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Plans, organizes, directs and manages Library Adult Services; participates inshort and long range planning; engages in community outreach and coordinates activities with other librarydepartments. Provides the leadership necessary to develop and implement reference services, outreach,collection development, instruction services and kindred library initiatives. Duties include:Develops and interprets Adult Services policies and procedures.Coordinates planning and service delivery for the department and in collaboration with other librarydepartments.Directs the daily operations of the Reference Department to ensure the highest quality service.Confers and collaborates with colleagues to develop and monitor collections development for the adultreference and circulating collections.Participates i ...

Essential Job FunctionsGuides and supports students and other library patrons regarding best practices for information discovery, retrieval and useSchedules, customizes and provides classroom instruction on information literacyDevelops print and online guides and video tutorials on information literacy skills and optimal use of library resources and servicesServes as collection development specialist and faculty liaison for assigned subject areas within the JWU curriculum and in preparation for new curriculum offeringsProvides reference and publishing support for individual faculty scholarship and research projectsAssists in planning and maintaining the organization of library resourcesParticipates in, and presents at, professional conferences, and collaborates with other library professio ...

Essential Job FunctionsGuides and supports students and other library patrons regarding best practices for information discovery, retrieval and useSchedules, customizes and provides classroom instruction on information literacyDevelops print and online guides and video tutorials on information literacy skills and optimal use of library resources and servicesAssists in handling library service desk operations such as circulation transactions ...

The East Providence Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Librarian who has a passion for working with children and families. Under the general direction of the Youth Service Coordinator, this position provides information services, technology help and reader’s advisory to children and families at Weaver Library and occasionally at branch locations. ...

DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision from the Library Director and/or Patron Services Supervisor, the Library Technician II is responsible for providing general circulation services to the public in a courteous manner and in accordance with Library policies and procedures. Duties include library work of a technical and routine nature requiring knowledge of existing policies and procedures, good judgment and common sense. Circulation duties require constant interaction with library patrons, in person, and over the telephone, and require excellent customer service skills. The Library Technician II also performs some specialized collection maintenance tasks that require attention to detail and accuracy.(Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned.)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Staffing the Circula ...

Position Title: Associate ArchivistClassification: Full-time, hourlySupervisor: Collections & Archive ManagerSalary: $19.50/hour, plus benefits, 37.5 hours/weekTerm: 2 year grant-funded position; continuance contingent on funding.Position Summary:The Tomaquag Museum archive is home to a unique collection of cultural documentation representing the history and culture of tribal communities of Southern New England. The Associate Archivist will be entrusted with supporting the preservation and expansion of this valuable archival library.Duties and Responsibilities:Assists in furthering the mission of the Tomaquag MuseumCreate, implement, and uphold the policies and procedures of the Library and Archives arrangementCarries out day-to-day archival practices, policies, and procedures and the ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of theMassachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Youth Services LibrarianLocation: Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell, MA)Start date: As soon as possibleEnd date: December 1, 2023Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-1pmTuesday and Thursday 1pm-5pmPay Rate: $26.50 - $28.50 per hour, based on experience.CORI: RequiredEssential Duties And Responsibilities include the following:· Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Youth Services, provides information services in the Youth Services department· Assists patrons in all aspects of youth reference and reader’s advisory services· Maintains and promotes y ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of theMassachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Research and Instruction LibrarianLocation: Haverhill, MA - Northern Essex Community CollegeStart date: As soon as possibleEnd date: December 21, 2023Schedule: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 4:30pm-8:00pmPay Rate: $20.75-$24.00 an hour, based on experienceCORI: RequiredDescription:Providing high quality research assistance to students and faculty in active virtual and in-person academic environments.Engage with students and faculty using text, chat, email, and other technologies, in addition to face to face.Meeting student information literacy and academic technology needs is ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of theMassachusetts Library Systemthat provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Research and Instruction LibrarianLocation: Lawrence, MA - Northern Essex Community CollegeStart date: As soon as possibleEnd date: December 21, 2023Schedule: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 4:00pm-8:00pmPay Rate: $20.75-$24.00 an hour, based on experienceCORI: RequiredDescription:Providing high quality research assistance to students and faculty in active virtual and in-person academic environments.Engage with students and faculty using text, chat, email, and other technologies, in addition to face to face.Meeting student information literacy and academic technology needs is a ...

The Cataloging Specialist supports the research and coursework of students and faculty by describing and providing access to diverse, inclusive, and accessible resources in the Library’s print and online collections; works closely with the Cataloging & Metadata Librarian to ensure timely turnaround, efficient workflows and high quality service for acquired materials; trains and supervises student processing assistants; participates fully as a member of the Collection Management department, including collaborating on departmental workflows. ...

Weekend Library Assistant – Part TimeThe Stonington Free Library seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The library is pleased to be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays and the current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.50. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistanceHelp manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returnsCheck materials in and outIssue library cardsProvide reference services and reader’s advisoryIntroduce patrons to all library se ...

