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Reference Services Manager

New Mexico State Library

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Reference Services Manager – position #4810 The New Mexico State Library (NMSL) seeks a library manager (Line Manager – II) who is looking for a leadership role in public services at this important cultural and informational institution. As part of the Public Services Bureau, this position is responsible for the reference services provided by the New Mexico State Library, which include circulation, resource sharing, the Southwest Room, the Foundation Center collection, the library science collection, the serials collection, the reference collection and the databases. This position coordinates the staff of the Public Service Bureau to provide excellent reference and research assistance to the public, state agencies, and other libraries. Duties include scheduling reference desk s ...

Director - Red Oak Public Library

Library Systems & Services

Red Oak, Texas

Seeking a forward thinking and dynamic Library Director for the Red Oak Public Library. It is ideal for an energetic early career librarian with a passion for exceptional library service. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of sound public library management principles, best practices, trends, and current professional theories. Ability to exercise good judgment, along with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with various government and community groups. Ability to lead and inspire staff with creative new ideas for increasing library services while growing the use of and support for library services among the public and strategic partners is most important. This is a highly visible position requiring a dynamic librarian capable of working closely ...

Reference Librarian

Montgomery County Memorial Library System

The Woodlands, Texas

- Assist in maintaining and developing the library collections, including print, audiovisual and electronic resources - Selects materials for the circulating and reference collections - Helps develop and maintain the ready reference file - Provides readers advisory and reference service including on-line computer searching - Reference librarian is responsible for facilities and operations during weekend and evening shifts - Attends and participates in professional activities, conferences and committees - May plan, organize and/or present programs to address service needs and training - Maintains an awareness of professional trends, methods and ethics - Performs other work as needed ...

Educational Technology and Reference Services Librarian - Law Librarian

Texas Tech University School of Law Library

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University School of Law Library is seeking applications for the position of Educational Technology and Reference Services Librarian. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides exceptional user experience in the law library; focuses on developing, tracking and supporting instructional tools and training others in their use to deliver effective technology-enhanced learning experiences; provides leadership in developing tools to strengthen information literacy skills, enhancing pedagogical methods, and integrating learning objectives across all platforms; plays a critical role in providing and supporting technology-enhanced instruction, including training others and implementing new instructional initiatives; provides dynamic and proactive support to the Law School’s research and learn ...

Digital and Bibliographic Technologies Librarian - Law Librarian

Texas Tech University School of Law Library

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University School of Law Library is seeking applications for the position of Digital and Bibliographic Technologies Librarian. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates the use of technology for the acquisition, accessibility, and retrieval of legal information, including print, digital, and other formats; implements advances in library information discovery and access technology; plans and oversees the process of acquiring and providing user-friendly searchable bibliographic records; works cooperatively with others to evaluate and maintain licensing, database agreements, and other electronic resources; maintains and develops institutional repository; and coordinates law library staff in acquisitions, cataloging and serials. OCCASIONAL DUTIES: Participates in Reference Desk dut ...

Branch Manager

Montgomery County Memorial Library System

Montgomery, Texas

Interview, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate staff for Branch facility - Implement and interpret library policies for library - Provide readers advisory and references services, including online searching - Acts as a liaison between library administration, other branches and branch staff - Develop and maintain rapport with the community organizations and the Friends of the Library Group - Attend and participate in professional activities, conference and committees - Supervise building maintenance needs - Develop and maintains current collection to address diverse information needs - Develop the branch’s annual budget for administration; monitor and apportion expenditure of branch’s gift and memorial fund - Identify library needs in the community; plan and provide service ...

Web Content Strategist, University of Arizona, Libraries

The University of Arizona

Main Campus, Tucson, AZ

Position Summary: Appointed, Temporary. Full-Time, Monday – Friday. The University of Arizona Libraries seeks a talented, creative individual who has a passion for creating engaging and dynamic web content for great user experiences. We are gearing up for a complete main website rebuild and redesign that includes developing a new information architecture and improving the overall layout, content, and design of the website which the content strategist will play a key role in this project. This website is the gateway to library resources and services for a university with over 40,000 students and 15,000 employees. The site receives 2 million visits annually, and consists of hundreds of web pages, interacts with dozens of applications, and is edited by dozens of content provi ...

Digital Asset Librarian

AdPeople Worldwide

Austin, TX

Digital Asset Librarian Enfatico is a global agency within WPP’s Team Dell family that is entrusted with the stewardship of virtually all of the digital assets used in the production and delivery of Dell’s marketing communications worldwide. The Digital Asset Librarian plays a vital, hands-on role in the management of these digital assets throughout their entire lifecycle, from ingest, quality assurance and cataloguing, to publication in local or global asset repositories, through eventually to retirement and archiving. Key Responsibilities • Ingest a wide variety of digital assets from diverse sources into The DAM, Enfatico’s global Xinet-based digital asset management system; • Ensure that assets comply with Enfatico standards for filenaming, file formats, quality and rig ...

