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Reference Librarian, The Library Station, Springfield, MO

Posted July 28, 2025

Job Description

The Reference Librarian plays a vital role in providing excellent library services to patrons by offering research assistance, answering reference inquiries, and guiding individuals in utilizing library resources. They are responsible for maintaining and organizing reference materials, creating research guides, and delivering information literacy instruction. The Reference Librarian also collaborates with other library staff to develop and implement programs that support lifelong learning and information access for the community. This position requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of library systems and databases, and a passion for helping library users access and evaluate information effectively.

PAY RATE: $44,137.60 per year
This is a full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. The Library Station is open Monday through Thursday 8:30-9:00, Friday 8:30-8:00, Saturday 8:30-7:00 and Sunday 10:00-6:00. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County. Excellent Full-Time Benefits include paid Vacation, Sick time off, and holiday pay. Employee Assistance Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, LAGERS retirement plan, retirement savings, Life and AD&D insurance, and Telehealth.

Essential Functions

  • Primarily responsible for providing professional level expertise in the delivery of library services to patrons
  • Provides reader advisory services
  • Responsible for merchandising and marketing the branch collection
  • Promotes library services, programs & offerings
  • Prepares written reports and correspondence as required
  • Acts as PIC (Person In Charge) – will be the acting building manager as assigned, handling safety and security matters as they arise
  • Keeps abreast of developments and trends in technology and Library services
  • Contributes to material selection and collection development
  • Performs public speaking, programming, tours and guides Reference Associates in same
  • Works with Community Relations and Electronic Resources departments to see that Reference blogs and social media accounts have up-to-date content
  • Develops training to improve the knowledge, skill and ability of paraprofessional staff
  • Serves as Passport Acceptance Agent when certified, in branches where service is offered
  • Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy
  • Consistently punctual for work and meetings. Completes assigned duties in a timely manner.
  • Exemplifies professional attitude and demeanor while engaging constituents, including the ability to work and interact with others in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner.
  • This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.

Please see here for a full job description: https://secure8.yourpayrollhr.com/ta/106331.careers?ShowJob=688408385

How to Apply:

This position requires an MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution. To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old. Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.

Applications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/work then follow the link provided for
this Job Posting. Complete the application and submit your transcript, if required, through our online application process.

Direct questions through e-mail to [email protected] or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.

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