Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is hiring: Librarian I - Public & A

Overview

Librarian I - Public & Administrative Service, Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill) — Part-Time, 22.5 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm); AFSCME Unit I. Based primarily at the Haverhill campus with periodic work at the Lawrence campus.

Responsibilities

• Order new books and materials for the library collection.
• Assist library users in utilizing library resources and services.
• Contribute to the development of library policies; maintain records and files.
• Staff the public service desk and aid students and patrons in discovery and use of materials.
• Perform library circulation services for charging and discharging materials.
• Process payments and invoices for library materials; maintain related files and records.
• Contact users regarding overdue materials and coordinate shipping/receiving with agencies as needed.
• Conduct bibliographical searching; open, sort and distribute mail; operate office and audio-visual equipment.
• Prepare and maintain reports, inventory books, file and index materials, and repair or alter library items as required.
• Type catalog cards, correspondence, reports, and forms using a library keyboard.

The Classification Specification is available at: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specspers/Librarian.doc

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents.
• Ability to understand and apply agency procedures and guidelines governing the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, including formulas.
• Demonstrated ability to provide positive customer service experiences for a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written expression.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

NA

Salary Range

$34,020.48 - $48,229.89/year

Salary Notes

Pay grade 16. An appointment from outside the bargaining unit (AFSCME) must start at Step I of the range.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

How to Apply

View the full posting and application materials here: https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=E0519D2CE871C1B37C5F211BB9DBBE2E?JOBID=193737

Posted

2025-10-10 | Quick link to this job