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Librarians - Two Vacancies

City of Madison

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library is seekingtwo community-minded Librarians to embrace our mission to celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives. Join a team of committed, enthusiastic library staff serving children, families and educators to build fundamental early literacy skills, instill a lifelong love of learning, and support adults as they educate and entertain the children in their lives. Please Note: There are currently two librarian openings at Madison Public Library. You must apply separately to each position for which you would like to be considered. Only online applications with supplemental question responses attached will be considered - for the full job descriptions please click on the links below. Youth Services Librarian - http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ ...

Library Director

Branch District Library

Coldwater, MI

Manage six unique libraries as a single, unified system in South Central Michigan! TheBranch District Library Board of Trustees seeks a progressive and original leader who can and will capitalize on the Library’s 2015 millage success and create a sound forward-thinking plan for the Library’s future. The Library staff (37 employees, 23 FTE) serves the 46,905 citizens of Branch County and Allen Township in Hillsdale County with a $1.6 million operating budget. The Branch District Library was formed in 1991 by combining the resources and services of individual public libraries in Coldwater, Algansee, Bronson, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union Township. Branches of the District Library remain active in those communities, each of which has its own unique character, community support, prog ...

Director of Public Service

Madison Public Library (City of Madison)

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library (MPL) seeks a dynamic individual to performhighly responsible managerial, administrative, and professional work assisting in the administration and operations of the Madison Public Library system. We encourage creativity, innovation, imagination, and going beyond the traditional or expected. Some may say "Why"; at MPL we say "Why Not". Our outstanding and collegial workforce is highly valued by the community, and includes staff members who have received national recognition or awards for their work at MPL.Under the general supervision of the Library Director, work includes managing and controlling the daily supervision of the Central and Neighborhood Library operations, personnel functions, and requires conferring with, advising, and informing the Library Director on ...

Head of Information Technology

Clinton-Macomb Public Library

Main Library

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library, an independent library district in suburban Detroit, Michigan, has an incredible opportunity for a new Head of Information Technology to take the lead on an ambitious plan to fully upgrade the library’s technology infrastructure and more over the next two years. With the passage of an additional, dedicated tax levy in 2014 the library’s financial position is sound, and we are seeking to become an innovator in our field. The successful candidate will live and breathe technology but always remember that its purpose is to enrich and empower people. We are looking for an excellent communicator and collaborator with a strong focus on customer service to join our team of 145 in delivering outstanding, forward-thinking library service to over 170,000 ...

Executive Director

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library

Zionsville, IN (Indianapolis area)

The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville, IN seeks a new Executive Director. HMMPL is a beautiful library in a thriving, upscale community just outside of Indianapolis. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/zionsville/for details and to apply. John Keister & AssociatesExecutive Search for Librarieswww.johnkeister.comlibrary@johnkeister.com847-955-0540 ...
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  • Zionsville, IN

Director, Public Services

Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis, IN

Director, Public Services—contribute to an award-winning, growingIndianapolis Public Library that celebrates its community through innovation, diversity, creativity, and impact. Serving as a member of the Library’s Executive team, the successful candidate will be a strategic, collaborative thinker, have creative ideas and planning skills, experience and interest in facilities expansion, and strong leadership experience. The Director, Public Services will be valued for change management, a knowledge of current industry trends, and the skills to coach, mentor, and work with a strong professional team of six direct reports. Supporting and implementing the Library’s focused, robust 2015-2020 Strategic Plan will be a vital component of the position. The Indianapolis Public Li ...

Library Director

Champaign (IL) Public Library

Champaign

Champaign Public Library - connecting our community with the power of knowledge, the world of culture and ideas, and the joy of reading. The Board of Trustees of theChampaign Public Library seeks a creative and innovative leader as its next Library Director—a leader working strategically with staff, residents and community organizations creating a shared vision for future library services and programs. The successful candidate oversees and manages the Library’s facilities which include the Main Library, the Douglass Branch and the Friendshop Bookstore. Serving as Champaign’s dynamic community hub, the Library hosts 1,675+ library and community meetings and events. Since 2011, the Library has been an annual Library Journal “four star” library. In 2014, the Libr ...

