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Amherst College invites applications for the Reserves Associate position. The Reserves Associate is a full-time (40 hours per week) position, scheduled 1pm-10pm Monday-Friday, starting at $21.35 per hour. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.The Reserves Associate processes course reserves each semester, ensuring equitable access to academic material to support student learning. Communicate with teaching faculty to solicit syllabi and solve reserve problems. Oversees library material billing and the hold shelf. Participates fully as a member of the Access Services department and assumes regular ...

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking a librarian who enjoys working with children to provide exceptional customer service in a part-time capacity in our very active library. Duties include implementing programs for children and babies, assisting and instructing children in the use of library services and resources, providing reference assistance, reader advisory, shelving material, and assisting with collection development.Approximately 9-17 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday mornings, every other Friday 9-5, and an occasional Saturday 9-5. An ALA-accredited M.L.S. preferred, but candidates working toward their M.L.S. with previous experience working in a public library will be considered. Pay rate for M.L.S. is $24 an hourPlease forward resume and references to Lincoln ...

Adult Services Librarians (Part-time) Simsbury Public Library – Due to internal staff promotions,Simsbury Public Library seeks part-time Adult Services Librarians to provide excellent customer serviceand meet the information needs of the community through a variety of means, as well as to support ourInnovators’ Workshop and promote the Library, its programs and services. 4-16 hours/week, includingsome weekdays and an evening and weekend rotation. Candidates should be enthusiastic, tech savvy,self-motivated, curious learners who are able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense ofhumor. Experience with programming and promotion also preferred. MLIS or equivalent degreerequired. Salary: $31.50/hour. Apply online at www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs. Applications close October31, 2023. ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Social Work Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to social work and its associated fields and specializations, including behavioral health, aging, and trauma and violence.The Social Work Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other library stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of social work research and curricular needs, including books, journals, and other materials formats. The Social Work Librarian will work with the Head, Research Services for Instruction and Consultation, to develop instructional resources, including workshops and other library-led instruction, t ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Visual Arts Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to the visual arts, art history, and architecture, including the School of Visual Arts in the College of Fine Arts, the History of Art & Architecture and Classical Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, as well as other departments and programs associated and identified with visual arts, art history, and architecture.The Visual Arts Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other library stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of art, art history, and architecture research needs, including books, journals, and oth ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Communications Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to communications, including disciplines such as media science, journalism, film and television studies, advertising, emerging media studies, and public relations, especially the College of Communications, as well as other departments and programs associated and identified with communications disciplines.The Communications Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other library stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of communications needs, including books, journals, and other materials formats. The Communications Librari ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Social Sciences Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to social science, including Anthropology, Archaeology, Psychology, and Sociology as well as other departments and programs associated and identified with social sciences.The Social Sciences Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of social science research and curricular needs, including books, journals, and data. The Social Sciences Librarian will work with the Head, Research Services for Instruction and Consultation, to develop instructional resources, including workshops ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an Archival Information Specialist (AIS) to provide guidance and coordination for creation, management, and maintenance of archival and digital collections metadata, and serve as the Client Service Lead and platform administrator of Boston University’s archival information management system (ArchivesSpace). As a member of the Libraries’ Digital Ventures team, reporting to the Director of Digital Ventures the AIS coordinates the requirements of local archive managers, collaborates on adding item-level metadata for digital collections projects, and manages authority control and subject description in ArchivesSpace to ensure long-term access to our special collections across BU.Responsibilities for this position include:Platform administration and mana ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to lead and supervise the paraprofessional staff in its Technical Services unit. Technical Services encompasses acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, e-resource management, and metadata creation. This position is critical to the effective operation of the Boston University Libraries and represents an opportunity to rethink and realign workflows and department operations.Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Technical Services Manager is responsible for managing daily technical services operations and for implementing technical services policies, standards, and procedures. This librarian works collaboratively with colleagues in the department to determine priorities and will assign sta ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to oversee the acquisition, licensing, maintenance, and assessment of the library’s electronic resources, including e-books, journals, databases, and other digital materials. The Electronic Resources Librarian works collaboratively with other librarians and university staff to promote the library’s online resources from acquisition to discovery and delivery. The individual in this role will have a strong understanding of the full cycle of electronic resources management as well as experience in vendor communication, and in the development and use of evaluative criteria to support licensing and renewal. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will have ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to provide leadership, vision, and expertise for bibliographic description; to serve as the lead for bibliographic metadata practices and policies; and to manage cataloging operations for the Boston University Libraries for all collections, including general, media, digital, and special collections. This position requires a deep knowledge of bibliographic data and cataloging best practices as well as a thorough understanding of how the catalog impacts resource discoverability. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata in support of robust discovery of library collections.Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Catalog ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Digital Collections Librarian who will work with the Boston University research community to support scholarly projects and initiatives through digitization and digital collections. Reporting to the Director of Digital Ventures, the Digital Collections Librarian develops programming and services that connect scholars with tools and resources for facilitating data-informed research, digital projects creation, and digital collections management. This individual will collaboratively work with the Digital Ventures team and other library staff, students, and faculty members to plan and implement projects that digitize collections or reformat born-digital collections that will: 1) promote the strategic directions of the university and its lib ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an Archival Information Specialist (AIS) to provide guidance and coordination for creation, management, and maintenance of archival and digital collections metadata, and serve as the Client Service Lead and platform administrator of Boston University’s archival information management system (ArchivesSpace). As a member of the Libraries’ Digital Ventures team, reporting to the Director of Digital Ventures the AIS coordinates the requirements of local archive managers, collaborates on adding item-level metadata for digital collections projects, and manages authority control and subject description in ArchivesSpace to ensure long-term access to our special collections across BU.Responsibilities for this position include:Platform administration and mana ...

