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Assistant Librarian - Instruction & Research Services.

Fitchburg State Univeristy

Fitchburg, MA

The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Libraryat Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA invites applications for a full time benefited position at the rank of Assistant Librarian -Instruction & Research Services.This is a temporary, one-year (non-tenure track) appointment effective Fall 2023. This appointment concludes automatically on May 31, 2024.General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:The Full-Time Temporary Instruction & Research Services Librarian will work with the tenure-track librarians to provide library instruction and reference services to the University community, and participate in related projects, during the academic year.Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:Instruction:Assist the Instruction Team in providing synchronous and asynchronous instruction s ...

Research and Instruction Librarian

BiblioTemps (Northern Essex Community College)

Lawrence, MA

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: September 5, 2023End 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 co ...

Research and Instruction Librarian

BiblioTemps (Northern Essex Community College)

Haverhill, MA

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: September 5, 2023End 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 a ...

Systems Manager

Boston Library Consortium

Remote, Greater Boston Area

PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE VIA THE URL BELOWhttps://blc.org/page/hiring-systems-managerApplications not submitted through our website cannot be considered.Boston Library Consortium (BLC) is seeking a full-time Systems Manager to facilitate the implementation and continued optimization of shared technologies and systems.You should apply if…You love creating the conditions that foster deeper modes of collaboration through shared systems and servicesYou are excited by the challenge of building deeply intentional processes in the many big and little decisions across a diverse group of member institutionsYou find joy in building spaces of trust, connection, and shared growthResponsibilitiesThis role is responsible for working closely with staff at members’ libraries, relevant BLC Communiti ...

Associate Director

Seekonk Public Library

Seekonk, MA

Are you ready to join an innovative public library team? Are you passionate about delivering high level customer service to the public? Are you energetic, dynamic, and ready to build the library of your dreams? The Seekonk Public Library is looking for its next Associate Director - a public service focused individual with excellent management skills and expertise in library technology. The successful candidate will be an innovator who values a positive team environment and thrives in a climate of change.The Town of Seekonk is a small, vibrant community of approximately 14,000 located in southeastern Massachusetts. In FY23, visits to the library numbered over 60,000, more than 200,000 physical items were circulated, and event attendance totaled 6790.Position Title: Associate DirectorTerms: ...

Weekend Access Services Associate

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Job Description:Amherst College invites applications for the Weekend Access Services Associate position. The Weekend Access Services Associate is a part-time (20 hours per week), academic-year position, 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.Oversees the weekend evening operations of the Robert Frost Library, including full responsibility for the library during some periods ensuring equitable access to academic material to support student learning. Supervises weekend Access Services student assistants, who are performing a wide array of tasks. Supports print and elect ...

Library Assistant

BiblioTemps (Bridgewater Public Library)

Bridgewater, MA

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: Library AssistantLocation: Bridgewater Public Library (Bridgewater, MA)Start date: July 31, 2023End date: October 27, 2023Schedule: 35 hours per week; Three days 9AM-4PM; One day 10AM-5PM; One evening 1PM-8PPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: RequiredDuties:· Performs routine circulation tasks such as checking in or out library materials, collecting fines, and issuing patron cards.· Enters and retrieves information from the integrated library system in order to determine availability of materials.· Assists patrons in locating and requesting materials from other libraries.· ...

Research and Instruction Librarian

BiblioTemps (Bunker Hill Community College)

Boston, MA - Hybrid

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: Bunker Hill Community College (Boston, MA – Hybrid)Start date: As soon as possibleEnd date: June 30, 2024Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; To be determined; Some weekend and evening hours; Telework availablePay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 per hourCORI: Not RequiredDescription:Bunker Hill Community College seeks a self-motivated, service oriented, full-time Librarian to work as part of the Library team serving students, faculty, staff and community users. The successful candidate will focus on information literacy instruction, embedded ...

Library Director

Town of Swansea

Swansea

The Town of Swansea seeks applications for Library Director, a highly visible leadership role serving as the official representative of the Swansea Free Public Library. Enthusiasm, organization, and strong customer service skills are paramount. Applicants must possess and maintain a Professional Certification of Librarianship as well as a Masters’ Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school. Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including management and direct supervision of others, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. ...

