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 ...

TheBranch Supervisor position is based at our newly-built East Forest Park Branch Librarywith 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 ...

Springfield City Library has an exciting leadership 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 new Manager of Technical Services and Collection Development will fill a vacancy created by a retirement. They will be based at our Central Library and oversee the work of cataloging and acquisitions workers as well as manage our significant collections budget, including endowments and trusts. The annual salary range is $62,849.28 - $81,737.24. Apply ...

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 ...

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY FULL-TIME LIBRARY DIRECTORThe Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees seeks an innovative, dynamic, community-minded leader with proven management skills to serve as Library Director.The library serves the 43,000 residents of Leominster, as well as many non-residents from the surrounding communities of North Central Massachusetts. Located in the downtown area of one of Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities, the library is housed in a 1910 Carnegie library building that was renovated and expanded to a 44,500 square foot facility in 2007. This busy customer-service oriented library receives strong municipal support, and is well respected in the community, presenting almost 500 programs for all ages annually with a $1.6M budget, a dedicated staff of22 FTE, volunteers, ...

DEPARTMENT: Arts & HumanitiesREPORTS TO:Dean of Arts & HumanitiesPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: Responsible for supervision of assigned unit and non-unit professional staff, which may also include Work Study students.STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Associate Dean of Arts & Humanities and Library Learning Commons (LLC) provides support and assistance to the Dean of Arts and Humanities in regard to the area's operations, management, and growth, as well as leadership and direction for the Library Learning Commons at all Bristol locations. The Associate Dean leads strategic planning for Arts and Humanities and the Library Learning Commons; offering new thinking in these areas, consistent with the college's strategic goals, as well as new strategies for the improvement of course and program deliver ...

The Middleborough Public Library is seeking a full-time Assistant Library Director. The Assistant Library Director should be collaborative, self-starting, innovative, and passionate about public libraries. We are not looking for the perfect candidate, but the right candidate. If you are motivated to learn, ask why when others simply coalesce and understand how you say something matters, we would like to talk with you.The Middleborough Public Library has just installed a new wireless network and a server to manage our public reservation and printing systems. All of our staff and public computers have been or are in the process of being upgraded to Windows 10 and Office 2019. The Middleborough Public Library is committed to investing in technology to ensure our citizens have access to the te ...

Position DefinitionResponsible for the management, planning, implementing and evaluation of the Youth Services Department; identifies and coordinates programs and events; provides professional advice and guidance to achieve the Library’s goals and objectives.Essential FunctionsSupervises the Youth Services Department {Children’s (ages 0-12) and Young Adult (ages 13-28) areas}. Organizes the work schedule for the Youth Services staff. Coordinates and oversees collection development and acquisitions. Oversees budget for Youth Services Department. Manages electronic resources (website, social media, operational software, etc…). Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates Youth Services staff.Develops, implements and evaluates programs for youth; provides publicity for programming utili ...

The Director of Library & Learning Commons will work with the Associate Dean to provide leadership and direction for the Bristol Library and Learning Commons. Specifically, the Director will assist in the overall administration and day-to-day operation of the Bristol Library and Learning Commons in the Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton locations. ...

General Statement of DutiesThe Coordinator of Reference, Instructional Services and User Experience provides shared leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of research and information literacy practices that support student success and the creation of user-centered, inclusive and accessible experiences with Library resources and responsive touch points. The Coordinator facilitates communication between all members of the reference and instruction team (day and evening) and provides reference service and research instruction to Library patrons. The Coordinator oversees the management of electronic resources, conducts usability studies with Library users and maintains and develops the Library website.ResponsibilitiesTeaches classes in support of the Library i ...

OverviewThe Town of Fairhaven is a historic seaside community on the southeastern coast of Massachusetts. Fairhaven is 70 miles from Boston, 25 miles from Cape Cod, and shares a harbor with the City of New Bedford. As of 2020, Fairhaven’s population was 16,140.Fairhaven has a rich history that includes shipbuilding, sailmaking, whaling, scrimshaw, and a deep connection to the Japanese sister city of Tosashimizu, as the first Japanese-American citizen, Manjiro Nakama, attended school and resided in Fairhaven. Being the site of the first American Revolution naval battle, the birthplace of Joseph Bates (and his Seventh Adventist Church), and the birthplace of Henry Huttleston Rogers (oil tycoon and benefactor) are just some of the historical claims cherished by this quiet community.Millicen ...

