Librarian I – Generalist, Somerville Public Library, Somerville, MA

Posted January 26, 2023

Description:

We seek an enthusiastic, innovative, and flexible individual who wants to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to patrons of all ages in Somerville.

Hours: 40 hours a week, including evenings and saturdays, and five (5) hours of paid lunch weekly.
Union: SMEA Unit B
Salary: $1,009.79 weekly

Duties:

Reports to the Deputy Director

Fills in at public service desks, including Reference, Circulation, Children’s Room, and Teen at Central and the branch libraries as needed, assisting patrons in using print, electronic resources, and technology, and providing exceptional and engaging reference and reader’s advisory services
Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates in-person and virtual programs for people of all ages and backgrounds
Engages in outreach to, and develops and maintains partnerships and relationships with local community, civic, and business groups and organizations, as well as City of Somerville departments
Develops, selects, and maintains library collections as assigned
Promotes new and existing library collections, services, programs, and events through outreach and in-library efforts, and via print, web, and social media
Attends professional workshops, seminars, conferences, and continuing educational opportunities
Keeps current in trends and best practices in the library world
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

MLS from an ALA accredited library school, and at least two years of professional or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience with social media
Ability to deal with the public effectively and pleasantly
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across all departments
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of library technology
Ability to speak two or more languages a plus

To Apply:

Visit this link; https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/Awmj9gmRd7/Librarian-I-Generalist.