Development:
working knowledge
DEVELOPMENT
- CE Catalog
- CE Registration
- CE Evaluation Form
- CE Online Workshops
- Handouts
- CE Policy
- Basic Library Techniques (BLT)
“Here is where I get opportunities to meet,
interact, and learn from
so many others.”
Professional resources
Need information about library-related
professional resources? This is the place!
For Trustees
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.
Trends in academic libraries
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has released the 2009 Strategic Thinking Guide for Academic Librarians in the New Economy. (pdf, 8 pages) The guide highlights trends that are driving academic library services, and offers strategic questions for libraries to use to assess their courses of action.
John Dupuis, Head of the Steacie Science & Engineering Library at York University in Toronto has compiled a list of twenty-nine reports about the future of academic libraries. You can find the full list on his "Confessions of a Science Librarian" blog.
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
Professional organizations
Get active in your profession! Here are links to library professional organizations in Massachusetts, New England, and beyond.
Databases are great
See what great databases we have in store for your patrons.
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Need temporary help?
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Temporary workers needed!
We're looking for a few good people - catalogers, circ staff, children's librarians, reference librarians and more. Apply now!
