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Librarian - Reference, Somerville Public Library; Somerville

Job in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02145, USA
Listing for: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-09
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Library, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 1381 USD Weekly USD 1381.00 WEEK
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Librarian I - Reference, Somerville Public Library (Somerville)

Librarian I - Reference, Somerville Public Library (Somerville)

Reports to the Head of the Reference Department

Responsibilities
  • Staffs Reference desk, assisting patrons in using print, electronic resources, and technology, and providing exceptional and engaging reference and reader’s advisory services
  • Develops, selects, and maintains library collections as assigned
  • Works on reader’s advisory, displays, interlibrary loans, patron requests, grants
  • Promotes new and existing library collections, services, programs, and events through outreach and in-library efforts, and via print, web, and social media
  • Encouraged to participate in programming and internal committees
  • May fill in as‑needed at other public service desks, including Circulation
  • Attends professional workshops, seminars, conferences, and continuing educational opportunities
  • Keeps current trends and best practices in the library world
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • MLS from an ALA accredited library school, and at least two years of professional or equivalent experience
  • Ability to deal with the public effectively and pleasantly
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across all departments
  • Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of library technology
  • Experience with social media preferred
  • Ability to speak two or more languages a plus
Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary

$1,381.67/week

Closing Date

Open until filled; review of resumes will begin May 18

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please visit the City of Somerville's jobs portal:

https://ci

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