Library Director

Chelsea District Library

Chelsea, MI (Ann Arbor)

The Chelsea District Library in Michigan seeks a creative leader to become Library Director. This progressive public library, named as Library Journal’s 2008 Best Small Library in America, serves about 15,000 users. Chelsea is a charming and arts-oriented city just minutes from Ann Arbor, Michigan, home of the University of Michigan. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/chelsea/ for details and to apply. ...
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  • Chelsea, MI

Electronic Resources Librarian

Hope College

Van Wylen LIbrary

The Electronic Resource Librarian will provide leadership and a strategic vision for connecting electronic collections to our user population and is responsible for managing all aspects of the life cycle of electronic resources including acquisition, licensing, cataloging, access, discovery, assessment, and problem resolution. This position, reporting to the Head of Systems and Technical Services, will play an integral role in the evolution, development, and implementation of new strategies relating to electronic collections and the user experience and is ultimately responsible for resolving all e-resource access concerns that are reported by library staff and users. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manages a wide range of library electronic resources including research ...
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  • Holland, MI

Digital Liberal Arts Librarian

Hope College

Van Wylen LIbrary

Hope College seeks a dynamic and collegial Digital Liberal Arts Librarian who can enhance teaching and learning at Hope College by empowering faculty, librarians, and students to make full and better use of the digital technologies that are reshaping pedagogical approaches and transforming research throughout the liberal arts. This position will encourage faculty and librarians to integrate digital technologies into their pedagogy and inspire students to produce scholarship in innovative ways through personal assistance, workshop training, and collaboration. Foster a collaborative network of services on campus that support teaching and learning with technology and digital scholarship. Support the integration of established and emerging technologies into the curriculum and into the scho ...
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  • Holland, MI

Branch Manager

Herrick District Library

North Side Branch

Due to staff retirement, Herrick District Library has an opening for a Branch Manager at the Herrick North Side Branch. Qualifications include a Masters Degree in Library Science and at least three years of supervisory experience. Responsibilities: Staffing - supports team: trains, instructs, schedules, sets goals and evaluates successes and failures Orchestrates all branch operations Exemplifies customer service and creates a user-centered experience Oversees branch programming and implements programs and events of interest Contributes to the planning and development of capital improvement projects; works with architects and consultants relative to branch improvements Recommends budget expenditures Provides reference and research assistance in various forms – in perso ...

Community Engagement Librarian 1

Madison Public Library

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library seeks twoCommunity Engagement Librarians at the Central Library who will be part of a team developing a platform and service models focused on lifelong learning, cultivating relationships between the Library and Madison's learning community in order to foster opportunities to learn, share and create. This position will facilitate connections between learners and instructors from a variety of environments and organizations to build inclusive communities focused on participatory learning. This position will ensure equitable provision of learning resources and opportunities, and will lead librarians and other staff in developing culturally competent models for learning services. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Library Supervisor. This series is str ...

Circulation Manager

Illinois College

Job Title: Circulation Manager Department: Schewe Library Reports to: Library Director Status: Full Time, Salaried Exempt Date Last Revised: July 2015 Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the Illinois State Capitol. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. Illinois College promotes academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity through an increasingly diverse student population, currently comprised of 26 percent underrepresented students. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character need ...

Community Partnership Librarian 1

City of Madison (Wisconsin)

City

Madison Public Library seeks aCommunity Partnership Librarian at the Meadowridge Library who will provide leadership and coordination in this neighborhood library operation. The work will involve the growth and development of significant external relationships, to include neighborhood groups and outreach to the underserved or unserved. The position is also responsible forbuilding and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Meadowood Neighborhood Center. This collaboration will include joint programming with an emphasis on programming focusing on using the shared kitchen. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian 3 or Library Supervisor. This series is structured to provide advancement from Librarian 1 to Librarian 2 (consistent with City policy). Grow and ...

Library Director

Geauga County Public Library

Chardon, Ohio (northeast Ohio)

The Geauga County Public Library, in northeast Ohio, seeks a collaborative leader to serve as Library Director. Serving approximately 90,000 residents in a picturesque community east of Cleveland, this multi-site library enjoys strong community support and an excellent reputation. Please visit http://www.johnkeister.com/geauga/ for details, inquiries and to apply. ...
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  • Chardon, OH

Library Director

MidPointe Library System

Ohio

The Midpointe Library System (Ohio) seeks an enthusiastic and innovative leader to serve as Director. The library system operates three locations and serves approximately 181,000 residents in diverse and growing communities located north of Cincinnati and south of Dayton. Please visit http://www.johnkeister.com/midpointe/ for details, inquiries and to apply. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries 847-955-0540 ...
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  • Middletown, OH

