February 4, 2008
Hey GSLIS students,
Delivered to your inbox, another weekly dose of GSLIS happenings. Please look to these "this week in library school" emails to receive information and keep up-to-date on job postings, student group activities, and professional development around the Simmons campus. Again, if you have any announcements you'd like to submit for this email blast, please email me, or email the announcement to lissa-request@simmons.edu.
As always, you may also view the LISSA blog at http://gslis.simmons.edu/blogs/lissa/. Take a look around, and feel free to leave comments or suggestions.
Best,
Cheryl Kohen
LISSA President (Boston)
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New England Roundtable of Teen and Children's Librarians presents:
"Spooks, Secrets and Sleuths: Mystery in Teen and Children's Literature."
Thursday, March 20, 2008
10AM-4PM
Worcester State College Student Center, Worcester, MA
Join us for coffee at 9AM, followed by presentations by Mary Downing
Hahn, Elise Broach, and Peter Abrahams as they each discuss the
mystery genre, their works and writing for younger readers. It will
include lunch in the Student Center, and end with the three authors as
a panel discussing topics and answering questions. Books will be
available to purchase and signing will follow the presentations. More
information and registration is available at
http://nelib.org/nertcl/conf2008-flyer.pdf
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Fenway Libraries Online
550 Huntington Ave.
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115
Opening for Library / Systems Assistant
Fenway Libraries Online, a network supporting eight academic libraries
and one special library in the Boston area, has an immediate opening
for a part-time Library / Systems Assistant.
Responsibilities: The duties of the position will consist of a variety
of system maintenance, statistical and clerical tasks. In addition,
the part-time employee will assist with several on-going projects,
including website design improvements.
Qualifications: The candidate will have an interest in libraries and
library systems, good computer skills, and a strong customer-service
attitude. Competency with Microsoft Office software is required,
especially Microsoft Excel. A working knowledge of Microsoft Access
and Dreamweaver is preferred. Experience with Ex Libris software
(Voyager, SFX, and MetaLib) is a plus.
Salary: $12 per hour
Hours: 10-15 hours per week, flexible.
Location: The offices of Fenway Libraries Online are located in the
Alumni Library at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
To apply, send a coverletter and resume via email to:
Walter Stine
Executive Director
Fenway Libraries Online
stine@flo.org
617-442-2087
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The Newton Free Library, recognized as one of the best public
libraries in the nation, is seeking a part-time library assistant to
join our team as a Senior Library Assistant. This is an opportunity
for an individual with a positive attitude who enjoys interacting with
the general public and thrives in a fast paced environment that
frequently changes.
Must be comfortable with computers and possess excellent customer
service and communication skills. Strong organizational skills,
ability to pay attention to detail and easily prioritize tasks are
required.
Summary of Job: Serve at busy Main Circulation desk and Audio-Visual
desk. Perform a variety of office tasks and circulation duties as
assigned or needed including checking material in and out, answering
phones, processing items on-hold for patrons, unpacking and organizing
deliveries from our library network of 41 libraries and answering
basic informational questions.
Additional Qualifications: Bachelors Degree required. Must be capable
of lifting 40 pounds. Commitment of at least one year.
Salary & Schedule: Guaranteed at least 5 hours per week and every
other weekend Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 12-5. $11.94 per hour and $17.91
per hour Sundays.
Individuals interested in the above position should submit a resume to:
gvesset@minlib.net
Please No Phone Calls
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