Salary: $5,358.00 Monthly; $64,296.00 Annually Directs and manages all digital services, automated systems, and technology initiatives for the Bellingham Public Library (BPL). This position is responsible for the shared integrated library system (ILS) for the BPL, all public computing systems, library technology solutions, and special projects; plans and monitors implementation of new technology products and upgrades to existing products; serves a key role in library website administration; and, oversees the library's discovery layer. Responsible for all technology programs and services for the public, including virtual reference and technology coaching, and for technology training for the staff. Supervises staff who provide information and digital services to the public. Works closely ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a forward-thinkingOnline Experience Coordinatorto coordinate the WCLS website, social media platforms and online collections to improve customer satisfaction with online services and increase use of digital collections. Requires advanced degree in related subject area such as Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology or Marketing, and three or more years’ relevant website experience.Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.Full-time position, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.Apply by Friday, February 12.Full posting and application instructions at:http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/ ...

Share commitment to public service, your passion for the public library’s mission, and King County’s vision and values – Join the nationally recognized King County (WA) Library System (http://www.kcls.org/) as the Director of Public Service. This Director of Public Service will inspire and promote organizational change through staff involvement and collaborative problem-solving resulting in workable solutions. He/she will actively demonstrate a positive leadership role within the library and in the community. KCLS, an independent taxing district with an annual operating budget of $115 million, is comprised of 49 community libraries and serves over 2 million ethnically diverse residents over 2300 square miles. In 2004, voters supported a $172 million capital bond to renova ...

Literacy, Learning, Libraries – Join the nationally recognizedKing County (WA) Library System as the Director of Human Resources. KCLS, an independent taxing district with an annual operating budget of $109 million, is comprised of 48 community libraries and serves over 2 million ethnically diverse residents over 2300 square miles. In 2004, voters supported a $172 million capital bond to renovate, expand, and build new libraries across King County – in 10 years, KCLS has opened 13 new libraries, expanded 11, and renovated 11. The 1,200 innovative and dedicated staff (883 FTE) serves its residents in the library, in the community, and through its virtual presence. Staff reaches 10,000+ non-English speaking families with the Library’s early literacy services and programs. T ...

Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA invites applications for a Scholarly Communications Librarian, assistant professor, tenure-track faculty position. Will lead development and activities of the Library’s Institutional Repository, including outreach initiatives and assessing the effectiveness of those initiatives and services. This position requires a Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent; working knowledge of digitization standards and formats, rights management and academic publishing practices, including familiarity with one or more major descriptive metadata standards (Dublin Core, EAD, METS, MIX, MODS, PREMIS, or others); demonstrated marketing and outreach skills to discover and recruit institutional scholarly inpu ...

Walla Walla County Rural Library District Board of Trustees seeks a creative leader with a deep commitment to rural library service for its next Executive Director. The Walla Walla County Rural Library District was established in 1972 with a permanenttax base and operates as an independent municipal corporation under Washington State law. The County Commissioners appoint five members to 5-year staggered terms on its Board of Trustees. As a body, the Board holds all subsequent legal authority. With an annual budget of $1.1 million and 14.68FTEs, the District serves the 17,000 rural residents of unincorporated Walla Walla County and the City of Prescott with five small branches, a digital branch, and an administrative office. It is currently engaged in a building program to expand branch fac ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks an energeticBranch Managercommitted to excellent customer service to manage the Lynden Library, the system’s busiest branch, along with the Sumas Public Library, a smaller branch located in the neighboring community.TheBranch Managerdirects all branch operations including staff supervision; assists patrons by providing reference and reader's advisory services and community referrals; performs community outreach; promotes core Library values, and performs other related duties.Requires a Bachelor’s degree andfive or more years’ recent, progressively responsible, and professional public library experience serving all ages. Master’s degree in Library Science preferred.Any combination of experience and training that would pr ...

Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. Invites applications for a University Archivist/Library Department Chair, full professor, tenured faculty position, 1.0 FTE. Responsible for management of university archives and leadership of faculty within the library. ALA-accredited M.L.S. or equivalent terminal degree; formal archival training or education; demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice; minimum of five years of professional academic experience; experience with information technology applications in an archives or library environment, including imaging and editing technology; experience cultivating donors; supervisory and/or team management experience; professional record of scholarly, professional, and research activity that merits a tenured appointment as a ful ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks an energetic Branch Manager committed to excellent customer service for theNorth Fork Community Library. The Branch Manager directs all branch operations including staff supervision; assists patrons by providing reference and reader's advisory services and community referrals; performs community outreach; promotes core Library values, and performs other related duties. Requires Bachelor's degree, 5 years or more relevant experience, or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience, and a fun and innovative attitude. Full-time position, with competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply by Tuesday, April 14th. Full posting and application instructions available at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/ ...

The Whatcom County Library System seeks an energetic, innovative and dynamicBranchTeenLibrarianto help today’s teenagers navigate the information world. Connect them to information they need, their way. Show them how to feel safe, respected, challenged, and empowered. Provide them with opportunities to develop 21st century skills. Demonstrate knowledge of the unique needs of adolescents. We are looking for a self-motivated, problem solving, creative individual who can facilitate a team, establish community relationships, organize and develop planning, and connect with teens and their adults.Requires Master's Degree and three years relevant experience; Master in Library Science and Librarian certification preferred. Experience working with teens, and passion for young adult literature ...

