Description

The Free Library of Philadelphia is looking for enthusiastic librarians who want to make an impact in our community. Successful candidates will provide excellent customer service and will either manage a branch or other library system function.

This is first supervisory level library work in a municipal library system. Employees in this class either manage a branch or a special collection, a technical services operations, a library system function that provides regional services or assist a manager of a City-wide reference and information department. Work includes performing difficult or original cataloging or ordering of rare books, orchestral music titles, and specialized library materials, participating in materials selections, performing technical services, implementing staff training programs, and program development and evaluation. Supervising the provision of reference and reader advisory services, technical services, and rare book or orchestral music cataloging, through subordinate librarians, technicians and clerical personnel, and contacting representatives of outside organizations to promote the library's services and solicit their assistance are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level librarian or library administrator.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science
Two years of librarian experience in a large library system