APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org/Jobs at the Application Tab
Attachments should be submitted online in the following file types: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
Requires resume and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter.
If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 531 - 6333, ext. 6086.
CLOSING DATE: Application materials must be received by June 17, 2019 at 9:59 p.m. MDT
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All selected candidates…
are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right ... Read More
Posted May 28, 2019
Librarian I/Cataloger Technical Services
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
Headquarters Branch
An employee in this position acts as primary assistant to the technical services manager; may regularly act as Person-in-Charge in absence of department manager. Responsible for overseeing the general workflow of the department's acquisitions and processing duties, tracking outstanding orders, and supervising, scheduling & training all Administrative Support Specialists in the department.
• Copy bibliographic records (various formats) from OCLC (Online Computer Library Center – a bibliographic repository for libraries around the world), apply locally established edits, assign Dewey Decimal classification number, and download into the library's ILS (Integrated Library System). • Manage orders on various vendor websites and download the orders into the ILS. Create manual ... Read More
Posted May 28, 2019
Librarian II – Reference/Instruction LibrarianThe Dick Smith Library at Tarleton State University is seeking a Reference/Instruction Librarian. Reporting to the Manager for Research and Learning, this Librarian is responsible for providing reference and instruction services available through the Library. The position will be responsible for providing the following services: Assisting and instructing patrons in the use of library databases, reference tools, and other library equipment.Assisting in monitoring all aspects of virtual Reference services including reference questions, promoting the service, and maintain associated statistical data.Researching, synthesizing, interpreting and communicating concrete and abstract data to answer a multitude of questions from patrons ranging from Ta ... Read More
Posted May 27, 2019
Position Summary: Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the Library’s mission by providing direct customer-focused public service, implementing programs, or participating in targeted activities for a designated age group or service area.
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the Library; maintains confidentiality in all customer and staff interactions.
Provides direct public services to customers as they visit the library, call on the telephone, or communicate in a virtua ... Read More
Posted May 24, 2019
Do you want to be a Director, running your own mini-library on wheels? Learn all aspects of being a director in your Mobile Kingdom (it’s a bookmobile). Head out on the highway in beautiful Northeast Colorado servicing Yuma, Kit Carson, Phillips, Washington and Logan counties. Housed in friendly Wray, CO., the Northeast Colorado Bookmobile Service is accepting applications for the Director position. As Director you will: organize, supervise and direct all functions for daily operation of the Bookmobile; prepare a budget and keep financial records; and, as the Head staff member of three, you will report to a board. Further, you’ll experience firsthand the supportive director community in Colorado through participation with other directors.This position makes a true difference in the liv ... Read More
Posted May 24, 2019
The Reference & Archives Librarian will provide library reference services to students, faculty, and staff at the research help desk. Additionally, the librarian will develop, promote, and deliver engaging information literacy instruction primarily at the Littleton campus with occasional travel to the Parker and Castle Rock campuses. Additional duties include managing the Archives Collection, staying current on library best practices and trends, being actively involved in assessment, performing interlibrary loan duties, and maintaining the Reserve Collection. The evening librarian is responsible for meeting patron needs and following closing procedures as the staff person in charge. This position reports to the Director of the Library & Learning Commons.
The Library and Learning ... Read More
Posted May 24, 2019
Teen Services Librarian - Belmar Library and Kids and Families Librarian - Golden Library
Jefferson County Public Library
Lakewood and Golden
Do you deliver a high level of customer service? Do you want to create and present programming to library patrons? Are you inspired to provide dynamic leadership in teen services or children's programming, subject matter mentoring for staff, and proactive community outreach? If you are a dynamic, customer-focused, forward-thinking individual with an aptitude for technology who enjoys serving the public, then one of these full time positions may be the job for you!
We have 2 full time Librarian positions available:
Belmar Library - Teen Services Librarian
Golden Library - Kids and Families Librarian
Provide holistic library service and create a positive, inviting atmosphere for all patrons.
Handle the most difficult patron questions by utilizing complex research skills.
