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By gsliscomm, May 7, 2013 3:29 pm

Library Intern, Political Research Associates, Somerville, MA
Unpaid, minimum 10 hrs/wk

Political Research Associates (PRA), a social justice think tank that studies the U.S. Right, is seeking a Library Intern to provide support with our in-house library and archives and creation of an online catalog.

PRA’s in-house library has a unique classification system intended to cater toward researchers who follow the right-wing and advance social justice. Created by a member of the PRA staff, the library provides one-of-a-kind field experience for a Library Sciences student. After moving our office space, the library is in need of reorganization, labeling, and structural decisions about where new books belong. We’re also looking to make our library catalog available online on our new website, www.politicalresearch.org, accessible to scholars and providing a bibliography for researchers.

The thousands of items in our library include books, DVDs, tapes, recordings, pamphlets, extensive files of direct mail and clippings on a variety of organizations, and other miscellaneous items.

Applicants should be enrolled in an ALA-accredited Library Science program and have completed basic coursework in cataloging. The internship will run from mid-May until August, and the intern should be able to commit to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Please submit a cover letter and resume to internships@politicalresearch.org.

PRA is located in Somerville, MA, an easy walk from Davis Square.

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By gsliscomm, May 6, 2013 3:28 pm

Job Summary:

Babson College seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative team member for the position of Instructional Services Librarian. Reporting to the Lead Instructional Services Librarian, this position supports and advances library instructional programs through the application of information literacy standards, instructional design principles, pedagogical knowledge, educational technologies and ongoing assessment efforts. This position plays an active role in leading the integration of library instruction into undergraduate and graduate curricula. Additionally, this position provides research consultation support through regularly scheduled shifts at the reference desk, serves as the liaison to at least one academic division, and embraces a strong, responsive, user-centric customer service model.

Key Responsibilities:

· In collaboration with the Research & Instruction Team, assesses information literacy needs of students, faculty and staff and develops creative delivery models to meet those needs

· Develops innovative and effective models of library outreach for students, faculty and staff

· Builds collaborative relationships with faculty and program management staff in order to maintain robust library instruction initiatives.

· Develops and manages digital assets, instructional documentation, in-class presentations and teaching schedules for library instruction programs.

· Provides in-person, email and virtual research support to students and faculty as a member of the Research & Instruction Team.

· Maintains appropriate reference and instruction statistics

· Conducts ongoing assessments of student learning and contributes to departmental assessment projects.

· Learns, implements and teaches new technologies, both in support of larger ITSD initiatives and in pursuit of continuous enhancement of the library instruction programs.

· Functions as the liaison to specific academic division(s), providing library services such as curriculum support, research assistance, library instruction, vendor relations and special projects.

· Participates in regular professional development activities.

· Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.

· Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications:

· At least 3-5 years of post-MLS academic library experience in an automated library setting

· Strong and dynamic classroom presence and presentation skills, with evidence of strong interest and success with learning, implementing, and teaching emerging information technologies

· In-depth knowledge of the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education

· Knowledge of instructional design practice and principles as applied to in-person, online, synchronous, and asynchronous instruction

· Strong understanding of pedagogical theories and approaches, including their application to diverse populations of learners and teachers

· Evidence of exceptional interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and other community members

· Strong program management skills

· Ability to understand and work with information and instructional technologists to deploy web-based content and instructional technologies to support on-site and distance information literacy initiatives

· Excellent computer proficiency

· Strong knowledge of business information resources preferred

Application Procedures:

Submit an application (including: cover letter, resume or CV, names and contact information for at least 3 professional references, and optional statement of teaching philosophy) via the following link: https://babson.peopleadmin.com/postings/2316 . Review will continue until the position is filled, but applications received by May 31, 2013 will be given first consideration.

Appointment:

This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with administrative status.

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By gsliscomm, April 29, 2013 2:47 pm

Belmont Day School (BDS) is a co-educational, independent elementary and middle school (Pre-K through 8) located in Belmont, MA. BDS was established in 1927 and has a fairly substantial archival collection that is currently managed through the Alumni Relations Office. We are in need of an intern with archive knowledge and expertise to organize our current collection as well as provide guidance on establishing processes for collecting and maintaining our archives going forward. This internship is for the summer of 2013, with the possibility of extension through the academic year.

Duties: We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic GSLIS student interested in contributing time to practicing and applying their archival knowledge and expertise to the BDS archive collection.

