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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 ...

Youth and School Services Consultant

South Central Kansas Library System

South Hutchinson

South Central Kansas Library System Job Description Title: Youth and School Services Consultant Reports to: Director FLSA: Exempt, Professional Supervision: None Salary Range: $45,000 - $57,000 Benefits: Paid single coverage Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental; Kansas Public Employee Retirement System; Optional Health Reimbursement Plan and Wellness Program; partial work cell phone reimbursement; vehicle for work use. Hire Date: July 1, 2014 Essential Duties: Develops and provides annual programs of service and assistance to meet the needs of public and school library members of the South Central Kansas Library System that serve students and youth. Examples of Work: Develops and provides an annual program of service and assistance to meet the needs of SCKLS publi ...

Technology Consultant (Training and Support)

South Central Kansas Library System

Training Facility and Offices

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides automation and technology services and technology training to SCKLS member libraries. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Provides automation and technology services to member libraries including advising and assisting in the selection of hardware and software; maintenance and repair; evaluation and improvement of library technology; and consulting and phone support. Develops and provides technology training to member libraries in group and individual settings in areas such as Microsoft, library automation and personal productivity applications. Assists the Director of Information Technology with the management and day to day operations of the SCKLS internal network, phone system, copiers, etc. Serves as the primary in-house contact for staff technology ...

Technology Services Coordinator

South Central Kansas Library System

Training Facility and Offices

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates automation and technology services and provides technology training to SCKLS member libraries. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Coordinates automation and technology services to member libraries including advising and assisting in the selection of hardware and software; maintenance and repair; evaluation and improvement of library technology; and consulting and phone support. Assists the Director of Information Technology in the management and day to day operations of the SCKLS South Central Kansas Area Network (SCKAN) regional Polaris automation consortium. Develops and provides technology training to member libraries in group and individual settings in areas such as Microsoft, library automation, personal productivity and web-based applications. ...

Library Director

Hesston Public Library

Hesston Public Library, a progressive, community library, seeks a full-time Library Director for newly built library. Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree or be working towards a post-secondary degree in library science and/or have commensurate experience as a library director. The director is responsible for all library operations and supervision of staff, payroll, budget, programming, and community integration of library services. Candidates should be well versed in all facets of current technology and possess supervisory, communication, organizational, interpersonal, decision-making, project management, and public relation skills. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The library’s mission and vision statement and the director’s job description are ...

Director

Andover Public Library

Andover, KS

JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY Position: Director of the Library Salary Range: Negotiable beginning at $43,000 based on qualifications and experience. Position Summary: The Director of the Library serves as chief executive officer of the library, sees that library policies and projects are implemented and provides leadership for improving public library services to the community. The Director will oversee administration, marketing and daily services evaluation and development. This position is an Exempt Management position as outlined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as defined by Regulations, 29 CFR Part 541. Scheduled regular duty requires a minimum of forty hours per week, with the understanding that more hours may be ...

Director of Technology Services

Northeast Kansas Library System

Lawrence, KS

Director of Technology Services – Northeast Kansas Library System - $45,000-$54,000 DOQ The Northeast Kansas Library System is seeking an exceptional librarian to lead its technology programs. Top priorities for the successful applicant will be to: Lead and manage a knowledgeable and creative technology team; and work closely with other system staff in an open and team-oriented environment. Ensure provision of exceptional customer services to system members and co-workers. Seek new opportunities for technology innovation. Actively participate in operation of NExpress, the system's open source regional integrated library system, and other resource sharing services. Provide technology training to member library personnel. Assist libraries with technology and broadband connectivi ...

Sr. Librarian/ Branch Manager

Wichita Public LIbrary

Rockwell & Comotara

The Branch Manageris responsible for overseeing library service in two branches in the east region of the City of Wichita. The incumbent will be expected to perform the following tasks in an exceptional manner: • Select, supervise, and coach staff two branch locations. • Mentor branch staff and build and maintain relationships with community members. • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes. • Provide quality customer service. • Resolve personnel, customer complaints, and facility issues. • Develop and oversee diverse library programs and services to meet the rapidly evolving needs of community residents. To be successful in this position, one will need to be an outstanding manager, an effective communicator, and a successful r ...

Digital Collections Librarian

Fort Hays State University

Forsyth Library

Youth Services Librarian

Wichita Public Library

Lionel Alford Regional Library

Our successful candidate is a person who can skillfully and enthusiastically create and present programming for youth of all ages, and who demonstrates a strong commitment to working with children as well as their parents and caregivers. The Youth Services Librarian is part of a branch service team that shares responsibility for circulation, readers’ advisory and reference service to customers of all ages. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: • planning and presenting programs for children and teens at the Alford Regional and Linwood branches; • leading group tours and developing special activities for school classes and organizations; • promoting Library materials and services through displays and exhibits; • managing the branch teen volunteer prog ...

