Job Description:
The Wadleigh Memorial Library in Milford, NH has an immediate opening for a full time professional Reference & Adult Services Librarian. This welcoming and customer-service oriented professional Librarian will provide reference and adult services in a busy public library setting. They will spend half of their time serving the public at the Reference Desk and the other half of their time planning, promoting and executing Adult programs.
This is a full-time non-exempt 40-hour per week position. Schedule includes a mix of weekday, evening, and occasional weekend hours based on the operating, staffing, and programming needs of the library; flexibility in scheduling is necessary.
Requirements/Education:
The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of modern library policies, procedures, methods and practices. Must be thoroughly familiar with basic reference sources and research techniques; database and online reference sources, Internet, computer applications and library system software (familiarity with III or comparable ILS a plus). The ideal candidate should have public library & supervisory experience, be energetic, self-motivated, able to work under pressure and with only general supervision. Must have MLS from an accredited Library School or have comparable work experience and be pursuing degree (in which case MLS degree should be completed within 4 years).
Benefits:
Benefits package includes paid vacation, personal, and sick time; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Hiring Wage:
Compensation is $24.00 per hour.
Submit Resume:
TO APPLY: Applicants should send or email a statement of their interest and qualifications, a resume, and three professional references to: Betsy Solon, Library Director, Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua Street, Milford, NH 03055
or email "careers@wadleighlibrary.org"
Online URL:
https://www.wadleighlibrary.org/employment
Closing Date:
10/01/2023
