Librarian, Collection Development, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA
Posted July 26, 2018
Collection Development: Librarian I
Enthusiastic individual wanted to work in a team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and electronic resources.
Qualifications include: ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science; more than 1 year computer/electronic database experience; 5 years’ professional library experience, preferably with a history of collection development, or any equivalent combination of education and experience; strong interest and comfort in working with library collections and related statistics & analytics; comfort and confidence in all matters of technology including experience with social media; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library work; ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public with wide ranging needs in a tactful and courteous manner; ability to perform under pressure, including handling emergencies; stellar communication, customer service and instructional abilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening, a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a background check. Full description available at Human Resources Department.
Duties include: Oversees collection development including print, non-print & electronic materials; responsible for reviewing, selecting and weeding materials and monitoring staff activities of same; evaluate patron recommendations; assess relative health and success of library collections; provide readers’ advisory support, programming and outreach. Serve community by locating materials and information via all print and electronic resources, in person and on the telephone. Answer telephones, check items in and out, register patrons, maintain patron accounts and other general public service desk duties as assigned. Assist patrons in troubleshooting personal computers, library OPACs and various other types of electronic equipment. Respond to patrons’ questions and concerns. Interpret and enforces library policies. Participate in Minuteman group(s) and other professional development workshops; Refer patrons to other departments and institutions as appropriate. Perform other duties at the discretion of supervisors.
Preferred: Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Portuguese; familiarity with III Sierra software.
35 hours per week including staffing a public service desk a minimum of one evening per week, minimum of one Saturday and one Sunday per month year-round.
Starting salary: $62,683. Excellent benefits.
Deadline to apply: Open until filled with preference given to applications completely received by August 31, 2018
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably in one complete pdf file:
- Completed City of Waltham employment application
( https://www.city.waltham.ma.
- Three letters of professional reference
(Must be less than 2 yrs old. Also must be signed or sent directly from source)
- Resume
- Letter of interest to:
Mary Gullotti
Human Resources Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
[email protected] / 781-314-3356