Senior Librarian (Branch Manager)

Wichita Public Library

Evergreen/Maya Angelou & Rockwell/Comotara

The Wichita Public Library has two immediate openings for energetic, service-minded branch managers. One position manages the Maya Angelou Northeast and Evergreen branches in north central Wichita. The second position manages the Comotara and Ford Rockwell branches in east Wichita. These positions provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Library’s Customer Service Division. Duties of the positions include but are not limited to: • supervision and management of the assigned branch locations; • ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery from the assigned branch locations; • developing and overseeing programs and services in each location that meet the needs and interests of community residents within the branch service areas; • implementi ...

Automation and Technology Coordinator

South Central Kansas Library System

South Central Kansas Library System

Coordinates automation and technology services and provides technology training to SCKLS member libraries. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Coordinates automation and technology services to member libraries including advising and assisting in the selection of hardware and software; maintenance and repair; evaluation and improvement of library technology; and consulting and phone support. Develops and provides technology training to member libraries in group and individual settings in areas such as Microsoft, library automation, personal productivity and web-based applications. Manages SCKLS technology grant programs Manages SCKLS video-conferencing equipment and rooms and provides training and support for distance learning tools such as Polycom, Elmer and Elluminate. Works cooperat ...

Academic Librarian

Cloud County Community College

Concordia, Kansas

RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual hired for this position will be responsible for: 1. Supervision of staff: In absence of Director, apply Library policies to situations that occur, and make decisions based on those policies. Act as supervisor for Work/Study student assistants assigned to the Library. 2. Actively promote the use of library resources and services by assisting faculty in identifying, locating, acquiring, offering, and using library resources and services to support classroom instruction; be an effective liaison to faculty on both campuses. 3. Bibliographic Instruction program: Develop and implement program to promote more effective uses of learning resources. This includes acting as liaison with faculty, designing materials for classroom and library use, lecturing in t ...

Director/Administrator

Central Kansas Library System/Great Bend Public Library

Great Bend Kanas

Join a team of dedicated librarians, in the heartland of Kansas. Every staff member strives to give the people what they want when they come to the library. The Director/Administrator is the head of the Great Bend Public Library and the Central Kansas Library System. Work with two great staffs, two administrative boards, and two growing budgets. Direct a public library with a budget of $650,000. Administer a 17-county system of 55 cooperating libraries with a budget of $1,300,000. Public library has just celebrated its centennial year in a 36-year old building. Founded in 1968 the System is headquartered in the public library. We have just started a system-wide project that will automate 31 libraries in the next year. ...

Web Developer

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic Web Developer to help move our Digital Branch to the next level of sophistication. The successful candidate will help maintain and build-out tscpl.org, help develop specialty sites, build searchable databases, and work on web design. ...

Cataloging Librarian

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library, Topeka, KS

Catalogs and classifies library materials. Uses Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to import and create Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) records for Library database. Creates MARC records for input into OCLC and Library database. Analyzes, designs and applies solutions to collection issues. Discards materials that have outlived their usefulness. Trains and mentors staff; leads or participates in work teams and focus groups. ...

Director of Library Services

Pioneer Memorial Library

Colby, Kansas 67701

The director is responsible for all library operations and supervision of staff, budget, programming and service to the public. Candidates should be versed in all facets of current technology and possess supervisory, communication, organizational, interpersonal, decision-making and public relations skills that have been demonstrated in a library setting. ...

Librarian

Cloud County Community College

Concordia, Kansas

Systems Administrator

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Topeka, KS

1. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, create documentation, and maintain library servers including Windows domains, file servers, backup systems, e-mail, database servers, web servers, and other components of the Library’s central computer services in coordination with other staff. 2. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain library telecommunications and data network infrastructures including all switches, routers, voice-mail systems, data cabling infrastructure, and other required equipment in coordination with other staff. 3. Analyze, recommend, and coordinate implementation of new technological solutions including all aspects of testing, installation, training, and vendor relations as assigned. 4. Maintain network and computer security through the installation of required tool ...
Work on cross-departmental digital and learning initiatives. Must have high level of comfort in the online environment. Prefer knowledge of HTML/XHTML, CSS, Java and/or Flash and experience with or coursework in web design principles. ...

Digital Services Supervisor/Systems Administrator

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Topeka, KS Main Library

Reporting to the Digital Branch & Services Manager, the Digital Services Supervisor supervises a Systems Administrator, a Database Administrator, and three Help Desk Technicians. This position also is responsible for installing, supporting, and maintaining the library’s servers, assisting with the development, implementation and management of systems, managing networks and communications, and overseeing the provision of regular and on-call technical support and training to users. ...

