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SENIOR LIBRARIAN, YOUNG ADULT SERVICES(EAST LIBRARY)(40 hours per week, exempt)Position #220123001DATE POSTED: January 10, 2020PRIMARY LOCATION: 5550 N. Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918STARTING WAGE: $24.05 per hour + full benefits (for benefits information, please see: http://ppld.org/jobs/benefits)POSITION HOURS: 40 hours per week per the following schedule: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Note: Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Also, management may require modifications to a position’s schedule, days, times and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change.APPLICATION PROCEDURE:1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on/Jobs the Application tab2. Attachments should be s ...

Are you passionate about providing a great collection for library patrons? Do you like engaging with the community? Is supportive leadership your style? Are you adept at understanding the big picture of an organization as well as the details and processes that turn the wheels? The Pikes Peak Library District seeks an Acquisitions Manager that enjoys interacting with staff, vendors, and patrons; leading and supporting the Acquisitions staff; and curating the adult nonfiction collection. Support the Library’s mission by guiding district-level acquisition of a robust and current print and digital collection through engagement with staff, vendors, the community and other libraries. ...

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work at a library? The Library Associate is our entry-level public-facing position, responsible for customer service, circulation and most everyday library functions. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, helping connect people with resources, and participating in a great work culture, please consider applying for our open position.General SummaryThe Library Associate provides excellent customer service at the library's service points; delivers information services to customers of all ages; assists in the planning and implementation of programs that promote literacy skills and life long learning; and assists in the development and maintenance of the library's collections.As part of the Public Services team, this position promotes ...

JOB OPENING: REFERENCE ASSISTANTThe Cumberland Public Library is seeking a Part-time Reference Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual seeking employment in a growing and innovative public library. The successful candidate will be comfortable with a variety of digital devices, as well as computers, social media, online searching, books, literature and web resources. Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public.This is a 12 hour per week para-professional position under the supervision of the Reference Services Coordinator. Knowledge of library practices, techniques and materials is a plus. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Windows and MS Office, be able to follow written/oral inst ...

General SummaryPerforms work involving processing, handling and shelving of library materials, as well as refreshing displays enabling patrons and staff to find library materials quickly because the materials are in their correct locations.Essential FunctionsResponsible for ensuring the correct order of materials on the shelves by checking for correct Dewey Decimal or alphabetical order, shifting and straightening materials and filling displays as needed.In assigned areas, performs shelf maintenance; monitors condition and appearance of the materials at check-in and during shelf-reading. Communicates to staff librarians the areas of the collection that need to be weeded or need additions.Runs daily requests and expired holds lists; searches for and pulls items on holds shelf and in stacks; ...

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

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 focus primarily on processing retention schedule records for the DU community and will further add inventory control to the processed material by using a local organizational schema specific to the Hampden Center. May act as a backup for the daily operations of the Hampden Center in retrieving materials for DU patrons using the organizational schema and Alma.The University of Denver Hampden Center seeks a knowledgeable and enthusiastic project technician. The candidate will process multi-format collections. They will use descriptive taxonomies in the processing and rehousing of retention sch ...

Job title: Concierge: part customer service, part technology troubleshooting, part product promotionBusiness Unit: Branch ServicesPay range: $15.05 per hourJob Type: Part-time, non-exempt*Spanish speaking candidates are preferred for this position*Job description:You’re the essence of the customer’s experience at the library. You greet people with a smile and welcome them into our library. You enrich people’s lives through meaningful dialogue about our products and services. You earn trust by being knowledgeable about our products and making recommendations that connect with the customer. You help our library customers find the fuel and the spark to unlimited ideas and opportunities.Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dyna ...

Job title: Guide (part customer education, part reference advocate, part event planning)Business Unit: Branch ServicesHiring Pay range: $3,957 to $4,551 per monthJob Type: Full-time; exempt; benefitedAt Anythink, we believe that everyone is creative, and that creativity comes in many forms. We are guided by the philosophy that people thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others and become creators. As guide, you will design informal learning opportunities that create magical, transformative experiences for our customers of all ages in a growing community where the library is at its center. You are the go-to person to find out what's hot in the adult collection you always know what's popular. You love technology, learning about emerging tech trends, and shari ...

