Librarian Assistant jobs in Brockton, MA

Librarian Assistant supports library circulation and processing operations and assists library users in locating materials and using library systems and tools. Reshelves returned books and materials and updates the library information system. Being a Librarian Assistant maintains user account and access data and processes special requests for materials. Performs routine cataloging processes. Additionally, Librarian Assistant assists with maintenance and update processes for library databases, software, and systems. May perform clerical tasks related to book purchasing and payments. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Librarian Assistant works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Librarian Assistant typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Discovery Librarian
  • Wheaton College
  • Norton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Summary
    The Discovery Librarian will join the library’s Discovery & Access team, which connects the Wheaton community to scholarly resources that support teaching and learning at the College. The Discovery Librarian works to maximize cross-system functionality, partnering with colleagues to optimize all aspects of the discovery of and access to electronic and physical resources with the goal of providing seamless, user-friendly library services in a community that prioritizes inclusion and belonging.

    Primary Responsibilities
    • Design and improve user interfaces that enhance discoverability of information and seamlessly integrate multiple systems. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and use of best practices in all user interfaces, carry out improvements based on universal design principles and regular user experience testing, and act as a resource for the community on accessibility.
    • Support all discovery systems, including OCLC’s WorldShare Management System, WorldCat Discovery and EZproxy, Springshare’s LibApps, JSTOR Forum and our hosted DSpace and ArchivesSpace instances. Communicate with vendors to troubleshoot issues and develop enhancements. Gather data from all systems to inform administrative decision-making.
    • Using data and practical experience, coordinate with colleagues to implement user experience improvements to discovery and access functions. Support these functions at the library service desk.
    • Collaborate with colleagues to implement best practices for metadata management that facilitate discovery across our information environment.
    • Monitor and recommend response to trends in the library resource discovery and access landscape. Collaborate with colleagues on consortial initiatives and engage in professional development opportunities.
    • Identify the equity and access needs of our community and the ways to effectively meet those needs with library resources. Contribute professional expertise to projects that advance equity, inclusion, justice and belonging on campus.
    • Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    We want to talk with candidates who see themselves broadly represented below.

    Education
    Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library/information science program or significant, relevant work experience

    Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Aptitude for designing user interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
    • Aptitude for implementing web-accessibility standards and practices
    • Ability to guide complex, dynamic web projects from design through implementation
    • Ability to facilitate group decision-making
    • Knowledge of user experience testing and user interface design, participatory design, and inclusive, community-oriented software development processes
    • Experience with a library services platform, discovery layer and EZproxy
    • Experience developing documentation and conducting training on web content management
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and members of the college community
    • Effective oral and written communication skills
    • Demonstrated commitment to practices that foster inclusion and belonging

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Compensation and Benefits
    To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

    When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

    The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $65,000-$68,000

    Physical Demands
    Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

    ADA Statement:

    Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.



    Eeo Statement
    Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
    commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
    undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
    of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
    citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
    employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
    basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
    race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
    information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
    an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
    College actively encourages applications from women and members of
    underrepresented groups.

    Posting Date:
    01/06/2023

    Closing Date:

    Open Until Filled
    No

    Contact(s):

    Office of Human Resources



    Contact Phone/Extension:
    508-286-8206

    Contact Email:
    careers@wheatoncollege.edu

    Contact Fax

    Special Instructions to Candidates:
    To prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19 and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination and one booster for COVID-19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved. Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.
  • 14 Days Ago

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Children's Librarian
  • Town of Scituate
  • Scituate, MA FULL_TIME
  • Children’s Librarian Town of Scituate Position Title: Children’s Librarian Schedule and shifts to be determined, but one evening per week and one weekend day every fourth weekend will be required. Sta...
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Sharon Middle School Librarian
  • Sharon Middle School
  • Sharon, MA FULL_TIME
  • Sharon Middle School is in search of a Librarian. Must be MA DESE certified. The hired candidate will be required to teach two classes.
  • 24 Days Ago

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High School Librarian
  • Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
  • Canton, MA FULL_TIME
  • We want you! Why work at Blue Hills? Blue Hills is an in-demand career and technical high school, drawing from nine outstanding communities southwest of Boston. We are looking for candidates who have ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Assistant
  • Foot Anstey
  • Taunton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant based in Taunton looking for an opportunity to develop your career further in a friendly and supportive team within a leading UK Law firm? Due to an inter...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Assistant assistant
  • Athena Health Care Systems
  • Easton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Activities Assistant Part-TimeSoutheast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center - North Easton, MAPosted 4 months agoWe are hiring a part-time Activities Assistant at our nursing home in North Easton!Whe...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Research Assistant
  • Apex Systems
  • Lakeville, MA
  • We’re seeking a passionate Research Technician to join our client’s dynamic team in the Food and Beverage Industry. This...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant
  • Harvard University
  • Boston, MA
  • Additional Qualifications and Skills BS/MS degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields. ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant I
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Brookline, MA
  • The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant III
  • Boston Childrens Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Posting Description The Camargo laboratory focuses on the study of adult stem cell biology, organ size regulation, a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant I
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Boston, MA
  • When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Typ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant III
  • Harvard University
  • Boston, MA
  • Basic Qualifications Two or more years related research experience. Higher education may count towards experience. Appli...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Research Assistant
  • Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
  • Boston, MA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY: The Abudayyeh-Gootenberg lab is looking to hire a technical associate for working with a dynamic team o...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Assistant
  • Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.
  • Sudbury, MA
  • Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. ("AHP"), is seeking a Research Assistant to join our team of leading researchers in ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles (56 km2), of which 21.5 square miles (56 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.56%) is water. Brockton is the 162nd largest city by land area in the Commonwealth, and the twelfth largest of the twenty-seven towns in Plymouth County. Brockton is bordered by Stoughton to the northwest, Avon to the north, Holbrook to the northeast, Abington to the northeast, Whitman and East Bridgewater to the southeast, West Bridgewater to the south, and Easton to the west. Brockton is approximately 25 miles s...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Librarian Assistant jobs
$54,639 to $72,208
Brockton, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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