Coordinate the review and subsequent revision of library data to eliminate offensive, outdated language, and enhance access by refining terminology and vocabularies for cultural competency and inclusivity. Actively catalog materials in Asian languages in a variety of formats using rules and standards such as RDA, LCSH, LCC, MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, VRA Core, METS, MODS, etc. Participate in discussions relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in ILS, discovery, and digital repository systems. Advise on the application of appropriate current and emerging cataloging/metadata schema to facilitate access to digital resources and physical collections. Train others on cataloging/metadata creation and management and work closely with staff throughout the Libraries to prov ...

The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is looking to hire an experienced professional who has a passion for providing training and consulting services on leadership and management topics.Information about this position, including how to apply, is discussed below.General InformationThis is a full time (37.5 hours per week) exempt position, based out of either our Marlborough or Northampton, MA office. This position carries the title of “Consultant.”Ageneral Consultant position description is linked to and incorporated into this job advertisement.More specific qualifications and responsibilities for this position are detailed below. The Consultant position will report to our new Library Consultant Manager.The successful candidate may have the opportunity to telecommute part of the week w ...

Title: Executive Assistant to the Dean of LibrariesLocation: W. E. B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst Hybrid – Amherst, MAPosition Type: TemporaryStart date: February 17, 2025End date: August 29, 2025Schedule: 37.5 hours; Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pmPay Rate: $20.50 per hourCORI: Not requiredDescription:This full-time, temporary position provides executive level administrative support to the Dean of University Libraries by assisting in a wide range of complex and confidential matters including overseeing the Dean’s schedule, researching and preparing reports and presentations, screening visitors and telephone calls, composing or preparing other correspondence, and maintaining paper and electronic files. The Executive Assistant also provi ...

The Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University seeks an innovative, service-oriented Systems Librarian to develop, manage, document, and troubleshoot the library’s web site and core library systems. In close collaboration with the e-Resources Librarian, Collection Development & Metadata Librarian, and the Head of Archives & Special Collections, the incumbent will maintain library systems and applications using a broad range of technologies. The Systems Librarian will also collaborate with other librarians and partners from across BSU to research and implement practical, usable technology solutions to support the work of the students, faculty, librarians, staff and the broader BSU community.The Systems Librarian will be primarily responsible for management of Koha (Integrated ...

The Boston University Libraries seek an Associate University Librarian for Academic Engagement to direct the priorities of librarians and library departments to deliver excellence in library resources and services (i.e. public services) through outreach and engagement with BU’s academic communities. Aligning research support with strategies for effective in-person and online engagement, this position ensures library branches, virtual service points, specialized and advanced information consultation, and information resources across BU’s Charles River Campus meet the community’s information needs. The AUL for Academic Engagement oversees a portfolio of four departments comprising the library’s liaison and user services programs in six library branch locations. Through broad engageme ...

Due to a retirement, we have a new opportunity for you to consider. This full-time, 37.5 hours/week, entry-level job is based at the East Forest Park Branch Library. This state-of-the-art branch was built in 2019 and features a large community room, teen and children’s rooms, a makerspace, multiple study rooms, and an enthusiastic community. The annual salary is $53,631. Apply here by Sunday, February 9, 2025.The Reference Librarian is part of a nine person team and has shared responsibility for reference services, reader's advisory, tech assistance, collection maintenance of print and non-print materials, programming, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to adult and/or youth services. Apply here. ...

As the Collection Development Manager for the Springfield City Library system, you'll have a substantial budget to spend on books, digital materials, and so many other types of materials our residents are looking for. You'll have a team of selectors to help with this important work, and an in-house team of catalogers and copy catalogers to get the new items out the door and into eager patrons' hands (and earbuds). There's much more to this important position, too.The new Manager will be based at our Central Library and oversee the work of cataloging and acquisitions workers as well as manage our significant collections budget, including endowments and trusts, of approximately $750,000. They will take a lead role in developing collections of all formats, coordinating the work of multiple se ...

