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Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian who is eager to work with the public and provide excellent customer service. Primary tasks include providing reference to patrons in-person, via telephone, chat and email; assisting and instructing patrons on the computer; keeping up with current library trends and services; and performing additional library related duties as required.Other duties include arranging displays and participating in collection development and maintenance.A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school is required. Degree in progress will be considered. Must have a knowledge of principles and practices of professional library work; knowledge of current trends in reference services and library services for patrons of all ...

The primary responsibility of a Branch Library Specialist is to serve the general public in use of the branch libraries and ensure the smooth operation of the branch that is designated as the Branch Specialist’s primary responsibility. The position that is open will primarily work in the Burns Branch Library, with weekly shifts in Cheyenne. Tasks include: checking out and checking in library materials, answering the telephone, issuing library cards, shelving library materials, handling money, updating computer databases, answering reference questions, trouble-shooting equipment, processing interlibrary loans and holds, assisting with collection development and management, and creating interesting and engaging library events. This position requires someone who works well under pressure an ...

Lincoln County Library System is seeking a friendly, creative, energetic and customer service oriented individual to serve as a youth services librarian at the Star Valley Branch Library. This is a full-time (30 hours per week) position, with some weekends and evenings required.Duties include: planning, implementing and promoting youth services programs, compiling statistics and reports, assisting with technology, providing reference and information services with patrons; performs collection development for the youth services department, processing new materials and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should work well independently, enjoy working with people of all ages, have excellent computer skills and love libraries and working with children. High school diploma or equival ...

Job title: Anythink Buyer (part product guru, part trend spotter, part detail dynamo)Business Unit: Collection DevelopmentHiring Pay range: $3957 to $4551 monthlyJob Type: Full-time; exempt; benefitedJob description:You are passionate about our products and know what people are reading, watching and listening to today and have big ideas on what is going to be buzzworthy three months from now. You are the trendspotter of the Collection Development team, knowing what’s hot and what’s not – and why people love it anyway. You are a fierce advocate for our WordThink classification system, evaluating and evolving to make it simple and intuitive for our customers and staff. We look to you to be the expert in your buying realm, tracking your products from the minute they arrive to the moment ...

GENERAL PURPOSE:Performs mid-level professional duties under the direction of Adult Services Division Manager and will direct the Adult Services Division in the absence of the Division Manager.The salary range for this position is $24.81- $37.21 per hour with ahiring range of$24.81 - $31.01,depending on qualifications and experience.Position will close to applicants on: Tuesday, 1/17/23 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.Do you want to make a difference in people's lives? Do you jump at the chance to develop community partnerships, grow staff skills, and offer innovative services? Do you relish working with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities? If so, then this could be the job for you!Loveland Public Library is looking to fill the position of Library Assistant Manager for Adult Services. This pos ...

This position is part time working 24 to 31 hours per week.The Children's Services Assistant provides support to the youth services department by assisting with youth programming, providing customer service at the children services desk, staffing library events, and contributing to library services.Programming: Plan, conduct, and assess children’s programming for youth of all ages. Programs may be in-person or virtual. In-person programs are conducted at the library or at an off-site partner facility location. Assist with planning and conducting public services department-wide projects, programs, and events as assigned by the Children's Services Supervisor and Public Services Manager. Staffing events include educating the community about library services, providing circulation services, ...

The Rogers Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking, and community-focused librarian to fill the position of Assistant Director. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and services, as well as a broad background and knowledge in financial, administrative and human resources management. The Assistant Director manages library functions during the absence of the Director. This position reports to the Library Director.Essential Functions:The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.Over ...

Purpose of Position:The Assistant to the Dean of Steely Library is responsible under the general supervision of the Dean, for a variety of professional functions in the management and operation of the Dean’s Office. In addition to providing primary executive assistance to Dean in the daily execution of their responsibilities, this position has primary responsibility for administrative support and general office management of the Dean’s office.This position must exhibit a high level of customer relations, communications, writing and organizational skills for dealing effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public. High level professionalism and discretion is required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. This position will collaborate closely with oth ...

Purpose of Position:As a key member of the Access Services Department at the W. Frank Steely Library, the Reserves Specialist provides high quality customer service at the front-line Access Services desk primarily during night and weekend hours. During those times, the Reserves Specialist is responsible for ensuring student employees remain engaged in relevant work based on the direction of the Head of Access Services and the Customer Experience Specialist, who serves as the primary student supervisor. This position is responsible for building security during those shifts and will manage the library’s robust reserves collection, which includes print electronic materials, technology and artifacts. The Reserves Specialist will also develop workflow processes, communicate with faculty, and ...

Purpose of Position:The Acquisitions Specialist facilitates all collections purchasing, assists with setting up and managing our approval plan for materials and our Textbook Affordability Program and facilitates access to research materials.Primary Responsibilities:Reviews requests for library materials in a timely manner and performs pre-order research and verification of bibliographic data in electronic sources such as local catalog, OCLC, GOBI approval site, and publishers’ sites. Identifies vendors and confirms availability and price of materials.Orders materials from appropriate vendors and records the orders in WorldShare Management’s acquisitions and metadata modules.Assists in setting up and administering an approval plan. This would include adding the holdings to WMS, creating ...

