Adult Services Librarian, South Berwick Public Library (South Berwick, ME)
The South Berwick Public Library is seeking a full-time Adult Services Librarian. The Librarian will oversee adult programming, schedule visits and presentations for adults, promote library programs and events, work with the Library Director to develop the collection, provide limited oversight to Library Assistant and Library Page, and enforce library policy in the absence of the Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, promotion, and delivery of engaging adult programming.
Scheduling a monthly presentation, author visit, or speaker.
Ordering books on a monthly basis and cataloguing / processing new books weekly.
Maintaining the collections of adult fiction and nonfiction.
Selecting books for and leading the library’s monthly discussion group.
Overseeing library volunteers.
Creating a monthly flyer with library events and sending a monthly promotional email.
Theming and collecting materials for a monthly rotating book display.
Providing reference services to the public.
Providing excellent customer service at the front desk.
Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor's degree. Preference will be given to candidates holding ALA-accredited degrees and / or having relevant library experience. In addition, a successful Adult Services Librarian will demonstrate:
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently.
Strong communication skills.
Positive attitude and service orientation.
Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
This is a full-time, 35 hours per week onsite position with a four-day workweek, Wednesday-Saturday. Candidates must be able to work Saturdays and Wednesday evenings.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$47,000.00 - $52,000.00 / year
Salary Notes
Excellent benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement options-including pension, paid leave
Closing Date
07/11/2025
How to Apply
Please send your resume, letter of interest, and three professional references via email to: ledshaw@southberwicklibrary.org. Subject: Adult Services Librarian Application
Posted
2025-06-05