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By gsliscomm, May 16, 2012 11:09 am

Hello from the Chinatown Lantern! It’s been very exciting and busy since our public opening last month.

During most days of the week, we will have a program running and a steady flow of visitors coming to check out books, read the daily newspaper or use the laptops & tablets. Saturdays are really “happening” with a lot of families coming in for storytelling, borrowing books and playing new activities and puzzles in the Children’s Corner.

With the Reading Room up & running, we are looking towards our beloved volunteers for some help!

-Rotating our book collection to add titles in demand
-Adding multi-media items to collection (audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, etc)
-Organizing our activities & games collection
-Running computer literacy workshops & other programs
-Staffing the circulation desk

If you or someone you know are interested in continuing to volunteer with the Reading Room, please let Alice Leung at alice.leung@bcnc.net, the Start-Up Manager, know.

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By gsliscomm, May 16, 2012 10:46 am

The Boys and Girls Club Charlestown seeks library volunteers to catalog and designate reading levels for books. Additionally, volunteers will compare books in the collection to the Boston Public Schools Summer Reading List. If interested, please contact Education Director Courtney Tipping at ctipping@BGCB.org.

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 5:52 pm

The Pike School in Andover, Massachusetts, an independent day school of 440 students in grades Pre-kindergarten through Grade Nine, is seeking a part-time (.2 FTE) library assistant to join the Library Department. Responsibilities include staffing the circulation desk; maintaining circulation, patron and materials records using Alexandria library software; assisting students and faculty with ready reference, online resources, and reader’s advisory; and creating reading or other promotional displays.

The ideal candidate will be committed to the role of school libraries in education and have the following qualifications:
* ability to work effectively with elementary/middle school students and faculty
* minimum 2 years experience in a school library (including cataloging)
* competence with technology and Web 2.0 tools
* some graduate-level coursework in library science/library media studies

This is a great opportunity for a graduate student to work with a wide range of age groups in a fully-staffed and vibrant school library.

Please send a resume and references to Francesca Mellin at resumes@pikeschool.org. No phone calls please.

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 5:51 pm

Institution: Management Sciences for Health

Job: Library intern

Start date: June 15, 2012

About MSH:
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of more than 2,000 people from 73 nations. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.

Job overview:
MSH seeks an undergraduate or graduate student to work as a library intern with its librarian and Knowledge Exchange team. In conjunction with the Office Strategic Development and Communications (SDC), the position with the MSH library provides interns with a unique opportunity to gain experience in a special library in the public health field as well as to see first-hand the information needs of an international non-governmental organization.

This unpaid internship will allow the Library Intern to:
1. Gain an understanding of the information needs of a global organization working in public health.
2. Acquire day-to-day experience working in a special library with a solo librarian.
3. Gain familiarity with a variety of aspects of library services.

Overall Responsibilities
The Library Intern creates technical briefs in public health areas (including Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health; HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis; and Family Planning/Reproductive Health) and provides circulation, cataloging, and research support to the MSH librarian.

1. Assist with duties relating to cataloging, circulation, and user database.
2. Create technical briefs in public health areas (including Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health; HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis; and Family Planning/Reproductive Health).
3. Process print and electronic documents for MSH’s corporate archive.
4. Assist with reference and research requests as assigned.

Job Requirements
1. Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (MLIS candidates preferred but equivalent undergraduate or library work experience will be considered).
2. Excellent research and writing skills.
3. Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative and judgment.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Ability to work on site at MSH’s Cambridge, Mass. location at least 10 hours per week.

Resumes may be submitted to:
Karen Frenchu
Management Sciences for Health
784 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617)-250-9090 (Fax)
(kfrenchu@msh.org)

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 4:58 pm

For full ad, please go to: http://careers.archivists.org/jobs#/detail/4764669

Job Description
Overview: Assist the Archive Manager on the archive computerization project while performing all other archive functions.

Responsibilities:
-Assist with fulfilling research requests using information found in the physical archive materials searching stock cards, stock photos, client files, insurance files and photos. -Communicate findings to all interested parties.
-Maintain accurate and thorough record of all researches for future reference.
-Enter all findings, photos, sketches and written records for each research in the new computer system TREX
-Work in collaboration with the Archive Manager on all special projects, as required.

Requirements
-Masters degree in information science or record management is strongly preferred. -Must have experience in working on a thesaurus and digital documents.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with self-motivation and a proactive approach are needed.
-Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
-Excellent organization skill with accurate attention to detail is required.
-Interest and experience in art history a plus.
-French language skills strongly preferred.

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 4:56 pm

Job Announcement Number:12R-CR-297761-DEU-NASM

SALARY RANGE:
$51,630.00 to $67,114.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, May 10, 2012 to Thursday, May 24, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-1420-09
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time, Permanent. – Career/Career-Conditional. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
11
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy(s) – Chantilly, VA, US
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals

Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities should apply to Job Announcement #12R-CR-297761-MPA-NASM

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is located in the Archives Division of the Collections and Research Department of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM). The employee provides professional archival principles and methods of appraisal, arrangement, preservation, and description to acquired archival materials.

The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in “Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery.”