Be a lib ... Read More
Posted May 24, 2019
What You'd Do
Create lifelong library customers by implementing library services designed for customers of all ages seeking materials and quick service. Provide advisory and reference assistance while roving the building and at stationary service points. Provide adult programming. Design engaging displays and participate in merchandising of the entire collection. Participate in community outreach and collection maintenance activities. Develop additional skills by working collaboratively across Central Library departments. Communicate effectively about issues and initiatives with customers, staff and administration. ... Read More
Posted May 23, 2019
The Garfield County Public Library District is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Circulation Coordinator to join our talented team at theRifle Branch Library.
This position is responsible for training and supporting library staff in performing basic circulation functions (i.e., check-in, check-out, holds, claims, notices, etc.); managing the circulation desk, overseeing the use of public computers, and scheduling the staff at the library. This position works closely with the Branch Manager and supports the Branch Manager's goals and expectations. As a member of the District’s Circulation team, the Circulation Coordinator is responsible for understanding and enforcing all District policies and procedures, and supporting the Library District’s mission, vision and values. T ... Read More
Posted May 23, 2019
This is a one-year, Librarian I position. Masters of Library Science/ Information Science degree or the ability to obtain one in six months from position closing from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is required. The candidate will perform a variety of professional librarian functions, with a focus on adult collection development for various formats. In addition to collection development, the candidate will provide referenceand advisory services, act as the Person in Charge and participate in all levels of library work. ... Read More
Posted May 23, 2019
Come join our team. The Eugene Public Library Foundation (EPLF) is seeking a self-starter with good community relations, organizational, and managerial skills to serve as the full-time Executive Director (ED). The Executive Director carries out Foundation goals and raises funds for the library and for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Eugene program, collaborates with Eugene Public Library staff and City of Eugene staff and officials to ensure the EPLF mission is consistent with goals and needs of the library. The ED is responsible for the Foundation’s financial management, stewardship and development, and administration of policies and procedures. Our community and Board require respect for diverse cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs.
Lead. The E ... Read More
Posted May 22, 2019
We are seeking a self-starter with good community relations, organizational, and managerial skills to serve as the full-time Executive Director (ED) of the Eugene Public Foundation (EPLF). The Executive Director executes Foundation goals and raises funds for the library and for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Eugene program. When appropriate and necessary, the ED collaborates with Eugene Public Library staff and City of Eugene staff and officials to ensure the EPLF mission is consistent with goals and needs of the library. The ED is responsible for the Foundation’s financial management, stewardship and development, and administration of policies and procedures. Our community and Board require respect for diverse cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious belief ... Read More
Posted May 22, 2019
Want to inspire people and make a difference in the community?Have a desire to engage patrons in literacy and lifelong learning?Apply for our Programming Librarian position at the Ladd Library.
This full-time, benefitted position will focus on engaging, interactive programming for all ages with a focus on technology, job skills, and intergenerational experiences. Areas of focus for the first year include:
Create and implement Saturday Programming – to build usage on newly opened Saturday hours, develop and present programming every Saturday. These programs will vary in target audience – many/most being intended for intergenerational audiences, but selected programs also intended to attract specific audiences.
Library-led Adult Programming – create an ongoing series o ... Read More
Posted May 22, 2019
The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries seeks an innovative, engaged individual to serve in the newly created Head of Sciences Spaces and User Experience position. This non-tenure stream faculty position will manage staff and reimagine roles, services, and spaces of two branches (Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library and Leonard H. Gemmill Engineering, Mathematics & Physics Library) and other Libraries Sciences spaces. This position, in collaboration with the department’s director, faculty, and staff will implement user-driven, responsive, and innovative services and collections that meet the needs of CU Boulder’s STEM community. This individual practices engaged leadership and management for nine members of the Sciences Department supported by approxima ... Read More
Posted May 21, 2019
We are looking for an innovative teacher to join our team in redefining the limits of the classroom. We are launching proficiency based learning by utilizing a personalized, student-directed approach. The goal is for students to develop the cognitive skills and habits of success that will carry them into their futures filled with a deep sense of purpose. Willingness to collaborate with team mates, risk trying something new, and build quality relationships with students through mentoring are essential. We desire to see you develop in your own leadership capacity as we build capacity across the school and district. Before applying for this position, please know that our main online presence is through Google Classroom. This is required of all teachers and our students/parents expect it. You ... Read More
Posted May 21, 2019
Work at the Ross-Barnum Branch Library to provide customer service through the performance of both circulation and security responsibilities. Create positive experiences for library customers by checking out and returning books and other library materials, registering customers for library cards, placing holds and ordering books and other library materials from other agencies, correcting database holdings and other varied clerical duties. Check entire building and secure points of entry, exits and interior areas at opening/closing. Ensure customer and staff compliance with general safety/security rules and regulations. Manage and report accidents and incidents that occur on library property. Support the library's goal of being a learning organization by participating in approved learning o ... Read More
Posted May 21, 2019
The McGoogan Library of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE, seeks an innovative and collaborative Head of Special Collections and Archives to join a team of faculty and staff.Through this recruitment, the library is looking for an experienced, dynamic, visionary individual who can lead a growing and active Special Collections and Archives Department.The McGoogan Library is undergoing an extensive renovation that will serve as a hub for wellness, learning, and scholarship. The Special Collections and Archives Department is serving a lead role in the gallery and digital exhibit space of the Wigton Heritage Center, which starts construction in June 2019.
