Job Description
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 Librarian (full-time). Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield by watching the videos linked below, then apply by Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!
We have an entry-level Librarian position at our Sixteen Acres Branch Library, due to a promotion. The person hired for this position will create programs for people of all ages, answer reference questions, provide reader’s advisory, and engage with the community, among other duties. This branch features a programming room, heavy circulation, and an enthusiastic community. The annual salary is $48,754. Apply here. The job requires an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program. Candidates enrolled in an ALA-accredited degree program may be considered as well.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Generous benefit package available after completion of six month probationary period. The City recently added celebration of Juneteenth to its list of 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
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!
Review our mission and strategic priorities here. Come help us achieve this vision!
HR Info
Jean Canosa Albano
Assistant Director for Public Services
jcanosa@springfieldlibrary.org