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Mobile Library Associate

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

Mobile Libraries

Mobile Library AssociateKansas City, Kansas Public Library is looking for a highly motivated team player to join the Mobile Services Department. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional customer service skills and create a warm and welcoming environment to patrons, organizations and areas served, bringing the library to under-served populations in Wyandotte County. Will be responsible for driving the mobile library, assisting patrons always in a friendly and professional manner, performing circulation/public service desk duties, planning and implementing programming, computer troubleshooting and assisting the Librarian in the process of preparing and maintaining the collection and services. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience mix with the abili ...

Civic Engagement Librarian

Johnson County Library

Lenexa

The Johnson County Library seeks a collaborative, community-focused, innovative librarian to serve as a leader in our Civic Engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Adult Services Manager, this position will provide community focused programming and reference and outreach services to the citizens of Johnson County, KS. The Civic Engagement Librarian will co-lead the civic engagement committee, working closely with the librarian team, adult and youth information specialists and community partners to engage the community in meaningful ways. Johnson County Library’s Civic Engagement initiatives connect people, help the community problem solve, support electoral participation and educate the public on pertinent local issues. We strive to build strong relationships with local communities, ...

Mobile Library Associate

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library

Mobile Libraries

Mobile Library AssociateJob DescriptionAssociate level position responsible for driving the mobile library, assisting patrons always in a friendly and professional manner, performing circulation/public service desk duties, computer troubleshooting and assisting the Librarian in the process of preparing and maintaining the collection and services while keeping the mobile library neat, clean and inviting to the patrons, organizations and areas served.Job RequirementsHigh School diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred, with the ability to work directly with the public in a friendly, helpful manner; will handle multiple tasks quickly and accurately; have an above average proficiency with computers and available software for patron use and have some public programming or training background ...

Library Specialist - Outreach Services

Fort Hays State University

Forsyth Library - Hays campus

Forsyth Library seeks an enthusiastic, motivated and service-focused professional to plan, coordinate and support the library’s outreach activities and special events. The Library Outreach Specialist identifies, coordinates and performs library outreach opportunities while serving as a liaison from the library to campus outreach events within the University and in the Hays community. The Library Specialist reports to the Instruction and Outreach Librarian and will help create a compelling public face and design consistent branding for the library through print marketing (posters, brochures, etc.) and digital marketing platforms (website, social media, etc.). The Library Specialist will help develop an ongoing marketing and publicity plan for the library focused on building awareness ...

Chief of Staff

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Topeka, KS

If you are curious about what it would be like to be a leader at a Star Library and Library Journal/Gale’s 2016 Library of the year, read on! We are seeking a stellar Chief of Staff who is committed to sparking curiosity and connections through literacy and learning in Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas. The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Libraryseeks an experienced leader to serve as Chief of Staff and position the library to help transform the lives of its citizens through its five community impact goals. The Chief of Staff holds the primary responsibility of the day-to-day monitoring and ongoing coordination of strategic operational and administrative functions—and daily collaboration with other departments throughout the system. This award-winning Library has a 21st-cent ...
Tabor College, located in Hillsboro, Kansas, is seeking an energetic, innovative librarian to be part of a team providing general library services to students in a Christian-college environment. The main responsibilities of this position will be: Reference and Information Literacy Coordinator Circulation Desk/Stacks Management Administration of a Library Marketing Plan This is a full-time position for 11 months/year. Required: MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: experience with OCLC’s WMS integrated library system, knowledge of HTML, experience with CANVAS, experience with LibGuides. Tabor College is an equal-opportunity employer operating under the auspices of the Mennonit ...

Digital Collections Librarian

State Library of Kansas

300 SW 10th Ave, Rm 312-N, Topeka KS

This Librarian position is in the State Capitol and provides statewide support services to the Kansas library community and residents. The Digital Collections Librarian will manage and oversee daily operations of the digital books program, online databases, and skill builders program. The position will also collaborate with Division management in planning, budgeting, and administration of division services. Job Duties will include but are not limited to: Managing daily operation of the Digital Books Program: Directing and overseeing customer support for access, technical, content and general issues affecting patrons and Kansas libraries. Managing collection development activity across all digital book content platforms. Coordinating selection, purchase, and funding contribution acti ...

Regional System Consultant

Southwest Kansas Library System

System Headquarters

System Consultant – Southwest Kansas Library System (Dodge City, Kansas) Join an enthusiastic and service oriented team in a dynamic regional library system. The Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS) seeks an experienced library professional to provide library development, training and resource sharing services to member libraries. SWKLS is a multi-type cooperative library system serving a 21-county region. SWKLS provides library development funding and services, continuing education for member library directors, trustees and staff, strong outreach services, and support for innovative technologies to its member libraries. For more information on the System, visit https://swkls.org/ . Responsibilities: Provide management and operational guidance to me ...

Kansas Summer Library Workshop Presenter

Kansas Library Consultants for Youth

SOUTH HUTCHINSON

The Kansas Library Consultants for Youth (KLCY) are accepting proposals for the 2019 Summer Library Workshop presentations. Each year, KLCY conducts Summer Library Workshops at seven locations across the state of Kansas in early spring. These workshops feature a guest presenter who provides programming ideas and practical advice on running a summer library program to enhance the children’s and teen’s learning and reading experiences while incorporating the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) yearly theme. The presenter utilizes both the CSLP resources and external resources within her/his program. The workshops are for adult library employees and volunteers with varying degrees of expertise in youth services. Presentation time varies at each location, but the general ti ...

System Director

Southwest Kansas Library System

Dodge City, KS

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for m ...

Undergraduate Learning Specialist

University of Kansas

Lawrence

The University of Kansas Libraries seeks an Undergraduate Learning Specialist. The successful applicant will teach class sessions across a variety of academic disciplines both individually and in collaboration with library colleagues and campus instructors, apply appropriate pedagogies and technologies to instruction opportunities, and actively engage with students, undergraduate campus programs, and instructors. This position provides occasional support for the coordination, facilitation, and scheduling of instruction sessions and research consultation appointments in the KU Libraries Research and Learning Division. The Undergraduate Learning Specialist works closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the Research and Learning Division to deliver high quality consulting and teaching. ...

Special Collections Librarian

University of Saint Mary

De Paul Library

Special Collections Librarian Position Summary: This position is a member of the De Paul Library staff and is accountable to the Library Director. This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of Special Collections. The position also contributes to undergraduate information literacy initiatives in face-to-face and virtual environments. Essential Functions: Oversees Special Collections services functions such as, but not limited to, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, preservation, processing, digitization, online and face to face exhibits and displays, finding aids and catalog records creation, Special Collections instruction and tours, grant writing, and outreach. Confers regularly with supervisor reviewing, suggesting, and de ...

System Director

Southwest Kansas Library System

Dodge City, KS

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for m ...

State Librarian of Kansas

State Library of Kansas

Kansas Statehouse

The State of Kansas seeks an individual with proven leadership qualities to direct the State Library of Kansas. The State Library was created in 1861, continuing the responsibilities of the Kansas Territorial Library. The State Librarian, who is appointed by the Governor, is the head of the agency. The duties of the State Librarian include administration of the following divisions: Reference, Statewide Services, and Talking Books Service. The State Librarian administers state and federal library funding, the state publications depository program, and the Kansas Center for the Book. The Talking Book Library for blind or disabled people is in Emporia. All other programs of the State Library are located in the State Capitol. The State Library has a staff of 30 full time employees and an an ...

System Director

Southwest Kansas Library System

System

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of the seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83 member libraries providing unique and innovative services. SWKLS serves a 21 county region, with 8 staff members. SWKLS is a member-focused organization providing excellent continuing education opportunities for member library directors, trustees and staf ...

Public Library Director

Salina Public Library

Main Library

Library Director The Salina Public Library is seeking a Library Director who is an innovative, energetic and community-minded leader. The ideal candidate will provide leadership that produces positive relationships with the public, the library’s partners in the community and library staff. Our collection is composed of more than 280,000 items; approximately 500,000 items are circulated annually. Essential qualities include: Strong fiscal/budgeting skills Strong communications and people skills Knowledge of public library administration The ability to prepare clear and concise written communication Strategic thinking A creative collaborative approach to service The ability to hire, train and motivate key staff Prior experience reporting to a governing board an ...

Library Specialist, Outreach Services, Forsyth Library

Fort Hays State University-Forsyth Library

Hays Campus

The Library Specialist, Outreach Services identifies, coordinates and oversees library outreach opportunities within the University and Hays community. Forsyth Library seeks an enthusiastic, motivated and service-focused professional to plan, coordinate and support the library’s outreach activities and special events. The outreach specialist is the primary liaison from the library to campus student outreach events and to student life. The specialist oversees all library social media accounts, portions of the library web site, building signage and wayfinding, exhibits and displays, publicity, and evaluation of library sponsored-events. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify and evaluate opportunities for library outreach and implement appropriate programming for events. Act as the library' ...

Technology Consultant

Southwest Kansas Library System

Dodge City, Kansas

Southwest Kansas Library System Title: Technology ConsultantReports to: System DirectorFLSA: Non-Exempt positionStatus: Full Time (40 hours/wk)Company ValuesPerform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervisionInteract professionally with other employees, customers, and peers throughout the stateWork effectively as a team contributorWork independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for coordinating technology planning and service provision including oversight of E-rate, technology plans, library automation and technology-related procurement. Travel to member libraries is integral to this position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Pr ...