Branch Manager

Montgomery County Memorial Library System

Montgomery

Interview, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate staff for Branch facility * Implement and interpret library policies for library * Provide readers advisory and references services, including online searching * Acts as a liaison between library administration, other branches and branch staff * Develop and maintain rapport with the community organizations and the Friends of the Library Group * Attend and participate in professional activities, conference and committees * Supervise building maintenance needs * Develop and maintains current collection to address diverse information needs * Develop the branch’s annual budget for administration; monitor and apportion expenditure of branch’s gift and memorial fund * Identify library needs in the community; plan and provide servic ...

Library Director -- solo Librarian

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

********JOB OPPORTUNITY******* NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 039/2013 POSITION TITLE: SUPERVISORY LIBRARIAN, NF-1410-04 FULL TIME/BENEFITS SALARY: $17.00 - $25.00 PER HR. (INCLUDES LOCALITY PAY) LOCATION: MORALE WELFARE & RECREATION NAS, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL SOURCES RELOCATION EXPENSES: NEGOTIABLE OPENING DATE: 08 AUGUST 2013 CLOSING DATE: 22 AUGUST 2013 INTRODUCTION: Directs overall library operation providing mission, education, and quality of life support to base personnel, their families, and retirees. Responsible for the ful ...

Branch Manager

Montgomery County Memorial Library System

Montgomery, Texas

Interview, train, supervise, schedule and evaluate staff for Branch facility - Implement and interpret library policies for library - Provide readers advisory and references services, including online searching - Acts as a liaison between library administration, other branches and branch staff - Develop and maintain rapport with the community organizations and the Friends of the Library Group - Attend and participate in professional activities, conference and committees - Supervise building maintenance needs - Develop and maintains current collection to address diverse information needs - Develop the branch’s annual budget for administration; monitor and apportion expenditure of branch’s gift and memorial fund - Identify library needs in the community; plan and provide servi ...

Library Manager

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library

Albuquerque

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children's programs Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection of staff Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a library or a library program Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff Oversee the implementation of support services at the library Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and proced ...

Librarian

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library

Various

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Operational characteristics of a public library Principles and practices of library science Methods and techniques for conducting automated library reference and bibliographic searches Principles and practices of providing quality library patron services Assigned library services and functions Provide a wide variety of public services to library patrons Assist patrons in locating library information Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public Communicate clearly and concisely Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work ...

Library Manager

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library

Erna Fergusson Library

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children's programs Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection ofstaff Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a library or a library program Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff Oversee the implementation of support services at the library Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedu ...

Library Manager, Sr.

Scottsdale Public Library

Administration

Performs professional library services by linking resources and customers, and enables community civil discourse. Serves as an innovative leader within the library, city government, and the community. A Senior Library Manager is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in staff, volunteers, and the community. Oversees and provides a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Inspires continued learning, collaboration, skill development, and advocates for the library. Provides leadership and supervision to staff in one or more aspects of library operations. Leads in the development and implementation of new and/or enhanced services. A Senior Library Manager supervises one of the major li ...

Senior Librarian

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library

Various

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Principles and practices of library circulation and reference resources including electronic resources Local, regional and national information resources and retrieval systems Principles of business writing and basic report preparation Principles and practices of marketing and outreach Methods and techniques of web design and on-line services Methods and techniques of system-wide training Principles and practices of children and young adult library services Independently perform complex library duties, including but not limited to acquisitions, cataloging, information retrieval, web design, digital resources, training, youth services and volunteer services coordination Perform analyses of patron service operations ...

Library Branch Manager

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library

Various

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children's programs Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection of staff Principles and practices of modern computer operations Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a branch library program Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff Interpret, explain and enforce City policies pertaining to library operation and function Com ...

Library Manager

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library

Erna Fergusson Library

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children's programs Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection ofstaff Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a library or a library program Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff Oversee the implementation of support services at the library Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedu ...

Librarian

Strake Jesuit College Prep

Houston

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory seeks a creative, flexible, and innovative librarian who is able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced education environment. This position will coach faculty in assessing information technology needs and recommend suitable technology and research activities for curriculum, evaluate and implement emerging technologies for library services and staff and student productivity, and stay ahead of reading trends to maintain and build upon our community of readers. Qualifications: • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as school librarian with proven skills in supervision of library staff, development of library programming/curriculum, and management of library collection. • A master’s degree (MLS or MLIS) from a program accredited by the ...

Branch Manger - Librarian III

Pima County Public Library

Various Branches

Professional manager of mid size library including staffing, budget and daily operations. ...

Volunteer Supervisor

Scottsdale Public Library

Mustang Library

The Library Volunteer Supervisor has specialized knowledge of volunteer recruitment, training and retention. This person must demonstrate skills in partnering with staff and volunteers to achieve library goals. ...
Manages library department to oversee planning for and provision of reference services, print and non-print collection development, and program and outreach services. Coordinates planning and development of special events for the department to include logistics, programming and volunteer recruitment and scheduling. As a member of the Library management team, studies, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to improve department and employee productivity and upgrade public services. Provide training and education to subordinates required for the performance of their assigned duties and professional development. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow for library department. Issues written and oral instructions to subordinates on work product, p ...

