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TheOshkosh Public Library (WI)Board of Trustees seeks a collaborative team leader who can build relationships within the community as its next Library Director. Working from a single historic location with a $3.8 million budget and 39 FTE staff, the Library Director will work to meet the library’s mission statement and help the nearly 67,000 residents ‘find knowledge resources; provide free access to information; preserve local history; and create a vibrant community gathering place’. Highlights include a strong endowment fund, a supportive Board of Trustees, and a commitment to local history and genealogy. The 10-member board has nine members appointed by the mayor (with the concurrence of City Council), and one appointed by the County Executive. The library recently transitioned it ...

The OER Instructional Designer is a two-year, grant-funded position that provides skilled support to twelve teams of faculty developing, adapting, and publishing OER across a variety of disciplines. Reporting to the OER for Social Justice Project Director, the incumbent will coordinate with faculty members, librarians, and instructional technologists/designers from across four California colleges and universities to design, develop, and implement OER to improve the affordability, accessibility, and diversity of course materials for twelve high-enrollment courses.This position is fully funded from the point of hire (target date Jan 8, 2024) through December 31, 2025 through the U.S. Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot grant. ...

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retainingthe best talentand our strategies includehiring in at market payand creating career development opportunities.In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.Hiring range $18 - 20 per hourThis part-time position is non-exempt per FLSAand is eligible for overtime compensation.Work Schedule: This part-time position will be expected to work 20 hours per week, including: 12-5 alternating Sundays, one evening shift per week 11-8 and 9-5 alternating Friday and Saturday.Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications recei ...

Greenhouse Studios at the University of Connecticut is accepting applications for a Post MLIS/MIS/Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate with an anticipated start date of October 2023.The Greenhouse Studios Post MLIS/MIS/Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate contributes leadership, project management, and research expertise to the Sourcery project (sourceryapp.org), an open-source web application that provides improved access to remote archival documents. The Greenhouse Studios Post MLIS/MIS/Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead end-user outreach efforts and work closely with the design and development team to plan and implement new technical features. The ideal candidate will bring one or a combination of the following to the position: experience in the production of digital scho ...

Due to retirement, the Wellesley Free Library is seeking a fearless, flexible and fun leader to join our team full time (35 hours/week). The Information Services Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Wellesley Free Library’s (WFL) Information Services Department. The incumbent supervises and schedules seven permanent Departmental personnel and has supervisory responsibility for collection development of the adult materials collections as well as development and promotion of innovative programs for adults and teens.Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Information Services Supervisor manages the Department’s staff and services, and works with the Supervisory Team to meet Departmental goals and objectives. The incumbent’s work requires the ability to stay abreast of e ...

DescriptionEnglish/Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Hiring salary: $53,147. The full-time benefits package includes employer-paid health care coverage, valued at $10,584. Dependent health-care coverage is also available (valued at up to $23,000). Our benefits package summary is available on the careers page.Position OverviewPlans, organizes, directs, and manages Children's Library services in a branch library. May assume responsibility for staff in the absence of the Branch Manager.Work EnvironmentPerforms work under typical library conditionsLibrary hours require evening and weekend workMakes contacts with the public, schools, other libraries, nonprofits, civic organizations, government agencies and other professional organizationsRegularly interacts with other person ...

The Middletown Public Library is looking for a 35 hours per week Youth Services Librarian to work in our small library with a new and passionate youth services staff with big ideas. Work with a full time children’s assistant, part time teen assistant, and brand new library director during a very exciting time in MPL history – helping design a brand new library and imagine a youth services department of your dreams! This job might be for you if: -Your librarianship is people-centered. -You have interest and experience developing programs and collections for kids and teens ages 0-18. -You have interest and knowledge on the current trends of youth-focused technology and applications. -Your public service is rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community. Qualifications This role wi ...

