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The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates forLibrarian (full-time).Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatching the videos linked below, thenapplyby Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!We have an entry-levelLibrarianposition at ourSixteen Acres Branch Library, due to a promotion.The person hired for this position will create programs for people of all ages, answer reference questions, provide reader’s advisory ...

The Stonington Free Library is growing and seeks four enthusiastic and tech-savvy team players with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. These are part time positions between 8-19 hours per week including weekend and evening hours. Hourly rate is $15.00. Please email [email protected] to request available shift schedules.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 techn ...

The Gay-Kimball Library (GKL) Board of Trustees is seeking a new director who is welcoming, innovative, tech-savvy, organized, and an effective communicator with strong leadership qualities. The GKL enjoys broad support in the community including an amicable and effective relationship with Town Hall and Troy Elementary School. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for overall operations of the library including but not limited to the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget, personnel supervision, facility management, programming for all ages, and services.Troy (17.6 sq. mi, pop. 2,140) is an attractive New England town nestled at the base of beautiful Mount Monadnock in Southwestern New Hampshire.It is hometo many recreational opportunit ...

Library Technician II (Public Service)Duties and Responsibilities- Checks in/out material, collects overdue fines, shelves and retrieves books, answers phone, handles the routing of library materials to and from other libraries, issues library cards and assists patrons.Basic computer skills, including use of the computer catalog, and the ability to communicate effectively with the public and colleagues is required. Must be team-oriented, able to multi-task, be flexible and motivated. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus.35 hour a week position, includes some evenings and every other weekend. Includes benefits, $15.91 an hour, after 180 day probationary period $17.37. Must participate in union. To apply, please send resume or request application b ...

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN – Innovative, youth-oriented professional for busy progressive public library in a supportive community. Qualifications – ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum 3 – 5 years of library experience with juveniles. Engaged and enthusiastic customer service manner with infants through teens; proficiency in ILS, social media, juvenile programming – actual and virtual, collection development, public relations, planning, and Youth Services team responsibility. ...

Information Services Technician I is a full time position within the Circulation Unit. The regular work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access Services, the IST-I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk. The IST-I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees.WORK HOURS AND DAYS OFF WILL ALSO VARY DURING WINTER INTERCESSION, SPRING BREAK, AND THE SUMMER SEASON. ...

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and patron-focused Evening Library Assistant. General duties and responsibilities are serving at the information desk and assisting library patrons. The Evening Library Assistant will work two evenings a week.Department—Katharine Brush LibrarySupervisor—Director of the LibraryJob Status— Part-time (10 hours a week) academic yearStart Date—September 2021Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe at the information desk and assist library patronsAnswer questions concerning library resources and services, including use of the library catalog, databases, and discovery layerAdminister and maintain aspects of the print collectionAssist in preparing timely and relevant l ...

INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN(2 - part-time - 20 hours per week)This position reports to the Head of Information Services and is responsible for providing responsive and effective circulation and research support across all aspects of Information Services operations. A key role on the library’s information services team, this position is accountable for activities related to both Circulation and Reference operations within the reorganized unit of Technology & Information Services, including borrower services, interlibrary loan, collection development, reference, instruction and outreach. The Library has completed a major transformation of most of its public service spaces, including a new technology-rich information commons, the Workshop (an open learning and collaborative space) an ...

This key librarian position reports to the Director of Technology and Information Services and innovatively champions the Information Services team to provide responsive and effective circulation and reference support across all aspects of Information Services operations. The incumbent is accountable for activities related to both Circulation and Reference operations including borrower services, interlibrary loan, delivery, collection development, reference, education and outreach. The incumbent supervises the delivery of point-of-need assistance to library customers and visitors, including second tier technology troubleshooting and support.Principal Accountabilities:Directs Information Services team in providing reference, readers/audiovisual/technology advisory and borrower services for ...

Head of Youth ServicesThe Durham Public Library seeks an innovative, flexible, and experienced librarian to join our team and lead our Youth Services Department, serving youth from birth to 18 and their families. Our ideal candidate will be energetic, collaborative, committed to professional growth and learning, and display a strong commitment to public service to children and youth.Key responsibilities include:Providing administrative oversight of the youth services department, including developing budgets and marketing materials, assessing the success of programs and services, supervising the Youth Services Librarian, and mentoring library staffPlanning and conducting innovative programs and services for children and youth, including preschool storytimes and summer reading programsIn con ...

Town Librarian – Fairfield Public Library (CT)Fairfield Public Library –You Belong Here!The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks its next Town Librarian to lead the Library to new levels of excellence. The successful candidate will serve a community of 62,000+ residents from two locations – a Main Library – housing the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and an innovative children’s space – and a busy, popular neighborhood Woods Branch Library. The new Town Librarian will work with a committed staff of 27 full-time and 50 part-time, an energetic core of volunteers, an established Friends of the Library, and an annual $3.6 million budget to deliver quality library services and programs. The ideal candidate can readily transform big ideas into strategic results-driven initiatives; recruit, develop ...