Library Executive Director

Crete Public Library District

Crete, Illinois (Chicago area)

The Crete Public Library District seeks a collaborative leader to serve as Library Director. Crete, located in the south suburban Chicago area, is a charming small town with abundant parks, great schools and convenient access to both downtown Chicago and northwest Indiana. Serving nearly 19,000 residents in the Village of Crete and parts of Crete Township, the beautiful library in this growing community warmly welcomes patrons to “Connect, Explore, and Enjoy.” Please visit http://www.johnkeister.com/crete/ for details, inquiries and to apply. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries 847-955-0540 ...
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  • Crete, IL

Academic Resident / Visiting Assistant Librarian

Miami University

Oxford

The Miami University Libraries seek an enthusiastic Resident/Visiting Assistant Librarian to serve as subject specialist and liaison to academic departments in the life sciences, physical sciences, and/or engineering and computing disciplines. Duties/Physical Demands: The position will have primary responsibility for 3-5 academic departments, providing specialized reference, consultation, instruction, and collection development services for faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in those programs; as well as assisting in provision of general library services as a member of the Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology Library and Miami University Libraries teams. The position reports to the Head of the Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology Library. The successful can ...
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  • Oxford, OH

Librarian I - Adult Services

Champaign Public Library

Champaign, IL

Assists customers of all ages at our public service desks with information and reference questions; assists and instructs customers with their use of library computers, personal electronic devices and other technologies; plans and presents library programs and performs collection development duties. • Demonstrates enthusiasm and curiosity about the changing world of public libraries; is customer focused and forward thinking; knows about books, movies and technology and is eager to share what they know with our library customers. • Enjoys working with teens. • Schedule includes evening and weekend hours and may be in charge of the library building during those times. ...

Librarian II

Battelle Memorial Institute

Columbus, OH

Battelle is guided by a founding mission. We invest our knowledge, talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding where others may fail and we invest in our communities, making the world better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow. Our 22,000 employees work at the forefront of scientific innovation to tackle critical challenges in security, human health, manufacturing, energy and environmental management. Battelle’s work is grounded in the belief that science, technology and a passion for excellence can make industries more competitive and the world a better place. Our Corporate Information Technology (CIT) Group is curre ...

Coordinator, Digital Learning Initiatives

University of Michigan Library

Ann Arbor

Job Summary The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Coordinator, Digital Learning Initiatives to join a creative, talented and entrepreneurial team within the Office of Digital Education & Innovation (DEI) digitaleducation.umich.edu/ that is shaping the digital learning landscape at U-M and beyond.The Coordinator, Digital Learning Initiatives reports to the Director, Digital Learning Initiatives for DEI and works closely with faculty, instructional designers, instructional technologists, and digital media specialists to manage digital course operations and initiatives at the Digital Education & Innovation Lab. Ideal candidates actively embrace challenges, thrive on solving tough problems, demonstrate passion about digital education and how it impacts the future of higher ...
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  • Ann Arbor, MI

Head, Asia Library

University of Michigan Library

Ann Arbor

Job Summary The University of Michigan Library is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the Asia Library, a diverse, comprehensive, and globally recognized library with growing collections and a highly talented staff. The Head will have the experience or potential to excel in the following areas of strategic importance:- Defining, pursuing, and communicating a clear vision for the future of the Asia Library in a way that moves the Library and campus-wide groups towards a shared purpose.- Ensuring that excellent user-centered services meet the constantly evolving needs of the university's large and diverse user community. - Serving as the spokesperson and key leader for the Asia Library; engaging with the campus and broader community; promoting the vast resources and services designed to su ...
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  • Ann Arbor, MI

Technology and Business Community Engagement Librarian

City of Madison

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library seeks a creative and innovative Librarian who will develop relationships with and provide services to Madison area technologists, entrepreneurs and businesses. This position will play a key role in developing the library’s web services while ensuring that such services serve all Madisonians, including unserved and underserved individuals and groups. Consistent with our mission and vision, this position cultivates community partnerships which foster the availability of technologies that support opportunities to learn, share and create. Familiarity with emerging technologies is a plus. Excellent project management and web development skills are essential. Understand and advocate for broader community needs as related to technology and business Facilitate part ...

