Adult Services Librarian, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, South Hamilton, MA
Posted October 28, 2021
Description:
The Adult Services Librarian provides high quality and innovative programming including planning, implementing, publicizing and executing adult programs, including educational and recreational programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, run and evaluate all programs for adults including booking, advertising and vetting of speakers/performers hired for library programs; Create, design, and maintain all brochures, publicity, weekly press releases, promotional materials, event fliers and monthly electronic newsletter for distribution in-house and at other venues; Oversee scheduling of meeting rooms and program rooms for both library and public users; outreach and partnership contact for grassroots and town organizations; Coordinate social media marketing especially Instagram and Twitter and explores new social media platforms to recommend for use; Oversee the acquisition, organization, and accessibility of the local history collection, including digitization of materials in concert with the Head of Reference; Provides coverage for all public service desks; provides reader’s advisory services; assists patrons with copiers, printers, microfilm machine and computers.
Qualifications
Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university
Knowledge of current and emerging library technology, trends, and practices
Ability to teach and problem solve across a wide range of technologies including computers, desktop publishing equipment, office equipment, automated library equipment
Ability to function well as part of a team that supports the overall goals of the library
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$26.28 – $30.19 / hour
Closing Date
November 15, 2021
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Library Director, Kim Butler via email at [email protected].
Full job description at: https://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Adult-Services-Librarian.pdf