Part-Time Substitute Reference Librarian, Beverley Public Library, Beverley, MA

Posted September 2, 2021

Description:

Summary:
The Part-time Substitute Reference Librarian works under the general supervision of the
Head of Reference Services. This part-time position works one 4-hour shift per week,
two weekends per month, and fills in on an add-needed basis for other shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following; other duties may be assigned.
● Responsible for working at the Reference Desk to assist patrons in a friendly and
professional manner with their information needs. Responds to Reference
requests that come in via email, telephone, mail, fax, etc.
● Instructs patrons in the use of the online catalog and other library resources.
● Provides one-on-one instruction and answers questions about electronic devices
and digital resources.
● Able to establish and maintain courteous, effective and professional service to
patrons of all ages.
● Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other staff
members.

● Troubleshoots various equipment, such as computers, printers, fax machines,
microform machines, etc. as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate school program
accredited by the American Library Association (Staff Librarian) OR currently enrolled
in a Master’s Degree program in Library or Information Science from a graduate school
program accredited by the American Library Association with half or more courses
completed, including a course in Reference (Librarian I).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The
employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is
occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and
reach with hands and arms, climb or balance or stoop.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume to
[email protected], or Meghan Karasin, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915 by
September 10, 2021.

The City of Beverly is committed to working to build and sustain a diverse, equitable,
and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We
believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of all of our employees in every
department. Our commitment to a more diverse staff provides for better overall service to
all of our residents, community stakeholders and visitors. We strongly encourage people
from underrepresented groups to apply.