Summary: Actively assists library customers with finding and using library resources, including the online catalog, public computers and variously-formatted materials. Plans and implements programs and provides programming support. Establishes and maintains resource displays. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Assists customers in locating and using library resources, including the online catalog, public computers and variously-formatted materials. Provides readers’ advisory to customers. Provides accurate informational and directional assistance to customers. May create, plan and implement story times for young children in both Spanish and English. May plan and implement public programs with assistance from volunteers and other District staff. Circ ...

What you'd do: The role of Reference Services is to provide professional reference service to the city and region, support staff system-wide in the acquisition of reference skills and further lifelong learning for our customers. Our collection includes 36,000 reference books, 120,000 bound reference periodicals, 1.7 million Federal Documents and a wide range of electronic resources. We are a Federal Selective Depository Library as well as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center. The successful candidate will demonstrate passion and innovation in providing exemplary customer service to the public. Outstanding opportunity to work alongside and learn from a team of highly experienced colleagues.Create positive experiences for library customers by performing professional library work including ...

What you'd do: Work at the Rodolfo Gonzales Branch Library to create positive experiences for library customers by providing programming and outreach, designed to educate and promote library usage, to a wide variety of audiences. Provide early literacy outreach to children between the ages of 0-5 years and give storytimes in both English and Spanish. Implement library services and resources including intergenerational and bilingual programming to a diverse customer base. Assist customers in circulation, reference and readers/media advisory. Work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers. Oversee library operations as assigned. ...

What you'd do: Work at the Smiley BranchLibrary to create positive experiences for library customers by providing programming and outreach, designed to educate and promote library usage, to a wide variety of audiences. Provide early literacy outreach to children between the ages of 0-5 years and give storytimes. Implement library services and resources to a diverse customer base. Assist customers in circulation, reference and readers/media advisory. Work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers. Oversee library operations as assigned. ...

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: The position is responsible for providing library services to adult offenders of diverse physical and mental abilities; Answer patron requests for information, determine where to locate the desired information and execute a search.Provide reader's advisory service to offenders and staff.Provide instruction to offenders on information literacy and library skills.Receive requests, prepare orders, and deliver materials to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library.Inform patrons about availability of interlibrary loans; screen requests for appropriateness; instruct patrons in loan procedures; search incoming books from ...

Provides reader’s advisory service to patrons by locating and selecting reading material in accessible formats. Direct and advise print-disabled patrons in their selection of recreational and informational reading materials by answering incoming phone calls and emails from patrons statewide; advising and disseminating general information to patrons. Continuously develops a strong knowledge of the library collections and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. Participates in organizing and supporting patron participation in reading activities, such as book talks, reading clubs, discussion groups, and written reading advisory handouts; assists in the evaluation of these activities. Participates in developing and implementing outreach activities, in cooperation with the Director; a ...

You are passionate about our products and know what people are reading, watching and listening to today and have big ideas on what is going to be buzzworthy three months from now. You are the trendspotter of the Collection Development team, knowing what’s hot and what’s not – and why people love it anyway. You are a fierce advocate for our WordThink classification system, evaluating and evolving to make it simple and intuitive for our customers and staff. We look to you to be the expert in your buying realm, tracking your products from the minute they arrive to the moment we tell them goodbye. You understand the importance of a popular-browsing collection that reflects our community and helps our customers fuel their curious minds. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to ...

The Columbine Library is seeking a full-time Kids & Families Librarian. We are looking for an individual who will provide dynamic leadership in children's programming and early literacy, subject matter mentoring for staff, and proactive community outreach. If you are outgoing, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, technology-minded and are excited about the prospect of growing and learning in an ever-changing environment, then this may be the job for you! ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties o ...

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: The position is responsible for providing library services to adult offenders of diverse physical and mental abilities; Answer patron requests for information, determine where to locate the desired information and execute a search.Provide reader's advisory service to offenders and staff.Provide instruction to offenders on information literacy and library skills.Receive requests, prepare orders, and deliver materials to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library.Inform patrons about availability of interlibrary loans; screen requests for appropriateness; instruct patrons in loan procedures; search incoming books from ...

APPLY TODAY! BE A PART OF OUR INCREDIBLE DCL TEAM IN BEAUTIFUL ROXBOROUGH! The Patron Services Technician performs a variety of patron contact duties including: actively assisting patrons of all ages, with finding library materials and with using the catalog, assisting patrons with self-directed activities, handling all circulation duties, shelving library materials, and maintaining displays. Patron Services Technician staff members are usually the first point of contact for patrons and exhibit excellent customer service while performing all work duties. Work is performed under general supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates effective public service skills, and an understanding of public library operations. Supports “patron first” practices. Proac ...

