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The award-winning, highly successful Kalamazoo (MI) Public Library seeks its next Library Leader—a leader who will serve both the Library and the community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. The seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the staff (81FTE) are pledged to core values and social justice principles through its strong programs and services supporting 116,000 community residents. The library has an $11 million annual operating budget, with a Central Library, four neighborhood branch locations, and a supportive Friends of the Library organization. The Library emphasizes preschool literacy as a Family Place Library and with a Ready to Read program and hosts innovative services including ONEPlace—a management support center for nonprofits; the County Law ...

The Colorado State University Libraries seeks qualified applicants for the position of Science Liaison Librarian. This tenure-track faculty position will be responsible for outreach to and collaboration with academic departments in the sciences. This position will be part of the College Liaisons unit of the Scholarly Communications Division which is responsible for cooperating with a variety of campus constituencies to promote the Libraries’ resources and services. The full job descriptions can be found at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/43004. Colorado State University is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. ...

Colorado State University Libraries seeks a highly collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and service-oriented candidate for the position of Business Librarian. This non-tenure-track faculty position will provide outreach to (and collaboration with) the College of Business and its academic departments. Duties will include providing effective subject-based library instruction, research services, and collection development to support business students, faculty, and researchers. This position will also participate in liaison unit activities and projects. For the full position description, please visit https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/43003. Colorado State University is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. ...

Are you an advisory guru looking for a rewarding library career? Do you have a passion for developing relevant and engaging life-long learning opportunities for adults? Are you interested in sharing your advisory experience with paraprofessional staff? Then join our team! We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and service-oriented professional who will have a track record of success and a passion to run with the best, assisting patrons with advanced advisory and search needs in all areas. Location: Smoky Hill, 5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015 Reports to: Supervisor Supervises: 0 Position: 40 hour, full-time; exempt. Pay Rate: $47,476.00 - $62,800 annually ROLE: Assists patrons with advanced search and advisory needs and develops library services. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIB ...

This is a supervisory position for a growing community library featuring a café and just minutes from the Ellenton Outlets. Trains and supervises staff and volunteers and acts as liaison for an active Friends group. Manages facility, overseeing maintenance, technology concerns, collection development and community programming needs. Maintains current awareness of professional library issues, developments, materials and equipment with emphasis on library trends and services.Must possess the ability to work with clientele of a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Must possess knowledge of and have the ability to provide basic computer technology and training to adults and children. Must have effective ability to communicate and collaborate with library and county administr ...

The primary roles of the Public Services Librarian are providing excellent customer service to patrons in person, by telephone, written correspondence, email and online chats; staff the Information Desk daily; perform reference, collection development, administrative and circulation duties; assist with library programs, events, outreach and workshops; effectively communicate information about library materials, services, programming and resources; and represent the library on committees, in professional organizations and at conferences. This position requires regular interaction with patrons of diverse backgrounds, outstanding communication skills, and comfort with serving as the main contact for library patrons. Provide patron services in person, via the phone, written correspondence ...

Could you be our next Library Director?The Libbie Cass Library is looking forward to hiring a half-time library director (with the possibility of increased hours inthe future) who would be eager to work with its trustees to improve the contributions of the library to the town of Springfield. The library is at a crucial time of innovation and growth and needs someone interested in continuing to usher it forward into the 21st century.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from accredited college Experience with an online cataloging system Desirable, but not required Major in library Science Master's Degree Master's degree in library science Experience in community relations Experience as librarian in town library Experience as library director ​Experience with Apollo Biblionix ...

What you'd do: Serve as DPL Business Reference Specialist at the Central Library. Collaborate with Reference Services colleagues and the Collection Development Office to develop appropriate services and collections to meet the needs of business reference customers. Create positive experiences for customers by performing professional library work including reference service, reader and media advisory and collection maintenance. Staff busy reference service points, serving a diverse clientele of all ages. Participate in community outreach and programming, focusing on networking with local small business agencies, marketing library business reference services and providing bibliographic instruction related to business reference resources for customers, community partners and staff. Coordinat ...

What you'd do: Create lifelong library customers by implementing and managing library services designed to attract and meet the needs of customers of all ages seeking entertainment and information resources, professional reference assistance and excellent service.Supervise the daily operations of a busy branch location including personnel and scheduling. Oversee the design of engaging displays as well as the implementation of programming. Work with a team of Senior Librarians and a Manager to design and implement branch-specific and system-wide services.Participate in system-wide cross functional teams to develop services in support of Library strategic initiatives. Communicate effectively about the Library, including issues and initiatives, with customers, staff and administration. ...

We are changing the way people think about libraries, but our products are still the cornerstone of our operation. You will be in charge of ensuring our books, media and music are out on our shelves, ready to be picked up by our library customers. You will be refreshing displays and making sure the materials are in their correct locations. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are organized, detail-oriented, and keep things in tip-top order. You can’t rest until everything is put away; quite simply, you’re a neat freak. You insist on knowing where things are. You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience. You’re a team play ...

Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library is seeking to fill the position of Subject Specialist.We seek an energetic, service-oriented librarian for onsite reference work and outreach to our community. If you can run with a project, think on your feet, admit a mistake, and enjoy having a tangible impact on your neighbors, we may have a place for you. We will encourage your explorations, give you opportunities to stretch, and support your professional growth. The incumbent will work as part of the Reference Team, under the general supervision of the Reference Services Supervisor, to meet library and departmental goals. Decision-making and problem solving, including interpretation of library policy and the exercise of independent judgment are necessary. In-depth knowledge and ability ...

The successful candidate for the Branch Head of the Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library is innovative and forward-thinking with a background in earth and/or environmental sciences. This position oversees services and collections supporting the Department of Geological Sciences, the Department of Geography, and the Environmental Studies Program. CU Boulder’s Geosciences program is ranked 2nd in the world by U.S. News and World Report. This position guides instruction and services for earth sciences, maps, GIS, and also plays an important role in the Libraries’ nascent effort toward building a spatial data infrastructure. The Branch Head is a member of a team of science librarians that supports the teaching and research of scientists in the College of Arts & ...

Are you looking for a rewarding new career in a libraries? Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service? Be a part of a transformational library committed to connecting the community to new and creative technology and services in meaningful ways. Meridian Library District serves 85,000 residents through two branches, bookmobile, technology library (unBound), and online services. Meridian Library District’s unBound location was featured on the cover of Library Journal in February 2017. This full-time Technology Services Manager position: Develops and oversees technology plans and initiatives for the district Oversees IT infrastructure and library systems Collaborates with staff, management and citizens on projects, initiatives and daily library act ...

Summary: Manages the volunteer programs of the Library District. Assesses needs, determines priorities, oversees the recruitment, training, management and support of District volunteers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Recruits, interviews, and places applicants for volunteer work, and conducts their orientation. Identifies appropriate supervising staff for volunteers and coordinates training. Works regularly with District staff to identify volunteer needs and forecast short and long-term demands. Develops diverse, appealing and useful volunteer opportunities that support the District’s needs. Establishes plans, strategies and goals for the volunteers. Recruits volunteers by participating at public events and meetings, makes presentations, ...

The Summit County Library is currently seeding a Library Aide to work 40 hours per week at the South Branch Library in Breckenridge, including some nights and weekends. Successful candidate will be responsible for planning and presenting children's programs for ages preschool through 5th grade with energy and enthusiasm. Other library dutiesinclude, but are not limited to circulation desk, answering patronreference and computer questions (internet, online databases), answering phones, shelving books (reaching and bending), creating displays and developing other ideas for promoting the library. ...

Under limited supervision of the Director of Library Development, serves as a Public Library Consultant specializing in the area of continuing education (CE) for public library staff. The Consultant works independently and as a cooperative member of the Library Development Services team. The CE Consultant will: Create a statewide CE program for public library staff, with the goal of improving the ability of staff to meet the informational needs of South Carolinians. Work with internal and external content providers to plan learning events. Develop effective delivery models, schedule and facilitate these events, and coordinate promotional efforts. Consult with public library directors and supervisors via email, telephone, and site visits about CE issues and opportunities for staff. De ...

Responsible for support of district staff including teachers, technology coordinators, technology technicians, librarians and administrators as they design instruction utilizing current and new technologies; assists with the integration of Educational Technology into instructional and administrative practice; emphasizes personalized learning, while strategically using technology in the educational setting; assists educators in helping students use tools, techniques and technology creatively, efficiently and ethically in the pursuit of knowledge, while exercising critical thinking and problem solving skills and communicating in a global society; works collaboratively with the Director of Information Technology – Educational Services (IT-ES) and the District Media Specialist on all pro ...

Purpose of Position To manage and direct the activities of the Adult Services Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position, but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Manage Adult Services staff and library substitutes, assign responsibilities, maintain schedules and records. Supervise Adult Services area, provide assistance to library users in locating and using library materials and facilities, assist and train library users with use of technology, maintain work area and equipment. Assist Director with hiring adult services staff or other staff. Train and evaluate adult services staff, library substitutes and volunteers. Plan, organize and present adult programs. He ...

Organization Overview Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries. Opportunity Abt Associates seeks bright, talented, and intellectually curious students to add to our talent pipeline. As a paid intern in the Reputational Capital Department you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while being exposed to challenging projects and learning from s ...

Professional, supervisory and administrative work directing the day to day operation of the Library. Duties include staff scheduling, attention to physical branch facility, selecting, training and evaluating branch staff. Work also includes developing and implementing programs, services and special events to promote use of the library branch and related work as required.Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, paraprofessional and clerical employees engaged invarious phases of library operations. Position reports to Library Director. ...

Python, Ruby, CSS. Can you "speak" our language? Arapahoe Libraries is looking for a creative, engaging trainer who is excited about developing and teaching technology of all "languages" to our patrons. If your passion and qualifications meet our needs, we want to hear from you! Role:Plan and deliver coding and cloud technology classes for patrons of all ages Major Duties and Responsibilities: 30% DEVELOPMENT - Aligns technology classes with the District's goals and objectives, and with the identified interests of patrons; Works within the internal processes and workflow of department. Develops class schedule for self on a trimester basis; Responsible for entry of information into meeting reservation system; Keeps classes current by extending own ideas, and those submitted by patrons an ...

