This position reports to the Head of Information Services and is responsible for providing responsive and effective circulation and research support across all aspects of Information Services operations. A key role on the library’s information services team, this position is accountable for activities related to both Circulation and Reference operations within Information Services, including borrower services, interlibrary loan, collection development, reference, instruction and outreach. The incumbent is expected to deliver point-of-need assistance to library customers and visitors, including first tier technology support and troubleshooting in the library’s new public service spaces.Effectively assist with all Information Services operations, circulation and patron database, delivery ...

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Library & Information Services, the Assistant Law Librarian, Collection Services is responsible for overseeing the collection services operations of the law library: print and digital acquisitions, archives, collection development and maintenance, cataloging & metadata, digital resources management, the institutional repository, preservation, processing, and serials. As part of the management team, provides service centered vision, leadership, and planning for collection services. As part of the research and instruction team, provides legal reference, research, and instruction. ...

The Newport Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the position ofPart Time Young Adult Librarian. This position is 24 hours per week including evening and rotating Saturday hours.Duties:Reference Services· Provides Readers’ Advisory and reference services to all patrons, as required.· Compiles bibliographies and instructional materials to meet the needs of young adults.· Provides instruction to groups and individuals, both formally and informally, regarding the use of library materials and services, including use of electronic resources and the public access catalog.· Provides technical assistance to patrons using electronic resources in the library including printing, monitoring PCs, troubleshooting, database use, mobile printing, e-books, e-a ...

Music Librarian – Greenwich Library (CT)Join theGreenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next Music Librarian. For 217 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community. Greenwich Library, aLibrary Journal“Five Star Library,” proudly serves the 63,518 residents of the Town of Greenwich through its Main library (104,000 s/f) and two branch libraries, the Byram Shubert Library and the Cos Cob Library. With a dedicated staff of 61 Full-time (91 FTE including part-time), a $10 million annual budget from public and private sources, and following a major renovation of the Main Library, the Library is implementing plansto serve the contemporary needs and interests of its community.Responsibilities.Under the direction ...

The Town of South Kingstown has an exciting Librarian position available within the South Kingstown Public Library. The Library Division is accepting applications for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This full time position will work Monday 10am to 6pm, Tuesday 1pm to 8pm, and Wednesday through Friday 9am to 5pm with rotating Saturdays.This professional position is responsible for providing reference and reader’s advisory assistance to children, young adults, adults and parents; collection development; planning, publicizing and conducting weekly story times for the two (2) year old age group and three (3) to five (5) year old age group as well as a variety of other programs for children and young adults through the year. The position will work in collaboration with other Youth S ...

Join our team as the newly-established Neighborhood & Adult Literacy Manager! Among your duties will be responsibility for the implementation and oversight of adult literacy and basic education programs throughout the library system. You will also have responsibility for a branch library. For over 25 years, our adult basic education program, Read/Write/Now, has worked with community members to change their lives in learner-identified ways: achieving a driver's license, learning to read so they can help their children with homework or read a bedtime story, getting a library card, earning a promotion at work, and becoming U.S. citizens. Now it's time to spread this good work across our 9 location library system in proven and innovative ways. If you have experience and a degree in educati ...

The East Forest Park Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city! Help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. The branch opened to the public in 2019 as a brand-new building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. There are a makerspace, a teen room, a children's room, and plenty of up-to-date technology to enjoy. Outside you'll find reading gardens, a patio for programming and relaxing, and significant open space. The neighborhood is well-loved by the neighborhood it serves. See inside here.The Supervisor at our East Forest Park Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library.This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, facility manageme ...

TOWN OF WATERFORDTechnical Assistant – Technical & Circulation ServicesWaterford Public LibraryA. PURPOSE OF POSITION:This position is responsible for cataloging and classifying all formats of library materials. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the library’s integrated library system and other library technology and technical and circulation services functions, as well as provide support and back-up to department clerical staff. Technical proficiency and the ability to work independently are essential.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Department head.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Catalogs and classifies all formats of library materials· Receives library shipments and leased materials· Assists in maintaining an u ...

Successful community programming is one of the pillars of library service. In collaboration with Truro Library staff, you will be responsible for taking the lead in coordinating, planning, and executing programming that is educational, entertaining, and enriching for all ages.• You plan and execute programs, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences for patrons of all ages.• You are comfortable coordinating a wide range of program from panel discussions to arts and crafts.• You work collaboratively with other members of the Truro Library staff to generate outreach efforts.• You cultivate relationships with community members and organizations to garner feedback, and potential partnerships.• You seek outside sources of funding to sustain our high level of programming. ...

