Weekend Reference Librarian (Part-Time Substitute), Beverly Public Library, Beverly, MA

Posted February 11, 2019

The Part-time Substitute Reference Librarian works under the general supervision of the Head of Reference Services.  This part-time position works two weekends per month (Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm), and will have some opportunities to work on an on-call basis for day, night, and/or extra weekend shifts. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for working at the Reference Desk to assist patrons in a friendly and professional manner with their information needs.  Responds to Reference requests that come in via email, telephone, mail, fax, etc.
• Instructs patrons in the use of the online catalog and other library resources.
• Provides one-on-one instruction and answers questions about electronic devices and digital resources.
• Able to establish and maintain courteous, effective and professional service to patrons of all ages.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Troubleshoots various equipment, such as computers, printers, fax machines, microform machines, etc. as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

 

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate school program accredited by the American Library Association (Staff Librarian) OR currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree program in Library or Information Science from a graduate school program accredited by the American Library Association with half or more courses completed, including a course in Reference (Librarian I).

 

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Education: Completed BA/BS; with MLIS in progress or completed

[Salary: $18.38/hour (Librarian 1); $23.70/hour (Staff Librarian)

Closing Date: 02/18/2019

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit letter of application and resume to [email protected], or Allison Babin, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915 by February 18, 2019.