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Library Director: Waukegan, IL (near Chicago) The Board of Trustees of Waukegan PublicLibrary seeks a strong and dedicated leader to serve as Library Director. The City of Waukegan is a very diverse community of about 89,000 people, located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The library plays a huge role in the community, including coordinating literacy efforts for all of Lake County, IL. Among its numerous awards, Waukegan Public Library won a 2013 National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in recognition of its impact on the community. This position is an exciting opportunity for someone whowants to guide thelibrary as it continues its commitment to moving the community forward. Formore information on Waukegan and the library, and to apply for theposition,plea ...

Position Responsibilities: This position exists to provide leadership in library services in alignment with teaching and learning. Managing a staff of three professional librarians and support staff, this person develops user-centered and innovative library spaces and collections, with an emphasis on digital resources and emerging technologies, to meet the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of students, faculty, and staff of the college. Oversee Library Operations: Directs all library functions and supervises library staff, conducting annual employee performance evaluations and fostering professional growth and job satisfaction. Creates library spaces that are inclusive campus destinations. Serves as campus copyright officer. Manages library budget, purchasing, and grants. Ma ...

An employee in this position Identifies underserved populations and the agencies which serve them. Provides intake feedback to senior managers and communicates program requests to appropriate division manager (e.g. computer skills training, story times) Monitors, evaluates and reports the effectiveness of outreach activities. Maintains a knowledge base of system wide activity and community contacts. Provides Friends of the Library members with opportunities to volunteer at outreach events. Assists all service areas in promotion of programs and services to outside agencies (e.g. delivering summer reading program materials to agencies serving children in the summer). Provides senior staff with leads to extend deposit collection service. Manages library staff participation in county campaigns ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of staff. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. May act as Person-in-Charge in absence of branch manager. Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance; performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources; performs intermediate troubleshooting of library equipment. Trains the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and databases. Resolves intermediate customer complaints; refers more complex issues to branch manager or Information Services Manager. Knows, ...

TBLC’s Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. The work is highly responsible in nature requiring exceptional leadership skills, considerable initiative, and independent judgment. The Executive Director is responsible for performing multiple duties related to all aspects of strategic and organizational planning, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, grant writing and advocacy. The Executive Director must:  Demonstrate considerable flexibility and interact with multiple types of libraries with a variety of needs. The work requires familiarity with all aspects of library operations and management for all types of libraries.  Demonstrate success in working with a governing board, especially in developing an annual budg ...

Imagine. . . . Being connected to something amazing! Douglas County Libraries is searching for a resourceful, HR Director ready to lead our library in the areas of benefits, workforce planning, staff development, staffing strategies, recruitment, compensation, and brand alignment. The HR Director is a valued member of our senior leadership team for strategy and implementation. This is a highly visible role assessing our library’s needs and driving change. The successful candidate will craft, adapt, and implement our strategies toward reading, discovery, and connection. We are looking for: An agile leader who is inclusive, democratic and exhibits an openness to ideas and innovations. An integrative thinker with a passion for learning, a focus on developing people, an ...

Are you passionate about all-inclusive libraries? Do you care about helping new immigrants find their place in our society and become good citizens? Do you love to travel, read foreign books and watch foreign movies? Are you a master of multicultural advisory? Then read on! We are looking for an enthusiastic champion for multiculturalism. The successful candidate will be skillful in providing assistance to our multilingual and multicultural populations, well informed about world literature and cinema and eager to share this knowledge with our patrons. Location:Eloise May Library 1471 S Parker Rd, Denver, CO 80231 Reports to:Supervisor Supervises:0 Position:40 hour, full-time; exempt. Pay Rate:$47,476-$62,800 Role: Assists patrons with advanced search and advisory needs and develo ...

Assistant or Associate Professor – Catalog LibrarianFull-Time, Tenure Track, 10 Month PositionKent LibrarySoutheast Missouri State University The Catalog Librarian position provides description of, discovery of and access to electronic and print library resources through creation of original metadata records for all library materials. Work includes cataloging of new general collection and Special Collections & Archives materials as well as retrospective projects. The catalog librarian ensures that titles are accurately described in the integrated library system (ILS) and other systems, such as OCLC, to facilitate discovery and access by university students, faculty and staff and guest users. The catalog librarian manages cataloging unit operations and supervises assigned staff. ...