Are you looking for an HR job with a progressive organization? Be part of a transformational library committed to connecting the community to new and creative resources in meaningful ways.This HR Manager position:Plans and oversees District-wide human resource services and provides guidance to all levels of management and employees on human resource matters.Determines and implements personnel programs, policies and processes and conducts short and long-term planning personnel planning in support of the District's strategic plan.Is responsible for employee benefits and compensation, personnel issues, recruitment and selection, risk management, safety, training, worker’s compensation, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.Consults with managers and supervisors during the performance review and discipli ...

We have big shoes to fill at Ocean State Libraries! As we prepare to say farewell to our amazing Technology Coordinator, we must begin our search for the next member of our family.Ocean State Libraries (OSL) is a consortium of Rhode Island’s 48 public libraries, St. George’s School and the Office of Library & Information Services. OSL coordinates a statewide library catalog of library materials, digital content and future-ready technology services for its member libraries so they may better serve their patrons and communities. With a headquarters currently located in Warwick, Rhode Island, OSL staff work in the office, on site at member libraries and on site with consortium partners to deliver outstanding service to Rhode Island libraries.OSL is an equal opportunity employer.Ten st ...

Garfield County Libraries is a progressive organization that fosters a culture of open communication, trust, shared learning, and independent quest for knowledge. At Garfield County Libraries it is the responsibility of our leaders to build and sustain staff morale, promote work-life balance, and empower our staff. We are nimble and we welcome and expect, new ideas and challenges to the status quo. We embrace failure as part of the formula for growth. Successful Branch Managers here are those who push themselves and their staff out of their comfort zones; actively participate in the growth of their branch as well as the District; are quick to adapt to change; and effectively communicate to all levels of the District. Garfield County Libraries is a place for innovation and collaboration. We ...

An employee in this position assists in managing the activities of the entire library and serves in the absence of the Director and the Deputy Director. Performs complex administrative and advanced professional library work in system-wide planning, implementation and evaluation of the programs and services areas impacting Youth (customer’s birth through 18). Supervises the Emerging Adult Services Specialist—Teen Services. Offers input on the evaluations of all staff responsible for programs and services in all library locations. Develops and manages county-wide initiatives to improve the well-being and literacy of youth and their families. Develops, coordinates, monitors and evaluates program standards for each location. Works with Librarians II to develop programming for each loca ...

The City of FortLupton Public and School Library is looking for a Librarian. Our Library has two Librarians, one focused on Youth and Family Services and the other focused on Teen and Adult Services. The Teen and Adult Services position is vacant.Our Library is uniquely situated, in that it is both a public and school library. Our library is also a member (not branch) library of the High Plains Library District. We are proud of our small, tight-knit community. It is diverse ethnically, politically and economically and across generations. Among the other qualities and skills that we seek, we are looking for a Librarian who willBring their passion for teen and adult programming and creativity to Fort Lupton.Reach out to our community and create connections with the people who serve our you a ...

Library PageRole: 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 to corre ...

Library PageRole: 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 to corre ...

Library AssociateRole: Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs.Major Duties and Responsibilities:35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. (Essential)20% - CIRCULATION – Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; and follows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; processes holds ...

TheJefferson County Public Library is seeking dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associates toprovide frontline library service to the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond. Helping people find the information they need – whether it be what to read next, how to download an ebook or how to find a job – is what we do all day, every day.We're hiring bilingual (Spanish/English) positions with benefits at the followingJCPL locations:Edgewater: 1 Full TimeLakewood: 1 Full TimeColumbine: 1 Part TimeAre you passionate about providing outstanding customer service for our organization and community?Do you want to deliver innovative library services and programming to a vibrant and engaged community? Are you excited about joining a team that consistently lives up t ...

TheJefferson County Public Library is seeking dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associates toprovide frontline library service to the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond. Helping people find the information they need – whether it be what to read next, how to download an ebook or how to find a job – is what we do all day, every day.Openings includefull time andpart time positions with benefits, in all JCPL locations:Standley Lake, Arvada, Edgewater, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Lakewood,Belmar, Columbine, Evergreen, and Conifer as well as the Bookmobile housed at the Lakewood Library.Are you passionate about providing outstanding customer service for our organization and community?Do you want to deliver innovative library services and programming to a vibrant ...

Position TitleReference Librarian—Instructor/Assistant ProfessorDepartmentLibraryPosition CategoryFacultyAbout CCRIThe Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increas ...

