Kansas State University Libraries is seeking a creative, outreach-oriented individual to serve as the Department Head of the Center for Scholarly Publishing at K-State Libraries. This position will advance K-State Libraries’ central role in creating and supporting research and scholarship through strategic leadership and relationship-building. This position will report to the interim associate dean for research, education, & engagement.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand the Libraries’ many existing and emerging scholarly communication services, programs and priorities, which include the Open Alternative Textbook Initiative, copyright support, K-State Research Exchange, and New Prairie Press. In addition, this position will collaborate with internal and ext ...

Assistant Professor, Electronic Resources LibrarianApply nowDepartment: 3670003040 Hale LibraryJob no: 516868Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 monthLocation: Manhattan, KansasWorksite: On-site requirementCategories: LibraryPay Grade: 001About This Role:Kansas State University Libraries invites applications for an energetic, creative, and committed individual to serve as electronic resources librarian. The individual in this position works will work collaboratively with a variety of library stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions for the management and expansion of electronic resources and serials in ways that maximize value and access to content for students, faculty, and staff. Serving as a functional lead for the management of e-resources throughout the entire e-resources lif ...

About This Role:The ILS Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of K-State Libraries’ Interlibrary Services Unit. This unit collaborates with other libraries to obtain access to library resources requested by K-State students, faculty, and staff that are not owned by K-State Libraries. The unit reciprocates by providing similar services to other libraries. In addition, the unit delivers scans of K-State Libraries’ articles and chapters requested by K-State’s students, faculty, and staff and ships K-State physical materials to distance patrons. In addition to providing coordination of the unit’s services and operations, the person in this position processes incoming borrowing and lending requests. This full-time position reports to the Head of Library ...

The Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections at Kansas State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Reference and Instruction Specialist. This full-time, non-tenure track faculty position will be a term appointment for the first year with a regular appointment option thereafter. It reports to the Head of Special Collections and has primary responsibility to coordinate the department’s reference and instruction services. This individual oversees daily operations of the department’s reading and seminar rooms, which serve as integral locations for people to engage with the department’s holdings. Individually and in collaboration with department and Libraries colleagues, the incumbent provides high quality customer servi ...

Lawrence Public Library is seeking someone who is passionate about making information accessible to the people of our community. If you love helping others and making a difference in people’s lives, this job is for you. The successful candidate will work with the library’s Information Services department, helping people conduct research, connect to community resources, and pursue their lifelong learning goals.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.Here’s what we’ll need you to do/be:Staff the public servic ...

Are you a forward-thinking librarian eager to redefine the way libraries serve their communities? Join us as a Digital Services Librarian and you'll curate, innovate, and lead the evolution of our virtual library space, ensuring that patrons can access a wealth of online resources seamlessly. Your expertise will bridge the gap between traditional library services and modern digital needs, shaping an engaging and dynamic online library experience. If you're passionate about empowering users through technology, envisioning new possibilities, and crafting a library for the digital age, we invite you to embark on this journey of innovation with us.For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.The Digital Services Librarian will oversee the library website and ensure cont ...

Are you passionate about connecting targeted audiences with helpful resources and services? Are you skilled at creating engaging content and building partnerships to expand reach and visibility?Forsyth Library seeks a motivated and strategic communication professional to promote library resources and services to students, the campus community, the surrounding community, and other stakeholders. Join Forsyth Library during an exciting period of transformation as we embark on a multi-year, phased building renovation project with expected completion in 2026.The Engagement Specialist is a member of the Outreach team and reports to the Instruction and Outreach Librarian while overseeing 2-3 student employees to lead campus and community collaborations and public-facing communication for the libr ...

About This Role:Kansas State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for the position of Head of Acquisitions and Resource Management. This is a 12-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor Tenure Track or Associate Professor Tenure Track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Collections, Discovery, and Information Technology.The candidate must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must possess an ability to manage change and demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to establ ...

About This Role:This is a 12-month, full-time tenure-track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities including scholarship and service to meet both the Libraries’ and the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues in an environment where flexibility and collaboration are essential. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills to further and enhance metadata across the Libraries.Responsibilities:Provide expertise on metadata schemas, technical details, and best practices for increasing access and discovery of collectionsManage, train, ...

