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By gsliscomm, May 7, 2013 3:05 pm

Dynamic opportunity to assist patrons in using all collections & services at the Fowler Branch. Requires equiv to two years college, 1 – 3 years experience, attention to detail, great customer service & communications skills. Starting salary: $18.89 – $22.71/hour DOQ.

Duties include constant customer contact at busy circulation desk using RFID & other technologies; use of automated library systems to register patrons, process requests/items according to defined procedures; preparing and shelving books and other materials: maintaining shelf order; clearing and straightening up library areas. The Branch Library Assistant also coordinates programming & oversees Library Pages and volunteers. Both schedules include one evening and some Saturdays.

Application Deadlines: 5/24/13

For job description and application instructions: http://www.concordma.gov/pages/ConcordMA_HR/Announcement%20-%20Branch%20Library%20Assistant%20-%202013.pdf

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By gsliscomm, May 7, 2013 3:02 pm

Exciting opportunity to provide services at both the historic Main & Fowler Branch Libraries. Requires equiv to HS diploma, attention to detail & great customer service skills. Starting salary: $16.66/hour.

Duties include constant customer contact at busy circulation desk using RFID & other technologies; use of automated library systems to register patrons, process requests/items according to defined procedures; preparing and shelving books and other materials: maintaining shelf order; clearing and straightening up library areas. Schedule includes one evening and some Saturdays.

Application Deadlines: 5/24/13

For job description and application instructions: http://www.concordma.gov/pages/ConcordMA_HR/Announcement%20-%20Library%20Assistant%20-%202013.pdf

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By gsliscomm, May 6, 2013 2:37 pm

Position Title: Library Assistant – Circulation

Union: Library Association

Hours: 29 hours per week (mostly weekday, daytime hours)

Grade: L-1 Wages: $19.56- $25.52 per hour, plus benefits

Description of position:
Working in the Circulation Department of a busy, medium-sized public library, performs various tasks relating to the circulation of library materials. Assists in the processing of network transfer materials; assists in coordinating the work of clerks, pages, and volunteers; assists in maintaining online library events calendar; produces flyers, posters, bookmarks, and notices for library
events. Maintains various bulletin boards in the library. Participates in planning and publicizing community events and programs. Is responsible for the library’s museum pass program and online pass reservation system. Some Saturday and evening hours are required.

Minimum entrance requirements:
Bachelor’s degree. Courses in library science desirable.

At least one (1) year of experience working in a Library setting or working in a clerical, secretarial, record keeping or related field.

Experience creating informational notices, flyers and posters desirable.

The successful candidate will possess demonstrated ability to interact with the public with patience and tact; excellent organizational talents; excellent attention to detail. Good written and oral communication skills are essential.

Date posted: April 30, 2013

Closing date: May 10, 2013

Apply to: John Senchyshyn, Assistant Town Administrator I Human Resources Director, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

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By gsliscomm, April 30, 2013 2:40 pm

The Salem Public Library has a part-time Circulation/Reference position available.

Hours: Monday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Every other Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
and some Sundays 1pm – 5:00pm

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
Library experience preferred

Salary: $12.10 – $15.87 Bachelor’s degree
$12.55 – $16.95 MLS
Sundays +40%

Send resumes to:

Alison Barry, Salem Public Library
370 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
Email: abarry@noblenet.org

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By gsliscomm, April 23, 2013 2:40 pm

The American Antiquarian Society has two openings for full time summer pages. The positions are temporary, beginning on or about May 13th. Approximately 35 hours per week, no weekends. Summer pages will be responsible for assisting readers at the busy Readers’ Services desk, paging library material from the stacks, returning library material, and operating the library’s online circulation system. Past experience at a high volume circulation / reference desk preferred.

Please send a resume and cover letter to cmackey@mwa.org. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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By gsliscomm, April 9, 2013 8:21 pm

Annenberg Library, Pine Manor College

Circulation and Reference Assistants at Pine Manor College:

* Supervise work study students in the operation of the circulation/reserve desk
* Help patrons find materials
* Provide reference services
* Create online research guides
* Assist the Reference Librarian during information literacy sessions
* Troubleshoot basic computer, printer and other technical issues

Assistants also have the opportunity to explore projects in the areas of their interest such as collection development and maintenance, instruction, assessment, or web/technological development.

Bachelors degree required, MLS candidate preferred; knowledge of library operations and electronic databases helpful. Good communication skills, commitment to public services and ability to assume supervisory responsibility required.

3 positions available, 10-21 hours per week

$12.00 per hour

To apply, send a letter and resume to:

Sarah Woolf, woolfsar@pmc.edu

Acting Director
Annenberg Library
Pine Manor College
400 Heath Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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By gsliscomm, April 8, 2013 12:49 pm

The Blum Resource Center, located at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), is seeking a volunteer intern to help develop, organize and modernize its collection of consumer-oriented health information.

