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Library Assistant, Part-Time Position (18-20 hours per week) - The Stockbridge Library Association seeks candidates for a part-time librarian who will be responsible for providing general library services to the public in a courteous manner in accordance to library policies and procedures; and all other duties as required.Other qualifications include:Bachelor's Degree preferred,excellent computer skills,library experience preferred,and the ability to lift 25 lbs. Dependability and flexibility with work scheduling required.Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Library Director at the Stockbridge Library.Po Box 119 Stockbridge , MA 10262 Salary commensurate based on qualifications and experience.

Posted on: July 1, 2009

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LIBRARY STAFF Part-time - THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART - LIBRARY STAFF Part-time, 10 +/- hours a week (daytime hours, weekday and weekends). This position is seasonal with potential for continued employment in the fall. Reporting to the Curator of Education, this position provides support and relief by assisting in the implementation of the Reading Library Program: re-shelving books, presenting Storytime, processing new book acquisitions, welcoming visitors. Must be outgoing and reliable, possess basic computer skills. Experience with the public and a knowledge and interest in picture books a plus. Apply to: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002, Attn. HR; hr@picturebookart.org. Equal Opportunity Employer. (Posted: 5/30)Megan Lambert, Instructor of Children's Literature Programs The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Rd. Amherst, MA 01002. (413) 658-1123

Posted on: June 8, 2009

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Part-time Library Assistant - ERVING LIBRARY. Duties/Description: Performs routine public library service duties at a small friendly C/W MARS library. Works independently. Duties typically include, but are not necessarily limited to, coverage of the circulation desk; checking in and out materials; reserving materials; creating and maintaining patron database records; aiding library users in locating materials within the library and placing interlibrary loan requests; answering basic reference questions including assistance with computers; suggesting materials; placing orders; answering telephone requests, shelving materials and keeping the library in order. May assist with library programs and events, ordering and processing new materials, and repairing older materials, collecting statistics and preparing reports, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor s degree and library experience preferred. Requires exceptional customer service skills, computer skills, and the ability to put the library user first.

Physical Requirements: Performs duties under typical library conditions. Requires frequent physical effort, such as carrying books (20- 30 lbs), pushing book carts (150 lbs), bending, stretching, grasping, etc. to shelve library materials. Able to view computer screens for extended time periods. Able to operate computers, photocopiers, telephones, and other office-type equipment.

This position is 12 hours per week. The Erving Library is open 21 hours per week Sunday 1-4, Monday 1-7, Wednesday 10-4 and Thursday 1-7. Salary: $9 per hour. Closing Date: June 15, 2009. Send: Submit a resume and cover letter via email to: ervinglibrary@netscape.net, Barbara Friedman, Director, Erving Public Library, 17 Moore Street, Erving, MA 01344. No telephone calls please.

Posted on: June 2, 2009

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The Personnel Issues Committee of the Massachusetts Library Association is advising an adjustment of the Minimum Salary recommendation for the year 2004. The new recommended entry-level salary for MLS positions will be $47,957
  • 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
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