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Temporary (1 year) Digital Curatorial Assistant, New York Public Library, New York City, NY

Job ID: 2015-8794 Number of Openings Remaining: 1 Location: US–NY–Manhattan Type: Full-Time Temporary (1 year) Department: SFP Special Formats Processing Department   The New York Public Library seeks an extremely organized, detail-oriented person to serve as the Library’s Digital Curatorial Assistant. The successful candidate will work with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division to make accessible thousands of videotapes of unique and…


Temporary Intermittent Senior Substitute, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

Position # X426 Average 10 to 15 hrs/wk (may be required to work additional hours during busy times) May include evening & Saturday hours. Shifts & total hours will vary week to week. This position is temporary working through February, 2016. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:              Provides substitute coverage for all departments and branches of the library…


Borrower Services Library Clerk, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MA

Main Library – Borrower Services L422-712  15 hours per week – initial hours:  Thursdays, 11:00am-8:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm, both with 1 hour for lunch. Hours are subject to change based on department and Library needs. Candidates are expected to have a flexible approach to schedules.  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:              Performs functions related to circulation such as checkouts,…


County Librarian, Madera County Library System, Madera, CA

The Madera County Human Resources/Operations Division would like to announce an exciting career opportunity for experienced, progressive and dynamic individuals interested in becoming Madera County’s next County Librarian. This position works closely with, advises, and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, other elected officials, the County Administrative Officer, other Department Heads, and appropriate boards,…


Children’s Librarian/Library Associate, Newark Public Library, Newark, NJ

The Newark Public Library is accepting applications for a Children’s Librarian at our Van Buren Branch in the Ironbound section of Newark. We are seeking a kind, creative, and enthusiastic person who loves to work with children. The Van Buren Branch is one of the busiest in the system and serves a diverse clientele. The…


Part-Time Saturday Circulation Desk Assistant I, Shrewsbury Public Library, Shrewsbury, MA

(Level A2)  The Shrewsbury public library seeks an enthusiastic and customer service oriented Library Assistant to serve at our busy main service desk every Saturday. Qualifications:  High school diploma required, college experience or degree preferred. One year library experience and/or two years public service experience, experience with computers and technology, strong customer service orientation, excellent…


Director, Newbury Public Library, Newbury, NH

The town of Newbury is looking for a library director who can expand upon the library’s role as a vital community resource much appreciated by the town. Salary: $43,000-$50,000. Status: Full-time. Operating hours require some evening and weekend shifts. Starting date: April 1, 2016. Credentials: An MLS or an MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution and…


Director, John G. McCullough Free Library, North Bennington, VT

Scope and Duties: The John G. McCullough Free Library in North Bennington, VT seeks an energetic and experienced Library Director to oversee all aspects of Library activity including: staff management; materials selection and acquisition; oversight of public relations; long range planning; maintenance of library technology; and supervision of library building and grounds. Director reports to…


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

Wage/​Salary: $39,000 – $41,000 Job Description: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 month position: Benefits eligible Do you want to join a dynamic, collaborative library team that is engaged in an exciting redesign of the current library model? If you have the following credentials and experiences, and you are a team player, the Director and library…


Children’s and Young Adult Services Librarian, Boston Athenaeum, Boston, MA

The Boston Athenӕum seeks a knowledgeable, tech-savvy, creative, flexible, and service-oriented Children’s and Young Adult Services Librarian to oversee the Children’s Library, comprising the Chris Library Preschool Room and the C. A. Coolidge Young Readers Room. The Children’s Librarian oversees all activities necessary to ensure that the library provides inspiring, fine quality, age-appropriate materials, assistance, and programming for…