Job description

The Parkland Community Library in Allentown, PA is currently accepting applications for a F/T Head of Reference to lead our busy Reference department and manage library technology. We are seeking an enthusiastic, patron-focused librarian with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Head of Reference (Full Time)

• 35 hours per week
• Evenings as needed and 1 Saturday per month required
• $19.84 per hour to start

Qualifications:

• A Master's in Library Science degree (MLS), from an accredited college or university
• 3 years experience as a professional librarian, including a minimum of 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Spark ILS software and familiarity with computer networks desired

Responsibilities:

• Provide readers advisory and reference services to library patrons, helping them research information, locate library materials, and use technology
• Promote library collections, services, and programming when appropriate
• Select and maintain print non-fiction, reference, periodical, and database collections
• Provide training and supervision to members of staff, establish work schedules, and delegate work assignments
• Collect, organize and prepare usage data and statistics for state reports
• Troubleshoot library technology, including the library’s ILS, with support from outside IT vendors as needed
• Attend staff meetings and participate in continuing education by attending position-appropriate conferences, meetings, workshops and webinars
• Perform other duties as required

Satisfactory completion of a criminal history, child abuse screening, and FBI fingerprinting prior to employment and every three years thereafter is required.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to:

Jaclyn Hoimes, hoimesj@parklandlibrary.org

Please include the job title in the subject line of email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.84 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Allentown, PA 18104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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