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for providing excellent library service to children, birth through age 12, and sometimes 13-19, and their caregivers.This position is responsible for planning and implementing children’s programs, collection development, community outreach, supporting local school curriculum, providing reference and reader advisory services to children and caregivers, and assisting patrons with technology.Works under the direction of the Youth Services Coordinator. Excellent customer service skills required.Essential FunctionsPlans, organizes, promotes, directs, implements, and evaluates programs and activities (virtual and in person) for children at the library.Provides reference and reader advisory services for children, caregivers, teachers, and community or ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a Part-time Youth Services Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting patrons with their informational and reader’s advisory needs within the Youth Services & Teen Department; providing instruction and assistance to patrons in the use of technology within the departments; assisting with the shelving and maintenance of children’s materials and with the children’s display case; preparing craft or promotional materials for programming or for display areas; and assisting with volunteers.Qualifications:  A high school degree or equivalent is required; at least two years of college education preferred. Experience working with children and knowledge of computer technology is necessary. Qualified individuals will be experienced in customer service ...

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking an energetic librarian who enjoys working with children to provide exceptional customer service in a part-time capacity in our very active library. Duties include implementing programs for children and babies, assisting and instructing children in the use of library services and resources, providing reference assistance, reader advisory, shelving material, and assisting with collection development.Approximately 16 hours per week. Current schedule includes Tuesdays, Thursdays, includes every other Friday and occasional Saturday 9-5, Library closed Saturdays during July and August. An ALA-accredited M.L.S. preferred, but candidates working toward their M.L.S. with previous experience working in a public library will be considered. Hourly wage as of July ...

York Public Library is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and upbeat leader to join our library as the Head of Youth Services. The successful candidate will be passionately committed to engaging and inspiring children of all ages and their caregivers. The Head of Youth Services coordinates all aspects of the department - including programming, collection development, readers’ advisory - as well as scheduling and supervising up to 4 part time and paraprofessional staff. The ideal applicant has an in-depth working knowledge of literature for children and young adults and is well-versed in modern library practices and current technologies and trends as they pertain to Youth Services. They must be energetic, organized, self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently with only general ...

The Cranston Public Library is seeking an extraordinary candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant at the Central Library. CPL is a nationally recognized award winning library system. The library was awarded the Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize in 2020 and the LibraryAware Community Award in 2016. CPL values a commitment to public service and our mission is to fulfill the needs of our diverse community. Come join our team!Under the supervision of the Business Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for general office duties in the Library Administration office and functions as the confidential administrative assistant to the Library Director. This is a 35 hour a week union position with some nights required.The Cranston Public Library is committed to creating and ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time Adult Services Librarian who is eager to work with the public and provide excellent customer service. Primary tasks include providing reference and readers’ advisory service to patrons in-person, via telephone, and email; assisting and instructing patrons in the use of various technology; and participating in collection development and maintenance.Other duties may include managing the Library’s interlibrary loans and planning and arranging displays.A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school is preferred. Must have a knowledge of principles and practices of professional library work; knowledge of current trends in reference services and library services for patrons of all ages; ability to interact effectively ...

The Rogers Free Library is seeking apatron-focused individualto fill the position ofLibrary 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 forserving patrons in the library and assisting with programs and outreach.This position reports to theCirculation Supervisor, Reference Librarian,or Youth Services Librarian.Essential Functions Assist with the operation of public service desks to include the registration of new patrons, book reserves, and checking in and out all materials.Process incoming inter-library loans, as well as items to be sent out in the state-wide de ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting candidates for apart-time Reference Librarian. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates. Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatchingthesevideos, thenapplyby Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Take a virtual tour of our library system here!TheReference Librarianposition is based at our Sixteen Acres Branch Library and has the following responsibilities: Responsible for providing reference and resource information and material and programs to the general public for the City of Springfield's Library Department. Responsible for assisting patrons to find and use library materials and technology; reader's advisor ...

The Gay-Kimball Library (GKL) Board of Trustees is seeking a new director who is welcoming, innovative, tech-savvy, organized, and an effective communicator with strong leadership qualities. The GKL enjoys broad support in the community including an amicable and effective relationship with Town Hall and Troy Elementary School. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for overall operations of the library including but not limited to the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget, personnel supervision, facility management, programing for all ages, and services.This is a salaried, exempt position with a 35-hour workweek that is flexible to include meetings and events that do not fall during normal library hours. Evening and occasional Saturday ...

