Job Details

Assistant Director, Medford Public Library (Medford)

BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for supporting the Director of Library in overseeing the daily operations of 
the library, including circulation, interlibrary loan, adult programming, collection management, and 
information services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ Assists the Director in the operation of the library including the development of library policies, 
maintenance of patron accounts, responding to patron reference questions, circulation of books and 
materials, cataloging, technology updates, programs, and related services.
▪ Shares supervision of library staff and volunteers, including scheduling, supervision of the 
circulation desk, interlibrary loans, clerical staff, hiring, employee evaluations, and opening and 
closing the building as needed.
▪ Conducts orientation and training and professional development opportunities for staff and 
volunteers. 
▪ Supports the Director with financial and budget planning and management, including preparing 
payroll, hiring, scheduling, and maintaining staff operations.
▪ Maintains the Library website and social media presence; promote Library events to local 
organizations.
▪ Oversees Inter Library Loan operations including network issues, incomplete returns and out-of-new 
Inter Library Loans.
▪ Plans and schedules adult programs and performances with Director; seeks grant opportunities for 
programming and collaborates with other community organizations on programming.
▪ Supervises operations, maintenance, and programming in Maker Space and Tech Lab.
▪ Coordinates the Historical Collection, the Library of Things, and the Homebound delivery program.
▪ Oversees adult print collection management; selects adult fiction and non-fiction; tracks high 
demand items; monitors usage and circulation statistics; weeds adult print collections as needed.
▪ Responds to patron requests, suggestions, technical issues, and resolves service issues. 
▪ Attends library workshops or seminars to maintain knowledge of new developments in library 

science and related services including technology.
▪ Monitors the Library building and grounds to ensure proper maintenance and recommends 
improvements and repairs.
▪ Fills in for the Director in the Director’s absence.
▪ Performs other related job duties as required.

Beneficial:
▪ Municipal experience.
▪ Advanced Excel Experience

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
▪ Master's of Library and Information Science 
▪ 5 years of related experience preferred.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$1,522.06 - $1,874.79  / week

Salary Notes

(Non-Union L-7)

Closing Date

4/27/26

How to Apply

How to Apply:
Email your cover letter, resume and standard application to jobs@medford-ma.gov, include the job title in the subject line.
Mail your resume, cover letter and standard application to the Human Resources Department, Medford City Hall Room 204, 85 George P. Hassett Drive Medford MA 02155.

Posted

2026-04-16 |  Quick link to this job