Reference Librarian

Aquanav; Porto; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free visa processing

Ticket allowance for international

Job summary

Aquanav is seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable Reference Librarian to join our team at the Porto Public Library. In this full-time role, you will assist library patrons in finding resources, conducting research, and providing information literacy instruction.

Responsibilities include providing reference services, developing collections, and planning outreach activities to promote library services. A Master's degree in Library Science and 2+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• 2+ years of experience working as a librarian or in a related field.
• Strong customer service skills with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of reference resources including online databases.
• Familiar with Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress Classification.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services to library patrons.
• Assist patrons in locating and utilizing library resources.
• Conduct research for patrons on various topics.
• Teach information literacy skills through workshops.
• Develop and maintain subject-specific collections.
• Plan outreach activities to promote library services.
• Participate in collection development based on patron needs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of reference resources

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Library classification systems

Job description

Reference Librarian

We are seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable Reference Librarian to join our team at the Porto Public Library. As a Reference Librarian, you will be responsible for assisting library patrons in finding and utilizing resources, conducting research, and providing information literacy instruction. This is a full-time position with a salary of $1800 per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services to library patrons in person, over the phone, and through online channels
• Assist patrons in locating and utilizing library resources including books, electronic databases, and other materials
• Conduct research for patrons on a variety of topics using print and electronic sources
• Teach information literacy skills to individuals and groups through workshops and one-on-one instruction sessions
• Develop and maintain subject-specific collections within the library's collection
• Plan and implement outreach activities to promote library services to the community
• Participate in collection development by selecting materials for purchase based on patron needs and interests
• Stay current with developments in librarianship through professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program
• 2+ years of experience working as a librarian or in a related field
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work with diverse populations of all ages
• Knowledge of reference resources including online databases and search engines
• Familiarity with library classification systems such as Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress Classification
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in multiple languages is preferred
• Must be eligible to work in Porto without sponsorship

Benefits

• We offer competitive salary, free visa processing, and ticket allowance for international candidates.