Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Services Librarian

Department:	Library	Wage:	S6 $64,010
Reports to:	Head of Adult Services	Union:	Non-Union
Effective:	November 2025	Location:	Library
FLSA Status:	Exempt	Part Time:	34 hours a week, nights & Saturdays included

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Enthusiastic individual wanted to work in a busy, team-oriented library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and online resources. This position is responsible for staffing services desk, helping patrons of all ages locate materials and information, providing programs for adults, collection development and maintenance, managing outreach and community partnerships, and other general Adult Department duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Works under the direct supervision of the Head of Adult Services and the general direction of the Library Director. Performs day-to-day tasks with a high degree of independence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works directly with the public at the library’s service desks assisting patrons with all types of reference and informational questions, whether in person, by phone, or via email.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the Adult Services collections, including print, non-print, and electronic resources, to ensure a current, well-rounded collection that is responsive to the changing needs of the community.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates adult programming and special events.
• Promotes library programs and services to the community in a variety of ways.
• Compiles statistical data regarding use of Adult Services.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with area schools and organizations.
• Facilitates offsite outreach.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures.
• Attends information and instructional meetings and workshops related to Adult Services and library operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Contributes to budget recordkeeping, issuing program agreements, processing check requests and tax documents, and other receipts as needed.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree and previous public library experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with the public, which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to public service and the provision of exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment along with library staff and a diverse general public exhibiting tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Ability to work as a team as well as individually.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Knowledge of current and emerging library principles, practices, and technologies.
• Ability to analyze, research, and solve technical problems.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a budget.
• Ability to perform general clerical functions quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Multilingual abilities desirable.

Requires a criminal records (CORI) check and a drug test.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is subject to frequent interruptions. Regular library schedule requires evening and weekend work.

The employee operates standard office and library equipment and systems.

The employee has regular contact with the public in-person, online, and by telephone. Other contacts are with library staff, other City employees, state and regional library systems and networks, City and state officials, and representative of a wide variety of organizations with which the library maintains partnerships.

The employee has access to confidential patron records.

Errors could result in delay or loss of service and financial loss.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is carried out in conditions which can be affected by factors such as temperature and noise.

The position requires standing for two to three hours at a given time, moderate to continuous viewing of a computer screen, and using hands and fingers in activities requiring fine coordination or dexterity.

The position requires significant physical exertion characterized by activities such as repeated bending, reaching, climbing or walking and moderate lifting (up to 35 lbs.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

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.

TO APPLY

Please apply online through the City of Leominster website: https://www.leominster-ma.gov/Jobs.aspx.  Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and online application.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering?  

Volunteers assist with special projects, shelving, shelf reading, materials processing, and much more! We do our best to match applicants with a volunteer position that suits their interests and skills.

To apply, please fill out either the Adult Volunteer Application or the Children's & Young Adult Volunteer Application and submit it online or in person to the Assistant Director.  If there are no volunteer opportunities available at the time of application, applications will be kept on file for 1 year.