The Wheeler School, a co-ed. N-12 independent day school of approximately 800 students in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI, is seeking a full-time Upper School Librarian to join a library team composed of two Lower School and one Middle School librarian (who serves as department chair). Founded by visionary educator and artist Mary C. Wheeler in 1889, Wheeler is a school committed to challenging academics, a rich performing and visual arts curriculum, and innovation. Our urban campus is supplemented by a 120-acre farm campus, which is the site of seven fields, tennis courts, a field house, and provides many experiential learning opportunities for students of all ages.Ideal candidates for faculty and staff positions at Wheeler are people with a sense of humor, warmth, and hum ...

Statement of DutiesThe Rogers Free Library is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and community-focused professional librarian to fill the position of Adult Services Librarian. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and services, as well as a broad background and knowledge in marketing, public programming, and social media.This position requires flexibility, the ability to adapt quickly to technology, and a thorough knowledge of print and online resources. Individuals will be responsible for planning and executing programs for adults at the Rogers Free Library, including marketing and promotion of events and services. This position reports to the Library Director.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions or ...

The Newport Public Library is seeking applications for a full-time Circulation and Collection Management Assistant (CCMA). This 35 hour per week position is 17.5 hours per week in the Circulation Department and 17.5 hours per week in the Collection Management Department.During a Circulation shift, the CCMA performs circulation desk duties, checks materials in and out, renews materials, collects and records fees and fines, issues library cards and enters patron data, and answers the main desk telephone. The successful candidate provides patron assistance and responds to questions and concerns. Other duties include, but are not limited to distributing, processing materials from other libraries, as well as sorting, shelving and shifting materials. Strong customer service skills, the willingne ...

This is a part-time, 15-hour per week position that would require one or two evenings per week from 2-8 pm, one day per week from 10-4 pm, and one Saturday per month 10-2 pm with other hours as needed. Opportunities for additional fill-in hours may be available, on an ongoing basis.Job Responsibilities Include:· Creating marketing materials for library services, programs, and events in print and digital formats, Publishing the library e-newsletter twice monthly, with additional editions as needed, Maintaining/Updating the library website using WIX, Originating social media posts for Instagram and Facebook.· Answering the phone, answering questions, engaging with patrons as individuals, discussing new services, technologies, and materials, taking an active interest in their health, their ...

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN – Innovative, youth-oriented professional for busy progressive public library in a supportive community. Qualifications – ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum 3 – 5 years of library experience with juveniles. Engaged and enthusiastic customer service manner with infants through teens; proficiency in ILS, social media, juvenile programming – actual and virtual, collection development, public relations, planning, and Youth Services team responsibility. ...

Title: Reference and Children’s Library Assistant, Full-TimeSummary: The Reference and Children’s Library Assistant, full-time, assists in the provision of reference services and technical assistance to patrons using library materials and resources and contributes to the provision of library services to children from birth through age 12 and to adults working with children. This position is 17.5 hours per week in Adult Services and 17.5 hours per week in the Children’s Department, Tuesday-Saturday. This position reports to both the Head of Reference and Adult Services and the Head of Youth Services.Major Duties:Assists in the provision of reference and readers’ advisory to patrons of all ages.Provides one-on-one instruction to patrons regarding use of library resources including e- ...

Full-time 40-hour position in public library includes at least one evening and weekends in rotation. Leads the youth services team in providing and administering relevant, innovative and diverse services, programs and collections for children, teens and their caregivers. As a member of the senior staff participates in strategic planning and evaluation. Liaison to schools and community partners serving birth to 18. Identifies and participates in community engagement opportunities. Leads the Family Place Libraries initiative. Responsible for department administration including personnel, policy development, data reporting and customer suggestions or concerns. Manages departmental budget. Manages youth services collection maintenance and development. ...

The University of Rhode Island's University Libraries seeks a full-time Information Services Technician I. The regular work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:30pm to 8:30pm. Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk. The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees. ...

Under the general supervision and direction of the Library Director, responsibilities will be to manage the public services and technology services of the City’s library system and be responsible for library operations in the Director’s absence; and perform administrative duties in planning, implementing, directing and evaluating library services. Duties will be to work with the Director in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and goals of the Library; provide general supervision to the coordinators of the Children’s, Adult, Technology and Technical Services Departments; guide technology development and implementation for the Library; participate in staff selection and personnel administration and the application of personnel policies; participate in developing ...

The Office of Library and Information Services is seeking a Library Program Specialist II to serve as Adult Services Coordinator. This position works in the area of library development, especially public library support and services.Position Function DutiesDuties include planning, developing and implementing projects in areas such as adult education, digital literacy, workforce development, small business support, and other areas; serving as a liaison between libraries, community organizations and government agencies in the development and execution of these projects; and promoting and publicizing these projects and others through multiple channels, including online publications and social media.Other duties: To perform complex professional duties in the delivery of library, information an ...