2024-04-18
City of Cambridge
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Cambridge
Massachusetts
02238
United States
Position Title: Staff Librarian, Children and Teens - Youth Services
Division: Cambridge Public Library
Rate: $33.57- $38.33 hourly
Application Requested: 5/3/24
Posting Date: 4/4/24
Civil Service Type: None
Number of Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Work Hours Information: The work week is 37.5 hours assigned in the best interests of the Library. The schedule includes evening and weekend hours and participation in a system-wide Saturday rotation. The initial schedule will be: Monday 8:30 - 5 Tuesday 10:30 - 7 Wednesday 8:30 - 5 Thursday 10:30 - 7 Friday (or off for Saturday) 8:30 - 5 Every third Saturday 8:30 - 5 (Saturday Rotation #2)
Job Code: L412
Sequence #: 724
Union Affiliation: CPLSA, MSLA, Local 4928
Description:
Location: Main Library, Youth Services
Reports to: Manager of Youth Services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver outstanding library services in a diverse community to patrons of all ages, especially youth (ages 0-18) and their caregivers. Assigned focus on serving the preteen and adolescent population transitioning between the Children’s Room and Teen Room spaces, services and collections and collaborating with the Teen Librarian on teen services. Perform professional reference, readers’ advisory, collection development, programming, and outreach activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited MLS program and experience working with youth, families, and diverse populations is required. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the required elements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Experience working in public libraries or other community settings is highly desirable. Professional librarian experience and fluency in a language in addition to English are desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ability to operate standard office equipment; transport carts of materials which can weigh more than 100 pounds across a level floor or on a ramp; carry baskets of materials weighing up to 30 pounds; pay attention to details and concentrate on tasks despite frequent interruptions and moderate noise levels; communicate effectively and exchange accurate information with coworkers and members of the public; read and organize written material; place library materials on shelves or carts which can be located at floor level or overhead
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work in assigned area, including office areas, training rooms, library locations, as needed. Normal office exposure to noise, stress and interruptions.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please upload the following documents to complete your application:
THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES, WRITTEN MATERIALS IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS, AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS IN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL BE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE, UPON REQUEST. THE CITY IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING A WORKFORCE CULTURE OF ANTIRACISM, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.
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