Librarian, Town of Bridgewater Library, Bridgewater, MA

Posted July 19, 2020

Job Functions:

• Responsible for ensuring a consistent and positive user experience at the reference desk and other areas of the library when dealing with information requests, research, and technology.
• Identify and interpret patron needs; provide reference, readers’ advisory, public computer assistance and database services to library patrons in person, on the telephone, and by electronic means.
• Maintain and troubleshoot staff and public computer workstations and related equipment, while assisting in developing the library’s technology plan.
• Provide evolving technology instruction to patrons.
• Handle regular shifts on the public service desks, collection development, and assist with the library’s local history collection.
• Writes grant proposals and administers funded grant projects.
• Prepare monthly and statistical reports for state reporting and to facilitate maintenance of the library collection.
• Attend consortium and regional meetings and participate in continuing education to keep current with the latest technologies and trends as they relate to a public library setting.
• In cooperation with other departments, review and develop policies and procedures for overall library operation to recommend to the Director & Assistant Director.
• May undertake special projects, committee work, and other tasks as needed at the request of the Library Director or their designee.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
• Three years of professional library experience.
• The drive to assist patrons in a highly patron-centric library environment.
• Excellent communication skills, patience, problem solving, and the ability to work with patrons and staff with varying levels of expertise.
• Proficiency with MS Office, social media applications, electronic mailing lists.
• Familiarity with website design and graphic design desirable.
• Strong desire to innovate and integrate library resources into the community. 

How to Apply:

The orginal job posting with full description can be found here. To apply, submit your letter of interest and resume via e-mail to: [email protected] or by mail to Town Manager’s Office/Human Resources, REF: Librarian  66 Central Square – 2nd floor, Bridgewater, MA 02324. Resumes and applications will be reviewed when received. Only applicants that will be offered an interview will be contacted. Position is open until filled.