The Head of Special Collections and Archives will manage, coordinate, and oversee the department&rsq ... Read More
Posted May 20, 2019
Library Page
High Plains Library District
Role: Returns library materials to shelves and checks in returned materials enabling patrons to find library materials in places where they expect them to be. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 40% - SHELVING – Shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials; placing materials on the appropriate shelf according to Dewey decimal number, author name, or title in order to return materials to library shelves. (Essential) 30% - CIRCULATION – Checks in returned materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location in order prepare materials for shelving. (Essential) 15% - SHELF READING & SHIFTING – Reads the order of materials on the shelves by checking for correct Dewey decimal or alphabetical order, shifts and straightens materials ... Read More
Posted May 16, 2019
Director of Strategy and Engagement – Jefferson County Public Library (CO)
Jefferson County Public Library (CO) is looking for a standout leader to be our next Director of Strategy and Engagement. In this position, you will help advance our mission, vision and values through the development of integrated strategic solutions and the implementation of an efficient planning and budgeting process. Sound fun? As an integral member of the Executive Team, this position is responsible for strategic internal and external relationships, internal and external communications, and the utilization of research, data and analytics. Sound like you? This position also directs and oversees budget and finance, promotions and marketing, system wide strategic planning, project management, brand oversight ... Read More
Posted May 15, 2019
Since 1996, the Reading Buddies program has been offered by BoulderReads(BR) at the Boulder Public Library (BPL) and is a partnership with CU-Boulder academic departments. Reading Buddies is intended to promote a passion for reading and books in young children. Each Little Buddy is matched with a CU student, their Big Buddy, and spends 90 minutes a week engaging in reading, writing and literacy activities over the course of an academic semester. Reading Buddies is open to children in grades K-3. TheConsultant/Reading Buddies Coordinator provides primary coordination and supervision of the project.
Key Duties and Tasks
Collaborate with BR, Youth services and BPL staff on program delivery
Collaborate with partners to offer Reading Buddies offsite one day a week
Collaborate with CU facu ... Read More
Posted May 15, 2019
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 about revolutionizing adult programming and technology services for customers of all ages? We will look to you to create magical and transformative experiences for our customers that are guided by their inquiries, passions and interests. As an Adult and Technology Guide, you share your passion for our materials and programming through teaching and sharing hands-on experiences with our staff and customers. You are the go-to person on what's new in our adult selection and you're the creative genius behind experiences and programs. You have knowledge and experience with t ... Read More
Posted May 15, 2019
Seeking a highly motivated, self-starter for our Support team - Someone who knows how to nail a reference interview! We are currently seeking an individual for our Support Department who will be assisting our library partners when they have questions about Koha, Libki or Coral. You will build relationships with librarians at many different types of libraries across the US, including small public libraries, museum/corporate libraries and large academic libraries. This position requires an outgoing, confident individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an understanding of library workflows and policies. ... Read More
Posted May 15, 2019
Shimmer – Shout – Shine – Shape the Lexington Public Library (LPL) as the next Executive Director. The successful candidate will lead this pioneering and dynamic Library serving the 322,000 residents of the City of Lexington and Fayette County, KY through its six locations and its virtual services. The seven member Board of Trustees seeks an inspired and gifted Executive Director, who will continue the Library’s stellar programs while developing and implementing new service models. With a committed, innovative staff, an annual $17 million operating budget, a strong Library Foundation, and a supportive Friends of the Library, the Lexington Public Library strives for greatness in serving its diverse communities of the city and the county. LPL’s strategic focus a ... Read More
Posted May 15, 2019
The University of Denver Library brings the history of cultural experience to successive generations, enabling each to gain insight into the human endeavor. The Library is central to discovery and creative interaction among students and faculty. The Library links information and the University community regardless of the location of the information or the individual seeking it.
