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Staff Librarian, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides outstanding information and reader’s advisory services in a busy urban public library. Works at the Q&A Desk, the Research Desk and in the Information Commons. Participates in collection development, including selection, weeding and merchandizing of materials. Provides proactive, friendly, and valuable service to the public. Provides professional Reference / Readers’ Advisory service to the…


Library Director, West Falmouth Library, West Falmouth, MA

The West Falmouth Library is housed in a beautiful historic building in the heart of West Falmouth, a coastal community on Cape Cod, MA.  The library is breaking ground on a $2.9 million dollar project to expand and restore the building and grounds. This is an exciting time for a new director with energy and…


Community Planning Librarian, Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell, MA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Community Planning. Assists with planning, publicizing and promoting all library programs and services. Creates marketing materials for the library programs and services using desktop publishing software, email marketing software, and graphic design applications. Assists the…


Substitute Reference Librarian, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Work in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and online resources. Qualifications include: Master’s Degree in Library Science; at least 6 month’s library experience, preferably in a reference department; superior computer skills; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library work; ability…


Children’s Librarian, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Enthusiastic individual wanted to work in the Children’s Department of a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and electronic resources. Qualifications include: ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science; more than 1 year computer/electronic database experience; 5 years’ professional library experience, preferably in a…


Part-time Reference Librarian, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Enthusiastic individual wanted to work in the library’s reference/information department in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and online resources. Qualifications include: Master’s Degree in Library Science; at least 6 month’s library experience, preferably in a reference department; comfort and confidence in all…


Digital Preservation Consultant, State Library of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

The State Library of Massachusetts has an RFR open for a consultant to review, assess and recommend enhancements to the library’s digital preservation efforts. The library has a large and growing repository (using DSpace, an open-source repository software) of borne-digital and scanned materials. This material includes a Massachusetts Acts passed by the legislature back to…


Gallery Attendant (part time), Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description:The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library is seeking student interns for the position of Gallery Attendant. As the first face seen by patrons, Gallery Attendants greet and welcome visitors to the Map Center, offer gallery tours, perform light reference work, and provide information about map exhibitions and the Map Center’s…


Library Aide, Keene Public Library, Keene, NH

Are you friendly, with excellent communication and public service skills? Are you able to multi- task in a busy environment? Do you enjoy working part-time? Do you love a challenge and want to make a difference? In this position, you would provide critical services at the Keene Public Library’s circulation desk, while enjoying competitive pay and a good…


Library Business Manager, Brookline Public Library, Brookline, MA

Seeking candidates for the position of Business Manager for the Brookline Public Library. a member of the Minuteman Library Network, and a vital community center, with a main library and two branch libraries. This position will assist the Library Director in all business practices across the Department. Will direct, facilitate and prepare all necessary administrative functions to ensure the…