Digital Services Supervisor

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library, Topeka, KS

1. Supervise System Administrator, Database Administrator, and Help Desk Technicians. 2. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain library servers including Windows domains, file servers, backup systems, e-mail, database servers, web servers, and other components of the Library’s central computer services in coordination with other staff. 3. Install, upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain library telecommunications and data network infrastructures including all switches, routers, voice-mail systems, data cabling infrastructure, and other required equipment in coordination with other staff. 4. Provide technical leadership and supervision for computer technicians in the delivery of desktop support services. 5. Analyze, recommend, and coordinate implementation of new technological s ...

Branch Manager - two positions available

Johnson County Library

Lackman Neighborhood Library; Cedar Roe Neighborhood Library

Incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day operation and management of a branch library. Duties include: staff scheduling, attention to physical branch facility; selecting, training, developing and evaluating branch staff; providing direct patron service; and instructing patrons in locating information and the use of library resources. The Branch Manager is responsible for branch work plan and budget, implementing and evaluating branch services, programs and promoting system-wide branch services and programs. As part of the branch services team, the position works closely with other branch managers and library departments to assure services are responsive to patron needs. Interprets and implements library policy and procedures as well as develops them as part of the library manage ...

Digital Collections/Government Documents Librarian (reopened)

Fort Hays State University

Hays, Kansas

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS and GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN (Search reopened) Position available: September 1, 2007 or until filled. Rank and Salary: This is a non tenure track position. Salary is $36,000. Job description: The Digital Collections and Government Documents Librarian (Librarian) will have an important role in a team-oriented environment to develop and manage the Library's digital and government documents collections under the direction of the Director of Forsyth Library. The candidate should be self-motivated, service-oriented, and interested in applying information technology to library services. This position includes some night and weekend shifts. Digital Collection Responsibilities: • Work with technical staff, librarians, the university community and ...

Young Adult Paraprofessional

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Main Library

Collaborate with the Young Adult staff and teens in the community to create the most outstanding Young Adult area in the country. Achieve personal satisfaction from helping children and young adults find informational or recreational materials. Develop relationships with all the young people using the library. Through those relationships design and coordinate programs and services that make the library the most awesome place to be. Wake up in the middle of the night with exciting ideas for young people such as gaming tournaments, outreach programming. Connect with your inner teen through the Graffiti young adult blog. Make the Young Adult department so exceptional that teens will want to move from other states to experience it. ...

Digital Collections and Government Documents Librarian

Fort Hays State University

Forsyth Library

The Digital Collections and Government Documents Librarian (Librarian) will have an important role in a team-oriented environment to develop and manage the Library's digital and government documents collections under the direction of the Director of Forsyth Library. The Librarian will work with faculty and librarians in the identification of print materials to be transferred to digital media; coordinate workflow for digitizing and cataloging digital collections; catalog and assign metadata to digital materials; identify external funding sources and grant writing; apply current digital library community benchmarks, best practices, and standards where appropriate; consult with campus legal office on copyright, licensing and rights management issues related to digital collections; provi ...

Youth Services Supervisor

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Public Library, Topeka, KS

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is seeking applications for a positive, innovative and energetic Youth Services Supervisor. If you are really interested in making a difference in the lives of young people and enjoy a dynamic, child focused environment, the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is the right place for you. Working with a dynamic and innovative staff, the Youth Services supervisor takes the lead role in developing, coordinating and implementing programs and services provided for young people birth through 18 years of age. We are looking for a leader who will: •inspire and foster creativity and innovation, building on current YS success •develop new initiatives like out-of-school-time programs for all ages, gaming tournaments and other activit ...

Young Adult Paraprofessional

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Public Library

Assist with public service reader’s advisory and reference. Assist with materials selection, collection development and maintenance as assigned. Prepare and present specifically designed for young adults, families, area schools and youth advocate groups. In cooperation with other staff and youth services supervisor develop new initiatives like out of school programs, gaming activities and other areas of interest to teens. Collaborate with the Digital Branch team on ways to reach young adults through our digital branch, i.e. blogs and other emerging technology trends. ...

Program Supervisor

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Topeka, Kansas

Coordinate program budgets with Finance and department managers, monitoring and channeling program purchase order requests to Finance. Assist Administration with creating program guidelines and a Library program policy. Review, select, and implement programs of high interest to TSCPL's diverse users. Plan, organize, and evaluate programs to meet Library goals for increased service to the community. Initiate & develop a Speakers Bureau. Proactively seek programming that supports the mission and organizational priorities of the Library. Maintain awareness of unique cultural issues that have an impact on specific communities served by TSCPL and initiate and refer programming ideas to appropriate units and personnel within the Library. Advise and assist with implementation of new pro ...