The University of Northern Colorado Libraries seeks a collaborative and enthusiastic individual for the position of Archives and Special Collections Librarian /Assistant Professor of University Libraries. This is a contract-renewable faculty position with an expectation of scholarly activity and service. The Archives and Special Collections Librarian reports to the Head of Archival Services. The Archives and Special Collections Librarian will participate in all aspects of archival work in an academic archival repository, but will focus on coordinating efforts to improve the accessibility of collections through accessioning, arrangement and description. Responsibilities include: Working closely with the Head of Archival Services to determine priorities, procedures and plans for collect ...

It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District to seek, engage and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill PPLD’s mission by providing children’s programming, children’s reference and readers’ advisory services. This position uses comprehensive knowledge of library science, the PPLD children’s collection, electronic databases, current technologies, and community resources. Essential Functions: Provides expertise regarding children’s developmental stages, interests, community needs and children’s literature Works on the public service desks providing reference service to walk-ins, over the phone, and via electro ...

Job title: Guide (part customer education, part reference advocate, part event planning) Business Unit: Branch Services Hiring Pay range: $3,957 to $4,551 per month Job Type: Full-time; exempt; benefitted Have you dreamed of making a difference in the lives of teens? We will look to you to create magical and transformative experiences for our teens at Anythink Wright Farms. In this role you can show your passion for audio production, digital photography, 3D printing, gaming and more while helping teens express their creative side. If you have a friendly and approachable style that teens connect with, love teen literature, music and media, thrive on inventing innovative programming and have a curiosity to explore technology and social media, then being a Teen Guide at Anythink Wright Fa ...

The Collection Management Librarianmanages academic library collections, monitors academic programs, and works with faculty to match resources with course assignments, adding library resources as needed. Our library team of four librarians and one staff member serves approximately 1,300 traditional undergraduates and 5,000 adult and distance learners in a dynamic and growing academic library.The library offers a creative and friendly environment that focuses on student and faculty support.We are a flexible team that embraces new technology and user demands to provide excellent library service. This 12-month position offers faculty rank and status, professional development funds, staff benefits, and vacation. This position will require an evening and a Saturday work rotation.Duties and Resp ...

Job title: Wrangler: part product placement, part inventory control, part display technicianBusiness Unit: Branch ServicesPay Range: $9.35 per hourJob Class: Part-time, non-exempt Job description: We are changing the way people think about libraries, but our products are still the cornerstone of our operation. You will be in charge of ensuring our books, media and music are out on our shelves, ready to be picked up by our library customers. You will be refreshing displays and making sure the materials are in their correct locations. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are organized, detail-oriented, and keep things in tip-top order. You can’t rest until everything is put away; quite s ...

Job title: Wrangler: part product placement, part inventory control, part display technicianBusiness Unit: Branch ServicesPay Range: $9.35 per hourJob Class: Part-time, non-exempt Job description: We are changing the way people think about libraries, but our products are still the cornerstone of our operation. You will be in charge of ensuring our books, media and music are out on our shelves, ready to be picked up by our library customers. You will be refreshing displays and making sure the materials are in their correct locations. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are organized, detail-oriented, and keep things in tip-top order. You can’t rest until everything is put away; quite s ...

Southern Utah University’s Sherratt Library invites applications from individuals with vision, creativity, energy, and initiative for a position driving the University’s open textbook initiative. Works with faculty and departments adopting open textbooks. Reviews syllabi and assignments, tracks adoptions, effect on student learning, and fiscal savings for students. Teaching opportunity as well. Full Time, 10.5 month, four-year term, non-tenure track faculty appointment. First considerations begin April 3, 2017. Desired starting date: July 1, 2017. Complete job description and application online at http://jobs.suu.edu or use the direct link at https://jobs.suu.edu/postings/1229 ...

Are you passionate about libraries? The Arapahoe Library District is looking for a full-time, Manager of Web Systemsto join our progressive library system. Please read the complete job description, and if these are experiences and qualifications you have, we want to hear from you! Role:Administers the Integrated Library System database, public website, online public access catalog, and other support and subscription based software to ensure their continuous operation and usability. Supervises the Integrated Library System/Website and Technology Specialist teams. Location:Support Services, 12855 E. Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, CO 80112 Reports to:Director of Digital Services & Library Material Services Supervises: 6 Position:40 hours, full-time, exempt position SalaryRange:$ 8 ...

The Technology Analyst I position performs regular maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of PC’s at all locations in the District. The position serves as a liaison within the District for first-level information systems problem management and trouble shooting. Work is performed under general supervision. Essential Duties:• Supports DCL staff with day-to-day, first-level technology questions and needs through the District's Help Desk. •Performs regular maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of PC’s at all locations in the District. Relies on supervisor, advanced in-house personnel, or vendors to resolve complex software, hardware or telecommunications problems. • Performs setup and installation of computer hardware and software. Assists with software upgrade ...