Professional Librarian/Reference Department, Tewksbury Public Library (Tewksbury)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Tewksbury Public Library seeks a Professional Librarian for the Reference Department to assist adults with information and technology needs, coordinate reference services, and supervise department staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating adult patron education, providing instruction, managing the Local History Collection, and collaborating with community organizations to improve access to resources. This full-time role requires MLS and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• MLS/Masters degree in library science.
• 2 years of experience in reference services.
• Training or experience with library technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership, independent judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all reference services for adults, field requests and readers' advisory.
• Oversee the Local History Collection and community collaborations.
• Coordinate adult patron education and technology instruction.
• Supervise and mentor department staff; ensure coverage of Reference, Teen, or Children's help as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reference Services

Supervisory

Instruction

Education

MLS/Masters in Library Science

Job description

Professional Librarian/Reference Department, Tewksbury Public Library (Tewksbury)

If you enjoy working with the public assisting them with their informational and technology needs, and enjoy being part of a team making the library better each day, please consider applying.
Our Reference Librarian coordinates all reference services provided for adults by the library including, fielding requests for information, resource recommendations, readers' advisory, and manages staff assigned to the department.
They coordinate adult patron education in the use of the library including direct instruction, training documentation and informational brochures, and oversees technology help for patrons.
They manage the adult electronic and non-fiction collections to foster life-long learning and literacy in the community.
This position oversees the Local History Collection; works with community organizations to improve access to social services, special collections, and educational materials for adults, and provides regularly scheduled coverage of Reference, and Teen or Children's as needed.
Our Reference Librarian is a member of the management team, provides supervision and maintains and improves reference services.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in library science; two (2) years’ experience and formal training in Reference services. Demonstrated competence in technologies used by libraries and patrons. Training or experience in the conservation of archival materials is welcome but is not required. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional library work. Ability to work with patrons and staff in a friendly, courteous, and tactful manner. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, organizations, departments, and officials. Ability of leadership, independent judgement, and initiative. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate services and to coordinate and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Excellent planning and organizations skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and strong supervisory and mentoring skills are expected.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$65,984.00- $82,410.00/year

Salary Notes

37.5 hrs/wk, (includes evening & weekend shifts). Paid sick leave, vacation; contributory health, dental and life insurance

Closing Date

Until Filled

The Town of Tewksbury is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.