Librarian 1

　　$2,000 Hiring Bonus

　　Join the Free Library of Philadelphia team in advancing literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.  The Free Library is hiring librarians with master's degree.

　　Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs

　　All applications will be accepted from 1/8/24 -- 1/26/24.

　　As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

　　What we offer

　　*Impact *- The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.Benefits - We care about your well-being.General Job Description: This is beginning level library work providing library services in a municipal library system for library branches, city departments or agencies, library reference collections and the processing function. Employees in this class are allocated to the General Specialty or to the Children's Services Specialty. Employees in the General Specialty may perform work in the assignment areas of Adult Literacy, Consumer Health Information Services, Early Childhood Learning and Literacy, Information Technology and Senior Citizen Services. Employees are responsible for providing assistance and reference services to patrons, reviewing and evaluating library materials, selecting materials for inclusion in collections, assisting in the maintenance of digital resources or reference collections and describing and classifying books.

　　This job requires:

　　**1. EDUCATION: Possession of a fifth-year degree from an accredited school of library science.

　　AND

　　2. BILINGUAL SPECIALTY for candidates claiming bilingual fluency only:**

　　For questions, contact Jamie M. Trull at [email protected]

　　The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. 

　　Learn more at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

　　If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: [email protected] or call (215) 686-0880 or 0885.