Job Openings at Springfield (MA) City Library; apply by August 4 for first consideration
Canosa, Jean
We have two opportunities for you to consider: an Acquisitions & Copy Cataloging Assistant and a Library Branch Supervisor. Please apply by Tuesday, August 4, at 11:59 pm Eastern time. Your questions are welcome; please feel free to email me.
Acquisitions & Copy Cataloging Assistant
The Acquisitions & Copy Cataloging Assistant is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of library materials, including ordering, receiving, processing, copy cataloging, distributing, and withdrawing for all Springfield library locations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Collection Development Manager and the Technical Services Supervisor who review work through observation, reports, and conferences. No supervision is exercised over other employees.
The person in this position unpacks and receives items in the Integrated Library System (ILS); sorts daily shipments in preparation for cataloging and processing; assists with inventorying shipments from vendors; identifies and reports issues related to damaged items, incorrect shipments, incomplete orders, or vendor discrepancies to Collection Development Manager or Technical Services Supervisor; performs copy cataloging following established bibliographic standards and local procedures of assigned materials, which may include books, serials, audiovisual media, digital/non-print formats, realia, and non-English materials; identifies and reports errors or inconsistencies in local and national database records to Collection Development Manager or Technical Services Supervisor; corrects item record problems as needed; refers unusual or complex item records and problems in bibliographic records to the Collection Development Manager or Technical Services Supervisor; maintains accurate cataloging statistics and workflow documentation; assists with special projects within the Technical Services department; may assist with preparation of materials including labeling, stamping, and distribution to libraries; may assist with ordering and tracking materials within the integrated library system (ILS) or on vendor websites; supports department members with acquisitions, cataloging, and processing tasks to maintain efficient workflow.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of library experience, including ILS maintenance. Springfield City Library is a member of C/WMARS and currently uses the Evergreen ILS.
The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to two years to establish residency. Learn more about working with us, including links to videos showing some of the highlights of our beautiful city by exploring this page: Work at the Library. We are home to an AHL professional men's hockey team, a symphony orchestra, five Smithsonian-affiliated museums plus numerous independent and college galleries, and many other activities to get involved in.
Apply by Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm. The annual salary for this 37.5 hours a week job is $40,287. We welcome a cover letter to help us get to know you and your qualifications better when you apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldma/jobs/5417635
Library Branch Supervisor
As the Branch Supervisor, you’ll be based at the East Forest Park Branch Library. The Branch is busy with readers throughout the day, afterschool visitors, and program attendees. With a state grant and city, public, and private support, we built and opened this expansive, modern branch in 2019. It features large Teen and Children's Rooms, a Makerspace, and many programmable spaces as well as comfortable reading areas. Learn more here, and apply by Tuesday, August 4, at 11:59 pm Eastern time. The annual salary for this 37.5 hours a week job is $64,724.15.
The Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday work of the library. They engage with the community, provide direct public service, create schedules, plan and deliver public programs, staff the branch on a day to day basis, and report any facility problems. In collaboration with the Branch Manager, supervision is exercised over a team of ten people. See inside this branch here.
We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and the completion of an American Library Association-accredited Masters of Library Science. You'll need an excellent customer service orientation; and a "turned outward" approach to community engagement is ideal. Bilingual abilities desirable (English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Dari, or other community language). You should have experience with staff supervision and training.
The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to two years to establish residency. Learn more about working with us, including links to videos showing some of the highlights of our beautiful city by exploring this page: Work at the Library. We are home to an AHL professional men's hockey team, a symphony orchestra, five Smithsonian-affiliated museums plus numerous independent and college galleries, and many other activities to get involved in.
Please upload a cover letter when you apply so we can get to know you better. Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldma/jobs/5417578
Thank you,
Jean Albano
Jean M. Canosa Albano, Assistant Director for Public Services
Springfield City Library---All Yours, Just Ask
220 State Street
Springfield MA 01103
(413) 263-6828, ext. 291
jca...@springfieldlibrary.org
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