Reference Librarian

Due to a promotion, we have a new opportunity for you to consider. This part-time, 18.5 hours/week job, is based at the Forest Park Branch Library, located in a historic neighborhood and adjacent to the Forest Park Middle School and steps away from a true city gem, the Frederick Olmsted firm-designed, 735 acre Forest Park. Get to know our beautiful city by reading more here , then apply by Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm.  

The Reference Librarian is part of a seven person team and has shared responsibility for reference services, reader's advisory, tech assistance, collection maintenance of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to adult and/or youth services. Apply here. 

The Forest Park Branch is a lovely Carnegie library (1909) with a large Community Room, recently upgraded, for programming and performances, as well as a dedicated children's program den.  See inside here.

Springfield is a city of about 156,000 people. Established in 1636 and located in western Massachusetts on the banks of the Connecticut River and spreading eastward, the "City of Homes" offers a mixed housing stock, from expansive Victorians to friendly apartment blocks. Its flat landscape of 33 square miles is home to the 730 acre Forest Park and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Springfield City Library is community-centered and has a Central Library and 8 branches. We are Welcoming, Trusted, Connected, and Innovative. Review our mission and strategic priorities here. Come help us achieve this vision!

Learn about Springfield when you check out these links to videos showing some of the highlights of our beautiful city! Our city is adorned with over 80 artistically created murals, including two on library branches. We are home to an AHL professional hockey team, a symphony orchestra, four Smithsonian-affiliated museums plus numerous independent and college galleries, and many other activities to get involved in.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor's degree and the completion of an American Library Association-accredited Masters of Library Science. Candidates currently enrolled in an MLS program may also be considered. You'll need an excellent customer service orientation; and a "turned outward" approach to community engagement is ideal. Bilingual abilities desirable (English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Dari, or other community language). The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to a year to establish residency. The annual salary is $26,458.12, with the opportunity (optional) to earn more by working extra hours, including 5 hour shifts on Sundays, with Sunday hours paid at time and a half. 

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary$26,458.12  / year

Salary Notes

A generous benefits package is available after a 6 month probationary period. Thirteen paid holidays include Juneteenth.

Closing Date

Thursday, October 31, 2024

How to Apply

We'd love to get to know you better through a cover letter you can upload when you apply.