The Library Director, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with Chapter 78 of the Massachusetts General Laws, will perform administrative, supervisory and technical work in planning and management of all library operations, including but not limited to personnel, budget, collection development, building maintenance, and library operations and services in conformity of the policies established by the Board of Trustees and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.The successful candidate will hold a Masters in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association accredited school or have library experience while attaining the MLS.The Library Director must possess leadership skills, independent judgment, and initiative in planning and overseeing the m ...

The Adult Services Librarian is responsible for the planning and operation of all services for adults. Duties also include assisting with collection development, marketing and programming for adults. ...

Library Assistant, Part-Time (up to 19 hrs. per week, min. wage, no benefits) The staff of the Mohr Library offer excellent customer service to help people make the best use of the public library system. Library Assistants put books away and help to keep the library in good order. They direct patrons to specific places and items in the library and refer them to other personnel as appropriate. Library assistants may be stationed at service desks and may help patrons to borrow materials and use various library services. They learn to use the library’s computer and manual systems to support day-to-day operations. Duties may involve the following. Have or acquire a working knowledge of routine operations of the library’s automated system for checking out materials to patrons, processing re ...

The Keene Public Library is seeking a library professional to join their team as a full-time Librarian III- Head of Youth and Community Services! The Keene Public Library is a cherished community resource for the City and one of New Hampshire’s foremost public libraries. The Library has an active and supportive Board of Trustees and community, as well as dedicated staff and volunteers, who all contribute to a stimulating and positive work environment!Position SummaryThe Librarian III provides professional leadership and supervision of the Youth Department (Children’s and Teen Services), as well as programming and community engagement activities for all ages. This requires developing community partnerships to promote and support initiative programs and services that meet the current and ...

Library Assistant- Circulation Desk P/T$14 per hour/19 hours per week/no benefitsHours: Mornings/Afternoons & Evenings/Saturdays as neededThe West Warwick Public Library seeks a public oriented, adaptable individual for the library’s Circulation Department. This person should enjoy working with the public, be flexible, pay attention to detail, and learn quickly. This position reports directly to the Head of Circulation.Job DutiesPerform a range of duties assisting in the operation of the Circulation Desk including but not limited to; registering new patrons, check-ins and check-outs of materials, placing holds, collection of fines and fees, packing and unpacking inter-library loan deliveries, helping patrons find items in the collection, shelving returned items, shelf reading, provid ...

This is a professional position with supervisory and planning responsibilities under the direction of the Deputy Director of Youth Services. The Manager of Youth Branch Services position will primarily have responsibility for overseeing four neighborhood public library branches, which are located within public elementary schools, but may be assigned to perform some management functions in collaboration with the Manager of Youth Services at the Main Library. This position develops and maintains a network of positive partnerships with the schools, teachers, families, other branches, and community. The ideal person in this position will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and have experience working with diverse populations in an urban community. Schedu ...

Title: Science & Engineering Library Evening SupervisorLocation: UMass Amherst (Amherst, MA)Start date: As soon as possibleEnd date: December 29, 2023Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 2 PM – 10 PMPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: Not requiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will supervise operations and student staff in an integrated public services environment and provide public service by assisting patrons and solving complex problems for library users.Supervision received:This position reports to the Head of the Science and Engineering Library.Supervision exercised:3.5 FTE student workers (14-15 students)Responsibilities:Oversee processing and lending of library materials in the Science and Engineering Library. Coordinate with Public Services Day Superviso ...

The Deputy Director of Borrower is a professional, supervisory position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Worcester Public Library’s Circulation and Periodicals departments. The position, under the direction of the Director of Library Operations, has the responsibility of all activities and functions dealing with the circulation of materials and related services, including developing and implementing policies and procedures related to circulation, patron registration, record keeping and revenue collection, and training throughout the library system. Schedule will include evenings and weekend hours, working at multiple locations as assigned.Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. ...

This position oversees the preparation, processing and both original and copy cataloging of librarymaterials, is responsible for creation of catalog records and collection maintenance in accordance withprofessional standards, and provides assistance with daily operations of the library including publicservice desk responsibilities. Position reports to the Assistant Director under the supervision of theLibrary Director.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:● Responsible for maintaining the collection in an organized and orderly fashion● Assists with cataloging supplies ordering● Responsible for museum pass acquisitions and cataloging● Opening and/or closing supervisory tasks one evening a week and some Saturdays● Participates in inspecting and recording of new materials shipments● Process ...

[C23-056]Assistant LibrarianElihu Burritt LibraryCentral Connecticut State University’s Elihu Burritt Library seeks applicants who are knowledgeable, resourceful, and service oriented for a full-time, Assistant Librarian position. CCSU Librarians play an integral role in providing an array of library services to our students, faculty and staff.About Elihu Burritt LibraryThe academic focal point of every University community is its library. CCSU’s Elihu Burritt Libraryprovides students with information and materials needed to complete assigned classwork and research. The library provides a comfortable and productive space that allows students to work on assignments and research while having research assistance and library materials at their fingertips.For more information about Central ...

