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Kansas Summer Library Workshop Presenter

Kansas Library Consultants for Youth

SOUTH HUTCHINSON

The Kansas Library Consultants for Youth (KLCY) are accepting proposals for the 2019 Summer Library Workshop presentations. Each year, KLCY conducts Summer Library Workshops at seven locations across the state of Kansas in early spring. These workshops feature a guest presenter who provides programming ideas and practical advice on running a summer library program to enhance the children’s and teen’s learning and reading experiences while incorporating the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) yearly theme. The presenter utilizes both the CSLP resources and external resources within her/his program. The workshops are for adult library employees and volunteers with varying degrees of expertise in youth services. Presentation time varies at each location, but the general ti ...

Head Librarian IV

Pioneerland Library System

Willmar, MN

Pioneerland Library System, a consolidated regional library system located in west central Minnesota, seeks a Head Librarian with successful public library experience to direct and coordinate the activities of the Willmar (MN) Public Library. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, budgeting, collection development, programming oversight and all other activities related to the operation and management of the library. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Experience with supervising and coordinating the work of library personnel. Thorough knowledge of and experience with library science systems, principles, and procedures. Broad knowledge of technology and telecommunications including current trends and best practices and their application to library services. Demonstrated examp ...

System Director

Southwest Kansas Library System

Dodge City, KS

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for m ...

Library Director

Washington Free Public Library

Single Site

The vibrant city of Washington, IA and our dedicated Board of Trustees are seeking an innovative leader for the award-winning, community-transforming Washington Free Public Library. About the Library: The library was founded in 1877. Our service population is approximately 13,500 people. The collection consists of over 45,000 physical items and a strong digital collection. The Library Director manages an enthusiastic staff of 4 full-time and 1 part-time Librarians, 1 part-time Custodian, and 5-6 part-time Pages (for a total of 6.5 FTE). The FY18 budget is over $405,500 and proposed FY19 budget is almost $411,000. The library is a well-supported and much loved institution in Washington. We occupy a beautiful 30,000 square foot LEED-certified facility, opened in 2009 in historic downtown ...

Librarian

City of Sioux Falls

Siouxland Libraries, Sioux Falls

Supervise, coordinate, and manage day-to-day operations and related staffing for specialized comprehensive library functions. ...

Assistant Professor/Information Literacy Coordinator

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau

Primary Responsibilities Design, plan, organize, implement, and assess information literacy education and initiatives within the core curriculum and the academic disciplines Provide vision and leadership on information literacy concepts, trends, pedagogies, and assessment Coordinate with departments and programs to support student research and integrate information literacy into courses in both traditional and online formats Develop and maintain information literacy modules used to support curriculum and instruction Create effective digital learning materials; such as video tutorials and LibGuidesTM Serve as liaison librarian to multiple academic departments and/or the regional campuses Work closely with faculty and students across the University; interactions may be face-to-face ...
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  • MLS Not Specified
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Assistant Professor/Education Information Librarian

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau

Primary Responsibilities Serve as liaison librarian to all education departments; liaison activities include: Build and maintain close relations with students and faculty Support the student and faculty learning, teaching and research needs Integrate information literacy and instruction into programs and courses Communicate information about library services, resources and spaces to students and faculty Participate in development and management of the Kent Library’s children’s and young adult collections Support student learning and faculty teaching through instruction sessions, workshops, web-based guides, online tutorials, targeted reference services and individual and group research consultations Create effective digital learning materials; such as LibGuides ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Specified
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Assistant Professor/Director of Resource Services

Kent Library - Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau

The Director of Resource Services provides leadership and user-centered strategic visioning for the technical services functions of Kent Library in support of the learning, teaching and research needs of the University community. The Director provides leadership for a user- centered approach to resource services operations. Areas of leadership and management responsibility include materials licensing and acquisitions, cataloging and resource description management and metadata, electronic resources discovery and access, government documents and physical processing. This position is responsible for developing standards and best practices for acquisition of electronic and print resources; organization, classification and process of library materials; and daily operations of the Federal Depos ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Specified
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Director of Resource Management and Discovery

