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Part-Time Reference Librarian, Needham Free Public Library, Needham Heights, MA

Posted January 27, 2020

The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the part-time position of Reference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

  • Advise and assist individuals in selecting, locating, and utilizing resource materials

  • Assist the Reference Supervisor in coordinating and implementing activities to ensure effective and efficient research and readers’ advisory service

  • Answer inquiries regarding library procedures, functions, upcoming events, and services

  • Create and maintain library databases with town information

  • Acquire-search methods and policies for local, statewide, and national databases used in interlibrary loan requests

  • Educate the public on search methodologies used in online databases

  • Guide the public in the use of microfilm reader/printer machines and other digital devices

  • Assume responsibility for the reference area in the absence of full-time reference librarians

 

Requirements:

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

  • Master’s Degree in Library Science

  • One year of professional experience (May consider MLS candidates)

  • Ability to troubleshoot the reference computers, public computers and printers

 

Weekly Work Schedule:

Wednesday:   

5:30 PM to 9 PM

Saturday:     

9 AM – 5 PM (One Saturday in eight; September to May. Two Saturdays in four: June, July, August.)

Sunday     

1 – 7 PM (Two Sundays in four; September through to June.)

1 – 5 PM (Two Sundays in four; July and August.)

 

How to Apply

Application submissions should include a cover letter, resume and Town of Needham Application. The preferred submission is via email as an attached file; however, any of the following methods will be accepted:

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 781-455-0165

Mail: Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Applications will be accepted until 5 PM on Monday, February 10, 2020.

 

The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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