Research It

Library staff are here to help! Ask us for assistance with your research, finding something to read, how to use library resources – anything! If you are requesting an obituary from our Chelmsford Newspaper Obituary Index [pdf], please be sure to include the newspaper name, date, and page number,

Resources By Subject

Business and Finance Resources Career and Employment Resources Chelmsford History Consumer Information Resources Econtent Resources (ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, streaming video, etc) Education and Learning Resources Genealogy Resources Health Resources History and Biography Resources Homework Help Language Learning Resources Library History News, Newspaper, and Magazine Resources Science and Nature Resources Research Resources for Kids Research Resources … Continue reading Resources By Subject

Chelmsford Newspaper Obituary Index

Search for obituaries that have appeared in the Chelmsford Newsweekly (1940-1993) and the Chelmsford Independent (1986-present): [gdoc key=”1MI3nP6TXIFNuGh9KkGPl425Zjv57zC5TY8k6S90wyjs”]

Tech Support for Seniors

The Chelmsford Library is happy to cater to the needs of our senior patrons. Please contact us at 978-256-5521 with specific concerns or questions. Tech Training One-on-One Sessions – Our Reference Staff works with patrons individually to help with specific problems (like creating a resume, troubleshooting unusual errors) or for more general topics (learning Microsoft … Continue reading Tech Support for Seniors

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)

Provides coverage of topics in today’s news from multiple points of view, to help researchers evaluate topics from different angles. Find information in reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more.

Library Office Administrator

TOWN OF CHELMSFORD – POSITION DESCRIPTION  Office Administrator: Accounts Payable/Payroll Job Class:  Grade 3 FLSA: Non– Exempt Date Prepared:  11/3/2023 Union Status:  N/A Department:  Library      Wages set by Schedule (Non-Union)  Summary: Performs a wide variety of administrative, accounting and payroll, and human resources functions for Library Director and in support of general staff.  Essential Duties and … Continue reading Library Office Administrator

LGBTQ+Equality

The last few decades have seen major strides in civil rights for Americans who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. In fact, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from being discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation and … Continue reading LGBTQ+Equality

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Library Services Update – April 1

As of Wednesday, April 1st, Governor Baker has extended the directive for all non-essential workers to stay at home until May 4th. This includes Library staff. Remember! Please do not return your library materials at this time, we will extend your due dates until we reopen to the public Ebook, audiobooks, music, streaming video, and … Continue reading Library Services Update – April 1

Board of Trustees

About the Trustees The Board of Library Trustees consists of seven community members elected for three years, in staggered terms. The Trustees may also seek to appoint Associate Board non-voting members. Trustees ensure that the Library supports the needs of our community and reflects the community’s values. The Trustees are authorized to set policies for … Continue reading Board of Trustees