Kraemer Family Library seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative half-time instruction librarian to help support and develop the library instruction program at UCCS through the application of information literacy standards, instructional technologies, pedagogies, and assessment. This non-tenure track position will start at the rank of instructor. Position Responsibilities: Reports to: Director of Instructional and Research Services Assist with providing face-to-face instruction for the UCCS Writing Program and Gateway Program Seminar. Assist in the development of online learning materials, i.e. Libguides, videos, tutorials. Coordinate library workshops. Play an active role in developing and teaching library workshops. Provide reference service 6-10 hours weekly includin ...

Pueblo City-County Library District has a great opportunity for a Branch Librarian at our Lucero Branch! The Branch Librarian provides professional expertise, based on knowledge of library principles, to develop and facilitate programs that link outside organizations and resources to the Library that best meet the needs of the community. The impetus behind the Branch Librarian’s activities is to promote program attendance, increase visits to the library and promote circulation of the Library’s materials and e-services. The Branch Librarian reports to the Branch Manager. This position works as a team member to coordinate efforts and ensure staffing needs are met at the Branch Library. The position also works closely with schools, outside organizations, authors and performers re ...

The Library Instruction Assistants provide research help and staff coverage, teach library instruction sessions, and work on special projects at RRCC’s Lakewood and Arvada campuses. This position requires a flexible schedule, including some weekday evenings (until 9:00 pm, Mondays-Thursdays) and occasional Saturdays (8:00 am – 4:00 pm). The Library Instruction Assistant report to the Instruction Librarian. Duties of the position: Teach library instruction to English and Communication courses on an ongoing basis; Provide research help to RRCC students, faculty, and staff via in-person reference, telephone reference, email, and IM reference (AskAcademic); Collaborate with the Instruction Librarian to create curriculum materials, including research guides, assessment tools, ...

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District to seek, engage, and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the mission of the Library by providing services and programming to promote access and provide instruction for personal growth and research. This position leads the branch or multiple branches in setting and achieving strategic goals, conducting outreach to community organizations, partnering with local organizations and by providing patrons with the best resources and programming for their community needs. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: 1 Ability to plan, assess, and forecast strategic goals for the future ...

Essential Functions and Objectives: The Library Paraprofessional supports library staff by performing general library tasks and providing routine assistance. Responsible for collection development and participating in budgeting activities. Duties may include coding, classifying, cataloging, receiving, checking out, and shelving library materials. May explain basic use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide library resource location, data search and service assistance to students and teachers. ...

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District to seek, engage, and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the mission of the Library by providing services and programming to promote access and provide instruction for personal growth and research. This position leads the branch in setting and achieving strategic goals, conducting outreach to community organizations and by providing patrons with the best resources and programming for their community needs. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: 1 Ability to plan, assess, and forecast strategic goals for the future on a District-wide basis 2 In-depth and advanced knowle ...

POSITION SUMMARY: Seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and service-oriented Librarian to join the Adult / Teen Services staff at the Library 21C. You will provide reference services, assist patrons with online searches, community referrals, promote the library, support the Teens Services program for the District, coordinate Teen Summer Reading Program, booktalks, provide resource classes, serve an active role with teen volunteers, and more! This exempt, full-time position supports the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District: to seek, engage and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Works the public service desks 15-18 hours per week providing reference service to walk-ins, over the phone, via emai ...

Role: Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. E 15% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library technology; identifies opportunities for formal training in the library; advises patrons on availability of classroom and individua ...

Are you passionate about the transformative power of libraries? Are you the go-to person for recommendations of youth materials?We are looking for the right person who can embrace the challenge of managing our youth collection for our patrons from birth to 18. If you… - can foresee the trends in youth material needs before anyone else - are an expert in the process of choosing, buying, cataloging, and tracking youth materials - enjoy reading, talking about, and recommending the latest youth books, movies and music - want to keep our Youth Collection timely and fresh - can offer excellent, proactive patron services - are an enthusiastic team player - have great ideas to share…then we have your dream job! As our Youth Collections Librarian, you ...

Don’t just tell stories, experience them! Here in Nederland, wild animals aren’t just in picture books, you’ll see foxes and moose on the trails and near the library. There are days – sometimes in April or May! – when you can snowshoe or ski in town. And that quiet parent in storytime? There’s a good chance that they’re a leading scientist or a well-known musician. Working in a small town is not unlike a jigsaw puzzle: as you get to know people and learn how their stories fit together, your understanding of the community deepens. We recently completed a new strategic plan, after doing a community survey. We reaffirmed that the focus of our programming is early literacy alongside programs for elementary aged children and teens. We are seeking a You ...

