Administrator to lead and oversee the operations of an integrated library system (ILS), cataloging, and IT services. The Manager’s primary responsibilities are to work cooperatively with MHLS staff, member libraries, and vendors to administer: ILS Services: Innovative hosted Sierra/Encore ILS for 66 member libraries in 5 counties; Cataloging Services: Copy/original cataloging, maintenance of more than 650,000 bibliographic records; and IT Services: Help desk support for 66 member libraries, technology purchasing, and hosting member websites. ...

Oversight of the smooth operation of the law reference desk services and collections; Training, mentoring and evaluating staff to ensure efficiency of reference desk services and growth in usage of the collection; Evaluating reference desk services and usage of collections and making appropriate recommendations; Recommending policies and procedures that meet established standards; Participating in budget analysis and preparation; monitoring expenditure of approved budget allocations; Coordinating collection development activities in keeping with established policies; Supervising full-time and part-time staff and student workers Conducting bibliographic and information literacy sessions; Preparing reports; attending professional and general staff meetings; Serving on library and ...

Artstor Account Manager New York City Artstor provides premier resources in digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and sciences. Our peerless educational tools include Artstor Digital Library, a database of over 1.8 million high quality images, and Shared Shelf, a media management software that allows for cataloging, managing, and distributing digital media. Our community-built collections comprise contributions from outstanding international museums, photographers, libraries, scholars, photo archives, and artists, and we strive towards innovation, partnering with the best in the academic, museum, art, and science worlds. Artstor is a nonprofit organization, based in New York City, committed to cultivating an idea rich environment. Our culture ...

The D. R. Evarts Library in Athens is seeking a Library Manager to work 26 hours per week on a flexible schedule. Candidates should have experience managing library operations, finances and required reports as well as a working knowledge of library services and computer systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, creativity and leadership ability are a must. Duties include staff supervision, collection development, grant writing, programming, attendance at required meetings, and overseeing the maintenance of the library building and equipment. Salary commensurate with experience. A minimum of two years of academic study (60 credit hrs.) at a regionally accredited university or college is required. Permanent appointment is contingent upon passing the required Civi ...

Artstor Account Manager New York City Artstor provides premier resources in digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and sciences. Our peerless educational tools include Artstor Digital Library, a database of over 1.8 million high quality images, and Shared Shelf, a media management software that allows for cataloging, managing, and distributing digital media. Our community-built collections comprise contributions from outstanding international museums, photographers, libraries, scholars, photo archives, and artists, and we strive towards innovation, partnering with the best in the academic, museum, art, and science worlds. Artstor is a nonprofit organization, based in New York City, committed to cultivating an idea rich environment. Our culture ...

Artstor Account Manager New York City Artstor is a nonprofit organization with a mission to use digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and sciences. We bring together 1.8 million high-quality images for education and research and offer the tools to catalog, manage, and distribute digital media collections. Our products and services are made available via the Internet through site licenses with educational and other nonprofit institutions. Artstor is headquartered in New York, NY. The Account Manager will be responsible for increasing revenues and subscriptions to the Digital Library and Shared Shelf, Artstor's collection management service. This position includes some travel (10%-30%), and requires a self-motivated, flexible, organized team playe ...

Artstor Account Manager New York City Artstor is a nonprofit organization with a mission to use digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and sciences. We bring together 1.8 million high-quality images for education and research and offer the tools to catalog, manage, and distribute digital media collections. Our products and services are made available via the Internet through site licenses with educational and other nonprofit institutions. Artstor is headquartered in New York, NY. The Account Manager will be responsible for increasing revenues and subscriptions to the Digital Library and Shared Shelf, Artstor's collection management service. This position includes some travel (10%-30%), and requires a self-motivated, flexible, organized team player ...

Automation Coordinator Resource Sharing Services The Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is seeking an experienced librarian to serve as Automation Coordinator in support of resource sharing services. The Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are: (1) to work cooperatively with member libraries and vendors to administer the MHLS integrated library platform (ILP); (2) supervise Cataloging Services; (3) develop and maintain ILP, cataloging and related documentation; (4) and provide support and training to the staff of member libraries. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative in a collaborative decision making environment. MHLS supports an Innovative hosted Sierra ILP for 66 member libraries in 5 counties. The ILP provides access to more than 2.3 million ...

