference, readers’ advisory, etc. to patrons. Instruct and promote the use of the Library’s electronic resources (e-book, e-encyclopedia, e-music, etc.). Actively participate in staff development and training opportunities when appropriate. Keeps current on trends in the library field, attends workshops, and reviews professional journals. The percentage of time for the duties is approximately 75% of time is spent on Cataloging and approximately 25% of the time is on the Reference Desk.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an American Library Association accredited Library School or MLS / MLIS in progress with cataloging and reference coursework completed.
Experience:
Knowledge of basic library cataloging principles and procedures, Dewey Decimal System, subject assignment, MARC record format and computerized data entry. 1 year cataloging experience in an automated library system in a public library setting, Evergreen ILS preferred. Demonstrate proficiency in current and emerging trends in library technologies (equipment and their applications).
Additional skills:
Ability to initiate, organize, and self-direct work responsibilities under minimum supervision. Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships in a team environment, including limited supervision of staff and / or volunteers. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Embraces opportunities to learn in a changing environment.
Physical Requirements:
Performs duties under typical library conditions. Position requires frequent physical effort, such as carrying books (up to 20-30 lbs), pushing book carts (up to 150 lbs), bending, stretching, grasping, etc. to retrieve library materials.
Able to view computer screens for extended time periods and able to operate computers, telephones, photocopiers, printers and other office-type equipment.
Compensation:
Rate: Librarian I (S-11) $20.43 – $24.47 in 8 steps; coursework in an MLS degree program
Librarian I (S-12) $21.24 – $25.43 in 8 steps; MLS degree
Position is subject to the terms and conditions of the Town of North Andover’s AFSCME – Professional Librarians collective bargaining agreement: (http://www.townofnorthandover.com/Pages/NAndoverMA_WebDocs/lm1316.pdf)
Schedule: 18 hours per week including 1 evening and a regular weekend (Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 2 pm – 5 pm) in rotation from Labor Day through Memorial Day.
Deadline: Anyone interested in the above position must email a cover letter and resume to:
Kathleen Keenan, Director
[email protected]
Position is open until filled.
The Town of North Andover is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer