Due to a recent promotion, the Town of Billerica seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Library Director. The Assistant Library Director plays an integral part in library operations working closely with the Library Director and serving as the head of the reference department.Duties:Assists the Library Director in the development and implementation of short and long-term goals and objectives, staff training programs, and the library’s operating budget.Serves as Supervisor of Reference Services and manages the daily operations of the reference department.Facilitates access to library materials in all available formats and provides expert guidance to patrons of all ages requesting information or on-the-spot assistance with technology.Oversees the adult volunteer program.Pa ...

This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job, is based at theour beautiful Carnegie Central Library, supervising a team of adult librarians, with collection development, reference, reader's advisory, and programming responsibilities.Get to know our beautiful city by watching these videos, then apply by Tuesday, November 2, 2021. They also work closely with the Manager to plan system-wide reference goals and services. The annual salary is $61,488. Apply here. ...

This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job, is based at theForest Park Branch Library, located in a historic neighborhood and adjacent to the Forest Park Middle School and steps away from a true city gem, the Olmstead firm-designed,735 acres Forest Park.Get to know our beautiful city by watching these videos, then apply by Tuesday, November 2, 2021.The Reference Librarian is part of a seven person team and has shared responsibility for reference services, reader's advisory, tech assistance, collection maintenance of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to adult and/or youth services. Work is performed under the direction of the Branch Supervisor and the Branch Manager. Apply here.We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s ...

The Town of Middleton is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Library Director for the Flint Public Library. The mission of the Flint is to inform, enrich, and empower every person in the community by creating and promoting easy access to a vast array of ideas and information, and by supporting an informed citizenry, lifelong learning and love of reading. The Library Director provides leadership for the library system by directing and managing all operations under the policy direction of the Library Board of Trustees and under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator.Master’s Degree in Library Science from an A.L.A.-accredited institution, supplemented by five (5) years of administrative and supervisory library experience at a progressively responsible level; tr ...

The Mason Square Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city! Help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. The branch is a lovely midcentury building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. Outside you'll find our community gardens, more programming space, and a freshly painted mural, part of Fresh Paint Springfield's mural festival. The branch is truly the hub of the neighborhoods that surround it. See inside here.The Supervisor at our Mason Square Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library.This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, facility management, and administrative duties.Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of in ...

The Brookline Public Library is seeking a part-time Children’s Librarian Ito perform professional and administrative work providing reference, reader's advisory, program operation, department administration, and other library services to children, their parents, and teachers. Assist the Supervisor of Children’s Services in providing training and supervision to youth services staff. Assist the public in the use of a wide range of print and non-print library materials, including, but not limited to: video games, gaming systems, makerspace technology, PC, tablet, and laptop support, ROKUS, Wi-Fi hotspots, Launchpads. Brookline Village Main Library. May be asked to work at other locations as needed. Perform similar or related work as required.Qualifications:Must have a Master’s degree in ...

The Public Library of Brookline is seeking a dynamic, innovativeLibrarian III with strong technical expertise and supervisory skills to manage the Collection development for the Library. Under the administrative direction of the Library Director, the Librarian III - Supervisor of Collection Development manages Library Collections and the Technical Services Department operations, managing up to 10 staff members; allocates the yearly Town and Trust Fund moniesfor the materials budget and assigns subject areas for collection purchases. Checks quarterly thatfunds are used within guidelines.Qualifications: Masters of Library and Information Science, supplemented by additional training in librarytechnology, and five to seven years of public library experience is required. Supervisoryexperie ...

USER SERVICES ASSISTANT (EVENING), Boston University LibrariesTracking Code1789Job DescriptionThis position will deliver responsive service to Boston University Libraries’ users at one or more of the Libraries' physical and virtual service points. 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 users' needs. Assists patrons to access materials, demonstrates how to find scholarly resources, and refers patrons to the appropriate library staff for consultations and in-depth research support. Engages in activities such as book searching and shelving, collecting statistics, handling financial transactions, sorting and delivering library materials, and identifying ...

USER SERVICES ASSISTANT (DAY), Boston University LibrariesTracking Code3444Job DescriptionThis position will deliver responsive service to Boston University Libraries’ users at one or more of the Libraries' physical and virtual service points. 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 users' needs. Assists patrons to access materials, demonstrates how to find scholarly resources, and refers patrons to the appropriate library staff for consultations and in-depth research support. Engages in activities such as book searching and shelving, collecting statistics, handling financial transactions, sorting and delivering library materials, and identifying oppo ...

The Operations Manager provides administrative and logistical leadership to the Digital Commonwealth and its Board. This position must be independent, focused, and self-directed, while also detail-oriented. The Operations Manager must be a problem solver and be able to communicate effectively with the Board, Digital Commonwealth members, and partners within their role. The position works independently to manage office administrative tasks and supports the work of the Digital Commonwealth Board and Committee Chairs, and DCI special projects as needed. Position reports to the DCI Board Executive. Individual has several assigned duties as part of the Membership & Outreach and Conference Committees.Essential job functions:Develop working knowledge of the history and activities of the DCIAt ...

