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EVENING LIBRARIAN (Part-Time), Berkshire Community College.
Description of Duties: Provides reference service and library instruction; prepares displays and user guides; helps develop and maintain collection and access to electronic resources; covers circulation desk as necessary; assists in closing the facility; and performs other library duties as assigned. Hours from 4 to 8 pm Mon. through Thursday while classes are in session, including summer sessions; with possibility of additional Saturday hours in the future. Position starts May 27, 2008.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
MLS or MLIS degree required; experience in library public services preferred. Must have appropriate knowledge of electronic and traditional library systems and resources. Requires excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; good computer skills. Working knowledge of Powerpoint preferred. Must be accurate, flexible, and dependable.

SALARY: $21.78/hr with no benefits.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application review begins on May 2, 2008 and continues until position is filled. Submit resume and list of names and telephone numbers for three recent job-related references to Human Resources Office, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 www.berkshirecc.edu Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and encourages applications from persons of color and persons with disabilities.

Posted April 18, 2008

Aleph Manager Librarian II or III, Five Colleges Libraries.
(Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an academic, research, or special library)

Five Colleges, Incorporated is a nonprofit educational consortium established in 1965 to promote the broad educational and cultural objectives of its member institutions, Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Hampshire College. Each of the libraries has distinctive collections, most of which are broadly accessible for use by students and faculty. Extensive and long-standing cooperation among the libraries also gives researchers access to their combined strength, which currently totals some eight million volumes.

The Five Colleges seek candidates for the position of Five Colleges Libraries, Aleph Manager. Reporting to the Five Colleges Librarians Council through the Director of Libraries, UMass Amherst, this position leads the management and ongoing utilization of the Five Colleges Libraries Aleph integrated library system. Working with the Aleph Management Committee (with representatives from each of the five libraries), Five Colleges functional committees, and the technical support staff of UMass Amherst Libraries, the Manager coordinates communication and efforts among the libraries and within the shared Aleph implementation including maintaining common configuration tables, troubleshooting problem reports, writing custom reports, coordinating software patches and upgrades, and providing training and documentation to library staff. This position serves as the information conduit between vendors and the Five Colleges Libraries, including possible enhancements, special ILS-related projects, and auxiliary services. The incumbent is expected to maintain a broad and detailed mastery of Aleph and other core applications while contributing to and advancing the collaborative vision of the Five Colleges Libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited library and information studies program.

2. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an academic, research, or special library.

3. Demonstrated understanding of MARC, Unicode and other standards for representation of library information in electronic form such as METS, MODS, EAD, etc.

4. Demonstrated experience with Oracle SQL, UNIX/Linux, HTML, XML, JavaScript, and PERL.

5. Experience with Aleph or other Oracle and Unix-based integrated library systems preferred.

6. Demonstrated experience managing library systems.

7. Demonstrated experience with productivity software and library software including OCLC.

8. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and stay current with technical developments.

9. Thorough understanding of library operations.

10. Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with both library and vendor staff.

11. Ability to organize work, develop effective work processes, assess work priorities, and work independently.

12. Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving skills related to technical environment.

13. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and the ability to interact effectively and work productively, collegially, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by May 9, 2008. Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references, to: Five Colleges Libraries Aleph Manager Search, Library Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9275.
For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs
For Information about Five Colleges: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/index.html

In consultation with the Affirmative Action officers and the Human Services directors, Five Colleges strives to attract a diverse group of applicants for administrative and staff positions at the five campuses. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority.

Corrected Posting April 16, 2008

LIBRARIAN , Clarke School for the Deaf/Center for Oral Education located in Northampton MA invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Librarian for the Alumni Library and Bill G. Blevins Professional Library. These unique campus libraries serve the school s students, staff and graduate students as well as staff in the audiological, mainstream and family centers. Under the supervision of the school principals, the librarian devises, administers and implements policies, programs and procedures for the development, maintenance and use of the Alumni Library s collection for children and young adults and the Bill G. Blevins Professional Library s unique collection of historical and current resources on oral education and all aspects of deafness. This is a full-time, 35-hour per week position which includes a 5-week summer program for the academic year beginning in September 2008.

