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Estelle Lincoln
700 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts, USA
02116
Phone: 617/859-2356
Fax: 617/266-4673
hr@bpl.org
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Closing Date: This vacancy announcement is for continuing recruitment.
Location: Branch Libraries
Salary Range: $34,298 to $46,298 DOE
Basic Function: Under supervision, and within the framework of Library policies and practices, to participate in services to a diverse population characteristic to an urban setting and to perform professional work requiring application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and services.
Supervises: As assigned, professional and non-professional staff members.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Under supervision performs the following:
Assists in the development, planning and implementation of the Librarys program of service to adults, young adults, and children as assigned through personal consultations, reference and readers advisory services, outreach and programs.
Participates in the development of interactive relationships within a defined neighborhood and in the implementation of activities to stimulate use of the Librarys resources by the community and local service agencies and organizations.
Plans and conducts comprehensive programming for assigned segments of the general public.
Performs readers advisory services and difficult or involved reference for the general public.
Provides instruction to increase patrons skills in the use of book resources and electronic databases.
Manages program funds as assigned.
Participates in the development of assigned book collection and manage the appropriate materials budget.
Assists in the compilation of annotated lists and bibliographies involving book and non-book materials.
Responsible for oral presentations and written reports on assigned activities within the branch.
May be responsible for day to day operations of the branch in the absence of the Branch Librarian or other ranking staff member.
May participate in recommending and /or planning changes in service or new services.
Actively participates in system-wide committees, training and other professional activities.
Performs other related and/or comparable duties as assigned.
Qualifications: A bachelors degree from a recognized college or university and a masters degree in library science from an accredited library school. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
Knowledge of popular literature including bibliographic tools and sources; knowledge of the techniques of programming for the general public; interest in community and library work; willingness and ability to develop strong interactive community relationships; willingness to assume responsibility and carry out assignments independently; good oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to search the Internet and other electronic databases; ability to work well with staff and public; initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, courtesy.
Requirements: Must be a Resident of the City of Boston upon first day of hire.
Benefits: The Boston Public Library offers a generous benefits package including up to six weeks of vacation, fifteen sick days, personal time, group health which is 90% employer paid, 100% employer paid dental/vision plan, guaranteed pension plan, deferred compensation opportunities, and professional development.
To Apply: Please send Resume, References and Cover Letter (indicating where you found this vacancy) to:
Boston Public Library
Attention: Human Resources
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02117
Or Fax to:
(617) 266 - 4673
Or Email to:
HR@BPL.ORG
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