The Programming and Training Librarian is a full-time position.The person holding this position, based at our historicCentral Library, will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of adult programming for the Central Library and for coordinating professional development for all library staff, as well as providing library services including reference, collection development, instruction, electronic resource use, reader’s advisory, outreach, and programming. Work is performed in accordance with accepted practices and procedures in the field of library sciences related to reference and resource material with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment under the general direction of the Manager of Adult and Youth Information Services who reviews work throu ...

The Emerging Technologies Librarian is a full-time position.The person holding this position, based at our newly constructed (2019)East Forest Park Branch Library, will be responsible for providing reference and information services to the public, as well as responsible for Makerspace tools and services and training in their use. They will promote awareness of new and emerging technologies to improve the patron experience, library services, and programming. Work is performed in accordance with accepted practices and procedures in the field of library sciences related to reference and resource material with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent professional judgment under the general direction of the Manager who reviews work through observation, reports, and conferences.Abil ...

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 for apart-time Reference Librarian. Please applyby Thursday, August 8, 2021, 11:59 pm Eastern.TheReference Librarianposition is based at our East Forest Park Branch Library and has the following responsibilities: Responsible for providing reference and resource information and material and programs to the general public for the City of Springfield's Library Department. Responsible for assisting patrons to find and use library materials and technology; reader's advisory; and creating and delivering programs for people of all ages, but with an emphasis on teens. Work is performed in accordance with accepted practic ...

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 ...

Director of Public Library, Needham Free Public Library (Needham)The Town of Needham, Massachusetts is seeking an energetic and collaborative Library Director to provide vision and leadership for the Library as a vital center of learning, culture and inclusion. The successful candidate will continue the Library’s commitment to community enrichment and have the leadership skills to transform strategic initiatives into reality. Working closely with Town Administration and Board of Library Trustees, the Director oversees and monitors all library operations, including budgeting, strategic planning, service delivery, personnel management and facilities. The Director should be an ambassador for the library, highlighting its successes and communicating its needs. The Needham Free Public Library ...

TheBranch Supervisor position is based at our Mason Square Branch Library with a focus on oversight of all branch activities and on adult services. The person selected for this position will have the following duties:Responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library. This includes personnel, public interaction, programming, facility management, and administrative duties. Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of independent initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted professional practices and within the policies and directives by the Branch Manager. Supervision is exercised, directly or through subordinates, over all Branch library employees. Will provide neighborhood-based programming.Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and comp ...

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, July 6, 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 ourSixteen Acres Branch Library, due to a promotion.The person hired for this position will create programs for people of all ages, answer reference questions, provide reader’s advisory ...

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN – Innovative, youth-oriented professional for busy progressive public library in a supportive community. Qualifications – ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum 3 – 5 years of library experience with juveniles. Engaged and enthusiastic customer service manner with infants through teens; proficiency in ILS, social media, juvenile programming – actual and virtual, collection development, public relations, planning, and Youth Services team responsibility. ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting candidates for apart-time Reference Librarian. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates. Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatchingthesevideos, thenapplyby Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Take a virtual tour of our library system here!TheReference Librarianposition is based at our Sixteen Acres Branch Library and has the following responsibilities: Responsible for providing reference and resource information and material and programs to the general public for the City of Springfield's Library Department. Responsible for assisting patrons to find and use library materials and technology; reader's advisor ...

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN – Innovative, youth-oriented professional for busy progressive public library in a supportive community. Qualifications – ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum 3 – 5 years of library experience with juveniles. Engaged and enthusiastic customer service manner with infants through teens; proficiency in ILS, social media, juvenile programming – actual and virtual, collection development, public relations, planning, and Youth Services team responsibility. ...

The Turner Free Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service oriented Outreach Librarian who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a strong team. The Outreach Librarian will provide information about library services, training, initiatives, and programs to populations in the Randolph community that may not be reached by traditional marketing channels or library services. The Outreach Librarian must hold or be working towards an MLS from an ALA accredited program. This is a 35-hour work week, non-union position; some nights and weekends are required.Essential Job Functions:Provides exemplary customer service; routinely addressing complaints and effectively resolving complications.Provides staff supervision in the evenings, on weekends, and may be required to work at the ...

General Statement of Duties: The Technical Services Cataloging and Acquisitions Specialist is responsible for the cataloguing of all materials that are added to the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio (AVGC) library collections. Types of materials that are catalogued include books, electronic resources, sound recordings and visual materials, among others. Tasks include, but are not limited to, original and copy cataloguing, batch loading of vendor-supplied records, conversion and/or reclamation projects and authority control. The Technical Services Cataloging and Acquisitions Specialist is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and completeness of bibliographic data contained in the ILS on an ongoing basis. This position orders library materials and coordinates and/or conducts physical processing o ...