Qualifications:
Certified school librarian with an A.L.A. accredited MLS degree A demonstrated record of significant professional experience including supervision Strong knowledge of collection development to support MA educational standards and to develop specialized professional collections Service-oriented with strong interpersonal and excellent written, verbal and technological skills Ability to take a leadership role and to develop and strengthen collaboration with students, faculty and staff

Responsibilities
Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to selection, acquisition and arrangement of all library materials Determine changes necessary to build and maintain a library collection that is current and appropriate for students, faculty and staff Proficient with print and electronic resources in order to assist students and staff to have full access to information Keep statistics of library use, holdings and inventories Train and supervise the library staff Prepare, monitor and maintain annual budgets for library acquisitions and other expenses Develop long- and short-term goals for operation and improvement of library services Work in cooperation with the school staff and administration to provide the most appropriate and effective resources, services and programs Provide other services or initiate change as needed

Please submit cover letter, resume and three (3) letters of recommendation to:
Human Resources
Clarke School for the Deaf/Center for Oral Communication
47 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
E.O.E.

Posted April 3, 2008

Reference and Information Services Librarian, Westfield Athenaeum.
The Westfield Athenaeum seeks a dynamic, service-oriented Reference and Information Services Librarian to help manage reference and information services. Join a unique cultural center with 3 facilities serving the greater Westfield, MA community: a busy library, a noted historical museum and an art museum. Provide reference and information services to an ethnically diverse, multi-lingual community of 40,000 residents; help manage reference and non-fiction collections; participate in special projects and other related duties. ALA/MLS preferred. Excellent customer service and communication skills; demonstrated knowledge of print and non-print reference and information resources; strong online research skills; experience serving diverse community needs and knowledge of historical collections a plus. Familiarity with Innovative s Millennium system desired.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Send letter of application, resume and 3 professional references to:
Director, Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085.

Applications will be reviewed starting May 5, 2008.
Visit us on the web at http://www.westath.org for a more complete job description.

Posted April 2, 2008

Library Assistant, The Williston Northampton School Library. Qualifications: Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be proficient with technology, adept at learning new databases, and have the organizational skills needed to manage a library office. Being comfortable in an active library is essential, along with having the friendly ease that connects well with teenagers. Good writing ability and BA required. Duties: Manage circulation, billing, and periodical databases. Assist with catalog maintenance. Handle book processing and shelving tasks, including supervision of student help. Assist students with locating materials. Contribute to content of library website. This is a part-time, academic year position.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Mary Paige, Library Director, The Williston Northampton School Library, 16 Payson Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027 or mpaige@williston.com

Posted March 31, 2008

Cataloging/ Government Documents Assistant, Williams College Libraries, Catalog Department. The Williams College Library began participating in the government document depository program in 1858. The historical depth of the documents collection is one of its greatest strengths and complexity of its management. The position of Government Documents Assistant requires an individual who has excellent skill in organizing a multi-faceted workflow.
A full-time (37.5 hours per week) year round position is available reporting to the Head of Cataloging. The Assistant's primary responsibilities include managing the acquisition and processing of government documents received by the library through the Federal Depository Library Program, oversight of the retrospective conversion of older materials in the government documents collection, cataloging of other new receipts, and providing accurate access to bibliographic records in the library's online catalog. Another key function is maintaining the accuracy of the library catalog through withdrawal projects and regular record maintenance.
Candidates should have at least two years of experience working in a library or educational environment. Excellent oral communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Job #300461-

Please send a cover letter and resume including job number to:
Office of Human Resources, Williams College 100 Spring Street, Suite 201, Williamstown, MA 01267, Phone: (413) 597-3129, e-mail: hr@williams.edu www.williams.edu/admin/hr

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.

Posted March 31, 2008

Reference/Instruction Librarian, Westfield State College (State Title: Assistant Librarian) A FULL TIME TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT (Minimum of six months-may be extended). Provides direct Reference and Information Instruction services. Works collaboratively with the Information Instruction Coordinator to provide classroom and individualized instruction. Participates in Collection Development and the creation and maintenance of the Library's Web pages in assigned subject areas. Ex Libris' Voyager ILS in use. Electronic classroom available for Information Instruction. Multi-platform computer environment. Minimum Qualifications: MLS/ALA degree, experience in reference and instruction in the use of electronic databases; and a strong public service orientation. Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

AN ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION Please visit: http://jobs.wsc.ma.edu to review a more detailed job description and minimum qualifications; to submit an online application; and to attach a cover letter, résumé, and professional references. If you need assistance, please call 413-572-8158.

Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted March 24, 2008

Head of Access Services, Westfield State College (State Title: Assistant Librarian) Responsible for the supervision of the Access Services Department, including circulation, reserves and serials and interlibrary loan services. Develops and administers departmental policies and procedures. Maintains relationships with consortial partners. Fosters a creative team oriented environment and facilitates communication between two library assistants and 10 student assistants. Responsible for marketing library services to campus community, including coordination with other library departments. Participates in collection development activities and provides reference service as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Degree from ALA accredited school; experience in access services functions; excellent analytical, customer service, oral and written communication skills; knowledge of copyright law.

AN ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION Please visit: http://jobs.wsc.ma.edu to review a more detailed job description and minimum qualifications; to submit an online application; and to attach a cover letter, résumé, and professional references. If you need assistance, please call 413-572-8158.

Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted March 24, 2008

Librarian. American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), founded in 1933, is a non-political, nonprofit organization engaged in scientific economic research. AIER s E.C. Harwood Library was established in 1962 to house the Institute s holdings and support ongoing research initiatives. The library is undergoing a year-long redevelopment of resources, including streamlining the book and serial collections, upgrading electronic capabilities and digitizing 75 years of AIER research. There is still significant work required to complete this project.

Primary responsibilities: AIER's Librarian will manage the day-to-day operations of the E.C. Harwood Library and provide research and other information services to staff, members, visiting scholars and researchers, and summer fellowship program faculty and students. AIER seeks a candidate who will carry the newly constituted library into the future and who will explore new ways to promote the success of the Institute through increased access to information on the web, other online sites, databases and feeds, as well as traditional sources of information in the field of economics. The Librarian reports to AIER s Director of Operations and Development.

Required work skills: The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of managing a one-person research library, familiarity with online databases, web resources in economics and statistics as well as the industry and its organizations, and knowledge of InMagic s GENIE or comparable collection management systems. This position requires excellent organizational, management, marketing and communications skills. The Librarian must be proactive in dealing with staff and have a proven ability to work within time-constraints and adhere to deadlines. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, motivated, and pay close attention to detail.

Required education and experience: An MLS degree is required, with at least five years experience working on all phases of library operations in a business, non-profit or consulting firm environment. Please send cover letter and resume to: Judith Tapiero, President, The Organized Library, Toll free: (866) 539-6585
email: judith@theorganizedlibrary.com; URL: www.theorganizedlibrary.com. This posting is open until June 30, 2008

Posted March 14, 2008

Director of Library Services. Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an independent coeducational college preparatory school, enrolling students in grades six through a postgraduate year. It is essentially a boarding school with a strong commitment to serve a day-student population. The present enrollment in the upper school is 300 students, the boarding population being 154. The institutional program, with respect to its rigor and breadth, expects that Academy graduates will go on to higher education. Strongly committed to the educational values inherent in a residential community, the Academy has designed its program to be a total experience which addresses every aspect of an individual s growth. The school is accredited by the NEASC and holds membership in NAIS, NEASC, The College Board, NACAC, NEACAC and SSATB. Wilbraham & Monson Academy is seeking a Director of Library Services to start in July, 2008. A candidate should hold an MLS degree. Experience in a high school library setting is helpful but not mandatory. The candidate should be highly skilled in technology as it relates to research and in the application of technology to the learning process. The candidate should also be widely read in a variety of literary and media genres and have an enthusiasm for promoting student reading. The candidate must be comfortable in working with both faculty and students and in supporting faculty and students in projects related to reading, writing, research and technology skills. The position may also include teaching, extra-curricular and/or boarding responsibilities based on the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the school. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Donald Kelly, Dean of Faculty, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Wilbraham, MA 01095 or dkelly@wmanet.org

Posted March 10, 2008

• Education Requirements: The regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners [605 CMR 4.01 (4)] mandate four years of college for the public library director in communities with a population under 10,000 and ALA accredited MLS required for all library directors in communities with a population of 10,000 and over.
• WMRLS Membership requires an on-site, paid librarian-in-charge who meets Massachusetts education and certification requirements in effect for that type of library. For complete information, read Eligibility Requirements for Participation as a Member