PT Adult Services Reference Librarian, Medford Public Library (Medford, MA)

Posted October 28, 2026

Description:
This position is responsible for providing information, reference, readers’ advisory service, collection development and maintenance, publicity, and programs in the Adult Services area of the Library.

Position Duties:

• Provides extensive public service at the Adult Service Desk and via telephone or email.
• Provides technical support to patrons and staff to ensure that patrons can access library services and digital tools.
• Prepares statistical, review and inventory reports.
• Assists with readers’ advisory, local library network item holds requests, out-of-network hold requests compiled and forwarded to the interlibrary loan librarian as needed.
• Coordinates staffing of the service desk; greets patrons, answer questions, makes book recommendations, oversees the work of and guides staff.
• Supports supervisors in planning and coordinating programming that meets the needs of patrons and the community.
• Selecting items for collection development including purchasing print and non-print media.
• Plans, promotes, and implements engaging programs for Adults and Young Adults
• Provides, coordinates, and supervises reference and readers advisory services to adults and young adults.
• Creates book displays, flyers, and posts on social media to promote the Adult Services collection and services to publicize Library events.
• Performs similar or related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s of Library and Information Science
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of relevant Massachusetts General Laws related to essential functions; principles and practices of public library programs and services to children and young adults; readers advisory skills; computer and portable device operation; youth literature.
• Strong communication skills, problem solving skills and customer service skills; use of computer programs
• Microsoft Office and Google Suites, email, Internet search engines and website maintenance; motivation, building relationships, and developing programs and services to meet the needs of the community; organization and planning as well as a broad interest in learning and literature.  
• Ability to multi-task and manage conflict; work under fast paced conditions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain good public relations and to maintain effective collaborative working relationships with
• Town departments, department heads, fellow employees, officials and the general public and to respond in a courteous and professional manner; meet deadlines; work independently; learn new software as needed.

Hours and Compensation:

• $24/hr
• Up to 19 hours/week

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].