Purpose of PositionThe W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative, visionary, and service-oriented individual to lead Collections and Discovery Services. This newly-formed, tenure-track faculty position is responsible for re-invigorating collections to meet the curriculum needs of all academic departments, both print and electronic as a result of increased financial support for the library. The position will be responsible for supervising faculty and staff, defining departmental goals, developing systematic assessment measures, refining workflows, and fostering an environment of collegiality, respect, and teamwork. Collections and Discovery Services includes acquisitions, cataloging, and discovery of print and e-resources, including special collections, u ...

Purpose of PositionThe Education and Outreach Services, Department Head is a newly envisioned position that leads the W. Frank Steely Library’s efforts in planning, implementing, and managing an active, comprehensive information literacy and outreach program that meets the educational needs of the campus. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the library’s growing educational role. Initiatives of strategic interest revolve around information literacy instruction and outreach to first-year, transfer, and graduate students, the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan, GEARUP with Information Literacy, and the online bachelor’s degree program in library informatics.The Department Head leads a team of five library faculty and reports to the Dean of the Library. The successful ca ...

Purpose of PositionThe Head of Digital Scholarship and Communication Services is a new position that leads the W. Frank Steely Library’s efforts in planning, implementing, and managing an active, comprehensive research services program that meets the educational needs of the campus. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the library’s growing research support role with regards to digital literacy, multimodal digital publishing, digital ethics, GIS research, research data management, data and statistical science, digital humanities scholarship, media archaeology, and other kinds of computational research and teaching. The individual will provide leadership for corresponding library technology and software and make recommendations for potential new positions to grow the existing ...

QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Library Science is required.Trainee Requirements: Trainee applicants must have completed at least 75% of required course work towards an MLS and submit a letter from the Dean of the Library School that states the number of credit hours already obtained and that the candidate can complete all Master's degree requirements within 12 months.Management preference:Experience or coursework in genealogy or family history research methods is preferredDUTIES:**To be considered for this position you must attach a cover letter and resume to your online application**This position is located at the Headquarters Library and is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers in the Local and State History Department and at Information Services Department ...

QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Library Science and three years of professional public library experience to include one year of supervisory experience in a public library.Equivalent Training:Trainee candidates must have 30 months (2½ years) of professional public library experience to include six months of supervisory experience in a public library.Management Preference: Experience as a trainer preferredDUTIES:An employee in this position is responsible for hiring, supervising, training, evaluating, and scheduling subordinate supervisors and branch staff to ensure customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance and pleasant working conditions are maintained. This position oversees all branch services and operations in accordance with policy and procedures, including Inf ...

We are looking for someone to manage our Community Learning Department, coordinate events, classes and other learning opportunities both inside and outside of the libraries and help set the standard for community-centered library services as part of our Executive Team. ...

CITY:Fayetteville, NCSALARY:$56,443.30 AnnuallyQUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Library Science and five years of professional public library experience in the assigned area as a Youth/children's librarian to include three years of supervisory experience in a public library. Trainee Appointment:Trainee appointments will be considered for applicants that have at least 4 ½ years' experience as a MLS youth/children's librarian in a public library system and 2½ years of library supervisory experience working with all levels of library personnel.DUTIES:This position is located at the Library Headquarters and assists in managing the activities of the entire library and serves in the absence of the Director and the Deputy Director. This position performs complex administrative and advanced pro ...

Library Director - McCracken County Public Library (KY)Join a vibrant community, Library and team as the next Director of the McCracken County Public Library! The successful candidate will provide exceptional service to the lifelong, devoted residents of this bustling, innovative river arts community which was designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2013. The Library provides current, high-demand, high-interest resources and continually seeks new creative ways of service in a world that continues to change. Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky—a historic river town at the confluence on the Ohio and Tennessee rivers—the Library Board of Trustees seeks a talented and committed Director to lead a dedicated staff in developing and maintaining excellent library services and programs as a vital p ...

Purpose of Position: As a key member of the Access Services Department at the W. Frank Steely Library, the Library Reserves Specialist provides high quality customer service at the front-line Access Services desk primarily during night and weekend hours. During those times, the Library Reserves Specialist is responsible for ensuring student employees remain engaged in relevant work based on the direction of the Head of Access Services and the Customer Experience Specialist, who serves as the primary student supervisor. This position is responsible for building security during those shifts and will manage the library’s robust reserves collection, which includes print electronic materials, technology and artifacts. The Library Reserves Specialist will also develop workflow processes, comm ...

