Part-time Information/Reference Librarian, Medford Public Library, (Medford, MA)

Posted December 8, 2025

Job Description:

Part-time non-union position. An average of one Saturday per month. Staffs both the Information and Reference Desks. Reports to the Assistant Director and Head of Reference.

Information Desk 

• Greets patrons as they enter the building. 
• Answers the telephone. 
• Provides directional guidance to patrons. 
• Assists patrons with locating materials. 
• Assists with holds and interlibrary loans. 
•  Troubleshoots circulation and interlibrary loan issues with the circulation desk staff. 
• Provides information about library and network policies and procedures. 
•  Books museum passes. 
•  Books meeting room reservations. 
•  Other tasks as necessary.

 Reference Desk 

• Greets patrons as they enter the Reference Department. 
• Assists patrons with reference and research inquiries. 
•  Assists patrons with public access computers and other equipment. 
• Assists patrons with locating materials. 
•  Assists patrons with local history research. 
• Assists patrons with electronic resources.

Minimum Requirements 

 Master of Library and Information Science degree or degree in progress from an ALA accredited college or university.    

Hours and Compensation

• 15-19 hours per week. weekdays, weekends, evenings and on-call as needed
• Non-Union
• $20/hour, non-benefited

How to Apply

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO Human Resources Department City of Medford – Room 204  85 George P. Hassett Drive Medford, MA 02155 Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to [email protected] For the posting, please visit the City of Medford’s website – www.medfordma.org