The Youth Services Supervisor oversees all of the Youth and Early Literacy services and programs at Duluth Public Library. Youth Services has a staff of eight, including four technicians, one senior technician, and three librarians.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)1. Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate library services, programs and collections within an assigned service area.* A. Develop library services, programs, and collections based on analysis of community needs and interests and evaluation of trends in library service delivery.* B. Review, develop and implement service area procedures and workflows.* C. Advocate for the needs of the public and service area's staff to the Library Manager and management team.* D. Participate in the preparation of ...

This summer, Lawrence Public Library received grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to start a pilot pipeline program intended to increase diversity in libraries. The Strengthening Smaller Public Libraries Through Staff Diversity internship’s goal is to reduce barriers to entering the library profession for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. In partnership with Haskell Indian Nations University, Emporia State University, KU Libraries, and the Northeast Kansas Library System, we will send two people to the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University, all tuition paid. While attending graduate school, participants will concurrently complete a paid part-time internship at Lawrence Public Library. Over the course of the internship p ...

DescriptionTo serve as a member of a team who provides direct assistance and guidance to library users through reference and instructional services and who serve as bibliographers for specific academic departments, assisting in collection development and serving as liaisons to assigned departments.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide reference and research servicesWork scheduled hours as backup to the Peer Research Consultants at the Knowledge Commons assisting patrons in identifying, accessing, and interpreting library and other information resources.Instruct patrons in using resources, such as the library catalog, research databases and other resources.Answer questions received in person or remotely, such as by phone, email, chat, or other methods.Direct or refer users to more appropriat ...

Assistant Professor, Tenure TrackCollection Development & Acquisitions LibrarianKent LibraryFull-time, Faculty positionThe Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian will lead and manage the Acquisitions unit. The Librarian will supervise professional and clerical/technical Acquisitions staff. This Librarian is responsible for acquisition of new and continuing online and physical resources. Financial responsibilities include managing the library’s resources and contractual accounts. This position shares responsibility for leadership of the library management system. The Librarian communicates frequently with academic department faculty; consortium, publishers, and vendors; and university business offices.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Kent Library Acquisitions u ...

POSITION SUMMARY:Under direct supervision of the Director, the Cataloger/Reference Librarian fulfills the dual role of cataloging library materials and providing direct library services to people of all ages. Cataloging duties include original and complex copy cataloging of print and non-print materials and maintaining the accuracy of the database. Reference duties include assisting adults and teens in selecting library materials, using library resources, providing reading suggestions and research assistance. In addition, reference staff assists patrons with computers, printing, and copying. The Cataloger/Reference Librarian will also help provide technical assistance and support contact for cataloging, circulation and other library based software, and other duties as assigned.KEY RESPONSI ...

Director, Waterloo Public Library (Iowa)The Waterloo Public Library seeks an inclusive and forward-thinking leader to serve as Director. Waterloo, home to about 68,000 residents, is a diverse and friendly city located in Northeast Iowa. The library is housed in a beautiful, historic building in the downtown district of Waterloo, near shops, restaurants, and several cultural attractions.Salary is $87,000 to $115,000/year, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.Please visit johnkeister.com/waterloo/ for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries.John Keister & AssociatesExecutive Search for Librariesjohnkeister.comwaterloo@johnkeister.com847-955-0541 ...

Position Description: Fort Hays State University, a regional comprehensive teaching institution, invites applications and nominations for the Dean of Library Services. The role of the dean is to be an administrative leader, collaborator, communicator, and a successful teacher scholar. A successful candidate will be an ethical academic leader who will respect the culture and history of this student-centered institution. They will embrace the practice of effective learning, the impact of research on the education of our students, and the role of professional service and mentoring. A successful candidate will be a strong team member who values students, advocates for library faculty and staff, and the needs of the university community, cultivating impactful relationships internally, locally, ...

Are you a QuickBooks master with excellent attention to detail? Do you pride yourself on a balanced checkbook? Do you see a balance sheet as a work of art? If you say yes to all of the above and want to work at one of the consistently ranked “Best Places to Work” in Lawrence, Kansas, please keep reading!Lawrence Public Library is currently searching for a new bookkeeper. This position reports directly to the Executive Director is responsible for tracking and reporting on the finances of both the library and our Friends and Foundation.Our library embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in our mission, hiring, and operations. We actively seek individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance our mission to be a diverse, equitable, and antiracist organization. Lawrence Public ...

Summary DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Director, a Manager is responsible for the leadership and administration of a specific department. As a member of senior management, a manager assists with the development and implementation of responsive and innovative library service.The current Library Manager position is open within the Programming and Outreach department. The Urbandale Library is seeking an innovative, community-focused team leader who is enthusiastic about providing quality programs to our patrons. You will plan, organize, and implement programming for adults and community outreach events. This position provides high-level oversight to the department regarding the development of programming for children and teens. You will also manage the library’s external communicat ...

Serve the Peosta Community as the Dubuque County Library-Peosta Branch Librarian. ...

