Job listing: Head of Reference (Full Time) Parkland Community Library

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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
One evening a week and one Saturday per month required
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:

Maryellen Kanarr Executive Director kanarrm@parklandlibrary.org

No phone calls. Please include the job title in the subject line of email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

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