Maintenance Team Member (part-time)
This position ensures the cleanliness, maintenance, and functionality of library facilities by performing tasks such as cleaning, minor repairs, and snow removal. Responsibilities include maintaining floors, restrooms, and common areas, setting up for programs, and monitoring building conditions to report maintenance needs. The role requires effective communication, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to establish positive relationships with staff and the public.
Communication & Marketing Coordinator (Full-Time)
The Ferguson Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, motivated and tech-savvy professional with excellent writing, editing and interpersonal skills to join our team. The Communication and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for helping to develop and implement a strategic communication plan to promote the library’s programs and services and broaden awareness of the Ferguson Library in the community. The Communication and Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director of Development & Communication.
Public Services Librarian I, Weed Memorial and Hollander Branch (Full-Time)
The Ferguson Library seeks a motivated individual to join a team of library professionals as an Adult Service Librarian at the Weed Memorial and Hollander Branch of the Ferguson Library. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience, a passion for working with the public, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Librarian I, Youth Services (Full-Time)
The Ferguson Library is seeking enthusiastic and creative individuals to fill openings at three of our locations to provide library services for children from birth through grade 12. Positions are available at the Main Library, South End and Harry Bennett branches. The successful candidates will have outstanding customer service skills, strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of children’s literature and programming, and the ability to work collaboratively with fellow youth services staff members across the Ferguson Library system.
ILS Systems Coordinator/Head of Materials Management (Full-Time)
The library is hiring a full-time Head of Materials Management at the Main Library-DiMattia Building. This role oversees circulation, cataloging, and acquisitions, collaborates with other departments, and serves on the Leadership Team. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service, communication, cataloging, and acquisition skills, along with supervisory experience and proficiency in Sierra or similar ILS.
Professional Growth and Development
The Ferguson Library offers programs to encourage staff members achieve personal and professional growth.
- Scholarship Fund – Provides scholarships to staff members who are enrolled in degree programs in library or information sciences or other degree programs that directly contribute to their duties as a library employee. Full and part-time staff members are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
- Staff Development Fund – This program, funded by The Ferguson Library Foundation, is available to both full and part-time staff. It provides financial assistance for non-degree activities, such as professional workshops and conferences.
- Professional Conferences and Workshops – The library grants time-off with pay and expense reimbursement to staff members who attend approved professional conferences, workshops and meetings. Staff members are encouraged to participate in state and national organizations related to the library profession.
- In-house Training – The library also provides a continuous program of in-house training, such as workshops, lectures and self-directed training.