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Key responsibilitiesProvide in person and online library users with on-demand guidance on the discovery and optimal use of information resources and library servicesMeet with and provide extended on-on-one research support, upon request by students, faculty or staffAssist in handling library service desk operations such as borrowing transactions for tangible library resourcesOversee library user behavior to help assure user understanding of and compliance with library and university safe conduct policiesProvide classroom instruction on library research skills, either in person or online through videoconferencing tools such as Teams and Zoom ...

Sonoma County LibraryAnnounces an Employment OpportunityIT PROGRAMMER ANALYST – ROHNERT PARK HEADQUARTERS40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIMETHE POSITION:Under general supervision, the IT Programmer Analyst manages and administers Information Technology (IT) systems for the Sonoma County Library; installs and maintains a variety of enterprise system software and associated hardware; designs databases and procedures required to support system applications; performs database and/or website administration, programming, training, systems, and requirements analysis; performs other related duties as required. The incumbent will oversee all work that pertains directly to the Horizon ILS. Please complete the required Supplemental Questions.Please see the attached job specifications for full details a ...

SummaryAre you passionate about technology, enjoy change and overcoming challenges? Are you a hands-on type of person who enjoys troubleshooting technology and assisting with hardware and software installation? If your answer is yes, we would like to hear from you. Butte County Library is seeking an Information Systems Analyst to perform challenging technical and administrative work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, high performing team and making a difference for the Butte County Library. This is a full-time position supports Butte County Library’s Information Systems unit and assist with systems administration, help desk support and projects.This is a Countywide utilized classification.The current vacancy is in the Butte County Public Library, but the eligibility ...

The Head of Research Services is a service-driven professional who oversees the public operations of the John Hay Library, which is home to Brown University’s remarkable collections of rare books, manuscripts, and University Archives. The Head of Research Services leads a researcher-focused operation that fosters positive, informative, affirming, and welcoming interactions for the global community of students, scholars, and the public that visit the Hay. The incumbent will be responsible for articulating a departmental vision that is rooted in racial justice and emphasizes actionable steps according to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to ensure that all users of the John Hay Library have access to equal and consistent assistance for their library needs in a safe and ...

Job Summary:Graduate library assistants provide reference and informational services to a diverse clientele during weekend hours. Services are offered in-person, over the telephone, via email, and online chat. Currently, this position works on-site in the Dayton Memorial Library on the main Northwest campus of Regis University.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Essential:1. Provide reference and information services to library users in the building, and at distant locations by phone, e-mail, and chat reference. (90%)2. Provide occasional library orientations (5%).3. Provide shared oversight of the library during duty hours, as necessary (5%).Other: Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSNecessary for essential duties:1. Enrollment in a Master’s Degree in Library Science program.2. R ...

The Massanutten Regional Library (MRL) seeks its next Director to fulfill the organization’s mission of being an engaging community partner providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity, and encourage lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will embrace the library vision to be the welcoming heart of the community where all come to learn, discover, create and connect. A non-profit 501(c)(3) library with an annual budget of $2.5 million and approximately 34 FTE, MRL is guided by a twelve-member Board of Trustees; four appointed by the localities served and the remaining eight nominated by the Board. MRL is a seven-branch system, with the Central Library remaining in Harrisonburg, four branches serve Rockingham County, and two branches serve the residents of ...

The position provides technical services for the State Publications Library particularly in the areas of digitization of the collection; original cataloging and promoting the collection by writing blog posts.Key Duties & Responsibilities:Collection Care: Serve as lead for State Publications Library’s digitization efforts, both in-house digital preservation of paper documents and working with vendor for outsourced digitization. Write and research grant opportunities for digitization and other collections care projects.Collection Development: Review state agency department web sites to acquire state documents not submitted by agencies. Review and prioritize publications for cataloging, supplying cataloger with new publications and maintenance requests on a weekly basis. Claim new titl ...

Under general direction, plans, manages and directs the activities of one or more full service branches of the County Library System; assists in establishing countywide library goals, policies and procedures.FLSA: ExemptEssential Job FunctionsEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.Directs and manages the activities of a branch library.Manages and supervises assigned staff, prioritizes and a ...

Library ManagerRole: Manages the operations of a full-service branch library and coordinates district-wide services and programs.Major Duties and Responsibilities:25% - PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT – Sets standards for the operation of the branch and District-wide efforts; develops and implements concepts, practices, techniques, and innovations to improve the quality of service, challenges operating processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness, and facilitates problem-solving. (Essential)15% - SUPERVISION OF STAFF – Gets information, makes sense of it, sets objectives, organizes resources and makes decisions, coach staff and provides feedback, manages conflict and appraises performance in order to optimize the expected performance of staff. (Essential)15% - COORDINATION OF DISTRICT ...

The North Providence Union Free Library Board of Trustees are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual for the position of Teen/Reference Librarian. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth ages 10-17, as well as working in a busy Reference Department. Individuals current enrolled in a GSLIS program will be considered.The YA/Reference Librarian will be expected to:Create programs for middle school and high school students.Promote library services to youth in the Town.Engage teens in meaningful activities, including book clubs and volunteer opportunities.Work at the Children's Services Desk as needed.Collaborate with local schools on projects and reading lists.Assist patrons in the Reference Department with computers, reader's advisory, and oth ...