Job Summary: The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the development database, for the processing of all gifts and acknowledgments, for overseeing and implementing such database applications as input, queries, report generation, donor research, and mailing lists. The manager reconciles financial reporting with the Director of Finance, participates in requirements for the annual audit and generates reports as requested. Essential Duties:Manage DonorPerfect Online fundraising database, including gift entry and acknowledgments, creating and modifying tables, user and mailing lists, merging/purging records, database security and integrityProcess all donations and send acknowledgments in a timely fashion. Establish special communications for donor stewardshi ...

Island Free LibraryLibrary DirectorThe Island Free Library, beloved for its role of literacy and enrichment at the center of island life, is seeking a collaborative full-time Library Director to lead our vibrant team in serving the Block Island community. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Director will advance our mission to fulfill our patrons’ informational, cultural, and recreational needs. Our newly renovated building holds our 28,500+ physical collection and is maintained by a staff of 5 full-time and part-time employees. Nationally recognized by Library Journal and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Island Free Library proudly serves Block Island’s 1,400 year-round residents, as well as thousands of seasonal visitors each year. Complete Job Descriptio ...

Job OpportunityChildren’s Library AssistantThe Jesse M. Smith Library has an opening for a children’s department library assistant. This position provides direct services to children and their families. Responsibilities include answering patron reference questions, providing reader’s advisory, assisting children’s librarians in developing programs for children and their families, providing digital literacy services to the public, and assisting in maintaining juvenile collections.This is an 18 hour per week part time position with no benefits. Some nights and weekends are required.A high school diploma or equivalency is required. A college degree is preferred. Candidates should possess the ability to work independently, exemplary customer service skills, organizational skills, atten ...

This position provides technology and instructional resources and support for digital media (video, audio, web, etc.) projects, primarily supporting students with faculty-assigned digital media assignments such as videos/documentaries, podcasts, and websites.Majors Duties Include:Respond to student, faculty, and staff media support requests and questions, and maintain in-library media technology and spaces Maintain the loanable media equipment collection, inspect and check-in returned loanable media equipment, and resolve technical and loan issues with in-library and loanable media equipment and software in collaboration with other Library and IT staff, as appropriate.Coordinate and provide classroom digital media instruction, providing in-person or remote instruction on digital media tech ...

Bilingual Family Services Assistant19 hrs/ week $14/hrThe West Warwick Public Library seeks a Library Assistant to work in the Youth Services Departmentand engage with English language learners and their families. This person should be bilingual, enjoyworking with youth and families, be flexible and forward-thinking, and have an interest in public servicein a team-oriented environment. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services and/or theYouth Services librarian and collaborates with the ELL department.Description of duties:● Under the direction of the ELL and Youth Services department heads creates and runs Bilingualfamily engagement classes and programs.● Assists adults and youth in locating materials and using computers.● Performs general reference and reader’s ...

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Library registers patrons for library cards and checks materials in and out to library patrons. Duties include assisting the public by interpreting library policies; processing material to be loaned to other libraries and materials borrowed from other libraries; preparing trucks of books to be shelved; sorting returned library materials; collecting fines and other fees; searching stacks for materials claimed lost or returned; reading shelves to insure correct arrangement; cleaning and inspecting returned library items; shelving library materials; performing related work as required. ...

Greenhouse Studios at the University of Connecticut is accepting applications for a Post MLIS/MIS/Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate with an anticipated start date of October 2023.The Greenhouse Studios Post MLIS/MIS/Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate contributes leadership, project management, and research expertise to the Sourcery project (sourceryapp.org), an open-source web application that provides improved access to remote archival documents. The Greenhouse Studios Post MLIS/MIS/Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead end-user outreach efforts and work closely with the design and development team to plan and implement new technical features. The ideal candidate will bring one or a combination of the following to the position: experience in the production of digital scho ...

Due to retirement, the Wellesley Free Library is seeking a fearless, flexible and fun leader to join our team full time (35 hours/week). The Information Services Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Wellesley Free Library’s (WFL) Information Services Department. The incumbent supervises and schedules seven permanent Departmental personnel and has supervisory responsibility for collection development of the adult materials collections as well as development and promotion of innovative programs for adults and teens.Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Information Services Supervisor manages the Department’s staff and services, and works with the Supervisory Team to meet Departmental goals and objectives. The incumbent’s work requires the ability to stay abreast of e ...

The Middletown Public Library is looking for a 35 hours per week Youth Services Librarian to work in our small library with a new and passionate youth services staff with big ideas. Work with a full time children’s assistant, part time teen assistant, and brand new library director during a very exciting time in MPL history – helping design a brand new library and imagine a youth services department of your dreams! This job might be for you if: -Your librarianship is people-centered. -You have interest and experience developing programs and collections for kids and teens ages 0-18. -You have interest and knowledge on the current trends of youth-focused technology and applications. -Your public service is rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community. Qualifications This role wi ...