Job Postings in Member Libraries

Job Postings in CMRLS Member Libraries

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Library Assistant

Part-Time
Deadline: Open until filled
Jeanne X. Kasperson Research Library, Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Contact: Human Resources Office, Clark University
Phone: 508-793-7294

Description:
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 icluding: 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material upon completion; updating the internal collections database; management of the library's collection of unpublished literature; assisting library patrons; overseeing the library in the Director's absence; managing activities of student employees and other duties as assigned.

Bachleor's degree preferred; effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and computer skills required. Previous academic library experience; knowledge of environmental issues; familiarity with copy cataloguing preferred. This part-time 28 hours/week, 42 weeks/year position, is available immediately. Starting rate is $13.79 - $14.54/hr depending on experience. Benefits include paid sick leave and vacation time and free use of campus fitness center.

To Apply:
Please email cover letter and resume to: resumes@clarku.edu or mail to: Human Resources, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. AA/EOE. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Circulation Supervisor

Deadline: Open until filled
Westborough Public Library
55 West Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Contact: Carolyn Delude
Phone: 508-366-3050
Information: http://www.westboroughlib.org/employment.html

Description:
The Circulation Supervisor, under the direction of the Library Director, overseas all operations of the Main Floor Circulation Department, which includes the loaning of all library materials under the rules and regulations established by the Board of Trustees.

Works closely with the Adult Services Librarian and Reference Librarian. Supervises the work of Library Assistants (11 positions), Library Pages (4 positions) and Library Volunteers. Participates in the interviewing and hiring for those positions and is responsible for performance evaluations. Performs varied and responsible duties and exercises considerable independent judgment requiring managerial expertise and problem-solving skills. Serves as backup for Adult Services Librarian and Reference Librarian as needed. Requires strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to perform all Library Assistant tasks as needed.

This position includes benefits. See the full job announcement on the library's website at http://www.westboroughlib.org/employment.html.

To Apply:
Please send resume to Carolyn Delude, Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581.
Remove: 3/31/2010

Librarian

Part-Time
MLS Required
Deadline: 2/22/10
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive/P.O. Box 598
Boylston, MA 01505
Contact: Sharon Chauvin
Phone: no calls please
Email: schauvin@towerhillbg.org

Description:
Tower Hill Botanic Garden seeks individual with degree in Library Science, and five years library experience (preferably in a specialized library) for this part-time position (Tu-Th-Sat, 10 am to 4 pm, 18 hours per week). Communication, supervisory, computer skills and experience using OCLC are required.

To Apply:
Send résumé to Business Manager, WCHS, 11 French Drive, PO Box 598, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
Remove: 3/1/10

Library Director

Full-Time
MLS Recommended
Deadline: Resumes accepted until position filled
Blackstone Public Library
86 Main Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
Contact: Library Board of Trustees
Email: bpltrustees@gmail.com

Description:
The Blackstone Public Library has an opening for a Library Director to administer, supervise, and direct all activities of library services and other related work, as required. The director’s responsibilities include: planning and supervising the operations of the library programs and procedures, overseeing and monitoring staff, assigning personnel and developing work schedules, maintaining personnel records, and conducting house training of staff and volunteers. In addition, he/she will be accountable for preparing and monitoring the library budget, overseeing payroll and payment of bills, as well as organizing and writing grants for library funding. The director is expected to troubleshoot and manage all areas of the library’s automated systems as well as perform functions associated with a public library, as required, or as a situation dictates.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school preferred and a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a public library. Salary: $47,700. Resumes will be accepted until position has been filled.

To Apply:
Please email resume to: bpltrustees@gmail.com or mail resume to: Board of Library Trustees, Blackstone Public Library, 86 Main Street Blackstone, MA 01504.
Remove: 3/20/2010

For other job postings in Massachusetts and New England, try these links:

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Massachusetts Library and Information Network (MLIN)

New England Jobline, hosted by Simmons College GSLIS

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