POSITION PURPOSE The Library Services Manager is a responsible Division Head level position administering the City's overall library program. Work involves providing inspirational leadership, vision, and strong communication to a dedicated team of library professionals. This will involve administering operational activities of the library system including long-range planning, implementation of the division's masterplan, performing liaison duties with other departments, divisions, other libraries, library organizations, civic clubs, and City officials. Work is performed independently with responsibility for making final determinations in accordance with established general policies and is reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Director through reports, conferences, meetings, or ...

CU Boulder Libraries has an opening for aResearch Assistance Program Manager. This position manages the research assistance program at the CU Boulder Libraries, including the Norlin library research desk, online research assistance platforms, and the research assistance training program. This role ensures that research assistance follows best practices and embraces emerging trends and innovation in research services. The program manager ensures consistent and excellent service, with an emphasis on strategic planning and coordinating of staffing, scheduling, and training. This role is ideal for someone who excels at organization and planning, enjoys providing reference services, and has the ability to make strategic decisions. In addition, the program manager organizes cross-training and p ...

At Calvert Library, staff have the opportunity to empower individuals by facilitating lifelong learning and to strengthen the community by encouraging connections to fellow community members and the world. We seek an enthusiastic, open-minded, intrinsically-motivated individual who works well independently and collaboratively. Calvert Library circulates over a million items and provides exceptional customer service at its 4 locations, and via 2 mobile library vehicles. We have an extensive network of community partners including Calvert County Public Schools. If you embody Calvert Library’s values and are passionate about the power of public libraries to transform communities, consider joining Calvert Library as the full-time Branch Manager of our main library. Key Responsibilities ...

Do you love teaching people? Do you spend way too much time browsing electronics online or in retail stores? Do you wish you could connect people with technology without selling them anything? If you answered yes to these questions, the Technology Specialist position at Arapahoe Libraries is for you. You'll spend your time helping library patrons with their tech issues, who will bring you anything from a smartphone to a GPS and everything in between. You will demonstrate the newest and coolest tech concepts like 3D printing and virtual reality to engage and educate library patrons. You will be the friendly face showing what great e-resources the library offers available on our library patrons' personal devices. Locations:District-wide resource Reports to:Supervisor, Technology Experien ...

LAC Federal is seeking a Library Technician for a government contract working with a prestigious federal agency located in Denver, CO. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position which includes a full benefits package. Responsibilities: Search uncatalogued publications in the local EOS.Web catalog and OCLC WorldCat to determine library holdings, duplication, digitization status, and other information required prior to cataloging. Search selected items in the Access database used as an inventory of digitized publications. Update records in EOS.Web catalog to correct or add to records, such as adding digitization information, including all #856 fields with URL information for links to documents in Internet Archive and other sources. Coordinate as needed and update status with libra ...

Fort Lewis College/Reed Library in Durango, Colorado is seeking applicants for a Library Technician III Reference Resource Sharing Paraprofessional, FT, 12 month position w/ benefits. For detailed job information including minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, required competencies, conditions of employment and the online application process, please visit Fort Lewis College Classified Employment Opportunities and click on the appropriate job link. Applications received by September 7, 2017 will be given full consideration. Fort Lewis College is an AA/EEO employer. Fort Lewis College does not accept resumes in lieu of the online application. ...

Douglas County Libraries is currently seeking an energetic and highly-motivated Youth Services Patron Service Technician to perform a variety of patron contact duties including: working with patrons of all ages, with a specific focus on children and their families. Performs storytimes for infants through preschoolers, using the ALA Every Child Ready to Read early literacy skills. Encourages caregivers to build on the skills. Plans other activities and programming for children. Demonstrates effective public service skills, and an understanding of public library operations. Supports “patron first” practices. Work is performed under general supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Proactively seeks to assist patrons with finding items. Circulates the library floor r ...