The Director of Library Services oversees Adult Services, Youth Services, Branch Services and Collections at the Worcester Public Library. Flexibility, project management, process management, supervision, communication, motivation, innovation and a passion for public libraries are key factors for the position. The position will lead a group of department heads to strategically and successfully implement system-wide, and location-specific initiatives, programs, and services. This position reports to the Executive Director, serves on the executive team, and works in close partnership with the Director for Administration and Operations. The ideal person in this position will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and have experience working with diverse po ...

A professional position working under the supervision of the Head of the Worcester Talking Book Library with overall oversight by the Executive Director of the Worcester Public Library. The position will be responsible for outreach, programming, and readers’ advisory services focusing on individuals with a print disability and involves collaborating with those organizations that serve them. This position participates in the development of adult collections, programming, outreach, information and digital literacy instruction, and have experience working with diverse populations in an urban community. Schedule will include evening and weekend assignments and working at other locations.Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply ...

This position is a supervisory, professional position under the general direction of the Deputy Director for Adult Services. The Manager of Adult Services will help lead a team of dedicated reference librarians to create and deliver a wide range of responsive and innovative services and resources to meet the ever-changing needs of patrons in a diverse, urban community in the metropolitan Worcester area. The ideal person in this position will possess comprehensive knowledge of both traditional and emerging reference services and practices, from readers’ advisory, research, collection development, digital literacy, programming, lifelong learning, virtual reference, grants, community outreach, reference, maker spaces, and emerging technologies. The individual will be responsible for oversig ...

LIBRARY ASSISTANT IDate: January 14, 2025Salary: $1,655.24 (Step 1) to $1,782.99 (Step 6) bi-weeklyWork Schedule: 35 Hours Per WeekChildren’s Section: Monday – Thursday 12:30 pm to 8 pmAlternating Fridays and Saturdays 9 am to 4:30 pmReference Floater: Monday & Tuesday 12:30 pm to 8 pmWednesday & Thursday 8 am to 3:30 pmAlternating Fridays and Saturdays 9 am to 4:30 pmPlease submit your letter of interest and resume to: Nick Macolini, Director of Human Resources, One Government Center, Fall River, MA 02722 or e-mail as a PDF to namacolini@fallriverma.gov.JOB DESCRIPTION:Under the general supervision of a Section Head I as delegated by the authority of the Library Board and in concert with the executive direction of the Mayor to the City Administrator to the Administrator of Pub ...

PositionThe Library Consultant Manager is responsible for managing a team of Library Consultants, who provide a variety of programs and services to Massachusetts Library System (“MLS”) members across the Commonwealth. Work will include team alignment and development, supervision, coaching, performance and change management, and implementing MLS’ vision for consulting services to MLS members. This position will also be responsible for offering or coordinating some management related consulting and training programs and services for MLS members.Works with MLS staff, members, and representatives of collaborating organizations.Supervision: Works with a high degree of independence under the direction of the Learning Services Director. This position will provide direct supervision to a tea ...

Job SummaryThe Metadata Coordinator provides leadership and vision for cataloging and metadata services at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The Coordinator will oversee, develop, implement, and assess proposals, plans and projects to ensure robust and timely access to UMass’s rich scholarly resources and distinctive collections.. The incumbent will set priorities for metadata operational needs, recommend and plan metadata initiatives, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and services. The Coordinator will advise on long term metadata strategies relating to discovery, access, retrieval, and management of objects in the Library Services Platform and discovery systems. Essential Duties:Directly supervises and evaluates the work of the professional and classified staf ...

The Fall River Public Library has two (2) openings for department heads: one in Reference Services, and one in Adult Circulation Services. Both positions manage busy library departments and provide direct public service.Both positions involve providing timely and efficient service to the people of the City for a variety of professional library functions, including functions which are highly technical in nature and which require the highest degree of technical expertise and which involve considerable interaction with other library professionals external to the City library system; to be responsible for conformance to city and state codes and professional standards of all work performed under his/her direction and to conform to policies and directives promulgated by the Administrator of Libr ...

