http://mblc.state.ma.us/cgi-bin/mpv/rss.pl The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners maintains a job listings database for library-related jobs in Massachusetts. Professional librarians, paraprofessionals and those interested in clerical or library assistant work can all find possible job leads here. 2004, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:03:59 GMT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:03:59 GMT paul.kissman@state.ma.us paul.kissman@state.ma.us http://mblc.state.ma.us/images/rss_icon_64.gif http://mblc.state.ma.us 64 64 MBLC Logo - MBLC Job Listings RSS Feed http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5985 Clark University's Jeanne X. Kasperson Research Library, a small environmental research library with 30,000 volumes and 300 journals, is seeking a highly motivated, self- directed part-time Library Assistant to aid the Director in most of the library's operations including: checking-in serials and maintaining records; preparing materials for cataloguing and processing material upon completion; updating the internal collections database; management of the library's collection of unpublished literature; assisting libray patrons; overseeing the library in the Director's absence; managing activities of student employees and other duties as assigned. This part-time 28 hours/week, 42 weeks/year position is available immediately. Benefits include paid sick and vacation time and free use of the campus fitness center. AA/EOE Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5984 Thirty hours per week, benefits included. Responsible for the excellent public services of the Circulation Department as well as the effective supervision of staff and work flow. Outstanding public relations skills. For a complete description see employment opportunities, www.westboroughlib.org http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5983 15hrs per week - may include evenings & weekends Performs functions related to circulation control: checkouts, check-ins, inquiries, renewals, reserves, data entry Assess and collects fines Answers and routes telephone calls Registers borrowers and issues library cards Directs patrons to appropriate service areas Shelves materials Assists in additional services areas as needed Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to person essential functions. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5982 Performs duties necessary to the daily operation of the Children's Department Provides reader'advisory, library instruction and orientation, and reference services to individuals and groups Assists in implementing the library collection development policy while selecting, evaluating, maintaining, and weeding children's materials Works closely with the Senior Librarian and other children's staff to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate programs for children of all ages, parents, caregivers, and teachers Operates audio visual equipment in the presentation of programs Maintains good public relations with neighborhood schools and other agencies serving children May assume supervisory responsibility for Children's Department in the absence of the Senior Librarian May be responsible for preparing displays and merchandizing materials May assist in preparing publicity, including the use of all appropriate technology May assist in system wide training, programming, and collection development Attends system wide meetings as needed http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5981 The Town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified person to fill the position of Reference/Young Adult Librarian. Under the direction of the Reference Supervisor, the successful candidate will perform a variety of activities associated with library patrons. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advising and assisting patrons in selecting, locating, and utilizing library resource materials, thorough knowledge of print and electronic materials, instructing the public in the use of these resources through individual instruction and scheduled workshops. Be responsible for reviewing and selecting Young Adult fiction. Work with schools to facilitate access to summer reading titles. Assists with Interlibrary Loan requests. Weeds the Young Adult collection. Have a working knowledge of and be able to troubleshoot the reference and public computer terminals and printers. Hours: Monday, 8:45 - 5:15; Tuesday and Wednesday, 2:00 - 5:30; 1 Saturday/month. (Occasional additional weekend or evening hours posible) http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5980 The Administrative Assistant will provide traditional secretarial support services to the Associate Dean for Library & Technology Services and to the Law Library's Associate Director for Administrative & Technology Services, the teaching librarians, and professional staff as assigned. Duties will include: document production; filing; photocopying; image and OCR scanning; web page and database maintenance; schedule coordination; assisting with e-mail and general correspondence for the Associate Dean; assisting with class preparation and scholarly research for the Associate Dean and teaching librarians; assisting the Associate Director for Administrative & Technology Services with tasks relating to budget management, physical plant maintenance, and furnishings and equipment inventories; coordinating meetings and functions; serving as the receptionist for the Administrative Office, and other tasks and projects as assigned.