Posted June 1, 2017
Hours: 12-16 hours/week Pay: $15.00/hour Start Date: June 13, 2017 The Library Projects Student Worker contributes to the work of Beatley Library’s summer projects, which may include collection maintenance, shifting, sorting, and weeding taking place over the summer of 2017. We are looking to hire at least 5 people for this summer position.This position will…
Posted June 1, 2017
Volunteer for FREE Entry to TEE-OFF 2017 – Golf inside the library! Hello Simmons Students! As many of you know, the Brookline Public Library holds an annual Tee-Off at the Library event. The 2017 theme is STAR WARS on Saturday June 17! Families during the day 12-4:30pm, and 6-9pm ADULTS ONLY–with mini golf through the book stacks, catered…
Posted May 31, 2017
“Talking Social Justice in Massachusetts Libraries: Diversity to Equity” Tuesday, June 13, 9:30am-3:30pm Devens Common Center, Devens, MA NEWLY ADDED! Program One Book: Uprooting Racism, by Paul Kivel – Read this title before the program, and then join your colleagues at our Discussion Wall! We are pleased to offer free access to the e-book within MA for…
Posted May 31, 2017
If you are still looking for a summer course, consider LIS505K – Library Test Kitchen. Candy Schwartz is listed as teaching this course, but she serves as a liaison, and it is taught by Jessica Yurkovsky (Ms. Schwartz will be there for some of the sessions). To find out more, read the following blog posting…
Posted May 30, 2017
Job Description: This unpaid internship is an opportunity to work in a small public library in western Massachusetts. Learn the administrative tasks, cataloging procedures, reference skills and acquisition methods needed to keep a library in buzzing during the busy summer months. Over twenty summer reading events will allow contact with patrons of all ages. A…
Posted May 30, 2017
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the assigned manager, the Graduate Intern is responsible for project-based tasks to support a designated department. These tasks may be administrative or research oriented, depending on the department. Assigned projects will require advanced analytical and communications skills. For research-based departments, the Graduate Intern will be responsible for…
Posted May 23, 2017
From August 7-11, 2017, California Rare Book School is offering a one-week, intensive course, “Developing & Administering Collections of African American Resources.” This course taught by Archives and Special Collections Consultant, Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty examines the development of African American archival, manuscript, art and rare book collections and will explore both traditional and innovative approaches to building…
Posted May 18, 2017
Researcher needed to find and copy the letters written during the Civil War by Charles and William Dwight in the MA Historical Center archives. Interested in letters they wrote while with the 70th New York Volunteers Infantry. William left the 70th in 1862. I do not know how long Charles was with the 70th New…
Posted May 18, 2017
The Town of Millis is seeking candidates for a temporary part-time ‘on call’ Library Assistant (Circulation) at the Millis Public Library. Hours not to exceed 18 hours per week. Candidates should possess a working knowledge of library methods and procedures, ability to work with the public, and computer skills. Public service experience working with adults,…
Posted May 18, 2017
The Town of Millis is seeking candidates for the position of Library Assistant, 13 hours per week in the Millis Public Library. This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Candidates should possess a working knowledge of library procedures, ability to use a computer, and experience working with the public. Qualifications Excellent customer service. Salary $13.94 to $17.02 per…
