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Supervising Librarian

Santa Clara County Library

Santa Clara County Library District invites applications for the position of Supervising Librarian. Supervising Librarians supervise the programs, services, and staff for either Children’s Services or Adult & Teen Services within a community library. The current vacancy is in Children's Services located at the shiny new 53,000 square foot Gilroy Library. The list established may be used for future vacancies as they occur. ...

Principal Executive/Manager D (Government Research Services Program Manager)

Oregon State Library

Salem, Oregon

The Oregon State Library (OSL) seeks to fill one permanent full-time position in Salem. This position manages the Government Research Services (GRS) Team of 19.84 FTE. This position is management service supervisory and is not represented by a union. The individual in this position is a part of the State's Management Team. The GRS Team programs are funded by an assessment from state agencies to provide information services for state employees. GRS positions work in a team-based environment, characterized by team responsibility for the details of job design, workflow, and quality control. GRS provides high quality information services to assist state employees in the efficient performance of their jobs and in more effective decision making for state government; and oversees the operations o ...

Instructional Design Librarian

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage

POSITION: Instructional Design Librarian PCN: 305075 Full-time, tenure-track, regular appointment w/ benefits LOCATION: Consortium Library University of Alaska Anchorage BENEFITS: Salary: minimum $66,000 annually; excellent benefits, including health and life insurance; tuition waiver benefits; represented by bargaining unit. Job Summary The Consortium Library invites applications for an Instructional Design Librarian. A new position, this librarian will play an essential role in the ongoing development and support of the Library’s instruction program. The successful candidate will blend the skill set of an academic librarian with an instructional designer’s ability to develop curriculum and incorporate instructional technolo ...
  • Expired  
  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Required
  • Anchorage, AK

Librarian I

Santa Clara County Library District

Santa Clara County, CA

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Library tools, methods and procedures; A wide variety of reading material; Library reference materials; Principles and procedures of reference used to locate specific topics; Classification and cataloging systems and principles; Planning, organizing and implementing children's, adult and young adult programs to meet patron needs; Principles and techniques of book selection and evaluation to establish balanced library collections. SOME KNOWLEDGE OF: Library services, programs and policies which serve the community; Principles of supervision; Effective training techniques. REQUIRED ABILITIES: Establish effective and tactful oral communications in serving a wide variety of individuals to promote library programs ...

Librarian II – Bilingual English/Spanish (Outreach Librarian for Latino Services)

Washington County Cooperative Library Services

2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, Or 97124

A sample day as the Librarian II - Bilingual English/Spanish may start by conducting an off-site Spanish-language early literacy presentation for parents or caregivers, then move on to translating an event flyer and spending some time planning for a project in collaboration with a community partner, and finally conclude by updating the Spanish Facebook page. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 60% Outreach to Spanish-speaking child care providers, parents and children – • Develops connections with care providers. • Advertises service to providers. • Assists member libraries in developing outreach service programs. • Conducts outreach visits. • Presents library information to child care providers. • Works with community organizations to train and inform providers about ...

Manager, Virtual Library

Santa Clara County Library

Los Gatos, CA

TYPICAL TASKS Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and maintains the Library’s online resources and presence; Keeps abreast of new trends in information technology and the needs of the community in order to maintain and manage all aspects of the Library’s digital collection; Recommends digital materials to be purchased or purged; Hires, trains, schedules, supervises, evaluates and disciplines staff; Assists in making system policy decisions and developing procedures for the Virtual Library that are compliant with the applicable County’s Information System’s Department (ISD) and American Disabilities Act (ADA) policies; Assists in selecting vendors, developing service agreements and managing vendor projects in key technical/digital areas; Leads system-wide committ ...

Library Services Manager for Collection & Reading

Santa Clara County Library

Library Administration

Library Services Managers serve on the Management Services team, with responsibility to develop, direct, and manage system-wide library services including collection development, programming, staff training, community partnerships, and other services that require coordination across multiple communities. System-wide responsibilities may include service to residents of all ages, or to a specific clientele. The current opening is the Library Services Manager for Collection and Reading, which is based at the Library Administration offices in Los Gatos, and reports to the Deputy County Librarian for Information Technology and Collection. Knowledge of: Library administration and organization; Principles and practices of planning, organization and management techniques as applied to a p ...

Library Director

City of Ketchikan

Under general direction, coordinates, supervises and administers the promotion, planning, implementation and evaluation of the delivery of all Library Department services. The goal of the City of Ketchikan government is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Ketchikan, the Ketchikan Municipal Code and the citizens of Ketchikan as represented by the City Council. The Library Director administers the department's operating budget and manages a permanent staff in furtherance of the City's goal. The Library Director ensures implementation of City Council policies and directions, and responds to the recommendations of advisory boards by planning, implementing and evaluat ...

