Librarian 2 Job at Metro Nashville in Nashville

The Librarian 2 performs professional duties involved in providing specialized library services to the public, may work as a Children's, Young Adult, or Adult Librarian in a large branch or in a specialized area of the library. Also performs related duties as required.

A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

• Performs professional library work in an assigned area.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of circulating, reference, and other collections of related materials.
• Provides Reference and Reader’s Advisory services to the public.
• Coordinates and/or presents library programs and events.
• Assists the public with the use of library materials and equipment.
• Maintains affiliations with professional library organizations and keeping abreast of new trends.
• Performs administrative duties as needed.
• Attends meetings and participates on system-wide committees as required.
• Specializes in services to one or more specific age groups depending on training and assignment.
• Serves as the person-in-charge as directed in the absence of the designated supervisor.

Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in a Library Science field, degrees must be accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) from an accredited college or university and two (2)years of professional library experience.

*No Substitution*



Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Knowledge of library methods, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of library materials and collections
• Knowledge of reference techniques
• Knowledge of the procedures involved in opening and closing a branch or division
• Fluent bilingual language skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.


Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640. #J-18808-Ljbffr