Position Summary
The University of Denver Hampden Center (located in Lakewood, CO) seeks an enthusiastic technician to perform the daily operations of the Hampden Center (Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm). The candidate will retrieve materials with great exactitude for the DU community, scan article requests, transport materials to and from campus, process returns, and assign materials locations using the local organiza ... Read More
Posted May 14, 2019
The Town of Longmeadow is seeking a full-time, energetic and experienced professional librarian to manage a range of information, programming, and collection development services at Storrs Library. Storrs Library, located on the historic Town Green in Longmeadow, MA, boasts widespread community support. The Programming & Collection Development Librarian provides reference and reader's advisory services, program development (including marketing and implementation), overall responsibility of collection development, technology support, supervision of staff and volunteers, and actively coordinates outreach programs, including the Storrs Library BookBike. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated proficiency in current and emerging trends in collection development, community programming, ... Read More
Posted May 14, 2019
Garfield County Public Library District is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, energetic, and versatile Youth Services Coordinator for the New Castle Branch Library.
This position is responsible for: providing library services and resources to all users, children through adult; planning, promoting, and implementing youth services programs, assisting with the design and implementation of the Summer Reading Program, conducting storytime, performing outreach activities, and collection development.
Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Previous experience with children age 0-10 and teens is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and previous library experience is preferred.Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field combined with library experi ... Read More
Posted May 13, 2019
OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under limited supervision, to catalog non-fiction library books for the circulating and reference collections using nationally established standards; to create and maintain the online catalog to make library collections accessible to the public and staff; to work knowledgeably with cataloging tools and materials in various forms, and to perform related duties as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for independent decision-making for appropriate and accurate original and copy cataloging on incoming Library materials in an automated library system, using a thorough knowledge and understanding of nationally defined and developed guidelines. Must know and use detailed and complex standards and tools including, but not limited to: MARC coding, AACR2 ... Read More
Posted May 13, 2019
Are you passionate about innovative ways of creating,facilitating and enhancing equity of access to library materials, resources, technology andinformation outside physical library walls? Are you motivated to bring library resources andservices to those with limited accessibility? Are you skilled at working directlywith the public and diverse communities to create positive outcomes? If you areready to contribute to the Library's success, then thispart time position may be the job for you!
TheLibrary To You serviceserves patrons in Jefferson County by bringing library resources andservices outside library walls to those with limited accessibility to branches, either due togeographical distance or disabilities, through the library bookmobile, delivery van, home servicesand mail services. Th ... Read More
Posted May 13, 2019
TheAmerican Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)is hiring a Research Librarian in Washington, D.C. The starting salary is $72,447/yr with acomprehensive benefits package. Learn more about this unique and rewarding opportunity to work for the nation’s largest public services employees union and how to apply at https://afscmestaff.org/librarian_job.
Research Librarian I - American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: Starts at $72,447 with union-negotiated wage/step increases
Benefits: List of benefits
Department: Research & Collective Bargaining
Grade: United Staff Union — Grade 8
This position is responsible for providing information and research services to union staff and leadership. The id ... Read More
Posted May 11, 2019
Position Summary: Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the Library’s mission by providing classroom or online English language, G.E.D., or High School Equivalency instruction for adults, and by participating in community outreach events to promote Pikes Peak Library District and its adult education services.
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Provides an encouraging, welcoming point of contact in person, over the phone, or in a virtual environment for adults seeking ESL, G.E.D., or HSE instruction.
Provides instruction in the classroom or online f ... Read More
Posted May 10, 2019