Title: Library Specialist - Spanish SpeakerLocation: Eloise May Library - 1471 S. Parker Road Denver, CO 80231Reports to: SupervisorSupervises: 0Position: Full-time, non-exempt. Flexible availability is required including evenings and weekends.Schedule:Week 1Monday 8:30-5Tuesday 12:30-9Wednesday 8:30-5Thursday 8:30-5Saturday 8:30-5Week 2Sunday 8:30-5Tuesday 12:30-9Wednesday 12:30-9Thursday 8:30-5Friday 8:30-5Note: Demonstrated Proficiency in Spanish, required. (Eligible for a language stipend of $50.00 per pay period)Pay Rate: $18.50 - $21.45Purpose: Welcome and assist patrons in the use of the library by delivering outstanding, inclusive service while keeping current on internal communications and library offerings in order to connect patrons with the appropriate resources.Essential Dutie ...

Are you an energetic, team-orientated individual with a strong public service devotion? Join our extraordinary team as a Community Navigator. You will be providing professional social work services, implementing community-centered services and events that are responsive to the existing and emergent needs of the community, including resource guidance, basic counseling, referral for services, and intervention for residents and visitors of all ages who are experiencing social services related needs. Navigates complex social service and human service systems to improve education, empowerment, and positive outcomes.Assesses needs of individuals and families to address social services related concerns including but not limited to housing, food, education, employment, childcare, child development ...

Do you love sharing your favorite books and movies with friends? Are you fascinated by all the inner workings of public libraries? Can you motivate a team of other book-loving library staffers? The Elizabeth Branch of Pines & Plains Libraries has a rare opportunity for the right person to serve a friendly community, oversee work flow in a vibrant library and learn a full range of library tasks. Top-notch customer service skills are a must! Our new Library Service Lead will be good humored, adaptable, curious, community-minded and tech-savvy. If this sounds like you, scroll down for more details.Essential Duties Include, But Not Limited To:Operates under the direct management of the Branch Manager.Serves as a front-line expert and continually develops skills in reader's advisory, refere ...

Iron Mountain Library and Archival Services is a specialized business within Iron Mountain that leverages the organization’s extensive capabilities and footprint to deliver new collection options for libraries and archives. Our team provides expert consulting to libraries and archives focused on helping with planning and execution of relocation projects, collections storage strategies, and digitization programs. The SME will represent the capabilities of Iron Mountain to libraries and the specific needs of libraries and archives organizations to our extensive Iron Mountain network. We are looking for candidates that have a broad background in libraries, archives or special collections, and are comfortable in a fast-paced and continually evolving business environment. This is an exciting, ...

Under direct supervision of the Library Director, manages supervisors, facilities, and operations for five branch libraries, including: the Grand Canyon, Tuba City, Forest Lakes, Coconino County Correctional Facility and the Bookmobile. Also supervises the Collection Management (Technical Services) supervisor and assists in directing the activities of the entire library section. Serves in the absence of the Director and travels to outreach libraries as necessary. ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a highly motivated and experienced library leader to serve as BU’s first Associate University Librarian for Special Collections. This new leadership role will be charged with reimagining the goals of the Libraries’ special collections and digital scholarship programs while transforming the way that BU creates, preserves, and supplies online access and preservation to the university’s rich holdings.Through deep personal engagement, depth of experience, and intellectual leadership, this AUL directly oversees the library’s principal special collections unit, the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, and the library’s new digitization and digital initiatives program and facility, Digital Ventures. In addition to directing all acquisitions and r ...

I. POSITION PURPOSEUnder supervision of the Library District Board of Trustees (“Board”), the Administrative Co-Director manages the entire Library District system and facilities, in conjunction with an Operations Co-Director. The Administrative Co-Director, as a leader in the community, represents the Board of Trustees’ long-range goals. The Administrative Co-Director ensures that the libraries of the NSCLD are welcoming places where the community is comfortable and a center of community life. The Administrative Co-Director must communicate effectively with the Operations Co-Director, Board, staff, community, and library patrons. The Administrative Co-Director must exercise professional skills, fiscal responsibility, leadership, excellent communication and administrative skills, ini ...

