Senior Substitute Librarian — Flexible Part-Time Reference

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Library in Somerville, MA is seeking a Senior Substitute Librarian to join a cheerful, flexible team. You will staff public service desks, provide reference and readers’ advisory services, and assist patrons with computers and programs.

Part-time, up to 19 hours per week, evenings and weekends required. MLS/Masters preferred; strong customer service, communication, and multilingual abilities are valued. Salary is $29.14 per hour.

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
• Multilingual ability preferred

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

Skills

Excellent reference & customer service

Multilingual ability

Communication skills (oral & written)

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

MLS/Masters in Library Science

Job description

Somerville Public Library in Somerville, MA is seeking a Senior Substitute Librarian to join a cheerful, flexible team. You will staff public service desks, provide reference and readers’ advisory services, and assist patrons with computers and programs.

Part-time, up to 19 hours per week, evenings and weekends required. MLS/Masters preferred; strong customer service, communication, and multilingual abilities are valued. Salary is $29.14 per hour.