If you know SirsiDynix (particularly Symphony Workflows), like helping to train others on the basics, and you’d like to work in your ‘jammies’ from anywhere in the US, for the next 6 months … have we got the job for you. LS&S is seeking one part-time (4 hours per day with flexible schedule) SirsiDynix Symphony Help Desk Support staff to help out the Delaware school libraries. The selected candidate will be trained on the statewide SirsiDynix /Symphony Workflows system with an emphasis on its use in school libraries. Upon completion of the training, the candidate can work from anywhere in the United States, provided you have good telephone and Internet connections – we’ll even supply the computer if you don’t have your own. Schedule will be 4 h ...

If you know SirsiDynix (particularly Symphony Workflows), like helping to train others on the basics,and you’d like to work in your ‘jammies’ from anywhere in the US, for the next 6 months … have we got the job for you. LS&S is seekingone part-time (4 hours per day with flexible schedule) SirsiDynix Symphony Help Desk Support staff to help out the Delaware school libraries. Theselected candidate will be trained on the statewide SirsiDynix /Symphony Workflows system with an emphasis on its use in school libraries. Upon completion of the training, the candidatecan work from anywhere in the United States, provided you have good telephone and Internet connections – we’ll even supply the computer if you don’t have your own. Schedule will be 4 hours ...

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: The position is responsible for providing library services to adult offenders of diverse physical and mental abilities; Answer patron requests for information, determine where to locate the desired information and execute a search.Provide reader's advisory service to offenders and staff.Provide instruction to offenders on information literacy and library skills.Receive requests, prepare orders, and deliver materials to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library.Inform patrons about availability of interlibrary loans; screen requests for appropriateness; instruct patrons in loan procedures; search incoming books from ...

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: The position is responsible for providing library services to adult offenders of diverse physical and mental abilities; Answer patron requests for information, determine where to locate the desired information and execute a search.Provide reader's advisory service to offenders and staff.Provide instruction to offenders on information literacy and library skills.Receive requests, prepare orders, and deliver materials to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library.Inform patrons about availability of interlibrary loans; screen requests for appropriateness; instruct patrons in loan procedures; search incoming books from ...

Role:Returns library materials to shelves and checks in returned materials. Enables patrons to find library materials in places where they expect them to be.Major Duties and Responsibilities:40% - SHELVING – Shelves library materials by loading carts with returned materials; placing materials on the appropriate shelf according to Dewey decimal number, author name, or title in order to return materials to library shelves. E30% - CIRCULATION – Checks in returned materials and sorts and routes the materials to their proper location in order prepare materials for shelving. E15% - SHELF READING & SHIFTING – Reads the order of materials on the shelves by checking for correct Dewey decimal or alphabetical order, shifts and straightens materials to correct the order as needed ...

Summary:The Library Director of Lake County Public Library (LCPL) is responsible for the administration of all LCPL functions, programs and services within the goals, guidelines and policies established for the LCPL. General Administration Provides leadership within LCPL. Implements major strategies to fulfill the mission and achieve the objectives of the library. Serves as an official representative of the library in the local community and the library profession. Develops long-range planning for the library including programs and services, organization, staffing, budgeting, facilities, and public relations. Administrative Officer for the Board of Trustees Prepares all necessary reports for the Board of Trustees and the Board of Lake County Commissioners. Attends and activel ...

Be part of a vibrant, well-used and well-loved library in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming! Teton County Library is seeking a career-motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking Adult Services Manager who is passionate about delivering responsive service as well as promoting the library's extensive digitial and print adult collections. The successful candidate is: a leader with proven results in successfully motivating and managing a team; innovative and continually seeking new ways to deliver library service and technology to adults - new adults through seniors; and, takes the lead in creatively implementing the library's strategic plan. This is a full-time, exempt position. Starting salary is $52,845-$55,521, DOE. The Teton County Library Foundation offers a housing assistance program. Vi ...

What you'd do: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to increase the level of the community's awareness of the library's programs, services and resources and elevate the profile of the library overall. Participate in the development and implementation of organization-wide strategic and operating plans, with a focus on internal and external communications. Oversee all communications, marketing, social media and public relations efforts. Set organizational brand, creative, communications and public affairs strategy. Act as official library spokesperson. Manage sensitive communications issues and crisis communications. Serve on library's Executive Team. Represent the library in the community on committees, working groups and at events including weekends and evenings. Interface ...

