Programming & Collection Development Librarian, Richard Salter Storrs Library, Longmeadow, MA

Posted May 15, 2019

The Town of Longmeadow is seeking a full-time, energetic and experienced professional librarian to manage a range of information, programming, and collection development services at Storrs Library. Storrs Library, located on the historic Town Green in Longmeadow, MA, boasts widespread community support.

 

The Programming & Collection Development Librarian provides reference and reader’s advisory services, program development (including marketing and implementation), overall responsibility of collection development, technology support, supervision of staff and volunteers, and actively coordinates outreach programs, including the Storrs Library BookBike.

 

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated proficiency in current and emerging trends in collection development, community programming, ILS systems such as Evergreen, social media applications, and most importantly a commitment to exemplary patron service.

 

The schedule is 36.25 hours per week and includes some evenings and a rotating Saturday shift.

 

Essential qualifications include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program, 3 years’ public library experience, and excellent planning & communications skills. Salary Range $49,680 – $51,889 DOQ/DOE.

 

Please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to: Erica Gelinas, Human Resource Manager, 735 Longmeadow St., Suite 102, Longmeadow, MA 01106 or [email protected]. Position open until filled. 

 

Town of Longmeadow is an AA/EOE.