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Library Circulation Technician - The Clapp Memorial Library, Belchertown. It is a 25 hour per week position, including some evenings and Saturdays, under the direction of the Head of Circulation. Previous library experience required, familiarity with Millennium Circulation preferred. Candidates must be reliable with good customer service skills, and be a team player. Salary range begins at $14.22 per hour. Interested candidates must apply in person by July 12th at the Clapp Memorial Library, 19 S. Main St. Belchertown.

Posted: June 30, 2010

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LIBRARY PAGE - Part-time (18 hours per week) position in the West Springfield Public Library. Under the direction of the librarian, the Library Page performs routine shelving and re-shelving of books and other library materials (audio, video,CD's, etc.) as directed. Candidates must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs with bending and reaching ability. Work requires Monday-Friday schedule with flexible hours to include mornings, afternoons or occasional evening. Previous library experience desired. Salary is $8.16 per hour. Interested candidates, please apply to Human Resources, J.Edward Christian Municipal Office Building, 26 Central Street, Suite 6, West Springfield, MA 01089. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Posted: June 22, 2010

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TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR- Berkshire Athenaeum, a progressive public library with 300,000 annual circulation. Technology leader responsible for cataloging, classification, and processing of all library materials; coordinates library’s automated operations; supervises both full and part time staff. Requires dynamic, team-oriented librarian with MLS; experience in cataloging and/or technical services in an automated library environment including knowledge of national content and descriptive standards (AACR2, MARC, and Dewey Classification). Salary $32,737 to $40,431 in seven steps. Position open until filled. Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Library Director, Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201. AA/EOE.

Posted: June 14, 2010

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The American Library Association lists$53,251 as the median ALA MLS salary.
  • 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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