Library Assistant FT (Braddock Carnegie Library)
ACLA Libraries Support New Parents
Many parents do not realize that learning and kindergarten readiness begins at birth. It is the simple daily interactions that parents have with their child that set the foundation for reading and prepare them for school – talking, singing, playing, writing, and reading. A study by Zero to Three found 45% of parents believe “the […]
Check Out Something New With the Library of Things
Allegheny County Libraries lend sports equipment, musical instruments, games, tools and more Allegheny County libraries have wonderful collections of books, but did you know that you can also borrow items that aren’t traditionally thought of as library materials? With the Library of Things, library users of all ages can discover tools and materials to help […]
Library Administrator-Neighborhood Libraries (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh)
Library Administrator – Neighborhood Libraries How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter with application by: September 9, 2024 CLP Employee? Submit your application on the Internal Job Site, the Current Opportunities page on The Pulse. Log into Paycor here and follow the links on the Engage section. Job Summary: The Library Administrator for Neighborhood Libraries continuously improves […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 3
TK –Katrina Mink, BSW/MSW, Social Work in Libraries Program Coordinator Maya Fray-Witzer, Penn Hills Library What was your educational and work background prior to your placement? Prior to working with the Penn Hills Library, I obtained my BA in Psychology from Middlebury College. After graduating, I went on to work across two UPMC sleep labs, […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 2
tk –Katrina Mink, BSW/MSW, Social Work in Libraries Program Coordinator Elizabeth Jade Johnson, Baldwin Borough Public Library What was your educational and work background prior to your placement? My BA is in Social Justice from Hamline University. It is an interdisciplinary program and – in addition to community organizing, critical theory, philosophy, law and more […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 4
TK –Katrina Mink, BSW/MSW, Social Work in Libraries Program Coordinator Sam Tarolli, CLP – Knoxville What was your educational and work background prior to your placement? Currently, I am working towards my BASW as well as an Urban Studies Bachelors degree. I have had experience working with youth at my hometown local library, as well […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 1
Between summer and fall, ACLA Community Support Services has welcomed its largest cohort ever to the Social Work in Libraries Fellowship, with 20 social work students and 1 student specializing in both library science and social work! This summer, fellows engaged in research and planning toward long-term education and food security projects, organized a highly […]
Allegheny County libraries and the Heinz History Center partner to offer free access to area historical attractions
Program allows residents to explore the region’s hidden gems Pittsburgh, Pa. (July 30, 2024) – The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and the Senator John Heinz History Center have once again teamed up to offer a free Experience Kit for several regional historical sites. The Experience Kit program provides library card holders free admission for […]
Library Director (Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport)
The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport is accepting applications for Library Director. The Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport serves nine municipalities with a combined population of approximately 53,000, operating a main library in McKeesport and two branches located in White Oak Borough and The City of Duquesne. This is a full-time position which requires two […]
