Reference Librarian, The Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket, MA

Posted September 2, 2021

Description:

The Nantucket Atheneum is the public library for Nantucket. Our iconic building, built in 1846, is located in the heart of downtown and features art and artifacts important to the island’s maritime history as the center of whaling.

The Atheneum Adult Reference Department is seeking a creative and enthusiastic professional committed to providing excellent customer service in a dynamic and engaging team environment. The best candidate will have a strong sense of library ethics, enjoy working collaboratively, and be detail oriented with assigned tasks.

Duties include public reference, upkeep of public access computers, historical archives organization, and other office tasks.  General experience with automated library systems software prefered, and experience with Innovative Interfaces Sierra a plus. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic working with reference and archival materials; and show patience, maturity, and friendliness when working with fellow staff and the public.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) or MS(LIS) or certification from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is required. Familiarity with automated library systems very helpful.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position. It offers an attractive benefit package with vacation allowance. Salary $46,000+; and will be commensurate with experience. Position requires one evening shift per week and Saturdays.

How to apply:

Qualified applicants should submit resume and cover letter online to: [email protected]