Adult Services Librarian, South Berwick Public Library (South Berwick, ME)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; South Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Berwick Public Library is looking for a full-time Adult Services Librarian to oversee adult programming, manage the collection, and interact with library patrons. This role, requiring a bachelor's degree, emphasizes customer service and organizational skills, providing a four-day workweek with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options including pension

Paid leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, ALA-accredited degrees preferred.
• Library experience is a plus.
• Capacity to work independently and manage priorities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging adult programming.
• Order and catalog new books monthly.
• Oversee library volunteers and provide reference services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Service orientation

Emotional intelligence

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Adult Services Librarian, South Berwick Public Library (South Berwick, ME)

The South Berwick Public Library is seeking a full-time Adult Services Librarian. The Librarian will oversee adult programming, schedule visits and presentations for adults, promote library programs and events, work with the Library Director to develop the collection, provide limited oversight to Library Assistant and Library Page, and enforce library policy in the absence of the Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, promotion, and delivery of engaging adult programming.
Scheduling a monthly presentation, author visit, or speaker.
Ordering books on a monthly basis and cataloguing / processing new books weekly.
Maintaining the collections of adult fiction and nonfiction.
Selecting books for and leading the library’s monthly discussion group.
Overseeing library volunteers.
Creating a monthly flyer with library events and sending a monthly promotional email.
Theming and collecting materials for a monthly rotating book display.
Providing reference services to the public.
Providing excellent customer service at the front desk.

Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree. Preference will be given to candidates holding ALA-accredited degrees and / or having relevant library experience. In addition, a successful Adult Services Librarian will demonstrate:

Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently.
Strong communication skills.
Positive attitude and service orientation.
Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

This is a full-time, 35 hours per week onsite position with a four-day workweek, Wednesday-Saturday. Candidates must be able to work Saturdays and Wednesday evenings.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary Range

$47,000.00- $52,000.00/year

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Adult Services Librarian, South Berwick Public Library (South Berwick, ME)

The South Berwick Public Library is seeking a full-time Adult Services Librarian. The Librarian will oversee adult programming, schedule visits and presentations for adults, promote library programs and events, work with the Library Director to develop the collection, provide limited oversight to Library Assistant and Library Page, and enforce library policy in the absence of the Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, promotion, and delivery of engaging adult programming.
Scheduling a monthly presentation, author visit, or speaker.
Ordering books on a monthly basis and cataloguing / processing new books weekly.
Maintaining the collections of adult fiction and nonfiction.
Selecting books for and leading the library’s monthly discussion group.
Overseeing library volunteers.
Creating a monthly flyer with library events and sending a monthly promotional email.
Theming and collecting materials for a monthly rotating book display.
Providing reference services to the public.
Providing excellent customer service at the front desk.

Qualifications

This position requires a bachelor's degree. Preference will be given to candidates holding ALA-accredited degrees and / or having relevant library experience. In addition, a successful Adult Services Librarian will demonstrate:

Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently.
Strong communication skills.
Positive attitude and service orientation.
Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

This is a full-time, 35 hours per week onsite position with a four-day workweek, Wednesday-Saturday. Candidates must be able to work Saturdays and Wednesday evenings.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary Range

$47,000.00- $52,000.00/year

Salary Notes

Excellent benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement options-including pension, paid leave

Closing Date

07/11/2025

How to Apply

Please send your resume, letter of interest, and three professional references via email to: [e-mail]. Subject: Adult Services Librarian Application

Posted

2025-06-05| Quick link to this job