Technology Coordinator (Graduate Librarian III), Palmer Public Library (Palmer, MA)

Posted April 13, 2023

Description:

Full/Part Time:

Full Time

Education:

MLS/Masters

Salary Range:

$22.00 – $25.00 / hour

Salary Notes:

Dependent on qualifications and experience.

The Palmer Public Library has an opening for an innovative, extroverted individual to provide reference assistance, coordinate with our technology contractors, lead library programs centered around technology, and to work shifts at public service desks. You will be helping patrons of all ages as part of a team committed to exceptional patron service and community engagement.

General Qualifications:

This technology coordinator librarian position requires excellent communications skills, including the ability to help patrons use the library’s digital resources on a wide variety of electronic devices. We are looking for a librarian eager to collaborate on projects with other library staff, and provide outreach to people and organizations within our community.

Please request job description for a complete list of essential responsibilities.

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week). Hours include one evening per week and occasional Saturdays. Additional evenings and Saturdays may be required to meet programming needs.

Required:

Requires an American Library Association-accredited Master of Library Science degree.

Preferred qualifications:

1 year of library experience with a focus on public service, including reference services and programming.

Salary:

$22.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Full benefits as a Town of Palmer employee. This is a bargaining unit position in AFSCME Local 1364.

The Palmer Public Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination and cultural diversity.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and names of 3 references to:

Stephanie Maher, Library Director, Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069, or to [email protected]