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Library Director

Chadron Public Library

Chadron, NE

Web Developer

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic Web Developer to help move our Digital Branch to the next level of sophistication. The successful candidate will help maintain and build-out tscpl.org, help develop specialty sites, build searchable databases, and work on web design. ...

Head of Special Collections

University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Dynamic urban academic research library seeks innovative and knowledgeable leader with strong public service orientation, experience with rare book, manuscript, and sound recording collections, and knowledge of digitization projects for the position of Head of Special Collections at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University Libraries. Leads daily operations of the Special Collections Department, which includes the Kenneth J. La Budde Special Collections and internationally known Marr Sound Archives. In conjunction with the Assistant Director for Public Services and Special Collections, formulates the department’s strategic plan within the context of the University Libraries’ strategic plan. Sets priorities for the collections and their preservation, management an ...

Head Librarian

Pioneerland Library System

Librarian II

Rapid City Public Library

Rapid City Public Library

Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking individual who values creativity and innovation and who has a proven track record in supervising and motivating people. This individual will appreciate and work successfully in a multi-cultural multi-generational environment, be energetic and flexible, and be able to successfully interact with a diverse professional clientele, both inside and outside the institution. Experience with print, electronic and online resources is required. The ability to plan and manage complex projects, implement new information system technologies, and promote the library to a variety of audiences is highly preferred. A thorough knowledge of the practical applications of computer operations in a library setting is essential. A candida ...

Librarian I

Rapid City Public Library

Rapid City Public Library

Cataloging Librarian

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library, Topeka, KS

Catalogs and classifies library materials. Uses Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to import and create Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records for Library database. Creates MARC records for input into OCLC and Library database. Analyzes, designs and applies solutions to collection issues. Discards materials that have outlived their usefulness. Trains and mentors staff; leads or participates in work teams and focus groups. ...

Director of Library Services

Pioneer Memorial Library

Colby, Kansas 67701

The director is responsible for all library operations and supervision of staff, budget, programming and service to the public. Candidates should be versed in all facets of current technology and possess supervisory, communication, organizational, interpersonal, decision-making and public relations skills that have been demonstrated in a library setting. ...

Librarian

Cloud County Community College

Concordia, Kansas

Libraries Systems Coordinator

Lincoln City Libraries

Bennett Martin Public Library

Position is an advanced level, highly technical work managing the overall technical services within the City’s Library system. ...

Systems Administrator

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Topeka, KS

1. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, create documentation, and maintain library servers including Windows domains, file servers, backup systems, e-mail, database servers, web servers, and other components of the Library’s central computer services in coordination with other staff. 2. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain library telecommunications and data network infrastructures including all switches, routers, voice-mail systems, data cabling infrastructure, and other required equipment in coordination with other staff. 3. Analyze, recommend, and coordinate implementation of new technological solutions including all aspects of testing, installation, training, and vendor relations as assigned. 4. Maintain network and computer security through the installation of required tool ...

Library Director

Norelius Community Library

www.denison.lib.ia.us ...

Library Consultant, Technology and Electronic Services

Missouri State Library

Library Development

Varied and fast-paced position, promoting use of electronic services in libraries. Develop and administer programs in areas of technology, Internet access, databases, and telecommunications. ...

Statistical Research Analyst

Missouri State Library

Library Development

Put your math or statistics degree to work. Provide planning and evaluation support for State Library programs. Collect and analyze annual statistics from public libraries. Coordinate work of Mo. Census Data Center, promote use of census data. ...
Work on cross-departmental digital and learning initiatives. Must have high level of comfort in the online environment. Prefer knowledge of HTML/XHTML, CSS, Java and/or Flash and experience with or coursework in web design principles. ...

Librarian II (Public Services Supervisor)

Rapid City Public Library

Rapid City Public Library

The Rapid City Public Library seeks a visionary, energetic, service-oriented professional for a busy and vibrant library. This mid-management position provides an opportunity for enhancement of personnel and project management skills, and to oversee technology initiatives, youth services, and reference services for the public. Duties include: supervision of the Reference and Youth Services areas of the library; development of community partnerships; implementation of the library’s Strategic Plan; oversight of public awareness; oversight of print and virtual collection development and budgets; and participation on a management team. This position supervises the work of the Public Services staff, and reports to the Public Services Manager. Our progressive library team has initiated cutt ...

Digital Services Supervisor/Systems Administrator

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Topeka, KS Main Library

Reporting to the Digital Branch & Services Manager, the Digital Services Supervisor supervises a Systems Administrator, a Database Administrator, and three Help Desk Technicians. This position also is responsible for installing, supporting, and maintaining the library’s servers, assisting with the development, implementation and management of systems, managing networks and communications, and overseeing the provision of regular and on-call technical support and training to users. ...

Children's/Youth Librarian

Willmar (MN) Public Library

Willmar (MN) Public Library seeks an experienced professional librarian with great people skills to head its Children's/Youth Services Department. Demonstrated and successful experience working with children/teens and computer knowledge is required;supervisory, programming, and planning experience highly desirable. ...

Librarian I, Cataloging and Reference

North Dakota State Library

ND State Library

SEND BY: December 3, 2007 SEND OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION, RESUME, AND THREE PAST OR CURRENT SUPERVISOR REFERENCES TO: Cynthia C. Larson North Dakota State Library 604 E Boulevard Bismarck, ND 58505 SUMMARY OF WORK Perform professional level original cataloging, create item records, and verify records. Organize ND state agency cataloging services. Provide professional level reference and training services. Participate in the collection development process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ALA/MLS. Must be able to learn to perform original cataloging and deliver professional reference and training services. Must deliver accurate and detailed services, have excelle ...

