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Reference Librarian, Brockton Public Library, Brockton, MA

Posted December 23, 2019

Applications for the position of Reference Librarian are being accepted for appointment by the Board of Library Trustees. This is a full time (35 hours per week) year round position required to work one or two evenings a week, two Saturdays out of four, and morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary work period. The position will be compensated in eight step raises (on or after the anniversary of employment).

 

Step 1: $47,515

Step 2: $48,761

Step 3: $50,049

Step 4: $52,439

Step 5: $54,966

Step 6: $56,876

Step 7: $60,064

Step 8: $63,684

 

Duties

  • Actively assists adult and young adult patrons in using print, non-print and electronic resources to secure information

  • Selects and weeds non-fiction books and non-print material in designated areas

  • Reviews, selects, and updates bookmarked Internet sites

  • Participates in decisions regarding uses of electronic technology

  • Assists patrons in using computer resources

  • Researches obituary information

  • Prepares readers’ advisory materials and aids

  • Works with community, agencies and groups to enable the library to better serve patrons

  • Inputs data in the OCLN database

  • Maintains displays and exhibits

  • Participates in workshop and training opportunities

  • Serves on professional and network committees

  • May be required to serve as “Librarian in Charge” in the absence of Supervisors, Assistant Library Director or the Library Director.

 

Qualifications

  • MLS candidate required, MLS preferred (if candidate, must receive degree within 5 years of appointment)

  • Technical skills searching the Internet and on-line services required

  • Ability to train and supervise assigned employees and/or volunteers

  • Ability to relate to patrons and staff with professional friendliness, patience, tact and resourcefulness

  • Ability to converse in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Creole or another language spoken by one of Brockton’s linguistic minority population desirable

 

Benefits

The position is covered under the terms of the contract with the Brockton Public Library Employees’ Association, SEIU, Local 888. Interested applicants should forward a letter of application and resume by to: Paul Engle, Library Director, Brockton Public Library, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 or by email: [email protected] by open until filled.

 

The City of Brockton requires residency within one year of appointment and must remain a resident for 7 years. Finalists will be subject to a Criminal Record Information (CORI) check, and the City of Brockton is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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