The Blum serves as DFCI’s front door to patient education about cancer, its treatment, prevention, complementary care and about coping with this complicated diagnosis. Here people from all over New England can research and learn about their diagnosis through computer searches, educational programs, its lending library and its distribution of booklets, brochures and pamphlets.

It is also DFCI’s front door to many of the Institute’s patient and family programs. Free hats, new patient care bags and backpacks for children whose parents have a cancer diagnosis are among the items distributed at the Blum.

The Center’s manager is managed by a social worker and staffed by volunteers.

The Center is looking for a volunteer intern to help with the following activities:

- Conduct an inventory,

- Respond to patient requests for information,

- Staff the library,

- Opportunities to lead and implement patient education programs

- Assist the library in moving patrons towards using technology to obtain information,

- Craft and implement recommendations for the organization for non-circulating materials like brochures, pamphlets, booklets,

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to recommend and implement changes to the Blum’s operations that will improve the Center’s ability to serve people with cancer and their families.

Hours: The Center is open on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Address: The Center is located in the Institute’s new Yawkey Center for Cancer Care, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston. It is within walking distance of the school.

Contact: Sarah Singer, MA, LICSW; 617-632-3751 or sarah_singer@dfci.harvard.edu

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By gsliscomm, April 8, 2013 12:41 pm

Job 7814 Closes 4/19/2013

Starting Pay: $11.76/hour, 15 hours/week Snohomish Library, WA

This positions will include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.

- Receive, record, and return materials using the integrated library computer system; inspect, clean, and mend materials
- Perform shelf reading and rearrange materials in proper order; maintain stack and study areas
- Collect, sort, and shelve library materials; other duties may be assigned

Requires the ability to read and sort library materials by alphanumeric symbols; operation of integrated library computer system; regularly lift and/or move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds; inspect, clean and make minor repairs to library materials and return to proper location. Requires using computers, keyboards, and bar code readers; speaking and understanding English; working cooperatively and having favorable interpersonal relations with public and co-workers.

A Sno-Isle application is required for each position applying for and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications and employment information available online:

Website: http://www.sno-isle.org

Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville Service Center – 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98271-7417
Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711, Fax (360) 651-7151, Job Line (360) 651-7040, TTY 1 (800) 647-3753

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By gsliscomm, April 2, 2013 10:24 am

Boxford Town Library
Library Assistant

Provides library services for patrons; performs a variety of routine clerical and manual work in circulating, acquiring and processing library materials.

Works under the supervision of the Head of Circulation and Library Director.

Charges, renews and discharges circulating library materials using integrated library system; issues library cards; processes overdue charges and fines; collects money for library fines and fees and trash stickers; interprets and enforces library policies and procedures to the public.

Answers telephone calls and electronic mail messages and provides information or otherwise assists patrons. Answers routine reference questions; performs reader’s advisory services.

Assists in library collection maintenance and cataloging and processing materials.

Serves on Merrimack Valley Library Consortium committees as required.

Assists in planning and preparing library programs and events as required.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
a. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or
b. Any equivalent combination of education and experience in an allied field.
c. Previous library experience desired.

HOURS
This is a 35 hour/week, benefit eligible position under the terms of the AFSCME Boxford Clerical/Library Employees Agreement. Usual scheduled hours are 3 days per week 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 2 days per week 1:00-8:00 p.m. The Library Assistant shares a Saturday rotation. Exact hours depends upon library scheduling needs for both regular service and special events sponsored by the Library.

Compensation rate is $15.41/hour.

Forward resumes to Winifred Flint, Head of Circulation, Boxford Town Library, 10 Elm Street, Boxford, MA 01921 or wflint@mvlc.org

Deadline: April 6, 2012

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By gsliscomm, March 26, 2013 3:57 pm

Position: LITC assistant: Tobin Montessori/Vassal Lane Upper School

Duties:
Under the supervision of the Library Media Specialist and Tech Integration Specialist, the LITC assistant will:

· Staff busy circulation desk with automated circulation system in K-8 school LITC.

· Process new materials, process weeded materials

· Use library automation system to do copy-cataloging

· Shelve books and other library materials

· Assist students and staff in locating resources and using the library

· Class coverage when there is a schedule conflict

· Do special tasks as assigned by Library Media Specialist and/or Technology Integration Specialist to support LITC management and student projects

Minimum Requirements: BA degree preferred, high-level of organizational and collaboration skills, familiarity with automated circulation; experience working with K-8 school children, experience in libraries, or interest in librarianship as a career highly desirable; experience with Apple and PC platforms; understanding of Dewey Decimal System and shelving procedure.

30 hours per week/until June 21, 2013

If you are interested in the position, please send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Marjorie Berger, Assistant Director Library Media Services, Cambridge Public Schools, Marjorie Berger <MBerger@cpsd.us>.