About This Role:The Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections at Kansas State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of University Records Manager. The University Records Manager serves as the university’s records officer and as an advisor to Libraries and university administration, departments, and offices in the development of K-State’s records and information management (RIM) program. Reporting to the University Archivist, the University Records Manager establishes RIM policies and procedures, including retention and disposition processes, communicates knowledge of RIM and archival theory and practice, and conveys complex records issues to diverse constituencies. The Records Manager will maintain a robust/effective and ...

About This Role:Kansas State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for the position of Head of Acquisitions and Resource Management. This is a full-time position. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Collections, Discovery, and Information Technology.This is a full-time tenure track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities. The candidate must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must possess an ability to manage change and demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships ...

BackgroundTopeka & Shawnee County Public Library FoundationThe Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Foundation, founded in 1982, is a 501c3 nonprofit with a purpose to ensure the future of the library as an indispensable community resource. The Foundation accomplishes this by helping secure financial resources to support collections, programs, services, technology and physical facilities of the library. The Foundation pursues its purpose by seeking philanthropic support, providing conscientious stewardship of the assets in its care, encouraging appropriate community partnerships and advocating on behalf of the library’s mission in the community. Key recent Foundation-funded projects include a mobile library fleet – the Sherlock and Alice bookmobiles, an Adventuremobile and th ...

K-State Libraries invites applications for a University Archivist faculty position (tenure track) in the Richard L.D. and Majorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.The University Archivist serves as a senior advisor to Libraries and university administration, departments, and offices in the development of K-State’s university archives program.This is a full-time, tenure-track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities. The candidate must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizati ...

The City of Moundridge is accepting applications for a full-time Library Director. This individual must be comfortable with using library and office technology, forward thinking, with a passion for exceptional library service and the ability to lead a talented team. Ability to exercise good judgment, along with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with various government and community groups will be critical. 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 very important. This is a highly visible position requiring a dynamic librarian capable of working closely with staff, community officials and the Library Board. ...

Come join the fun at the Lawrence Public Library!We are searching for a creative, ambitious, and enthusiastic individual who is committed to customer service and loves working with youth. Your mission will be to work closely with the Youth Services Coordinator, Teen Services Librarian, and the 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 a ...

Come join the fun at the Lawrence Public Library!We are searching for a creative, ambitious, and enthusiastic individual who is committed to customer service and loves working with youth. Your mission will be to work closely with the Youth Services Coordinator, Teen Services Librarian, and the 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 a ...

The Lawrence Public Library is looking for an individual who takes pride in a clean facility, doesn’t mind getting up early, and can handle the more physical aspects of being a custodian for a public building (taking out the trash, cleaning restrooms, etc…).The schedule includes: -- Saturdays: 12:00 to 6 p.m. -- Sundays: 12:00 to 6 p.m. -- plus other shifts as they fit into your schedule and ours. --- Starting at 12 hours per weekIf this sounds like the job for you, please consider joining our team at Lawrence Public Library. We are hiring one (1) part-time position, starting at $15.18 an hour. Application deadline is Sunday April 24.We support diversity and inclusion. Lawrence Public Library embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in its mission, hiring, and operations. The library ...

Kansas State University Libraries seek an innovative, collaborative and accomplished leader to join our administrative team as the Associate Dean for Collections, Discovery, and Information Technology Services. Master's degree in library or information sciences from an accredited ALA program or international equivalent as well as five years’ progressively more responsible supervisory, managerial, and administrative duties in an academic or research library required. Visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/512830/associate-dean-collections-discovery-and-information-technology-services for the full position announcement and instructions for applying.Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans an ...

Distinguishing Features of WorkProvide adolescents with information, education, and recreation at the Wichita Public Library! We have an immediate opening for a teen services librarian specializing in services to ages 12-18.This position is part of the Youth Services team at the Advanced Learning Library in Wichita’s vibrant Delano neighborhood.Our successful candidate is a person who demonstrates a strong commitment to working with teens, facilitates engaging learning opportunities, and able to skillfully and enthusiastically design and present programming for youth in middle and high school. The Teen Services Librarian is part of the Youth Services team, and will be called upon to perform readers’ advisory, assist customers with their accounts, and to provide coverage as needed in th ...