Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. Invites applications for a University Archivist/Library Department Chair, full professor, tenured faculty position, 1.0 FTE. Responsible for management of university archives and leadership of faculty within the library. ALA-accredited M.L.S. or equivalent terminal degree; formal archival training or education; demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice; minimum of five years of professional academic experience; experience with information technology applications in an archives or library environment, including imaging and editing technology; experience cultivating donors; supervisory and/or team management experience; professional record of scholarly, professional, and research activity that merits a tenured appointment as a ful ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks an energetic Branch Manager committed to excellent customer service for theNorth Fork Community Library. The Branch Manager directs all branch operations including staff supervision; assists patrons by providing reference and reader's advisory services and community referrals; performs community outreach; promotes core Library values, and performs other related duties. Requires Bachelor's degree, 5 years or more relevant experience, or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience, and a fun and innovative attitude. Full-time position, with competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply by Tuesday, April 14th. Full posting and application instructions available at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/ ...

The Whatcom County Library System seeks an energetic, innovative and dynamicBranchTeenLibrarianto help today’s teenagers navigate the information world. Connect them to information they need, their way. Show them how to feel safe, respected, challenged, and empowered. Provide them with opportunities to develop 21st century skills. Demonstrate knowledge of the unique needs of adolescents. We are looking for a self-motivated, problem solving, creative individual who can facilitate a team, establish community relationships, organize and develop planning, and connect with teens and their adults.Requires Master's Degree and three years relevant experience; Master in Library Science and Librarian certification preferred. Experience working with teens, and passion for young adult literature ...

Lead the change for youth! Are you at a point in your career where you’re ready for a new challenge? Do you want to play a part in transforming the way our libraries provide youth services? Do you love coaching and inspiring staff to do their best work? Do you itch to get out from behind your computer and interact with kids, parents, teachers, and teens, modeling great service to your staff and connecting with children in your community? The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a passionate and innovativeYouth Services Managerto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing youth services and activities system-wide to meet WCLS mission, goals and objectives; supervise youth focus staff system-wide; and serve as a member of the management team.Requ ...

Lead the change for youth! Are you at a point in your career where you’re ready for a new challenge? Do you want to play a part in transforming the way our libraries provide youth services? Do you love coaching and inspiring staff to do their best work? Do you itch to get out from behind your computer and interact with kids, parents, teachers, and teens, modeling great service to your staff and connecting with children in your community? The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a passionate and innovativeYouth Services Managerto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing youth services and activities system-wide to meet WCLS mission, goals and objectives; supervise youth focus staff system-wide; and serve as a member of the management team.Requ ...

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is seeking an experienced, energetic and innovative leader and administrator for the key position of Deputy District Director. The position reports to the Executive Director and oversees the public services division. This position requires a strong and collaborative leader with a passion for the challenges inherent in serving diverse and ambitious communities that love and support their libraries. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science or the ability to obtain certification from the Washington State Library. Preferred candidates will have at least seven years of public library experience and five years of relevant supervisory and project management experience. Track record with successful capital facilities projects desir ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a dynamic, personable and innovativeDeputy Directorto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing the operation, services and activities of the WCLS branch libraries, outreach and mobile services to meet the WCLS mission, goals and objectives.Requires MLS, seven or more years’ relevant library experience anda Washington State Librarian Certificate (or ability to acquire Certificate). Full-time, FLSA exempt position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.Apply by Tuesday, February 17, 2015.Learn more about this exciting opportunity at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/. Qualified candidates are invited to set up an informational interview at the ALA Mid-Winter Meeting in Chicago by emailing: de ...

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, located in beautiful Southwest Washington along the Columbia River, is seeking an experienced, energetic and innovative leader and administrator for the key position of Deputy District Director. The position reports to the Executive Director and oversees the public services division of a large district covering over 4,000 square miles with 16 locations and a population of 450,000. FVRL is a unique and independent organization serving vibrant urban and growing rural communities. This position requires a strong and collaborative leader with a passion for the challenges inherent in serving diverse and ambitious communities that love and support their libraries. This position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science or the ability to obta ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a dynamic and innovativeDeputy Directorto provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing the operation, services and activities of the WCLS branch libraries, outreach and mobile services to meet the WCLS mission, goals and objectives.Requires MLS, seven or more years’ relevant library experience anda Washington State Librarian Certificate. Full-time, FLSA exempt position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.Apply by Friday, September 19th.Full posting and application instructions available at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/. ...

Bring the World of Information and Imagination to All – in a beautiful Pacific-Northwest setting. The Board of Trustees of the Pierce County Library System seeks both a visionary leader and an experienced, capable manager—creative and innovative in building and maintaining successful teams—to lead the organization in providing quality services and programs for this diverse and culturally rich library system. The award winning (2013 IMLS National Medal) Pierce County Library System serves all of unincorporated Pierce County and 15 annexed cities and towns—a total of 555,285 suburban and rural residents. Established as an independent municipal corporation, the Library is an independent taxing district with authority to levy a property tax as well as issue bonds and sp ...

Walla Walla County Rural Library District Board of Trustees seeks a spirited leader with a deep commitment to rural library service for its next Executive Director. The Walla Walla County Rural Library District, http://www.wwrurallibrary.com/, was established in 1972 with a permanent tax base and operates as an independent municipal corporation under Washington State law. The County Commission appoints five members to 5-year staggered terms on its Board of Trustees. As a body, the Board holds all subsequent legal authority. With an annual budget of $1.1 million and 14.68FTEs, the District serves the 17,000 rural residents of unincorporated Walla Walla County and the City of Prescott with five small branches, a digital branch, and an administrative office. It is currently engaged in a $5 ...

Participate in an engaged community where curiosity is cultivated, literacy flourishes and democratic ideals thrive. The Board of Trustees of the Whatcom County Library System seeks a visionary director—creative, innovative and capable of advancing a team environment—to lead the System in providing quality services and programs for this culturally rich, multi-branch system serving 121,030 rural and suburban residents. Perennially recognized by the national media as one of the best places to live in America, the Whatcom County/Bellingham area is a place that truly has something for everyone. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, and charming communities, Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington state that lives up to its ...

long-range planning, evaluation of services, knowledge ofcurrent trends in library science, including management and automation, planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing library operations, establishing and maintaining effective working, professional, and community relationships ...