Missouri State University Libraries

Springfield

The Missouri State University (MSU) Libraries invites applications for our Director of Resource Management and Discovery. Our team is looking for an experienced, innovative and user-centered leader with extensive knowledge of library technical services, including best practices and latest trends in the evolving role of libraries. This is a new senior administrative position reporting to the Dean of Libraries. Through effective and efficient leadership, the Director will plan, implement, and evaluate operations, establish policies and procedures, set priorities, liaise with the Content Management Team, and manage all operational activities of the Resource Management and Discovery programs. This includes acquisitions, cataloging, discovery/accessibility, metadata, serials, and physical proc ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Specified
  • Springfield, MO

Undergraduate Learning Specialist

University of Kansas

Lawrence

The University of Kansas Libraries seeks an Undergraduate Learning Specialist. The successful applicant will teach class sessions across a variety of academic disciplines both individually and in collaboration with library colleagues and campus instructors, apply appropriate pedagogies and technologies to instruction opportunities, and actively engage with students, undergraduate campus programs, and instructors. This position provides occasional support for the coordination, facilitation, and scheduling of instruction sessions and research consultation appointments in the KU Libraries Research and Learning Division. The Undergraduate Learning Specialist works closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the Research and Learning Division to deliver high quality consulting and teaching. ...

Director of Resource Management and Discovery

Missouri State University Libraries

Springfield

The Missouri State University (MSU) Libraries seeks an experienced, user-centered leader who has extensive knowledge of library technical services, including best practices and latest trends in the evolving role of libraries. This is a new senior administrative position reporting to the Dean of Libraries. Through effective and efficient leadership, the incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate operations, establish policies and procedures, set priorities, liaise with the Content Management Team, and manage all operational activities of the Resource Management and Discovery programs. This includes acquisitions, cataloging, discovery/accessibility, metadata, serials, and physical processing of materials for the Libraries’ collections. A key objective will be to balance operational ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Required
  • Springfield, MO

Young Adult Librarian

North Platte Public Library

main library

The North Platte Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, creative leader to manage the Young Adult department. See the full job description atwww.ci.north-platte.ne.us/employment We are looking for an individual who is energetic; self-motivated; possesses a positive attitude; works collaboratively and independently; is tech savvy; comfortable working in a changing environment; can communicate well both in writing and verbal; and truly loves working with teens and young adults (ages 12-25). The Library is adding a permanent makerspace in the summer of 2018 and hope that the young adult librarian will take a leadership role in the development of this new endeavor. ...

Special Collections Librarian

University of Saint Mary

De Paul Library

Special Collections Librarian Position Summary: This position is a member of the De Paul Library staff and is accountable to the Library Director. This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of Special Collections. The position also contributes to undergraduate information literacy initiatives in face-to-face and virtual environments. Essential Functions: Oversees Special Collections services functions such as, but not limited to, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, preservation, processing, digitization, online and face to face exhibits and displays, finding aids and catalog records creation, Special Collections instruction and tours, grant writing, and outreach. Confers regularly with supervisor reviewing, suggesting, and de ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Specified
  • Leavenworth, KS

System Director

Southwest Kansas Library System

Dodge City, KS

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for m ...

State Librarian of Kansas

State Library of Kansas

Kansas Statehouse

The State of Kansas seeks an individual with proven leadership qualities to direct the State Library of Kansas. The State Library was created in 1861, continuing the responsibilities of the Kansas Territorial Library. The State Librarian, who is appointed by the Governor, is the head of the agency. The duties of the State Librarian include administration of the following divisions: Reference, Statewide Services, and Talking Books Service. The State Librarian administers state and federal library funding, the state publications depository program, and the Kansas Center for the Book. The Talking Book Library for blind or disabled people is in Emporia. All other programs of the State Library are located in the State Capitol. The State Library has a staff of 30 full time employees and an an ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Required
  • Topeka, KS

Librarian II Library Development Specialist

North Dakota State Library

ND State Library

Do you like the outdoors? Do you enjoy all four seasons? Do you enjoy working with librarians in small and rural libraries as well as larger more suburban ones? This position will give you the opportunity to enjoy all of the above as well as the opportunity to have a lasting impact on the North Dakota Library Community. The North Dakota State Library is seeking a service-oriented innovative professional librarian to fill the position of Library Development Specialist. This position is a member of the Library Development team and requires planning, public services, technical and training skills. If you enjoy some traveling and working with a wide variety of people, consider applying for our Library Development Specialist position. ...

