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 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:38:42 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 06:38:42 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=7965 The Boston College Libraries seek an innovative and collaborative Head Librarian for Access Services and Collections Maintenance in the Thomas P. O’Neill Library. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Instruction, Access and User Engagement, the Head of Access Services and Collection Maintenance provides leadership, coordination, resource management, strategic planning and staff supervision for Access Services in the O’Neill Library. The Head cultivates a forward-looking, collaborative environment and sets high user-centered service standards. Working with other public service managers, the Head coordinates access services across all Boston College libraries. The Head is expected to collect and analyze use statistics, prepare reports, and make recommendations for access services and public spaces. The Head Librarian must be able to anticipate needs and take risks in the development of a strong service model. Essential responsibilities include: *Directing the work of staff for interlibrary loan, circulation, course reserves, and stacks maintenance *Participating in library-wide policy-making and in the development and evaluation of services *Leading discussions about new service *Providing leadership and coordinating access services and policies across all university libraries *Developing systems and training programs related to circulation, course reserves and public service interfaces *Shaping the strategic direction for the off-campus shelving, circulation and collaborative lending and borrowing for the O’Neill collections *Representing Boston College in consortia activities *Intervening when necessary to maintain a supportive approach when resolving user disputes and interpreting policies *Promoting the security of collections and the safety of staff and users http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7964 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This is a part-time para- professional acquisitions/secretarial position whose duties include but are not limited to: receiving parcels; checking in materials; typing, record keeping; creating and maintaining Microsoft Word and Excel files and using other Microsoft Office products; filing and maintaining files; preparing and mailing outgoing correspondence and parcels; shelving, some circulation desk work; some Archival tasks; covering books, and related library work. Hours: 9:00am-1:30pm Mon-Thurs http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7962 This position is under the supervision of the Technical Services Librarian. The technician assists with duties in multiple areas of the department. Duties include preparing purchase orders for new titles and renewals of existing subscriptions for all judges and libraries in the First Circuit using the ILS and judiciary financial databases. Understanding and following library acquisition procedures and judiciary procurement procedures are an important component of the job. Other duties include processing incoming subscription materials using the library's integrated library system; maintaining currency of library materials by shelving and filing looseleaf pages or pocket- part supplements and other duties as assigned. Work requires frequent bending and lifting. The successful candidate must possess a high level of attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills and the ability to work well as a team member and independently. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7961 Perform a variety of clerical and other duties involved in attending the circulation desk in a branch library, issuing library cards, answering some routine reference searches, assisting the Branch Librarian with various specialized programs, creating electronic orders for all branch books, attending the circulation desk at the main library when assigned. Perform other duties following established methods and procedures. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7960 Reports to Library Director. Responsible for providing services to children including: developing department goals and objectives; department policies; circulation; collection development and maintenance including materials selection and weeding; creation, development and maintenance of departmental web page; program development including summer reading programs, story hours, etc.; readers advisory services; staff supervision, training and evaluation; department scheduling; management of children's PCs; coordination of appropriate activities and policies with young adult librarian; attendance at professional workshops; outreach services to the public schools and other community agencies. Performs other similar duties pertaining to the functions and goals of the Children's Department, including liaison with branch library staff. http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=7959 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supports the Library's technology investment by providing: desktop support (OS, application, and hardware); network support, deployment & configuration of equipment (servers, switches, etc.); and resolution of service issues. Provides input to the Director, and the Coordinator of Automation and Technical Services on usage, trends and needs. Provides insight to the Director and Coordinator about new and emergent technologies that may enhance processes and add value.