The Town of Billerica seeks a friendly, dependable, independent, and detail-oriented candidate to serve as a Reference and Community Services Librarian. This position plays a key role in extending the Library’s presence into the community.
Duties/Description:
- Facilitates access to library materials in all available formats and provides expert guidance to patrons of all ages requesting information or on-the-spot assistance with technology
- Proposes, plans, and oversees the Library’s community outreach programs to fully integrate the Library into the community
- Distributes print marketing materials to various locations in town
- Manages Beanstack and coordinates with the vendor
- Selects library materials for purchase in assigned areas
- Attends workshops, trainings, and conferences, and participates in professional development activities
- Other job functions as assigned
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
A Master’s Degree in Library Science in a program accredited by the American Library Association. Minimum of one to two years’ experience in library work preferred.
Strong public service commitment along with a high degree of initiative, independence and excellent interpersonal skills; ability to exercise judgment in dealing effectively with diverse constituencies in a responsive manner; ability to set priorities and manage time effectively; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively; positive attitude a must.
Benefits:
Includes prorated paid time off.
Hiring Wage Range:
$28.96 - $39.56 / hour in 9 steps.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
17.5-hour work week includes every other Saturday and one Sunday per month. Schedule is Tuesdays 4pm-9pm; Wednesdays 9am-2pm; Fridays/Saturdays 9am-5pm.
How to submit an application/resume:
Apply to:
Sharon Lomison, Assistant Library Director
Billerica Public Library
15 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821
slomison@billericalibrary.org
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://billerica.gov/career/reference-community-services-librarian/
Please include cover letter, resume and three references (PDF format preferred if submitting electronically).
Closing date for submissions:
2/11/2026
Duties/Description:
- Facilitates access to library materials in all available formats and provides expert guidance to patrons of all ages requesting information or on-the-spot assistance with technology
- Proposes, plans, and oversees the Library’s community outreach programs to fully integrate the Library into the community
- Distributes print marketing materials to various locations in town
- Manages Beanstack and coordinates with the vendor
- Selects library materials for purchase in assigned areas
- Attends workshops, trainings, and conferences, and participates in professional development activities
- Other job functions as assigned
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
A Master’s Degree in Library Science in a program accredited by the American Library Association. Minimum of one to two years’ experience in library work preferred.
Strong public service commitment along with a high degree of initiative, independence and excellent interpersonal skills; ability to exercise judgment in dealing effectively with diverse constituencies in a responsive manner; ability to set priorities and manage time effectively; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively; positive attitude a must.
Benefits:
Includes prorated paid time off.
Hiring Wage Range:
$28.96 - $39.56 / hour in 9 steps.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
17.5-hour work week includes every other Saturday and one Sunday per month. Schedule is Tuesdays 4pm-9pm; Wednesdays 9am-2pm; Fridays/Saturdays 9am-5pm.
How to submit an application/resume:
Apply to:
Sharon Lomison, Assistant Library Director
Billerica Public Library
15 Concord Road
Billerica, MA 01821
slomison@billericalibrary.org
URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://billerica.gov/career/reference-community-services-librarian/
Please include cover letter, resume and three references (PDF format preferred if submitting electronically).
Closing date for submissions:
2/11/2026
