Posted September 14, 2023
The Jones Library Youth Services Department is hiring 2 part time positions to join our team of 4 full-time and 4 part-time colleagues. Position 1 – 13.5 hrs./wk. (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), Position 2 – 18.5hrs./wk. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday). Our library is located in the heart of Downtown Amherst, and the Kids’ Room…
Posted September 14, 2023
Digitizing parish records and archival documents beginning in 1848, mainly bound materials, including the history of this early HH Richardson building. Using an overhead book scanner, in preparation for next steps of transcribing. 3-5 hours per week, times flexible. Prefer current MSLIS student with a concentration in Archives Management or Cultural Heritage, and have completed…
Posted September 14, 2023
The Dighton Public Library Board of Trustees seeks qualified and experienced applicants to serve as the Dighton Public Library Director. The successful candidate will hold a Masters in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association accredited school or have library experience while attaining the MLS. The Library Director, under the supervision of the Board…
Posted September 13, 2023
Description: The MA State Historic Records Advisory Board welcomes applicants for the Archival Field Fellowship program (academic year 2023-2024). Three emerging professional archivists will be paired with a host repository to assist them with archival collection processing. This opportunity provides paid professional experience and mentorship for the Field Fellow while making a dynamic impact in the archival…
Posted September 13, 2023
Description: The Town of Holliston is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Children’s Librarian. This position is responsible for the planning, selection and management of the collection, programming, and reader’s services for the Children’s Department in the Library. The successful candidate must have strong technology skills with the ability to use personal computers, computer…
Posted September 12, 2023
Position Description: The Countway Library is seeking a detail and deadline-oriented individual for a catalog data integrity initiative. The Catalog Update Specialist will verify the physical location of published language materials (books, pamphlets, and other printed materials) and ensure accurate metadata, holdings, and item information is recorded in HOLLIS, Harvard University’s online public access catalog….
Posted September 12, 2023
Salary Range: $26.87 to $33.40 per hour (Grade 3)19 hours per week including at least 1 evening per week (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)year-round and 1 weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday) in a regular set rotationfrom Labor Day through Memorial Day.Eligible for prorated paid time off benefits.Not eligible for fringe benefits (e.g., health insurance,…
Posted September 12, 2023
What is the Roving Archivist program?The Roving Archivist Program connects stewards of historical records with a trained professionalarchivist to provide advice on policies, procedures, arrangement and description of records,preservation planning, and emergency preparedness. The program provides critical assistance to smalland medium-sized Massachusetts repositories that administer collections of 500 linear feet or less. Formore information about…
Posted September 12, 2023
Description Under the direct supervision of the Head of Borrowing & Technical Services and the general supervision of the Library Director, the Adult Library Services Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of circulation duties and providing patron services related to the access and use of library materials and equipment. The Adult Library Services…
Posted September 12, 2023
Description This is a senior administrator position with responsibility to lead and manage several major components of the library system. Work is performed with considerable latitude for the exercise of administrative judgment under the general guidance of the City Librarian. The incumbent collaborates with the City Librarian and the other public services administrators to provide…
