Reference Librarian, Springfield Libraries, Springfield, MA

Posted April 13, 2023

Description:

This full-time (37.5 hours/week) job is based at the Central Library, located near Downtown Springfield and adjacent to the Springfield Museums in a city that that combines a diverse housing stock, a thriving dining district, many parks and schools, and easy access to health care and interstate highways alike. This position is available due to a retirement; please apply by Sunday, April 16, at 11:59 pm Eastern for earliest consideration.

The Reference Librarian is part of a nine person Adult & Information Services team and has shared responsibility for reference services, reader’s advisory, tech assistance, collection development of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, programming, and similar duties pertaining to adult services. Work is performed under the direction of the Department Supervisor and Manager. 

Springfield is a city of about 156,000 people. Located in western Massachusetts on the banks of the Connecticut River and spreading eastward, the “City of Homes” offers a mixed housing stock, from expansive Victorians to densely-populated apartment blocks. Its flat landscape of 33 square miles is home to the 730 acre Forest Park and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Springfield City Library is community-centered and has a Central Library and 8 branches. We are Welcoming, Trusted, Connected, and Innovative. Review our mission and strategic priorities here. Come help us achieve this vision!

Learn more about working with us, including links to videos showing some of the highlights of our beautiful city: Working at Springfield City Library. We are home to an AHL hockey team, a symphony orchestra, four Smithsonian-affiliated museums plus numerous independent and college galleries, and many other activities to get involved in.

$51,549.00 / year

Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 11:59 pm Eastern

Qualifications:

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 from the date of hire to establish residency.

To Apply:

Please upload a cover letter when you apply by Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Direct application link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldma/jobs/3978225