Assistant Professor/Director of Public Services

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau

The Director of Public Services provides leadership and strategic visioning for Information Literacy, Information Services, Reference Services and Access Services. This position is responsible for developing Library-wide user-centered public services standards and best practices. The Director supervises tenure track faculty librarians and professional staff. Primary Responsibilities Lead, plan, manage and coordinate Kent Library’s public services units Oversee Information Literacy and Information Services; including library instruction and the library/academic department liaison program Oversee Reference services; including in-person, virtual and online references assistance and research consultations Oversee Access Services; including circulation, reserves, collection main ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Specified
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Assistant Professor/Director of Resource Services

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau

The Director of Resource Services provides leadership and strategic visioning for the technical services functions of library materials licensing and acquisitions and resource description management and metadata activities to support the teaching, learning and research needs of the university community. The Director provides leadership for a user- centered approach to resource services operations. The Director manages the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, database and electronic resource management, government documents, periodicals and physical processing of new and deselected materials. This position is responsible for developing standards and best practices: 1) for acquiring electronic and print resources from publishers and vendors in a variety of formats, 2) for organizing, classifyi ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Specified
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

Library Director

St. Charles City-County Library

St. Charles, MO

St. Charles City-County Library—a Kaleidoscope of Discovery! —seeks a motivated and knowledgeable change agent for this progressiveMissourilibrary district.The successful candidate, working with a nine-member dedicated Board of Trustees, will demonstrate a clear vision, lead by example, and build strong internal and external relationships with library stakeholders—staff, the Foundation, the Friends of the Library, and the 385,000 residents of St. Charles County. With a focus on effectiveness and efficiency, the Library serves its customers from twelve locations and an annual $18 million operating budget. St. Charles City-County Library is a separate taxing district supporting the Library by a property tax. Key areas for future focus include: exploring the expansion of s ...

Library Director

City of Columbus

City Building

Summary The Library Director of Columbus Public Library (referred to herein as the "Director") serves as the administrator of the Columbus Public Library in accordance with State of Nebraska Revised Statutes, the employee code of the City of Columbus, and as directed by policies set by and under the authority of the Columbus Public Library Board (referred to herein as “Board”). The Director is responsible for performing professional and administrative duties in planning, developing, implementing and directing public library services. The Director oversees operation of the Columbus Public Library and the Platte County Bookmobile. The Director hires and supervises all employees (including an experienced leadership team, support staff, part-time staff, and contracted or seasona ...

Youth Services Director

Norelius Community Library

1403 1st Ave. South, Denison, IA

The Norelius Community Library Board of Trustees is seeking a dynamic, outgoing, tech savvy individual with knowledge of social media to fill a vacancy of Youth Services Director. The Youth Services Department is a busy, fast paced environment. The individual best suited for this position will possess a love for children, a love of books, enjoy planning, and preparing children’s programming. Bilingual considered a plus. If you are ready to jump into a vibrant Children’s Department and continue to build the momentum of service to our community’s youth stop by the library for a copy of the job description and requirements for this position. The job description may also be located on the library website at www.denison.lib.ia.us. This position is full time, 40 hrs. with benef ...

Assistant/Associate Professor - Catalog Librarian

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau

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. ...
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  • Wages Not Specified
  • MLS Not Specified
  • Cape Girardeau, MO

System Director

Southwest Kansas Library System

System

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of the seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83 member libraries providing unique and innovative services. SWKLS serves a 21 county region, with 8 staff members. SWKLS is a member-focused organization providing excellent continuing education opportunities for member library directors, trustees and staf ...

