Head of Public Services - Amesbury Public Library - Amesbury (MA)

Position Available

Head of Public Services
Amesbury Public Library
Union

Job Summary:
The Amesbury Public Library is seeking an innovative and experienced librarian to lead the reference and circulation departments as one cohesive public face for the library. Together these departments provide access to library resources in support of the Amesbury community and the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC). This librarian will super-vise and work with department staff to develop and implement the library’s strategic vision and services and initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of the Amesbury community. The Head of Public Services manage six (6) staff across the reference and circulation departments, overseeing all daily reference and circulation functions, interlibrary-loans, and network transfers on an automated library system. Occasionally this position will provide desk coverage for both the ref-erence and circulation desks.

Supervision Required:  Library Director, and Assistant Director

Salary
$31.62 an hour, (Grade 16, Step 1). 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday (occasional nights may be required) and Saturdays on rotation. Full Benefits

Qualifications
Graduate of a four-year college with a Master’s degree in Library Science with five (5+) years’ experience in library administration required. Demonstrated supervisory/management experience required. Experience staffing reference and circulation desks highly desirable. Demonstrated marketing experience, particularly in social media highly desirable.

Special Requirements:
Certificate in Librarianship from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

To Apply
Send or email resume and letter of application to:Alyssa PremoHuman Resources Office City of Amesbury62 Friend StreetAmesbury, MA 01913premoaa@amesburyma.gov

Deadline
Open until filled