The Town of Yarmouth seeks a Technical Services Supervisor/IT Librarian to join our Library team! Working under the direct supervision of the Library Director, this person is responsible for overseeing the library’s technology infrastructure and technical services, combining professional, supervisory, administrative, technical, and direct service work.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Plans, develops, and implements system-wide (2 locations) technical services and information technology, manages the selection, ordering, receiving, processing, cataloging of library materials and collection supplies; manages materials budget. Oversees library database including maintenance and withdrawal of items. Prepares statistical reports. Maintains and troubleshoots library (CLAMS) computers, public computers, and ...

The Town of Needham is seeking passionate individuals to fill the part-time position ofReference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library. Reporting to the Reference Supervisor, the Reference Librarian will support in a patron-facing capacity, assisting in providing information, reader’s advisory, and supporting in the implementation of activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an interest in supporting and instructing patrons on the use of library resources, and a passion for serving the Needham community.ScheduleAfter Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekendWeek 3 Rotation: Sunday 12:45-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Week 4 Rotation: Sunday 12:45-6:00 p.m.From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendWeek 1 Rotation: S ...

The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the part-time position of Children’s Reference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library.It is an exciting time to join the Needham Free Public Library team! Our new Strategic Plan for FY2023-2027 positions the library to continue to meet the community’s needs for years to come. In addition, our recent Library Space Utilization Study reimagines the library’s interior space in four phases to enhance the work we do for our patrons and the community. Along with diverse collections, plentiful programming, and great services, the Needham Free Public Library is on track to be the go-to place for new and current library workers.ScheduleMondays and Wednesdays: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pmSaturdays: Either 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 ...

The Library Technical Services Coordinator provides leadership and is responsible for Library Technical Services operations, including acquisitions, cataloging and inventory control, resource discovery, proxy server access, and special collections. The position provides collection development support for all formats, including but not limited to managing vendor relations, collection statistics and analysis, and convening collection development meetings with librarian liaisons. The Coordinator prepares original and copy cataloging records for materials in all formats and oversees the provision of additional copy cataloging and processing support. This position functions as the main technical contact for Bristol's integrated library system (KOHA through the Higher Education Libraries of Mass ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a Metadata Services Manager to provide leadership, vision, and expertise for bibliographic description, overseeing a team of cataloging staff and managing cataloging operations 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 Metadata Services Manager will oversee the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata in support of robust discovery of library collections.Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Metadata Services Manager will provide original and complex copy cataloging for library materials in all formats, including ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to serve as a skilled practitioner on all matters of bibliographic description and metadata management. Reporting to the Metadata Services Manager, the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian provides original and complex cataloging for library materials in all formats. This position will serve a critical role in implementing bibliographic metadata practices and policies, collaborating closely with colleagues to evaluate and document policies, procedures and workflows for traditional cataloging, database maintenance, and non-MARC metadata creation within the Libraries. This position requires a deep knowledge of bibliographic data and cataloging best practices as well as a thorough understanding of how the catalog impacts re ...

Reporting to the Director of Research and Instruction within Library Services, the Instruction & Design Librarian acts as a liaison to the Sciences & Mathematics Division of the college. The librarian will create equitable, student-centered, and integrated learning experiences for students in partnership with colleagues in R&I.The librarian facilitates use of information in research, teaching, and learning through collaborative relationships with faculty and peers. They teach in a variety of modalities: one-shot instruction sessions, embedded course support, video recordings, asynchronous learning modules, and student consultations.The librarian also designs and conducts assessments of the library’s instruction program; integrates information literacy instruction into digital ...

The Norton Public Library is seeking a friendly, helpful customer-service oriented person to work at our circulation desk. Desk staff duties include greeting library users and performing all circulation desk activities, answering phone calls, assisting patrons with library resources and technology, and answering directional and other basic questions. Duties also include assisting with collection maintenance, including shelving, shelf reading, cleaning, emptying book drop and searching for items in the collection. This is a part-time non-benefited position. The ideal candidate will have flexibility, dependability and be detailed-oriented.16.5 hours per week including evening hours and being part of Saturday rotation. Saturday hours are additional to the regular schedule.Hours: Tuesday 9-2:3 ...

About Fitchburg State University:Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.Institutional Diversity and Social JusticeFitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through t ...