The Anthropology Section of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History is seeking a full-time archivist to facilitate project activities on two successive grants, one from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) and one from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This appointment is a temporary position funded through the summer of 2025, with an annual salary range of between $55,000-58,000 per year, commensurate with experience and with the possibility of renewal. This position will remain open until filled with a 1st round review starting September 5, 2023.The archivist will manage the day-to-day operations of these grant-funded projects to arrange, describe, rehouse, digitize, and publish collections. Responsibilities will include the ...

DescriptionWe are a busy public library and makerspace that are community destinations for people of all ages to enjoy and learn. The Children’s Library is a Family Place Library with a central focus on early literacy and serving families with children newborn-12 years, while the makerspace, inventHQ, provides a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to invent, learn, play and build community. We are looking for substitutes to work at either of these locations. This substitute position is scheduled as needed and does not include benefits. Schedule will vary and include days, evenings and weekends. A rewarding position you will loveHiring Range: $21.41 - $25.19/hourMake a positive impact on the lives of community members.Promote a positive public image to patrons and teammates throu ...

Collection Development LibrarianRole:Selects materials and develops the collection.Major Duties and Responsibilities:25% - COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT – Responsible for selection of materials as part of a centralized collection development by evaluating and analyzing various collection areas, works collaboratively with Librarians and other public services staff, and develops the collection in accordance with the goals of the collection development policy in order to provide a collection that meets the community’s needs. 20% - MATERIALS SELECTION – Identifies materials for purchase by reading reviews on materials, reviewing best seller lists, patron requests, staff suggestions, collection analysis results, meets withvendors and orders materials for the collection.20% – COLLECTION ANALYSI ...

Library Director Opening – Dover Free Library(Dover, Vt.)The Board of Trustees of the Dover Free Library has an immediate opening for a dynamic and enthusiastic Director to work with and lead an outstanding staff and group of volunteers. We are seeking a Director committed to the continued success of this beloved local institution. The Dover Free Library features nearly 15,000 volumes, serving a year-round population of 1,800, expanding to 10,000 during the year, including resort guests and second-home owners. The library has well-attended children and adult programs throughout the year. The Dover Free Library is located adjacent to Dover Common and Town Hall, between the villages of East and West Dover, just minutes from Mount Snow resort, and serves the vibrant and growing community of ...

Duties/Description: Customer Services Associates provide direct service to library users primarily by: checking-out, renewing, reserving and requesting library materials; issuing library cards and maintaining library records; responding to user inquiries and requests; recommending books and other materials that may be of interest to the user; instructing users in how to use library equipment and other services, including electronic services; explaining to users the policies and rules of the library and network, resolving routine problems and referring users to others who can provide further assistance. Customer Services Associates also check-in materials, re-shelve materials, and process inter-library loans. Customer Services may be required to engage in other related activities as require ...

The Holbrook Public Library is looking for a 40 hours per week Library Director to oversee our small library with a new and passionate staff with big ideas.This job might be for you if:-Your librarianship is people-centered.-You have knowledge and experience working with all kinds of people, are passionate about community building, and determination when it comes to advocating for libraries.-You have knowledge and excitement about the current trends in library science and library services.-You have interest in being a library administrator, in overseeing the day to day operations of a small public library, and working as a partner with the Assistant Library Director to manage a fabulous staff.-Your public service is rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community.Schedule:Schedule is ...

Title: LIBRARY SPECIALIST -(20 hour & 30 hour)Location: Castlewood Library 6739 S. Uinta Street Centennial, CO 80112Reports to: SupervisorFLSA Status: Non - ExemptPay Rate: $18.50 - $21.45Purpose: Welcome and assist patrons in the use of the library by delivering outstanding, inclusive service by keeping current on internal communications and library offerings in order to connect patrons with the appropriate resources. Assists in ongoing experimentation and data collection regarding potential new processes, products and services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 80% PATRON ASSISTANCE AND MATERIALS HANDLINGGeneral patron assistance:Greets all library visitors and provides proactive assistanceAssists patrons with library account inquiries, including cash register transactionsPro ...

