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Library Director-Shreve (LA) Memorial Library

Shreve Memorial Library

Shreveport, LA

Dream. Discover. Do. The Shreve Memorial Library (http://www.shreve-lib.org/) Board of Control seeks an experienced “dreamer and a doer” to inspire vision while guiding the Library in providing quality services and programs to the Caddo Parish (LA) community. The new Library Director, in collaboration with the Board of Control, staff and stakeholders, will initiate and implement a new strategic direction and future focus for the Shreve Memorial Library. Governed by an eight-member appointed Board of Control and 2 Ex Officio--the Mayor and the Commission President, the Library serves the 255,000 citizens of the Parish with a committed staff (182 FTE), a $17.5 million annual operating budget, and 22 locations. In addition to 20 branches, SML supports a Main Library (on the Regist ...

Librarian I/ Information Services position #LIB0061

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Hope Mills Community branch

Performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources. Performs intermediate troubleshooting of library equipment. Trains the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and databases. Resolves intermediate customer complaints; refers more complex issues to branch manager or Information Services Manager. Knows, enforces, and interprets rules governing the use of the library. Provides in-depth readers’ advisory services. Staffs the online chat reference and text reference services as assigned. Provides one-on-one instruction/training for customers on an appointment basis (Book-a-Librarian). Prepares, presents, and schedules classes on basic and intermediate computer skills for the public. Prepares ...

Librarian I/ Youth Services position #LIB0235

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Fayetteville, North Regional branch

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at youth services desks. Independent judgment is required in answering reference questions and assisting youth, parents, and caregivers with the selection of material. Develops and presents age-appropriate programs for youth, birth through young adult. Develops and present training in skills related to youth services. Assists in children’s and teen collection development. Tact and courtesy are needed. Work is performed under general supervision; however, a superior is available to answer questions regarding unusual technical or administrative problems. Performance is evaluated through conferences and periodic reviews of completed work. May act as Person-in-Charge (PIC) on a regular basis ...

Librarian II/Youth Services position #LIB0046

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Headquarters Branch

Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and schedules youth services staff in the Headquarters Library to ensure policies and procedures are followed, customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance, and pleasant working conditions are maintained. Assists customers in computer labs. Ensures staff are developing and conducting age-appropriate programs within and outside the library, including coordinating and delivering the deposit collection. Coordinates system wide planning, implementing, and marketing special events and projects for children birth through age 12. Provides assistance to customers at the Youth Services desk or Adult Information Desk by assisting with information requests and readers’ advisory. Coordinates in annually selecting program and display themes ...

Executive Director

Southeast Florida Library Information Network

Boca Raton, FL

Lead an organization pioneering innovative library services. The SEFLIN (Southeast Florida Library Information Network) Board seeks a forward thinking, action oriented leader as the next Executive Director. This innovative visionary will continue SEFLIN’s pursuit of “…being a world class, dynamic library cooperative, guiding collaborative services of value to Southeast Florida libraries and their communities.” The ideal candidate is a creative strategist who will promote the mission of the organization and provide leadership to the staff and its library members. SEFLIN, a non-profit multi-type library cooperative comprised of nearly 40 Southeast Florida libraries, is dedicated to sharing resources and supporting cooperation between its member libraries. Located in ...

Librarian I/ Youth Services

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Cliffdale Branch

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at youth services desks by answering reference questions and assisting youth, parents, and caregivers with the selection of material. Develops and presents programs for youth, birth through grade 12. Assists in youth collection development. Maintains an efficient, dynamic and customer-service oriented youth department under direction of Youth Services Librarian II in regional branch and under direction of branch manager in community branch by (but not limited to): Assisting youth and adults in obtaining information from a variety of print and electronic resources in person and by telephone. Assists customers in computer labs. (Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules subordinate staff in the ...

Librarian II/ Emerging Adult Services Specialist

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Headquarters Branch

An employee in this position assists the Programs & Services Coordinator in the coordination of system-wide Youth Services. Assists in the development of a strong service area for customers, ages 13 to 23. Job duties include developing and coordinating programs and services that focus on the information and recreational needs of teens and new adults. Assumes responsibilities for Youth Services in the absence of the Programs & Services Coordinator. Develops and implements dynamic system-wide services; coordinates and develops system-wide activities such as the annual Teen Summer Reading Club, Teen Read Week and STEM programming; develops innovative programs and ensures their replication at various locations; encourages the development of programs by other Youth Services staff and fa ...