Web Support Specialist - hybrid schedule

C/W MARS, Inc.

Worcester, MA

CW MARS has an opening for a web support specialist to provide content management, website design, training, and technical support to our member libraries in the areas of searching and navigating our public online catalog. This position will help lead our catalog interface migration to Aspen Discovery and also provide web administration support for CW MARS public and internal/member library websites. The ideal candidate will actively embrace the ever changing landscape of technology and be able to interface between technical staff and end-users. See the full job description. ...

Head of Children’s Services

Turner Free Library

Randolph

The Head of Children’s Services provides professional library, programming, and managerial services in a diverse community to children and their caregivers. The Head of Children’s Services supervises a busy circulation desk and large children’s room, organizes engaging events and activities for children up through grade 6, and fosters a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for children and caregivers. The Turner Free Library is in the process of acquiring a brand new, state-of-the-art bookmobile/STREAM (science, reading, technology, engineering, arts, and math) lab, and the Head of Children’s Services will collaborate with other department heads on providing outreach services to children utilizing this new vehicle.The Head of Children’s Services works with a high degree of ...

Instruction/Liaison Librarian

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

Position OverviewMcQuade Library at Merrimack College seeks an energetic and experienced librarian to fill the position of Instruction/Liaison Librarian. This librarian will provide research services to library users, conduct information literacy workshops, create instructional materials, and participate in collection development and serve as a faculty liaison. Reporting to the Head Librarian, this full-time position will focus on the library’s efforts to engage the Merrimack community with research skills and tools of scholarship. Evening shifts are required.Merrimack College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives. We particularly encour ...

Library Technician III - Children's Room Assistant

Acushnet Public Library

Acushnet, MA

The Acushnet Public Library is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, public service-minded individual to join our team. This position will support programming, collection development and the daily operation of a busy Children’s Room. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth of all ages and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Children’s Room Assistant will be responsible for the following:Provide reference and reader’s advisory to patrons of all ages, with a primary focus on youth from birth through the 6th grade.Present story times, craft programs and other youth servicesAssist with collection development and cataloging/processingAssist patrons in the use of databases, as well as other online resourc ...

Systems Manager

Boston Library Consortium

Remote, Greater Boston Area

Boston Library Consortium (BLC) is seeking a full-time Systems Manager to facilitate the implementation and continued optimization of shared technologies and systems.Please apply on our website.CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SYSTEMS MANAGER JOBApplications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.You should apply if…You love creating the conditions that foster deeper modes of collaboration through shared systems and servicesYou are excited by the challenge of building deeply intentional processes in the many big and little decisions across a diverse group of member institutionsYou find joy in building spaces of trust, connection, and shared growthResponsibilitiesThis role is responsible for working closely with staff at members’ libraries, relevant BLC Communities, and the BLC staff team to ...

Young Adult Engagement Manager

Turner Free Library

Randolph

Description:The Turner Free Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and creative Young Adult Engagement Manager to provide exemplary service to teens from seventh grade through high school from a large array of national, lingual, and cultural backgrounds as well as to new adults (ages 18-25). The Young Adult Engagement Manager will manage the Library’s busy Teen Room, develop and facilitate engaging programs for teens and new adults, assist in developing the Library’s Young Adult collections, and manage scheduling in the Turner Free Studio/digital media lab.The Young Adult Engagement Manager will provide staff supervision in the absence of the Library Director and Assistant Library Director. The Young Adult Engagement Manager will need to work with a high degree of independence, ex ...

Resource Sharing Program Manager

Boston Library Consortium

Greater Boston Area

Boston Library Consortium (BLC) is seeking a full-time Program Manager to lead our resource sharing program portfolio and strategize about the future of resource sharing for libraries and consortia.Please Apply HereThis is a three-year term position, with the possibility of renewal.You should apply if…You love creating the conditions that foster deeper modes of collaboration through resource sharingYou are excited by the challenge of building deeply intentional processes in the many big and little decisions across a diverse group of member institutionsYou find joy in building spaces of trust, connection, and shared growthResponsibilitiesThis role’s overall responsibility will be to manage BLC’s resource sharing programs through a wide range of activities with both individual librarie ...

