Reference Librarian

About the City of Brockton:

Brockton is a vibrant city located 20 miles south of Boston. Its convenient location provides easy access to the greater Boston metropolitan area, Cape Cod, and Providence. We are proud of our diverse population, our dedicated employees and volunteers, our cultural opportunities, and our award-winning public school system. Our employees are our most valuable asset! We offer a comprehensive benefit package, a defined benefit pension, and a supportive and inclusive work environment. 

Job Description:

The City of Champions is hiring!  Our Human Resources department seeks a knowledgeable and people oriented Reference Librarian to join our team.   The successful candidate will have a superior grasp on how to find information, how to evaluate the quality and accuracy of information sources and possess a strong awareness of information organization across physical and digital resources. Working in collaboration with a dedicated group of Adult Services librarians, the Reference Librarian plays the key role of information professional while assisting library patrons with their information and research needs, providing the necessary guidance and support in this ever-shifting contemporary information landscape.

This is a full time (35 hours per week) year round position required to work one or two evenings a week, two Saturdays out of four, and morning, afternoon, and evening hours.  The position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary work period.  The position will be compensated in eight step raises (on or after the anniversary of employment).

Duties: 

·         Actively assists adult and young adult patrons in using print, non-print and electronic resources to secure information

·         Selects and weeds non-fiction books and non-print material in designated areas

·         Reviews, selects, and updates bookmarked Internet sites

·         Participates in decisions regarding uses of electronic technology

·         Assists patrons in using computer resources

·         Researches obituary information

·         Prepares readers' advisory materials and aids

·         Works with community, agencies and groups to enable the library to better serve patrons

·         Inputs data in the OCLN database

·         Maintains displays and exhibits

·         Participates in workshop and training opportunities 

·         Serves on professional and network committees

·         May be required to serve as "Librarian in Charge" in the absence of Supervisors, Assistant Library Director or the Library Director.

Qualifications

·         MLS candidate required, MLS preferred (if candidate, must receive degree within 5 years of appointment)

·         Technical skills searching the Internet and on-line services required

·         Ability to train and supervise assigned employees and/or volunteers

·         Ability to relate to patrons and staff with professional friendliness, patience, tact and resourcefulness 

·         Ability to converse in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Creole or another language spoken by one of Brockton's linguistic minority population desirable

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$46,156.00 - $61,753.00  / year

Salary Notes

8 Steps

Closing Date

Open until filled

How to Apply

Click here to apply via the City of Brockton website.