Librarian 2 - Periodicals and Government Documents Assistant

This is a paraprofessional librarian position, reporting to the Manager of Digital Resources and Serials, and under the overall direction of the Deputy Director of Adult Services.  This position contributes towards the daily operations of the Periodicals department; assists patrons in the use of library services, facilities and equipment; interprets library policies to patrons; and assists with Library collections and projects.  The ideal person in this position will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and have experience working with diverse populations in an urban community. Schedule will include evenings and weekend assignments and working at other locations.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         Community public service work and/or customer service-related position

·         Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI

·         Reliable transportation to travel between locations

PREFERRED

·         One (1) year of supervisory experience

·         One (1) year of data entry experience and/or community public service work, such as library, bookstore, or equivalent. Specific courses that have hands-on experience may be substituted for work experience

·         One (1) year customer service experience

·         Experience working with a diverse, urban population

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

NA

Salary Range$19.26 - $23.10  / hour

Salary Notes

Salary based on experience

Closing Date

10/18/24

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before OCTOBER 18, 2024 To: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents. **The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, [email protected]. **

The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship” http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/corecomp as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.