Digital Services Librarian

Springfield City Library

Springfield, MA

This full-time (37.5 hours/week) job is based at the Central Library. The Central Library is a lovely century-old building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. Our neighborhood includes the Springfield Museums, many apartment blocks, and Downtown Springfield. The Digital Services Librarian manages and maintains the Library's website and its digital collections and oversees its participation in the Funding Information Network.They are part of a ten person team and have shared responsibility for reference services, reader's advisory, tech assistance, collection development of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to adult services. Work is performed under the direction of the department’s Superviso ...

Archivist/Project Director

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

New Bedford, MA

Archivist/Project ManagerNew Bedford Fishing Heritage Center seeks an archivist/project manager for a part-time, one year contract, to facilitate public access to its growing collection of fishing community history. Since opening to the public in 2016, the Center has amassed a significant collection of documents, images, objects, and digital media representing the local fishing community’s history and ethnography. This collection is unique as the Fishing Heritage Center is the only organization actively preserving the story of New Bedford’s fishing industry and community. Objects in the collection include nautical charts, fishermen’s logbooks, books, periodicals, settlement sheets, tools, equipment, union ledgers, film reels, photographs, documents, clothing, unusual catches (pottery ...

Information Systems Librarian

Town of Bourne

Bourne MA

The Town of Bourne, an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, is hiring an InformationSystems Librarian at the Bourne Library. The Information Systems Librarian must perform highlytechnical and responsible duties involving the maintenance of the library’s computer systems and thetraining and education of library users, including library staff and the general public. This includesplanning, developing and integrating the use of technology in all aspects of library services. Promotesand provides exemplary customer service to patrons and staff. Provides positive and proactivereference and information services for patrons, using a variety of resources in both print and electronicformats.Qualifications and EducationMaster’s in Library Science (MLS) / Master’s in Library and Inform ...

Library Director

Town of Swansea

Swansea

LIBRARY DIRECTORTOWN OF SWANSEAThe Town of Swansea seeks applications for Library Director, a highly visible leadership role serving as the official representative of the Swansea Free Public Library. Enthusiasm, organization, and strong customer service skills are paramount. Applicants must possess and maintain a Professional Certification of Librarianship as well as a Masters’ Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school. Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including management and direct supervision of others, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Email resumes, cover lette ...

Assistant Library Director/Outreach Librarian

Turner Free Library

Randolph

Description:The Assistant Library Director/Outreach Librarian provides professional library and managerial services in a diverse community to patrons of all ages, but especially adults and older adults. This position plans and leads adult and senior programming, develops and sustains relationships with community organizations, helps to manage the library’s technology and digital services, and assumes management responsibility for overall library operations and personnel in the absence of the Library Director. The Turner Free Library is in the process of acquiring a brand new, state-of-the-art bookmobile/STREAM (science, reading, technology, engineering, arts, and math) lab, which the Assistant Library Director will oversee. The Assistant Library Director works with a high degree of indep ...

Scholarly Communications, Data, and Affordable Learning Librarian

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Healey Library, Boston, MA

Reporting to the Head of Reference, Outreach, & Instruction in Healey Library, and working closely with other units across the Library (including Collections, Archives & Special Collections, Library Systems & Discovery Services, Technical Services) and across the University as needed (e.g. IT, the Open Educational Resources [OERs] Working Group, instructional and learning designers, etc.), the Scholarly Communications, Data, & Affordable Learning Librarian will have a strong commitment to user-centered service delivery and to student and faculty success. The successful candidate will promote awareness, adoption, creation, and support for Open Education and Affordable Learning Initiatives, and for Open Access publishing inquiries. The successful candidate will also oversee t ...

Library Assistant

BiblioTemps (Dover Town Library)

Dover, MA

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: Library AssistantLocation: Dover Town Library (Dover, MA)Start date: As soon as possibleEnd date: May 31, 2023Schedule: Monday and Thursday 4-8pm, Tuesday and Friday 10am-6pm, Alt. Saturday 10am-4pmPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: RequiredDescription:Responsible for performing a wide range of circulation duties in person, over the telephone, or via email. Duties include:Checks materials in and out.Provides library cards.Advises patrons of monies owed to the library and collects fines for overdue or lost library materials.Places holds and notifies patrons when requested book ...