Volunteer intern would manage the organization, planning, and maintenance of BDS’s collection. Major duties would include:

1. Review and assess current archival collection.
2. Establish plan and carry out necessary actions to organize archives into manageable and maintainable collection where items can be tracked and easily located. This would include both physical and digital archives.
3. Establish processes for collecting and maintaining BDS archives in the future.
The internship would provide authentic archival experience and the opportunity to assume responsibility for the organization and management of an entire archive collection.
Successful volunteers will acquire skills and work experience that would be valuable to their future careers. This is a great opportunity to apply your growing skills outside of the classroom!
Ideally, a volunteer would determine a block of time a few days per week where he or she is committed to working.

Requirements:

1. Knowledge of archival management and processes, and an interest in practicing and applying that knowledge firsthand.
2. Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative and judgment.
3. Energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humor.

Application Instructions: Please send an email of interest with possible availability blocks (days and times) and an attached resume to:

Vikki Arnold, Coordinator of Alumni Programs
varnold@belmontday.org

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By gsliscomm, April 29, 2013 2:41 pm

K-3 LIBRARIAN/LIBRARY TEACHER

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful, urban K-12 public school with the mission of preparing each student for success in college, fostering responsible citizenship, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

At Prospect Hill Academy, the prevailing belief is that with hard work, effective effort, perseverance through adversity, committed teachers, and invested parents, all students are capable of academic, intellectual, social, and moral excellence. Fueling this conviction are seven core values that guide the daily life and culture of the school–(1) High Expectations: Each student can do and be whatever s/he wants; (2) Equity: Access and opportunity drive achievement; (3) Personalization: One size does not fit all; (4) Cultural Proficiency: We see, honor, and embrace differences; (5) Collaboration: Many minds are better than one; (6) Balance: Both-and, not either-or; (7) Inquiry: Decisions are strategic and informed by data; and (8) Accountability: If students fail, we all fail.

We are now accepting applications for a Librarian/Library Teacher position at our Early Childhood Campus (K-3).

The Early Childhood Campus Librarian should possess a passion for working with young children, children’s literature and technological innovation, strong communication and organization skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize work obligations and the capability to work effectively as part of a team. Ideally, the candidate should possess or be working towards an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and have some experience as a school librarian or as a classroom teacher.

• Teacher: teaching/co-teaching library lessons in the classroom; circulation for students; takes an active role in encouraging appropriate student behavior in the library; provides literature appreciation, reference, and readers’ advisory services to a diverse student population.
• Instructional Consultant: helps students with book selection; collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy in classroom curricula; pursues knowledge of current educational theory and practice; serves as an information resource to staff and as a link to resources outside the media center.
• Program Administrator: ensures the collection is well-maintained; ensures proper cataloging, circulation and shelving procedures are followed; maintains online catalog and patron records; communicates with students and families about overdue materials.
• Member of the Community: participates fully as a member of the Early Childhood Campus faculty and the library technology team, including faculty and library/technology meetings; helps maintain a positive library and school culture and environment.

Prior experience working with these age levels, and in an urban school, highly desired.

** TO APPLY **

To apply for this position, please complete an application through SchoolSpring, either via the Prospect Hill Academy website (www.prospecthillacademy.org) or SchoolSpring directly (www.schoolspring.com).

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By gsliscomm, April 23, 2013 4:07 pm

Director of Library Services
Kelly Library, New England School of Acupuncture

Reports To: Academic Dean or President

Summary: Oversees the direction and growth of library collections and services with the aim to support the mission and goals of the college. Ensures the provision of a full range of resources and services to all library users by performing the following duties personally or through direct supervision of library staff.

Qualifications: MLS/MSLIS from an accredited school; knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine or experience in a health sciences library preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervises Library Assistant project work such as management of the college’s archives, processing and putting materials on the shelves, creating website content, etc.
• Coordinates the training of new Library Assistants, and revises training materials as needed
• Manages staff hours, meetings, and schedule changes for each term
• Oversees development of all library policy, programming, and services, in conjunction with NESA faculty and administration when appropriate
• Develops and updates library mission and goals as well as long-term strategic plans
• Supervises development and maintenance of online capabilities both inside and outside the library including growth of and access to electronic resources
• Supervises collection development practices as well as cataloging and organization of all materials
• Tracks and submits invoices and purchase orders; manages expenditures
• Communicates with Library Assistants and the IT Coordinator to track and address any technology issues involving library equipment or online access to resources
• Participates in community and professional meetings to discuss and act on library issues or problems
• Provides library education and public relations services including: classroom lectures; student, faculty, and community outreach; development of information literacy programming; writing for various school publications such as handbooks, websites, and newsletters
• Submits proposed annual budget for review and approval
• Reviews library holdings and consults with appropriate staff or faculty to determine the acquisitions of additional book, journal and audiovisual materials

