Middle Georgia Regional Library is committed to providing staff members with opportunities for growth. Due to an internal promotion, we are hiring for the position of Head of Reference.The ideal candidate for Head of Reference is a team-builder with a modern vision of libraries. This position will lead a staff of enthusiastic and committed professionals and paraprofessionals in fulfilling the Library’s mission “to connect all people to the information necessary to improve their lives through excellent services and materials.”Our work culture:Middle Georgia Regional Library fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork is necessary to make a difference. Our staff is the engine that drives our award-winning facilities, innovative programming, and extensive collections.Diverse backgrou ...

Purpose of Position:The W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative, visionary, and service-oriented individual to lead Collections and Discovery Services. This non-tenure-track renewable faculty position is responsible for re-invigorating collections to meet the curriculum needs of all academic departments, both print and electronic as a result of increased financial support for the library. The position will be responsible for supervising faculty and staff, defining departmental goals, developing systematic assessment measures, refining workflows, and fostering an environment of collegiality, respect, and teamwork. Collections and Discovery Services includes acquisitions, cataloging, and discovery of print and e-resources, including special collections, ...

The Ottenheimer Library at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a qualified individual to join our faculty as a Librarian/Assistant Professor (P00001887). The Teaching and Learning Librarian supports campus-wide student success initiatives through learner-centered information literacy instruction, innovative outreach, and extraordinary customer service. This position holds a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and will work both independently and collaboratively with library colleagues and campus partners to contribute to a shared vision of the Ottenheimer Library's role in learner success. This is a full-time 12-month appointment. ...

Purpose of Position:The Head of Digital Scholarship and Communication Services is a position that leads the W. Frank Steely Library’s efforts in planning, implementing, and managing an active, comprehensive research services program that meets the educational needs of the campus. This is a unique opportunity to shape the library’s growing role leading digital scholarship services, including support for digital tools and collections, maker technology, and open educational resources. The individual will provide leadership for associated library technology and software and make recommendations for establishing new services related to digital scholarship.Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Department Head will lead a team of faculty librarians and staff who hold functional roles. The ...

The Teaching and Learning Librarian supports campus-wide student success initiatives through learner-centered information literacy instruction, innovative outreach, and extraordinary customer service. ...

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a collaborative leader to bring a visionary and strategic approach as Director of the Hunt Library, a professional administrative position. The successful candidate will lead the Hunt Library, which provides innovative services and resources for the residential Daytona Beach Campus and the distance learning Worldwide Campus, as well as the University Archives and ERAU’s institutional repository.The duties include:Promoting and executing a vision that reflects internal and external input and supports the mission of the library.Managing a staff of 35 with direct supervision of seven members of the Management Team and the Archives Librarian.Leading the library in innovative services, systems, and programs that support the mission of the univ ...

Purpose of Position:Provides high quality customer service at the front-line Access Services desk, which is the primary service point for students, faculty, staff, and community library patrons. Position schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. Responsible for patron account upkeep, including serving as the primary point of contact for lost/overdue items and fine management.Manages functions related to the library’s physical monographic and audiovisual collections currently spread throughout four floors of the building. This includes timely re-shelving of materials, proactive space planning for collections, and overseeing daily inventory and hold requests. As part of the Access Services department, this position will be responsible for coordinating and reporting on departmental statistics ...

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.• Maintains a dynamic and customer-service oriented youth department by assisting customers find information in a variety of formats, including in person, online or over the phone. Assists customers with digital needs, including computers, printing, and other items as needed. • Creates engaging displays, brochures, and other materials to promote library services, resources, or programs. Staffs s ...

These positions are located at the Headquarters branch library and are responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Adult Services Desk. An employee in this position 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; provides in-depth readers' advisory services; staffs the online chat reference as assigned; prepares, markets, presents, and evaluates programming for adult and all-ages audiences, including book clubs and classes on computer skills for the public; participat ...

Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Library Services, the Librarian II, Technical Services Coordinator leads and manages to fulfill a myriad of services for the Technical Services unit. Responsibilities include unit administration, budget, personnel, and policy; resource collection development, acquisition, cataloging, and collection management for print and electronic resources. Oversight of library archives and History of Medicine collection. Supervises Technical Services staff.Essential FunctionsDevelops and implements priorities, workflows, purchasing models, and procedures for all areas of collection development and management, including but not limited to selection and deselection, acquisitions, renewals, access, donations, course reserves, and problem resolution for all library ...

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.Maintains a dynamic and customer-service oriented youth department by assisting customers find information in a variety of formats, including in person, online or over the phone. Assists customers with digital needs, including computers, printing, and other items as needed.Creates engaging displays, brochures, and other materials to promote library services, resources, or programs. Staffs service po ...

Do you want to make a measurable and visible difference? Do you have a passion for developing and delivering public-facing technology services? If you have a strong commitment to public service, excellent communication and technology skills, and a track record of success working with lifelong learners, then Middle Georgia Regional Library invites you to apply for the position of Reference Librarian.The Reference Librarian is a vital team member in fulfilling the Library’s mission “to connect all people to the information necessary to improve their lives through excellent services and materials.”Our work culture:Middle Georgia Regional Library fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork is necessary to make a difference. Our staff is the engine that drives our award-winning facilit ...

These positions are located at the Headquarters branch library and are responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Adult Services Desk. An employee in this position 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; provides in-depth readers' advisory services; staffs the online chat reference as assigned; prepares, markets, presents, and evaluates programming for adult and all-ages audiences, including book clubs and classes on computer skills for the public; participat ...

Director of Library Services, Ringling College of Art + Design (Sarasota, Florida)Sunshine, beaches, and a gorgeous new library: this is what awaits the next Director of Library Services for the Alfred R. Goldstein Library at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.The Goldstein Library opened in 2017 to rave reviews, with a state-of-the-art design that reflects the college’s focus on providing a first-class arts and design education supported by the latest tools and technologies.The Director of Library Services, with faculty status, will report to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Dean of Faculty. The individual who fills this position will be instrumental in providing the environment, resources, and services that will enable students to pursu ...

The Youth Programming Librarian I located at the Headquarters branch in the Programming Division is responsible for assuring high customer and employee satisfaction with all assigned aspects of Youth Programming in accordance with current Library policies and procedures, in cooperation with Library departments and other organizations in support of the library mission and vision. This position works with the Division Manager for Programs to ensure that all programming meets the educational and entertainment needs of youth of all ages, parents, and caregivers.• Develops, designs, and implements innovative youth programming, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences for youth of all ages that engages the community in life-long learning• Coordinates programs on a wide variety ...

The Librarian I Local & State History is located at the Headquarters branch and is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers in the Local and State History Department and at Adult Services Department service points. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of local history collections, providing community programming and implementing innovative ways to make the collection available to the public and may be responsible for training, scheduling of staff and act as Team Lead in absence of Headquarters Manager.• Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance. Performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources, including genealogy and family history resources� ...

Cumberland County Public Library is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and flexible leader to serve as the system’s Deputy Director. The Deputy Director will work with library leadership in directing, setting standards for, and enhancing the activities and services within the library system. This position oversees the library’s public services with an emphasis on ensuring excellent services and effective policies and procedures along with being responsible for implementing innovative methods for organizational development to ensure the library meets its strategic goals. The Deputy Director serves as the library’s Department Head in the absence of the Director.· Ensures dynamic and responsive public services by directly supervising all library location managers and ensuring the efficient ...

Purpose of Position:The Assistant to the Dean of Steely Library is responsible under the general supervision of the Dean, for a variety of professional functions in the management and operation of the Dean’s Office. In addition to providing primary executive assistance to Dean in the daily execution of their responsibilities, this position has primary responsibility for administrative support and general office management of the Dean’s office.This position must exhibit a high level of customer relations, communications, writing and organizational skills for dealing effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public. High level professionalism and discretion is required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. This position will collaborate closely with oth ...

Purpose of Position:As a key member of the Access Services Department at the W. Frank Steely Library, the Reserves Specialist provides high quality customer service at the front-line Access Services desk primarily during night and weekend hours. During those times, the Reserves Specialist is responsible for ensuring student employees remain engaged in relevant work based on the direction of the Head of Access Services and the Customer Experience Specialist, who serves as the primary student supervisor. This position is responsible for building security during those shifts and will manage the library’s robust reserves collection, which includes print electronic materials, technology and artifacts. The Reserves Specialist will also develop workflow processes, communicate with faculty, and ...

Purpose of Position:The Acquisitions Specialist facilitates all collections purchasing, assists with setting up and managing our approval plan for materials and our Textbook Affordability Program and facilitates access to research materials.Primary Responsibilities:Reviews requests for library materials in a timely manner and performs pre-order research and verification of bibliographic data in electronic sources such as local catalog, OCLC, GOBI approval site, and publishers’ sites. Identifies vendors and confirms availability and price of materials.Orders materials from appropriate vendors and records the orders in WorldShare Management’s acquisitions and metadata modules.Assists in setting up and administering an approval plan. This would include adding the holdings to WMS, creating ...

Purpose of Position:The W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative, visionary, and service-oriented individual to lead Collections and Discovery Services. This non-tenure-track renewable faculty position is responsible for re-invigorating collections to meet the curriculum needs of all academic departments, both print and electronic as a result of increased financial support for the library. The position will be responsible for supervising faculty and staff, defining departmental goals, developing systematic assessment measures, refining workflows, and fostering an environment of collegiality, respect, and teamwork. Collections and Discovery Services includes acquisitions, cataloging, and discovery of print and e-resources, including special collections, ...

General OverviewThe Gallatin Public Library is seeking a highly trained, energetic, and sociable Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian. This position will work under the supervision and guidance of the Gallatin Library Manager and will be primarily responsible for the various aspects of collection management. This will be a 40 hour per week position, at $16.96 per hour, with a flexible schedule.Essential Job DutiesThe Sumner County Library System strictly adheres to a community first culture. We exist to serve the public and strive to do so in a positive, creative, and friendly way. All employees are expected to contribute to a mentality of unity and service within the library staff.Selects and acquires new materials in various media formats for the library system.Catalogs all materials re ...

An employee in this position provides reference service and readers' advisory in youth literature. Develops and presents programs for youth from birth through grade 12. May act as Team Lead on a regular basis in the absence of the manager. Works with other YS Librarians II under the direction of the Division Manager for Programs 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 conditions are maintainedEnsures the d ...

This position is located at the Headquarters Branch Library and is responsible for the overall supervision of the Local and State History Department, including management of the collection, supervision, training, and scheduling of staff in the Local and State History department. Co-coordinates the supervision, training, and scheduling of AS staff for general information services. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Headquarters Branch Manager. This position regularly acts as Team Lead in the absence of the Headquarters Branch Manager.Provides in-depth genealogy and/or family history research services and reader’s advisory services to the public.Supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules Local & State History and Adult Services staff to ensure policies and procedu ...

Responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Adult Services Desk. 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; provides in-depth readers' advisory services; staffs the online chat reference as assigned; prepares, markets, presents, and evaluates programming for adult and all-ages audiences, including book clubs and classes on computer skills for the public; participates in publicity and marketing of library resources and events, including writing library related col ...

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.Maintains a dynamic and customer-service oriented youth department by assisting customers find information in a variety of formats, including in person, online or over the phone. Assists customers with digital needs, including computers, printing, and other items as needed.Creates engaging displays, brochures, and other materials to promote library services, resources, or programs. Staffs service po ...

Purpose of Position:The Interlibrary Loan Specialist manages all functions related to the library’s interlibrary loan service, including borrowing, lending, copyright, customer service, software management, technology troubleshooting, and data analysis and reporting. This is an essential resource delivery service that provides print and digital information to all students, faculty, and staff. This service is also part of a nation-wide network of academic libraries that share resources; this position serves as the lead representative in this network.Primary Responsibilities:Manages all functions related to the library’s interlibrary loan service, including borrowing, lending, copyright, customer service, software management, technology troubleshooting, and data analysis and reporting. T ...

Purpose of Position:The Head of Access Services provides leadership and guidance for a suite of services including circulation, course reserves and copyright guidance to the instructional community, document delivery, consortial resource sharing, media collections, disability services, learning commons partnerships located in the library, and the library’s integrated public service points where customers get assistance with general information needs, the first level of reference, and technology. This faculty position requires a solid commitment to public services coupled with a vision for using emerging technologies and evidence-based decision practices to develop, implement, and assess services. The Access Services Department consists of 4 full-time staff employees and a number of stude ...

This position is located at the Headquarters Library and acts as primary assistant to the technical services manager; may regularly act as Team Lead in absence of department manager. Responsible for overseeing the general workflow of the department’s acquisitions and processing duties and tracking outstanding orders. Employee maintains accurate financial records, copies and edits catalog records for the Integrated Library System (ILS) and supervises adult and juvenile paperback standing orders as well as direct orders and cancellations. Tracks grant funds for the collection development division.Copy bibliographic records (various formats) from OCLC (Online Computer Library Center – a bibliographic repository for libraries around the world), apply locally established edits, assign Dewey ...

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.• Maintains a dynamic and customer-service oriented youth department by assisting customers find information in a variety of formats, including in person, online or over the phone. Assists customers with digital needs, including computers, printing, and other items as needed. • Creates engaging displays, brochures, and other materials to promote library services, resources, or programs. Staffs s ...