Staff Librarian, Woburn Public Library (Woburn)
ABOUT WOBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Woburn Public Library is a national historic landmark built in 1879, boasting a state-of-the-art new addition that is an architectural marvel. The newly renovated space re-opened to the public in March 2019 and houses a spacious Children’s Room and Teen Room. We are in an exciting time of growth and expansion offering an opportunity to join an extremely talented, hardworking team.
The Woburn Public Library is a recipient of the 2023 American Institute of Architects/American Library Association (AIA/ALA) Library Building Design Award; an award that honors the best in library architecture and design. The Library presents the best work environment both in terms of its physical structure and its amazing team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Woburn Public Library is seeking a professional librarian to assist at public service desks and with technical services and programming functions. This is a full-time, benefited position: 37.5 hours/week including one week night and alternate Saturdays.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
· Responds to phone and in person inquiries from the public
· Assists with technical services – acquisitions, cataloging and processing new materials
· Participates in collection development, including selection and weeding of materials
· Develops Lib-Guides, book lists and other user aids
· Promotes use of the library through postings on the website and through social media
· Assisting with library programs and activities as needed
· Assists patrons with public computer use, including troubleshooting, printing, and scanning
· Assists patrons with digital resources, including OverDrive and library databases
· Provides Readers’ Advisory services
· Performs interlibrary loan functions (Commonwealth Catalog, OCLC, etc.)
· Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution
· Excellent customer service skills and experience
· Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
· Must be comfortable answering basic technology questions regarding various devices and forms of digital content
· Ability to maintain acceptable professional boundaries when interacting with patrons
· Public library experience, ideally within the Minuteman Library Network, is preferred
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$58,926.10 / year
Salary Notes
City’s health, retirement and benefits package.
Closing Date
Open until filled
How to Apply
TO APPLY
Please submit via email a cover letter and resume (in a single PDF) to Shawna Healey, Human Resources Director, shealey@cityofwoburn.com.
This is a union position. The City of Woburn is EOE/AA Employer.
Posted
2025-11-05