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Archives Assistant, Fenway High School Library, Boston, MA

This is a brand new library in a newly renovated high school in Mission Hill, serving a diverse population of students and staff. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working with teens in an urban school environment and who is interested in gaining experience in a unique archives environment. Fenway High School…


Part-time, Temporary Library Assistant in Research and Instructional Services, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Brandeis University Library seeks a currently enrolled library science student to assist librarians with the delivery of programs. Work is spring/fall semester based; requires availability to take on this work during daytime weekday hours. Principal Responsibilities: Participate in research help and chat reference staffing Provide online content, such as research guides, tutorials, or web content…


Reference Assistant, Peabody Essex Museum, Peabody, MA

Job Description: Peabody Essex Museum is seeking a full time Reference Assistant for a six month term appointment at our Phillips Library, a research library with an outstanding collection of rare books, manuscripts and photographs. The Library is housed at a temporary location in Peabody.  Join our reference team in helping patrons with access to…


Usability Testing Specialist (Temporary), University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

The UMass Libraries are looking for a temporary Usability Testing Specialist. Job description: Determines formal usability testing methods and data analysis to assess the effectiveness of discovery services and technologies. Develops usability testing scenarios for academic library discovery platforms (EDS & WorldCat Local).Establishes technology set-up. Recruits participants from the local campus community. Conducts testing. Compiles, analyzes and distributes…


Librarian Intern, Robbins Library, Arlington, MA

The Robbins Library is seeking an organized, service-focused, and tech-savvy individual for the position of Librarian Intern. Duties/descriptions: Provides information services to the public in a very busy library. Assists patrons in the use of the library. Troubleshoots copiers, printers, microfilm machine and computers. Assists patrons with the use of technology and information resources. Oversees…


On-Call Circulation Assistant, Wellesley Public Library, Wellesley, MA

The Town of Wellesley is seeking cheerful customer service professionals to work in the Circulation Department in the main and branch libraries as Circulation Assistants on an “as needed” basis. Duties include but are not limited to providing exemplary front line customer service, checking library materials in and out, processing library card registrations, reserving museum…


Intermittent Senior Substitute, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

Position #X426Average 10 to 15 hrs/wk (may be required to work additional hours during busy times) between the hours of 8:30 am – 9:00pm Monday – Saturday. Shifts & total hours will vary week to week. Candidates must be very flexible in availability. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or high school equivalency required. A bachelor’s degree…


Library Reference Assistant, Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Boston, MA

The Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library (hirshlibrary.tufts.edu) is seeking a full time permanent reference assistant. The Hirsh Health Sciences Library serves the Tufts University schools of Medicine; Dental Medicine; Nutrition; Public Health; Physician Assistants and Graduate Biomedical Sciences; and affiliate hospitals.  The Hirsh Health Sciences Library is located in downtown Boston in the Chinatown/Theater…


Summer 2017 Professional Development internships (3 positions), Smithsonian Libraries, Washington, DC

The Smithsonian Libraries is pleased to offer three paid internship opportunities for the summer of 2017.  Diverse project topics include art history research, special collections evaluation and educational program assessment. Applications are due January 29th 2017. Full project descriptions, qualifications and application instructions may be found here: https://library.si.edu/2017ProfDevInternships. Please note: the projects in this program are intended for graduate…


Library Services Assistant, Facing History and Ourselves Library, Brookline, MA

Reports to:  Director, Library ServicesStatus: Part-time; 50% (17.5 hours/week), Non-exemptHours: 1:30pm-5pm, M-F This part-time position is responsible for the day-to- day public service and circulation duties of the Facing History Library.  Other significant responsibilities include cataloging library materials and assistance in organizing and tagging digital assets. The ideal candidate is flexible, has multiple skill sets…