This is a responsible professional position to directly assist the Administrator of Public Library Services. Work is performed with considerable independence guided with Direction by the Administrator of Public Library Services, and with conformance to policies of the Library Board of Trustees. Performance is reviewed periodically by the Administrator of Public Library Services. Work involves the following:• Responsible for the timely and accurate submission of payroll and bill schedules for approval by the Library Administrator. Includes the orderly maintenance of related financial records. The Assistant to the Administrator responsibly accesses and keeps confidential personnel records of the department.• Under the guidance of the Administrator, coordinates Library events, fulfillment ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a dynamic, service-oriented, collaborative leader for our Head of Research Services position, to lead the research services unit providing users with access to and engagement with the library’s distinctive and special collections. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, this position will lead the creation of a user-focused environment that is positive, informative, and inclusive, aiming to build a global community of students, scholars, and the public who engage with the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, University Archives, Nursing Archives, Rare Books collections and other special collections. A key aspect of the role, which serves as a manager and mentor to 3 archivists, an archival assistant, as well as int ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a Head of Processing and Collection Management to lead the strategic stewardship of the university’s diverse and valuable special collections. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, this pivotal role oversees the comprehensive management, processing, and accessibility of distinctive materials housed across various departments, including the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, University Archives, Nursing Archives, and Rare Books collections. The position will develop and implement innovative approaches to collection management that balance preservation needs with user access, ensuring that these unique resources are effectively curated, described, and made available to support the university's research, teaching, ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of theMassachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Circulation Assistant (Part-time)Location: Flint Public Library (Middleton, MA)Position Type: TemporaryStart date: As soon as possibleEnd date: April 1, 2025Schedule: Hiring for two part-time positions-Position 1: 15 hours per week; Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 5:00PMPosition 2: 16 hours per week; Monday - Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM; Friday 10:00AM - 2:00PMPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: RequiredEssential Functions:The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific stat ...

POSITION OPENING: Youth LibrarianThe Town of Lenox, MA seeks qualified, creative, and intrinsically motivated candidates for the position of Youth Librarian with the Lenox Library. This is a full-time position.JOB SUMMARYOversees all aspects of youth services, fostering a love of reading and learning for library users age 0 to 18, their families, and caregivers through engaging programs, collections, and services. The Youth Librarian also forges connections in the community by creating a welcoming and safe environment in the youth department and conducting successful outreach. Works cooperatively with other staff members to provide quality customer service to all Library patrons.SUPERVISIONServes under the supervision of the Library Director. Performs a variety of duties requiring self ini ...

Assistant/Associate Librarian for Access Services and OutreachJob no: 524539Work type: Staff Full TimeCategories: Other Staff PositionsOFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate Librarian DIVISION: Academic Affairs WORKING JOB TITLE: Librarian for Access Services and OutreachDEPARTMENT: Library ServicesBARGAINING UNIT STATUS: AFT FLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Dean of Library ServicesSUPERVISES: Supervises professional, classified, and student personnel as assigned.SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Librarian for Access Services and Outreach will lead the daily operations of the Access Services division. This librarian will work with colleagues to develop policies, procedures, and budget allocations for Access Services. As a member of the library leadership team, this librarian works col ...

The Town of Yarmouth seeks a Technical Services Supervisor/IT Librarian to join our Library team! Working under the direct supervision of the Library Director, this person is responsible for overseeing the library’s technology infrastructure and technical services, combining professional, supervisory, administrative, technical, and direct service work.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Plans, develops, and implements system-wide (2 locations) technical services and information technology, manages the selection, ordering, receiving, processing, cataloging of library materials and collection supplies; manages materials budget. Oversees library database including maintenance and withdrawal of items. Prepares statistical reports. Maintains and troubleshoots library (CLAMS) computers, public computers, and ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Science & Engineering LibrarianLocation: Science & Engineering Library, UMass Amherst (Amherst, MA)Position Type: TemporaryStart date: January 6, 2025End date: December 6, 2025Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pmPay Rate: $20.75-$24.00 per hour, based on experienceCORI: Not requiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will provide general and advanced reference and research assistance for undergraduates, graduates and faculty in the College of Natural Sciences and the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences a ...