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO is seeking applicants for the position of a Library Technician III Resource Sharing Supervisor, FT year round with benefits. EEO. For detailed job information including minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, conditions of employment and access to the online application, please visit Library Technician III Resource Sharing Supervisor. ...

Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO is seeking applicants for the position of a Library Technician III Access Services, FT year round with benefits. EEO. For detailed job information including minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, conditions of employment and access to the online application, please visit Library Technician III. ...

The Gunnison County Library District seeks a dynamic Director with demonstrated leadership skills and professionalism, relevant library administrative and capital development experience, excellent communication skills, and the vision and talent to take the District to the next level of excellence to better serve the county. The District includes libraries in Gunnison and Crested Butte, and an Adult Education & Family Literacy Program. The Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees (appointed by the Gunnison County Commission) and has oversight responsibility for operating and maintaining the District, to include: financial management facilities and capital development management of library personnel daily operation of Gunnison Library branch visionary leadership for the ...

The Garfield County Public Library District is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, energetic, and versatile Branch Manager for the Parachute Branch Library. This position is responsible for providing daily supervision of all aspects of public library services for the branch including but not limited to: collection development, reader's advisory, programming, community outreach and adult and youth services. Additionally, this position is responsible for conducting storytime at the branch for all youth patrons. A MLS or MLIS degree from a graduate school accredited by ALA is required to be considered for this position. Early childhood literacy experience is highly preferred. This is a full time (40 hours per week), exempt position. The hiring range is $52,000 - $66,560 annually (DOE), pl ...

The Library Clerk I/II position is specialized library clerical work assisting in the operation of the library's circulation and providing exceptional customer service to library patrons. Incumbents in this position welcome library users and serve as the first point of contact to an engaging and positive library experience. This includes actively greeting customers, observing and responding to their needs, and assisting in creating a customer-friendly environment for library users. Position requires working some evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the willingness to travel to work at both City library facilities. We are looking to fill two part-time positions: one at each of our library locations, Irving Street Library and College Hill Library. The full salary range for this pos ...

You’re the essence of the customer’s experience at the library. You greet people with a smile and welcome them into our library. You enrich people’s lives through meaningful dialogue about our products and services. You earn trust by being knowledgeable about our products and making recommendations that connect with the customer. You help our library customers find the fuel and the spark to unlimited ideas and opportunities. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are warm and friendly, and you just like helping people. You’re outgoing – you love letting people know what’s new and happening. You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an ex ...

Do you want to be a part of an organization that makes a difference in the community? Do you have a passion for volunteerism and community engagement? We are looking for the right person to lead a successful volunteer program. If you… want to establish and maintain positive volunteer relationships want to create an environment that makes our volunteers feel valued can engage and inspire interest in Library resources through community outreach can develop and implement new volunteer experiences and programs have great ideas to share …then we have your dream job! As our Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator, you can help play a crucial role in the vision of Mesa County Libraries to enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, di ...

We are seeking a librarian for a full time position in a Boulder-based weather and climate research laboratory. Excellent benefits and learning opportunities. Seeking creative problem-solver with outstanding customer-service skills and excellent communication. This position will work in the Public Services area of the Boulder Labs Library providing Library Technology Services support for the library that includes acting as the Library's Webmaster and supporting technological initiatives such as bibliometrics, data visualization, electronic publishing, and the Library Service Platform (LSP). The person in this position is also responsible for providing general reference and research support to meet the information needs of the local scientific agencies (NOAA, NIST & NTIA). The employee ...

The Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the District and administers all day-to-day operations including collection, circulation, personnel, technology and information services, programs, facilities and other administrative duties under the general direction of and in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. The Director should be knowledgeable of current library science and technology or be willing to acquire such knowledge. The Director should have strong organizational, decision-making, supervisory, grant-writing, and marketing skills. The Director must provide both individual and team leadership to a small, committed, and experienced staff. The Director is also an active community member, networking and collaborating with the local schools, businesses, and local governme ...

Job title: Wrangler: part product placement, part inventory control, part display technicianBusiness Unit: Branch ServicesPay Range: $9.35 per hourJob Class: Part-time, non-exempt Job description: We are changing the way people think about libraries, but our products are still the cornerstone of our operation. You will be in charge of ensuring our books, media and music are out on our shelves, ready to be picked up by our library customers. You will be refreshing displays and making sure the materials are in their correct locations. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are organized, detail-oriented, and keep things in tip-top order. You can’t rest until everything is put away; quite s ...