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Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for m ...

An employee in this position is required to provide reference service and readers' advisory in youth literature. Develops and presents programs for youth from birth through grade 12. May act as supervisor in charge on a regular basis in the absence of the manager. Works with other YS Librarian II's under the direction of the Division Manager for Youth Services to plan and implement new services and programs for youth. May be assigned system-wide responsibilities such as grant management, new service development, or ordering materials. Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and schedules Youth Services staff within the assigned branch or within the system to ensure policies and procedures are followed, customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance, and pleasant working condi ...

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 dynamic realm? Who you are: You are warm and friendly, and you just like helping people. You’re outgoing – you love letting people know what’s new and ...

To facilitate the dissemination and retrieval of technical scientific information, CPW has maintained a research library since the 1960's. This library function has been primarily administered through the Mammals Research Section. However, the library serves the needs of the four CPW research groups consisting of Aquatic, Avian, Mammals, and Wildlife Health, and serves the technical needs of the entire CPW through web-, email-, and mail-based services to find, retrieve, catalog, and disseminate information pertinent to the conservation and management of fish and wildlife species in Colorado.This position is represented by a solo librarian whoadministers and oversees all aspects of the CPW research library functions. Functions include acquiring, cataloging, and shelving traditional library ...

The Student Engagement Librarian is a 12-month library faculty position with rank leading to tenure. Reporting to the Student Success Coordinator, the Student Engagement Librarian collaborates with personnel across the Collections and Archives division and throughout the university to develop and promote library services that support student success, recruitment, and retention. The Student Engagement Librarian provides in-person and online research assistance and instruction; develops online instructional materials; promotes library instruction for first-year experience classes, the first year writing program and other core curriculum courses; and provides outreach to students and faculty at K-12 schools, concurrent programs, external campuses, and two-year partner institution ...

Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library is its efforts to connect people to the transforming power of knowledge. The Grand Rapids Public Library seeks a successful, responsible Library Director to provide innovation and inspiration for the library and the City of Grand Rapids. Working with a seven-member Board of Library Commissioners, the successful candidate will have a strong background in developing collaborative external partnerships, and continue to move the library forward as a vital civic institution. GRPL is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include preparing young learners to be successful in school; growing cultural communities to access and use the library; ...

Routinely provides direct customer service. Uses high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs and create a positive, inviting interaction. Provides information, referrals, and assistance to patrons by phone. Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons or forwards complaints to appropriate staff as necessary. Performs simple to moderately complex research activities. Locates materials through the use of electronic databases in JCPL, other library systems, and other sources. Refer patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary; and advise about online searching. As needed, specializes in service to specific market segments (Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, bilingual speaking, reading and writing skills in Engli ...

Jefferson County Public Library is looking for an entry level,part-time Help Desk Technician to work up to 20 hours per week at our Lakewood Library Administration offices. The schedule will be: Thursdays - 7:00AM to 3:00PM Fridays - 7:00AM to 2:30PM Saturdays - 8:00AM to 12:30PM After a training period, there is the possibility of working from home for the Saturday shift.If so, you must be able to provide an internet connection of at least 1.5Mbps.If this schedule works for you, and your skills match the Essential Duties and Qualifications, we welcome your application!! Essential Duties: Support involves ticket creation and management of user issues, which will include computer systems administration and support tasks, Library System specific applications and hardware. ...

The Fremont Area District Library’s Board of Trustees seek a Library Director excited and ready to move a great Library to a stellar Library—one who honors People, Place and Platform—three pillars of the Library’s new 2017-2018 Strategic Plan. Serving a District of 13,000 residents, the 42,000-square foot Library (expanded in 2000) has a staff of fifteen, a collection of 139,000+ items, a Local History room, and an annual operating budget of $830,000. FADL is an independent taxing District funded by a perpetual mill levy based on property tax. The new Director will provide quality leadership, direct and support staff, work well with an established Friends of the Library, collaborate with local organizations and agencies, and bring new ideas and exciting change to th ...

You are the Anythink manager for the district's beautiful Huron Street location a 25,000-square-foot library opening its doors to library customers in the communities of Northglenn, Thornton, Federal Heights and surrounding areas. As an Anythink manager, you love people and are passionate about nurturing curious minds. When it comes to running a library, you can do it all. If you've got everything it takes to manage people, projects, deadlines, events and ideas with a winning style and assurance, this is the position for you. Job Description: We believe in connections at Anythink.This posting is your connection to an amazing opportunity to be a part of something bigger to learn and grow in a role with creative, innovative people while working in a collaborative work environment. We are l ...

