The Keene Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic professional with excellent public service skills and experience in libraries and working with teenagers to join our team as a Librarian I- Teen Services! The Keene Public Library is a cherished community resource for the City and one of New Hampshire’s foremost public libraries. The Library has an active and supportive Board of Trustees and community, as well as dedicated staff and volunteers, who all contribute to a stimulating and positive work environment!Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Provides library services to young adults and their caregivers, including reference, reader’s advisory, programming, outreach activities, and collection development.• Works with staff to monitor and evaluate services to all y ...

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 Sunday, April 16 at 11:59 pm Eastern time.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 local schools, agencies welcoming new Americans, and other community groups. S ...

Circulation AssistantLibrary Technician II (Public Service)Duties and Responsibilities- Welcomes patrons, checks in/out material, collects overdue fines, shelves and retrieves books, answers phone, handles the routing of library materials to and from other libraries, issues library cards and assists patrons.Basic computer skills including searching and use of the computer catalog. The ability to communicate effectively with the public and colleagues. Must be team-oriented, able to multi-task, be flexible and motivated. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus.35 hour a week position, includes some evenings and every other weekend. May require lifting, walking and standing for extended periods of time. Includes benefits, $16.88 an hour, after 180 day ...

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 the reorganized unit of Technology & Information Services, including borrower services, interlibrary loan, collection development, reference, instruction and outreach. In April 2020, the Library will have completed a major transformation of most of its public service spaces, including a new technology-rich information commons, the Workshop (an open learning and collaborative space) and a merged public services desk. The incumbe ...

The Abbott Library located in Sunapee NH, a small New England town that enjoys proximity to Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee, is seeking an innovative, energetic, experienced and future-ready library professional to provide leadership to its vibrant community library.The Director will oversee a staff of seven employees (4.5 FTE.) This staff includes a full-time Assistant Director, Technology and Outreach Librarian, and Youth Services Librarian. In addition, the library enjoys the support of more than 1300 hours of volunteer service each year. The Director is also responsible for administration, management, (including fiscal oversight) and advocacy for the library.The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who is flexible, positive, creative, patient, decisive, and technologically adro ...

Essential Functions:Teen Services: Manages and supervises the library services to teens in Grades 6 through 12 and their families at the Kingston Public Library.Supervises and leads the Youth Advisory Council, including planning and executing programs, promoting programs using social media, educating peers about library services, and selecting materials for the teen collection.Researches, develops, writes, manages and administers grant–funded programs for services to teens as appropriate and available.Plans, organizes, directs and implements programs and activities for teens and families from Grade 6 through 12 at the library; plans and conducts programs to stimulate the use of the library; including reading clubs, book fairs, holiday events, book readings at schools, and other related ...

Essential Functions:Manages and supervises the children’s department at the Kingston Public Library.Writes and manages grants relating to children’s services.Plans, organizes, directs and implements programs and activities for children at the library; plans and conducts programs to stimulate the use of the library; including reading clubs, book fairs, holiday events, book readings at schools, and other related programs for children and parents; plans and develops related public relations materials.Provides reference and children’s services; provides reader advisory services for children, parents, teachers, and community and regional organizations; develops and maintains materials and collection for children.Initiates, develops, and responds to specific requests for services for pre-s ...

The Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University seeks an innovative, service-oriented Systems Librarian to develop, manage, document, and troubleshoot the library’s web site and core library systems. In close collaboration with the e-Resources Librarian, Digital Services & Metadata Librarian, the Head of Archives & Special Collections, the incumbent will maintain library systems and applications using a broad range of technologies. The Systems Librarian will also collaborate with Research & Instruction Librarians and partners from across BSU to research and implement practical, usable technology solutions to support the work of the students, faculty, librarians, staff and the broader BSU community.The Systems Librarian will be primarily responsible for management of Koha ...

Would you enjoy working part-time in a friendly work environment with great colleagues?Do you have excellent communication and public service skills?Do you love a challenge and want to make a difference?If you answered yes to these questions, apply for our Library Aide opening at the Keene Public Library!This position provides critical services primarily at the circulation desk, while offering competitive pay and a variety of activities. Duties include assisting customers with checking materials in and out on the library’s computerized circulation system, answering the telephone, and responding to inquiries about library services. The person selected for this position will also empty the inside and outside book drop carts, fill library lockers, move items on book carts, and shelve materi ...