Information Services Librarian

Salina Public Library

Salina

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:​Under the supervision of the Head of Information Services, this employee performs professional library work in the Information Services Department. This position involves answering reference questions from library patrons in person, by email, over the phone and virtually. It includes assisting patrons with the use of the online catalog, Internet, print and electronic resources, microfilm, reader­printers, photocopiers, e­readers, tablets and other new technology. Ability and willingness to cooperate and coordinate with coworkers is essential to success in this position. Strong customer service skills are a must. TYPICAL DUTIES:​Work scheduled hours at the Information Desk. Assist in collection development and weeding the Adult collection. Communicate with c ...

Library Director

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Main Campus

Reporting directly to the Dean of Institutional Services, the Director of the Library fulfills a Staff position responsible for managing library services for an urban community college, including library personnel, budget, resources, and maintaining all print and digital resources. ...

Library Director

Hamilton County Library

Syracuse, KS 67878

Web Programmer

Kansas City, Kansas Public Library System

Library Administration Office

Children's & Youth Services Coordinator

McPherson Public Library

McPherson, KS

The purpose of this position is to foster a love of books, reading, libraries, and discovery among the children and youth in our community through innovative programs, collections, and services. General Responsibilities• Develops and evaluates the children's and young adult collections and selects newmaterials for acquisition.• Plans, publicizes, and conducts library activities and programs for children and young adults.• Assists children and families in using the library and its resources.• Seeks out venues for and plans children’s outreach services.• Maintains a fun and inviting environment in the children's library. • Supervises and reviews the Children’s Services Assistant and Youth Services Assistant.• Creates acquisitions and programmin ...

Children's Librarian

Liberal Memorial Library

Main Library

Children's Librarian What we want:MLS preferred, or previous experience as a children’s librarian. Spanish language skills would be awesome. Liking children would be cool too. Must be able to sustain a positive attitude at least 80% of the work week. What you want:$35-38,000 annual salary, Vacation and Sick Leave. Health Insurance and Life Insurance. Assistance with moving expenses. Oh…and no library fines! And a Summer Reading shirt every year! What we need to check you out: Resume, three professional references, and a cover letter detailing your experience, enthusiasm, and desire to get the job. Oh. And please don’t put “References available upon request.” That is so annoying. When we need it: Applications will be reviewed as they come in and we will ...

Public Services / Open Access Librarian

Washburn University

Washburn University

Public Services/Open Access Librarian Washburn University invites applications for a Public Services/Open Access Librarian position. The University Libraries seeks applicants who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and who seek to assume a leadership role in its First-Year Experience Program, emphasizing the transition of students into Washburn University. A successful candidate for this full-time, 12-month position will teach credit-bearing courses on information literacy, coordinate curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction, develop instruction programs, and provide reference service to patrons at the desk and as point-of-need reference. Successful candidate will serve as a subject matter liaison with responsibility for collection development and participate in the pr ...

Director- Finney County Public Library - Kansas

Library Systems & Services

Garden City, Kansas

LSSI is seeking a forward thinking Library Director for the Finney County 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 very important. This is a highly visible position requiring a dynamic librarian capable of working closely ...

Assistant Director

Liberal Memorial Library

Main Library

Position is Salaried, Full Time Primary Function Assists Library Director in the management, supervision, and administration of the library to provide services to library patrons in accordance with library policy. Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Skills Spanish language skills, both written and spoken. Completion of a Masters degree in Library Science from an accredited institution. A minimum three years of library experience. Excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize. Maintains knowledge of standard library principles and practices and concepts of freedom of speech, intellectual freedom, copyright, collection development, weeding, patron confidentiality, censorship and other library ethical issues. Expertise and proficien ...

Director- Finney County Public Library - Kansas

Library Systems & Services

Garden City, Kansas

LSSI is seeking a forward thinking Library Director for the Finney County 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 very important. This is a highly visible position requiring a dynamic librarian capable of working closely ...

Library Director

Liberal Memorial Library

Liberal Memorial Library is looking for a Library Director.This is a highly administrative and management position with responsibility for the daily operations of the library.The library director plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates all daily functions of the library, oversees the physical building, programs, services, and finances, supervises library personnel, works in cooperation with the city of Liberal, and is supervised by the Library Board. The Library Director is responsible for: Library services: manages the provision of full library services to patrons and community organizations Personnel management:responsible for hiring, managing, and evaluating the library staff Financial operations: responsible for the preparation, management, and oversight of the library’s b ...

System Director

Northeast Kansas Library System

Lawrence, KS

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Board of the Northeast Kansas Library System (headquartered in Lawrence, KS), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next System Director. NEKLS, one of the seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 118 member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With a $2.8 million annual budget (funded primarily from local property taxes) and 10 FTE system staff, NEKLS serves a 14 county region (more than 40% of Kansas population). Member libraries range from ...