The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is hiring a part-time Adult Reference Librarian.
Hours: 17 hours per week (Tue 3pm–8pm, Th 9am–2pm, Fri 10am–5pm)
Starting Salary: $28.35/per hour
Function: The position is responsible for providing informational library services to patrons. Duties include reference work and reader's advisory services, materials review, interlibrary loan, preparing library for opening and closing, creating displays, collection development, programming, and maintenance of various files and collections as well as promoting library use. This position is a primarily public facing position. This position is also responsible for any other duties assigned by the department head.
Special Skills and Requirements: The skills and knowledge required would be acquired with a Master’s Degree in Library Science, and two years of increasingly responsible professional library work, preferably with experience in library circulation/reference work. Excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions. Considerable knowledge of the needs of library patrons of all ages and the ability to provide the type and level of service needed. Excellent knowledge of reference tools and procedures. Considerable ability in oral and written communications. Ability to plan and work independently.