Deputy Director for Public Services - Library

City of Jacksonville

Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville, FL

The Jacksonville Public Library is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to join our executive team to provide vision and leadership for all aspects of library public services. Taking the reins upon the retirement of our long time Deputy Director the successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in the transformation of the library system into a community learning environment which enriches lives, builds community and fosters success. This position reports to the Library Director. ...

Acquisitions Librarian

Charleston Library Society

Charleston, SC

The Charleston Library Society, the South’s oldest cultural institution and the second oldest continuously circulating library in the United States, seeks a collaborative, flexible, enthusiastic, and service-oriented individual for the full-time position of Acquisitions Librarian. The Librarian will be responsible for collection development, cataloging, supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers as needed, and other general duties to assist in the success of the Library Society. Reporting to the Executive Director and her designee, the Librarian will work individually and collaboratively with other librarians and staff. Within the area of collection development for the Library Society’s circulating collections, the Librarian will oversee selection, acquisition, analysis, m ...

Librarian II/Library Awareness Coordinator

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Headquarters Branch

DATE: January 5, 2015 CITY: Fayetteville, NC SALARY: $40,524 QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree (MLS) Must have 18 to 24 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library. Trainee candidates must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library. North Carolina Public Library Certification within 18 months of employment. DUTIES: Assesses needs, current and future, of the community and library services, cultivating, managing and sustaining strategic partnerships that increase the library’s capacity to reach underserved populations. Responsible for the design, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of services for those community members unable to access, or unaware of, library services th ...

Systems and Digital Services Librarian / Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Ottenheimer Library

Systems and Digital Services Librarian / Assistant Professor / R99683 University of Arkansas Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas Want to make a difference? Want to put your great ideas to work? Are you ready to be part of a team that is reimagining what libraries and archives mean to a metropolitan, research-intensive university? The Collections and Archives division at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is seeking highly-motivated professionals to join its team and reinvent what a library and archives can do for the university. We are currently accepting applications for Systems and Digital Services Librarian/Assistant Professor (R99683). UALR has recently undergone academic restructuring that aims to position the university as one of the top metropolitan, community-engage ...

Director of Library Services

Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System

Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Libraries is seeking a creative, community-oriented library professional to serve as Director of Library Services. To learn more about Hillsborough County, FL, our library system, and the position, please visitwww.thpl.org/thpl/admin/librarydirectorsearch/. ...

Information Specialist Contractor

Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)

Virtual Office

Scope of Services Contractor will– Add new samples to the Samples Library. Implement taxonomic scheme, as outlined by supervisors, for documents in the Samples Library. Add metadata to records in Samples Library, such as revenue category and community peer group (CPG). When appropriate, paste text of new sample documents intothe body of the record so documents are searchable and can be accessed as HTML. Review HERO pages, check for broken/outdated links and make corrections as needed. Consultant may also work on additional projects as agreed upon between the client and consultant. ...

Library Manager

Library Systems & Services

Arlington, TN

Job Responsibilities: LSSI is seeking a forward thinking Library Manager for the Sam T. Wilson Public Library. It is ideal for an enthusiastic early career librarian with a passion for exceptional library service. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of sound public library management principles, best practices, trends, and professional theories. Ability to exercise good judgment, along with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with various government and community groups. Ability to lead and inspire staff with creative new ideas for increasing library services while growing the use of and support for library services among the public and strategic partners is most important. This is a highly visible position requiring a customer service focused li ...

Assistant Library Director – Germantown, TN

Library Systems & Services

Germantown, TN

The Assistant Director serves as an innovative leader within the library and the community and is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in staff, volunteers, and the community. The position oversees and provides a variety of programming, content selection and creation, and direct patron service. The Assistant Director inspires continued learning, collaboration, skill development, and advocates for the library. The Assistant Director also performs professional level work and provides leadership and direct supervision to staff in one or more specialized aspects of library operations. This person leads in the development and implementation of new and/or enhanced services. ...

