Graduate Librarian 2 - Adult Services, Worcester Public Library (Worcester)
This position is an entry level, professional position under the direction of the Manager of Adult Services. The position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of adult services in a busy department, including providing customer assistance at various service points. The Adult Services Librarian provides professional reference & readers’ advisory services and maintains a working knowledge of library resources. This position plans and executes adult programming, outreach, digital literacy instruction, and collection development, and will work with diverse populations in an urban community. Work will include working one (1) evening per week and every other Saturday assignments; and working at other locations.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
· Masters of Library Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI
· Ability to travel between required locations
PREFERRED
· One (1) year of experience in a public library setting
· One (1) year of experience in customer service
· One (1) year experience with Adult programming
· One (1) year prior experience in an urban setting
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$31.63 - $41.35 / hour
Salary Notes
Salary based on experience
Closing Date
4/25/2025
How to Apply
TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, APRIL 25, will receive preference, 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, Hiring@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
2025-04-10