Job Postings in Member Libraries

Job Postings in CMRLS Member Libraries

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Acquisitions Coordinator

Full-Time
Deadline: Friday, April 23, 2010
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact: City of Worcester's HR Office
Phone: (508)799-1030
Email: hr@ci.worcester.ma.us
Information: www.worcpublib.org

Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Train, organize, schedule and oversee work assignments of staff. Work collaboratively with subject specialists for collection management and materials acquisitions while maintaining fiscal control. Maintain the quality of service for management of serials and monographs acquisitions in all formats including digital resources by using an automated acquisitions system and preparation of fund account reports and other acquisition reports. Provide leadership in the formulation of plans, policies, practices and projects relating to acquisitions. Create and maintain acquisitions related metadata records as required within the integrated library system, such as Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium, and other information discovery and access tools. Manage projects involving electronic resources including the integration of outsourced data into existing management systems. Troubleshoot problems with electronic resources arising from subscription, licensing, or access-related technical issues in collaboration with public services. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with publishers and vendors; conduct vendor evaluation as needed. Search, access, edit, enter and download machine readable data and perform copy cataloging of library materials in assigned formats. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations Perform other tasks, as assigned, consistent with the functions of the unit and level of responsibility.

To Apply:
All inquiries should be forwarded to the City of Worcester’s Human Resources office at hr@ci.worcester.ma.us. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 23, 2010.
Remove: April 26, 2010

Head Librarian

Full-Time
MLS Required
Deadline: Friday, May 7, 2010
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact: City of Worcester's HR Dept.
Phone: (508)799-1030
Email: hr@ci.worcester.ma.us
Information: www.worcpublib.org

Description:
The City of Worcester, Massachusetts seeks a Head Librarian to administer a library system with holdings of 850,000 items, full time staff of 83, three facilities and budget of approximately $4,000,000. Qualifications: Master’s degree in library and information science from a graduate school accredited by the ALA or approved by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners. Experience: Ten years of full time professional experience including five years of supervision and senior management in a public library. Desirable qualifications included excellent communication, interpersonal and fiscal management skills and working with appointed and elected officials. Worcester is the second largest city in New England, and its area facilities include 13 colleges and universities. View position details at the Worcester Public Library’s website www.worcpublib.org.

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to City of Worcester, 455 Main St., Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608; or email to hr@ci.worcester.ma.us . Applications accepted through Friday, May 7, 2010 or until filled. EOE/AA employer.
Remove: May 21, 2010

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: May 21, 2010

Reference Librarian

Full-Time
MLS Required
Deadline: April 6, 2010, Open until filled.
Northborough Free Library
34 Main St.
Northborough, MA 01532
Contact: Jean Langley
Phone: 508 393-5025, ext. 9
Email: jlangley@town.northborough.ma.us

Description:
Reference and reader's advisory services; computer assistance to public; selection and maintenance of reference and non-fiction collections, including on-line databases; oversight of cataloging & interlibrary loan; supervision of reference staff and volunteers. Ensure public computers are in good working order. Working knowledge of library software, preferably III. $42,017 to start, plus benefits.

To Apply:
Apply with cover letter and resume.
Remove: 4/30/10

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