Reference & Instruction Librarian - Cartersville Campus

Georgia Highlands College

Cartersville, Georgia

The Georgia Highlands College Libraries seek a highly-motivated Reference and Instruction Librarian with strong interpersonal and teaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to superior customer service. The successful candidate will participate as an integral member of the library team across all GHC Campuses, with a focus at the Cartersville Campus Library. The position is a full-time 12 month non-tenure track faculty appointment. Key Qualifications The candidate must have: an ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science; exceptional teaching skills with a focus on information literacy; strong web page creation skills; knowledge of integrated library automation systems; familiarity with electronic information resources; and a demonstrated commitment to p ...

Reference & Instruction Librarian - Floyd (Rome) Campus

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, Georgia

The Georgia Highlands College Libraries seek a highly-motivated Reference and Instruction Librarian with strong interpersonal and teaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to superior customer service. The successful candidate will participate as an integral member of the library team across all GHC Campuses, with a focus at the Floyd Campus Library in Rome, GA. The position is a full-time 12 month non-tenure track faculty appointment. Key Qualifications The candidate must have: an ALA Accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science; exceptional teaching skills with a focus on information literacy; strong web page creation skills; knowledge of integrated library automation systems; familiarity with electronic information resources; and a demonstrated commitment ...

Librarian I/ Information Services

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Hope Mills Branch

Performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources. Performs intermediate troubleshooting of library equipment. Trains the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and databases. Resolves intermediate customer complaints; refers more complex issues to branch manager or Information Services Manager. Knows, enforces, and interprets rules governing the use of the library. Provides in-depth readers’ advisory services. Staffs the online chat reference and text reference services as assigned. Provides one-on-one instruction/training for customers on an appointment basis (Book-a-Librarian). Prepares, presents, and schedules classes on basic and intermediate computer skills for the public. Prepares ...

Librarian I/ Youth Services

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

North Regional Branch

Provides advanced library services to customers at youth services desks by answering reference questions and assisting youth, parents, and caregivers with the selection of material. Develops and presents programs for youth, birth through grade 12. Assists in youth collection development. Maintains an efficient, dynamic and customer-service oriented youth department under direction of Youth Services Librarian II in regional branch and under direction of branch manager in community branch by (but not limited to): Assisting youth and adults in obtaining information from a variety of print and electronic resources in person and by telephone. Assists customers in computer labs. (Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules subordinate staff in the community branch setting and provides input on p ...

Librarian II/Local & State History

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

Headquarters Branch

Supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules Local & State History and information services staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed, customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance, and pleasant working conditions are maintained. Coordinates scheduling for the second floor information services service desk. Provides in-depth genealogy and/or family history research services for the public. Orients and instructs the public and staff in the use of the library’s online public access catalog. Develops and conducts adult programs through the Adult Programming Council. Works with the Librarian II Youth Services to coordinate curriculum-based programming for school visits. Develops and presents proscribed training for the system to ensure the library’s ...

County Librarian

Pettigrew Regional Library

Hertford, North Carolina

MLS from an ALA accredited institution; minimun three years of public library experience; supervisory experience; eligible for certification by North Carolina Public Library Certification Board. Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with community groups and county officials as well as work as a team member, with 3 other county librarians and the director. Experience working on a buildint, or renovation, project preferred. Provides leadership, direction and professional guidance in the delivery of library services in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Supervises staff of 4. Responsible for all operations in management of a very active county library. A new library is in the planning process and the librarian will be very involved in that process. Reports to the direc ...

Collection Development Coordinator/Assistant Professor

The University of Southern Mississippi

Main Campus - Hattiesburg

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as assistant professor/collection development coordinator (CDC) in the University Libraries. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the CDC directs and coordinates the collection development program. Duties and Responsibilities: Duties of this position include the following: Provides educational outreach to all departments to ensure broadest participation of university faculty in collection assessment and development Provides leadership, training and guidance to collection advisory committee, bibliographers and departmental liaisons as well as coordinates all collection development activities Performs ongoing assessment of collections and their use in collaboration ...

