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Employment Opportunities

Reference Librarian (Part-Time)


Job Objective 

The Part-time Reference Librarian is responsible for providing reference services and for assisting in the performance of all necessary tasks to ensure that Indian Valley Public Library patrons receive excellent service. 


Essential Duties, Tasks & Accountabilities 

 

  • Provides reference services to the public, including answering reference questions, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance. 

  • Provides basic troubleshooting of equipment such as computers, mobile devices, printers, copy machines, scanners; assists library users with the internet, email, MS Office suite and other software packages. 

  • Participates in collection development and maintenance, including weeding, selecting, and evaluating materials.

  • Enforcing IVPL policies while maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment.

  • During evening and weekend shifts, this position serves as the Person in Charge and as such is responsible for closing the library and addressing any issues that arise during the shift. 

  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of of IVPL.

 

Qualifications 

 

  • MLS degree from an ALA accredited library school, or currently enrolled in a MLS program 

  • Experience working in libraries and with library reference materials, including print and electronic resources 

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 

  • Ability to work independently 

 

Job Hours: 

 

  • Alternating Saturdays (9:30-5)  and Sundays (12:30-5) (can be full weekend or alternating days, to be determined upon hire)

  • Tuesdays 8:30-4:30

  • Ability to pick up extra shifts as available


Starting Wage: $20.00/hour. No benefits. All library positions require a PA state criminal background check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and a FBI fingerprint-based federal criminal history background check as well as mandated reported training (to be done after hire). 

Position is open until filled.

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Send Cover Letter and Resume to:

Tracey Reed, Director

Indian Valley Public Library

215 723-9109 ext. 102

treed@ivpl.org

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