Senior Substitute Librarian

Nelib; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelib in Somerville, MA seeks cheerful, enthusiastic library staff to support reference, readers' advisory, and circulation services. You will staff public service desks at the Central Library and branches as needed, help patrons use computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines, and assist with programs and outreach.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accredited) or are currently enrolled in an accredited program with coursework in reference and youth services;

Qualifications

• Excellent reference and customer service skills, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing are required
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library operations
• Must be available evenings and weekends, up to 19 hours per week
• Must be flexible, particularly concerning schedule

Responsibilities

• Staffs public service desks in Reference, Children’s, Teen, and Circulation departments at the Central Library and at the branches as needed
• Offers reference and readers’ advisory services
• Assists patrons with using public computers, printers, copier/scanner, and fax machine
• Assists library staff with programs and outreach initiatives
• Interacts with the public cheerfully and with tact
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reference and user services

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Schedule flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

We seek cheerful, enthusiastic, and flexible individuals who possess a strong attention to detail and who want to join a team committed to providing excellent library services to patrons of all ages.

Duties:

• Staffs public service desks in Reference, Children’s, Teen, and Circulation departments at the Central Library and at the branches as needed
• Offers reference and readers’ advisory services
• Assists patrons with using public computers, printers, copier/scanner, and fax machine
• Assists library staff with programs and outreach initiatives
• Interacts with the public cheerfully and with tact
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program preferred (students currently enrolled in an accredited graduate library school program, with current or past coursework in reference, reader services, children and youth services, and related areas are encouraged to apply)

• Excellent reference and customer service skills, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing are required
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library operations
• Must be available evenings and weekends, up to 19 hours per week
• Must be flexible, particularly concerning schedule