The Elizabeth Taber Library is a small, historic (but modern) library in the beautiful seaside community of Marion, MA.Under the general direction of the Library Director, the Circulation Supervisor performs and oversees tasks related to the circulation of library materials.Responsibilities include:• Act as the circulation contact for the library, communicate with interlibrary loan delivery service and MLS, attend SAILS circulation meetings, convey any information, policy or procedural changes to other circulation staff.• Perform general desk duties, circulation of library materials, tech help, holds processing, managing interlibrary loan process, fine/fee payments, display creation, readers advisory, handles process for missing, lost, and damaged items, and other similar responsibilit ...

The Town of Maynard (pop. 11,000) is seeking enthusiastic, qualified candidates for the position of Collection Services Librarian at the Maynard Public Library. Working under the direction and broad policy guidance of the Library Director, the Collection Services Librarian is responsible for the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of library materials in all formats. This position works closely with colleagues on collection development and organization, budget planning, collection marketing, and space planning. The Collection Services Librarian stays up to date with trends and developments in the professional fields of acquisitions and cataloging, as well as in the reading, educational, and recreational interests of the Maynard community. Additional responsibilities include keeping acc ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates forfor three part-time Reference Librarian positions.Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatching the videos linked below, thenapplyby Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The three Reference Librarian positions are based at three of our neighborhood branch libraries. The person hired for this job will create and deliver programs, answer reference qu ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates forDigital Services Librarian (full-time).Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatching the videos linked below, thenapplyby Friday, October 1, 2021. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!OurDigital Services Librarianposition is based at ourCentral Library.The person hired for this position will create programs for adults, answer reference questions, provide reader’s advisory, and engage with t ...

Iwasaki Library seeks a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our instruction team. The Marlboro Institute Librarian will lead faculty in exploring and developing open content for their courses; developing open educational initiatives; and promoting open educational resources to the Emerson community. This position also provides essential support by designing and implementing information literacy curricula, creating online tutorials and teaching resources, promoting information literacy within the Marlboro Institute, and assessing the impact the library’s teaching and assessment initiatives have on student learning.As a member of the Teaching, Learning & Assessment department, this position also provides reference services and support, including consults with students and facult ...

Swampscott Public Library is seeking an interim Library Director, starting immediately. Come enjoy the beautiful Northshore! This position serves as manager of library operations, while the Board of Trustees conducts a search for a permanent director. The Board of Trustees is seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:The Interim Library Director is directly accountable to the Board of Trustees and the Town Administrator.Responsibilities include:* Working closely with the Board of Trustees including attending monthly Board meetings* Actively participating in policy, budget development, goal setting, planning and fundraising* Grant writing* Responsible for managing a staff of 17, plus volunteers.* Overseeing all aspects of library operations including collection management, progr ...

TheChildren’s Librarianposition is based in the busy, progressive Children's Room of our Central Library. Springfield City Library has an exciting career opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. Are you the one? Are you ready to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals in a very busy urban library system? Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The person selected for this position will be part of a dynamic team and focus on reference, reader’s advisory, outreach, collection development, and programming for children. Work is performed under the general direction of the Children's Services S ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates forLibrarian (full-time).Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatching the videos linked below, thenapplyby Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!We have an entry-levelLibrarianposition at ourCentral Library.The person hired for this position will create programs primarily for adults, answer reference questions, provide reader’s advisory, and engage with the communi ...

The Town of Hopkinton seeks a Library Director for its community.The Town of Hopkinton is committed to equal opportunity, encourages diversity and inclusion and believes that a positive culture of inclusion in Town governance contributes to the Town’s overall qualities as a great place to live and work. We welcome all to apply.Do you aspire to be an integral part of a dynamic professional team in a renovated library that the community embraces as a space for everyone?Do you want to be a part of Team Hopkinton that embraces, fosters and celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging?If so, Hopkinton is the vibrant growing community for you!Under the direction of the Town Manager, the Library Director leads, directs and manages the Town of Hopkinton’s Public Library. The work is ...

The Town of Billerica seeks qualified applicants for the position of Library Director.Internally, the Library Director manages the daily operations of the library and library facility, supervises and mentors a staff of over 20, plans and coordinates short-term and long-term goals, oversees the library’s $1.6 million dollar budget, collaborates with the Board of Library Trustees to set library policy, and serves as liaison between the library and town management.Externally, the Library Director engages with and represents the library in the community, coordinates with the library’s two fundraising groups (Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library and Billerica Public Library Foundation), and advocates for the library with key stakeholders and decision makers.Schedule: 37.5 hours Mo ...