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
* Complete a Probationary Period
* Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer

DUTIES:
* Accesses archival collections and processes arrangements, descriptions, and preservation of archival record units.
* Digitizes a variety of images and archival materials such as, photographs, negatives, slides, transparencies, letters, diaries, albums, drawings, sketches, booklets, scrapbooks, ledgers, etc.
* Maintains metadata on scanning processes and image files in digital asset management database system, reference service and research assistance.
* Participates in outreach activities and other duties in support of the mission.

View full position description at https://my.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316342500.

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 4:53 pm

Reed College seeks a full-time, permanent librarian to manage digital images and analog slides to support the teaching and research needs of art and humanities faculty. Creates and maintains metadata, organizes and preserves digital collections, and facilitates use of visual resources for instruction and research. Full announcement available at www.reed.edu/human_resources/staffsearch/index.

To apply, please submit a letter of introduction discussing your qualifications, along with your resume or curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references and a completed Reed Application for Employment form (original or scanned) via email, mail or fax to: library-application@reed.edu.

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 4:51 pm

Job Title:
Manuscript End Processing Assistant at the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University.

Job description:
The Schlesinger Library has an immediate opening for an assistant to end process collections processed by the 15 members of the manuscript division. Duties include:
* Reboxing collections
* Numbering folders and entering those numbers into EAD finding aid
* Quality assurance of preservation photocopying
* Separating and filing fragile (photocopied) materials, restricted materials, and photographs
* Labeling and barcoding boxes
* Shelving collections or preparing them for transfer to the Harvard Depository

Between end processing projects, the end processor will create container lists and perform other tasks as they arise.

Requirements:
* Completion of introductory archives course
* Proven attention to detail
* Ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
* Ability to effectively communicate and work with many members of a large department

Hours:
* 15 hours a week
* Flexible hours, Monday-Friday, between 9am and 5pm
* At least 5 hours each week must be completed on Fridays

Salary: $14.50/hr

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. For more information, go to: http://radcliffe.harvard.edu/schlesinger-library.

To apply:
Email resume and cover letter by June 1 to: jcarll@radcliffe.edu

Johanna Carll
Metadata Specialist and Manuscript Cataloger
Schlesinger Library
3 James Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 4:48 pm

We’re The Capital Group Companies, an 80-year-old investment management company that prides itself on creating an environment in which our associates feel they can succeed and be valued for their contributions.

We’re the home of American Funds, one of the three largest mutual fund families in the United States. The benefits of working at the Capital Group include interesting work, exceptional colleagues, a comfortable workplace, competitive salaries and bonuses, and health and life benefits from day one.

Capital Group views the Content Architect as one of the key resources for ensuring a successful Knowledge Management initiative. Your deep knowledge and experience with creation and maintenance of taxonomy, metadata, content classification, controlled vocabularies, content governance and Web Content Management (WCM) systems are key to this position. You will be the domain expert for content architecture and will work closely with internal partner groups in a highly collaborative environment. The position will be based in our San Antonio, TX location.

Key responsibilities will include:
* Work with business and technical teams to define the requirements for taxonomy, metadata, and classification management
* Lead the development of authoring standards for internal and external audiences with the ultimate goal of contextual content
* Ensure that a robust search capability exists. Continuously enhancing the overall information retrieval experience through research and analysis
* Define and implement standards and processes for taxonomy development and metadata management
* Drive technical requirements into current and upcoming taxonomy and classification tools
* Assist with the content governance process to ensure the prioritization and adherence to the taxonomy and metadata models and toolsets
* Create metrics to measure the usage, success, and development of future content across internal and external channels

Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years KM related experience or prior content ownership
* Deep experience at creating and evolving a taxonomy across multiple channels
* Strong influential leadership and prior project experience
* Strong business and analytical skills
* Ability to travel regularly to various offices
* Teamwork and tactical agility
* Creativity and effective change management skills
* Ability to work in a highly collaborative and service-oriented environment
* Strong communication and comfort around higher management

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact:
Keri Brewer, Talent Management Consultant
Human Resources/Talent Management
The Capital Group Companies
5300 Robin Hood Road Norfolk, VA 23513
www.capgroup.com
757-670-4955
E-mail: keri_brewer@capgroup.com

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By gsliscomm, May 14, 2012 4:46 pm

Job Description
We are looking for a smart and passionate person to help build a world-class, intuitive, and comprehensive navigation structure to optimize product discovery when searching and browsing on our site. As a browse developer you will have the opportunity to have a direct and significant impact on improving the customer experience and making it easy and fun to shop at Amazon.com.

Responsibilities:
• Develop our internal thesaurus to create a normalized product description and classification system for use by the wide range of sellers on our platform
• Develop browse structures to organize our extensive product selection for customers
• Expand and refine data retrieval techniques to utilize our extensive product catalog and make sure products end up in the right place for our customers
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with a broad range of merchandisers, engineers, designers, and other groups
• Analyze website metrics and customer behavior data to make intelligent decisions on optimizing our navigation structures

Basic Qualifications
• Masters degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent professional experience
• Proven skills in data retrieval techniques
• Experience in taxonomy development

Preferred Qualifications
• Technically strong, fluent in Unix-based systems, programming skills a plus
• Passionate about website usability with great instincts for improving customer shopping experience
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Most of all, someone who is smart, likes to do good work, and is genuinely interested in helping customers

This opportunity is a full-time, salaried position located in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health care, 401(k), stock options, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the way our customers do their business online. For further information about the interview process, relocation package, benefits and company history, please visit our website: http://www.amazon.com/techjobs.