Come join the fun at the Lawrence Public Library!We are searching for creative, ambitious, and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to customer service and love working with youth. Your mission will be to work closely with the Youth Services Coordinator and the awesome youth staff to make the library an exciting and welcoming space for babies through teens and their families.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.As the Youth Services Assistant, we will need you to:Implement imaginative and inventive program ...

The Duluth Public Library is seeking two librarians with a passion for customer service and a dedication to helping all people in the community improve their lives. One of the openings is in adult services, assisting library patrons with reference and readers advisory requests. The other is in youth services, helping to share a love of reading and learning with young people of all ages.For both positions we are looking for:Librarian with Master’s Degree in Library ScienceDedication to customer serviceStrong reference and readers advisory skillsEnthusiasm for planning and providing engaging events for the communityKnowledge of collection development and managementSkill in helping people navigate online resourcesCreativity and flexibility to provide outstanding library service in the midst ...

The Duluth Public Library is seeking a librarian with a passion for customer service and a dedication to helping all people in the community improve their lives. One of the openings is in adult services, assisting library patrons with reference and readers advisory requests. The other is in youth services, helping to share a love of reading and learning with young people of all ages.For both positions we are looking for:Librarian with Master’s Degree in Library ScienceDedication to customer serviceStrong reference and readers advisory skillsEnthusiasm for planning and providing engaging events for the communityKnowledge of collection development and managementSkill in helping people navigate online resourcesCreativity and flexibility to provide outstanding library service in the midst of ...

Director of Libraries, Wichita Public Library, KansasThe City of Wichita is seeking a Director of Libraries who has the vision and desire to keep this progressive and thriving library moving forward. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the previous Director.The library serves approximately 389,000 residents of Wichita with library buildings in seven locations, including a central Advanced Learning Library that opened in a state-of-the-art facility in 2018.Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and a regional hub for culture, education, and industry. With its diverse economy, affordable housing market, and array of entertainment and recreational options, Wichita is one of the Midwest’s best places to live.Salary $125,000 to $167,000/year, negotiable based on experience and qu ...

DescriptionTo serve as a member of a team who provides direct assistance and guidance to library users through reference and instructional services and who serves as the subject specialist for the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration departments, assisting in collection development, instruction and research assistance. Serve as a liaison to the US Federal Depository Library Program and the Patent and Trademark Resource Centers Program.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide reference and research servicesWork scheduled hours as backup to the Peer Research Consultants at the Knowledge Commons, assisting patrons in identifying, accessing, and interpreting library and other information resources.Instruct patrons in using resources, such as the library catalog, research databases ...

This position will specialize in overseeing promotion of library resources and initiatives in the Learning Commons, creating and implementing programming and events to market the Learning Commons and the services provided, collection maintenance tasks, and working closely with the Area Assistant Director of the Learning Commons. This position will be located at North Platte Community College. This position reports to the Area Assistant Director of the Learning Commons. ...

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER– TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY(KS)PUBLICLIBRARYThe Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library,a municipal corporation governed by an appointedBoard of Trustees,seeksan accomplishedChief Executive Officer(CEO)who is committed tosparkingcuriosity and connectionsthrough literacy and learninginTopekaandShawnee County,Kansas.Thenew leader of theTopeka & Shawnee County PublicLibrary,Library Journal/Gale’s 2016 Library of theYear,will beready toenhance the Library’s role in a world that continues to change. Transformingthe lives of its citizens through itsfivecommunity impact goals,the CEO reportsto a ten-member governing Boardandworks collaboratively withThe LibraryFoundation,the Friends of the Library, a stellarstaff (213 positions), and community partners toprov ...

This position is located at the EERC, an international leader in energy and environmental research, conducting projects for clients throughout the United States and the world. The EERC offers opportunities to people with an exceptional work attitude, dedication to high professional standards, and commitment to personal development. We are looking for experienced, aggressive, scientifically trained, and market-oriented individuals to contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following functions:Provide research and reference assistance in person and remotely to EERC staff (primary user group) and UND faculty, staff, and students. Also, provide EERC documents and products to the broader local, national, and international community when appropriate.Assist ...

LIBRARY DIRECTORDeWITT COMMUNITY LIBRARYEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSMLS desirable. Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 2-5 years library experience required. Experience in an administrative position, library related field or supervisory position recommended. Library has a paid director that will be certified at the required level within 2 years of employment date as stated in the IN SERVICE TO IOWA: PUBLIC MEASURES OF QUALITY, 3rd edition.This position supervises and administers the delivery of Library Services to the public and community, supervises staff and volunteers.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS* Ability to use a variety of computer resources, including word processing and database management, as well as automation systems, electronic information resources and Internet-based res ...

