The Oshkosh Pubic Library is seeking a tech-savvy professional librarian to join our Reference and Adult Services Department. This position will continue to keep the library on the forefront of technology. This is a full-time position that includes evening and weekend hours. Benefits include medical and life insurance as well as Wisconsin Retirement System participation, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution Proficiency and experience with software applications, online databases, operating systems and personal devices POSITION SUMMARY: Responsibilities include developing and presenting classes and workshops for both the staff and public, instructing staff and public in the use of vario ...

The Board of Trustees of Palatine PublicLibrary District seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Director. Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Palatine offers all the amenities of suburban life plus easy access to the greaterChicago area. Palatine is a welcoming and diverse community that prides itself on its excellent schools, parks, and community spirit.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone whowants to lead thelibrary forward as it continues to embrace its central role in the community.
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Connect, Inspire, Enrich! Do you want to connect people and communities and inspire learning and enrichment? Join The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County as its next Executive Director! The Board seeks a creative and visionary leader – an innovative and energetic administrator – skilled in communicating, listening, and responding – committed to expanding and enhancing library services and programs. The Library’s newly adopted strategic plan, My Library 2020, focuses on strengthening and improving six key areas: learning opportunities, community presence, collections and spaces, technology, staff and fiscal stewardship. PLYMC is a county-wide system serving 238,823 residents, governed by a 15-member Board and supported by a stellar staff of 169 FTE, a ...

The Stoughton Public Library in Stoughton, Wisconsin is seeking a part-time (15-18 hours per week) Library Intern who will focus on providing services to teens and tweens, with additional work with all ages. This position extends for approximately 36 weeks beginning in September, 2017. The successful candidate must commit to working in this position for its duration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and schedule innovative and creative teen and tween programming, teach the use of the public library as a lifelong resource, work at public service desks, and consistently present the Stoughton Public Library and its resources to the public in a positive manner. The work includes some nights and some Saturdays. We will work around your course schedule. For a full ...

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide excellent customer service in the technical services department Perform original cataloging of various formats such as serials, print, non-print, and electronic materials Perform copy cataloging of various formats Assist with local database management including local authority files and holdings deletions Assist with acquisitions Some processing including RFID tags Assist with cataloging statistics Other duties as assigned ...

The Muskego Public Library http://www.cityofmuskego.org/library is seeking a director with a passion for advancing the mission of the library: Information, Ideas, Community. A talent for strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, the ability to remain positive and flexible, and a demonstrated ability to lead people are highly desired traits for this position. ...

Be a vital community catalyst and library futurist as the next Executive Director for the Barrington Area Library. The Library’s mission focuses on four key areas: stimulating imagination; supporting information literacy; fostering multigenerational and creative lifelong learning; and creating young readers. A customer-centric and committed staff (65 FTE) successfully fulfills that mission in comfortable physical and virtual settings through the Library’s outstanding digital collections and services, collaborative and vibrant community spaces, and stellar programs and activities for all ages. In 2013-2014, the Library transformed its public space through a complete redesign and revitalization. Customers now use and explore completely reimagined spaces, including: an interactiv ...

Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) in 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. The Library is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a Grand Rapids community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include young learners preparing to be successful, growing cultural communities actively accessing ...

Waukesha Public Library seeks a Library Director who will embrace and champion WPL’s mission to provide – “a welcoming and dynamic environment where citizens of all ages can find the inspiration, ideas, and information to reach their full potential.” Join the City of Waukesha, the eleven-member Library Board, and the staff of this thriving municipal library as the Waukesha Public Library continues to play its pivotal role as a library, community partner and arts center. Serving 92,560 people, WPL is a single 71,566 sq. ft. facility—stunningly renovated and centrally located in an inviting park setting. With a team of 44.63 FTEs, a vital Friends group and a $3.9 million annual budget, the Library circulates in excess of 1 million items annually to more than 50, ...

This position is responsible professional library work, based at the Sequoya Library in the heart of Madison's west side. Madison's largest Neighborhood Library, Sequoya averages more than 32,000 visitors per month. Your role will be to develop and implement library programs and services both within and outside the library that celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives.You'll provide leadership and coordination in neighborhood library operations, including work activities of staff, facilities and technology needs, assisting in the hiring of staff, and recruiting and coordinating adult volunteers. You'll engage deeply with the community, and provide reference service, reader's advisory, and basic technology assistance to diverse customers of all ages. You'll prom ...

The position is responsible for assisting in the support of the Michigan eLibrary, MeL, and Statewide Library Services, SLS, programs with data collection, compilation, analysis, survey design, written report and data visualization product preparation. The position also provides support in areas of marketing and training for the program as well as general support of project processes, including working with vendors and stakeholders. The position provides website editing and social media application support for MeL and other SLS programs. The position works as a team member to achieve program goals and objectives. ...