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited degree program (or an equivalent international program) before date of appointmentEXPERIENCE: Experience in an academic libraryPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Academic library acquisitions experienceAcademic library collection management or stacks maintenance project experienceExperience using Ex Libris’ Alma library applicationEXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage acquisitions workflows, including vendor source selection; ordering and receiving materials; recordkeeping (purchase order and invoice approval); and expense control for library materials in all forms (print & electronic) for monographs, serials, and databasesPlan and oversee collection management activities ...

Assistant/Associate Librarian for Access Services and OutreachJob no: 524539Work type: Staff Full TimeCategories: Other Staff PositionsOFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate Librarian DIVISION: Academic Affairs WORKING JOB TITLE: Librarian for Access Services and OutreachDEPARTMENT: Library ServicesBARGAINING UNIT STATUS: AFT FLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Dean of Library ServicesSUPERVISES: Supervises professional, classified, and student personnel as assigned.SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Librarian for Access Services and Outreach will lead the daily operations of the Access Services division. This librarian will work with colleagues to develop policies, procedures, and budget allocations for Access Services. As a member of the library leadership team, this librarian works col ...

Please click hereto apply.Job SummaryThe Metadata Coordinator oversees cataloging/metadata creation and management in a large complex academic research environment. Develops, implements, and assesses proposals, plans and projects specifically related to cataloging/metadata systems and services. Recommends and facilitates improvements to existing systems and services. Advises on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. Trains others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and works closely with staff throughout the Libraries to provide access to the Libraries’ collections. Participates in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in ILS, di ...

The Town of Truro is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Library Director. Truro’s next Library Director will serve as the organization’s expert and leader in library and information services and work with a high level of autonomy provided by the Town Manager. They will also work collaboratively with other Town departments, Board of Library Trustees, and local partners from the educational and non-profit community to successfully execute the Select Board’s goals and objectives and the strategic vision and policies of the Board of Library Trustees, and to direct the functions of the Library Department. They will be a key member of the Town Administration’s team and involved in various Townwide issues and initiatives.Truro is an EOE. ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Head of Professional Studies and Pardee Management Library to serve a dual leadership role within the organization: (1) as the libraries’ engagement lead with BU’s academic programs in business, communication, education, social work and (2) as the head librarian for the Frederick S. Pardee Management Library, an embedded branch library located within the Questrom School of Business. Reporting to the University Librarian, the Head will oversee the work of three subject librarians in addition to the six Pardee Library staff to design and deliver excellent, disciplinarily appropriate library services. Through engagement within the schools, the Head supports the work of the librarians to supply information resources and services to thei ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Head Librarian for Science and Engineering to serve as the engagement lead with BU’s academic programs serving the sciences, engineering, computing and data sciences, health and rehabilitation sciences and other related disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and learning programs across Boston University. Reporting to the University Librarian, Head will oversee the work of four subject librarians to design and deliver excellent, disciplinarily appropriate library services in connection with robust collections supporting the research and learning needs of the community. Through engagement within the colleges and broader research community, the Head supports and directs the work of subject librarians and identifies initiatives in e ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Head Librarian for Arts and Humanities to serve as the engagement lead with BU’s academic programs serving the arts and humanities in the College of Fine Arts, the College of Arts & Sciences, and in related disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs across Boston University. Reporting to the University Librarian, the Head oversees the work of four subject librarians serving the students and scholars in arts and humanities disciplines to design and deliver excellent, disciplinarily appropriate library services in connection with robust collections supporting the research and learning needs of the community. Through engagement within the schools and colleges, the Head supports and directs the work of subject librarians and identifi ...

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is seeking a passionate, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as the Co-Director of the MBLWHOI Library, and the Director of Library Services at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This pivotal role will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the MBLWHOI Library, aligning services with the evolving needs of the scientific community.MissionThe MBLWHOI Library is dedicated to advancing scholarship and education in the Woods Hole Scientific Community through Library services, innovative research, collaborations, and informatics tools. The Library works collaboratively with partners around the world to provide access to scientific information for the creation of new knowledge through collections, resource sharing, pre ...

Bristol Community College seeks an innovative, collaborative professional librarian for the opening of Reference & Digital Services Librarian. As the lead librarian for Bristol's Taunton Library Learning Commons (LLC), the Reference & Digital Services Librarian oversees library operations at Bristol's Taunton Center, including the supervision of student assistants and one part-time library assistant. In collaboration with other LLC staff, the position oversees access services for the location, delivers information literacy instruction, and assists researchers in the use of print/electronic resources. The position also has primary responsibility for maintaining the LLC's web presence, which provides access to library resources and services for all four LLCs. This is a part-time, non ...