Posted February 19, 2016
The MIT Media Lab Digital Currency Initiative and the Chamber of Digital Commerce have recently announced 30 scholarships for young women and underrepresented minorities to attend the DC Blockchain Summit at Georgetown University on March 3. The scholarships are being offered to people of color and women between the ages of 18-25. The summit will be the first of its kind held in D.C….
Posted February 19, 2016
If you can embrace the attitude that “It’s All Yours, Just Ask,” please apply for this challenging leadership position at our forward-looking library. We seek candidates who see the library as a place to help strengthen our city through strong connections and constructive dialogue. We are here to help community members find what they need,…
Posted February 19, 2016
Temporary library assistants are needed to work from early March through late April to assistant with a validation study for the Boston Library Consortium (BLC) Eastern Academic Scholars’ Trust (EAST) project at the University of Massachusetts Boston. EAST is a newly formed shared print retention partnership of college and university libraries across the Northeast. Assistants are needed…
Posted February 19, 2016
Under the direction of the Librarian, the Library Page performs routine shelving and re-shelving of books and other library materials (audio, video, etc.) as instructed. Candidates must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. with bending and reaching ability. Work requires Monday-Friday schedule with flexible hours to include…
Posted February 19, 2016
Proposals Submission Deadline: March 30, 2016Full Chapters Due: July 30, 2016Submission Date: October 30, 2016 Introduction The growth of digital libraries from mere subsets of existing library collections to proportions that rival the largest traditional library print collections has surpassed even the most optimistic predictions. With this swift change, however, comes greater responsibility for librarians…
Posted February 19, 2016
Scholarships Available for the 2016-2017 Academic Year The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) is committed to preparing and encouraging individuals to pursue careers in law librarianship. AALL annually awards various scholarships, according to the following categories, to individuals interested in becoming law librarians or to current law librarians interested in furthering their educations. Scholarships…
Posted February 18, 2016
Duties/ Description: Join our talented and dynamic Reference Department! You will perform all duties related to providing excellent information and reference service to library patrons. Assists patrons in the use of the library, including but not limited to, reference questions, reader’s advisory, and use of equipment and materials Instructs patrons in use of all library electronic resources, including the Internet, library…
Posted February 18, 2016
I am reaching out as the Program Director for Mass Poetry, which puts on the annual Mass Poetry Festival. This year’s festival takes place in Salem, MA from April 29 – May 1. A registered volunteer of ours has indicated that Simmons School of Library and Information Science might be interested in learning more about…
Posted February 18, 2016
Looking for a great job in a beautiful location on the coast of Maine? Do you love connecting young people, from babies to teens, with the world of ideas? Do you have a background in children’s literature, library services and teen “crowd control”? Can you inspire children, teens and their caregivers to take advantage…
Posted February 18, 2016
Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon invites applications for the Visual Resources and Fine Arts Librarian at the Aubrey R. Watzek Library. Lewis & Clark is a selective liberal arts college with graduate programs in Education, Counseling Psychology, and Law. The College is committed to preparing students for leadership in an increasingly interdependent world,…
