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, 08 Feb 2012 05:55:20 GMT Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:55:20 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=7138 Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Youth Services Librarian is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating all children and young adult activities.Example of Duties: creates an environment in the children's and young adult areas which provides for enjoyable and convenient use of library resources; designs, promotes, executes, and evaluates programs for youth birth to age 18; contracts with skilled resource people to present specialized programming for children, teens and parents; provides outreach programs; purchases materials based upon consultation of a wide variety of reviewing sources; identifies outside sources of funding and writes effective grant applications; participates in all aspects of the library planning process to represent and support youth services; acts as liaison with other agencies in the community serving children; utilizes effective public relations techniques and media to publicize library activities; participates in professional organizations to strengthen skills, interact with fellow professionals, and to contribute to the profession. Circulation desk and cataloging duties as needed. May be required to supervise the library in the absence of the Library Director Job Environment: work is performed in a typical library environment, which can be very hectic at times. Errors could result in delay of patron satisfaction and adverse public relations. Some evening and week-end hours are required. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7137 Harvard University Administrative Fellowship Program Harvard University seeks to attract candidates, especially those from underrepresented ethnic minority groups, and those committed to addressing the underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in university administration, to administrative careers in higher education. Applicants must have at least five years of work experience. The 2012-2013 Administrative Fellowship Program seeks applicants with B.A. degree and backgrounds in athletics/sports management, information technology, alumni affairs and development (conference planning and/or fund raising), research (behavioral sciences), finance, human resources (employment and compensation), or library science and management. *Fellows receive stipends and are placed in full-time work assignments in Harvard schools or central administration departments for the duration of the Program. *Seminars, lectures and case studies have been designed for the Fellows to enhance management and administrative skills, self-assessment and career development. *Evaluation of the applications will be based on professional achievement, interviews at Harvard, and suitability for the Program. *Inclusive dates for the 2012-2013 Program are September 2012 through August 2013. *Application deadline: March 9, 2012. For application materials, please call/write: Administrative Fellowship Program Office of the Assistant to the President Holyoke Center, Room 935 1350 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-8919 or download application form at www.oap.harvard.edu/afp Harvard upholds a commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7136 This position involves the library media specialist acting as teacher, information specialist, instructional consultant, and program manager. This individual will have strong teaching, technology, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment, as well as knowledge of MA curriculum frameworks and all aspects of automated library systems. Functions include teaching research in conjunction with the staff, assisting with information access skills with students and staff, media instruction, collection automation and maintenance, collection development, literature appreciation, assist in technology training, budgeting, cooperative teaching and planning, scheduling, library staff training, and marketing of library and services. The library media specialist will work collaboratively with faculty to ensure that the use of media and information technology resources is part of the instructional program and strategies used within and among learning areas. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7135 Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons; assist with local history resources; assist with library web site presence; participate in selecting adult materials; cataloging of adult materials; performs routine inter-library loan and circulation services; coordinates outreach services to nursing homes and home-bound patrons. 17.5 hours a week - Monday and Wednesday evenings; Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday daytime hours, and alternating Saturdays. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7134 Assumption College seeks a dynamic and innovative librarian to provide a full range of reference and information literacy services designed to support the curriculum and research needs of the College community. The incumbent will help library users clarify their information needs and guide them in locating, evaluating and using print and electronic resources. He or she will collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy instruction with the curriculum, designing activities and assignments and conducting class sessions that help students develop information literacy competencies. He or she will design research guides, Blackboard components, tutorials, and other online learning modules for reference and information literacy teaching/learning support. The incumbent will assist in development of the Reference Collection and independently serve as liaison to one or more academic departments. This is a permanent position and the incumbent works 17.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per calendar year; he or she must be willing to work one evening per week during periods when evening reference hours are scheduled, and an occasional Sunday. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the College as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption College. Assumption College, a Catholic liberal arts and professional studies college, was founded in 1904 by its sponsoring religious community, the Augustinians of the Assumption. The Library is a member of the Academic and Research Collaborative, consisting of 21 central Massachusetts research and academic libraries. Assumption College is part of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium and an Affirmative Action employer encouraging candidates who would enrich the College's diversity. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7133 Small, nationally renowned vehicle and consumer product safety research firm currently has an opening for a research librarian. This is a great opportunity for someone with an MLS or MLIS and 1-3 years of library or information center experience, preferably in a corporate or other special library setting. The successful candidate is able to research, acquire, and organize in-house and outside library resources, and assimilate those materials into written summaries. A research librarian is expected to locate, organize, and summarize documents and present his or her findings to the project manager. The candidate must have a strong background in Internet search strategies, technical and medical databases, and other publications. Government and legal research skills are preferred. This position does not require technical understanding of the subject material; however, it does require good reading comprehension skills and the ability to succinctly communicate information. The research librarian must be flexible and have the ability to work and learn independently, manage deadlines, and coordinate with others on projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with librarians at other institutions as well as vendors of various materials we purchase for our collection. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office experience, are a must. This is a full time position located in our Rehoboth, MA office, approximately 8 miles east of Providence, RI. We provide a stimulating, fast paced work environment, two weeks vacation and one bonus week over the December holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. Healthcare and the option to participate in a 401K plan are also part of the compensation package. Interested candidates please submit an introduction letter and current resume.