The Town of Burrillville, a community located in northwest Rhode Island, is seeking applicants for the position of Head Reference Librarian. The opening is at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, a 24,900 square foot facility, located in the village of Harrisville. This is a department head position, and involves planning, implementing and supervising all reference and adult programming services. Individual must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision, and be capable of supervising staff and volunteers. This position reports to the Assistant Director. This is a full time position (35 hours per week) with some nights and weekends required.Salary Range: $53,000 – $57,000 (depending on qualifications) plus excellent benefitsMinimum Qualifications:· Master ...

The ideal candidate will work with the forward-thinking Board of Trustees and talented staff to continue the Library’s mission of serving as “an essential place for lifelong learning…” by providing collections, programs, and services that meet the needs of community residents. ...

https://risd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/RISDLI/job/Providence/Lead-Reader-Services-Assistant_R-01278Job SummaryRhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Lead Reader Services Assistant to join the Library department. Fleet Library at RISD is a place for inquiry and inspiration with over 100,000 books and periodicals, institutional archives, special collections, artists' books, material samples and picture collection.The Lead Reader Services Assistant oversees all operations in the Dale Reading Room for Archives and Special Collections at Fleet Library, serving the rare book, artists’ book and design collections and the institutional archives. Serves as the first point of contact for patrons wanting to visit Special Collections or RISD Archives. Responsible for access to the non-circulating ...

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS - ACCESS & OUTREACH LIBRARIANFT 35 HRS/WKThis position increases access to historic materials in the collections and provides exhibition support, while also having the opportunity to design and facilitate creative and high-impact learning opportunities through community-building, instruction, and innovative outreach.This individual will be the primary rare book cataloger and provide exhibition support by creating custom supports and exhibition labels. Depending on interest and skills, this individual will have the opportunity to foster rich relationships and collaborations throughout the community, and provide outstanding reference and instruction services for our patrons.Reporting to the library’s Head Curator of Collections, this position also works with the Pro ...

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 ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library Systemthatprovides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Middle School/Upper School LibrarianLocation: Bancroft School (Worcester, MA)Start date: October 12, 2023End date: TBD (currently projected to be December 12, 2023)Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 3:45PMPay Rate: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour, based on experienceCORI: RequiredAbout Bancroft School:Through active, inquiry-based learning and challenging experiences, Bancroft School empowers students in grades PreK to 12 with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a difference in their community and the world. Guided by outstanding teachers, cu ...

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: Technical Services LibrarianLocation: Bolton Public Library (Bolton, MA)Start date: October 16, 2023End date: December 31, 2023Schedule: 25 hours per week, schedule to be determinedPay Rate: $20.75 - $24.00 per hour, based on experienceCORI: RequiredStatement of Duties:The employee assists the Library Director in planning, coordinating and directing the daily operations of the library and the classification of all library materials in accordance with Dewey Decimal Standards (DDC) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).Essential Functions:The e ...

Duties/Description: Librarian I’s provide professional services and other forms of assistance directly to patrons of all ages. Duties include providing professional services in the areas of reference, collection development, and programming for children, library instruction, technology support, and other tasks needed to provide core library services to their clientele. Librarian I’s assess user needs and design appropriate programs and services to meet those needs. Librarian I’s are expected to monitor expenditures, collect relevant data, evaluate program performance and deliver reports as required for programs and services within their assigned areas. Librarian I’s may be required to occasionally perform other duties outside their assigned areas when necessary to maintain the effe ...

The Springfield City Library seeks applications for a full-time Children's Librarian in the Children's Room. The Central Library is the heart of our busy library system. Come work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, community-engaged candidates for this full-time, 37.5 hours a week job.The Children's Librarian is part of a four person team and is responsible for collection development of print and non-print materials, programming, reference services, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to children’s services, and assisting in developing and providing system-wide children’s services. Work is performed under the direction of the Children's Services Supervisor and the Adult &Youth Information Services Manager. App ...

Looking for a customer service oriented, friendly, engaging person to work our main circulation desk. Main tasks include all circulation desk duties, including, but not limited to: checking materials in/out, registering patrons for library cards and programs, reader’s advisory, placing and filling holds, assisting patrons in using online and in house resources and some reference help. Love of books a plus. 5 hours every other Friday and Saturday required. Responsible for opening and closing the library on Saturday after training period. Other 5 hours as necessary to fill in for planned staff PTO days. Average hours per week 10. Salary $15.00 per hour. Associate Degree preferred. Preference given to candidates with previous library experience, particularly with Koha/Aspen. Excellent compu ...

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORNATURE OF WORKThis is responsible administrative and professional library work in the direction of all activities at the town library facilities.An employee in this class assists the Director and staff in providing the best possible library service to patrons and, in the absence of the Library Director, assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the town library. Work includes the supervision of all library employees, the implementation of operating procedures in accordance with professional standards of library administration, and carrying out responsibilities within policy directives of the Board of Trustees.In addition, an employee in this class serves as systems coordinator for new technologies in the library, including assistan ...

The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is looking to hire an experienced Communications Manager to lead our communications and marketing efforts. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) exempt position, based out of either our Marlborough or Northampton, MA office.Visit our website for the full position description: https://masslibsystem.org/blog/2023/09/27/opening-for-communications-manager/.Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and three references to: [email protected] (please put "Communications Manager" in the subject line). The deadline to apply is October 17 (Tuesday), 2023.PositionReporting directly to the MLS Consulting and Training Services Director, the Communications Manager is responsible for creating a robust marketing system to support the Mas ...

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 ...