Forsyth Library seeks applications for a user-focused librarian with a strong commitment to quality teaching and assessment of learning outcomes to join our Teaching and Research Team. Primary responsibilities include leading the development of online learning objects, tutorials and other tools. In addition, this position will be the primary liaison with our international faculty, staff and students. They will also be involved in teaching information/digital literacy sessions across the curriculum in support of general education and departmental programs, providing research assistance, and serving as a liaison to assigned academic programs. The librarian may teach credit-bearing courses for undergraduate or graduate students as part of the library’s mission to support research skills. Th ...

Your mission will be to work closely with the Youth Services Coordinator, an awesome staff, and our fantastic Teen Advisory Board to make the library an exciting and welcoming space for all teens. You will create and plan programs, feed the minds of Lawrencians with young adult books, partner with local schools and organizations to spread the word of the library, bring in fresh perspectives and programs for Lawrence teenagers, and work with the Collection Development team to keep the teen collection exciting and new.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 ...

Summary DescriptionProvides administrative and professional assistance to the Library Director in all aspects of Library operation, which includes planning, organizing, supervising, developing and administering of all library services, personnel, operations and programs and is directly responsible for the library's integrated library system.This is an exciting time to join the Urbandale Library team! The Urbandale Library is embarking on their new strategic plan for 2022-2026. The new Assistant Library Director will have an exciting opportunity to help shape our future.Routine Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssumes the duties of the Library Director in the Director's absence, including being on-call at all times to handle all matters pertaining to the operation of the Library.Assists Library D ...

Join our outstanding district and community in Garden City, Kansas working for USD 457 as a Library Media Specialist! The job of Library Media Specialist was established for the purpose/s of promoting reading while performing functions related to the collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks, documenting losses and monitoring procedures; implementing age appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and instructing students on the proper use of the library resource. This is a full time, certified teaching position which requires a Master’s in Library Science. To apply, please visit https://gardencity.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. ...

To serve as a member of a team who provides direct assistance and guidance to library users through reference and instructional services and who serves as the subject specialist for the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration departments, assisting in collection development, instruction and research assistance. Serve as a liaison to the US Federal Depository Library Program and the Patent and Trademark Resource Centers Program.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide reference and research servicesWork scheduled hours as backup to the Peer Research Consultants at the Knowledge Commons, assisting patrons in identifying, accessing, and interpreting library and other information resources.Instruct patrons in using resources, such as the library catalog, research databases, and other ...

Due to a retirement, the Clear Lake Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking an enthusiastic Library Director with excellent interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving skills, and a desire to serve and promote the library and foster positive community and staff relations.Job Description: The Library Director is responsible for all library operations including creating, establishing, and implementing plans, programs, and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Director is also responsible for financial management, program and collection development, staff hiring and supervision, facility maintenance and community outreach. ...

This position provides traditional and online reference services to all library patrons and is responsible for the design, assessment and delivery of information literacy instruction and the coordination and management of the Library’s electronic resources. In addition, this position participates in collection development duties, daily operations of the library and acts as Director of Library Services in their absence.Essential Job Functions: Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:● Provide traditional and electronic reference services and manage other public service library functions● Develop, assess and teach information literacy instruction utilizing a variety of delivery modes for face-to-face and online instruction● Create onli ...

Posted: April 8, 2021This exam is OPEN COMPETITIVE for: LIBRARY SPECIALISTApplication Deadline: April 29, 2021Nature of Work: This is para-professional library work performing skilled library duties and providing customer services. The employee in this position works both independently and as part of a team with guidance from a supervisor.Education and Experience Requirement: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.) Two (2) years of college level education AND Six (6) months of experience working in a library.Special Qualifications: Must register for Nebraska Public Librarian Certification through the Nebraska Library Commission within 30 days of the hiring date. Must complete nec ...

Want to join a university that’s big enough to support great work, but small enough that you can make a difference? As the Head of Collections Strategies, you will be instrumental to ensuring that library obtains appropriate research materials so that UND’s students, faculty and staff can find and access the materials they need to accomplish their work. You may be involved in Open Educational Resources and assessment activities.UND is a mid-size, high research activity university where the library is an integral part of growing and expanding the university’s research enterprise. In 2017, UND was named among the “Most Innovative” institutions of higher education by US News & World Report, and in 2018, the UND Libraries were named “Most Innovative” by the 12-state Mountain ...

Instructor – Non-Tenure TrackInformation Literacy LibrarianKent LibraryFull-Time, 12-month positionPrimary ResponsibilitiesProvide and support effective information literacy instruction and education within the core curriculum and the academic disciplinesCreate digital learning materials; such as online interactive tutorials, video tutorials, and research guidesServe as liaison librarian to multiple academic departmentsWork closely with faculty and students across the University; interactions may be face-to-face or virtualProvide research assistance in-person, online, or by telephone and share in reference desk staffingParticipate in the development and management of library services and collectionsContribute to Kent Library and library unit committees, activities, and outreach, and to S ...

JOB OPENING: Head Librarian III – Benson and Kerkhoven (MN) Public LibrariesPioneerland 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 two smaller (2) rural libraries. Responsibilities include staff supervision, budgeting, collection development 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 and their application to library services.· Demonstrated examp ...