Periodicals/Reference Librarian, Mechanics’ Institute Library, San Francisco, CA

Full-time Periodicals/Reference Librarian
30-37.5 hours/week (will include some evening and weekend hours)

Under the general supervision of the Library Director and the Head of Public Services, the Periodicals/Reference Librarian:

• Supervises the management of the library’s collection of over 550 print periodicals and newspaper subscriptions and periodical database subscriptions;
  
• Provides professional library services to members, including reference and readers’ advisory services, using the library’s print and electronic resources;
  
• Participates in collection development.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association and two years experience in public services in an academic or public library setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working with large periodical collections;
• Ability to provide excellent reference service using print and electronic resources;
  
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently;
  
• Experience in collection development in the humanities;
  
• Familiarity with the Millenium integrated, online system or the equivalent;
  
• Knowledge of current library trends in reference, library instruction, and database use and licensing issues.

Salary range: $42,000 -45,000/year

The Mechanics’ Institute Library is a full-service, general-interest membership library located in San Francisco’s financial district.

Complete applications will include cover letters, current resumes, and the names and contact information of three professional references. No email submissions, please. Send application to:

Inez Shor Cohen, Library Director
Mechanics’ Institute Library
57 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
web site: www.milibrary.org

Application deadline: February 28, 2008