The Director of Children’s Services is an integral member of the management team, working directly under the Assistant County Librarian of Public Services, providing insight on best practices for children’s services in libraries. We are looking for an energetic individual with a sense of humor. Our new director will lead the dedicated professionals of our Children’s Services team, providing programming guidance and training to staff working directly with children at the ten locations of Spartanburg County Public Libraries. Our Children’s Services team embraces the Every Child Ready to Read initiative and incorporates fun and engaging storytimes and playtimes at each location. Each location provides toys in their children’s area to enhance Every Child Ready to ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is seeking anIntegrated Library System (ILS) Administratorwho is passionate about learning and applying new and enhanced technological developments to support the delivery of innovative and responsive library services. This position administers the WCLS Integrated Library System (ILS) and peripherals, supporting a variety of services including circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reports, external interface functions, and public access for our 10-branch and 1-bookmobile library system. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and three or more years’ relevant library experience working with integrated library systems or related products; Master’s in Library Science and State of Washington Librarian certification preferred. Full time ...

This position reports to the Law Library Director and is responsible for the technical services operations of the Westminster Law Library, including acquisitions, cataloging and metadata services, and e-resource management. This position currently has supervisory responsibility for a part-time staff member as well as the technical services work of the law library’s student workers, and this position will play a leading role in the continuing implementation of a next-generation library management system (LMS). This position also assists in the management of the law library’s day-to-day operations as a part of a three-person library management team, along with the Director and the Assistant Director, which includes key areas such as strategic planning, assessment, communication, ...

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; benefittedWe are excited to be adding one Adult/Tech Guide in our Bennett, Commerce City, and Perl Mack branches! 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 a ...

The University of Denver Libraries, comprised of the Main Library at the Anderson Academic Commons, the Bonfils Stanton Music Library in the Newman Center, and the Hampden Center, is a highly collaborative, team-based organization that serves a diverse population, ranging from our students, staff, and faculty to public and other academic patrons from the surrounding region. The Anderson Academic Commons is the campus centerpiece for collaborative, technology-infused teaching, learning and engagement. The University Libraries is central to discovery and creative interaction among students and faculty, and provide collections, services, personnel, and systems that support the teaching and research programs of the University. The institution is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally d ...

The City and County of Broomfield invites you to apply for this innovative and exciting new opportunity! Do you have a desire to develop STEAM programs and activities for all ages? Apply online by 5 pm on December 6, 2017. #2017-00292 STEAM Coordinator. One full-time position with excellent benefits. Hours may include evenings and weekends. This position will primarily be located at the 6 Garden Center facility.In partnership with Broomfield schools, businesses, and other appropriate partners, the STEAM Coordinator will develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Artsand Math) programs and activities for all ages. Programs and activities will support inquiry and problem-based learning. The incumbent will be trained to incorporate problem-based learning (PBL) methodology and multi-p ...

Summary: Develops, coordinates, and provides library services, primarily outside of the library branches, to culturally diverse and underserved residents and communities throughout the District. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Delivers programs that reduce barriers to library service for children, teens and adults based on socioeconomic circumstances, culture, privilege, language, gender, ability and other diversities. Delivers programs at various locations in the community or inside the library to address community and educational needs, including those of unserved and underserved populations. Delivers programs and services such as story times and classes in English and in Spanish or Arabic. Selects and promotes materials by and about underrepresented communities, addressi ...

Summary: Responsible for the selection of materials and collection maintenance as part of centralized collection development department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Selects and maintains circulating and reference collections using community and professional standards and library policy. Order materials using vendor websites. Order materials in a timely manner ensuring the steady flow of materials. Coordinates weeding projects and provides training and support in the use of weeding procedures. Negotiates vendor relations. Responsible for the development of special collection. Collaborates with other departments, librarians and branches to support their collection needs. Analyzes statistical data in order to determine collection improvement strategies. Implements ...

9-month temporary appointment The University of Colorado Denver’s Auraria Library seeks a detail oriented 9-month temporary Firm Order Acquisitions Specialist. This position’s primary role will be to oversee the Library’s acquisition of all single-title items purchased via credit card, and direct from vendors (e.g. print books, ebooks, DVDs, CDs, streaming videos, PDF files, dissertations). Job Overview: Ordering all firm single title items (e.g. print books, ebooks, DVDs, CDs, streaming videos, PDF files, dissertations, etc.). Conducts pre-order searching to determine duplicate titles and vendor selection. Monitors the catalog records of shelf-ready materials and updates copy-cataloging when necessary. Paying invoices in the ILS. Schedule: 40 hours per week Mo ...

Role:Returns library materials to shelves and checks in returned materials. Enables 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. E30% - CIRCULATION – Checks in returned materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location in order prepare materials for shelving. E15% - 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 correct the order as needed ...

