Assistant Director​/Head of Reference, Parker Memorial Library; Dracut

Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Assistant Director / Head of Reference is responsible for providing reference services using resources in various formats and interpreting library policies and procedures in the absence of the Library Director.

• Work closely with the Library Director to implement exemplary library services
• Assist patrons with inter-library loan requests
• Supervise personnel in the absence of the Library Director
• Serve as the building supervisor in the absence of the Library Director
• Conceive, design, and implement various cultural, educational, and recreational programs for adult patrons
• Provide outstanding reference services using the library’s collections, electronic resources and materials in other formats
• Understand and train patrons on how to verify and vet source material
• Administer procurement and distribution of Federal and State tax forms
• Assist the Library Director in recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of personnel
• Participate in the library’s strategic planning and annual reporting
• Oversee the development and culling of the library’s nonfiction collection
• Interpret library policies and procedures in the absence of the Library Director
• Use scheduling software to set the schedule of service desks

Works under the general direction of the Library Director, according to established procedures and departmental policies and standards; duties require independent judgement and initiative.

• Supervises staff and volunteers as needed.

Masters in Library Science (MLS) from an accredited ALA certified institution, or equivalent experience, required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a public library, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a union environment.