The Burlington Public Library takes pride in the innovative services, programs and materials that it provides to its community. Conveniently located 14 miles northwest of Boston and easily accessible from Route 95/128 and Route 3, Burlington is home to 26,000 residents and a robust collection of businesses. This vibrant community welcomes approximately 150,000 people per day to work, eat, and shop.
The Burlington Public Library is seeking a forward thinking individual to fill the position of Library Technology Specialist. This person will be responsible for maintaining computers and peripherals, assisting in long range technological development and planning for the library and assisting to provide a dynamic social media presence for the library. The Library Technology Specialist reports directly to the Library Director and works closely with the director and the management team.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting public-use and staff computers
Identifying opportunities to improve existing services and workflows
Working with the Town IT Department and the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium IT staff to identify and resolve issues, strengthen cybersecurity activities, and maintain computers and Library networks
Supporting a diverse set of software and services, including the Integrated Library System, self-checkout stations, integrated audio-visual components in function rooms, the Library website, and Microsoft SharePoint
Other duties related to the primary scope of the position
Recommended minimum qualifications include
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
Hands-on experience in set up, maintenance, and repair of personal computer and network technology
Advanced knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Office 365
Knowledge of library technology needs
This is a part-time, non-benefited position, 19 hours per week. The schedule is negotiable.
Pay range starts at $27.13/hr with the opportunity to advance to a max rate of $28.78/hr through bi-annual increases.
Applications received by January 6, 2025 will be given first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Please note: MA General Laws mandate that any individual having direct contact at any time with either children or senior citizens be subject to CORI screening by the Criminal History Systems Board. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory CORI results.
Methods to apply for this position:
Click on the Apply Now button (preferred)
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Joanne M. Faust, SPHR
Human Resources Director
Town of Burlington
29 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer