Posted February 23, 2015
The Macbeth Gallery Scrapbooks at the Archives of American Art are an archival collection in dire need of stabilization and digitization preparation to allow full research use. The goal of digitization preparation is to reunite, mend broken and fragile overlaid items in their original placement where adhesive has failed and fragility permits; provide surface cleaning…
Posted February 23, 2015
The Research & Instruction Department (R&I) of the Hirsh Health Sciences Library is responsible for providing and developing services to meet the information needs of the staff, students, and faculty of the health sciences campus. The campus is comprised of the Dental School, the Medical School (including programs in public health and biomedicine), the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, as well as the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences, and the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (H NRCA) at Tufts University. The Department’s major activities are user education, reference, online and print information delivery, circulation, and reserves. The Research & Instruction Librarian is responsible for coordinating and providing specialized information services to researchers and clinicians. This position reports to the Head of Research & Instruction and serves as the R&I team liaison to the researchers, faculty, staff, and students of the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will cultivate relationships, assess information and education needs, and develop programs and curricula that deliver library support to meet the information needs of the research and translational science community through outreach, consultation, training, and current awareness. This librarian will keep abreast of trends in molecular biology, genetics and related disciplines, make collection development recommendations in those subject areas to the Head of Collections Management,and represent the Hirsh Health Sciences Library in matters related to the development and implementation of University-wide scientific research data management. As a member of the R&I team, this librarian will share in Library Service Desk duties, participate in group instruction, serve on Tufts University library committees, and is expected to be professionally active. Qualifications Basic Requirements: 1-3 years of related library and/or research experience, MLS from an ALA-accredited institution AND undergraduate or advanced degree in biology or an equivalent field, or experience working in a laboratory setting, Microsoft Office Suite, presentation tools such as PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or an equivalent field, relevant undergraduate subject credentials, and/or experience working in a biological laboratory…
Posted February 23, 2015
PJ Library is an international Jewish book subscription program for children and their families which has become an indispensable tool to connect families to the Jewish community. PJ Library in Boston is administered by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and is the cornerstone of the JCC’s efforts to engage families with young children…
Posted February 23, 2015
The School Library Media Specialists of Southeastern New York (SLMSSENY) is seeking applications from individuals who are: 1. Students currently enrolled in a program leading to certification as a School Library Media Specialist or 2. New York State certified school library media specialists looking to further their professional growth and development through continuing education wthin…
Posted February 23, 2015
Description: Boxford is a suburban New England town located on the North Shore of Massachusetts, with easy access to Routes 95, 93 and 495. It is approximately 25 miles north of Boston. The town embodies a colonial setting with numerous historical sites and restored dwellings within a pleasant rural environment. It is a community with…
Posted February 23, 2015
Position Available: Position available immediately. This is a 100%-time, twelve-month appointment Academic Professional position. This is a full-time Academic Professional position in the University Library. The position provides Operational and Reference support for the Archives Research Center. The position reports to the Archivist for Student Life and Culture. Duties and Responsibilities: This academic professional position…
Posted February 23, 2015
The Josephine Forman Scholarship provides financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, to encourage students to pursue a career as an archivist, and to promote the diversification of the American archives profession. The scholarship is given to applicants who demonstrate excellent potential for scholastic and personal achievement and who manifest a…
Posted February 23, 2015
Historic New England is now accepting Diversity Scholarship applications to support a mid-career museum professional or graduate student from a diverse background who would like to attend the Program in New England Studies. Program in New England Studies, an intensive learning experience with lectures by specialists, workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours, runs from June 15 to 20,…
Posted February 23, 2015
The Robert J. Dole Archive and Special Collections at the Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas announces two internship positions for Summer 2015, funded through generous support by General Electric. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the passage of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, GE has funded a both a Digital Projects…
Posted February 23, 2015
UXPA International 2015 Conference The Conference folks just opened the call for volunteers for the 2015 UXPA International conference in San Diego in late June. UXPA Is one of the primary UX organizations and put on a great conference. Sign up to volunteer and receive a reduced registration rate. HxRefactored Conference Mad*Pow holds an annual…
