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Reference/Community Services Librarian, Billerica Public Library (Billerica,MA)

Posted January 19, 2023

Description:

  • Facilitates access to library materials in all available formats and provides expert guidance to patrons of all ages requesting information or on-the-spot assistance with technology
  • Proposes, plans, and oversees the library’s community outreach programs, including developing programming for underserved populations within the community
  • Collaborates and partners with community groups/organizations in Billerica to fully integrate the library into the community
  • Delivers programming to the Council on Aging and off-site residential locations, including the Billerica Housing Authority and assisted living facilities in town
  • Represents the library at community events and gatherings
  • Assists with marketing communications for all adult services and programs and library-wide events
  • Distributes print marketing materials to various locations in town
  • In collaboration with the Council on Aging, manages and oversees Senior Tax Volunteers working in the library
  • Selects library materials for purchase in assigned areas
  • Attends workshops, trainings, and conferences, and participates in professional development activities
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • 37.5 -hour work week includes one evening, every other Saturday and one Sunday per month. 

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in Library Science in a program accredited by the American Library Association. Consideration will be given to candidates actively enrolled in an accredited MLS program. Minimum of one to two years’ experience in library work preferred. 

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$974.52 – $1,331.27  /  week

Salary Notes

Salary range is in 9 steps with full benefits package, including participation in the retirement system.

Closing Date

Open until filled.

How to Apply

Apply to Kathleen Kenny, Assistant Library Director

[email protected]
Billerica Public Library
15 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821

Please include cover letter, resume, and three references (PDF format preferred if submitting electronically). 

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