Library & Cultural Services Director

City of Richmond, CA

Richmond Public Library

Inspiration—Productivity—Success—Engagement—the Library’s pledge to the Richmond community in providing outreach, programs, facilities and services! The City of Richmond seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue this commitment to public library service for this historic community. Richmond Public Library, http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=105, serves a diverse population of 103,701 through its Main Library, two branches—Bayview and West Side—a bookmobile, and its innovative LEAP (Literacy For Every Adult Program) service. With a $6.5 million annual budget, an active Friends organization, and the recently formed Richmond Public Library Foundation, the new director and staff (52.13 FTEs) will have the capacity to develop new opportunities ...
  • Expired  
  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Required
  • Richmond, CA

Dean of Libraries

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Rasmuson Library

The Dean is responsible for leadership of Library faculty and staff, strategic planning, budget administration, the development and assessment of Library programs and services, and is the champion of library fund raising efforts. The Dean actively fosters a library‐wide collegial climate based upon respect, service, transparency, and teamwork. The Dean also manages and serves as academic leader for library faculty and staff. The Dean acts as a consistent library spokesperson who is able to reshape opportunities and understand how to develop and advocate for a budget to support this work.He/she provides campus leadership as a member of the Provost's Council and other policy setting bodies. Faculty rank for qualified candidates is negotiable. ...
  • Expired  
  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Required
  • Fairbanks, AK

Supervising Librarian

Santa Clara County Library

Cupertino Library, Saratoga Library

Supervising Librarians supervise the adult, teen and/or children's programs, services, and staff in a Community Library in one of the cities served by the Santa Clara County Library system. ...

Literary Assistant

Sandra Stone

Portland, OR

LITERARY ASSISTANT - Mac Savant - Far SW Portland Full candor. I need the person most creative, most convincing that I need him/her. Published writer/exhibited artist seeks person of exceptional temperament, confidence, articulate. Advanced MAC skills, inc. Time Machine, Leopard, who excels at advanced Word for MAC formatting and file organization. Tasks will include manuscript preparation, submission tracking, management of very large number of MS Word for MAC documents created in various formats. The ideal candidate will be someone with a degree from major university specializing in information science, or Comp. Lit. Required: you have written a thesis. You have a special area of expertise besides virtual and hard copy file management, excel, power point, esp. graphics, w ...

Executive Director, Alaska Library Network

University of Alaska Anchorage Consortium Library

Anchorage

Job Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary contact for current programs such as the OCLC GSA contract, ListenAlaska, Playaway lending collections, reciprocal borrowing, SLED and the Digital Pipeline (sled.alaska.edu). • Meet regularly with the ALN Board of Directors. Consult and cooperate with the members of ALN, the Alaska State Library staff, and key agencies of the state government. • Develop and manage new projects and programs on behalf of the network members. • Investigate opportunities for cooperative projects with partner organizations such as schools, museums and others to address the diverse interests and needs of Alaskans. • Develop and improve cost saving measures for libraries such as leveraging group licensing for digital collections. • Develops relat ...

Community Librarian

Santa Clara County Library

Saratoga Library + others

Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the community library; Analyzes diverse and changing community interests and acts to ensure that all library collections and services are relevant, current and easily accessible to the community; Formulates short term and long range plans for library services in diverse communities; Analyzes library use and staffing and evaluates library services to ensure best use of resources; Initiates changes in collections, services and physical organization of the library’s interior to meet evolving community needs; Develops and enhances library services based on individual community needs and current technology; Establishes, interprets and implements policies and procedures for the community library staff and patrons; Direc ...

Chief Librarian

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles, CA

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, near the University of Southern California. Founded in 1913, the museum has amassed some of the world's most significant collections of natural history specimens and cultural history materials, which are the subject of groundbreaking scientific and historical research and the basis for innovative exhibits. The Research Library has been an integral part of the museum for almost a century, and its holdings reflect the breadth of the institution's collections. The Natural History Museum Foundation is seeking a dynamic and resourceful professional to lead its Research Library. The successful candidate will possess an ability to lead a revitalization of the library, thrive in a team setting, manage ...
  • Expired  
  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Preferred
  • Los Angeles, CA

Director of Libraries

Butte County Library

THE DEPARTMENT Originally established in the Butte County Charter in 1913, the Butte County Library system today consists of six branch libraries and a literacy program. Headquartered in the Oroville Branch Library, the Library also serves residents through branches in Chico, Paradise, Gridley, Durham and Biggs. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Butte County Library is to provide all individuals, regardless of age, ethnic background, educational or economic level, with free access to ideas, information, and technology. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Principal responsibilities of the Director of Libraries include the following: • Plans, directs, and supervises programs of the library services for the county. • Formulates and carries out library services for the county. • ...

