Library Generalist, Somerville Public Library, Somerville, MA

Reports to the Deputy Library Director.

Fills in at public service desks, including Circulation, Children’s Room, Youth Services, Reference Desk, etc. at Central library (and occasionally branch libraries), as needed. Works directly with the public. Assists patrons in using both print and electronic library resources in person, by email, telephone, etc. Periodically weeds designated areas of the collection as assigned by the head of the department. Works on readers’ advisory lists, displays, patron requests, and grants. Delivers books, DVD’s, books on CD, etc. to homebound patrons. Attends professional development workshops, conferences, and online webinars; and reads the professional literature to expand knowledge of library trends, skills, best practices, etc. Performs basic troubleshooting and support for library technology (e.g., printers, copiers, scanners, etc.). Completes special projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Outreach Duties:

• Develops and maintains partnerships, and relationships with local community, civic, and business groups, individuals, local, state, and regional professional associations, and City of Somerville departments.
• Develop and deliver collections, services, and programs for people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Actively seeks program presenters and exhibitions. Researches, writes, implements and reports on grants to support library collections, services, and programming. Develops surveys and other tools to measure effectiveness of collections, services and programs, and to measure interest in future collections; services, and programs, and prepares reports about same.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to local community, civic and business groups and organizations to promote library collections, services, programs, and events.
• Promotes new, and existing library collections, services, programs, and events, in person, via print, web and other social media.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
MLS AND ALA FROM ACCREDITED LIBRARY SCHOOL AND at least TWO YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Hours: 35 Hours per week including one night per week and one Saturday every 3 – 4 weeks.

Send resume along with a cover letter by Friday, August 26, 2016, to:
City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: [email protected]
City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request.