Adult Services Librarian - Collierville, TN

Library Systems & Services

Collierville, TN

Overview: Library Systems & Services, LLC (LSSI) has an opening for the position listed above. The Adult Services Librarian is responsible for management of the Adult Services Unit, developing and managing of the adult collection, adult programming and providing customer service at the Information Desk, assisting patrons and promoting literacy. Responsibilities: The position’s primary responsibilities are: Manages the Adult Services Unit including the scheduling, supervision, coaching and assessing of the adult services staff Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects of the library’s automated system that pertains to this position Assists patrons at the Information Desk providing reference assistance, reader’s advisory and referral services Develops and ...

Librarian III - Technical Services Manager

Mobile Public Library

Administrative Offices

Librarian III—Technical Services ManagerMobile (AL) Public Library Are you a team leader committed to connecting people with the information and materials they need and seek? Mobile Public Library seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Technical Services Manager to continue its commitment to public library service for this historic community—a community that is On the Water - On the Move. The Mobile Public Library, functioning as a subscription library in the 1850’s, was officially established in 1902. Today’s library system consists of the Ben May Main Library, eight branches, a local history and genealogy division, and bookmobile service with a system collection size of 726,285 items. Mobile Public Library strives to be a customer-driven, high quality, ...

Children's Library Associate – Collierville, TN

Library Systems & Services

Collierville, TN

The Children’s Library Associate is responsible for children’s programs and reference in the Youth Services Unit. The position also assists patrons and promotes literacy. The position’s primary responsibilities are: Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects of the library’s automated system that pertains to this position Plans and implements two weekly preschool story times Serves as back-up programmer for all children’s and young adult programs Creates public relations materials to promote Youth Services’ programming Maintains a broad knowledge of children’s and young adult books and other media Provides reference and advisory services to patrons in the area of children’s and young adult literature Assists Head of Youth Services with collection dev ...
POSITION: Reporting to the Head of Education and Outreach, the Education and Outreach Librarian specializes in information literacy, outreach; collection development; departmental liaison activities; and information, technology, and research assistance for the University community in assigned subjects and areas of responsibility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. -Participate as a departmental liaison for faculty and students in designated departments to meet the expectations of the faculty and students as well as develop and promote services and resources to enhance the research, teaching, and learning mission of the University. -Develop resources and implement classes and workshops in real and virtual environments to prov ...
Reporting to the Head of Education and Outreach, the Education and Outreach Librarian is the liaison and subject specialist to the School of Nursing and Health Studies and the Departments of Biology and Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Librarian is responsible for outreach, collection development, departmental liaison activities, technology and research support for the University community. -Develop outreach activities to promote library programming, resources and services. -Communicate effectively with University of Miami faculty, students, staff and administrators. -As liaison for faculty and students in designated departments should meet the expectations of the faculty and students as well as promote services and resources of the University of Miami Libraries. - ...

Youth Specialist

LSSI

Osceola Library System, Veterans Branch

LSSI seeks a full-time Youth Specialist for the Osceola Library System, Veterans Memorial Branch in St. Cloud, Florida. This outgoing, energetic candidate will design and carry out high quality and innovative programs and services directed to youth (ages 0 to 18) and their parents, teachers, and caregivers. Programs will include storytimes, afterschool programs for elementary and middle schoolers, evening programs for teens, and book talks. The Youth Specialist may also visit schools, organizations, and otherwise market library programs to the public. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of children’s and teen literature and extensive background working with children and teens. ...

Executive Director

Gwinnett County Public Library

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett County Public Library (http://www.gwinnettpl.org/) Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director to develop a new model of library service delivery while building on the Library’s award-winning traditions. The new Executive Director will work with the Library Board, staff and stakeholders to develop a new strategic direction and focus for the Library; serve as the face of the Library in the community it serves; develop and implement innovative and creative plans to position the Library for the future; advise and work with the Friends of the Gwinnett County Public Library; and explore alternative revenue sources. The successful candidate will find a library system with significant challenges and outstanding opportunities! Governed by a five-member, appointed Board of Trustees, ...