Job Description
This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job, is based at the Forest Park Branch Library, located in a historic neighborhood and adjacent to the Forest Park Middle School and steps away from a true city gem, the Olmstead firm-designed, 735 acres Forest Park. Get to know our beautiful city by watching these videos, then apply by Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
The Reference Librarian is part of a seven person team and has shared responsibility for reference services, reader's advisory, tech assistance, collection maintenance of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to adult and/or youth services. Work is performed under the direction of the Branch Supervisor and the Branch Manager. Apply here.
We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and the completion of an American Library Association-accredited Masters of Library Science. Candidates currently enrolled in an MLS program may also be considered. You'll need an excellent customer service orientation; and a "turned outward" approach to community engagement is ideal. Bilingual abilities desirable (English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Dari, or other community language). The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to a year to establish residency. The annual salary is $50,538.28, with the opportunity (optional) to earn more by working extra hours, including 5 hour shifts on Sundays, with Sunday hours paid at time and a half. When you apply, please include a cover letter so we can get to know you.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Generous benefit package available after completion of six month probationary period. The City recently added the celebration of Juneteenth to its list of thirteen paid holidays.
Additional Info & Requirements
The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to a year to establish residency. Take a look at our beautiful city:
Pynchon Plaza, with a peak at a new mural 2021
Fresh Paint Mural Festival 2019
When you apply, please upload a cover letter so we can get to know you.
The Community
Our City's population numbers 155,000. Our library system has nine locations: a downtown Central Library, and eight neighborhood branches. Take a virtual tour here! The Forest Park Branch is a lovely Carnegie library (1909) with a large Community Room, currently receiving upgrades, for programming and performances, as well as a dedicated children's program den. See inside.
Review our mission and strategic priorities here. Come help us achieve this vision! For more views and information, and to connect, please read this post.
HR Info
Jean Canosa Albano
Assistant Director for Public Services
jcanosa@springfieldlibrary.org