Adult Services Librarian

State; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Medford Public Library is seeking an Adult Services Librarian to provide extensive public service at the Adult Service Desk and via phone or email. The role includes technical support for patrons and staff to access library services and digital tools, as well as preparing reports and coordinating interlibrary loan requests.

The position requires an MLS/Masters in library science and 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• MLS/Masters degree in library science or information science.

Responsibilities

• Provide public service at the Adult Service Desk and via phone or email.
• Provide technical support to patrons and staff for accessing library services and digital tools.
• Coordinate staffing of the service desk and oversee staff performance.
• Plan and coordinate programming for Adults and Young Adults.
• Create book displays, flyers, and social media posts to promote collections and events.

Skills

Public service

Technical support

Staff supervision

Reader's advisory

Education

MLS/Masters

Job description

Adult Services Librarian, Medford Public Library (Medford)

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

Any equivalent combination of the below-listed education, training, certification, and experience is qualifying.
Masters of Library and Information Science
1-3 years of experience preferred.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary

$24.00/hour

Salary Notes

(Non-Union L-7)

Closing Date

11/18/26