Summary: The Cataloging Lead performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, database maintenance, and provides inventory support for the Newport Public Library. Essential Duties:• Adds accurate bib, item and volume level records to Ocean State Library’s (OSL) Sierra ILS. • Categorizes and classifies all library materials, including books, A/V, periodicals, and non-traditional lending materials.• Ensures all material can be retrieved conveniently using standardized methods and guidelines.• Evaluates content collection items and applies call numbers that both work for the item and the collection as a whole. • Runs reports monthly to maintain collection consistency, accuracy and monitors for borrowing trends.• Updates department documentation.• Attends meeti ...

The University of Rhode Island's University Libraries seeks a full-time Information Services Technician I. The regular work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 6:30pm to 2:30am. Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk. The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees. ...

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Marketing and Technology Librarian. This person will be responsible for promoting library programs and services on social media and other platforms and will provide technology instruction both onsite and out in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing as well as instruction and/or programming and possess excellent computer literacy, communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 25-hour/week position with retirement and life insurance benefits. MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is preferred but not required. Days, evenings and Saturday rotations are required. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Please email a tho ...

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Library Assistant to work in our Children’s Department. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a diverse population of children and their families, both in house and out in the community, and will be comfortable working in an urban setting. They will have strong technology skills and experience providing reference and readers advisory services and developing creative programming for children. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential. This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services. Candidates with a demonstrated talent for marketing children’s programming willbe given extra consideration. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 20-hour per week, year-round positi ...

The Pawtucket Public Library is looking for a Children's Librarian who has a strong service oriented philosophy to work in a busy public library that serves a multi-ethnic community.Duties include but not limited to:Providing reference and reader's advisory serviceParticipates in the development of the library's collectionPlan, presents and publicizes children's programsMinimum Requirements: A Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution and course work in library services to children. Applicants must have knowledge of current technology used in a Children's Library.Starting salary: $28.88 per hours to start, salary range $548.89 to $594.25 within one year.Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, and city holidaysHours: 19 hours Preferred schedule - Monday 9am - 1pm, ...

The Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library or learning resource center of a Community College providing library services to students, faculty, and citizens of the communities served by the College.These professional responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum including reference services; online, original, and copy cataloging; inter-library loan management; collection development; circulation management; acquisitions; and teaching students and faculty in the use of such library resources as online access to information, bibliographic search, access to print materials and methods of research for academic course materials. In addition, the library relies to an increasing extent on computer-based information technology. Therefore, the ...

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2022Applications will be reviewed beginning April 25, 2022The Global Curatorial Project Archivist is a project-based position housed at the John Hay Library in partnership with the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ). The Global Curatorial Project (GCP) was founded in 2014 to be a network of scholars, curators, and educators who are committed to creating innovative forms of public history about the historical social system of racial slavery and the ways in which it continues to shape our world. The GCP is led by CSSJ and the Center for the Study of Global Slavery (CSGS) at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Together, they convened 10 partner institutions located in Africa, Europe, and South Americ ...

The Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Library Board of Trustees are looking for a responsiblecustodian to maintain the external and internal appearance of our library.Qualifications:· Experience in a custodian role focused on large building upkeep.· Ability to Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work.· Responsible for cleaning and miscellaneous maintenance requests as well as repairs to the facilities.· Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.Responsibilities:The Maintenance Custodians essential duties and responsibilities (but not limited to):· perform routine custodial maintenance· cleaning and sanitizing of all areas within the library· maintains supply levels (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc)· grounds keeping (sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, planting a ...

The City of East Providence and the Public Library Board of Trustees seek an enthusiastic, visionary, community minded leader as its next Library Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, exhibit a clear vision and commitment to librarianship and community engagement, articulate and advocate the Library’s strategic direction, provide sound fiscal management, promote proactive leadership in technology integration, and promote collaborative relationships within the Library and throughout the community.The Library has an annual budget of $2,680,115 supported by municipal funding along with additional support from the State of Rhode Island. The Library System is comprised of the main Weaver Library, the Riverside Branch Library and the Fuller Creative Lear ...

Mohr Library has a part time Library Assistant position available for someone to work an average of 19 hours per week. The duties of a Library Assistant include checking library materials in and out, answering the telephone, circulation desk duties, registering patrons for library cards, collecting overdue fines and fees, processing and shelving materials, and providing general assistance to patrons.To be considered, applicants must have a pleasant, helpful manner, be dependable, detail oriented, and have the ability to multi-task. Applicants must be able to establish and maintain successful working relationships with the public and fellow employees in a courteous manner, good communication skills, and have experience using a computer. To qualify, applicants must have earned a high school ...

Johnson & Wales University seeks a qualified librarian for this full-time, year-round position to manage integrated library systems operations associated with effective metadata representation, discovery and sharing of library and archival collections. The ideal candidate will have experience doing caltaloging and interlibrary loan operations using MARC, OCLC WorldCat, and applying LCSH, RDA plus other relevant cataloging, classification and metadata standards. Other important qualities include the ability to generate usage data reports in a timely manner; work collaboratively with teammates on special projects; represent JWU on peer committees of the Higher Education Library & Information Network; and supervise assistants hired from the university's diverse student population. ...

