Job Description
This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job, is based at the our beautiful Carnegie Central Library, supervising a team of adult librarians, with collection development, reference, reader's advisory, and programming responsibilities. Get to know our beautiful city by watching these videos, then apply by Tuesday, November 2, 2021. They also work closely with the Manager to plan system-wide reference goals and services. The annual salary is $61,488. Apply here.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Generous benefits package available after 6 month probationary period.
Additional Info & Requirements
See more information about working for Springfield (MA) City Library here.
The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to a year to establish residency. Get to know more about our beautiful city: Get to Know Springfield Springfield's New Wave The Right Combination My Beloved Springfield
The Community
The Central Library is a lovely century-old building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. Our neighborhood includes the Springfield Museums, many apartment blocks, and Downtown Springfield. See inside.
The Supervisor works collaboratively with the Manager of Adult & Youth Information Services and a team of seven librarians. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and scheduling of the adult reference desks at the Central Library, and they assist the Manager in planning system-wide adult services goals and activities.
The Supervisor provides reference and reader's advisory service at the Central Library in person, over the telephone, or through email or other emerging technologies; supervises reference staff, assists the Manager in recruitment, training, professional development, counseling, evaluation, and coaching of staff; has collection development duties including reference materials (print and electronic) and government documents for the Central Library; participates in development, delivery, promotion, and evaluation of adult programs; and assists in writing and implementing grants as assigned.
We’re looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science. Preferred: Five years of experience in a library environment, including two years of supervisory experience. Thorough knowledge of information provision theory and practice. Specialized knowledge of various reading interests. Ability to demonstrate vision, strategic thinking, collaboration and inclusive leadership skills; flexibility and adaptability, and a willingness to embrace and drive change. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Creative problem solving skills. Demonstrated proficiency with emerging technologies, social networking tools and mobile applications.
The City has a residency requirement. New hires must be residents of Springfield within one year of the date of hire, and maintain city residency. The annual salary for this challenging and rewarding job is $61,488, with a generous benefits package available after a six month probationary period. When you apply, please include a cover letter so we can get to know you.
HR Info
Jean Canosa Albano
Assistant Director for Public Services
jcanosa@springfieldlibrary.org