Posted March 15, 2019
The School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University (Durham, NC) is seeking qualified applicants for part-time adjunct faculty for online courses in both Library and Information Science. Adjunct Faculty appointments are per semester, contingent upon enrollment. We seek candidates that hold (preferable) or is pursuing a PhD in their respective fields,…
Posted March 15, 2019
As Safiya Noble asserts in her seminal work Algorithms of Oppression “The cultural practices of our society…are part of the ways in which race-neutral narratives have increased investments in Whiteness” (p. 59). There is a need to disrupt these race-neutral narratives in Information Studies research and there is a growing body of work that does…
Posted March 15, 2019
Friday, April 5, 2019 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA Back to Basics: Everyday Skills for Technical Services Keynote Rhonda EvansElectronic Resources Librarian, New York Public Library Register NOW! (https://ams.nelib.org/event-2823566) (Registration deadline is March 22) Morning Breakout Session Choices Include: 1A – Library Inventory: a value-added approach to Collections Management…
Posted March 15, 2019
Nature of Work: Assist with the implementation of Children’s Library services for the public. Provide excellent customer service and strong reader advisory service to young patrons, caretakers and related community partners. Plan and execute quality children and family programs. Provide effective instruction for the use of library resources. Enhance collections and services by applying children’s…
Posted March 15, 2019
The Robbins Library is seeking an organized, service-focused, and tech-savvy individual for the position of Librarian Intern. Duties/descriptions: Provides information services to the public in a very busy library. Assists patrons in the use of the library. Troubleshoots copiers, printers, microfilm machine and computers. Assists patrons with the use of technology and information resources. Oversees…
Posted March 15, 2019
Calling all Wikibrarians! As information professionals, we know Wikipedia is immensely valuable as a platform on which to freely access information and collaboratively create knowledge. Wikipedia is a highly trafficked source for information, including health information, and our ethical and professional responsibilities are to ensure health professionals, patients, and patrons have access to high-quality, reliable…
Posted March 14, 2019
The Board of Trustees of Ashburnham, MA’s Stevens Memorial Library seeks a visionary leader with strong strategic planning and financial management skills and a record of enhancing public library services. The new director will be able to articulate, support and promote the Library’s mission and collaborate with the Trustees, staff, volunteers and the community it…
Posted March 14, 2019
Central Connecticut State University invites innovative and energetic applicants for a full-time, tenure-track librarian position that will serve on the Library’s Reference and Instruction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks that successfully support the research needs of CCSU’s students, faculty, and staff. Candidates are expected to be committed to…
Posted March 14, 2019
The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) is seeking a Preservation Specialist to support its training, consulting, and outreach programs. This full-time position will be based at NEDCC’s facility in Andover, MA. Responsibilities includeconducting preservation needs assessments and writing comprehensive assessment reports; responding to preservation inquiries; presenting introductory webinars and workshops; assisting with ongoing projects related to…
Posted March 14, 2019
How have student organizers advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion at their colleges and universities? What are the concerns of student activists in regards to documentation and preservation of their digital lives as a members of communities traditionally silenced or underdocumented in mainstream archives? How can social media records democratize archival spaces? Contemporary student activism is…