Otis Library in Norwich, CT has an opening for a Head of Technical Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the work of Technical Services staff; managing acquisitions of materials in all formats; cataloging and classifying library materials in accordance with library policy and guidelines set forth by the LION Consortium; maintaining an accurate, up-to-date database of library holdings; physically processing items being added to and withdrawn from the collection; reconciling orders, monitoring individual budgets; and preparing reports. Keen attention to detail is required. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Additional responsibilities such as participating in the Collection Development Committee, attending LION meetings, performing special projects, a ...

Duties/Description: Customer Services Associates provide direct service to library users primarily by: checking-out, renewing, reserving and requesting library materials; issuing library cards and maintaining library records; responding to user inquiries and requests; recommending books and other materials that may be of interest to the user; instructing users in how to use library equipment and other services, including electronic services; explaining to users the policies and rules of the library and network, resolving routine problems and referring users to others who can provide further assistance. Customer Services Associates also check-in materials, re-shelve materials, and process inter-library loans. Customer Services may be required to engage in other related activities as require ...

The Town of Burrillville, a community of 16,158 located in northwest Rhode Island, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Director. The opening is at the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, a 24,900 square foot facility, located in the village of Harrisville. This position reports to the Director. The Assistant Director assists the Director in planning and implementing policies and procedures of the library, and assumes the responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence. This class of employee also serves as Head of Reference, and is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising all reference services.Minimum Qualifications:· Masters of Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.· Minimum of 4 years professional library expe ...

Summary: The children’s library assistant position is mainly responsible for circulation and assisting patrons of all ages. The children’s library assistant will need to provide services mainly to children and families but may be asked to work upstairs at our adult services desk as needed.Essential Functions:Must be able to lift 10 - 25 pounds and walk up and down stairs.Basic computer skills including email and utilization of our online computer database Sierra and a general understanding of our online services.Pleasant personality and the ability to work under pressure when dealing with the public.Qualifications:Minimum High School diploma with some college and/or library experience preferred or experience in a field directly related to children services.Perform the job in a reasonab ...

The Stonington Free Library seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistanceHelp manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returnsCheck materials in and outIssue library cardsProvide reference services and reader’s advisoryIntroduce patrons to all library services, collections and technologyAssist patrons in person, by email and over the phoneDelivery of excellent custome ...

New England Institute of Technology seeks a Director of the Library and Information Commons. Responsibilities include provision of overall leadership and direction for the library, coordination of resources to support the learning environment; supervision of all library personnel, budgets, collection management, online data bases and digital resources, and participation in college-wide planning. Master’s degree in Library Science, minimum of three to five years of administrative library experience, knowledge of library electronic digital systems, multiple data bases and management, team player, and excellent written and oral communication skills required. ...

The East Providence Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative librarian to provide general and specialized instruction and reference services 19-hours/week. This position requires a commitment to providing excellent customer service, a patient and friendly manner, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a live and/or virtual setting. The library strives to cultivate an inclusive environment and prioritizes hiring, mentoring, and developing library staff that reflect the diversity of the East Providence community. ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of theMassachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Interlibrary Loan AssistantLocation: W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst Amherst, MAStart date: March 27, 2023End date: December 23, 2023Schedule: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pmPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: Not RequiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing materials from other libraries for University patrons and from the University Libraries to other libraries; using resource sharing systems, library systems, and a variety of online databases to process routine interlibra ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service fromtheMassachusetts Library System thatprovides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Science & Engineering Library Public Services Day Supervisor Location: W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst Amherst, MAStart date: As soon as possibleEnd date: May 26, 2023Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pmPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: Not RequiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will supervise operations and student staff in anintegrated public services environment and provide public service by assisting patrons and solving complex problems for library users.Working hours:Mo ...

Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and, When Open on Saturdays, Every Other Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.DefinitionThe Weymouth Public Libraries seeks a motivated, enthusiastic team player with superior customer service skills who is extremely comfortable and skilled at dealing with children and emerging technologies. Works in a department that meets the informational, educational, and recreational needs of children ages twelve and under and their caregivers. Performs responsible and varied clerical library services in the circulation of materials; performs clerical-administrative work; assists patrons in using library services, computers and technology, and facilities.We are fortunate to be in a state-of-the-art new building. Opened in the fall of 2020, the new Tufts Libr ...

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.During the summer & Spring Break & Winter Intersession - that schedule is subject to change.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. ...

The West Warwick Public Library (IMLS National Medal finalist ‘21 & ‘22) seeks a creative, bright, and motivated individual for a full-time position as the Youth Services Librarian. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services. The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for library services for children ages birth through 18 and their parents and caregivers. This includes collection development, early literacy programs, story times, sensory programming, after-school programming for kids & teens, and more. Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services this position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing services and maintaining a collection for the entirety of the Youth Department.Examples Of Duties● Develops services and programs for young pe ...

