Posted June 29, 2022
Description: About the Schlesinger: The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, located just outside of Harvard Square, is one of the world’s premier repositories of materials documenting the lives and work of American women, with collections that span civil rights and feminism, health and sexuality, work and family life,…
Posted June 29, 2022
Description: The Public Services Student Assistant is intended to work over 4 aspects of Public Services at Houghton Library: Welcome Assistant/ Lobby: The Student Assistant greets and orientates researchers, students, faculty, and visitors to Houghton Library and its reading room, exhibition galleries, classrooms, and program spaces during open hours. Reading Room: The Student Assistant discharges…
Posted June 29, 2022
Description: In partnership with Harvard’s Administrative Fellowship Program and the ACRL Diversity Alliance, the Harvard Library Diversity Residency Program attracts talented librarians and, in particular, members of historically underrepresented groups, to provide meaningful professional working experience and to cultivate the professional goals and interests of the resident. Additionally, through a combination of events sponsored by…
Posted June 6, 2022
Description: Access Services supports the Harvard Library mission by delivering a high standard of service; cultivating a welcoming environment that is supportive of academic research and inquiry; stewarding the university collection; and connecting the academic community to the vast array of library resources. We support the teaching and scholarly mission of the University through collaborative…
Posted June 2, 2022
Description: Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by end of day on June 10, 2022. Harvard Library is seeking a Digital Preservation Analyst to join the Digital Preservation Services (DPS) team in the Preservation Services department. Reporting to a Senior Digital Preservation Specialist and collaborating with Harvard University units…
Posted May 11, 2022
Description: Houghton Library, Harvard’s world-class rare books and manuscripts library, is seeking a motivated library and information science graduate student to support our summer undergraduate fellowship program. Houghton is home to the world famous and the almost entirely unknown, the ancient and the contemporary, the enduring and the ephemeral. Papyrus fragments, Civil War board games,…
Posted May 11, 2022
Description: Hours: 14 hours/week with weekly schedule to be determined. The Library is open Monday through Friday, 9 to 5; Saturdays (9 to 5) to return in the near future. Schedules will include Saturdays, once hours are expanded. Eligibility: This is a pre-professional position open to currently enrolled Simmons GLIS students. Library: The Schlesinger Library…
Posted May 9, 2022
Description: The Board of Trustees of the Brookline Public Library seeks a dynamic, experienced leader to serve as Library Director. The Brookline Public Library serves patrons in three locations, including two of the busiest branch libraries in the Commonwealth. The Library Director, under the direction of the Library Trustees, manages a staff of 40 full…
Posted April 13, 2022
Description: BB&N is seeking a Librarian for its Upper School campus: To ensure that students, faculty, and staff are effective users of ideas and information To empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information To instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to…
Posted April 11, 2022
Description: Under minimal supervision, provide outstanding customer service to diverse patrons of all ages and perform circulation, programming, readers’ advisory, administrative and other duties in all areas of the library. Deliver exceptional and engaging service to the public. Perform circulation and patron account management duties. Assist patrons in locating books and information, reference, and reader’s…
