Librarian I Reference
Company: City of Somerville
Location: Somerville
Posted on: June 18, 2022
Job Description:
Department: -LibrariesDuties: -
- Reports to the Head of the Reference Department -
- Staffs Reference desk, assisting patrons in using print,
electronic resources, and technology, and providing exceptional and
engaging reference and readers advisory services
- Develops, selects, and maintains library collections as
assigned
- Works on readers advisory, displays, interlibrary loans, patron
requests, grants
- Promotes new and existing library collections, services,
programs, and events through outreach and in-library efforts, and
via print, web, and social media
- Encouraged to participate in programming and internal
committees
- May fill in as-needed at other public service desks, including
Circulation
- Attends professional workshops, seminars, conferences, and
continuing educational opportunities
- Keeps current in trends and best practices in the library
world
- Performs other duties as assignedRequirements: -Education and
Experience
- MLS from an ALA accredited library school, and at least two
years of professional or equivalent experience
- Ability to deal with the public effectively and pleasantly
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively
across all departments
- Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of library
technology
- Experience with social media preferred
- Ability to speak two or more languages a plusWork
EnvironmentThe work environment involves everyday discomforts
typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements.
Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions
are generally not unpleasant. -Physical and Mental RequirementsThe
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions
essential function.Physical Skills: -Little or no physical demands
are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves
sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of
stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional
lifting of objects such as books, office equipment and computer
paper (up to 30 lbs.). Job requires ability to bend, lift and carry
library materials and pull book carts (up to 50lbs.)Motor Skills:
-Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may
occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as
moving objects, operating a telephone system, computer and/or most
other office equipment, typing and/or word processing, filing, and
sorting.Visual Skills: -Visual demands include constantly reading
documents in print and on the computer, for general understanding
and for analytical purposes.Hours: -40 hours per week, including
evenings and Saturdays, and five (5) hours of paid lunch
weeklySalary: -$1,009.79 weekly plus benefitsCity of Somerville
residents are especially encouraged to apply.The City of Somerville
is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age,
national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in
alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and
procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with
disabilities free of charge, upon request.Persons with disabilities
who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication
(i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or
reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to
access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of
Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x
2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov. Benefits Somerville Offers
- Paid Time Off (4 weeks of vacation to start for non-union
classified positions)
- Health Insurance
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellness & Cancer Screening Release
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- MBTA Pass Program
- FREE BlueBikes Membership
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program (PSLF)Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions
and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the
benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville. This is not a
binding contract, please reach out to benefits@somervillema.gov
with any questions relating to benefits for specific union and
non-union positions. COVID-19 Vaccination RequiredTo better protect
the health and safety of staff and the public, all City of
Somerville employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as
of November 1, 2021. Exemptions and/or reasonable accommodations
are not guaranteed and will be reviewed by the City of Somerville
Human Resources Department on a case-by-case basis. Learn more at
somervillema.gov/HR/COVID19.Powered by JazzHR
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