The Town of Needham is seeking passionate individuals to fill the part-time position ofReference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library. Reporting to the Reference Supervisor, the Reference Librarian will support in a patron-facing capacity, assisting in providing information, reader’s advisory, and supporting in the implementation of activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an interest in supporting and instructing patrons on the use of library resources, and a passion for serving the Needham community.ScheduleAfter Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekendWeek 3 Rotation: Sunday 12:45-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Week 4 Rotation: Sunday 12:45-6:00 p.m.From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendWeek 1 Rotation: S ...

The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the part-time position of Children’s Reference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library.It is an exciting time to join the Needham Free Public Library team! Our new Strategic Plan for FY2023-2027 positions the library to continue to meet the community’s needs for years to come. In addition, our recent Library Space Utilization Study reimagines the library’s interior space in four phases to enhance the work we do for our patrons and the community. Along with diverse collections, plentiful programming, and great services, the Needham Free Public Library is on track to be the go-to place for new and current library workers.ScheduleMondays and Wednesdays: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pmSaturdays: Either 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 ...

The Library Technical Services Coordinator provides leadership and is responsible for Library Technical Services operations, including acquisitions, cataloging and inventory control, resource discovery, proxy server access, and special collections. The position provides collection development support for all formats, including but not limited to managing vendor relations, collection statistics and analysis, and convening collection development meetings with librarian liaisons. The Coordinator prepares original and copy cataloging records for materials in all formats and oversees the provision of additional copy cataloging and processing support. This position functions as the main technical contact for Bristol's integrated library system (KOHA through the Higher Education Libraries of Mass ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a Metadata Services Manager to provide leadership, vision, and expertise for bibliographic description, overseeing a team of cataloging staff and managing cataloging operations for all collections, including general, media, digital, and special collections. This position requires a deep knowledge of bibliographic data and cataloging best practices as well as a thorough understanding of how the catalog impacts resource discoverability. The Metadata Services Manager will oversee the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata in support of robust discovery of library collections.Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Metadata Services Manager will provide original and complex copy cataloging for library materials in all formats, including ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to serve as a skilled practitioner on all matters of bibliographic description and metadata management. Reporting to the Metadata Services Manager, the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian provides original and complex cataloging for library materials in all formats. This position will serve a critical role in implementing bibliographic metadata practices and policies, collaborating closely with colleagues to evaluate and document policies, procedures and workflows for traditional cataloging, database maintenance, and non-MARC metadata creation within the Libraries. This position requires a deep knowledge of bibliographic data and cataloging best practices as well as a thorough understanding of how the catalog impacts re ...

Reporting to the Director of Research and Instruction within Library Services, the Instruction & Design Librarian acts as a liaison to the Sciences & Mathematics Division of the college. The librarian will create equitable, student-centered, and integrated learning experiences for students in partnership with colleagues in R&I.The librarian facilitates use of information in research, teaching, and learning through collaborative relationships with faculty and peers. They teach in a variety of modalities: one-shot instruction sessions, embedded course support, video recordings, asynchronous learning modules, and student consultations.The librarian also designs and conducts assessments of the library’s instruction program; integrates information literacy instruction into digital ...

The Town of Needham is seeking a passionate, dedicated individual to fill the full-time position of Assistant Director of Public Library at the Needham Free Public Library. Under the direction of the Director of Public Library, the Assistant Director will provide support in the overall management of the library in administrative, professional, and supervisory duties, including matters of policy, personnel, and established strategic plan. This position supervises, directly and indirectly, an average of 14 full-time and 33 part-time employees.The ideal candidate for this role has strong leadership experience, wishes to utilize their creativity to partner with the Library team on cutting-edge and innovative ideas, and is independently-motivated in achieving goals that support the overall stra ...

Springfield City Library has an exciting leadership opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. The new Manager of Technical Services and Collection Development will be based at our Central Library and oversee the work of cataloging and acquisitions workers as well as manage our significant collections budget, including endowments and trusts, of approximately $750,000. They will take a lead role in developing collections of all formats, coordinating the work of multiple selectors. Long-term, they will be involved in revising our Collection Development Policy after our new Strategic Priorities are adopted (2025). The annual salary is $68,030.04. Are you ready to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals in a very busy urban library system? Each year, we welcome over 600,000 ...