Branch Manager

Springfield City Library

public library system

Join our team! At Springfield (MA) City Library, we are Welcoming, Trusted, Connected, and Innovative. Apply for our Library Branch Manager position and come help us achieve this vision. You’ll lead the teams of two popular branches in adjacent neighborhoods. Learn more here, and apply by Sunday, April 16 at 11:59 pm Eastern time.The Forest Park Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city. The branch is a historic Carnegie library building with a Community Room for programming and performances. Outside you'll find a Reading Garden, our neighborhood partner the Forest Park Middle School, and, at the end of the block, the entrance to a 700+ acre gem of a public park. Branch staff work closely with local schools, agencies welcoming new Americans, and other community groups. S ...

Teen and Emerging Technology Librarian

Kingston Public Library

Kingston, MA

Essential Functions:Teen Services: Manages and supervises the library services to teens in Grades 6 through 12 and their families at the Kingston Public Library.Supervises and leads the Youth Advisory Council, including planning and executing programs, promoting programs using social media, educating peers about library services, and selecting materials for the teen collection.Researches, develops, writes, manages and administers grant–funded programs for services to teens as appropriate and available.Plans, organizes, directs and implements programs and activities for teens and families from Grade 6 through 12 at the library; plans and conducts programs to stimulate the use of the library; including reading clubs, book fairs, holiday events, book readings at schools, and other related ...

Head of Youth Services

Kingston Public Library

Kingston, MA

Essential Functions:Manages and supervises the children’s department at the Kingston Public Library.Writes and manages grants relating to children’s services.Plans, organizes, directs and implements programs and activities for children at the library; plans and conducts programs to stimulate the use of the library; including reading clubs, book fairs, holiday events, book readings at schools, and other related programs for children and parents; plans and develops related public relations materials.Provides reference and children’s services; provides reader advisory services for children, parents, teachers, and community and regional organizations; develops and maintains materials and collection for children.Initiates, develops, and responds to specific requests for services for pre-s ...

Systems Librarian

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

The Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University seeks an innovative, service-oriented Systems Librarian to develop, manage, document, and troubleshoot the library’s web site and core library systems. In close collaboration with the e-Resources Librarian, Digital Services & Metadata Librarian, the Head of Archives & Special Collections, the incumbent will maintain library systems and applications using a broad range of technologies. The Systems Librarian will also collaborate with Research & Instruction Librarians and partners from across BSU to research and implement practical, usable technology solutions to support the work of the students, faculty, librarians, staff and the broader BSU community.The Systems Librarian will be primarily responsible for management of Koha ...

Customer Services Associate

Seekonk Public Library

Seekonk, MA

Duties/Description: Customer Services Associates provide direct service to library users primarily by: checking-out, renewing, reserving and requesting library materials; issuing library cards and maintaining library records; responding to user inquiries and requests; recommending books and other materials that may be of interest to the user; instructing users in how to use library equipment and other services, including electronic services; explaining to users the policies and rules of the library and network, resolving routine problems and referring users to others who can provide further assistance. Customer Services Associates also check-in materials, re-shelve materials, and process inter-library loans. Customer Services may be required to engage in other related activities as require ...

Interlibrary Loan Assistant

BiblioTemps (UMass Amherst)

Amherst, MA

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: Interlibrary Loan AssistantLocation: W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst Amherst, MAStart date: March 27, 2023End date: December 23, 2023Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pmPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: Not RequiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing materials from other libraries for University patrons and from the University Libraries to other libraries; using resource sharing systems, library systems, and a variety of online databases to process routine interlibra ...

Science & Engineering Library Public Services Day Supervisor

BiblioTemps (UMass Amherst)

Amherst, MA

BiblioTemps® is an employment service fromtheMassachusetts Library System thatprovides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Science & Engineering Library Public Services Day Supervisor Location: W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst Amherst, MAStart date: As soon as possibleEnd date: May 26, 2023Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pmPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: Not RequiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will supervise operations and student staff in anintegrated public services environment and provide public service by assisting patrons and solving complex problems for library users.Working hours:Mo ...