Purpose of Position:The W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative, visionary, and service-oriented individual to lead Collections and Discovery Services. This non-tenure-track renewable faculty position is responsible for re-invigorating collections to meet the curriculum needs of all academic departments, both print and electronic as a result of increased financial support for the library. The position will be responsible for supervising faculty and staff, defining departmental goals, developing systematic assessment measures, refining workflows, and fostering an environment of collegiality, respect, and teamwork. Collections and Discovery Services includes acquisitions, cataloging, and discovery of print and e-resources, including special collections, ...

We are seeking a dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associate to provide frontline library service to the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond. Helping people find the information they need – whether it be what to read next, how to download an e-book or how to find a job – is what we do all day, every day. If you're passionate about providing outstanding customer service, serving your community, and are ready to contribute to the Library's success, then this may be the job for you!This position is located at the Lakewood Library.This part-time position is eligible for benefits.CUSTOMER SERVICE: Provides information, referrals and reader’s advisory assistance to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means. Locates materials using manual ...

We are seeking dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associate Substitutes to provide frontline library service to the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond. Helping people find the information they need – whether it be what to read next, how to download an e-book or how to find a job – is what we do all day, every day. If you're passionate about providing outstanding customer service, serving your community, and are ready to contribute to the Library's success, then this may be the job for you!Substitutes support daily service delivery to library patrons in the absence of location Librarians and Associates. Substitutes are on-call, non-benefitted, temporary staff who may work at any of JCPL's ten locations, the Call Center or the Bookmobile (Library To You ...

The Millicent Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. The position divides time between circulation and youth services duties. These duties are varied ranging from staffing the circulation desk, assisting patrons with circulation related activities, assisting with story times for infants and children, youth programming, and other general library services.Position is 19 hours/week, must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.Essential FunctionsOperates automated library system to perform routine circulation tasks such as checking in or out library materials, collecting fines, and issuing patron cardsAssists patrons in locating and requesting materials from other librariesAssists library users in the use of reference material and library equipment such computers, tablets, printers, ...

Looking to put your technical and functional skills to work and make a difference in your community? Our Facilities team wants to meet you! Douglas County Libraries is hiring for a Facilities Generalist II position. The Facilities Generalist II performs quality and timely maintenance for all DCL locations. You’ll have responsibility for implementing, scheduling, tracking and performing maintenance at the libraries, as well as making minor facility repairs, preventive and routine equipment maintenance, and grounds improvements and upkeep.This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a welcoming environment. Let’s talk!Essential Duties and Responsibilities:60% Commercial Building Maintenance & Upkeep:Implements a broad knowledge of standard practices and procedur ...

Performs archival work in support of the Douglas County Libraries Archives and Local History (ALH) including reference services, archival collections, cataloging and description, material processing, preservation, outreach and activities, digitization, and departmental documentation. Provides customer service to internal (DCL) and external customers. Collaborates with staff and volunteers to plan and execute projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:50% Processing Archives and CollectionsArranges and describes archival materials in accordance to DCL archival standards.Safely handles, stores, and/or rehouses archival material in appropriate enclosures and shelf locations.Enhances archives catalog records for existing and new items, ensuring premium discoverability.Accepts donations, p ...

The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is looking for a creative, outgoing, and optimistic team member to serve the youth of the Flagstaff community including performing storytimes and other special programming, selecting material and providing reader's advisory and library assistance to children.ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIESActively supports and upholds the City’s stated mission and values. Under direct supervision of the Library Supervisor, employees of this classification perform routine duties associated with daily library operations.Supervisory: This job may have partial responsibility for leading or supervising the work of voluntary or temporary staff.Budgetary: This job may have partial responsibility for providing input on budgeting at the program level.Strategic Planning: Thi ...

Job SummaryThe City of Lynnwood is a richly diverse and thriving community north of Seattle. Along with an official population of 40,000 residents, the city draws thousands more regionally to its vibrant commercial sector and Edmonds College. The 26,000 sq. ft. public library is at the heart of the civic campus, alongside City Hall, Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire Departments.The Youth Librarian plays a vital role in working collaboratively to support early literacy along with other library services. Story time sessions, the 3rd Graders Read Together program, Explore Summer Reading Program, and Boys & Girls Club visits and Teen connections are just a few examples of services associated with this position. Opportunities abound to partner with the City, School District, and other s ...

It’s all in the details. Do you add the special touches for a memorable customer experience? We are looking for a colleague who brings organization and passion into the role of part-time Public Services Assistant I. If you catch the little details and provide exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you! Both our Snohomish and Granite Falls Libraries' customers value their library and its services. Are you ready to make an impact in one of these welcoming, friendly communities?Job SummaryThe Public Services Assistant I performs basic public service and library support tasks at one or more community libraries or Library on Wheels to contribute to their effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspecti ...

