Reference Librarian, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA
Posted August 2, 2017
Job Posting – two positions
Title: Part time Reference Librarian (Program Support Assistant II)
Hourly Salary: $22.44 per hour
The Needham Free Public Library is seeking qualified applicants for the two part-time positions of Reference Librarian. Under the direction of the Reference Supervisor, the part time Reference Librarians will perform a variety of activities and serve as an information resource to the community.
Duties and Responsibilities: (These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive.)
- Advise and assist individuals in selecting, locating, and utilizing resource materials.
- Assist the Reference Supervisor in coordinating and implementing activities to ensure effective and efficient research and readers’ advisory service.
- Answer inquiries regarding library procedures, functions, upcoming events, and services.
- Create and maintain library databases with town information.
- Acquire-search methods and policies for local, statewide, and national databases used in interlibrary loan requests.
- Educate the public on search methodologies used in online databases.
- Guide the public in the use of microfilm reader/printer machines and other digital devices.
- Assume responsibility for the reference area in the absence of full-time reference librarians.
Requirements:
To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science.
- One one year of professional experience. (May consider MLS candidates.)
- Ability to troubleshoot the reference computers, public computers and printers.
Special Annotation:
Work schedule for one part-time Reference Librarian is:
Wednesday 5:30 – 9 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM (One Saturday in eight; September to May.
Two Saturdays in four: June, July, August.)
Sunday 1 – 7 PM (Two Sundays in four; September through to June.)
Sunday 1 – 5 PM (Two Sundays in four; July and August.)
Work schedule for the second part-time Reference Librarian is:
Monday 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM (One Saturday in eight; September to May.
Two Saturdays in four, June, July, August.)
Sunday 1 – 7 PM (Two Sundays in four, September through June.)
Sunday 1 – 5 PM (Two Sundays in four, July and August.)
How to Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume and Town of Needham Employment Application.
(Town application located here: http://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/766)
OR
Demetri Kyriakis, Assistant Director
Needham Free Public Library
1139 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
Applications will be accepted until 5 PM on Monday, August 21, 2017, or until a suitable candidate has been selected. Attaching application materials to an email message is preferred.
The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.