Supervisory Responsibilities: Recruits, hires, trains and supervises Library Assistants

Schedule: 20 hrs per week, spread between at least 3 weekdays. Flexible schedule preferred as needs change from term to term.

Pay: $25-30 per hour, depending on experience

Interested Applicants should e-mail their Cover Letter and Resume to Peg O’Connell at the address below.

Peg O’Connell
Human Resources Administrator
New England School of Acupuncture
150 California Street, Newton, MA 02458
e-mail: poconnell@nesa.edu

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By gsliscomm, April 23, 2013 2:29 pm

The MWRA is a Massachusetts public authority which provides wholesale water and sewer services to 2.5 million people and more than 5,500 large industrial users in 61 metropolitan Boston communities. The Library supports a wide range of functions, including engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and legal by bringing in external information resources and organizing internal information.

This internship provides an opportunity to gain familiarity with all aspects of running a small, specialized library, especially since one of the tasks will be to document our work processes. It is especially appropriate for someone interested in cataloging, from the selection of a library system through catalog migration, and also cataloging of local, non-standard materials.

Job Description:
• Learn daily Library operations, provide coverage, and update procedures for the Library Handbook (SOPs).
• Prepare for Library catalog and server migration and support implementation.
• Improve electronic access to internal and external bibliographic information.
• Inventory, catalog and provide user aids and signage for Operations and Maintenance manuals.

Supervision Received:
Works under direction of the Library Supervisor.

Qualifications:
• Enrollment in a Library Science Degree Program
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Cataloging and database experience preferred.

Other Information:
• Work Location: MWRA, Chelsea, MA. 2 Griffin Way.
• Compensation: $11.22 – $15.30 per hour based on education level.
• Work Schedule: Flexible 20-37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8:00 to 5:00.
• This internship can continue into the school year.

How to apply:
• Applications are available on line at www.mwra.com.
• Please send your application along with your cover letter and resume to susan.carter@mwra.com or fax it to 617-788-4897.

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By gsliscomm, April 22, 2013 3:54 pm

Library Information Products / Reference Assistant
Harvard Business School, Baker Library – Stamps Reading Room

Excellent opportunity to assist with and learn more about the development and maintenance of library information products (research guides, FAQ’s, help sheets). The position will require working knowledge of business research databases in order to provide general research and administrative support in an academic business library.

Available immediately, this is a 15 hour per week, temporary position and will continue through the summer.

Hours: TBD

Specific Duties:

· Performs information product reviews, updates and revisions.

· Provides in-person and online research and reference support

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.

· Familiarity with website maintenance (ex: basic knowledge of HTML) preferred.

· Knowledge of business databases and resources strongly preferred.

· Library reference experience strongly preferred.

· Attention to detail necessary.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send letter of interest, resume to:

Meghan Dolan
Curriculum & Learning Services
Baker Library | Bloomberg Center
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field
Boston, MA 02163

mdolan@hbs.edu

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By gsliscomm, April 22, 2013 2:42 pm

Exciting part-time opportunity to work as a member of our Quality Management Department. Provide guidance and support to service divisions and programs to promote quality improvement by fostering human rights and consumer satisfaction as well as overseeing our outcome management system, among others. In addition, to assist in the record management function of the department. Quality Management team members act as internal consultants, collecting and analyzing data to provide service delivery staff with the information and education to assist the people we serve to achieve the highest quality of life possible.

Skills

· Bachelor’s degree required in human services or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

· Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills required.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

· Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle for local travel.

Experience

· Three to five years experience in human services organization, preferably in developmental disabilities or mental health funded organizations.

· Experience working in a quality management position and/or records management experience preferred.

· Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting data.