Artstor Account Manager, International New York City Artstor is a nonprofit organization with a mission to use digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and sciences. We bring together 1.8 million high-quality images for education and research and offer the tools to catalog, manage, and distribute digital media collections. Artstor is headquartered in New York, NY. The Account Manager, International will share responsibility for expanding subscription support for the Artstor Digital Library and Shared Shelf beyond North America. This position requires some travel (approx. 20%) and demands a self-motivated, flexible, organized team player who thrives in a dynamic environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Work with the Director of International Out ...

Lead an innovative and accomplished New York library system to continue outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Board of Trustees of the Mid-Hudson Library System, http://midhudson.org/, (headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next Executive Director. MHLS, a regional consortium of public libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam, and Ulster counties, works in partnership with its member libraries providing access to excellent library services for 650,000+ NY residents. With a $3 million annual budget and 17 FTE system staff, MHLS is a member-focused organization with a reputation for providing ...

Assume a vital leadership role and assist the 48 public libraries in this southern region of New York State achieve new levels of service and effective resource sharing! The Board of Trustees of the Southern Tier Library System, http://www.stls.org/, (headquartered in Painted Post, NY) seeks a visionary library leader—responsive to member and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next Executive Director. STLS is a regional consortium of public libraries in Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties--working in partnership with member libraries to enable the System’s 256,291 residents to have access to excellent library services. With a $1.5 million annual budget, 27 system employees (18.4 FTEs) and the recently fo ...

Position Description The School Librarian/Resource Center Teacher at Tsinghua International School (THIS) will hold the key to student learning and growth outside the classroom. As a school focused on high academic expectations and centered on the development of skills and the acquisition of knowledge through an Inquiry based learning approach, it is essential that the Librarian be well versed in the range of services from storytelling to senior research. The Resource Center must function with adherence to the school’s stated Mission and Core Values. This person will work under the direction of the Academic Vice Principal and will coordinate efforts with the Directors of the Primary and Secondary Divisions. **NOTE: The Resource Center will be new at THIS for the 2013-14 school year. ...

Rye Free Reading Room’s Board of Trustees seeks a creative and energetic new leader to promote library services and continue the Library’s commitment to quality programming and services for the Rye community. The Director will work closely with the 18-member Board of Trustees, a 45-member Auxiliary Board, staff and local stakeholders to develop and articulate its vision for library service, design and implement strategic initiatives, and administer the service program, facility and space planning, and fundraising and resource development. As an association library, the Rye Free Reading Room is funded by the City of Rye and private donations, with the Board actively investigating options for sustainable funding. The successful candidate will focus on accomplishing the following: foster ...

Become a vital part of providing Crandall Public Library (http://www.crandalllibrary.org/) District residents with free access to the world of ideas, information in varied formats and the creative experience of an open and nonjudgmental environment. In achieving this mission, the Library Board of Trustees seeks a visionary new leader—skilled in directing a diverse team of talented professionals in interpreting and implementing Board policy—and capable of setting and meeting goals and achieving high standards. Crandall Public Library District is governed by a 15-member elected Board of Trustees and serves the 53,621 residents of the Towns of Queensbury and Moreau and the City of Glens Falls. Operating continuously since 1893, it is a strong regional example of intergovernmental cooper ...

Rye Free Reading Room – 125 years (and counting) of distinguished service to the community! The Board of Trustees of Rye Free Reading Room (founded in 1884) seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue its commitment to quality public library service for the Rye community. The Director will work closely with the 18-member Board of Directors, a 45-member Auxiliary Board, staff and local stakeholders to develop and articulate its vision for library service, design and implement strategic initiatives, and administer the service program, facility and space planning, and fundraising and resource development. See http://www.gossagesager.com/Jobdesc2010.doc for the complete job description. As an association library, the Rye Free Reading Room is funded by the C ...

Responsible for the overall supervision of the registration unit, specialized borrower services including foreign language programs, assistive technology support, and public library collaboration; outreach services and public education activities; needs assessment; planning; and service coordination for the department under the general direction of the Director; responsible for overall library operations, in the absence of the Director. Duties/Responsibilities: Plans and administers program of library services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Assists the Director in planning the promotion, public relations and interagency communication of library services; produces targeted informational materials for patrons; conducts specialized traini ...