Full-Time Reference Librarian (AKA Research and Instruction Librarian)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive library that values innovation and community engagement as a Full-Time Reference Librarian. This role involves assisting patrons with research, providing reference services, and planning programs that enhance community involvement. Located just outside St. Louis, you will enjoy a vibrant cultural scene while working in a supportive team of dedicated professionals. With competitive pay and generous benefits like paid vacation and health insurance, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about library services and community outreach. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellent customer service, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

IMRF Pension

4 Weeks of Paid Vacation

120 Hours of Sick Leave Annually

15 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university required.
• Experience in a public library setting with program planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work at the research desk providing reference and advisory services.
• Engage with community groups and participate in program planning.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Research Services

Program Planning

Education

Master of Library Science

Job description

Are you a self-starter who enjoys helping people? Do you have experience providing research services and planning programs in a public library that embraces change? If so, you might be just the person for us, and we might be the right place for you. We seek friendly, confident, energetic, and highly motivated individuals with superb customer service skills and great technical and interpersonal skills to join our SMRLD team.

This position includes participation, involvement, and engagement with community groups, partnerships, organizations, boards, and committees. Primary responsibilities include:

1. Working at the research (reference) desk
2. Providing reference and readers' advisory services
3. Identifying and/or participating in programs and services
4. Assuming responsibility for some collection development
5. Making recommendations to further our goals and enhance our role in the community

Our team is comprised of a staff of thirty-four, which includes seven other professional librarians.

We pay competitively; offer IMRF pension, 4 weeks of paid vacation, 120 hours of sick leave annually, 15 paid holidays, and health insurance.

We are a progressive library that embraces new ideas and services. Situated just six miles east of St. Louis, Missouri, we enjoy all the benefits of a “big city”: world-class amenities such as professional sports teams, symphony, theater, zoo, botanical gardens, museums, restaurants, travel access, universities, and more, while retaining our small town identity.

Qualifications include a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited university and experience in a public library setting, including program planning and providing patron-focused information services or equivalent. Preference to applicants fluent in more than one language.

The Full-Time Reference Librarian will work 40 hours a week. This position is based at our Delmar Avenue location, but also may have regular hours at our Johnson Road location. Starting salary: $45,000.00.

Six Mile Regional Library District, Madison County