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A new way of thinking. The Board of Trustees is seeking a dynamic leader to continue to transform the library's facilities and culture and to champion the evolving and increasingly important role of the library in our community.Who we are. The North Kingstown Free Library, located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, was established in 1899. It serves the town in conjunction with two affiliated independent libraries. We now occupy a 30,000 square foot facility overlooking a part of Wickford Cove. Our well-regarded staff consists of 21 employees. The town population is 26,675, we have 12,117 registered borrowers, the annual library budget is 1.6 million, and the collection contains 250,000 items. Our library has a long history of providing high quality traditional and innovative library servic ...

To qualify for an interview, you must submit the following project separate from your application to bobrien@mcpld.orgPROJECT:Please film and edit a short (5 minute max) video describing why you're the ideal candidate for this position. Cell phone footage is just fine!POSITION TITLE: Technology Specialist EXTERNAL TITLE: Technology Specialist DEPARTMENT: Technology Services GRADE: 24 FLSA: Non-Exempt FTE: 1.0POSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides library service to all patrons as needed.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Technology Services ManagerSUPERVISION EXERCISED: NoneESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSService to Library PatronsShares in the responsibilities of day-to-day Library operations as a member of the Technology Services Department. Provides Library service upon deman ...

GCLD is seeking a Catalog Associatefor 24 hours per week, M, T, Th. This position assists the Director of Library Resources with the collection development through research, purchasing, and cataloging of physical and online resources. This position also aids in library statistics collection. The ideal candidate should have a basic knowledge incustomer service and communication and solid technology knowledge with a strong attention to detail. ...

GCLD is seeking a Director of Public Service for 38 hours per week. This position is responsible for management and professional development of branch staff, marketing and public relations for the district, and public programming development for ages birth to adult. The ideal candidate should have a solid knowledge in the following areas: technology and interpersonal skills. Excellentcustomer service and communication is essential. ...

The Memorial and Library Association of Westerly seeks an innovative, engaged, energetic, and customer-oriented professional for our new Head of Public Services position at this busy, progressive organization. The Memorial and Library Association, established in 1892, oversees Westerly Library and Wilcox Park and directly serves the communities of Westerly, RI and Stonington, CT. The Association is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen the community and enrich lives by stimulating intellect and sparking imagination through access to literature, information, technology, nature, and the arts. The Head of Public Services works with the Executive Director and Assistant Director to provide extraordinary service to the communities of Westerly, RI and Stonington, CT ...

Youth Services LibrarianJob PostingDo you love working with children and teens? Craving to use your dramatic and artistic skills to share your love of books and reading? Are you passionate about literacy and fostering a positive change in individuals, families, schools and your community? Then you are suited to work in the most beautiful library in the world with a team of creative, fun, smart and highly motivated people.The Bud Werner Memorial Library in Steamboat Springs, Colorado seeks a full-time Youth Services Librarian to develop and manage services, collections and programs for children and teens. If you are passionate, kind, creative, motivated, flexible, imaginative, enthusiastic and thrive on collaboration, you may be perfect for this position.What You’ll Do● Hire, train, and ...

Do you enjoy creating entertaining and engaging events for people of all ages and interests? Do you appreciate the freedom to work independently and opportunities to collaborate with an awesome team? If you're passionate about bringing a dynamic menu of classes and events to the residents of Garfield County, this may be the perfect job for you!Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) is an innovative organization that values new ideas, diversity, creative solution finding, optimism, and interpersonal respect.We're seeking a full-time Education and Events Coordinator. This positionis responsible for creating and delivering high quality events and classes for adults, teens, children, and families, both in English and in Spanish. The Education and Events Coordinator plans all aspects o ...

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 ...

Patron Services SupervisorRole:Supervises daily operations and staff in a department, provides reference/information services, and plans and conducts programming.Major Duties and Responsibilities:20% - SUPERVISION OF DAILY OPERATIONS – Supervises daily operations by getting information and making sense of it, communicating information to staff, organizing resources and making decisions in order to ensure the proper functioning of the operational unit. (Essential)15% - STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT – Sets performance objectives for staff; observes and documents performance; recognizes, rewards and disciplines performance; trains staff; and recommends adjustments to pay in order to manage the pay and performance of staff. (Essential)15% - COORDINATION OF DISTRICT PRIORITIES – Collaborat ...

