Librarian I - Reference

City Of Warwick • Warwick, RI

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About The Position

The Librarian I - Reference position at the City of Warwick involves providing adult services, including patron assistance, program planning, and collection development. The role requires engaging with patrons to help them access library resources, conducting programs, and maintaining the library's digital presence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school; or a substantially equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing professional library services, and patron services.
• Experience in reference services and library service to adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers in-person, telephone and e-mail questions and directs patrons conducting research using resources in multiple formats.
• Assists patrons and colleagues in teen services.
• Helps patrons locate and select materials, including showing and teaching patrons how to access and use the library's digital resources, such as Libby and Hoopla.
• Provides reference and readers advisory service by giving book talks and reviews.
• Plans, develops and conducts programs and services for adults, including computer classes.
• Participates in outreach programs and special outreach events.
• Engages in training, education and self-directed learning to keep current on trends in reference services.
• Attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations.
• Conducts class tours for middle and high school classes to provide bibliographic instruction.
• Evaluates and selects library materials in a variety of formats for adults and young adults.
• Selects materials for branch libraries, coordinates the library's interlibrary loan service.
• Develops and prepares bibliographies; and maintains various files and indexes.
• Develops and maintains content for the library's webpage.
• Contributes content to social media such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Plans, arranges and sets up displays.
• Supervises paraprofessional and clerical staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the department head.
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• Individual and family health and dental insurance
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave
• Pension
• Life insurance
• Optional supplemental retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree