Head of Library Advisory and Development, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston, Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (M.B.L.C.) seeks an experienced library professional to join our agency as the Head of Library Advisory and Development. This is an opportunity to be part of a talented and dynamic team of professionals who support library services across the Commonwealth.

This position reports to the Director of the Board of Library Commissioners, supervises a team of Library and Advisory Development staff and consultants, and oversees the M.B.L.C.’s federal Library Services and Technology Act (L.S.T.A.) program. The Head of Library Advisory and Development is a member of the agency’s management team, provides advisory services to public library directors, trustees, and friends, guides the provision of services to special populations, and guides the provision of preservation and disaster recovery services to libraries.

We’re looking for someone who is a flexible, forward-focused leader and an experienced and collaborative-minded manager who can thrive in an environment of change. The successful candidate will be able to direct a strong, cohesive team, communicate clearly and effectively; and skillfully organize and manage multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines. 

This is a hybrid role, with partial in-office and partial work from home time.

Qualifications:

Applicant must have at least:

a) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in library administration

b) of which at least three years must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or

c) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below: 

I.    A Master’s degree with a major in Library Science may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (a) experience.*
II.   A completed Doctorate or course work completed and a dissertation in progress with a major in library science, public administration, or a related discipline may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (a) experience.

    *Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required (a) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (b) experience.

Salary Range: $85,967 - $132,295

Other Considerations/Requirements:
Applications received during the first 14 days will receive first consideration.

How to submit an application/resume:
Application (including resume and cover letter) must be submitted via MassCareers at this link:

https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260003NW

To see a full position description, visit the ad on MassCareers here:

https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=260003NW

Please note: application (including resume and cover letter) must be submitted via MassCareers at the above link.

Closing date for submissions: 6/12/2026

Head of Library Advisory & Development/Government Liaison, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) seeks an experienced library professional to join our agency as the Head of Library Advisory and Development/Government Liaison. This is an opportunity to be part of a talented and dynamic team of professionals who support library services across the Commonwealth.

This position reports to the Director of the Board of Library Commissioners, supervises a team of Library and Advisory Development staff and consultants, and oversees the MBLC’s federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program. The Head of Library Advisory and Development is a member of the agency’s management team, provides advisory services to public library directors, trustees, and friends; and serves as program manager for the agency’s electronic content services, including statewide databases and support for the state’s nine automated networks. The person in this role also works as the agency’s Government Liaison, establishing and maintaining relationships with elected officials in Boston and Washington DC.            

We’re looking for someone who is a forward-thinking leader and an experienced and collaborative-minded manager who can thrive in an environment of change. The successful candidate will be able to direct a strong, cohesive team, communicate clearly and effectively; and skillfully organize and manage multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines. 

To see a full position description, visit the ad on MassCareers. 

Please note: application (including resume and cover letter) must be submitted via MassCareers.

Qualifications:

Applicant must have at least:

A) five years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in library administration

B) of which at least three years must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or

C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below: 

I. A Master’s degree with a major in Library Science may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A completed Doctorate or course work completed and a dissertation in progress with a major in library science, public administration, or a related discipline may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.

*Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

Hiring Wage Range:
$85,967 - $132,295

All applications must be submitted via MassCareers, at https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=250008CA

Closing date for submissions:
2/15/2026

 

Electronic Services Specialist, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston, (MA)

 

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is looking for an Electronic Services Specialist to join our team.

 

This person develops and supports statewide electronic services, including licensing statewide databases in coordination with the Massachusetts Library System (MLS). The position also provides strategic direction and day-to-day management of all MBLC web properties, provides content and technical expertise to MBLC staff to improve online service offerings, and helps libraries improve their own electronic services through targeted grant offerings.

 

We’re looking for someone experienced with front-end website design and maintenance, has knowledge of library eResources, and an understanding of the challenges libraries face when delivering information online. This position requires someone able to communicate effectively and collaborate with both MBLC staff and external partners.

 

This position is hybrid-eligible and does require scheduled attendance in our Boston office.

 

Salary Range:

$70,429.58 - $95,722.12  / year

 

How to Apply:

Note that first consideration will be given to those applicants applying before July 21^st, 2023, but the position is open until filled.

 

View the job on the MBLC job listings (https://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/display_jobs.php?job_id=21295) or apply via Mass Careers (https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=230007PB&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York).  All applications must be received through the MassCareers site.