Reference Librarian, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA

Posted October 25, 2020

Description:

The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the part-time position of Reference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library. This position is part-time, 3-10 hours a week. It pays $30.87 per hour (L Schedule).

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.

Work Schedule:  (*Please note: Hours are subject to change, as the library makes plans to open to the public.):

Work schedule will consist of daytime, evening and rotating Saturday hours as scheduled. (When the library resumes “normal” operations, Sunday rotations are part of this position.  Sunday 1 – 7 PM, two Sundays
in four; September through to June.  Sunday 1 – 5 PM – two Sundays in four; July and August.)When working a weekday, the hours worked will be 9am to 5:30pm.  On a Monday evening, (the one evening the library is open right now), the schedule will be 5:30pm to 9pm.  And, when working a rotating Saturday, the hours worked will be 9 AM – 5 PM. (One Saturday in eight; September to May.  Two Saturdays in four: June, July, August.)

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume. 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

Resumes will be accepted until 5 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020.