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The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for providing excellent library service to children, birth through age 12, and sometimes 13-19, and their caregivers.This position is responsible for planning and implementing children’s programs, collection development, community outreach, supporting local school curriculum, providing reference and reader advisory services to children and caregivers, and assisting patrons with technology.Works under the direction of the Youth Services Coordinator. Excellent customer service skills required.Essential FunctionsPlans, organizes, promotes, directs, implements, and evaluates programs and activities (virtual and in person) for children at the library.Provides reference and reader advisory services for children, caregivers, teachers, and community or ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a Part-time Youth Services Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting patrons with their informational and reader’s advisory needs within the Youth Services & Teen Department; providing instruction and assistance to patrons in the use of technology within the departments; assisting with the shelving and maintenance of children’s materials and with the children’s display case; preparing craft or promotional materials for programming or for display areas; and assisting with volunteers.Qualifications:  A high school degree or equivalent is required; at least two years of college education preferred. Experience working with children and knowledge of computer technology is necessary. Qualified individuals will be experienced in customer service ...

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking an energetic librarian who enjoys working with children to provide exceptional customer service in a part-time capacity in our very active library. Duties include implementing programs for children and babies, assisting and instructing children in the use of library services and resources, providing reference assistance, reader advisory, shelving material, and assisting with collection development.Approximately 16 hours per week. Current schedule includes Tuesdays, Thursdays, includes every other Friday and occasional Saturday 9-5, Library closed Saturdays during July and August. An ALA-accredited M.L.S. preferred, but candidates working toward their M.L.S. with previous experience working in a public library will be considered. Hourly wage as of July ...

York Public Library is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and upbeat leader to join our library as the Head of Youth Services. The successful candidate will be passionately committed to engaging and inspiring children of all ages and their caregivers. The Head of Youth Services coordinates all aspects of the department - including programming, collection development, readers’ advisory - as well as scheduling and supervising up to 4 part time and paraprofessional staff. The ideal applicant has an in-depth working knowledge of literature for children and young adults and is well-versed in modern library practices and current technologies and trends as they pertain to Youth Services. They must be energetic, organized, self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently with only general ...

The Cranston Public Library is seeking an extraordinary candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant at the Central Library. CPL is a nationally recognized award winning library system. The library was awarded the Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize in 2020 and the LibraryAware Community Award in 2016. CPL values a commitment to public service and our mission is to fulfill the needs of our diverse community. Come join our team!Under the supervision of the Business Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for general office duties in the Library Administration office and functions as the confidential administrative assistant to the Library Director. This is a 35 hour a week union position with some nights required.The Cranston Public Library is committed to creating and ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time Adult Services Librarian who is eager to work with the public and provide excellent customer service. Primary tasks include providing reference and readers’ advisory service to patrons in-person, via telephone, and email; assisting and instructing patrons in the use of various technology; and participating in collection development and maintenance.Other duties may include managing the Library’s interlibrary loans and planning and arranging displays.A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school is preferred. Must have a knowledge of principles and practices of professional library work; knowledge of current trends in reference services and library services for patrons of all ages; ability to interact effectively ...

The Rogers Free Library is seeking apatron-focused individualto fill the position ofLibrary Associate.This is a para-professional part-time position working at all public service desks.This position requires flexibility, the ability to adapt quickly to technology, and a thorough knowledge of print and online resources.  Individual will be responsible forserving patrons in the library and assisting with programs and outreach.This position reports to theCirculation Supervisor, Reference Librarian,or Youth Services Librarian.Essential Functions Assist with the operation of public service desks to include the registration of new patrons, book reserves, and checking in and out all materials.Process incoming inter-library loans, as well as items to be sent out in the state-wide de ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting candidates for apart-time Reference Librarian. We are recruiting talented, driven, community-engaged candidates. Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield bywatchingthesevideos, thenapplyby Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Take a virtual tour of our library system here!TheReference Librarianposition is based at our Sixteen Acres Branch Library and has the following responsibilities: Responsible for providing reference and resource information and material and programs to the general public for the City of Springfield's Library Department. Responsible for assisting patrons to find and use library materials and technology; reader's advisor ...

