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Assistant Library Director

Lincoln City Libraries

Lincoln, NE

Hours: full time, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, plus other hours as necessary.Lincoln City Libraries (Lincoln, NE) is currently seeking an Assistant Library Director. This position will assist the Library Director in overall management, coordination and direction of the library system. The Library is looking for a dynamic individual with demonstrated leadership skills, a passion for providing forward-thinking planning and innovative library services, and a proven record of working effectively in a changing environment. This position is responsible for personnel and operations functions within the framework of City policies and it supervises upper level management of the library. Lincoln City Libraries includes a main library, seven branches and bookmobile. It serves all re ...

Library Service Associate - Support Services

Lincoln City Libraries

Lincoln, NE

Lincoln City Libraries is looking to hire a Full-Time (40 hours per week) Library Service Associate. This position will work in our Support Services Department, located in Bennett Martin Public Library (136 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508). Normal work schedule will be 9am-6pm Monday-Friday (1 hour meal break).Do you want to be the first to see and touch all the new library materials? Do you want to get these new items into the hands of eager customers? Then this position might be for you.The Support Services Department and Lincoln City Libraries provide excellent customer service both internally and externally in “behind the scenes” roles with the goal of getting library materials into the hands of customers accurately and efficiently. This position places orders for library mat ...
Kansas State University Libraries is seeking a creative, outreach-oriented individual to serve as the Department Head of the Center for Scholarly Publishing at K-State Libraries. This position will advance K-State Libraries’ central role in creating and supporting research and scholarship through strategic leadership and relationship-building. This position will report to the interim associate dean for research, education, & engagement.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand the Libraries’ many existing and emerging scholarly communication services, programs and priorities, which include the Open Alternative Textbook Initiative, copyright support, K-State Research Exchange, and New Prairie Press. In addition, this position will collaborate with internal and ext ...

Library Service Supervisor - Walt Branch Library

Lincoln City Libraries

Lincoln, NE

Lincoln City Libraries currently has a full-time (40 hours per week) Library Service Supervisor position available primarily assigned to the Walt Branch Library (6701 South 14th Street, 68512). This position is eligible for insurance benefits. This position is deemed exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may occasionally require work more than 40 hours in a work week though every effort is made to minimize those situations.Our Library Service Supervisors are involved in the supervision of our Library Aides and Library Service Associates with an emphasis on excellent customer service. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, participating in interviewing and hiring candidates for those positions, preparing formal evaluations on those emplo ...

Children's Services Supervisor

Library Center of the Ozarks

Branson, Missouri

Children’s Services SupervisorAre you creative, energetic, and innovative? Then the Library Center of the Ozarks wants you to join its team. We are searching for someone who is passionate about providing excellent library services to children and families and excited about new challenges.Provide excellent customer service to patrons, primarily children and caregivers, by assisting them with reference, readers' advisory, and general computer questions.Design, promote, present, and evaluate a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.Develop and maintain the children's collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials.Instructs patrons, primarily children, in the use of li ...

Library Director

Carter Lake Public Library

Carter Lake, IA

AdministrationHire and supervise staffBoard of TrusteesPrepare agenda and supporting materials for monthly board meetingsAttend monthly board meetingsAct as a professional and technical advisor to the library board of trustees on policy, finances, planning, library performance and laws affecting librariesImplement and interpret board policy to staff and the publicAdminister the library budgetManage revenue and seek donations and grantsPrepare and maintain required reports and statisticsManage and maintain the physical facility, computer technology, and digital systemsThe CollectionDevelop the collection through acquisition and prepare it for use by patronsMaintain the collection through organization processes and regular review proceduresOversee circulation of materials Patron ServicesAssi ...

Chief Executive - Kansas City Public Library (MO)

Kansas City Public Library (MO)

Kansas City (MO)

Chief Executive – Kansas City Public Library (MO)TheKansas City Public Library(Missouri) (“Library”) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive to collaboratively develop and implement the Library's strategic vision. In partnership with the Board of Trustees (“Board”), the Chief Executive ensures the fulfillment of the Library’s mission and its future success, while promoting and supporting the highest level of customer service. A forward-thinking leader will operate with a high degree of autonomy, expertly communicate, and problem-solve while keeping the Board and other stakeholders appropriately apprised of both internal conditions and external developments. The Library has been recognized nationally for over 15 years for its presentations of signature events in libra ...

Electronic Resources Librarian

Kansas State University

Library

Assistant Professor, Electronic Resources LibrarianApply nowDepartment: 3670003040 Hale LibraryJob no: 516868Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 monthLocation: Manhattan, KansasWorksite: On-site requirementCategories: LibraryPay Grade: 001About This Role:Kansas State University Libraries invites applications for an energetic, creative, and committed individual to serve as electronic resources librarian. The individual in this position works will work collaboratively with a variety of library stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions for the management and expansion of electronic resources and serials in ways that maximize value and access to content for students, faculty, and staff. Serving as a functional lead for the management of e-resources throughout the entire e-resources lif ...

