PT Substitute Reference & Children's Librarian - Library Job at Beverly City Hal

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PT Substitute Reference & Children's Librarian - Library

Title: Substitute Reference and Children's Librarian

Supervisor: Head of Reference Services/Head of Children’s Services

Grade: N/A

Union: No

Summary:

The Substitute Reference Librarian fills in as-needed on the reference desk or in the Children’s Room. This position works under the general supervision of the Head of Reference Services and the Head of Children's Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for working at the Reference desk or Children’s service desk to assist patrons in a friendly and professional manner with their information needs.
• Instructs patrons in the use of the online catalog and other library resources. Provides one-on-one instruction and answers questions about electronic devices and digital resources.
• Performs reader advisory services for all ages. Able to establish and maintain courteous, effective and professional service to patrons of all ages.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Troubleshoots various equipment, such as computers, printers, fax machines, microform machines, etc. as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate school program accredited by the American Library Association.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance or stoop.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume to karasin@noblenet.org, or Meghan Karasin, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915. Preference to applications received by August 15, 2025, but position will remain open until filled.

Category: Part Time Opportunities   Status: Open   Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume to karasin@noblenet.org, or Meghan Karasin, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915   Salary: $26.86/hr   Posted July 14, 2025 12:00 PM   Closing: Open Until Filled