Library Director

Carmel Clay Public Library

Carmel, Indiana

Connect|Discover a “once in a lifetime library opportunity” in a beautiful Midwest setting. The Board of Trustees of the Carmel Clay (IN) Public Library seeks a visionary, strategic leader with passion, creativity, and innovation to lead a stellar organization and community forward providing quality services and programs. The CCPL seven-member Board of Trustees is searching for that unique candidate who has the energy and enthusiasm and ability to recognize and contribute to the Library’s successes and solid foundation in the Carmel Clay area. The new Director will bring a talent to engage staff and the public in showcasing and expanding the Library’s role in the community to include a “library without walls;” a welcoming, warm physical space for Carmel ...

Chief Medical Librarian & Digital Information Strategist

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Rootstown

What ignites you? NEOMED (Northeast Ohio Medical University) is educating the next generation of physicians, pharmacists and health researchers and seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and dynamic leader to become the Chief Medical Librarian and Digital Information Strategist for the Oliver Ocasek Regional Medical Information Center. The successful candidate for this position is a strategic thinker who can transform the Information Center into the library of the future, developing new services, strengthening existing collaborations, and looking outward to create new partnerships both within the medical and academic communities, as well as within the community at large. NEOMED, established in 1973 in Rootstown, Ohio, is a community-based interprofessional health sciences university that ...
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  • Rootstown, OH

Lead Developer, Digital Innovation Greenhouse

University of Michigan Library

Ann Arbor

Job Summary The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Lead Developer to play an active role in leading the software development team in the newly established Digital Innovation Greenhouse, a strategic initiative managed by the Office of Digital Education & Innovation (DEI). The Digital Innovation Greenhouse applies software development expertise in support of digital education tools and technologies to find pathways to enable personalization at scale across the U-M community and beyond.Digital Education is a strategic priority for the University of Michigan. Through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics, and digital infrastructure at scale, DEI aims to transform the way we educate and engage our residential students. For more information about DEI please visi ...
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  • Ann Arbor, MI

Developer, Digital Innovation Greenhouse

University of Michigan Library

Ann Arbor

Job Summary The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Developer to play an active role in the software development team in the newly established Digital Innovation Greenhouse, a strategic initiative managed by the Office of Digital Education & Innovation (DEI). The Digital Innovation Greenhouse applies software development expertise in support of digital education tools and technologies to find pathways to enable personalization at scale across the U-M community and beyond.Digital Education is a strategic priority for the University of Michigan. Through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics, and digital infrastructure at scale, DEI aims to transform the way we educate and engage our residential students. For more information about DEI please visit our website ...
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  • Ann Arbor, MI

Accessibility Specialist

University of Michigan Library

Ann Arbor

Job Summary The University of Michigan Library is seeking a talented accessibility specialist to develop strategic frameworks for the library to engage with accessibility. Duties include exploring current trends, benchmarking best practices, fostering internal and external partnerships, identifying key accessibility issues when adopting technologies, developing evaluation criteria specific to library decision-making, articulating risk factors, outlining strategic options, training, and articulating needed capabilities in a digital era. Expected outcomes include collaborations, white papers, and presentations informing the library as we continue to make an investment in accessibility.The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fu ...

Marketing and Communications Manager

Johnson County Public Library

Library Services Center

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic, highly organized, people and results oriented professional to establish and maintain partnerships with local organizations and agencies to market and raise awareness of the Library and its resources, collections, programs and services. As a member of the management team, the selected individual will be responsible for managing the system-wide marketing, community relations and media relations initiatives on behalf of the library and Friends of the library. The Manager will work with the Programming Team to ensure an ongoing well-rounded balance of programs in conjunction with various publication deadlines. ...

Records Manager/FileMaker Pro Database Specialist

The HistoryMakers

Chicago, Illinois

The HistoryMakers seeks applications for a Records Manager/FileMaker Pro database specialist. The HistoryMakers, a national (501 ) ( c) (3) not for profit video oral history archive headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (http://www.thehistorymakers.com). This organization is experiencing tremendous growth and seeks to move to the next stage. The Records Manager/FileMaker Pro Database specialist will be responsible for the maintenance and growth of five FileMaker Pro databases; digital and paper records associated with The HistoryMakers oral history interviews and events; the security and preservation of digital video files on LTO drives and other servers; and maintenance and growth of all records associated with The HistoryMakers interviews, events and office procedures. The records manager ...
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  • Chicago, IL