Digital Services Supervisor

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library, Topeka, KS

1. Supervise System Administrator, Database Administrator, and Help Desk Technicians. 2. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain library servers including Windows domains, file servers, backup systems, e-mail, database servers, web servers, and other components of the Library’s central computer services in coordination with other staff. 3. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain library telecommunications and data network infrastructures including all switches, routers, voice-mail systems, data cabling infrastructure, and other required equipment in coordination with other staff. 4. Provide technical leadership and supervision for computer technicians in the delivery of desktop support services. 5. Analyze, recommend, and coordinate implementation of new technological s ...

Librarian IV

Lincoln City Libraries

Bennett Martin Public Library

Work involves management of all aspects of technology functions with the Lincoln City Libraries. Provide technical advice and support in library planning. Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and reference manuals. Assign work, establish priorities for staff, and monitor workflow. ...

Branch Manager - two positions available

Johnson County Library

Lackman Neighborhood Library; Cedar Roe Neighborhood Library

Incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day operation and management of a branch library. Duties include: staff scheduling, attention to physical branch facility; selecting, training, developing and evaluating branch staff; providing direct patron service; and instructing patrons in locating information and the use of library resources. The Branch Manager is responsible for branch work plan and budget, implementing and evaluating branch services, programs and promoting system-wide branch services and programs. As part of the branch services team, the position works closely with other branch managers and library departments to assure services are responsive to patron needs. Interprets and implements library policy and procedures as well as develops them as part of the library manage ...

Digital Collections/Government Documents Librarian (reopened)

Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS and GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN (Search reopened) Position available: September 1, 2007 or until filled. Rank and Salary: This is a non tenure track position. Salary is $36,000. Job description: The Digital Collections and Government Documents Librarian (Librarian) will have an important role in a team-oriented environment to develop and manage the Library's digital and government documents collections under the direction of the Director of Forsyth Library. The candidate should be self-motivated, service-oriented, and interested in applying information technology to library services. This position includes some night and weekend shifts. Digital Collection Responsibilities: • Work with technical staff, librarians, the university community and ...

Young Adult Paraprofessional

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library

Collaborate with the Young Adult staff and teens in the community to create the most outstanding Young Adult area in the country. Achieve personal satisfaction from helping children and young adults find informational or recreational materials. Develop relationships with all the young people using the library. Through those relationships design and coordinate programs and services that make the library the most awesome place to be. Wake up in the middle of the night with exciting ideas for young people such as gaming tournaments, outreach programming. Connect with your inner teen through the Graffiti young adult blog. Make the Young Adult department so exceptional that teens will want to move from other states to experience it. ...

Digital Collections and Government Documents Librarian

Fort Hays State University

Forsyth Library

The Digital Collections and Government Documents Librarian (Librarian) will have an important role in a team-oriented environment to develop and manage the Library's digital and government documents collections under the direction of the Director of Forsyth Library. The Librarian will work with faculty and librarians in the identification of print materials to be transferred to digital media; coordinate workflow for digitizing and cataloging digital collections; catalog and assign metadata to digital materials; identify external funding sources and grant writing; apply current digital library community benchmarks, best practices, and standards where appropriate; consult with campus legal office on copyright, licensing and rights management issues related to digital collections; provi ...

Youth Services Supervisor

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Public Library, Topeka, KS

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is seeking applications for a positive, innovative and energetic Youth Services Supervisor. If you are really interested in making a difference in the lives of young people and enjoy a dynamic, child focused environment, the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is the right place for you. Working with a dynamic and innovative staff, the Youth Services supervisor takes the lead role in developing, coordinating and implementing programs and services provided for young people birth through 18 years of age. We are looking for a leader who will: •inspire and foster creativity and innovation, building on current YS success •develop new initiatives like out-of-school-time programs for all ages, gaming tournaments and other activit ...

Young Adult Paraprofessional

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Public Library

Assist with public service reader’s advisory and reference. Assist with materials selection, collection development and maintenance as assigned. Prepare and present specifically designed for young adults, families, area schools and youth advocate groups. In cooperation with other staff and youth services supervisor develop new initiatives like out of school programs, gaming activities and other areas of interest to teens. Collaborate with the Digital Branch team on ways to reach young adults through our digital branch, i.e. blogs and other emerging technology trends. ...

Information Services Coordinator

Western Nebraska Community College

Sidney Center

Overall administration of the Learning Resource Center (library) including implementation of policy regarding services to students, faculty, administration and the public; development, organization and maintenance of the Library and Instructional Technology resources. ...

Director Des Moines Public Library

Board of Trustees, Des Moines Public Library

Des Moines IA

Foster effective internal and external communications; develop, monitor, and implement a strategic plan, propose recommendations and implement Board policies and operating procedures, provide sound fiscal management including seeking additional revenue resources, and explore and develop collaborative relationships with city government and local, regional, and statewide organizations and agencies. ...

Program Supervisor

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Topeka, Kansas

Coordinate program budgets with Finance and department managers, monitoring and channeling program purchase order requests to Finance. Assist Administration with creating program guidelines and a Library program policy. Review, select, and implement programs of high interest to TSCPL's diverse users. Plan, organize, and evaluate programs to meet Library goals for increased service to the community. Initiate & develop a Speakers Bureau. Proactively seek programming that supports the mission and organizational priorities of the Library. Maintain awareness of unique cultural issues that have an impact on specific communities served by TSCPL and initiate and refer programming ideas to appropriate units and personnel within the Library. Advise and assist with implementation of new pro ...