The Adult & Youth Information Services Manager is responsible for directing all activities of the Library Department’s Central Library Adult and Information Services and Children’s Services areas. They establish system-wide standards for programming and information services, and ensure that department services are meeting established standards, objectives, and goals and that services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner in response to changing public needs. Work is performed with professional administrative judgment and decisions are made in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Library Department, with review by the Library Director who reviews work through reports and conferences. Supervision is exercised over 12 co-workers. Apply here.The Central Library ...

Library Administrator, Massachusetts Bay Community College (Wellesley)Position Summary:The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. This is a part-time, non-unit position with no benefits. The Library Administrator performs duties in connection with patron assistance, circulation, collection maintenance, and other basic library functions. They also aid library users in locating and using materials; charge, renew and discharge library books and materials; and perform related work as required. This candidate will also aid in the maintenance, preparation, distribution and lending of library books and other materials.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Assist library users by responding to inquiries and ...

Amherst College invites applications for the Music & Science Library Specialist/Student Supervisor position. The Music & Science Library Specialist/Student Supervisor is a full-time, 18-month term position, starting at $21.93 per hour - commensurate with experience.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.The Music & Science Library Specialist/Student Supervisor manages the circulation and reserve operations of the Morgan Music Library and the Keefe Science Library. Participates fully as a member of the Access Services department.Collaborates with the other Access Services student super ...

Job Title:Head of Cataloging ServicesDepartment: Cataloging ServicesReports To: Associate LibrarianFLSA Status:Full-time, Exempt, 35 hours/weekSalary Range: $70k – $77k, annuallyLocation:Worcester, MADeadline to apply:Applications accepted on rolling basis and will be listed until filledStart Date: As soon as possibleOrganization Description:The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) cultivates a deeper understanding of the American past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources. The Society fosters a broad community of inquiry through inclusive programs and generous support of scholarship. A national research library and learned society founded in 1812 by Revolutionary War patriot and printer Isaiah Thomas, AAS is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The AAS ...

As the Branch Supervisor, you’ll be based at the East Springfield Branch Library. The Branch is busy with readers, afterschool visitors, and program attendees. We are applying for a state grant to expand the branch and as the Supervisor you can help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. Learn more here, and apply by Tuesday, December 5 at 11:59 pm Eastern time. The annual salary is $60,991.The Supervisor at our East Springfield Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library. This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, reporting of building concerns, and administrative duties. The Supervisor assists the Manager in overseeing and leading the staff at their assigned librar ...

The Springfield City Library seeks applications for a full-time Children's Librarian in the Children's Room. The Central Library is the heart of our busy library system. Come work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, community-engaged candidates for this full-time, 37.5 hours a week job. The Children's Librarian is part of a four person team and is responsible for collection development of print and non-print materials, programming, reference services, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to children’s services, and assisting in developing and providing system-wide children’s services. Work is performed under the direction of the Children's Services Supervisor and the Adult & Youth Information Services Manager. A ...

Healey Library at UMass Boston seeks an innovative and enthusiastic librarian to join the growing team in the Library Systems and Discovery Services department. We seek candidates who are strong collaborators and excited to work in a collaborative and user-centered team environment at an urban public research university library that supports our broadly diverse campus community of approximately 17,000 students and 1,100 faculty in the full range of library resources and services, on and off campus. We value excellent user experience, innovative library services, effective and equitable intellectual access to resources and collections. Healey Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff to support the community, as part of its organizational commitment to advancing equity, ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Stacks Management AssistantLocation: W. E. B. Du Bois Library, UMass AmherstStart date: November 6, 2023End date: May 17, 2024Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9am – 5pmSome limited early evening hours (Fri. To 7pm) and/or Tue-Sat (daytime) schedule hours may be needed (but not initially).Pay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: Not requiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will be responsible for performing and coordinating Stacks Management retrieval, reshelving and return processing of Library materials, supervising student employees in coll ...

GovHR USA and Worcester Public Library are seeking collaborative, experienced, and innovative candidates for the new position of Director of Library Services. A recent 12.8-million-dollar renovation of the main library to refresh and expand public space was completed in 2021, and the organization is eager to grow and expand its services. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the executive team in a well-supported city library that is poised to become one of the leading libraries in the state.Worcester, located in rapidly growing central Massachusetts, is the second largest city in Massachusetts and home to nine colleges and universities. The City is located one hour from Boston, has an affordable cost of living, robust public transportation and is a vibrant and culturally diverse ...

