Librarian I – Community Planning, Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell, MA

Posted April 29, 2022

Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.

Works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Community Planning.
Assists with planning, publicizing and promoting all library programs and services.
Creates marketing materials for the library programs and services using desktop publishing software, email marketing software, and graphic design applications.
Assists the operations of the home bound and outreach delivery services.
Manages and updates library’s website, online calendars, and social media.
Writes press releases, reports and memos using MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
Performs public speaking to diverse audiences by leading tours, introducing speakers and managing programming at various library events.
Works collaboratively with ancillary library groups, city departments, community leaders, agencies, non-profits, groups and vendors.
Is conversant and interested in emerging library technology and services and their real
world application for staff and patrons.
Assists in collection development.
Supervises library personnel assigned to Community Planning Department.
Assists in supervising the Library’s Adult Volunteer Program.
Staffs the Reference Desk as needed.
Provides excellent customer service by assisting patrons with identifying requested
library materials and using library resources.
Performs other related duties as assigned.