Position The Board of Trustees of the Petersham Memorial Library is seeking applicants for the position of Library Director. The Petersham Memorial Library has been the cultural center of our community for over 130 years. The Library Director will be responsible for curating a library that weaves that history into an innovative vision that creates a welcoming environment for everyone, serves the changing needs of a diverse community, inspires a love of reading and learning, and connects people with engaging programs and resources. This is an ideal position for someone who is excited by the role that small libraries play in the evolving information landscape. Responsibilities Manage the operation of the Library and its programs and services under the general guidance of the Board of ...

Smith College Libraries seeks an innovative leader for the Head of Research and Teaching. Managing a dynamic six-member team of unionized staff, you will serve as the strategic bridge between academic librarians and campus partners to evolve user-centered research and teaching models. This role coordinates innovative pedagogy, including addressing AI implications, leads the "Ask Us" research consultation program, and provides direct subject-librarian support. ...

Amherst College invites applications for the Archives and Special Collections Public Services Fellow position. The Archives and Special Collections Public Services Fellow is a part-time (20 hours per week), one-year term position. The expected range for this position is $20.87-22.00 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information. The Amherst College Library is seeking a part-time Public Services Fellow to support researc ...

The Boston University Libraries seeks a Business Services Coordinator to support the library’s financial and administrative operations by assisting with the management of vendor payments, triaging scholarly resource purchase requests, payroll processing, expense reporting, and student employment systems. This role ensures accuracy and compliance across financial transactions and maintains up-to-date records, ensuring adherence to established processes and policies. The Business Services Coordinator collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, support workflows, and facilitate accurate budget management.The Business Services Coordinator will: Process orders and vendor payments for BU Libraries, ensuring invoices have proper approvals, are accurate, and in ...

Job Summary Reporting to the Head of Technical Services for Special Collections and working closely with the Curator of Rare Books, the Rare Books Project Cataloger will create new or copy records for a wide variety of rare and/or unique bibliographic materials in the Mortimer Rare Book Collection, the Sophia Smith Collection, and College Archives. The project cataloger also will improve existing stub records to further facilitate discovery and access. This position may supervise a student worker. This is a limited-term position expected to run for three years from the date of hire and is covered by a collective bargaining unit. Essential Functions Cataloging operations (80%): Original and copy cataloging of rare books, artists' books, and other bibliographic materials following a ...

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Full-Time/Regular Position Summary Boston University (BU), a leading global research institution and member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association for Research Libraries (ARL), seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next University Librarian. The University Librarian will articulate and implement a ...

Reporting to theROI Department Headin Healey Libraryunder the direction of the AUL for Academic Engagement, and working closely with colleagues in ROI, theAUL forCollections and other library units, the Liaison Librarian provides in-depth library research and instructional support at the University of Massachusetts Boston. This full-time position will collaborate with colleagues in the library and across campus to instruct, engage and support thenearly17,000students, and 1,100 faculty in the full range of library resources and services, on and off campus.Eachlibrarian in the unit will teach information literacy sessions and workshops in General Education, but each will also have subject specialty areas on which they will focus for other workshops, and will also contribute to Collection ...

Position Summary The Mattapoisett Free Public Library seeks an enthusiastic and creative Part-Time Children’s Librarian to support youth services for children and families. Working under the supervision of the Head Children’s Librarian/Assistant Director, the Part-Time Children’s Librarian assists with the planning and presentation of children’s programming, including storytimes and special events; provides readers’ advisory and reference services for children and caregivers; and supports the development and promotion of the children’s collection. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and families, have strong customer service skills, and contribute positively to a collaborative staff environment. Essential Responsibilities Progr ...

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and community-minded Adult & Young Adult Services Librarian to join our team. The Adult & Young Adult Services Librarian plays an important role in helping the library continue to grow and innovate. This position is ideal for a librarian who enjoys connecting with people, experimenting with creative programming ideas, and helping the library continue to evolve as a dynamic community space. Key Responsibilities Provide reference and reader’s advisory services for adult and teen patrons. Plan and present engaging programs and events for adults and young adults. Creativity, collaboration, and new ideas are encouraged. Develop, select, and maintain materials for the adult and young adult collec ...

Systems and Metadata Librarian Levin Library at Curry College seeks a skilled, experienced, and innovative librarian for a special appointment faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, who will be responsible for its library management system (LMS), accessibility and discoverability of electronic resources, integration of new electronic tools (including AI powered aspects), and other duties. In collaboration with various library team members, the Systems and Metadata Librarian will address library resource discovery and access through the Alma LMS, and ensure the smooth integration of resources with support software platforms, including off-campus authentication, interlibrary loan, resource guides, course management systems, and others. As a member of the library faculty, the lib ...

The Boston University Libraries seeks a User Services Assistant who can deliver responsive customer service to the University and extended visitor communities. Providing access to library services, resources, collections, and equipment at one or more of the libraries’ service points, the User Services Assistant actively listens to questions and requests from the user community, interprets policies and procedures, and provides referrals to the libraries' services and resources to address patron needs. This position would work the following hours: East Campus (Evening) – Eligible for shift differential Academic year schedule: Sunday-Thursday 3:15 PM-11:15 PM (Pardee Management Library) Summer schedule: Sunday-Thursday 3:15 PM-11:15 PM (Pardee Management Library) A ...

The Boston University Libraries seeks a User Services Assistant who can deliver responsive customer service to the University and extended visitor communities. Providing access to library services, resources, collections, and equipment at one or more of the Libraries’ service points, the User Services Assistant actively listens to questions and requests from the user community, interprets policies and procedures, and provides referrals to the Libraries' services and resources to address patron needs.This position would work the following hours: Mugar Memorial Library (Opening) Academic year schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-2:30 PM (Mugar Library) Summer schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-2:30 PM (Mugar Library) A resume and cover letter are required to be considered. This p ...

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs original and copy cataloging in all formats in English and other languages. Reviews and edits records as needed. Searches OCLC for copy cataloging and edits OCLC records. Downloads records to match and overlay brief bibliographic records for on order and received materials in the Minuteman database. Participates in database maintenance and quality control by correcting errors, merging duplicate records, and upgrading or overlaying temporary or short records into full MARC records. Communicates regularly with member libraries by phone and e-mail to provide support, resolve cataloging problems, and explain policies and procedures. Prepares reports and lists of records using the Integrated Library System. Assists with the work of other Catalogers as ne ...

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) seeks an experienced library professional to join our agency as the Head of Library Advisory and Development/Government Liaison. This is an opportunity to be part of a talented and dynamic team of professionals who support library services across the Commonwealth. This position reports to the Director of the Board of Library Commissioners, supervises a team of Library and Advisory Development staff and consultants, and oversees the MBLC’s federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program. The Head of Library Advisory and Development is a member of the agency’s management team, provides advisory services to public library directors, trustees, and friends; and serves as program manager for the agency’s electr ...