The Board of Trustees of the Frank L. Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville seeks a dedicated and energetic leader to serve as Library Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the current director. The library is a joint library that serves the 27,000 residents of the north suburban Milwaukee communities of Mequon and Thiensville. These communities, located on the western shores of Lake Michigan, offer small-town charm, a high quality of life, and easy access to the urban amenities of a large city. The library is a cultural focal point for the community, known for its emphasis on the arts and innovative technology. It operates with an annual budget of $1M+ in a beautiful Georgian style brick building of 33,600 square feet. Weyenberg Library enjoys strong local support, i ...

Job Title: Access Services Manager Department: Schewe Library Reports to: Library Director Status: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt 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 needed for fulfilling lives o ...

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION RESPONSES ATTACHED WILL BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE VISIT - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi- FOR THE FULL JOB POSTING AND TO APPLY ONLINE. Librarian 1 - Teen Services (Meadowridge) (closes 4/30/2017)This Teen Librarian position will be based out of the Meadowridge Library and serve middle school and high school youth on the west side of Madison. This position will focus on collaborations with many community partners, such as west Madison schools, Neighborhood Centers, churches and community organizations, including The Road Home and MSCR, as well as working with neighborhood residents to identify community needs and develop engaging learning opportunities and programs to meet those needs.The Teen Services Librarian will coordi ...

Principle Duties: The Assistant Director/Adult Services Department Head assists in management, supervision, and administration, member of the management team overseeing library in Director’s absence; manages adult & technical services, development & maintenance of adult collections, develops & conducts events, provides reference services, supervises staff of 6. ...

LIBRARIAN I Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois, is seeking an individual to facilitate user access to the library materials by creating original and copy catalog records for materials in all formats. Perfom skilled professional library functions; uses independent judgment requiring a thorough knowledge of information storage and retrieval theory, collection development, preservation and cataloging principles. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science. Evening and weekend hours required. Current employees (where applicable) and persons hired after 1-1-17 shall maintain their bona fide residence within the corporate limits of the city during all periods of service. This position is covered by AFSCME Local #3738 CURRENT EMPLOYEES WITHIN THI ...

Library Director: Mequon-Thiensville, WI (Milwaukee area) The Board of Trustees of the Frank L. Weyenberg Library of Mequon-Thiensville seeks a dedicated and energetic leader to serve as Library Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the current director. The library is a joint library that serves the 27,000 residents of the north suburban Milwaukee communities of Mequon and Thiensville. These communities, located on the western shores of Lake Michigan, offer small-town charm, a high quality of life, and easy access to the urban amenities of a large city. The library is a cultural focal point for the community, known for its emphasis on the arts and innovative technology. It operates with an annual budget of $1M+ in a beautiful Georgian style brick building of 33,600 sq ...

The City of Springfield, Illinois, is seeking applicants for Director of Lincoln Library. Responsibilities:The successful candidate would be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the library’s services, resources, programs and staff. Other responsibilities would include, but not be limited to: formulating goals and objectives for strategic short and long term planning, analyzing and administering the library’s budget and revenue, maintaining an active presence in the city of Springfield through associated community groups and other government relations as well as training and developing employees toward an environment of continuous quality improvement. Requirements:This position requires evening and weekend work hours as well as residency within Spri ...

The award-winning, highly successful Kalamazoo (MI) Public Library seeks its next Library Leader—a leader who will serve both the Library and the community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. The seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the staff (81FTE) are pledged to core values and social justice principles through its strong programs and services supporting 116,000 community residents. The library has an $11 million annual operating budget, with a Central Library, four neighborhood branch locations, and a supportive Friends of the Library organization. The Library emphasizes preschool literacy as a Family Place Library and with a Ready to Read program and hosts innovative services including ONEPlace—a management support center for nonprofits; the County Law ...

Purpose of Position To manage and direct the activities of the Adult Services Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position, but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Manage Adult Services staff and library substitutes, assign responsibilities, maintain schedules and records. Supervise Adult Services area, provide assistance to library users in locating and using library materials and facilities, assist and train library users with use of technology, maintain work area and equipment. Assist Director with hiring adult services staff or other staff. Train and evaluate adult services staff, library substitutes and volunteers. Plan, organize and present adult programs. He ...

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (OH) seeks an innovative knowledgeable Collection Access Manager to lead the Collection Access Department and sit as a member of the Library’s Leadership Team. PLYMC is a county-wide system serving 238,823 residents, governed by a 15-member Board and supported by a stellar staff of 169 FTE, a $15,540,797.84 annual operating budget, and a 11-member Leadership Team. The Library’s newly adopted strategic plan, My Library 2020, emphasizes developing fresher, more dynamic targeted collections and streamlined workflows. The Collection Access Manager oversees materials from selection and acquisition through processing and maintenance—and ensures that the Library’s strategic goals for collections and spaces are met effici ...

