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Assistant Director for Research and Instruction

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

George C. Gordon Library

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is looking for a new head of Research and Instruction Services at the Gordon Library. We are a small, but dynamic library, and over the last five years we have made good progress moving into new and innovative areas. Our team has 20 people, 6 in Research and Instruction, which shows the emphasis we put on our core mission to teach and support research. The Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services is a senior level management position that has primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, and promoting the research and instruction program of the Gordon Library. This position is a part of the library’s administrative team and contributes to decisions on policies, operations and library budget. We are doing some exciting things such a ...

Supervisory Librarian (US Navy Base)

Sub Base New London

New London

Directs overall library operation providing mission, education, and quality of life support to base personnel, their families and retirees. Responsible for the full scope of library functions to include library administration, personnel management, circulation services, reference/research services, technical services, and technological development and support. Is responsible for the library facility. Monitors funding allocations. Review the acquisition of materials from central funds for approval/disapproval. Establishes internal procurement and quality processes to ensure appropriate accountability for library acquisitions. Evaluates effectiveness of the library’s automated services. Accurately develops, prepares, and justifies library budgets. Accurately controls expenditure of fun ...

Deputy Director

Greenwich Library

Greenwich, CT

A great community deserves a great library and a great library deserves a great Deputy Director! Join the Greenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next Deputy Director. For 200 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community and is at a pivotal point in the implementation of its new strategic plan, “Connecting Our Community.” Greenwich Library, a Library Journal “Five Star Library”, proudly serves the 62,755 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 157 (93 FTE), a collection of nearly 500,000 items and a $9.2 million annual budget from public and pri ...

City Library Director-New Haven (CT) Free Public Library

New Haven Free Public Library

New Haven, CT

Creating Community – Unleashing Potential - the New Haven Free Public Library Board of Directors seeks an exceptional leader to help realize the Library’s strategic goals, create community, and unleash the potential of the city and the library at its heart. The successful candidate will exhibit strong management skills and excellent cultural competencies. The Library Director will work well in a complex environment and be a strong team leader who builds consensus internally and be a passionate advocate who connects the library system externally with a broad mosaic of community stakeholders. The library, with a $5 million annual budget ($4.5 from City appropriations), a strong senior management team and a dedicated staff (52.3 FTEs), provides services and programs through the hi ...

Resources Manager

Greenwich Library

Greenwich, CT

Greenwich Library seeks a Resources Manager who is committed to maintaining collections that "provide the community with a window to the past a view to the future." The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, passionate and engaged about the role libraries play in individual lives and the community-and will share that expertise and enthusiasm as a member of the Library's leadership team providing strategic direction for the library's print and non-print/digital collections. For the complete announcement, visit http://www.gossagesager.com/greenwichrmad.htm. ...

CEO/Executive Director

Bibliomation, Inc.

Waterbury, CT

Bibliomation, Inc.’s Board of Directors seeks an Executive Director to lead this dynamic, successful organization as it moves forward to realize its vision for member libraries and staff. The next Executive Director will provide leadership, management and growth of the organization—creating a framework for expanding Bibliomation’s services into new markets, undertake strategic planning and budget development, and work with current members (and potential new members) to increase statewide resource sharing. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bibliomation and, under the general direction of the Board of Directors, has overall responsibility for general administration of operations. Bibliomation has a proud history and a strong future helping member libraries ...

Chief Executive Officer

Providence Public Library

Providence, RI

Explore, Discover, Connect…for a Lifetime of Education. Join the Providence Public Library, http://www.provlib.org/, Board of Trustees, Foundation and staff as they work to make this goal a reality for the City of Providence and for all Rhode Islanders. The Library Board seeks an engaged, energetic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer—finalizing and implementing a new strategic plan—to build on its outstanding service programs and achieve further levels of excellence. The Providence Public Library is a private, independent 501(c)(3) organization. Housed in a stunning historic building, the Library has a proud and venerable history. Operating from a single 116,000 square foot facility since 2009, it is home to more than one million items—including unique special collections ...

Executive Director

New Canaan Library

New Canaan, Connecticut

New Canaan Library—a 21st century library—seeks a 21st century Executive Director! The Board of Trustees seeks a broad-gauged thinker and dynamic leader to provide strategic direction, participate in the building of a stellar new library and continue to develop the Library’s role as the cornerstone of the community’s intellectual and cultural life. The New Canaan Library, (http://newcanaanlibrary.org/), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, located in the heart of downtown New Canaan, serves 20,000 residents and loans over 500,000 items annually. With a $2.7 million annual budget, the new Executive Director will work with a committed staff (28 FTEs), an energetic Board and Advisory Board, New Canaan local officials, an established donor group, and an appreciative community—81% ...

Recording Studio Assistant

Perkins School for the Blind

Watertown

Under the direction of the Studio Manager, the Studio Project Assistant is responsible for assisting in the overall operation of the recording studio and supporting the recording studio book & magazine production programs. Includes technical support, planning, research, development and editing. Responsibilities include the following: - Assist studio staff with the conversion of digital production files into formatted digital book & magazine files for final mastering and duplication. - Assist with the creation of digital production sub-masters for archival storage and preservation. - Assist in reviewing and editing sound files produced by studio volunteers. Assist with the copying, collating and packaging of materials for the studio. - Assist in monitoring and maintaining studio ...

Director, E-Content Development

YBP Library Services

Contoocook, New Hampshire

Baker & Taylor’s academic division: YBP Library Services; is a global supplier of scholarly materials and services to academic and research libraries. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented premier supplier of scholarly materials and services to academic and research libraries worldwide. CURRENTLY WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF E-CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Plan and direct the rollout and ongoing activities of E-Content institutional markets. Responsibilities will include directing program modifications to software, negotiating with vendors, training of sales force, and planning rollout and ongoing activities for E-content integration and development. Essential Duties: •Work with Publishers to identify and negotiate direct E-Content sales opportunities for institutional mar ...

Floater Librarian

Boston Public Library

MA

The Boston Public Library is seeking to fill a full time Floater Librarian position. Floaters must serve in the position for a full year before being considered for other positions. The successful candidate must be available to work days, nights and/or weekends to staff public service desks and will participate in reference services to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting. The Floater Librarian will perform various tasks requiring a broad knowledge of professional literature, bibliographic sources and principles of information delivery and services. ...