Amherst College invites applications for the Reserves Associate position. The Reserves Associate is a full-time (40 hours per week) position, scheduled 1pm-10pm Monday-Friday, 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.The Reserves Associate processes course reserves each semester, ensuring equitable access to academic material to support student learning. Communicate with teaching faculty to solicit syllabi and solve reserve problems. Oversees library material billing and the hold shelf. Participates fully as a member of the Access Services department and assumes regular ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Social Work Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to social work and its associated fields and specializations, including behavioral health, aging, and trauma and violence.The Social Work Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other library stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of social work research and curricular needs, including books, journals, and other materials formats. The Social Work Librarian will work with the Head, Research Services for Instruction and Consultation, to develop instructional resources, including workshops and other library-led instruction, t ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Visual Arts Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to the visual arts, art history, and architecture, including the School of Visual Arts in the College of Fine Arts, the History of Art & Architecture and Classical Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences, as well as other departments and programs associated and identified with visual arts, art history, and architecture.The Visual Arts Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other library stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of art, art history, and architecture research needs, including books, journals, and oth ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Communications Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to communications, including disciplines such as media science, journalism, film and television studies, advertising, emerging media studies, and public relations, especially the College of Communications, as well as other departments and programs associated and identified with communications disciplines.The Communications Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other library stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of communications needs, including books, journals, and other materials formats. The Communications Librari ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Social Sciences Librarian who will be responsible for collection development, library instruction, and research support for departments and programs related to social science, including Anthropology, Archaeology, Psychology, and Sociology as well as other departments and programs associated and identified with social sciences.The Social Sciences Librarian will work with the Head of Research Services for Collection Development and other stakeholders to identify and acquire materials in support of social science research and curricular needs, including books, journals, and data. The Social Sciences Librarian will work with the Head, Research Services for Instruction and Consultation, to develop instructional resources, including workshops ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an Archival Information Specialist (AIS) to provide guidance and coordination for creation, management, and maintenance of archival and digital collections metadata, and serve as the Client Service Lead and platform administrator of Boston University’s archival information management system (ArchivesSpace). As a member of the Libraries’ Digital Ventures team, reporting to the Director of Digital Ventures the AIS coordinates the requirements of local archive managers, collaborates on adding item-level metadata for digital collections projects, and manages authority control and subject description in ArchivesSpace to ensure long-term access to our special collections across BU.Responsibilities for this position include:Platform administration and mana ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to lead and supervise the paraprofessional staff in its Technical Services unit. Technical Services encompasses acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, e-resource management, and metadata creation. This position is critical to the effective operation of the Boston University Libraries and represents an opportunity to rethink and realign workflows and department operations.Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Technical Services Manager is responsible for managing daily technical services operations and for implementing technical services policies, standards, and procedures. This librarian works collaboratively with colleagues in the department to determine priorities and will assign sta ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to oversee the acquisition, licensing, maintenance, and assessment of the library’s electronic resources, including e-books, journals, databases, and other digital materials. The Electronic Resources Librarian works collaboratively with other librarians and university staff to promote the library’s online resources from acquisition to discovery and delivery. The individual in this role will have a strong understanding of the full cycle of electronic resources management as well as experience in vendor communication, and in the development and use of evaluative criteria to support licensing and renewal. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will have ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to provide leadership, vision, and expertise for bibliographic description; to serve as the lead for bibliographic metadata practices and policies; and to manage cataloging operations for the Boston University Libraries for all collections, including general, media, digital, and special collections. This position requires a deep knowledge of bibliographic data and cataloging best practices as well as a thorough understanding of how the catalog impacts resource discoverability. The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata in support of robust discovery of library collections.Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Catalog ...