Job title: Concierge: part customer service, part technology troubleshooting, part product promotionBusiness Unit: Branch ServicesPay range:$15.05 per hourJob Type: Full-time, non-exempt; benefitted**Spanish speaking candidates are highly preferred for this position**Job description: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 ...

This summer, Lawrence Public Library received grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to start a pilot pipeline program intended to increase diversity in libraries. The Strengthening Smaller Public Libraries Through Staff Diversity internship’s goal is to reduce barriers to entering the library profession for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. In partnership with Haskell Indian Nations University, Emporia State University, KU Libraries, and the Northeast Kansas Library System, we will send two people to the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University, all tuition paid. While attending graduate school, participants will concurrently complete a paid part-time internship at Lawrence Public Library. Over the course of the internship p ...

Title: SUPERVISOR, BranchLocation: Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly Street, Centennial, CO 80121Reports to: Manager, LibraryFLSA Status: ExemptPay Rate: $57,300 - $71,640Purpose:  Responsible for daily operations of the Library. Provides team leadership, trains and mentors library staff. Provides ongoing communication and solicits regular input and feedback from staff. Welcomes and assists patrons in the use of the library.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  45% OPERATIONSResponsible for daily operations of the Library by allocating resources, planning and prioritizing work, gathering and communicating information to employees, and making decisions to ensure the proper functioning of the library, including troubleshooting building and equipment related issues and communicating ...

The Nichols Library Board of Trustees seeks a self-directed, customer-focused, data-driven, forward-thinking individual who is passionate about libraries and their role in small communities to serve as Library Director. Working under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, this individual will help design and implement a new, innovative service model for our library, expand onsite and virtual programming, and revitalize our patron base, while providing traditional, core library services to the greater Center Harbor community.Supervisor: The Library Director is accountable to and reports directly to the Library Board of Trustees. ...

Library AssociateRogers Free LibraryBristol, RIThe Rogers Free Library is seeking a patron-focused individual to fill the position of Library Associate. This is a para-professional part-time position working at all public service desks.This position requires flexibility, the ability to adapt quickly to technology, and a thorough knowledge of print and online resources. Individual will be responsible for serving patrons in the library and assisting with programs and outreach. This position reports to the Circulation Supervisor, Reference Librarian, or Youth Services Librarian.Examples of Work:This position will work in any or all of the following library areas: Circulation, Youth Services, and Reference. The examples of work listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various typ ...

DescriptionTo serve as a member of a team who provides direct assistance and guidance to library users through reference and instructional services and who serve as bibliographers for specific academic departments, assisting in collection development and serving as liaisons to assigned departments.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide reference and research servicesWork scheduled hours as backup to the Peer Research Consultants at the Knowledge Commons assisting patrons in identifying, accessing, and interpreting library and other information resources.Instruct patrons in using resources, such as the library catalog, research databases and other resources.Answer questions received in person or remotely, such as by phone, email, chat, or other methods.Direct or refer users to more appropriat ...

Purpose: The Youth Literacy Outreach Specialist has responsibilities to develop, maintain, and improve library and community based programs that benefit young and school aged children and their families by promoting literacy and early experiences that are integral to their development, setting them on a path to be successful throughout their lives. This position partners and supports relationships with organizations whose missions align in order to draw the larger community together, leverage resources and increase impact.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:50% Program Development & Coordination:Manages and evaluates youth literacy services in the community and implements changes as needed.Supports and collaborates with staff to promote early childhood and school aged literacy progra ...

PART-TIME CHILDREN’S SERVICES LIBRARIANSeeking a flexible, energetic, and friendly children’s librarian who is comfortable with technology and committed to public service and actively promoting the library within the community.Primary Duties:Coordinates and implements children’s programs, services, and outreach for youth, primarily school age, and their parents and caregivers.Maintains collaborative relationship with area schools and organizations providing youth services.Assists children and parents in finding information and resources; provides readers’ advisory.Supervises the Children’s Room and maintains a safe, productive, and attractive environment.Coordinates with other staff in overall planning for library programs and services.Attends professional meetings and continuing ...

The Louisville Public Library seeks a warm, enthusiastic, customer service oriented and technologically savvy individual to work in our busy Adult Services Department. The Adult Services Librarian is committed to and offers excellent customer service, always putting the patron first. This includes understanding and using popular technology while helping patrons with basic tech questions, recommending materials to read or listen to, locating library materials and assisting with patron accounts. The ideal candidate has extensive adult and family programming experience, is comfortable managing a portion of the collection and has experience managing budgets; reads voraciously and loves to recommend books; has passion and an eye for attractive merchandising and display; confidently takes on new ...

Tiverton Library Services seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Young Adult Services Librarian. The ideal candidate has strengths in programs and services for young adults, contemporary and classic young adult literature, and current and emerging technologies.The Young Adult Services Librarian works under the general supervision of the Library Director. Librarian is responsible for collections, programs, and services for young adults ages 12-19.Full position description: TLS Young Adult Services (PDF). ...

OVERVIEW:The Technical Services Librarian manages all aspects of the Technical Services Department including acquisitions, cataloging (original and copy), periodical subscriptions, digital collections, and administration of the ILS (Sierra). In addition, the Technical Services Librarian will participate in collection management with other members of the Library Operations Team. This position may supervise part-time library assistants and student workers, and reports to the Director of Collections & Library Services.RESPONSIBILITIES:Acquisitions:Orders, tracks, and processes all new acquisitions, including print and non-print formats.Manages the acquisitions materials budget, tracks the special book fund designations, and assigns funds to purchases.Participates in the subject selection ...

The Library Assistant performs a wide variety of customer service and library duties in a public library setting: customer service, readers advisory, technology assistance, account assistance, collection operations and clerical tasks. As frontline staff, assistants welcome and assist guests and uphold the mission and values of the Buena Vista Public Library. Library assistants may work dynamic scheduled hours, including evenings and Saturdays.Responsibilities:1. Promotes and practices the Vision and Mission of BVPL and upholds foundational principles of the library and information profession.2. Provide excellent customer service, greet every guest and provide directional assistance.3. Build and maintain positive working relationships with library staff and community members.4. Enforce the ...

The Library Director is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operations of the library system in accordance with the policies and regulations established by the Library Joint Powers Authority Board.The Director’s primary duties include:Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating system-wide library and related information services to meet the needs of the community, both immediate and long-range.Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the operation of the library system.Provide leadership and work with library managers to develop and retain highly competent, service- oriented staff through selection, training and day-to-day management practices that support the Library JPA and the Library's mi ...

The Davenport (IA) Public Library invites you to become a member of its energetic and dedicated team as the next Library Director. Working with almost 102,000 vibrant, diverse community residents, a nine-member governing Board of Trustees, a stellar staff, a strong Friends of the Library, and a supportive City, the new Director will have a track record of success and continue to provide exciting, essential library services and programs to its stakeholders. The selected candidate will model a fierce focus on customer service, an active commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the ability to work as a positive contributor to the quality of life for the City of Davenport. Success will include implementing and enhancing the Library’s three strategic goals; building a collaborative ...

Plans and conducts library services for children and/or young adults. Advises users on library resources. Selects materials for the collection. Plans and conducts programs and outreach services. Plans, organizes, publicizes, and conducts YA summer reading program. Oversees cataloging and classification of YA materials. Attends professional meetings concerning YA issues. Evening and every other Saturday hours required. Library school student or MLS or MLIS preferred. Please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to director@myespl.org. ...

The Auraria Libraryishiring two instructor positions as Researcher Support Librarians as part of a cohort intended to bring these roles into the unit at the same time so that the workflows and functions of each position can be defined collectively, and they can support each other in providing library services and programming.The Researcher Support Librarian is responsible for providing consultation services, guidelines, and communication in one or more areas of scholarly communication. These areas could include copyright/fair use, open access, author’s rights, publication processes, research dissemination/promotion, and/or impact of research and scholarly works. This librarian has collection development responsibilitiesfor building, managing, and evaluatingspecific collecting areas to su ...

The Bemis Library Adult Services Division has an opening for a Library Assistant Substitute to work variable hours including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. This position serves as part of a substitute pool and allows for flexible scheduling.The Library Assistant furnishes a high quality and variety of customer services to library users: answers reference questions and reader’s advisory questions for customers, provides assistance to library patrons in locating information and materials, and instructs patrons how to use library resources, including electronic resources and digital content.The ideal candidate is a quick learner who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is not afraid to make mistakes. Exceptional candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, an ...

Specialty Checkout ClerkRole:Processes Specialty Checkout (SCO) items for courier to libraries for patron use.Major Duties and Responsibilities:35% - CHECKS-OUT ITEM - Prepares SCO materials for checkout to patrons, verifies patron information in Sierra to ensure patron is eligible for SCO use and contacts patrons if ineligible for checkout; prints courier slips and routes item to the correct location. (Essential)35% - CHECKS-IN ITEM – Checks in all SCO materials; processes overdue SCO items to prevent stuck-in transit status; contacts patron and library locations when reservations are missing location information and inputs survey information; cleans all equipment returned; verifies all equipment is returned and is in working condition; works with resource owners to repair and replace i ...

The Stonington Free Library is growing and seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistanceHelp manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returnsCheck materials in and outIssue library cardsProvide reference services and reader’s advisoryIntroduce patrons to all library services, collections and technologyAssist patrons in person, by email and over the phoneDelivery of ex ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time circulation assistant for 16 hrs/wk. The position is Monday, 9-1; Tuesday, 4-8; Wednesday, 4-8 and every other Saturday, 8:30-5. Flexibility in working other hours is required.Pay is $12.25/hr.Sunday hours will also be available at time and a half. Duties include:perform all circulation functions, assist patrons, andwork accurately and efficiently. May occasionally cover the youth services department.The ability to work as part of a team is essential.Please send resume and three references to megan@coventrylibrary.org by September 3. ...