Head of Reference: Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours/wk)
Derry Public Library seeks an energetic, outgoing new member to lead the Reference team. Yes! We still have reference librarians here, who want to help people find answers to life’s burning questions and who believe the public library is an essential community asset. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude, lots of initiative, and enthusiasm to work collaboratively. Derry Public Library has a culture of supporting hard work, professional development and intellectual inquiry.
Derry Public Library seeks an energetic, outgoing new member to lead the Reference team. Yes! We still have reference librarians here, who want to help people find answers to life’s burning questions and who believe the public library is an essential community asset. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude, lots of initiative, and enthusiasm to work collaboratively. Derry Public Library has a culture of supporting hard work, professional development and intellectual inquiry.
Duties: The Head of Reference oversees all work of the reference staff, including, first and foremost, friendly customer service, plus programming, collection development, and technology support for staff and patrons. They are also a member of the Library’s Management Team, sharing responsibility for staff and public safety, as well as the building.
Qualifications: Successful candidate must be willing to work with people of all ages and levels of knowledge, and have confidence using technology in multiple applications. MLIS from an ALA accredited program, with relevant work experience, is required; candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Job includes one evening weekly and alternating Saturdays.
Salary range offered is $27.96-29.66/hr. Benefits include comprehensive health and dental insurance, as well as paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time off.
Submit a Town of Derry job application, cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Susan Brown, Assistant Director, Derry Public Library at susanb@derrypl.org by July 7, 2025. (Position start date September 8, 2025.)
Application form and further details available at https://www.derrypl.org/employment-opportunities.