Provides customer service and general assistance to support the daily operation of the library. Work includes checking library materials into and out from the library, processing interlibrary loans, searching for library materials for patrons, shelving and processing of new library materials.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCharges, renews and discharges circulating library materials using Evergreen Circulation system; patron registration; processes overdue charges and fines; collects money for library fines and fees and; interprets and enforces library policies and procedures to the public. Opening and closing of library procedures.Answers telephone calls and email messages and provides information or otherwise assists patrons. Answer’s routine reference questions; performs readers ...

The Board of Trustees of Ashburnham, MA’s Stevens Memorial Library seeks a visionary leader with strong strategic planning and financial management skills and a record of enhancing public library services. The new director will be able to articulate, support and promote the Library’s mission and collaborate with the Trustees, staff, volunteers and the community it serves. ...

The Board of Trustees of Ashburnham, MA’s Stevens Memorial Library seeks a visionary leader with strong strategic planning and financial management skills and a record of enhancing public library services. The new director will be able to articulate, support and promote the Library’s mission and collaborate with the Trustees, staff, volunteers and the community it serves. ...

DefinitionThe Weymouth Public Libraries is in need of a proven professional and self-starting library leader interested in being a key member of a progressive, dynamic library system. We seek an innovative, collaborative, flexible, and service-oriented professional librarian to help lead the Weymouth Public Libraries. Our culture of “Yes!” has resulted in a large growth in programs and services for grateful and increasingly engaged library patrons and local decision makers. Our new $33-million, 50,000-square-foot main library opened in October 2020.SupervisionWorks under the administrative direction of the Director of Library Services. Generally establishes own work plan and priorities, using and/or modifying established procedures, to complete the work in accordance with established d ...

The Manager of Borrowers' Services works at our beautiful Carnegie Central Library, managing a team to provide excellent service to residents. The person taking on this leadership role will have the opportunity to bring new ideas and innovations to this very important department. They also work closely with Borrowers' Services staff system-wide and in the automated resource sharing network C/WMARS. The Library uses Evergreen for its ILS. The position is vacant due to a retirement. The annual salary is $62,849.28. Apply: https://bit.ly/BorrServMgrMar21 ...

Join ourteamat Fitchburg State as our new Instruction and Community Engagement Librarian. We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative, inclusive and enthusiastic librarian who values an innovative student-centered approach to the development of information literacy skills and embraces the University's commitment to community engagement. This position has a unique focus on local community civic engagement. As a member of the instruction team, they will develop, implement, promote, and assess the Library's information literacy instruction programs for undergraduates and graduate students. They provide research services. They are active members of the Library Liaison program. They participate in collection development.To learn more about the position, go tohttps://fitchburg.interview ...

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for providing excellent library service to children of all ages and their caregivers. This position is responsible for planning and implementing children’s programs, collection development, supporting local school curriculum, providing reference and circulation services to children and caregivers, and assisting patrons with technology.Essential Functions:● Plans, organizes, directs, and implements programs and activities for children at the library.● Provides reference and reader advisory services for children, caregivers, teachers, and community organizations; develops and maintains materials and collection for children.● Provides excellent professional services by assisting patrons with information retrieval, location of materi ...

Systems LibrarianWilliams LibrariesWilliams Libraries seeks an innovative and enthusiastic librarian to manage and administer our library management system and auxiliary systems. We seek candidates who are excited to work in a college library that supports students who are broadly diverse with regard to gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion.Williams, a liberal arts college located in western Massachusetts, has built its reputation on outstanding teaching, scholarship, and academic excellence. We are committed to building an inclusive faculty, staff, and curriculum to support our community of approximately 2,000 students. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to ...

Manages the overall service plan and daily operation of a branch library, including staff management, collection development and maintenance, services and programs, customer and community relations, outreach, developing partnerships and overseeing the general maintenance and security of the library building and grounds.Plans and implements library programs for all ages including story hours, after-school activities, educational workshops, reading groups, and technology literacy classes.Analyzes circulation rates and patron requests to prepare current collections and respond to local needs; prepares displays of library materials.Develops branch library collections; reviews sources for ordering of print and non-print materials, catalogs new and donated materials; manages branch budget for ma ...

Tuesdays through Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.DefinitionThe Weymouth Public Libraries is in need of a professional and self-starting librarian interested in being a key member of a progressive, dynamic library system. We seek an outgoing, innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented librarian to provide technology instruction and reference services. Our culture of “Yes!” has resulted in a large growth in programs and services for grateful and increasingly engaged library patrons and local decision makers. We are fortunate to be in a state-of-the-art new building, which has a Digital Media Lab, 46 public computers as well as meeting and study rooms, equipped with collaboration tools and device mirroring capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to help our patrons take advantag ...

