Librarian - Reference, Somerville Public Library; Somerville

Librarian I - Reference, Somerville Public Library (Somerville)

Reports to the Head of the Reference Department

• 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

• 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 Time

MLS/Masters

$1,381.67/week

Open until filled; review of resumes will begin May 18

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