Graduate Librarian 2 - Talking Book Library, Worcester Public Library (Worcester)
A professional position working under the supervision of the Head of the Worcester Talking Book Library with overall oversight by the Executive Director of the Worcester Public Library. The position will be responsible for outreach, programming, and readers’ advisory services focusing on individuals with a print disability and involves collaborating with those organizations that serve them. This position participates in the development of adult collections, programming, outreach, and information and digital literacy instruction Prior experience working with diverse populations in an urban community
Work will include evening and weekend assignments and working at other locations.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Qualifications
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
· Master’s in Library Science Degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library commissioners.
· Experience working with individuals who have a visual, physical, or reading disability.
· Must have access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner.
· Valid driver’s license required.
· Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Two (2) years Community Outreach experience
· Two (2) years cataloging experience with a solid knowledge of ALA’s Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) and familiarity with original cataloging of library materials.
· Proficiency in descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), as well as MARC21 standard and a least one classification scheme such as LLC or DDC.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$27.85 - $36.36 / hour
Salary Notes
Salary determined by experience
Closing Date
9/6/2024
How to Apply
To apply: please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before SEPTEMBER 6, 2024: To: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, HR@Worcesterma.gov.
The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship” http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/corecomp as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.
Posted
2024-08-26