When open on Saturdays: Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and every third Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the following Friday off.When closed on Saturdays: Monday-Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.DefinitionThe Weymouth Public Libraries is in need of a professional and self-starting librarian interested in being a key member of a progressive, dynamic library system. We seek an outgoing, innovative, collaborative, flexible, and service-oriented librarian to provide reference services, public programming, and marketing for library adult services and events. Our culture of “Yes!” has resulted in a large growth in programs and services for grateful and ...

When open on Saturdays: Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and every third Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the following Friday off.When closed on Saturdays: Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.DefinitionThe Weymouth Public Libraries is in need of a professional and self-starting librarian interested in being a key member of a progressive, dynamic library system. We seek an outgoing, innovative, collaborative, flexible, and service-oriented librarian to provide technology and reference services. Our culture of “Yes!” has resulted in a large growth in programs and services for grateful and increasingly engaged library patrons and local decision make ...

Warwick Public Library is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian who is eager to work with the public providing excellent customer service. Primary tasks assigned to this position include providing reference and readers advisory service to patrons in-person, via telephone, chat service, and email; assisting and instructing patrons on the computer; participating in collection development and maintenance; keeping up with current library trends and services; and performing additional library related duties as required.Other points of interest include opportunities in community outreach with our mobile library van, program development, planning and arranging displays, and contributing to the Library's social media pages. ...

The new City Librarian will be expected to:Advocate for increased funding from public and private sectors to expand service hours, enhance Library collections and technology, and align staff pay with local and state peersFoster a workplace culture that embodies and values equity, diversity, and inclusion, reflective of the City the Library servesEvaluate the Library’s performance through the lens of the Strategic Framework 2018-2023 and implement a Board-approved process to create the Library’s next strategic planDevelop a Facilities Master Plan that addresses infrastructure, maintenance, and security needsIdentify key technology needs and develop a plan to meet those needsCreate and implement a robust human resources plan that addresses recruitment, education, training, coaching, and ...

The Turner Free Library (TFL) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented Outreach Manager to join our team. The TFL is located in Randolph, MA, one of the most diverse towns in the Commonwealth, and our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced and diverse community with a strong team of colleagues. The Outreach Manager will provide information about library services, training, initiatives, and programs to populations in the Randolph community that may not be reached by traditional marketing channels or library services. The TFL is in the process of acquiring a brand new, state-of-the-art bookmobile/STREAM (science, reading, technology, engineering, arts, and math) lab, which the Outreach Manager will oversee. The Outreach Manager will focus on building community rel ...

The Weeks Public Library is located in the town of Greenland, New Hampshire, a seacoast community in Rockingham County bordering Portsmouth and the Great Bay. The town’s population as of the 2021 census is 4124 residents. There is a K-8 school - the Greenland Community School as well as two licensed childcare facilities. Children attend Portsmouth High School for grades 9-12. Greenland’s location makes it an ideal place to settle given the seashore and nearby mountains as well as numerous walking and hiking facilities. It is truly an amazing place to live.The newly renovated Weeks Library is the jewel of Greenland and is located steps away from the Greenland Community School. The library has a children’s room, teen room, an adult service section, a conference room, meeting rooms, as ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service fromtheMassachusetts Library System thatprovides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Science & Engineering Library Public Services Day Supervisor Location: W.E.B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst Amherst, MAStart date: March 20, 2023End date: May 26, 2023Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pmPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: Not RequiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will supervise operations and student staff in anintegrated public services environment and provide public service by assisting patrons and solving complex problems for library users.Working hours:Monday ...

Duties:Reference ServicesProvides 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-audios, etc.CommunicationStrives to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for all library users.Supervises young adult patrons in the library, enforces library behavior policies and encourages input and use of young a ...

The Boston Library Consortium (BLC) is seeking a full-time Program Manager to lead the consortial implementation of Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) as a mechanism for interlibrary loan.This is a 12-month grant-funded position with the possibility of continuation beyond the grant period, subject to the availability of funds.You should apply if…You love creating the conditions that foster deeper modes of collaboration through resource sharingYou are excited by the challenge of building deeply intentional processes in the many big and little decisions across a diverse group of member institutionsYou find joy in building spaces of trust, connection, and shared growthResponsibilitiesThis role’s overall responsibility will be coordinating the implementation of controlled digital lending for ...