Learning Commons Director/Librarian

Midland University

Luther Library

Reports to: Dean of Curriculum & Instruction Brief overview of Position: The Library Director is an experienced, forward thinking, academic professional with in-depth research, information literacy development, customer service, and academic program support skills. He or she collaborates with the Dean of Curriculum & Instruction to ensure academic support resources are in place for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. Promotes excellence in development and delivery of outcomes-based academic library and academic program support practices Oversees Library functions to include reference/ research services, development and maintenance of physical and online collections Serves as the university resource for development of information literacy initiatives (credit bea ...
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  • MLS Not Specified
  • Fremont, NE

Library Director

Daniel Boone Regional Library

Columbia, MO

The Daniel Boone Regional Library (MO) Board of Trustees seeks its next successful Library Director who exemplifies these core values. The incoming leader will assume leadership of a thriving two-county (Boone and Callaway) Library system with a stellar staff, committed communities, and stable funding (regularly setting aside funds for future expenditures). Key opportunities include: leading a committed board and staff to develop and implement innovative services to meet the needs of the region; continuing conversations about new and alternative points of service throughout the service area; working with strong, supportive Friends of the Library groups and Foundation; developing collaborative community partnerships; and implementing the new 2018-2020 Strategic Plan. With a $10.5 million an ...

Teen Librarian

Kendall Young Library

Seeking an enthusiastic, creative, tech-savvy, service-oriented Teen Librarian to join the staff at KendallYoung Library. You will plan and coordinate teen programming (grades 6-12) and be responsible forteen collection development. Additionally, this position provides reference services for adults and teens;helps patrons use our digital and physical resources; and handles publicity for the library. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teen Services Plan and staff teen programs, including the after-school Teen Lounge program. Coordinate the Teen Summer and Winter Reading Programs. Develop and maintain the Teen collection based on reviews, evaluation of current collection, and patron requests. Actively work at outreach to the area middle and high schools as well as other teen serving organizations ...

Librarian

West Fargo Public Library

West Fargo, ND

As a result of staff reorganization and expansion, the West Fargo Public Library is seeking to fill two librarian positions. Successful candidates will provide administration of professional activities including collection andprogramming,as well as provide leadershipin an area of specialresponsibility(either Access Services or Technology/Technical Services.) A full job description can be found on the library website, listed below. These positions require a Master’s degree in Library Sciencefrom an ALA accredited institution, plus a minimum of 2 years'experience working in a library. Both positions work a varied schedule, including some evenings and weekends. The first review of candidates begins July 31. Positions will remain open until filled. The annual salary for these position ...

Public Library Director

Salina Public Library

Main Library

Library Director The Salina Public Library is seeking a Library Director who is an innovative, energetic and community-minded leader. The ideal candidate will provide leadership that produces positive relationships with the public, the library’s partners in the community and library staff. Our collection is composed of more than 280,000 items; approximately 500,000 items are circulated annually. Essential qualities include: Strong fiscal/budgeting skills Strong communications and people skills Knowledge of public library administration The ability to prepare clear and concise written communication Strategic thinking A creative collaborative approach to service The ability to hire, train and motivate key staff Prior experience reporting to a governing board an ...

Librarian I

Omaha Public Library

Omaha, NE

This is entry-level professional library work in various phases of library operations within the municipal library system. Work includes providing excellent customer service, making recommendations for material acquisition, performing reference work in specialty fields and planning and conducting outreach and programs. Work may also include assigning and following up on the work of clerical and para-professional employees. Duties may include: Makes recommendations for the acquisition of books, pamphlets, government documents, periodicals, media, digital content, and other materials by assessing library patrons’ needs and interests and consulting professional journals and lists.Performs complex research and reference work in specialty fields; provides patrons with requested informat ...

Downtown Library Branch Manager

Cedar Rapids Public Library

Downtown

You are the connective tissue of the library’s culture, providing the public with information and assistance directly and through managing operations and staff at the library’s branch. Who you are: You are a positive motivator. You are a lot of things to a lot of people – coach, leader, mentor and host. You are an effective communicator, able to lead meetings and relay pertinent information. You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary patron experience. You are a team player who thinks quickly on your feet and can lead from within a team. You are a connector, working with stakeholders to make your library a community hub. You are an active listener with lots of patience. You are fearless, always willing to tackle challenges and ...