What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reference Librarian position at City of Springfield, Massachusetts?
Salary : $53,631.70 Annually
Location : CPLE-Library-Forest Park
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 03895
Department : Library
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Position Purpose / Summary
Responsible for providing reference and resource information and material and programs to the general public for the City of Springfield's Library Department. Responsible for assisting patrons to find and use library materials or provide referral to other sources and other similar duties pertaining to the Information Services department. Work is performed in accordance with accepted practices and procedures in the field of library sciences related to reference and resource material with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment under the general direction of the Branch Manager or Manager of Public Services who reviews work through observation, reports and conferences. Supervision maybe exercised over other employees.
Essential Functions
- Provides reference and instructional services to the general public, branches and regional libraries. Monitors performance of the periodicals collection. Assists the Internet Services Librarian in web maintenance. Oversees the production of bibliographic aids and performs similar duties affecting system wide operations as required.
- Participates in the common work of the department including outreach, books by mail, formal instruction, collection development, web development and maintenance, compilation of bibliographies and other reader advisory products, displays, etc.
- Plans, schedules and implements bibliographic instruction and other programs for students, special interest groups or the general public in the use of library services and collection. Participates in system-wide staff training program.
- Initiates and engages in special projects that analyze, design and develop special services for various diverse audiences. Participates individually or in work teams to make recommendations for new initiatives or changes in service as they relate to the overall operation of the reference desks.
- Keeps abreast of developments and technological advances in the library field, current events, popular reading interests, and other issues necessary to maintaining awareness of public information needs. Conducts informal training of other personnel to increase awareness of methods and practices.
- Performs routine tasks such a taking payments for microform copies, counting daily cash receipts, keeping statistics, re-filing and re-shelving ready-reference materials.
- Performs other similar duties as responsibility and necessity dictate or requested by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
NOTICE : The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.
Medical / Dental / Vision 75% City Subsidized
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision
Retirement Available to employees working 20 hours per week
Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.
Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.
Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1 / 4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.
Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
Training On the job and instructor led courses available
Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.
Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!
Do you have a bachelor's degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science?
Do you have two or more years of experience in a library environment?
Are you a current Springfield resident?
The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate?
Required Question
Salary : $53,632