Librarian Supervisor - Youth Services

City of Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho

Librarian Supervisor Youth Services Manages library division to oversee planning for and provision of reference services, collection development, management, and care, and program and outreach functions. Researches, plans and implements continuous upgrades in automated public access information systems hardware, software and on-line resources, and/or automated systems needed to carry out the work of the division. Coordinates planning and development of special events for the division and/or department to include logistics, programming, and volunteer recruitment and scheduling. To view the job description and community information please visit: www.ci.rio-rancho.nm.us . Librarian Supervisor-Adult Services Department Manages library department to oversee planning for and provision ...

Library Administrator

Artesia Public Library

Artesia, New Mexico

The City of Artesia, NM is seeking a Library Administrator for the new Artesia Public Library currently under construction. The Position: Responsible for overall operations of the Artesia Public Library including a variety of administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing and implementing the programs and services of the Library. Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent MLS From an ALA-accredited institution and Permanent Professional Certification, five (5) years progressively responsible experience in library operation including two (2) years supervisory experience; OR ten (10) years related experience and/or training, five of which must be in general library operations, grade II certification; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Through knowledge ...

Deputy Library Director

Phoenix Public Library

Phoenix

Phoenix Public Library serves a diverse multi-ethnic clientele of over 1.5 million, with a central library and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting edge electronic resources and customer focused public services. Phoenix Public Library seeks two experienced and effective leaders to direct the operations of these two divisions, Information Technology and Digital Initiatives and Public Services. These positions have full responsibility to administer the operations of a major library division, and help to define and articulate the vision, strategic directions and priorities for their division and the system. Incumbent serves as a member of Library Administration to plan, develop, and implement innovative, community-oriented library serv ...

Director of Library/Learning Resource Services

Angelina College

Lufkin, Texas

Will provide creative leadership and direction in an increasingly collaborative and user-oriented library environment. Will maintain a team-based arrangement and provide supervision and direction of staff and service support. Provides library information services and instruction on the main campus and at teaching centers; prepares, administers and monitors budgets for acquisitions and operations; provides leadership in balancing traditional library collections with current digital environment and evolving technologies; serves on college committees, standing and ad hoc, to support college programs, services and activities; conducts assessments of services and personnel; analyzes data to improve library services, resources and operations; and develops creative and effective ways to build and ...

Library Director

City of University Park Public Library

City of University Park, Texas

Committed to Excellence. The City of University Park seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and capable library leader to extend its commitment to excellence for library service in this unique Texas community. Assume the leadership role as the Library (http://www.uplibrary.org/universitypark/) transitions from being a not-for-profit Library (established in 2001) operated by the Friends of the Library to a newly formed municipal department—and prepares to move into 15,000 sq. ft. of new space in the Plaza at Preston Center—a new five-story mixed-use facility adjacent to a popular shopping center. Responsibilities. Under the general oversight of the City Manager and working with the six-member Library Advisory Board, the Director provides administrative and managerial support to the Lib ...
Will provide creative leadership and direction in an increasingly collaborative and user-oriented library environment. Will maintain a team-based arrangement and provide supervision and direction of staff and service support. Provides library information services and instruction on the main campus and at teaching centers; prepares, administers and monitors budgets for acquisitions and operations; provides leadership in balancing traditional library collections with current digital environment and evolving technologies; serves on college committees, standing and ad hoc, to support college programs, services and activities; conducts assessments of services and personnel; analyzes data to improve library services, resources and operations; and develops creative and effective ways to build and ...

Tribal Libraries Coordinator (Librarian - Advanced)

New Mexico State Library - Department of Cultural Affairs

Garrey Carruthers Building

Manage the multi-faceted Tribal Libraries Program that develops new and enhances existing libraries in Pueblo, Navajo and Apache tribal sites in New Mexico. The position provides traning and consulting to tribal library directors, staff, board members and volunteers of all aspects of librarianship, promotes advocay for tribal libraris and manages a state-funded grant program for tribal libraries. The position also oversees the remote operations at the Training and Outreach Center in Crownpoint, New Mexico in addition to supervising the Center's one (1) Library Technician - Advanced position. Also, the position will provide consulting and training services on cultural heritageand language prservation and promotion to staff at all New Mexico public libraries. ...

Reference and Instruction Librarian

University of Central Oklahoma Chambers Library

Chambers Library

Position Summary: Teaches and develops library instruction classes. Develops instructional materials in print and electronic format. Shares reference desk duties, including some nights and weekends. Serves as collection development liaison to departments as assigned. Serves on local and state library and campus committees. Reports to the Coordinator of Reference and Instructional Services. Department Specific Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for scheduling library instruction classes and teaching library instruction classes as requested by faculty. Provides assistance to students and library users at the Reference Help Desk. Works closely with the web services librarian and web committee in developing web-based reference tools. Works with other Librarians in Reference and Instru ...