Adult Audience Strategist I am responsible for the comprehensive planning, development, and implementation of the adult audience-based service strategies and content delivery including program and outreach development, physical and digital collection assessment, recommendations and merchandising. I deliver Library services for adults, using research of community preferences, emerging trends, and behaviors in using Library services. I collaborate with Managers and Strategists to analyze customer feedback and community needs. I am a Library-wide leader, working proactively and collaboratively to support the strategic goals and missions of the Library. I improve processes and ensure audience-focused services are meeting community needs and preferences and are aligned with the Library’ ...

Do you have what it takes to be the new Director for the Ferndale Area DistrictLibrary? Can you build and sustain a strong library mobilizing ideas, stimulating innovation, and celebrating diversity with a creative and committed staff and Board of Directors? If so, you may be the successful candidate for Ferndale’s directorship. The seven-member Board of Directors seeks a Director who will focus on the Library as a center of cultural vitality and participation that enhances the quality of life for all Ferndale residents. Serving 19,900 people with an annual $1.2 million operating budget and 25 staff, the Library strives to deliver stellar programs and services in its recently expanded and renovated building and outside its walls through community engagement efforts. New opportunities ...

Director, Morris Area Public Library District (Chicago area) The Board of Trustees of the Morris Area Public Library District seeks a dedicated and dynamic leader to serve as Library Director. Located just an hour from downtown Chicago, the community of Morris offers small-town charm with easy access to the greater Chicago area. Morris has been called a “Norman Rockwell” type of town, known for its strong community spirit, thriving downtown and year-round recreational opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward to becoming an even bigger presence in this delightful community.For more information on the community and the library, and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/morris Applications received b ...

LIBRARIAN III – Youth Services The Lincoln Library is seeking an individual to plan and direct the operation of Children’s Services; coordinate and present activities while planning and recommending appropriate new services; and assume system wide responsibility for establishing standards for Children’s Services. Position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science, three years of professional library service and one year of supervisory experience. Weekend and evening work hours are required. Current employees (where applicable) shall maintain their bona fide residence within the corporate limits of the city during all periods of service. New employees residing outside of Springfield city boundaries shall have one year to relocate and provide proof of residenc ...

Librarian I – Adult Services Lincoln Library- The Public Library of Springfield, Illinois, is seeking an individual for the Adult Services department to assist customers in making the most effective use of materials and information available in the library through a variety of ways, including assisting customers with electronic searches, handling difficult reference questions using specialized tools and providing readers' advisory services. Conduct programs for the public on topics of interest and prepare informational displays. Requires professional judgment in choice of methods and tools used. This position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science. Evening and weekend hours required. ...

Responsibilities. Responsible to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is the chief operating officer of the Library with major administrative responsibility for implementing Library Board Policy. Additional responsibilities include recommending, designing, implementing, directing, supervising, and evaluating an active program of educational, cultural, and information services relevant to the Westerville community in accordance with the goals and objectives established by the Library Board. The Director is expected to maintain and enhance library services and its reputation on local, state and national levels. ...

The Board of Trustees of the Flossmoor Public Library (suburban Chicago) seeks a creative and community-focused leader to serve as Director. Flossmoor is a beautiful and historic town, known for its diverse and educated population as well its devotion to the arts. Located about 25 miles from Chicago in the city’s south suburbs, Flossmoor offers residents both small-town appeal and easy access to the attractions of a big city. Operating with a budget of nearly $1.4 million and a staff of 8 full-time and 23 part-time employees, the Flossmoor Public Library is a key component of this thriving community. In 2004, the library moved into a new 38,750 square foot building that is ideal for both traditional and new library services, including: A variety of programs and collections to ser ...

This Teen Librarian position will be based out of the Meadowridge Library and serve middle school and high school youth on the west side of Madison. This position will focus on collaborations with many community partners, such as west Madison schools, Neighborhood Centers, churches and community organizations, including The Road Home and MSCR, as well as working with neighborhood residents to identify community needs and develop engaging learning opportunities and programs to meet those needs.The Teen Services Librarian will coordinate, collaborate and work closely with the Meadowridge Youth Services Librarian to provide assistance and programming for youth both inside and outside of the library building. This position is also part of the system-wide Youth Services team, consisting of othe ...

The Community Engagement Coordinator at the Madison Public Library will be a public face for the library, and a powerful voice for the many different neighborhoods throughout Madison. In this position, you will focus on establishing relationships with individuals and organizations throughout the City, especially those representing under-resourced neighborhoods. The Community Engagement Coordinator will use data and community conversations to determine needs and will translate those needs into action under the umbrella of the library's strategic priorities. The Community Engagement Coordinator will participate in the Madison Public Library's racial equity and social justice initiatives. Your responsibilities will include participating as a member of the Library's Management Team and providi ...