Reference and Adult Programming Librarian Job at Auburnma in Auburn

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Reference and Adult Programming Librarian

The Auburn Public Library in Auburn, MA is looking to expand its team, and we have an exciting opportunity available to a qualified individual:

Reference and Adult Programming Librarian

The Auburn Public Library is looking for a talented, detail-oriented, creative individual to manage its reference desk and adult-focused programming and events. The selected individual will be responsible for staffing the library’s reference desk for a significant portion of each day, assisting patrons with more involved, reference-related inquiries, as well as planning, scheduling, and coordinating all of the library’s adult-focused programs. The Auburn Public Library has a very engaged, enthusiastic userbase, and there is significant interest in expanding adult programming beyond what is achievable with the current level of staff. Working closely with Auburn’s Youth Services Librarian, the selected individual would be tasked with developing a full-slate of new programs that enrich, educate, and excite all members of the greater Auburn Community.

The selected individual would be involved with collection development as well, providing significant input into purchasing decisions concerning adult fiction and nonfiction.

This individual would also be part of the library’s management team and would assist the library’s director with developing goals, policies, and the budget for the Auburn Public Library.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position, approximately one Saturday per month and the occasional weeknight as scheduling requires.

Responsibilities

• Staff the reference desk for a significant portion of each day and assist patrons with reference-related inquiries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all adult-focused programs and events.
• Develop new adult programming in collaboration with the Youth Services Librarian.
• Contribute to collection development, including purchasing decisions for adult fiction and nonfiction.
• Participate in the library’s management team and assist with goals, policies, and budgeting.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited Library Science program.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a library.
• Prior experience providing reference service and planning library programs for adults preferred.
• Knowledgeable about professional library methods and best practices (reference service and programming).
• Ability to engage creatively with others and manage tasks in a busy library environment.
• Knowledge of library administration including collection development, event planning, and budgeting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to high patron service.

Details

Starting salary $65,000-$73,000 based on qualifications along with full benefits.

Full job description for the position is attached. Position is open until filled, but initial review will begin on October 20, 2025. Please submit resumes and cover letters to Library Director Michael Zeller, mzeller@auburnma.gov.

The Town of Auburn is an equal opportunity employer.