Job Description
Candidate:
The Information Services department at the Nashua Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, organized and customer-focused Reference Librarian to join our six-person team. Our ideal candidate will have successful experience working with marginalized communities, be passionate about collection development, and excited to help close gaps in digital literacy. The Information Services team strives to co-create an inclusive and collaborative culture. We welcome emerging and seasoned professionals to apply.
Responsibilities:
Full time 40-hour union position, includes regular evening and weekend hours. Duties for this position include direct customer service at our Information Services desk, collection development, technology instruction, and providing one-on-one computer and reference support to customers. The person in this position may participate in community engagement opportunities.
Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in Library Science
· 1 year of work experience in a public library setting is required.
· Experience using Microsoft Office software and online research tools and databases is required.
· Knowledge of and experience using library eBook and streaming apps is required.
· Experience using Symphony or similar ILS is required.
· Excellent communication skills and demonstrated aptitude for serving the public.
· Experience with interlibrary loans, local history and technology instruction is preferred.
· Fluency in a second language is a plus.
Salary: Job Grade 5 - $51,295 - $58,805
Closing date: January 15, 2024
How to Apply: Submit cover letter, application/resume, and three professional references on city website.
The Community
Library:
The Nashua Public Library has provided free and equitable access to materials, resources, and entertainment since 1867. The library continues to grow and evolve with the best of 21st-century library programming, technology, and services to meet the community's needs. Our mission is to enrich our community by being a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment to discover, connect, create, and grow.