Lynn Personnel Department

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CITY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS

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Posting Date	October 20, 2021
Department	Lynn Public Library
Job Title	Librarian I, Circulation Department
Vacancies	One (1) Full-Time
Union Eligible	Lynn Public Library Staff Association
Work Hours	35 hours weekly, incl. one night per week and every other Saturday
Salary/Hourly	$41,698.68-$52,123.35 (Salary determined by educational attainment per collective bargaining agreement)
Duties and Responsibilities	Understands and is able to perform all jobs related to circulation services including checking materials in and out; registering new patrons; maintenance of patron records. Providing reader’s advisory service and user instruction to patrons Assists with book selection and takes recommendations for items to be purchased Assist with planning and implementing appropriate programs for adults Provides patrons with general information on library services; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities Serve as a liaison to community agencies and groups Makes presentations to community groups communicating library programs and services. Prepare publicity for services and resources Maintain awareness in library trends Reads and reviews books and other library materials Provide excellent customer service Receives and resolves circulation-related problems Assists with interpretation and enforcement of library policies Attend relevant workshops Other duties as required
Qualifications	Minimum four-year college degree/MLS preferred Considerable knowledge of library services, programs and literature Relevant experience working in a public library, a demonstrated customer-service orientation, and familiarity with automated integrated library systems preferred Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons Excellent knowledge of online communications and social networking tools Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds required Must be able to stand for long periods of time, reach overhead, bend down, and push book carts weighing up to 50 lbs. Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply CITY RESIDENCY REQUIRED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE
How To Apply	Completed application with a cover letter can be submitted via e-mail (personnel@lynnma.gov), regular post or in person at the Personnel Department, Room 307, Lynn City Hall, during regular business hours. If submitting via e-mail, please include the “JOB TITLE” in the subject line. Applications must be submitted by the deadline below, or you will not be considered.
Email Subject Job Title	“Circulation Librarian”
Closing Date	Tuesday, November 02, 2021

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The City of Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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If you have any questions about the application process or need assistance, please call (781) 586-6884 or email us at personnel@lynnma.gov.

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