The Senior Associate Dean for Library Operations, Assessment and Communications is a new position that assists the Dean of the Library with administration of the library. This position plays a key role in developing and executing strategic initiatives that support the mission of the library and the university. The Senior Associate Dean will oversee critical aspects of library operations including, assessment and user experience, communications, grants, space and building operations management and events. Applicants for the Senior Associate Dean position will be student-centered, data-driven, and equity-minded. The W. Frank Steely Library provides a wide range of library services to support the University’s commitment to its Success by Design strategic framework, which promotes studen ...

QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Library Science and three years of professional public library experience to include one year of supervisory experience in a public library.Equivalent Training:Trainee candidates must have 30 months (2½ years) of professional public library experience to include six months of supervisory experience in a public library.Management Preference: Experience as a trainer preferredDUTIES:An employee in this position is responsible for hiring, supervising, training, evaluating, and scheduling subordinate supervisors and branch staff to ensure customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance and pleasant working conditions are maintained. This position oversees all branch services and operations in accordance with policy and procedures, including Inf ...

Director, Henderson County Public Library (Kentucky)The Henderson County Public Library seeks a caring and creative leader to serve as Director. Located in northwestern Kentucky on the banks of the Ohio River, Henderson County is a place filled with a rich history, scenic vistas, lively music festivals, and delicious barbecue.The original Carnegie library, dating to 1904, has been thoughtfully and elegantly expanded through the years, positioning it well to continue serving this community of 45,000 residents. The library enjoys the support of a dedicated Board and excellent staff.Salary $80,000/year or higher, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.Please visit johnkeister.com/hendersonky/ for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries.John Keister & AssociatesExecutive Sear ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. May act as Person-in-Charge in absence of Branch Manager.· Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance; 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· Knows, enforces, and interprets rules governing the use of the library; provides in-depth readers' advisory services; staffs the online chat reference as assigned· Prepares, presents, and sch ...

An employee in this position is responsible for the overall supervision of the Local and State History Department, including management of the collection, and supervision, training, and scheduling of staff in the Local and State History department. Co-coordinates the supervision, training, and scheduling of IS staff for general information services. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Headquarters Services Manager. This position regularly acts as Person in Charge in the absence of the Headquarters Services Manager.· 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.· Supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules Local & State Histor ...

The Senior Associate Dean for Operations, Assessment and Communications is a new position that assists the Dean of the Library with administration of the library. This position plays a key role in developing and executing strategic initiatives that support the mission of the library and the university. The Senior Associate Dean will oversee critical aspects of library operations including, assessment and user experience, communications, grants, space and building operations management and events. Applicants for the Senior Associate Dean position will be student-centered, data-driven, and equity-minded. The W. Frank Steely Library provides a wide range of library services to support the University’s commitment to its Success by Design strategic framework, which promotes student succes ...

The Education and Outreach Services, Department Head is a newly envisioned position that leads the W. Frank Steely Library’s efforts in planning, implementing, and managing an active, comprehensive information literacy and outreach program that meets the educational needs of the campus. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the library’s growing educational role. Initiatives of strategic interest revolve around information literacy instruction and outreach to first-year, transfer, and graduate students, the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan, GEARUP with Information Literacy, and the online bachelor's degree program in library informatics. The Department Head leads a team of six library faculty and reports to the Dean of the Library. The successful candidate is a dyn ...

The Head of Digital Scholarship and Communication Services is a newly envisioned position that leads the W. Frank Steely Library’s efforts in planning, implementing, and managing an active, comprehensive research services program that meets the educational needs of the campus. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the library’s growing research support role with regards to digital literacy, multimodal digital publishing, digital ethics, GIS research, research data management, data and statistical science, digital humanities scholarship, media archaeology, and other kinds of computational research and teaching. The individual will provide leadership for corresponding library technology and software, including the digital repository. Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the ...

The W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative, visionary, and service-oriented individual to lead Collections and Discovery Services. This newly-formed, tenure-track faculty position is responsible for re-invigorating collections, both print and electronic. The position will be responsible for supervising faculty and staff, defining departmental goals, developing systematic assessment measures, refining workflows, and fostering an environment of collegiality, respect, and teamwork. Collections and Discovery Services includes acquisitions, cataloging, and discovery of print and e-resources, including special collections, university archives, and records management. The individual will also oversee the library’s resource management system, licensing, and ...

Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required.Trainee applicants must have completed at least 75% of required course work towards a MLS and submit a letter from the dean of the library school that states the number of credit hours already obtained and that the candidate can complete all master's degree requirements within twelve months.An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of staff. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. May act as Person-in-Charge in absence of branch manager.· Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance; performs proactive reference; answers complex customer quest ...

