Part Time Adult Reference & Information Services Librarian, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library (Wake[...]

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local library system in Wakefield is seeking a part-time Librarian to provide professional library services. Responsibilities include patron service, reference support, and collection development. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in library science (MLS) and a passion for literacy and community engagement. This position offers a salary range of $36.14-$42.78 per hour, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• MLS required.
• Reference experience preferred.
• Experience with Evergreen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patron service and research support.
• Participate in collection development and programming.
• Communicate effectively with patrons and staff.

Skills

Patron service

Reference support

Communication

Collection development

Programming

Education

MLS/Masters

Job description

Overview

The Librarian in this position provides comprehensive professional library services fostering literacy, learning, and community engagement through patron service, reference and research support, collection development, programming, communication, and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide patron service, reference and research support, and instruction.
• Participate in collection development and programming to support literacy, learning, and community engagement.
• Communicate effectively with patrons and staff.

Qualifications

MLS. Reference experience preferred. Evergreen a plus.

Schedule

15.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Sundays available at time-and-a-half.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$36.14-$42.78/hour

Salary Notes

in nine steps.

Closing Date

Open until filled

How to Apply

Email resume and letter of application to

Catherine E. McDonald, Director,

[e-mail]

Posted

2025-09-29