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Adult Services Department Graduate Librarian II, Worcester Public Library, Worcester, MA

The Worcester Public Library has an exciting opportunity for an out-going, community minded person in our Adult Services Department as a Graduate Librarian 2.  This is a full-time position with excellent benefits.

Salary

$27.85 – $36.36 per hour

Description

This position is an entry level, professional position under the direction of the Deputy Director for Adult Services, the position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of adult services in a busy department, including providing customer assistance at various service points. The Adult Services Librarian provides professional reference & readers’ advisory services and maintains a working knowledge of library resources. This position plans and executes adult programming, outreach, digital literacy instruction, and collection development, and will work with diverse populations in an urban community. Work will include evening and weekend assignments and working at other locations.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

For a full job description please visit: www.mywpl.org/jobs-wpl

Minimum Requirements

  • Masters of Library Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI
  • Reliable transportation to travel between required locations

Preferred Requirements

  • (1) One-year prior experience in a public library setting
  • (1) One-year prior customer service experience
  • Prior experience with Adult programming
  • Prior experience working in an urban setting

To apply, please visit:  WWW.worcesterma.gov/employment or send your resume and cover letter on or before Friday, May 10, 2024 to:  City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA  01609.