General OverviewThe Gallatin Public Library is seeking a highly trained, energetic, and sociable Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian. This position will work under the supervision and guidance of the Gallatin Library Manager and will be primarily responsible for the various aspects of collection management. This will be a 40 hour per week position, at $16.96 per hour, with a flexible schedule.Essential Job DutiesThe Sumner County Library System strictly adheres to a community first culture. We exist to serve the public and strive to do so in a positive, creative, and friendly way. All employees are expected to contribute to a mentality of unity and service within the library staff.Selects and acquires new materials in various media formats for the library system.Catalogs all materials re ...

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 ...

Major Duties and Responsibilities:Essential:1. Provides oversight for the physical archival collections and collection management systems. This includes accession and deaccession of physical collections in accordance with collection development policy, conservation and preservation for physical materials, implementing measures to make physical collections more widely accessible and assisting with reference and research requests.2. In collaboration with department members, conducts outreach and develops programming to engage the university community while raising awareness of the collections. This may include instruction, exhibits, tours, social media, programs, and events.3. Actively engages students and student groups, faculty, staff, and community members in engaging with the collections ...

The Greenville Public Library is seeking an individual with a strong background in technology and a passion for library service to children to assist in our children’s department. In addition to assisting patrons at the children’s desk, this individual will engage in event marketing and promotion, and plan and present programs.Responsibilities:Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons in the children’s departmentAssist children using the public computers and in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databasesDevelop and present educational creative and technology programs for childrenManage the children’s department webpage and social mediaOther duties as assigned by the Children’s Librarian and/or the Assistant DirectorQualifications:Bachelor’s De ...

The Greenville Public Library is seeking a part-time digital services and reference assistant. In addition to reference services, this individual will be responsible for presenting technology instruction programs.Responsibilities:Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to patronsProvide direct assistance to patrons using the public computersAssist patrons in accessing digital resources including ebooks and databasesPlan, promote, and present technology instruction programs for adultsAssist with event marketing efforts in the library and onlineCreate digital and physical promotional displaysDemonstrate an understanding and respect for diversity and inclusionOther duties as assigned by Assistant Director and/or DirectorQualifications:Bachelor’s degree requiredPrevious library ex ...

Summary: The Library Assistant performs a variety of customer services including actively assisting customers discover and use library materials and resources. Maintains a safe, welcoming and accessible library space for customers of all ages, cultures, backgrounds, abilities and identities. Provides customer assistance with computers, printing, digital resources, digital devices and other information technology. Provides information assistance and readers’ advisory to customers. Arranges and maintains promotional displays of books and other materials. May provide public programming and/or programming support. Participates in Library District projects and teams as appropriate.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:Creates a welcoming environment for all patrons and s ...

The University of Missouri Libraries (MU Libraries) invites applications for the full-time, NTT position of Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Acquisitions, Collections, and Technical Services (ACTS). Reporting to the Vice Provost for Libraries, this position provides leadership for technical services functions, the offsite print storage facility, and consortial resources in an academic research library. The AUL contributes to the strategic development of local, regional, and national strategies in preservation, digitization, and access; and supports coordination of relevant licensing and collection management strategies for the University’s system campus libraries. The AUL for ACTS is the manager of personnel in the ACTS division, in alignment with university personnel policies.Re ...

Join our team! After an internal promotion, we now have a vacancy in our Reference/Adult Services department.The ideal candidate will have programming and collection management experience, creativity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and value teamwork. The NHFPL serves a substantial Spanish speaking population. Bilingual and multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Formulates and executes on-line database searches; Assists in the training of entry level librarians and support staff; Has responsibility of operation of a special collection and/or service such as Job Information, Health, or Audio-Visual; selects materials, develops procedures, plans informati ...

Are you our next Library Branch Manager?Join our team! At Springfield (MA) City Library, we are Welcoming, Trusted, Connected, and Innovative. Apply for our Library Branch Manager position and come help us achieve this vision. You’ll lead the teams of two popular branches in adjacent neighborhoods. Learn more here, and apply by Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern time for first consideration.The Forest Park Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city. The branch is a historic Carnegie library building with a Community Room for programming and performances. Outside you'll find a Reading Garden, our neighborhood partner the Forest Park Middle School, and, at the end of the block, the entrance to a 700+ acre gem of a public park. Branch staff work closely with loca ...

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARYPOSITION AVAILABLEYouth Services LibrarianThe West Warwick Public Library (IMLS National Medal finalist ‘21 & ‘22) seeks acreative, bright, and motivated individual for a full-time position as the Youth ServicesLibrarian. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services.The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for library services for children agesbirth through 18 and their parents and caregivers. This includes collection development,early literacy programs, storytimes, sensory programming, after-school programming forkids & teens, and more. Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services this position isresponsible for planning, organizing, developing services and maintaining a collection forthe entirety of the Youth Department.Examp ...

OverviewThe University of Missouri Libraries seeks a dynamic individual to work across our four campuses and the State Historical Society of Missouri as a Systems Librarian.The University of Missouri System supports more than 70,000 students across four universities and serves all 114 counties. In addition to its four campuses—the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU), the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL)—the UM System is comprised of a statewide health care system, multiple research parks and incubators, agricultural research stations, and a vast network of small business and technology development centers, extension centers, telehealth network sites and MOREnet sites.Summa ...