Lead the change for youth! Are you at a point in your career where you’re ready for a new challenge? Do you want to play a part in transforming the way our libraries provide youth services? Do you love coaching and inspiring staff to do their best work? Do you itch to get out from behind your computer and interact with kids, parents, teachers, and teens, modeling great service to your staff and connecting with children in your community? The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a passionate and innovativeYouth Services Managerto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing youth services and activities system-wide to meet WCLS mission, goals and objectives; supervise youth focus staff system-wide; and serve as a member of the management team.Requ ...

Lead the change for youth! Are you at a point in your career where you’re ready for a new challenge? Do you want to play a part in transforming the way our libraries provide youth services? Do you love coaching and inspiring staff to do their best work? Do you itch to get out from behind your computer and interact with kids, parents, teachers, and teens, modeling great service to your staff and connecting with children in your community? The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a passionate and innovativeYouth Services Managerto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing youth services and activities system-wide to meet WCLS mission, goals and objectives; supervise youth focus staff system-wide; and serve as a member of the management team.Requ ...

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is seeking an experienced, energetic and innovative leader and administrator for the key position of Deputy District Director. The position reports to the Executive Director and oversees the public services division. This position requires a strong and collaborative leader with a passion for the challenges inherent in serving diverse and ambitious communities that love and support their libraries. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science or the ability to obtain certification from the Washington State Library. Preferred candidates will have at least seven years of public library experience and five years of relevant supervisory and project management experience. Track record with successful capital facilities projects desir ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a dynamic, personable and innovativeDeputy Directorto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing the operation, services and activities of the WCLS branch libraries, outreach and mobile services to meet the WCLS mission, goals and objectives.Requires MLS, seven or more years’ relevant library experience anda Washington State Librarian Certificate (or ability to acquire Certificate). Full-time, FLSA exempt position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.Apply by Tuesday, February 17, 2015.Learn more about this exciting opportunity at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/. Qualified candidates are invited to set up an informational interview at the ALA Mid-Winter Meeting in Chicago by emailing: de ...

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, located in beautiful Southwest Washington along the Columbia River, is seeking an experienced, energetic and innovative leader and administrator for the key position of Deputy District Director. The position reports to the Executive Director and oversees the public services division of a large district covering over 4,000 square miles with 16 locations and a population of 450,000. FVRL is a unique and independent organization serving vibrant urban and growing rural communities. This position requires a strong and collaborative leader with a passion for the challenges inherent in serving diverse and ambitious communities that love and support their libraries. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science or the ability to obta ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a dynamic and innovativeDeputy Directorto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing the operation, services and activities of the WCLS branch libraries, outreach and mobile services to meet the WCLS mission, goals and objectives.Requires MLS, seven or more years’ relevant library experience anda Washington State Librarian Certificate. Full-time, FLSA exempt position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.Apply by Friday, September 19th.Full posting and application instructions available at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/. ...

Bring the World of Information and Imagination to All – in a beautiful Pacific-Northwest setting. The Board of Trustees of the Pierce County Library System seeks both a visionary leader and an experienced, capable manager—creative and innovative in building and maintaining successful teams—to lead the organization in providing quality services and programs for this diverse and culturally rich library system. The award winning (2013 IMLS National Medal) Pierce County Library System serves all of unincorporated Pierce County and 15 annexed cities and towns—a total of 555,285 suburban and rural residents. Established as an independent municipal corporation, the Library is an independent taxing district with authority to levy a property tax as well as issue bonds and sp ...

Walla Walla County Rural Library District Board of Trustees seeks a spirited leader with a deep commitment to rural library service for its next Executive Director. The Walla Walla County Rural Library District, http://www.wwrurallibrary.com/, was established in 1972 with a permanent tax base and operates as an independent municipal corporation under Washington State law. The County Commission appoints five members to 5-year staggered terms on its Board of Trustees. As a body, the Board holds all subsequent legal authority. With an annual budget of $1.1 million and 14.68FTEs, the District serves the 17,000 rural residents of unincorporated Walla Walla County and the City of Prescott with five small branches, a digital branch, and an administrative office. It is currently engaged in a $5 ...

Participate in an engaged community where curiosity is cultivated, literacy flourishes and democratic ideals thrive. The Board of Trustees of the Whatcom County Library System seeks a visionary director—creative, innovative and capable of advancing a team environment—to lead the System in providing quality services and programs for this culturally rich, multi-branch system serving 121,030 rural and suburban residents. Perennially recognized by the national media as one of the best places to live in America, the Whatcom County/Bellingham area is a place that truly has something for everyone. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, and charming communities, Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington state that lives up to its ...

long-range planning, evaluation of services, knowledge ofcurrent trends in library science, including management and automation, planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing library operations, establishing and maintaining effective working, professional, and community relationships ...