Dean - Kent Library

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University, a dynamic and competitive regional public comprehensive institution located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, invites applications for the position of the Dean of Kent Library. The Dean reports to the Provost and supervises a team of faculty and staff professionals providing an innovative and student-focused library. The new Dean is to assume office on August 1, 2024.The Dean of Kent Library provides the vision for the University’s library in its creation, preservation, and delivery of information to students, faculty, and the public in a transformative environment affected by technological change. The Dean demonstrates a commitment to excellence and an appreciation for the pedagogical, scholarly/creative activities aligned with a public regional universit ...
The University of Missouri (“Mizzou” or “MU”) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and visionary leader to serve as the next Vice Provost for Libraries & University Librarian. The next Vice Provost will be joining the institution during a period of incredible growth and opportunities. During the past three years, the University of Missouri has achieved historic highs in student success (retention, graduation, and placement rates), research expenditures, state appropriations and alumni support. The next Vice Provost will have the opportunity to support these areas of excellence by enhancing the opportunities, activities, and initiatives of MU Libraries and acting as an advocate and catalyst for an integrated libraries vision for one of the most comprehensive universities in the United S ...

County Librarian - Big Stone County (MN) Public Libraries

Pioneerland Library System

Ortonville, MN

County Librarian – Big Stone County (MN) Public LibrariesPioneerland Library System, a consolidated regional library system located in west central Minnesota, seeks a County Librarian with successful public library experience to direct and coordinate the activities of two (2) rural public libraries located in Big Stone County (Ortonville and Graceville.)Responsibilities include staff supervision, budgeting, collection development, programming oversight, and all other activities related to the operation and management of a library.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:· Experience with supervising and coordinating the work of library personnel.· Fundamental knowledge of and experience with library science systems, principles, and procedures.· Knowledge of current and emerging technologies an ...

Library Coordinator

Kansas State University Libraries

Manhattan, KS

About This Role:The ILS Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of K-State Libraries’ Interlibrary Services Unit. This unit collaborates with other libraries to obtain access to library resources requested by K-State students, faculty, and staff that are not owned by K-State Libraries. The unit reciprocates by providing similar services to other libraries. In addition, the unit delivers scans of K-State Libraries’ articles and chapters requested by K-State’s students, faculty, and staff and ships K-State physical materials to distance patrons. In addition to providing coordination of the unit’s services and operations, the person in this position processes incoming borrowing and lending requests. This full-time position reports to the Head of Library ...

Library Director - Johnston Public Library (IA)

Johnston Public Library (IA)

Johnston, IA

Library Director – Johnston Public Library (IA)TheJohnston Public Library (IA)Board of Trustees seeks an effective communicator who will serve as a tireless advocate in promoting discovery, inspiring creativity, and engaging the community as its next Library Director. Working from a single location with 18.09 FTE and a $1.7 million budget, the new director reports to a five-member Board of Trustees who are appointed by the mayor and serve six-year terms. Library highlights include a supportive community, exceptional youth and teen program offerings, and a friendly and engaged staff. The new director will focus their attention on developing the next strategic plan, building a complete understanding of the organizational culture and service district needs, and ensuring that the library is ...

Reference and Instruction Specialist

Kansas State University Libraries

Hale Library

The Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections at Kansas State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Reference and Instruction Specialist. This full-time, non-tenure track faculty position will be a term appointment for the first year with a regular appointment option thereafter. It reports to the Head of Special Collections and has primary responsibility to coordinate the department’s reference and instruction services. This individual oversees daily operations of the department’s reading and seminar rooms, which serve as integral locations for people to engage with the department’s holdings. Individually and in collaboration with department and Libraries colleagues, the incumbent provides high quality customer servi ...

Journalism Librarian

University of Missouri Libraries

Journalism Library

Journalism LibrarianThe University of Missouri Libraries seeks a Journalism Librarian. The Journalism Librarian will provide in-depth reference service to students, faculty and staff of the Columbia Missourian and other units of the School of Journalism and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI). This position works closely with the Head of the Journalism Library, colleagues within the Libraries and Journalism, faculty, students, staff of the Missouri School of Journalism, and RJI to provide integrated library services to the School and Institute. These services include: assisting the Head of the Journalism Library with instruction sessions for news and information gathering, investigative reporting and data visualization courses; collaborating with colleagues in the Libraries a ...

Librarian III

OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Omaha, NE

NATURE OF WORK: This is professional library work which involves library branch services or system-wide internal operations (e.g., collection development, collection processing, circulation, and facilities). Work includes allocating funds, formulating policies, solving administrative problems, and recommending the hiring and termination of subordinate staff.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Any one position may not perform all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.) Directs branch services or internal operations by formulating library policies and procedures, establishing goals and objectives, and participating in problem solving and long-range planning. Delivers customer services to all library users, both inter ...

Librarian I

OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Omaha, NE

NATURE OF WORK: This is entry-level professional library work. Work includes providing customer service; making recommendations for materials acquisition; performing reference work in general and/or specialty fields; and planning and delivering outreach and programs. Work may also include assigning and following up on the work of para-professional and clerical employees.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Any one position may not perform all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.) Makes recommendations for acquiring books, government documents, periodicals, media, digital content, and other materials by assessing library patrons’ needs and interests and consulting professional journals and lists. Performs complex ...

Information Services Assistant

Lawrence Public Library

Lawrence, KS

Lawrence Public Library is seeking someone who is passionate about making information accessible to the people of our community. If you love helping others and making a difference in people’s lives, this job is for you. The successful candidate will work with the library’s Information Services department, helping people conduct research, connect to community resources, and pursue their lifelong learning goals.Lawrence Public Library embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in its mission, hiring, and operations. The library actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance our mission to be a diverse, equitable, and antiracist organization. Lawrence Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Here’s what we’ll need you to do/be:Staff the public servic ...