Web Services Librarian

University of Alaska Anchorage Consortium Library

Library Director

Deschutes Public Library

Bend, Oregon

A dynamic leader is sought as director for this progressive Central Oregon (Bend) library district. Lead efforts to build upon the solid foundation of a top library program. Work with a team that is committed to a never-ending quest for excellence. Many of the tools are already in place. DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that is exclusively dedicated to public library services. The library is governed by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and looks to the director and management team to devise creative implementation strategies. The management team is confident and dynamic and embraces new approaches and solutions. The challenges are exciting. Develop innovative service strategies to respond to the fastest growing population in O ...

Assistant Director of Public Services

County of Los Angeles Public Library

County of Los Angeles Public Library Headquarters

Library Associates Companies (LAC) has been retained by the County of Los Angeles to recruit experienced and dynamic candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Public Services to work in the headquarters of County of Los Angeles Public Library. The details of the position can be found on the County’s Human Resources page using the links provided. LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values and promotes diversity in the workplace ...

Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services

County of Los Angeles Public Library

County of Los Angeles Public Library Headquarters

Library Associates Companies (LAC) has been retained by the County of Los Angeles to recruit experienced and dynamic candidates for the position of Assistant Library Administrator, Technical Services to work in the headquarters of County of Los Angeles Public Library. The details of the position can be found on the County’s Human Resources page at the link provided. LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values and promotes diversity in the workplace ...

Head of Library Systems

University of Alaska Anchorage Consortium Library

Anchorage, AK

  • Expired  
  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Required
  • Anchorage, AK

Director of Library Services

Neill Public Library-City of Pullman

Neill Public Library

long-range planning, evaluation of services, knowledge ofcurrent trends in library science, including management and automation, planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing library operations, establishing and maintaining effective working, professional, and community relationships ...

Account Coordinator

Blackwell Book Services

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Enjoy Books? Does a challenge motivate you? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment? Then Blackwell has the job for you! Blackwell, an international bookseller to libraries for more than 125 years, has an immediate opening for an Account Coordinator in our Lake Oswego, OR office. If you thrive in a fast paced environment, look at challenges as opportunities; have proven customer and library experience, then please contact us at hr.ads@blackwell.com. Account Coordinator, New Titles/Approvals Dept. Position responsibilities include: • Set-up/maintain customer order profiles in collaboration w/sales staff & customers • Create/analyze reports; research & provide solutions to a variety of queries from customers & team members • Prepare automated cost estimates & ...

Science Librarian

Consortium Library, University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage

Science Librarian - one year University of Alaska Anchorage seeks a Science Librarian for one year beginning June 2008. Recent, or soon-to-be MLS graduates welcome to apply. Minimum salary: $40,000/annually. Full details: http://tinyurl.com/2wk3we ...

Library Automated Systems Manager

LINCC - Oregon

This is a professional/supervisory position requiring excellent communication skills, proven supervisory experience of staff, and library automation system software experience. Desirable candidates will possess extensive library experience and 5 or more years directly managing an integrated library computer system. MLS is desired, but not required if the candidate has sufficient experience managing an automated system in a library environment. ...

Paradise Branch Librarian

Butte County Library

Paradise Branch Library

• Manages assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; disciplines, trains and evaluates staff; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; develops staff skills; and conducts performance evaluations. • Provides support, direction and coaching to subordinate employees in the areas of customer service, problem resolution, planning, and work assignments. • Prepares special and recurring reports, and recommends and implements changes to existing policies and procedures. • Monitors and reviews trends in library practices and functions, and recommends operational and policy improvements. • Provides confidential reference service and readers advisory to the general public; administers secondary level reference service to other branches; retrieves, evaluate ...

Branch Librarian

Butte County Library, CA

Gridley Branch Library

-Manages assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; disciplines, trains and evaluates staff; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; develops staff skills; and conducts performance evaluations -Provides support, direction and coaching to subordinate employees in the areas of customer service, problem resolution, planning, and work assignments. -Prepares special and recurring reports, and recommends and implements changes to existing policies and procedures. -Monitors and reviews trends in library practices and functions, and recommends operational and policy improvements. -Provides confidential reference service and readers advisory to the general public; administers secondary level reference service to other branches; retrieves, evaluates, and assists w ...

Web & Digitization Application Developer

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

University Libraries

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries invites applications for the position of Web & Digitization Application Developer. This new professional faculty position, reporting to the Web Technical Support Manager, will support the technical development and enhancement of the UNLV Libraries' website and digital publishing initiatives. The incumbent will enhance the UNLV Libraries' website and digitization capabilities through the development of relational databases and authored scripts extending the capabilities of the Libraries' website. The incumbent will develop applications and programs to help crosswalk various kinds of metadata information from one standard to another. The incumbent will design, develop, and extend the user interface of the Libraries' digital publishing platform ...
  • Expired  
  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Required
  • Las Vegas, NV