Community Programs Librarian II

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston's Boston Public Library is seeking a Generalist II to execute the library’s programs for a diverse urban population. Under supervision, you will apply substantial professional knowledge and experience to deliver services and programming.

You will collaborate with branch staff to plan outreach, provide readers’ advisory, teach patrons how to access databases, manage collections budgets, and contribute to community engagement across ages and groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university; master’s in library science preferred or substituted by exceptional experience.
• Two (2) years of professional library experience or equivalent combination.
• Broad knowledge of library policies, practices, and procedures; bibliographic tools and sources.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct programming for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, develops, plans, and implements the Library’s programs of service to adults, young adults, and children.
• Develops community relationships and implements activities to engage the neighborhood and local agencies.
• Plans and conducts programming for the general public in keeping with branch responsibilities.
• Works with branch staff to deploy outreach services for all ages and local service populations.
• Provides readers’ advisory services and reference work for the general public.
• Instructs patrons in using books and electronic databases.
• Manages program funds and assigned book collections budgets.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Internet/searching

Community outreach

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in library science

Job description

City of Boston's Boston Public Library is seeking a Generalist II to execute the library’s programs for a diverse urban population. Under supervision, you will apply substantial professional knowledge and experience to deliver services and programming.

You will collaborate with branch staff to plan outreach, provide readers’ advisory, teach patrons how to access databases, manage collections budgets, and contribute to community engagement across ages and groups.