Library Director – Fort Worth Public Library (TX)TheFort Worth Public Library (TX)seeks a collaborative and dynamic individual who will bring an empathetic spirit to a thriving library system as its next Library Director. The Fort Worth Public Library Director serves as a municipal department director and reports to one of the city’s Assistant City Managers. The Director works closely with community stakeholders, including the Library Advisory Board and the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation in support of the library’s mission to build a community of learners, dreamers and doers.Fort Worth Public Library (FWPL) has 18 locations, 240 FTE staff and a $26 million budget.Over the past three years, FWPL has become a vibrant and diverse programming library, offering an anticipated 7,000 ...

The Mill Creek Library is a small busy library in a fast-growing and diverse part of Snohomish County. The service area includes several high schools and middle schools. Teen and tween programming at the Mill Creek Library is well attended and there is a robust Teen Advisory Group. This full-time librarian position is part of the information staff of seven who work closely on a daily basis to complete a large volume of work. This position will focus on teen and tween programming and collaborate and build partnerships between the library and the local schools. The person selected to fill this position will also focus on outreach and partnerships with our diverse communities.Job SummaryThe librarian with teen focus is responsible for programming, services, collections, and outreach to the co ...

Part Time Library Technician -Circulation – assists patrons, check in/out library material, registers patrons for library cards, collects overdue fines, answer phone, and shelves materials. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus. Computer experience and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and the public is required. $16.00 an hour. Includes Tuesday evenings 4-8 pm and every Friday and Saturday 9-5. To apply send resume with references to [email protected] with PT circ in subject line. Application period closes when filled. ...

Bibliographic Services Cataloging AssociateC/W MARS has an opening for a Bibliographic Services Cataloging Associate to provide support and training to member libraries, search OCLC for new MARC records, communicate with member libraries to resolve issues, and perform routine bibliographic maintenance in the Evergreen local integrated library system (ILS). See the full job description. [posted August 16, 2023]TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume and three references in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line: Cataloging Associate. Position is open until filled. ...

BASIC FUNCTION:The Special Programs and Instruction Librarian provides information literacy instruction, liaises with academic departments, and develops and publicizes innovative programs and displays that showcase research, teaching, and creative activities at the University. In this role, the incumbent will continue to build close collaborative relationships across the university and work closely with all members of the library team, especially the Circulation and Library Logistics Manager, who is a partner in coordinating and publicizing events.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Special Programs and OutreachWork creatively and collaboratively with university offices, academic departments, and student organizations to plan and promote events in McKillop Library showcasing Salve Regina ...

Denver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the residents of the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27 locations, serves Denver’s most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year, and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures.The Special Collections and Archives (SCA) unit at Denver Public Library comprises two archival repositories: Western History and Genealogy at the Centra ...

ABOUT THE LIBRARYDenver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the residents of the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27 locations, serves Denver’s most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures.ABOUT OUR TEAMThe Special Collections and Archives (SCA) unit at Denver Public Library comprises two archival repositories: Western Histo ...

Why does the job exist?As part of the Public Services Bureau at the New Mexico State Library, this position provides advanced or expert level information services to library customers and is responsible for the statewide interlibrary borrowing and lending system for small, rural, and prison libraries. Additionally, this position handles circulation operations, including over dues, billing, and cash handling. To effectively meet the needs of libraries in New Mexico, this position is also responsible for the library information science collection development. The person in this position must demonstrate initiative and a strong customer service commitment. The position provides direct customer assistance at the public service desk and will conduct complex research to respond to information re ...

Are you an energetic, team-orientated individual with a strong public service devotion? Join our extraordinary team as a Librarian IV Branch Manager and take the helm of a library brimming with endless possibilities. You will have the duties of overseeing all branch services and operations in accordance with policy and procedures, including Adult Services, Youth Services, Circulation Services, and Local & State History. Moreover, you will be entrusted with hiring, supervising, training, evaluating, and scheduling branch staff to ensure customers are given efficient, prompt, and exceptional assistance.• Serves as primary Team Lead and ensures safety and security for all customers and staff, is knowledgeable, competent, and accountable on all items associated with their location.• Co ...