Job Details

Adult Services Librarian, Forbes Library (Northampton)

Salary and benefits:
● Grade 9 ($36,862-$46,472/year), 30 hrs/week including one evening per week and one Saturday per month (plus additional evenings/Saturdays as needed for programming)
● Benefits including pension, health and dental insurance, and paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick time
● This position is a member of the Forbes Library Employee Association bargaining unit  

The Adult Services Librarian provides professional assistance, information, and materials to library patrons and supports programming and community engagement. They provide easy access to and engagement with all kinds of creative culture, fostering a community rich in curiosity, free inquiry, lifelong learning, expression and enjoyment. Strong customer service, communication, and technological skills are required, as well as adaptability, flexibility, and creativity.  
Essential Functions
May include, but are not limited to:
● Provide direct patron service for Adult Services areas, including research assistance and technology support and instruction
● Develop, present, and promote diverse and inclusive public programs, in person, virtual and hybrid
● Provide readersʼ/viewersʼ/listenersʼ advisory service; explore new advisory opportunities to promote collections, programs, and services, through newsletters, displays, social media, and other strategies
● Provide promotional and marketing support on library social media accounts
● Member of website development team; maintain and update libraryʼs web presence
● Support community engagement through outreach to community spaces and networking; develop collaborative partnerships with community organizations
● Participate in circulating collection management, including adult fiction, nonfiction, and/or Library of Things
● Participate in library committees and working groups
● Train and supervise work study students, volunteers, and part-time staff
● Grant writing and management
● Assume role of department head in their absence
● Other duties as assigned 

Forbes Library ranks in the top ten (for our population group) statewide for annual circulation. The Adult Services Librarian embraces and uplifts Forbes Libraryʼs values:  
● Welcoming - we offer an inclusive space that builds community and belonging
● Inspiring - we foster curiosity, creativity, fun, and lifelong learning
● Equitable - we ensure that the library is accessible and free for all

Forbes Library values diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and is committed to an empathetic and supportive work environment. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the team we are building, and value professionals who care deeply about supporting the growth of all library employees.  

Qualifications

MLS and experience working with the public at a busy public library. Strong customer service, creativity and self-motivation, independent thinking and initiative, strong communication skills and flexibility and adaptability to change.  

Preferred:  
● Experience with graphic design and marketing, and the ability to create effective and visually appealing promotional materials
● Experience with Wordpress website design and management
● Bilingual with fluency in one of the following languages: Spanish/French/Arabic/ASL 

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$36,862.00 - $46,472.00  / year

Salary Notes

Benefits including pension, health and dental insurance, and paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick time

Closing Date

A first review of applications will begin August 4, 2025.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Lisa Downing, Library Director, via email jobs@forbeslibrary.org. 

Posted

2025-07-14 |  Quick link to this job