Responsible for advanced procedures related to Circulation, Reserves and Interlibrary/Intercampus Loan. The position requires a sophisticated competence in various computer systems, including Innovative Interfaces (Sierra), Ares, ILLiad, OCLC, Swift, Microsoft Office and Prospector. Troubleshoots and implements advanced technologies within the department. Develops and maintains statistics for all aspects of Access Services. Maintains high standards of customer service. Mediates stressful situations related to patron concerns. Monitors and safeguards aspects of copyright law related to reserve materials. Major Duties and Responsibilities Essential: 1. Coordinates and schedules coverage at the circulation desk. 10% 2. Responsible for the implementation of automated workflow; instruction an ...

What you'd do:Work at the Westwood Branch Library to create positive experiences for library customers by providing programming and outreach, designed to educate and promote library usage, to a wide variety of audiences. Provide early literacy outreach to children between the ages of 0-5 years and give storytimes in both English and Spanish. Implement library services and resources including intergenerational and bilingual programming to a diverse customer base. Assist customers in circulation, reference and readers/media advisory. Work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers. Oversee library operations as assigned. SPANISH FLUENCY REQUIRED ...

What you'd do:Work in the Early Learning Department with children from birth through kindergarten and the adults in their lives, including parents, caregivers, and educators. Provide storytime in Spanish and English for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in outreach settings across the City. Support the Read Aloud Program by providing storytime and recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers. Connect with and support parents, caregivers and educators to provide research-based, engaging workshops, in both English and an additional language, on the importance of early learning and how to support early learning in the home and school environments. Connect with community partners to support early learning efforts across the City. Work closely with the City's diverse immigrant populations. ...

Link to apply: https://careers-lssi.icims.com/jobs/2353/library-director-2/job LIBRARY DIRECTOR 2 REDDING, CALIFORNIA LS&S is seeking an innovative and dynamic Library Director for the Shasta Public Libraries located in beautiful Shasta County in Northern California. This position works from the main library in the county seat of Redding. Located along the picturesque Sacramento River, Redding is home to almost 100,000 citizens. Redding is a tech savvy area supporting a thriving startup business segment, with over 40 startup businesses calling it home since 2000. The Redding library covers 55,000 square feet. The other two branch libraries in this system are in the City of Anderson and the Town of Burney. The Library Director 2 supports the LS&S mission, vision, and values ...

Job title: Concierge: part customer service, part technology troubleshooting, part product promotion Business Unit: Branch Services Pay range: $13.55 per hour Job Type: Part-time, non-exempt; non-benefitedSpanish-speaking is preferred for this position. Job description: You’re the essence of the customer’s experience at the library. You greet people with a smile and welcome them into our library. You enrich people’s lives through meaningful dialogue about our products and services. You earn trust by being knowledgeable about our products and making recommendations that connect with the customer. You help our library customers find the fuel and the spark to unlimited ideas and opportunities. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library servi ...

Job title: Wrangler: part product placement, part inventory control, part display technicianBusiness Unit: Branch ServicesPay Range: $9.35 per hourJob Class: Part-time, non-exempt Job description: We are changing the way people think about libraries, but our products are still the cornerstone of our operation. You will be in charge of ensuring our books, media and music are out on our shelves, ready to be picked up by our library customers. You will be refreshing displays and making sure the materials are in their correct locations. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are organized, detail-oriented, and keep things in tip-top order. You can’t rest until everything is put away; quite s ...

The University of Denver Libraries, comprised of the Main Library at the Anderson Academic Commons and the Bonfils Stanton Music Library in the Newman Center, is a highly collaborative, team-based organization that serves a diverse population, ranging from our students, staff, and faculty to public and other academic patrons from the surrounding region. The Anderson Academic Commons is the campus centerpiece for collaborative teaching, learning, and engagement. The University of Denver Libraries are central to discovery and creative interaction among students and faculty, and provide collections, services, personnel, and systems that support the teaching and research programs of the University. The institution is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty ...