Director, Kanawha County Public Library (Charleston, WV) Charleston, the capital of the State of West Virginia, is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains on the banks of the Kanawha River. Charleston has both small town charm and plenty of urban amenities. The city teems with restaurants, night life, live music, performance theater, galleries, and public art. It also is the gateway to world-class recreation including whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, biking, skiing, and zip-lining. TheKanawha County Public Libraryprovides services toabout 225,000 residents of the City of Charleston, Kanawha County, and Putnam County through a main library, nine branch libraries, and a mobile library.Plans areunderwayfor a significantexpansion and renovationat the main library. Please visit www.johnke ...

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Collections and Archives (C&A) division is seeking applicants for the position of Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian (R99684) at the Ottenheimer Library. The Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian is a 12-month library faculty position with rank leading to tenure. Reporting to the Research and Scholarly Communication Coordinator, the Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian collaborates with personnel across the C&A division and throughout the university to develop and promote library services that support faculty and student research. The Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian provides in-person and online research assistance and instruction; develops online instructional materials; serves as liai ...

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Enthusiastic advocate for archives and special collections with ability to work independently, to prioritize and multi-task. Sole processor responsible for setting organizational and workflow priorities for a largely unprocessed archival collection, including determining accession schedule, coordinating space planning with local history and collection management, and recommending projects for digitization. Process and describe a wide variety of archival materials, including photographs, architectural drawings and born digital content. Perform preservation and conservation on existing and incoming collections. Catalog archival collections in ArchiveSpace or current content management system according to professional and local archival practices. Catalog materia ...

The Westminster School in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Upper School Librarian for the 2018-2019 school year. Details regarding the position requirements, responsibilities and how to apply can be foundhere. ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of staff. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. May act as Person-in-Charge in absence of branch manager. Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance; performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources; performs intermediate troubleshooting of library equipment. Trains the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and databases. Resolves intermediate customer complaints; refers more complex issues to branch manager or Information Services Manager. Knows, ...

QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required Trainee applicants must have completed at least 75% of required course work towards a MLS and submit a letter from the dean of the library school that states the number of credit hours already obtained and that the candidate can complete all Master’s degree requirements within twelve months. Preferred candidates will have educational background or experience in Youth Services DUTIES: An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at youth services desks by answering reference questions and assisting youth, parents, and caregivers with the selection of material and the use of library resources. Develops and presents programs for youth, birth through grade 12. Assists in ...

CONDITIONS: Selected applicant must have or obtain, and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must have access to transportation; background check with local law enforcement agency required; and must submit to a drug-screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. DUTIES: An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of staff. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. May act as Person-in-Charge in ab ...

Take your Collection Development skills to the next level libraries across the country. Ingram Content Group (ICG), is seeking a Collection Development Librarian II with experience managing public library collections to join our team in La Vergne, TN (The Greater Nashville area). In this role, you will draw on your professional expertise to evaluate and recommend titles and services to a wide range of libraries from small, individual location libraries to multi-branch urban library systems. You’ll coordinate multi-million dollar projects for Ingram Library Services and collaborate with Ingram’s team of Collection Development librarians to provide exceptional support to our library customers. ICG is a dynamic company that offers competitive salary and benefits packages to associ ...

An employee in this position is responsible for performing complex professional library work and administering a Regional Branch Library. Considerable independent judgment and initiative as well as interpersonal skills are needed to coordinate work of others. Tact and courtesy are required. Responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff. Position includes supervision of a Community Branch Manager/Librarian III and/or other significant system wide service. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated in conferences and by review of reports and work plans. Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates, department managers, and branch staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed and library goals are met. Oversees all branch services including Information and Outre ...

HOURS: FLSA exempt position, equivalent to non-exempt 40 hour position. Hours are generally Mon-Fri including some evening and weekend hours. One regular night per week, one Friday night every six weeks, and one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every four weeks ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage the day to day operations of the Reference Department, providing staff guidance for patron assistance and evaluating and training staff Work at public service desks assisting patrons in person, by telephone, or by computer; answering questions, researching topics, and instructing patrons Connect patron interests with library programs and a library Makerspace On occasion, serve as the Librarian in Charge, handling patron concerns, issues, and safety matters in conjunction with other library staff ...

QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required. Must have two (2) years experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library. Six months supervisory experience preferred Trainee Candidates: Trainee candidates must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library. CONDITIONS: Selected applicant must have or obtain, and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must have access to transportation; background check with local law enforcement agency required; and must submit to a drug-screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be basis for withdrawal of the condi ...

CITY: Fayetteville, NC SALARY: $37,580/Year QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required. Trainee applicants must have completed at least 75% of required course work towards a MLS and submit a letter from the dean of the library school that states the number of credit hours already obtained and that the candidate can complete all master's degree requirements within twelve months. CONDITIONS: Selected applicant must have or obtain, and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must have access to transportation; background check with local law enforcement agency required; and must submit to a drug-screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy. Refusal to submit to testin ...

JOB OPENING: Youth Librarian, Main Branch DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Are you creative, energetic, and love working with children? Livingston Parish Library is looking for an enthusiastic person, who enjoys working with young children and teens. The applicant must have a good working knowledge of children's literature, excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to excellent customer service, collection development experience and the ability to work with minimal supervision while demonstrating tangible results of his/her work. The applicant should also have experience conducting programs and other events, have excellent organizational skills, have the ability to meet deadlines and have excellent verbal and writing skills. This position will work closely with other librarians t ...

To apply for this position, you must submit an original Town of Collierville application. Applications are available to download at www.collierville.comunder the Employment Opportunities tab, or you may obtain one from our Human Resources Office located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications must be submitted either by mail or in person to the above address. We are unable to accept faxed or emailed applications. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The purpose of this position is to provide a range of basic library customer support services related to the acquisition, cataloging, and maintaining of library materials. QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of previous experience and/or tr ...

An employee in this position is required to provide reference service and readers' advisory in youth literature. Develops and presents programs for youth from birth through grade 12. May act as supervisor in charge on a regular basis in the absence of the manager. Works with other YS Librarian II's under the direction of the Division Manager for Youth Services to plan and implement new services and programs for youth. May be assigned system-wide responsibilities such as grant management, new service development, or ordering materials. Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and schedules Youth Services staff within the assigned branch or within the system to ensure policies and procedures are followed, customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance, and pleasant working condi ...

The Student Engagement Librarian is a 12-month library faculty position with rank leading to tenure. Reporting to the Student Success Coordinator, the Student Engagement Librarian collaborates with personnel across the Collections and Archives division and throughout the university to develop and promote library services that support student success, recruitment, and retention. The Student Engagement Librarian provides in-person and online research assistance and instruction; develops online instructional materials; promotes library instruction for first-year experience classes, the first year writing program and other core curriculum courses; and provides outreach to students and faculty at K-12 schools, concurrent programs, external campuses, and two-year partner institution ...

The Director of Children’s Services is an integral member of the management team, working directly under the Assistant County Librarian of Public Services, providing insight on best practices for children’s services in libraries. We are looking for an energetic individual with a sense of humor. Our new director will lead the dedicated professionals of our Children’s Services team, providing programming guidance and training to staff working directly with children at the ten locations of Spartanburg County Public Libraries. Our Children’s Services team embraces the Every Child Ready to Read initiative and incorporates fun and engaging storytimes and playtimes at each location. Each location provides toys in their children’s area to enhance Every Child Ready to ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of staff within the Information Services department. Coordinates/facilitates staff training. Acts as branch supervisor in absence of branch manager. Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules staff (permanent and temporary). In conjunction with Branch Manager; screens applications for vacant positions; conducts interviews; performs reference checks; completes and submits all recruitment paperwork. Assigns duties for projects and day-to-day activities. Oversees and coordinates branch’s Book A Librarian service. Compiles, prepares, and maintains reports, records, and statistics for the department. Perfo ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at youth services desks by answering reference questions and assisting youth, parents, and caregivers with the selection of material and the use of library resources. Develops and presents programs for youth, birth through grade 12. Assists in youth collection development and system-wide initiatives. Assists customers in computer labs. Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules subordinate staff in the community branch setting and provides input on performance evaluations of subordinate staff not directly supervised. Develops and conducts age appropriate programs for youth both within the library and at other venues outside the library. Assists in collection development for the department and ...

JOB FUNCTIONS:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of a Regional Manager to manage theoperations and maintain the safety standards of a level III agency. Performs adult, young adult, andchildren's readers' advisory and reference services. Identifies barriers to library services, such asilliteracy, homelessness, poverty, etc., that might prohibit learning within a library setting andrecommends educational tactics/programs to enable learning. Manages the overall productivity,policies, goals, and objectives of a library agency. Manages and directs the work of subordinatepersonnel. Develops and uses instruments and procedures, such as community needs analysis,community scanning, community mapping, etc., for assessing the needs of the community and thelibrary agency's effectivenes ...

Suffolk Public Library is anchored by three locations but not limited by them. As a library system committed to community engagement, we want a Manager of Library Locations to help us come out from behind our desks, connect with our customers and transform our spaces to inspire learning and change in our community. We are looking for someone to manage our three library locations, coordinate facilities projects, coach front-line staff, and help set the standard for community-centered library services as part of our Executive Team. Additional information can be found at: www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com/careers/ ...

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Collections and Archives division is seeking applicants for the position of Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian (R99686) at the Ottenheimer Library. The Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian collaborates with personnel across the Collections and Archives (C&A) division and throughout the university to develop and promote research and scholarly communication initiatives of students and faculty. This position holds a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. Reporting to the Research and Scholarly Communication Coordinator, the librarian provides in-person and online research assistance and instruction for multiple disciplines; ...

An employee in this position assists the Youth Services Division Manager in system-wide teen and new adult planning and programming; assumes responsibilities for Youth Services in the absence of the Youth Services Division Manager. Develops and implements dynamic system-wide services; coordinates and develops system-wide activities such as the annual Librari-Con, Teen Summer Reading Program, and STEAM programming; develops innovative programs and ensures their replication at various locations; assists with coordination and purchasing of craft kits; encourages the development of programs by other Youth Services staff and facilitates the sharing of programming resources. Prepares and develops bibliographic tools to encourage use of the library’s collection and resources; promotes Youth ...

An employee in this position Identifies underserved populations and the agencies which serve them. Provides intake feedback to senior managers and communicates program requests to appropriate division manager (e.g. computer skills training, story times) Monitors, evaluates and reports the effectiveness of outreach activities. Maintains a knowledge base of system wide activity and community contacts. Provides Friends of the Library members with opportunities to volunteer at outreach events. Assists all service areas in promotion of programs and services to outside agencies (e.g. delivering summer reading program materials to agencies serving children in the summer). Provides senior staff with leads to extend deposit collection service. Manages library staff participation in county campaigns ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service desk. Responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of staff. Prepares and presents programming for adult and all-ages audiences. May act as Person-in-Charge in absence of branch manager. Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance; performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources; performs intermediate troubleshooting of library equipment. Trains the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and databases. Resolves intermediate customer complaints; refers more complex issues to branch manager or Information Services Manager. Knows, ...

TBLC’s Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. The work is highly responsible in nature requiring exceptional leadership skills, considerable initiative, and independent judgment. The Executive Director is responsible for performing multiple duties related to all aspects of strategic and organizational planning, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, grant writing and advocacy. The Executive Director must:  Demonstrate considerable flexibility and interact with multiple types of libraries with a variety of needs. The work requires familiarity with all aspects of library operations and management for all types of libraries.  Demonstrate success in working with a governing board, especially in developing an annual budg ...

Summary:This position is responsible for creating, curating, compiling, and organizing information and research, and providing ACCE members with resources, data and examples to keep members informed on current issues and trends and best practices to facilitate their work. This position is required to staff regular work hours to service chat, email, and phone support requests. Outstanding customer service, professional writing experience, and research skills are a must for this position. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Work closely with the Director of Information and Research to improve, maintain and expand current, relevant, and high-quality research resources. Curate, maintain, and update resource pages for an organized and easily navigable structure for online information. ...

An employee in this position is responsible for performing complex professional library work and administering a Community Branch Library. Considerable independent judgment and initiative as well as interpersonal skills are needed to coordinate work of others. Tact and courtesy are required. Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules subordinate supervisors and branch staff to ensure customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance; and pleasant working conditions are maintained. Oversees all branch services and operations in accordance with policy and procedures, including Information Services, Youth Services, Circulation Services, and Paging. Ensures that safety and security are maintained for all staff and customers, and that the building and grounds remain safe ...

Working ConditionsIndoor/Office situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone, and up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Job Duties Essential FunctionsThese are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.Coordinates and manages in conjunction with Library Services Manager the operations of numerous public service facilities; assists in the development, upgrading, and subsequent evaluation of library policies, procedures, service models and programs.Implements and communicates administrative decisions, directives, policies and regulations to library staff and the general public. Assists in formulating and continuously reviewing s ...

Hunter Library at Western Carolina University seeks an electronic resources access coordinator. Duties include establishing and maintaining access to electronic resources, including working with knowledge bases, open URL resolvers, proxy configuration and Sierra maintenance. The position works closely with vendors and publishers to clarify the library’s holdings and access rights. Another major purpose of this position is to assist the Electronic Resource Librarian in maintaining the resource management systems and gathering, loading, and maintaining statistics. This position also provides support for interlibrary loan. Requires experience with maintaining access to electronic resources such as electronic journals and/or databases; experience gathering library-relevant numeric data; ...