This position is for the Head of the Collection Management Unit for the Albuquerque Public Library. Direct, manage, supervise and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing services within the Materials Support Unit; including supervising the activities and operations of those engaged in maintaining the collection and distribution; coordinating assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Library Director. ...

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Manages interlibrary loan (ILL) services including both lending and borrowing; completes repairs for damaged books and other library materials using current preservation methods and standards. RESPONSIBILITIES (· denotes essential/primary responsibilities, o denotes secondary responsibilities) Supervise the operation of the Interlibrary Loan Department including both borrowing and lending operations. Supervise student workers in the day-to-day operations of the departments, including on-going training as needed. Use and manage specialized library software and services, including ILLIAD, OCLC, RAPID, and integrated library system to process ILL requests. Search for and order a variety of materials (monographs, theses, government documents, conference proce ...

Under the mission of CDE, the position provides administrative and research support for staff from two offices in the State Library: Office of Networking and Resource Sharing (NRS) and Office of Library Research Service (LRS). Staff from both the offices includes two directors, five consultants, one system administrator, one web developer, one research analyst, one research assistant and other temporary staff as needed. The position also provides general administrative support for other State Library staff. Assist NRS and LRS offices with projects and duties as needed.Work within the State Library administrative team to ensure the NRS and LRS teams are well supported, included and informed of all Division activities.Provide administrative services, which require staying current on CDE p ...

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration. Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services. Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children's programs. Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection of staff. Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a library or a library program. Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures. Interpret, explain and enforce City policies pertaining to ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of staff within the Information Services department. Coordinates/facilitates staff training. Acts as branch supervisor in absence of branch manager. Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules staff (permanent and temporary). In conjunction with Branch Manager; screens applications for vacant positions; conducts interviews; performs reference checks; completes and submits all recruitment paperwork. Assigns duties for projects and day-to-day activities. Oversees and coordinates branch’s Book A Librarian service. Compiles, prepares, and maintains reports, records, and statistics for the department. Perfo ...

The Montrose Regional Library District is seeking applicants for a part-time Adult Services Librarian. This is a 20-hour per week position that includes evening and weekend hours. The starting salary for this position is $15/hr. Under general direction, the Adult Services Librarian performs a wide range of professional tasks related to the operation of the Adult Services department, with primary focus on adult reference and readers’ advisory; technology training and assistance; collection management; and teen summer reading program planning and delivery. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited from ALA is preferred. One year experience working as a library professional is required. An equiva ...

The Montrose Regional Library District is seeking applicants for the position of Adult Services Librarian. This is a full time position that includes evening and weekend hours. The starting salary for this position is $15/hr. Under general direction, the Adult Services Librarian performs a wide range of professional tasks related to the operation of the Adult Services department, with primary focus on adult reference and readers’ advisory; technology training and assistance; collection management; and teen summer reading program planning and delivery. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited from ALA is preferred. One year experience working as a library professional is required. An equivalen ...

The Montrose Regional Library District is seeking applicants for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This is a full time position that includes evening and weekend hours. The starting salary for this position is $15/hr. Under general direction, the Youth Services Librarian performs a wide range of professional tasks related to the operation of the Youth Services Department, with primary focus on literacy programs and activities; summer reading program planning and delivery; collection development and integration of emerging technologies into departmental offerings. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited from ALA is preferred. One year experience working as a library professional is required ...

Our Library Service Center, located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, has an opportunity for a Catalog and Collections Librarian. In addition to the Essential Duties listed below, the ideal candidate will be able to lead various temporary staff, interns and volunteers at different times during the calendar year. Also, experience in collaborative work groups would be helpful.If you are a quick learner with Library experience who enjoys working with statistical data and reports, and who has a high level of comfort with the use of computers and software, then this fast-paced, detail-oriented job may be for you! Read on and find out! ESSENTIAL DUTIES Participate in transferring, loading, deleting, and quality control checking of MARC records from various vendors (B&T, MWT, Recorded Books, Hoop ...

Have you been asked, "When are you going to grow up?" Do you feel comfortable in a room full of teens? Do you know who John Green is? We might have the perfect job for you. Clearview Library District is looking for a community-oriented, innovative, and compassionate person who will oversee all teen/young adult services and collections. The person for this job is as comfortable in the library as they are out in the community. Desk-sitters need not apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, conducts or coordinates, and evaluates a regular schedule of high quality and inclusive programs for teens. Programs occur both in and outside of the library. Performs collection development with an emphasis on developing and marketing teen materials, including selecting and ordering materia ...