Reference Librarian, Springfield City Library, Springfield, MA

Posted October 25, 2021

Description:

This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job, is based at the Forest Park Branch Library, located in a historic neighborhood and adjacent to the Forest Park Middle School and steps away from a true city gem, the Olmstead firm-designed  735 acres Forest Park. Get to know our beautiful city by watching these videos,

http://bit.ly/1MGsODW  http://bit.ly/413NewWave

The Reference Librarian is part of a seven person team and has shared responsibility for reference services, reader’s advisory, tech assistance, collection maintenance of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to adult and/or youth services. Work is performed under the direction of the Branch Supervisor and the Branch Manager. Apply here:  https://bit.ly/RefLibnFTFP

The Forest Park Branch is a lovely Carnegie library (1909) with a large Community Room, currently receiving upgrades, for programming and performances, as well as a dedicated children’s program den.  See inside here: https://bit.ly/FPWelcome.

We’re looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and the completion of an American Library Association-accredited Masters of Library Science. Candidates currently enrolled in an MLS program may also be considered. You’ll need an excellent customer service orientation; and a “turned outward” approach to community engagement is ideal. Bilingual abilities desirable (English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Dari, or other community language). The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to a year to establish residency. The annual salary is $50,538.28, with the opportunity (optional) to earn more by working extra hours, including 5 hour shifts on Sundays, with Sunday hours paid at time and a half. 

How to Apply:

To read the full job description and apply online, visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldma?keywords=library

When you apply, please include a cover letter.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 2, 2021.