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 and the use of library resources. Develops and presents programs for youth, birth through grade. Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules subordinate staff in the community branch setting.Assumes responsibility as the person in charge for the department or branch in the absence of the department or branch manager as needed. Promotes library Youth Services and programs through public outreach such as informational fairs, school and/or child care center visits, and writing occasional articles as requested. Reports and documents incidents of conflict or disruption ...

An employee in this position is responsible for performing complex professional library work and administering a Regional Branch Library. Oversees all branch services including Information and Outreach Services, Youth Services, Circulation Services and Paging. Responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff. Position includes supervision of a Community Branch Manager/Librarian III and/or other significant system wide service. Ensures safety and security for all staff and customers. Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates department managers and staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed and library goals are met. Provides advanced reference and readers’ advisory services for customers in the public services areas. Chairs task forces and/or ongoing committees, and oversees ...

SALARY:$43,009.80 to $ $44,079.00 AnnuallyThis position is being reposted and previous applicants do not need to apply again to be considered.QUALIFICATIONS:Master of Library Science degree (MLS) and two years of professional librarian experience required.Additional Training/ExperienceMLS professional librarian experience in a public library preferred; experience with genealogy and/or family history research resources and methods preferred; experience with archives and preservation of documents is preferred; six months supervisory experience preferred.Trainee applicants must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public libraryCONDITIONS:Selected applicant must have access to transportation and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record at ...

QUALIFICATIONS:Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required. Must have two (2) years experience as a professional librarian. Six months supervisory experience preferred. Experience in providing services to youth is preferred.Equivalent Training/ExperienceTrainee candidates must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:In this position you will be required to travel to and from multiple locations to perform some of the services and programs offered.CONDITIONS:Selected applicant must have access to transportation and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record at the time of hire. Within 60 days of hire, must obtain and show proof of a valid NC Driver’s License and must maintain an acceptable driving record while employed; ...

QUALIFICATIONS:Master of Library Science degree (MLS) with 18 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library.Equivalent Training:Master's degree in a related field and four years' experience in a K-12 educational institution or public library youth services department accepted; or Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science followed by six years' experience in a K-12 educational institution or public library youth services department.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:In this position you will be required to travel to and from multiple locations to perform some of the services and programs offered.CONDITIONS:Selected applicant must have access to transportation and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record at the time of hire. Within 60 days of hire, must obtain and ...

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 and the use of library resources. Develops and presents programs for youth, birth through grade 12. Assists in youth collection development and system-wide initiatives. ·       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 custo ...

An employee in this position is responsible for the overall supervision of the Local and State History Department, including management of the collection, and supervision, training, and scheduling of staff in the Local and State History department. Co-coordinates the supervision, training, and scheduling of IS staff for general information services. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Headquarters Services Manager. This position regularly acts as Person in Charge in the absence of the Headquarters Services Manager. • 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. • Supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules Local & Stat ...

Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required. Must have two (2) years experience as a professional librarian. Six months supervisory experience preferred. Experience in providing services to youth is preferred. Equivalent Training/Experience Trainee candidates must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian. An employee in this position is required to provide reference service and readers’ advisory in youth literature. Develops and presents programs for youth from birth through grade 12. May act as supervisor in charge on a regular basis in the absence of the manager. Works with other YS Librarian II’s under the direction of the Division Manager for Youth Services to plan and implement new services and programs for youth. May be assigned system-wide ...

3 vacancies HQ branch, Bordeaux branch and North Regional branchAn employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of staff. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. May act as Person-in-Charge in absence of branch manager.·       Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance·       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·      ...

QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree (MLS) with 18 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library. Equivalent Training: Master's degree in a related field and four years' experience in a K-12 educational institution or public library youth services department accepted; or Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science followed by six years' experience in a K-12 educational institution or public library youth services department. DUTIES: An employee in this position assists the Youth Services Division Manager in system-wide teen and new adult planning and programming; assumes responsibilities for Youth Services in the absence of the Youth Services Division Manager under the guidance of other Division Managers. Develops and implements dynamic system-wi ...

Reports to: Head, Scholars' CollaborativeAvailable: June 1, 2020Appointment Rank: Assistant ProfessorThe University of Tennessee Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative and highly motivated individual to join our Scholars’ Collaborative team. The Student Success Librarian for Media Literacy advocates for and promotes an inclusive culture of student success. The Librarian teaches media and library skills to students across disciplines in support of UT’s VolCore general education curriculum.Working closely with librarians and course instructors, develops and assesses learning outcomes related to finding, evaluating, using, and creating digital media. Works as part of a cross-departmental team of librarians to engage students in multiple modes of composition in a supportive environ ...