Under supervision and within the framework of the Library policies and practices, to assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library’s programs of service to a diverse population characteristic to an urban setting and to perform professional work requiring application of substantial professional knowledge and experience.

Reports to:

Branch Librarian or ranking staff member.

Supervises:

As assigned, professional and non-professional staff members.

• Initiates, develops, plans and implements the Library’s programs of service to adults, young adults and children as assigned through personal consultations, reference and readers’ advisory services, outreach and programs.
• Develops interactive relationships within a defined neighborhood and implements activities to stimulate use of the Library’s resources by the community and local service agencies and organizations.
• Plans and conducts comprehensive programming for assigned segments of the general public in keeping with the programming responsibilities found in other P2 branch positions.
• Works with administrators and staff at the branch to develop, deploy and support outreach services for all ages and to identify service populations in the neighborhood.
• Performs readers’ advisory services and difficult or involved reference work for the general public.
• Provides instruction to increase patrons’ skills in the use of book resources and electronic databases.
• Manages program funds as assigned.
• Responsible for the development of assigned book collections and manages the appropriate materials budget.
• Compiles annotated lists and bibliographies involving book and non-book materials.
• Recommends and/or plans changes in service or new services.
• Responsible for oral presentations and written reports on assigned activities within the branch library.
• Assists in training professional and non-professional staff.
• May be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch in the absence of the Branch Librarian or other ranking staff member.
• Actively participates in system-wide committees, training and other professional activities.
• May be called upon to represent the Library on city-wide and state-wide committees.
• Performs other related and/or comparable duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. A master’s degree in library science from an accredited library school. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
• Two years of pertinent professional library experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
• Broad knowledge of Library policies, practices and procedures; extensive knowledge of popular book and non-book materials including bibliographic tools and sources; demonstrated knowledge of the techniques of programming; demonstrated interest in community and library work; demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong, interactive community relationships; demonstrated ability and willingness to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently; proven oral and written communication skills as well as Internet and other electronic database searching experience; demonstrated ability to work well with staff and public; initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact and courtesy.

Requirements:

• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Residency - Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire.
• CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-2
Hours per week: 35