The Boylston Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Purpose:Direct and manage all operations and activities of the Boylston Public Library. The Director is responsible for overseeing all library services and for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all library functions in accordance with the bylaws and policies established by the Board of Trustees. The Director informs and advises the Board of current developments, needs and issues and has final responsibility for all library staff, activities and resources.Performs varied and highly responsible work requiring the exercise of leadership, independent judgment and initiative in planning and overseeing the admini ...

The Executive Committee of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium seeks an active, energetic, people-focused, technologically savvy team leader with vision to guide the 36-member Merrimack Valley Public Library Consortium (MVLC) in northeastern (North Andover) Massachusetts.Qualifications:MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, MBA-desirable, or equivalent training and experience. Strong knowledge of current and emerging library technology applications; experience with strategic planning, budgeting and grant writing. Significant experience with managing library operations, servers and networks including five to eight years in a management role with an automated library network, or equivalent experience. Flexibility, calm under pressure, ability to pivot is all highly valued.Duties:Overall ...

Part Time: Tuesdays through Fridays 10:00AM to 2:00 PMThe Weymouth Public Libraries is in need of a proven professional and self-starting librarian interested in being a key member of a progressive, dynamic library system. We seek an innovative, collaborative, flexible, and service-oriented professional librarian to provide technology and reference services. Our culture of “Yes!” has resulted in a large growth in programs and services for grateful and increasingly engaged library patrons and local decision makers.SupervisionWorks under the general supervision of the Head of Reference & Adult Services and in collaboration with the Technology Services Librarian. May receive technology-related direction and guidance from the Town of Weymouth’s Chief Information Officer with the appr ...

Schedule When Open on Saturdays: Mondays through Thursdays 5:00PM to 9:00PM and Saturdays 9:00AM to 5:00PMSchedule When Closed on Saturdays: Mondays through Thursdays 5:00PM to 9:00PM and Fridays 9:00AM to 5:00PMThe Weymouth Public Libraries is in need of a proven professional and self-starter who is interested in being a key member of a progressive, dynamic library system. We seek an innovative, collaborative, flexible, and service-oriented librarian to provide professional and technical support to teens and adult patrons. The ideal candidate has strengths in programs and services for teens, contemporary and classic teen literature, and current and emerging technologies.SupervisionWorks under the general supervision of the Head of Reference & Adult Services and in collaboration with t ...

Schedule When Open on Saturdays: Fridays 9-5 and Saturdays 9-5Schedule When Closed on Saturdays: Wednesdays 9-5 and Fridays 9-5The Weymouth Public Libraries seeks a motivated, enthusiastic team player with superior customer service skills who is extremely comfortable and skilled at dealing with children and emerging technologies. Works in a department that meets the informational, educational, and recreational needs of children ages twelve and under and their caregivers. Performs responsible and varied clerical library services in the circulation of materials; performs clerical-administrative work; assists patrons in using library services, computers and technology, and facilities.SupervisionReceives oral or written instructions from the Head of Children’s Services or Assistant Head of C ...

Part-Time Position 2 (13 hours per week when open on Saturdays; 8 hours per week when closed on Saturdays): Tuesday and Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-2p.m.The Weymouth Public Libraries seeks a motivated, enthusiastic team player with superior customer service skills to join our circulation staff at Tufts Library, the main branch and busiest library in Weymouth. Performs responsible and varied clerical library services in the circulation of materials; performs clerical-administrative work; and assists patrons in using library services and facilities.SupervisionReceives oral or written instructions from the Head of Circulation, plans work according to established procedures, prioritizes tasks within work assignment.Job EnvironmentWork is performed under typical office and library co ...

Part-Time Position 1 (12 hours per week): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5-9 p.m.The Weymouth Public Libraries seeks a motivated, enthusiastic team player with superior customer service skills to join our circulation staff at Tufts Library, the main branch and busiest library in Weymouth. Performs responsible and varied clerical library services in the circulation of materials; performs clerical-administrative work; and assists patrons in using library services and facilities.SupervisionReceives oral or written instructions from the Head of Circulation, plans work according to established procedures, prioritizes tasks within work assignment.Job EnvironmentWork is performed under typical office and library conditions; work environment is moderately quiet; occasionally required to work outside of ...

The Information Services Supervisor works at our beautiful Carnegie Central Library, supervising a team of adult librarians, with collection development, reference, reader's advisory, and programming responsibilities. They also work closely with the Manager to plan system-wide reference goals and services. The position is vacant due to a retirement. The annual salary is $59,085. Apply: https://bit.ly/CLInfoServSupvrOct2020 ...