Posted May 3, 2016
We have some openings for folks who are interested in politics, statistics, and technology. Please pass along to your students as appropriate (both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply). ABOUT US: Analyst Institute runs randomized controlled experiments to find out what really works in political and social justice campaigns. We keep a low…
Posted April 29, 2016
Mount Holyoke College seeks a service-oriented and tech-savvy professional to help facilitate access to our outstanding digital collections! Digital Assets and Preservation Services (DAPS), as part of the Discovery and Access (DnA) division of Library, Information, and Technology Services (LITS), supports the creation, access, management, and preservation of our unique digital collections. This position will…
Posted April 29, 2016
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) seeks proposals for the design, development, and delivery of a new ACRL “Action-Oriented Research Agenda on Library Contributions to Student Learning and Success.” With oversight from the ACRL Value of Academic Libraries Committee and input from appropriate ACRL staff, the selected researcher(s) will investigate and write a research agenda…
Posted April 29, 2016
The ALISE Gender Issues section is calling for papers for ALISE’s 2017 conference, aligned with the conference’s theme: Community Engagement and Social Responsibility. Possible topics may include: Inclusionary participation in library planning Collection development: participation and sensitivity Professional identity and preparation that address gender issues How gender issues info ICT literacy instruction Librarians’ social responsibility…
Posted April 29, 2016
The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) is now accepting proposals for the 2017 Research Grant Program Competition. An award of one or more grants totaling $5,000 may be made to support research broadly related to education for library and information science. The Research Grant Award cannot be used to support doctoral dissertation research….
Posted April 29, 2016
15 hours per week Available immediately Salary $12.00/hour Specific Duties: Excellent opportunity to assist with and learn more about the daily public services operations and general support of a special collections department. Locates, retrieves and re-shelves collection materials from secure stacks. Processes collection duplication requests. Performs routine clerical and collection support duties. Supports public services…
Posted April 29, 2016
Baker Library Special Collections, Knowledge and Library Services, Harvard Business School (Part-time; no benefits) Description: Baker Library Special Collections seeks a responsible and detail-oriented Processing Temp/LHT to provide general support for the accessioning, processing, and cataloging of archival and manuscript collections at Baker Library. Duties include creating inventories, refoldering and rehousing materials, and assisting in the…
Posted April 29, 2016
Under a new administration that encourages and emphasizes staff engagement, pursuit of new ideas for programs and services, and leaning into the community to meet their needs, the Worcester Public Library is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Branch Manager with a Youth Services focus to lead and motivate a team of nine staff members to…
Posted April 29, 2016
Statement of Duties: The Library Director serves as administrator of the town’s public library system. S/he is responsible for the implementation of library policies established by the Trustees and for leadership to improve public library services to the community. The Director performs managerial duties related to budget, collection development, building maintenance, library services, programming and…
Posted April 29, 2016
Duties/Description: The Cataloger/Head of Technical Services is responsible for cataloging, classifying and preparing library materials for circulation, including books, periodicals, and non-print materials. Orders materials from vendors, verifies orders, and assists with collection development. Performs various administrative duties. Performs additional functions, including circulation and reference duties. Periodically responsible for opening and closing the building. Oversees the work of volunteers. Assumes additional responsibilities in the…
