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City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155

Part-Time Information/Reference Librarian

City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155, Medford, Massachusetts, us, 02153

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This range is provided by City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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$20.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Basic Function Part-time non-union position. An average of one Saturday per month. Staffs both the Information and Reference Desks. Reports to the Assistant Director and Head of Reference.

Information Desk

Greets patrons as they enter the building.

Answers the telephone.

Provides directional guidance to patrons.

Assists patrons with locating materials.

Assists with holds and interlibrary loans.

Troubleshoots circulation and interlibrary loan issues with the circulation desk staff.

Provides information about library and network policies and procedures.

Books museum passes.

Books meeting room reservations.

Other tasks as necessary.

Reference Desk

Greets patrons as they enter the Reference Department.

Assists patrons with reference and research inquiries.

Assists patrons with public access computers and other equipment.

Assists patrons with locating materials.

Assists patrons with local history research.

Assists patrons with electronic resources.

Minimum Requirements Master of Library and Information Science degree or degree in progress from an ALA accredited college or university.

Special Working Conditions 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. Work is performed in a busy library environment with frequent interruptions. Work may include sitting or standing at a counter for extended periods of time. The employee may be required to move full and empty book carts, shelve and retrieve library materials and office supplies from high and low settings. Employee is frequently required to bend, reach, and move throughout the library. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation are essential to permit the employee to read, sort and shelve library materials and maintain patron and cataloging records.

Position Details Position: Part-time Information/Reference Librarian #J2025 – 0073.

Department: Library.

Hours of Work: (15-19 hours per week, weekdays, weekends, evenings, and on‑call as needed).

Salary: Non-Union, $20/hour, non-benefited.

How to Apply Address All Cover Letters and Resumes To

Human Resources Department.

City of Medford – Room 204.

85 George P. Hassett Drive

Medford, MA 02155

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov.

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org.

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer. Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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