Community Outreach Librarian, Belmont Public Library, Belmont, MA
Posted December 3, 2019
The Belmont Public Library is seeking a creative, outgoing and community-minded reference librarian to strengthen relationships with library patrons, civic organizations, local businesses, and the Belmont community at large. This individual will represent the library to various organizations and groups and find opportunities for the library to participate in Town events and activities. The position also will coordinate public programs designed to engage community members with the library, with responsibility for publicizing these programs using social media, the library website, flyers, press releases, a monthly online and print newsletter, and other online and print resources.
As a member of the Library’s busy reference department, the Community Outreach Librarian also will assist patrons in the use of the online catalog, databases, the Internet, OverDrive, Kindles, and other personal devices. Other responsibilities include readers’ advisory; collection development; troubleshooting computers, printers, and other equipment; and patron instruction one-on-one and in groups. Must be committed to providing a high level of public service to patrons.
Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with two to three years of reference and public library experience or equivalent. Knowledge of principles and practices of library work and use of resources and information technology required. Experience with design, social media and web content, as well as excellent written and communication skills, highly desired. Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher, or similar software and sound systems/recording technology preferred.
Experience with Innovative preferred.
This is a full time 35 hour per week position covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Belmont Librarian’s Association. The starting hourly rate is $35.041 and qualifies for the Town’s comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave. This position also qualifies for the Town’s pension plan.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and complete Town application (http://www.belmont-ma.gov/human-resources) to the Town of Belmont, HR Dept., 455 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA 02478 or [email protected] or fax to 617-993-2471 by the closing date of December 23, 2019.
The Town of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Process
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, www.belmont-ma.gov, by emailing [email protected], calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form.
All full-time and some part-time employees will need to complete a pre-employment physical and drug-screening examination. Certain positions will also require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community.
After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highly-qualified respondents for interviews. The
Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview.
Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town’s Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town’s hiring process to:
Human Resources Department
Town of Belmont
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, Massachusetts 02478
(617) 993-2740