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Multiple Openings (Closing Soon), Springfield City Library, Springfield, MA

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We’ve just posted multiple job openings at the Springfield City Library. Is one of them for you? Please take a look and apply or share with great candidates. The closing date for all postings is Monday, October 19 at 11:59 pm Eastern time.

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates for the following positions: Librarian (part-time), Children’s Librarian (one part-time, one full-time), Branch Library Supervisor, Information Services Supervisor, Business Manager, and Manager of Technical Services and Collection Development. Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield by watching these videos, then apply by Monday, October 19, 2020.

We have an entry-level part-time librarian position at our Library Express at Pine Point. This small branch is powered by visits from children and families as well as learners attending classes in co-located adult basic education programs. The annual salary is $23,963.42. Apply here.

The Children’s Librarian positions are based in the Central Library’s Children’s Room. These entry-level jobs provide opportunities to develop and shine your skills in programming, collection development, reader’s advisory, and community engagement. The annual salary is $23,963.42 (part-time) or $48,574.50 (full-time). Apply part-time here and full-time here

The Branch Supervisor position is based at our busy East Forest Park Branch Library with a focus on oversight of all branch activities and on adult services. The East Forest Park Branch Library was built and opened to the public in December 2019, and the position is vacant due to a retirement. The annual salary is $56,335.50. Apply here.

The Information Services Supervisor works at our beautiful Carnegie Central Library, supervising a team of adult librarians, with collection development, government documents, reference, reader’s advisory, and more responsibilities. They also work closely with the Manager to plan system-wide reference goals and services. The position is vacant due to a retirement. The annual salary is $59,085. Apply here.

The Business Manager is based at our Central Library and is part of the leadership team in the Director’s Office. They oversee three staff members as well as finance, human resources, contracts, and other administrative duties. The position is vacant due to a retirement. The annual salary is $70,391.36. Apply here.

We also seek a Manager of Technical Services and Collection Development to fill a vacancy created by a retirement. They will be based at our Central Library and oversee the work of cataloging and acquisitions workers as well as manage our significant collections budget, including endowments and trusts. The annual salary is $62,849.28. Apply here.

We seek candidates who can embrace the attitude that “It’s All Yours, Just Ask,” and who see the library as a place to help strengthen our city through strong connections and constructive dialogue. We are here to help community members find what they need, no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they’re looking for, because the Springfield City Library is their place of connection to information and knowledge, culture, and community.

How to Apply:

Further job details and job applications are available on the City of Springfield’s website. The closing date for all positions is Monday, October 19, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. Be sure to upload a compelling cover letter when you apply.

Inquiries via LinkedIn or email are welcome, but all applications must be filed on the City’s website.