Serials CoordinatorWilliams College LibrariesWilliams College Libraries is now accepting applications for a Serials Coordinator. This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), year-round regular appointment, reporting to the Head of Collection Management. Coordinating the subscription, payment, receipt, and processing of serial publications in all formats, the coordinator will ensure the integrity of the ordering, licensing, inventory, and descriptive metadata in the integrated library system through regular monitoring of serial subscription terms and fulfillment.The Williams Libraries are committed to developing a skilled, inclusive, and diverse staff to serve an increasingly diverse educational community. Our mission is to provide an intellectual forum where the world of ideas is made manife ...

POSITION TITLE:  Director of Library and Learning CommonsDEPARTMENT:  Library and Learning Commons, Academic AffairsREPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Library and Learning CommonsPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: Library and Learning Commons staff located in Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton locations.STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Director of Library and Learning Commons will collaborate with the Associate Dean to provide leadership and direction for the Bristol Library and Learning Commons, as well as assist in the overall administration and day-to-day operation of the Bristol Library and Learning Commons in the Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton locations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist the Associate Dean in developing, establishing, implementing, and reviewing policies for prov ...

Bridgewater State University Library is seeking Cataloging and Metadata Librarian.Bridgewater State University (BSU) Library seeks an innovative, versatile, and service-oriented professional for the position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian. This is an MSCA tenure-track, library faculty position. The successful candidate will manage the Technical Services unit and will provide access to library resources, in support of the University’s missions for teaching and learning, research and creative endeavors, and student success and achievement. This position reports to the Director of Library Services.For full job description and to apply, please visit: BSU Career Site at https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/18905The closing date for the job application is March 29, 2020.Best regards,BSU Lib ...

The Assistant Director will oversee all aspects of library services for adults including; technology assistance, reference services, bibliographic instruction, collection development of adult materials and resources, and the development and implementation of adult programming.The ideal candidate must be comfortable working directly with the public and assisting them with all information needs. A good sense of humor, the ability to multitask, and a willingness to perform hands on library work is essential to the position.Additionally the Assistant Director is responsible for the daily operations of the library in the absence of the Director, including but not limited to staff management, public relations, physical operations, and other issues that may arise.This position has a typical work ...

Department SummaryLibrary Services is located in the Clement C. Maxwell Library and is open an average of 94 hours each week during the academic year. It is a busy, dynamic place with classrooms, academic and administrative offices throughout the building. The library serves all BSU students, faculty, staff, researchers from across the country and world, as well as the residents of the surrounding communities. Library Services seeks a dynamic, creative, versatile, and user-oriented professional for the position of Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian. The successful candidate will manage the Collection Development & Acquisitions unit and provide access to library resources, in support of the University’s missions for teaching and learning, research, and creative endeav ...

Library Director, full Town benefits28 hrs/wk (one Sat/mo, occasional evenings). Salary range $41,500 - $46,960.Excellent opportunity for an outgoing and energetic leader who enjoys being part of a vibrant community center in a rural town on the slope of picturesque Wachusett Mountain.The Director is responsible for all aspects of library administration, maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all library operations while embracing and encouraging emerging technologies. The Director oversees a staff of 8 (PT). The library serves a population of 3,531 and circulated 42,645 items in FY19.For complete job description go to http://www.town.princeton.ma.us ...

The Middleborough Public Library is seeking a full-time Assistant Library Director and Technology Librarian. The Assistant Library Director should be collaborative, self-starting, innovative, and passionate about public libraries. We are not looking for the perfect candidate, but the right candidate. If you are motivated to learn, ask why when others simply coalesce, and understand how you say something matters, we would like to talk with you.The Middleborough Public Library has just installed a new wireless network and a server to manage our public reservation and printing systems. All of our staff and public computers have been or are in the process of being upgraded to Windows 10 and Office 2019. The Middleborough Public Library is committed to investing in technology to ensure our citi ...

TheBranch Supervisor position is based at our busyEast Springfield Branch Librarywith a focus on oversight of all branch activities and on teen 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 an ...