The Maine State Library is seeking a director to lead the Library Development Division. The primary focus of the Public Service Manager II: Director of Library Development, is to administer statewide programs, and to directly manage and oversee operating, support and administrative functions of the Library Development Division of the Maine State Library. The Director of Library Development implements program policies and initiatives in support of the Maine State Library’s goals and objectives and is a member of the Maine State Library’s senior management team. Supervision is exercised over a variety of personnel and work is performed under the direction of the State Librarian. The impact of the programs managed by this position has a significant impact on the overall mission of the Mai ...

The Rhode Island College Library is excited to announce the job posting for the Assistant Professor, Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian (Tenure Track) position.The Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian provides vision and leadership in directing and managing the College’s Special Collections and Digital Initiatives and Scholarship units to provide Rhode Island College members and the community access to locally produced content and the College’s unique collections. This person processes primary source materials including rare books, manuscripts, college archives, and photographs that require specialized storage and services; stewards locally produced content, including media, student projects, and faculty publications; oversees the digital initiatives uni ...

Circulation AssistantPart Time Library Technician -Circulation – assists patrons, check in/out library material, registers patrons for library cards, collects overdue fines, answer phone, and shelves materials. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus. Computer experience and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and the public is required. $13.50 an hour. Includes evenings 4-8 pm and e/o Fridays/Saturdays 9-5. Closed Saturdays July and August. To apply send resume with references to admin@lincolnlibrary.com with PT circ in subject line. Application period closes April 23, 2022 or when filled. ...

The Whipple Free Library is seeking an energetic, creative individual with excellent interpersonal, leadership and technical skills to join our library family in the key leadership role of Director.Responsibilities:Participates, with the Board of Trustees, in an ongoing formal planning process which identifies and addresses community and Library needs, provides direction for Library development, and evaluates Library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs.Recruits, schedules, supervises, regularly meets with and evaluates staff. Provides opportunities for staff training and career development. Values and effectively uses volunteers.Becomes the face of the Library, promoting and maintaining good relationships with the community and Library staff, Friends of the Library, the L ...

The Neighborhood & Adult Literacy Manager is responsible for the implementation and oversight of adult literacy and basic education programs throughout the library system. They will also have responsibility for a branch library. Responsible for administrative and professional work in the management of personnel, services, and operations of adult literacy programs and branch teams. Work is performed with professional independent administrative judgment in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Library Department, with review by the Library Director through reports and conferences. Supervision is exercised over other employees as assigned.QualificationsDemonstrated ability to plan, assign, coordinate and supervise the work of a library department.Extensive knowledge of librar ...

TheChildren’s Librarianposition is based in the busy, progressive Children's Room of our Central Library. Springfield City Library has an exciting career opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. Are you the one? Are you ready to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals in a very busy urban library system? Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The person selected for this position will be part of a dynamic team and focus on reference, reader’s advisory, outreach, collection development, and programming for children. Work is performed under the general direction of the Children's Services S ...

The East Forest Park Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city! Help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. The branch opened to the public in 2019 as a brand-new building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. There are a makerspace, a teen room, a children's room, and plenty of up-to-date technology to enjoy. Outside you'll find reading gardens, a patio for programming and relaxing, and significant open space. The neighborhood is well-loved by the neighborhood it serves. See inside here.The Supervisor at our East Forest Park Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library.This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, facility manageme ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, community-engaged candidates for four part-time Librarian positions. Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield by watching the videos linked below, then apply by Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items.The four Librarian positions are based at four of our neighborhood branch libraries. The person hired for this job will create and deliver programs, answer reference questions, provide reader’s ad ...

The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett is seeking a dynamic individual to oversee a very busy children’s room in our seaside community. The library provides services for over 15,000 residents, college students, senior citizens and visitors. Our library is known for friendly service with an inviting and welcoming setting.As a department supervisor, the Youth Services Librarian will be responsible for both traditional and non-traditional services to children of all ages, young adults and their caregivers. Priorities are building and maintaining an engaging diverse collection of materials. Developing, planning and promoting age appropriate programming for infants to young adults using a variety of formats. Building partnerships and providing outreach to local community groups, ...

JOB SUMMARYThe Circulation Assistant staffs the circulation desk during library operating hours under the direction of the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. This position is for 4 days a week, for a total of 22 hours a week, with additional days possible as needed. Duties include welcoming members and visitors, providing front-line patron assistance, circulating materials to members and other authorized borrowers, assisting in shelving of books and periodicals, and answering incoming calls and directing patron queries to appropriate staff for resolution. The Circulation Assistant will also assist other library staff with projects related to the operation of the library as assigned, such as checking in new periodicals, deaccessioning weeded materials, printing new labels, etc. RE ...