Special Collections Librarian for the Arne Nixon CenterCalifornia State University, FresnoHenry Madden LibraryAssistant/Associate LibrarianAnticipated starting salary: $86,000 annually The Henry Madden Library seeks a highly motivated, creative and forward-thinking Special Collections Librarian for the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature, who will curate the collection and bring it to its full potential as a research collection. This is a full-time, tenure-track librarian faculty position. The successful candidate will collaborate with teaching faculty from multiple disciplines (for example, Art and Design, Art history, English, Creative Writing, and History) to develop high-impact classroom practices and library instruction sessions that advance the University's goal ...

What You'd DoWork downtown at the Central Library to maintain and support the Library's Digital Services. DPL's IT team members are high performing, technically competent and passionate technology evangelists, right at the center of all the action. You'll be responsible for project management of the department's larger strategic projects as part of a new departmental Project Management Office. This position provides effective collaboration, facilitation, leadership and coaching skills supporting the agile project management process.As a member of the newly formed IT Project Management Office, you will have the chance to lead our transition to build and maintain world-class digital services for a world-class city. You'll be responsible for project management of the department's larger strat ...

Manages the operations of the Genealogy & Local History room, a unit of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System  Supervises staff of 2.5 FTE, including selection, training and evaluation  Coordinates, develops, and evaluates services that address users’ information needs  Preforms information delivery and reference services  Provides collection development, promotion, and maintenance for the unit  Participates in microfilm and database acquisitions for the unit and library system  Presents programs for genealogy and local history training, both onsite and during outreach  Plans and completes special projects, including digitization  Develops annual budget request and monitors expenditures for approved allocations  Participates in System committees and ...

Objective: The Department Head Youth Services is responsible for hiring, training, and coaching staff for delivering premium customer service, programming, story-times, collection maintenance and merchandising, reference and reader’s services, as well as engagement in meaningful community relationships. This position assists the Branch Manager with professional, managerial duties in branch operation, and may act on behalf of the manager. The role requires considerable independence, judgement, and initiative in all areas of responsibility.Douglas County Libraries Brand, Culture and Values: It is an expectation of each employee that you will live and exemplify Douglas County Libraries, Brand, Culture and Values.Position Specific Competencies:Managing and Measuring Work – Clearly assigns ...

The Board of Directors of Amigos Library Services seeks a visionary, engaging, and creative leader as the next President and CEO. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, with an office in St. Louis, MO, Amigos Library Services is one of the largest consortia of libraries and cultural heritage institutions in the United States. A membership-based organization dedicated to uniting libraries in service to their communities, Amigos is committed to working in partnership with member institutions and industry leaders to deliver solutions that meet members’ changing needs. For more than 40 years, members have collaborated to obtain affordable services, shared library resources, and knowledge. The Amigos President and CEO will be a relationship builder with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ...

Community | Innovation | Respect | Discovery | Integrity | Excellence | LeadershipThe Board of Trustees of the renowned Darien Library seeks its next Director—a  visionary leader ready to reimagine the Library’s role consistent with its culture of excellence in service to its patrons and the Darien community in a world that continues to change. The successful candidate values: the expertise of a knowledgeable staff of 28 full-time and 37 part-time library employees; thoughtful innovation; and creative approaches to building upon the Library's history of excellent patron service and commitment to exceeding expectations. The Director can seamlessly transition from being a helping hand at a Library program to managing the complexities of a $3.8 million annual Town budget process. As the ...

Emporia Public Library is seeking a knowledgeable Technology Support Specialist who will perform essential duties with the library computers and computer-based functions. This position is responsible for the development, design, installation, maintenance, and coordination of technology for the library, and for strategic planning which anticipates the needs of the library patrons and staff. Assists and instructs patrons and staff in the use of library resources, including online databases, Internet websites, and basic and advanced computer applications. Informs staff of new and upcoming technology-based trends. Work is performed under the direction of the Library Director and the Assistant Library Director.This is a full time 40 hour a week benefitedposition. The successful applicant must b ...

We are looking for an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to work with our Systems team. You will join a team of system support professionals to manage and improve our technical infrastructure, systems implementation, and support with our library partners.Responsibilities IncludeManage deployment of web applications in a cloud computing environmentMaintenance, configuration, and monitoring of cloud-hosted serversSystems failure analysis and remediationAutomate repetitive tasksAssist with help desk system support efforts, making sure partner and staff issues are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptionsWorking with people over the full range of technical aptitudeOccasional on-call rotation during non-business hoursRequirementsLove of libraries is a must!Ability to work remote ...

The Buena Vista Public Library seeks a library professional to serve as our Youth Services Coordinator. The role requires a dynamic, progressive, inclusive self-starter to continue building on our youth department's strong foundation and patronage. We seek a candidate who believes libraries are more than books, that children make noise while they learn, and that libraries are instrumental in early literacy and development.Scope of the Position:The Youth Services Coordinator leads the Library’s services to youth and families. The Coordinator acts as the liaison to Northern Chaffee County’s public, private and home schools as well as to community youth organizations including the Boys and Girls Club and Early Literacy Council. The Coordinator curates and develops the youth collection of ...

Responsibilities:Provides individual, group, and classroom instruction in the use of information resources, both in-person and virtuallyConsults with instructional faculty on the integration of library resources with the learning processAssists in the creation of educational material, including research guides, audiovisual files, digital formats, and other assorted online contentProvides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university communityIn the absence of a full-time librarian, may supervise library clerks and technicians. Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Services LibrarianRequired qualifications:ALA accredited Master’s degreeKnowledge of and experience with teaching strategies and practices, both in-person and virtualPrior professional e ...

Responsibilities:Develops informational material and social media initiatives which promote library resources, goals, services, and news to a variety of audiencesImplements outreach efforts, exhibits, and eventsAssists in the assessment of library outreach and advocacy programmingProvides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university community; supervises social media intern(s)In the absence of a full-time librarian, may supervise library clerks and techniciansPerforms other duties as assigned by the Student Success Librarian Required qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s degreePrior experience developing and implementing library programs and outreach initiativesProficiency using social media platformsKnowledge of mark-up languages, graphic and website d ...

Responsibilities:Provides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university communityInstructs students, faculty, and staff in the general use of library materials and accessing online information resourcesAssists in the creation of research guides and other educational materialIn the absence of a full-time librarian, may supervise library clerks and techniciansPerforms other duties as assigned by the Public Services Librarian. Must be willing to work holidays, evenings, and weekendsRequired qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s degreePrior professional experience with library reference and instruction and integrated library systemsProficiency with library, educational, and instructional technologiesExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication ski ...

Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Access Services Librarian, oversees operation of the Haas Library Circulation desk, monitors libraries’ interlibrary loan and resource sharing queues and responds to requests as appropriateProvides LSP training for all Access Services staffImplements and evaluates stacks maintenance processes and procedures, including shelving, shifting, paging, and inventoryProvides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university community as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Access Services Librarian, must be willing to work holidays, evenings, and weekendsRequired qualifications:ALA accredited Master’s degreePrior professional experience in an Access Services departmentPrior professional experience using integrat ...

Director, Glenview Public Library (North Suburban Chicago)The Board of Trustees of the Glenview Public Library in Glenview, Illinois seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Library Director. The library is renowned for its excellent staff, supportive board of trustees, and engaged community.The library serves about 45,000 residents of the Village of Glenview, considered to be one of Chicago’s premier suburbs. Located north of Chicago, the community offers all the amenities of suburban life plus easy access to the Chicago metro region.This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward as it continues to embrace its central role in the community. This opportunity is available due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director.Salary $110,000 - $1 ...

The Roger Williams University Law Library seeks candidates for the position of Research and Access Services Librarian. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Consideration of applications will begin on Monday, May 18.Job Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Law Librarian, the Research and Access Services provides reference and research support to law school students, faculty, and staff. The incumbent is responsible formanaging circulation, reserves, and other access services, and providinglegal research instruction to law library patrons.To view the full job description, please visit: https://www.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=121522If you have any questions, please contact Lucinda Harrison-Cox, Search Committee chair at lharrison-cox@rwu. ...

Special Collections Librarian for the Arne Nixon CenterCalifornia State University, FresnoHenry Madden LibraryAssistant/Associate LibrarianAnticipated starting salary: $86,000 annually The Henry Madden Library seeks a highly motivated, creative and forward-thinking Special Collections Librarian for the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature, who will curate the collection and bring it to its full potential as a research collection. This is a full-time, tenure-track librarian faculty position. The successful candidate will collaborate with teaching faculty from multiple disciplines (for example, Art and Design, Art history, English, Creative Writing, and History) to develop high-impact classroom practices and library instruction sessions that advance the University's goal ...

The University of Colorado Law Library seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, and service-driven individual to fill the position of Technology and Web Services Librarian to help us in shaping services and collections for 21st century learners, educators, and scholars. The Technology and Web Services Librarian will assist in the development and maintenance of tools, systems, and applications that enhance researchers' ability to pursue new and innovative avenues for learning and study, using the Library's resources and expertise. More information, thecomplete position description and application instructions are availableon the CU Job site. Preference will be given to those that apply by May 29, 2020. ...