Part-Time Information/Reference Librarian

BASIC FUNCTION:

Part-time non-union position. An average of one Saturday per month. Staffs both the Information and Reference Desks. Reports to the Assistant Director and Head of Reference.

Information Desk:

• Greets patrons as they enter the building.
• Answers the telephone.
• Provides directional guidance to patrons.
• Assists patrons with locating materials.
• Assists with holds and interlibrary loans.
• Troubleshoots circulation and interlibrary loan issues with the circulation desk staff.
• Provides information about library and network policies and procedures.
• Books museum passes.
• Books meeting room reservations.
• Other tasks as necessary.

Reference Desk:

• Greets patrons as they enter the Reference Department.
• Assists patrons with reference and research inquiries.
• Assists patrons with public access computers and other equipment.
• Assists patrons with locating materials.
• Assists patrons with local history research.
• Assists patrons with electronic resources.

Minimum Requirements:

Master of Library and Information Science degree or degree in progress from an ALA accredited college or university.

Special Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a busy library environment with frequent interruptions. Work may include sitting or standing at a counter for extended periods of time. The employee may be required to move full and empty book carts, shelve and retrieve library materials and office supplies from high and low settings. Employee is frequently required to bend, reach, and move throughout the library. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation are essential to permit the employee to read, sort and shelve library materials and maintain patron and cataloging records.

POSITION: Part-time Information/Reference Librarian #J2025 – 0073.
DEPARTMENT: Library.
HOURS OF WORK: (15-19 hours per week, weekdays, weekends, evenings, and on-call as needed).
SALARY: Non-Union, $20/hour, non-benefited.

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO:

• Human Resources Department.
• City of Medford – Room 204.
• 85 George P. Hassett Drive
• Medford, MA 02155

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to [email protected] .

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – .

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.