Working Knowledge

If you find yourself in need of a new Library Director, call CMRLS!

CMRLS Consultants provide advice and materials to help in your search process.

We offer tips on what to do before you start searching, such as reviewing the job description and places to make sure and post your job announcement. We also offer suggestions on the questions to ask prospective Directors.

We would be happy to attend your upcoming Trustee or Search Committee Meeting. Just give us a call.

Massachusetts Regional Library Systems' Job description collection

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Public Library Data on Salary Report (7/07)

Basic Library Techniques certification

Basic Library Techniques (BLT) is a group of four training courses designed for public library directors in communities with a population of less than 10,000 who do not have a Master of Library Science degree. Find out more on our BLT web page.

Electronic Discussion Lists

Email discussion lists are a great way to keep current on what's happening in libraries in our Region, across the state, and across the nation.

Intellectual Freedom Resources

A collection of links to useful information on privacy, policies, dealing with challenges, and more can be found in our Intellectual Freedom Center.

Cooperative Purchasing

CMRLS works cooperatively with other Regions and libraries to offer cooperative purchasing opportunities for books and library supplies.

MARLS Purchasing Cooperative website (external link)
MARLS Policies
CMRLS Bindery Co-op
CMRLS Cooperative Purchasing Policy
Co-op Participants from CMRLS, FY08

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