Please apply by visiting our website at www.riversidecc.org

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By gsliscomm, April 22, 2013 2:33 pm

Records Manager – 20 hours benefit eligible position at Riverside Community Care

Great opportunity for a detail-oriented, highly organized individual to join our large and growing organization, in our Quality Management Department in role of Records Manager/Quality Coordinator. Primary responsibilities include maintaining our organization-wide system for storing, inventorying, accessing, and destroying records. Excellent position for a librarian or someone with a similar background – and a passion for detail. This will include maintenance of an electronic database, assisting in the development of protocols and policies and collaborating with and educating staff and management around updated records-related processes. Additional responsibilities include performing Quality Management Chart Reviews and Billing Audits and providing back-up for the Human Rights Coordinators in the department. This is a 20 hour position, with flexible hours, and benefit eligible.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required in human services or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

· Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills required.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

· Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle for local travel.

Experience

· Three to five years experience in human services organization, preferably in developmental disabilities or mental health funded organizations.

· Experience working in a quality management position and/or records management experience preferred.

· Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting data.

· Social Worker a plus

Please apply to by visiting our website at www.riversidecc.org

Job ID is 243-709

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By gsliscomm, April 22, 2013 1:33 pm

PROJECT ASSOCIATE II
(Information Services Manager, Suicide
Prevention Resource Center)

Grade 9 – MANAGEMENT – REFERENCE #: PAII041713
Regular – Full-Time Position; Waltham, MA

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)
EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.

EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center in the Health and Human Development Division has an opening for a Project Associate (II) (Information Services Manager), reporting to the SPRC Director of Operations and Resources, in Waltham, MA.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to promote a public health approach to suicide prevention. SPRC is hiring a manager of its Information Services team. This team compiles, synthesizes, and disseminates accurate, timely and useful research and resources to professionals in the field of suicide prevention. The manager will be responsible for ensuring that SPRC’s weekly e-newsletter, website, library services, social media, and print and electronic publications are engaging, authoritative, up-to-date, and meet audience needs. The manager should be familiar with information technology, including monitoring and synthesizing new research in public health and behavioral health; website content management; product development and marketing; and how to use various media to communicate public health and behavioral health messages. With direct supervision over several professional staff and a role on SPRC’s management team, the manager needs to be able to coordinate the workflow of the team members and value a collaborative approach within and among teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.

The Project Associate provides support to project staff, including:
• Serving as backup to manager when needed
• Managing project budget
• Monitoring contractual compliance
• Maintaining records
• Preparing recommendations
• Drafting performance reports
• Writing and developing materials
• Disseminating information, including website content
• Developing presentations
• Managing administrative procedures
• Contributing to design and implementation of business monitoring systems
• Suggesting ideas for improved efficiency or future focus
• Supporting project procurement
• Identifying &recruiting technical consultants; developing their scope of work
• Coordinating proposal development

Specific responsibilities of SPRC’s Information Services Manager:
• Supervises librarians and the technology associate
• Ensures the accuracy, usefulness and timeliness of SPRC’s e-newsletter and makes effective use of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and blogging.
• Ensures the SPRC website content is clear, engaging, up to date, and relevant to the audience
• Manages the development, editing, and marketing of educational/informational materials on a range of suicide prevention topics
• Coordinates and assists team members in monitoring, synthesizing and archiving new research and information from government agencies, national organizations, and other sources.
• Coordinates and assists the Information Services team in providing literature reviews and responses to queries from SPRC staff and professionals in the field.
• Manages requests for information from the media

The Project Associate
• Coordinates administrative and logistical tasks
• Coordinates project start-up
• Facilitates project teamwork and feedback exchanges
• Collaborates on troubleshooting complex problems, proposing initiatives and recommending or negotiating solutions
• Acts as liaison between home offices and field-based staff
• Coordinates communications and project activities
• Trains and provides guidance or administrative direction to junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training & experience preferred
• With Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years research, education, international development or administrative coordination experience, requiring computer competence
• With Master’s degree, at least 4 years related experience (as above)
• Some prior project leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrable organizational and troubleshooting skills
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for details

Specific qualifications for the SPRC Information Services manager
• Customer service orientation and ability to be responsive and helpful to SPRC’s staff and audience
• Experience managing website content and using social media to communicate public health and behavioral health messages
• Experience with information technology, including public health and/or behavioral health databases and online research tools
• Experience managing the development, editing, and marketing of educational/informational materials for a variety of public health and/or behavioral health audiences
• Background in mental health, public health and/ or suicide prevention
• Ability to manage and nurture staff

CONTACT: http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YEVYF&sid=UEVD&jid=UYAZGTWF&site=Education