Job DescriptionThe Boston University Libraries seek a Digital Collections Librarian who will work with the Boston University research community to support scholarly projects and initiatives through digitization and digital collections. Reporting to the Director of Digital Ventures, the Digital Collections Librarian develops programming and services that connect scholars with tools and resources for facilitating data-informed research, digital projects creation, and digital collections management. This individual will collaboratively work with the Digital Ventures team and other library staff, students, and faculty members to plan and implement projects that digitize collections or reformat born-digital collections that will: 1) promote the strategic directions of the university and its lib ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an Archival Information Specialist (AIS) to provide guidance and coordination for creation, management, and maintenance of archival and digital collections metadata, and serve as the Client Service Lead and platform administrator of Boston University’s archival information management system (ArchivesSpace). As a member of the Libraries’ Digital Ventures team, reporting to the Director of Digital Ventures the AIS coordinates the requirements of local archive managers, collaborates on adding item-level metadata for digital collections projects, and manages authority control and subject description in ArchivesSpace to ensure long-term access to our special collections across BU.Responsibilities for this position include:Platform administration and mana ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library Systemthatprovides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Middle School/Upper School LibrarianLocation: Bancroft School (Worcester, MA)Start date: October 12, 2023End date: TBD (currently projected to be December 12, 2023)Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 3:45PMPay Rate: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour, based on experienceCORI: RequiredAbout Bancroft School:Through active, inquiry-based learning and challenging experiences, Bancroft School empowers students in grades PreK to 12 with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a difference in their community and the world. Guided by outstanding teachers, cu ...

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: Technical Services LibrarianLocation: Bolton Public Library (Bolton, MA)Start date: October 16, 2023End date: December 31, 2023Schedule: 25 hours per week, schedule to be determinedPay Rate: $20.75 - $24.00 per hour, based on experienceCORI: RequiredStatement of Duties:The employee assists the Library Director in planning, coordinating and directing the daily operations of the library and the classification of all library materials in accordance with Dewey Decimal Standards (DDC) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).Essential Functions:The e ...

Duties/Description: Librarian I’s provide professional services and other forms of assistance directly to patrons of all ages. Duties include providing professional services in the areas of reference, collection development, and programming for children, library instruction, technology support, and other tasks needed to provide core library services to their clientele. Librarian I’s assess user needs and design appropriate programs and services to meet those needs. Librarian I’s are expected to monitor expenditures, collect relevant data, evaluate program performance and deliver reports as required for programs and services within their assigned areas. Librarian I’s may be required to occasionally perform other duties outside their assigned areas when necessary to maintain the effe ...

The Springfield City Library seeks applications for a full-time Children's Librarian in the Children's Room. The Central Library is the heart of our busy library system. Come work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, community-engaged candidates for this full-time, 37.5 hours a week job.The Children's Librarian is part of a four person team and is responsible for collection development of print and non-print materials, programming, reference services, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to children’s services, and assisting in developing and providing system-wide children’s services. Work is performed under the direction of the Children's Services Supervisor and the Adult &Youth Information Services Manager. App ...

The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is looking to hire an experienced Communications Manager to lead our communications and marketing efforts. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) exempt position, based out of either our Marlborough or Northampton, MA office.Visit our website for the full position description: https://masslibsystem.org/blog/2023/09/27/opening-for-communications-manager/.Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and three references to: employment@masslibsystem.org (please put "Communications Manager" in the subject line). The deadline to apply is October 17 (Tuesday), 2023.PositionReporting directly to the MLS Consulting and Training Services Director, the Communications Manager is responsible for creating a robust marketing system to support the Mas ...

DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision from the Library Director and/or Patron Services Supervisor, the Library Technician II is responsible for providing general circulation services to the public in a courteous manner and in accordance with Library policies and procedures. Duties include library work of a technical and routine nature requiring knowledge of existing policies and procedures, good judgment and common sense. Circulation duties require constant interaction with library patrons, in person, and over the telephone, and require excellent customer service skills. The Library Technician II also performs some specialized collection maintenance tasks that require attention to detail and accuracy.(Other tasks, projects and duties as assigned.)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Staffing the Circula ...

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: Youth Services LibrarianLocation: Pollard Memorial Library (Lowell, MA)Start date: As soon as possibleEnd date: December 1, 2023Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-1pmTuesday and Thursday 1pm-5pmPay Rate: $26.50 - $28.50 per hour, based on experience.CORI: RequiredEssential Duties And Responsibilities include the following:· Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Youth Services, provides information services in the Youth Services department· Assists patrons in all aspects of youth reference and reader’s advisory services· Maintains and promotes y ...

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: As soon as possibleEnd 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 ...

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: As soon as possibleEnd 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 ...

The Cataloging Specialist supports the research and coursework of students and faculty by describing and providing access to diverse, inclusive, and accessible resources in the Library’s print and online collections; works closely with the Cataloging & Metadata Librarian to ensure timely turnaround, efficient workflows and high quality service for acquired materials; trains and supervises student processing assistants; participates fully as a member of the Collection Management department, including collaborating on departmental workflows. ...