The La Conner Regional Library Board of Trustees is seeking a vibrant librarydirector to provide input to the design and construction process of the newlibrary, to transform the library’s programming and culture to better meet thechanging needs of the communities it serves, and to champion the increasinglyimportant role of the library as a community center – a destination for lifelongdiscovery and inspiration. ...

What You'd DoSPANISH FLUENCY REQUIREDWork at the Rodolfo Gonzales Branch Library to create positive experiences for library customers by providing programming and outreach, designed to educate and promote library usage, to a wide variety of audiences. Provide early literacy outreach to children between the ages of 0-5 years and give storytimes in both English and Spanish. Implement library services and resources including intergenerational and bilingual programming to a diverse customer base. Assist customers in circulation, reference and readers/media advisory. Work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers. Oversee library operations as assigned.You HaveKnowledge of programming. Skill in presenting information to a diverse range of ages and cultures, individually and in groups. Skill ...

What You'd DoSPANISH FLUENCY REQUIREDCreate lifelong library customers by implementing library services designed for customers of all ages seeking popular materials and quick service.Provide readers advisory, reference assistance and adult programming with a focus on teen services and programs. Design engaging displays and participate in merchandising of the entire collection.Participate in community outreach and collection maintenance activities.Communicate effectively about issues and initiatives with customers, staff and administration.You HaveKnowledge of publishing trends.Knowledge and experience with developing and presenting story times for young children as well as adult programming.Skill in using and assisting customers with technology.Skill in eye-catching display design and merc ...

Library Associate – Virtual ServicesRole:Answers patron requests for information and assistance via the phone and online.Major Duties and Responsibilities:40% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. E20% - CIRCULATION – Assists patrons with renewing materials, placing holds, paying fines and fees and other circulation related processes and procedures. E15% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION – Applies digital technology skills by answering questions in order to assist patrons in using libra ...

Library Associate - Mobile Services   Role:    Drives mobile services vehicles to off- site locations to assist patrons with information and educational requests, handles material check in and out, and plans and conducts programming.    Major Duties and Responsibilities:     40% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. E   15% - OUTREACH PROGRAMMING – Plans informative and entertaining programs and outreach events such as school visits and computer classes for patro ...

Youth Services LibrarianThe Durham Public Library in Durham, Connecticut seeks an innovative, flexible, and enthusiastic librarian to join our team and support 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:Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services, planning and conducting innovative programs and services for children and young adults, with emphasis on programming for elementary-age, tween, and teen patronsIn conjunction with the Head of Youth Services, developing and maintaining the print and media collections for children and young adultsEngaging ...

The hiring range for this position is $65,158-$83,076.Are you a leader in the digital creative community? Are you innovative, a master of technology, and a skilled educator? Are you able tointeract and collaborate on a cross functional team who focuses on quality? If you have high level skills in implementing new and creative technology,this full time position, in our Information Technology division, may be the job for you!Responsible for deploying new innovative technologies and revitalizing current systems to Jefferson County library patrons, including planning the system, creating cost analyses, ordering supplies, coordinating with vendors and outside partners, working on or supervising the installment of components, scheduling tests of the system and creating training for patrons and f ...

Under the general direction of the Adult Services Supervisor, performs professional duties in the Adult Services Department. Provides timely information services and reader's advisory, innovative programming and event planning, timely and relevant collection development and regular outreach to the community. Services will primarily be focused on adult patrons, but may also be provided for children and teens. Performs other work as required. Schedule includes evenings and rotating weekend hours. This position is 32 hours per week. Our ideal candidate will embrace our strategic goals to Engage Community, Champion Literacy, and Spark Imagination and Learning. We inform, involve and inspire to enhance the quality of life in our community. ...

The Emporia Public Library is looking for an energeticYouth Services Assistant.This position must enjoy working with children ages birth to fifth grade and their families/caregivers on a regular basis and occasionally working with tweens and teens. This position will be responsible for planning and administering programs and promoting literacy to the community in a variety of ways and locations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills; a competence in technology; be creative, positive and promote excellent customerservice. This candidate must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with co-workers and library patrons. This is a 40 hour a week position and must be available to work nights and weekends.A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Bac ...

Job Description:Works with school librarians, teachers, administrators, and staff to provide guidance and professional development to enhance library programs. Works as a member of the district library team to collaboratively plan events, literacy events, library programs, and supports the district literacy plan. Serves as a consultant/coach to school librarians and serves as a resource to administrators, staff, community, and other departments at all times. ...