The Mason Square Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city! Help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. The branch is a lovely midcentury building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. Outside you'll find our community gardens, more programming space, and a freshly painted mural, part of Fresh Paint Springfield's mural festival. The branch is truly the hub of the neighborhoods that surround it. See inside here.The Supervisor at our Mason Square Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library.This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, facility management, and administrative duties.Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of in ...

The town of North Reading is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic professional for the position of Head of Children’s and Teen Services. This position is responsible for a broad range of youth library services, including programming, social media, materials selection, and outreach to schools and the community.Supervisory Responsibility: Works under the general direction of the Director and Assistant Director. Oversees the supervision of part-time staff and volunteers directly associated with youth services. Provides leadership in defining goals and objectives for youth services that reflect the library’s mission.Requirements Include:Demonstrated ability to create and facilitate innovative programs which meet the developmental and enrichment needs of children and their families.Must have ...

Essential Functions: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)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. ...

The Access Services and Interlibrary Loan Assistant is responsible for providing a range of library public services. Serves as a main contact for library patrons seeking help, general information, and resources. Directly interacts with students, faculty, and staff about use of library materials, circulation services, course reserves services, interlibrary loan and use of special library equipment and facilities. Interprets and communicates library policies and procedures; assists with supervision and training of student employees. Responsible for stacks maintenance, including the shelving of library materials, shelf reading, and shifting projects. As the primary staff person responsible for ILL, obtains and delivers research materials not held by Wheaton College to patrons and supplies ite ...

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:One of three full-time staff members responsible for oversight of the InfoBar. Shares supervision of student circulation assistants and assists in all general circulation services. The work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Hours vary in the summer and during breaks, and schedule is subject to change when the needs of the library change.Reporting to the access services supervisor, the access services associate shares supervision of student circulation assistants and assists in all general circulation services at the library's main service point, the InfoBar. The associate is responsible for providing Interlibrary Loan and document delivery services to the Hampshire College community. The associate networks with libraries worldwide throug ...

Reporting to the Associate Director for Access & Organization, the Morning Library Assistant provides assistance for users at the Access Services/Circulation desk and supports the overall daily activities of the Access & Organization Department. Duties include assisting in the management of circulation operations, general technology support (in collaboration with the Department of Technology Services), and supervision of student employees (in collaboration with the Associate Director of Access & Organization and other Access Services librarians).The position is part of the Access Services team and will participate in department projects and activities, especially in the areas of course reserves, serials, and stacks maintenance.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s DegreeExperienc ...

Responsibilities may include: a. Directs the operations of all departments of the Holbrook Public Library.b. Prepares the annual departmental budget and presents and defends the budget before the Trustees, Finance Committee and Town Meetings. c. Directs and controls the expenditure of departmental fund allocations within the constraints of approved budgets.d. Confers with Town officials and general public to provide information and to resolve problems and complaints. e. Evaluates and administers library programs. f. Directs the training of library staff in technical and administrative library skills. g. Directs the development and maintenance of the public library’s collection of books, periodicals, audio-visual and all other library materials.h. Directs and participates in personnel ...

Supervisor: Head of Children’s and Young Adult ServicesSalary and benefits:● Grade 5 37.5 hrs/week ($31,863-$39,167) including evenings and some Saturdays● Benefits including health insurance, sick time, vacation timeIf you have a passion for public libraries and expanding library access for everyone, then Forbes Library, Northampton's public library, wants to hear from you. We’re currently looking for a creative person to work primarily in our bustling Children’s and Young Adults Department. This position requires a commitment to providing excellent customer service, an attention to detail, and technology and organizational skills. The ability to interact with the public in a patient, kind, and friendly manner is paramount. The position is part of a supportive and highly collabo ...

Supervisor: Head of Children’s and Young Adult ServicesSalary and benefits:● Grade 4 25 hrs/week ($16.09-$18.47/hr) including evenings and some Saturdays.● Benefits including health insurance, sick time, vacation timeIf you have a passion for public libraries and expanding library access for everyone, then Forbes Library, Northampton's public library, wants to hear from you. We’re currently looking for a creative person to work in youth and adult public services. This position requires a commitment to providing excellent customer service, an attention to detail, and technology and organizational skills. The ability to interact with the public in a patient, kind, and friendly manner is paramount. The position is part of a supportive and highly collaborative team, and helps to create ...

The Public Services Librarian leads the Front Desk team and ensures users’ experience begins with empathetic customer service. The Librarian coordinates and provides in person and remote public services, develops and delivers information literacy programing, and assists researchers in the use of print and online resources. The Librarian is responsible for maintaining the Circulating, Reference and Reserves collections and develops the Wilkens Library’s print and electronic collections in assigned areas.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:1. Directs and participates in the operational procedures of all public services departments: circulation, reserves, and reference. Includes entering and updating patron records; charging, renewing and discharging materials; and providing reference assistance in-person ...