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Special Library Assistant II (1 postion), Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: Under the direction of the Manager of the Arts, assists in all aspects of maintaining and organizing Arts special collections materials including prints, photographs, paintings, music, archives, and other Arts-related collections; retrieving and refiling materials; statistics collection; maintaining accessions lists; patron registration; and stack maintenance within the department. This a temporary full-time position. Salary…


Director of Strategic Partnerships, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: The Boston Public Library is primarily a city agency but also a separately incorporated non-profit organization. The Library relies on successful partnerships, especially with its philanthropic affiliates, for the accomplishment of its mission and for critical financial support.  This position will focus on supporting the mission of the Library by ensuring the success of…


Research Specialist (Media & Journalism), Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: Under direction of the Community Learning Supervisor or delegate, responsible for carrying out the Library’s programs of service to the public with emphasis on outreach and instruction, advanced and specialized reference work, and to perform professional work requiring substantial application of professional knowledge and experience in the area of Media and Journalism. This a…


Subject Liaison Librarian for Economics, Finance and Related Data, Boston College, Chestnut, MA

Description: Boston College seeks a subject liaison librarian for Economics, Finance and Related Data. This position may also serve as Interim Business Liaison until that position is filled. The position calls for a creative, collaborative, user-centered approach to collections, instruction and digital scholarship to serve Economics, the largest major in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, as…


Cataloger and Classifier, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: Responsible for performing original and complex copy cataloging including bibliographic description, subject analysis, classification, and authority control for materials in all formats in accordance with established local and national policies, procedures, and standards. Advanced cataloging skills for serials, music, or rare book/manuscript materials will be required as needed.  Special language competencies and/or subject knowledge…


Curator of Music, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: Under the direction of the Manager of the Arts, the Curator of Music is responsible for stewardship and management of the Boston Public Library’s large and diverse special collections related to the field of music, including manuscript and printed scores, first editions and rare volumes, song sheets, and performance editions. Responsibilities include promoting the…


Senior Library Assistant, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: Library Assistant whose duties include the following:  Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Circulation, or delegate, performs duties relative to the routine operations of the Library’s circulation activities. This is a part-time, 18 hours a week position. How to Apply: The original job posting with the full description can be found here. Apply…


Teen Librarian, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: Under supervision and in collaboration with branch staff, within the framework of Library policies and practices, develops and delivers services to a diverse population with emphasis on services to teens in multiple locations, requiring application of professional knowledge of outreach, programming and literature. Reports to the manager of youth services. This is a full-time…


Library Aide, Boston Public Library, Mattapan, MA

Description: The Boston Public Library is seeking applicants for a part-time, up to 18 hours a week position in the Mattapan Branch. Mature, dependable individuals are invited to apply. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are available depending upon the needs of the department. Knowledge of one or more foreign languages is desirable. How to Apply:…


Young Adults Librarian, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

Description: Under supervision, and within the framework of Library policies and practices, to participate in services to a diverse population (characteristic to an urban setting) with emphasis on service to young adults and to perform professional work requiring application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and services with a concentration on young adults. Young…