Posted January 13, 2014
Intern needed to work approximately 15 hours in the Cataloging Department of the Boston Athenæum. This intern will report to the Chief Rare Materials Catalog Librarian. Compensation is $13 per hour with no benefits, and the position is classified as temporary. The intern will resolve problems generated by the Library’s conversion from a card catalog…
Posted January 12, 2014
The Newton Free Library, recognized as one of the best public libraries in the nation, is seeking an applicant to join our team as a part-time Senior Library Assistant. This is a great opportunity to see how a Technical Services Department works in a busy public library. 15 hours per week (no nights or weekends)….
Posted January 10, 2014
The Tufts University Hirsh Health Sciences Library (http://www.library.tufts.edu/hhsl/) is seeking a part time permanent pre-professional reference assistant. The Hirsh Health Sciences Library serves the Tufts University schools of Medicine; Dental Medicine; Nutrition; Public Health and Graduate Biomedical Sciences; and their affiliate hospitals. The Hirsh Health Sciences Library is located in downtown Boston in the Chinatown/Theater…
Posted January 10, 2014
Longwood Gardens Library and Archives seeks a graduate level student in Library Science or Archival studies (or related equivalent) to gain experience in the operations and management of a horticultural special library and institutional archives. International students and recent graduates may also apply. The intern works in each section of the unit–Library, Digital Gallery, and Archives–to…
Posted January 10, 2014
Book-loving Newton resident (Simmons GPM alumna and former publishing manager) seeks responsible, entrepreneurial student to catalog, evaluate, and help disburse family book collection. Includes diverse subjects, with strong focus on psychoanalysis & psychology. Student will deepen knowledge of cataloging, market trends, and internet book commerce in a changing publishing landscape. Prime location right off…
Posted January 8, 2014
The Somerville Public Schools has an immediate opening for a Part Time Library Aide. Hours are 8:15 AM – 11:45 AM – Responsibilities: To assist the Library Media Specialist in operating an effective Library Media Center. Responsibilities include: Managing the circulation database Maintaining organization of print and…
Posted January 8, 2014
The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library has an opening for a Gallery Assistant. We seek an individual who will greet visitors, do light reference work and provide basic information about map exhibitions and the collection, and assist the Research Librarian and Curator with special projects. This is a part-time, position….
Posted January 8, 2014
Position Title: Project Archival Assistant Location: Technical Services, Houghton Library Normal Workweek: 16 hours/week Pay rate: $20.00/hour Job Description: This position is part of a joint Houghton Library (Harvard) and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Yale) project. Working collaboratively with Houghton and Beinecke staff, the Project Archival Assistant will develop a controlled vocabulary…
Posted January 2, 2014
BiblioTemps®, a short-term staffing service of the Massachusetts Library System, is seeking candidates for a temporary Circulation Library Assistant for one of our public library clients. The schedule for this part-time assignment will be Tuesday 11:30am-8pm, Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-5pm, and Saturday 8:30am-2pm. The placement will begin in ASAP and continue until the beginning of…
Posted December 20, 2013
Reference is seeking a detailed oriented team member to work on Interlibrary Loan projects and other tasks. The tasks include data entry, keeping track of use statistics, retrieving and shelving materials, packaging materials to be mailed, and other duties. Qualifications: Basic filing skills (a-z, numeric, decimal); basic math skills; computer skills; familiarity with Windows, Word…
