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Assistant Library Director, Ipswich Public Library, Ipswich, MA

Description: Responsible for assisting the Library Director in the planning, organization, supervision,development and administration of all library services, personnel, operations, technology andprograms. Assumes the duties of the Library Director in his/her absence. Is directly responsiblethe Adult Services department, ensuring operational and budget efficiency. Assists in personnelselection. Directly supervises the staff of the Circulation Department and…


Social Worker, Bangor Public Library, Bangor, ME

Overview The Bangor Public Library seeks a full-time social worker for a fixed period of 24 months. The position is available immediately and start-date is negotiable. The Bangor Public Library is one of the largest public libraries in the state. Both this library and this city serve as a regional hub for the rural communities…


Part-Time Library Assistant, Wellesley Free Library, (Wellesley, MA)

Description The Wellesley Free Library (WFL) is seeking a team player who is flexible, fearless and fun for a part-time (16 hours/week) Library Assistant in the busy Circulation Department. Duties include providing excellent customer service at the Main and Branch Libraries; providing positive solutions to patron issues; checking in and checking out a large volume…


P/T Adult Services Librarian, Hull Public Library, (Hull, MA)

Description The Hull Public Library is seeking a motivated and creative individual to fill a part–time (15-18 hours per week) non-benefited union position. Hull is a vibrant, coastal town on the South Shore of Massachusetts with a population of 10,000. The Library is located in the historic former summer home of Irish poet John Boyle…


Branch Manager, Somerville Public Library, (Somerville, MA)

Job Summary The Somerville Public Library seeks a creative, self-starting individual to supervise the East Branch library. The ideal candidate will focus on building community partnerships, engaging underserved groups, and developing new programs and services for adults of all ages. Duties Qualifications Work Environment The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional…


Senior Library Assistant (Part-Time – 19 hours), Thomas Crane Public Library (Quincy, MA)

Description Join our team at the Thomas Crane Public Library! This position performs a wide variety of library tasks related to borrower and public services at the Main Library and other locations. The Thomas Crane Public Library values diversity.  We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others…


Young Adult Librarian by the Sea, Manchester by the Sea Public Library, (Manchester by the Sea, MA)

Description Works to promote the lively Young Adult dept of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, with collection development, programs and services geared to this age group. Provides general assistance to teens, parents and professionals working with teens regarding collections, resources, programs and services. This position is primarily afternoons, with occasional evening and weekend hours totaling 15…


Circulation Librarian, Southwick Public Library, (Southwick, MA)

Description The Southwick Public Library seeks to fill the role of Circulation Librarian. The position is an 18 hour per week union position paying $15.05/hourly. The schedule is as follows: Tuesdays 10-4, Wednesdays 1-4, Fridays 10-5, and Saturdays 10-1. When the library is closed on Saturdays for the summer, the Saturday hours are moved to…


Seeking a Head of Reference and Information Services, Chelmsford Public Library, (Chelmsford, MA)

Description The Chelmsford (MA) Public Library is looking for the right professional to lead a department of savvy,enthusiastic librarians who are excited about new trends in librarianship. We need someone organized,perceptive, well-read, and eager to recommend the right resource to the right person. Our ideal Head of Reference will have diverse library experience and enthusiasm…


Library Director, Newmarket Public Library, (Newmarket, NH)

The Newmarket Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a Library Director who is experienced, enthusiastic, innovative, and very public service orientated.  The Director oversees a staff of 1 full-time and5 part-time employees, a collection of approximately 37,000 items, andan annual budget of $400,000. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and plans,implements, and manages all services to the public; including libraryoperations, personnel selection and supervision, collectiondevelopment, establishing new programming that is innovative, creativeand responsive to the needs of the community, policy management,annual budget preparation and fiscal management of the libraryfacility. Applications must have an ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in LibraryScience, strong communication skills, administrative and supervisoryexperience. The candidate should be well organized, have excellent written andverbal skills, be current with the latest technological resources andhave the ability to establish working relationships with townofficials, community leaders and boards, and the general public toprovide a community-centered town library for the town of Newmarket,New Hampshire.   This is a full time position with full benefits.  Salary range is $57,900-$66,000.Job Description is available at https://newmarketlibrary.org How to Apply Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to Mary Mahoney, Chair ofNewmarket Library Trustees at [email protected] by Jan. 30,2023.