The Gay-Kimball Library (GKL) Board of Trustees is seeking a new director who is welcoming, innovative, tech-savvy, organized, and an effective communicator with strong leadership qualities. The GKL enjoys broad support in the community including an amicable and effective relationship with Town Hall and Troy Elementary School. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for overall operations of the library including but not limited to the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget, personnel supervision, facility management, programing for all ages, and services.This is a salaried, exempt position with a 35-hour workweek that is flexible to include meetings and events that do not fall during normal library hours. Evening and occasional Saturday ...

The Wheeler School, a co-ed. N-12 independent day school of approximately 800 students in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI, is seeking a full-time Upper School Librarian to join a library team composed of two Lower School and one Middle School librarian (who serves as department chair). Founded by visionary educator and artist Mary C. Wheeler in 1889, Wheeler is a school committed to challenging academics, a rich performing and visual arts curriculum, and innovation. Our urban campus is supplemented by a 120-acre farm campus, which is the site of seven fields, tennis courts, a field house, and provides many experiential learning opportunities for students of all ages.Ideal candidates for faculty and staff positions at Wheeler are people with a sense of humor, warmth, and hum ...

Statement of DutiesThe Rogers Free Library is seeking a creative, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and community-focused professional librarian to fill the position of Adult Services Librarian. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and services, as well as a broad background and knowledge in marketing, public programming, and social media.This position requires flexibility, the ability to adapt quickly to technology, and a thorough knowledge of print and online resources. Individuals will be responsible for planning and executing programs for adults at the Rogers Free Library, including marketing and promotion of events and services. This position reports to the Library Director.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions or ...

The Newport Public Library is seeking applications for a full-time Circulation and Collection Management Assistant (CCMA). This 35 hour per week position is 17.5 hours per week in the Circulation Department and 17.5 hours per week in the Collection Management Department.During a Circulation shift, the CCMA performs circulation desk duties, checks materials in and out, renews materials, collects and records fees and fines, issues library cards and enters patron data, and answers the main desk telephone. The successful candidate provides patron assistance and responds to questions and concerns. Other duties include, but are not limited to distributing, processing materials from other libraries, as well as sorting, shelving and shifting materials. Strong customer service skills, the willingne ...

This is a part-time, 15-hour per week position that would require one or two evenings per week from 2-8 pm, one day per week from 10-4 pm, and one Saturday per month 10-2 pm with other hours as needed. Opportunities for additional fill-in hours may be available, on an ongoing basis.Job Responsibilities Include:· Creating marketing materials for library services, programs, and events in print and digital formats, Publishing the library e-newsletter twice monthly, with additional editions as needed, Maintaining/Updating the library website using WIX, Originating social media posts for Instagram and Facebook.· Answering the phone, answering questions, engaging with patrons as individuals, discussing new services, technologies, and materials, taking an active interest in their health, their ...

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN – Innovative, youth-oriented professional for busy progressive public library in a supportive community. Qualifications – ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum 3 – 5 years of library experience with juveniles. Engaged and enthusiastic customer service manner with infants through teens; proficiency in ILS, social media, juvenile programming – actual and virtual, collection development, public relations, planning, and Youth Services team responsibility. ...

Title: Reference and Children’s Library Assistant, Full-TimeSummary: The Reference and Children’s Library Assistant, full-time, assists in the provision of reference services and technical assistance to patrons using library materials and resources and contributes to the provision of library services to children from birth through age 12 and to adults working with children. This position is 17.5 hours per week in Adult Services and 17.5 hours per week in the Children’s Department, Tuesday-Saturday. This position reports to both the Head of Reference and Adult Services and the Head of Youth Services.Major Duties:Assists in the provision of reference and readers’ advisory to patrons of all ages.Provides one-on-one instruction to patrons regarding use of library resources including e- ...

Full-time 40-hour position in public library includes at least one evening and weekends in rotation. Leads the youth services team in providing and administering relevant, innovative and diverse services, programs and collections for children, teens and their caregivers. As a member of the senior staff participates in strategic planning and evaluation. Liaison to schools and community partners serving birth to 18. Identifies and participates in community engagement opportunities. Leads the Family Place Libraries initiative. Responsible for department administration including personnel, policy development, data reporting and customer suggestions or concerns. Manages departmental budget. Manages youth services collection maintenance and development. ...

The University of Rhode Island's University Libraries seeks a full-time Information Services Technician I. The regular work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:30pm to 8:30pm. Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library's Head of Access Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk. The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees. ...

Under the general supervision and direction of the Library Director, responsibilities will be to manage the public services and technology services of the City’s library system and be responsible for library operations in the Director’s absence; and perform administrative duties in planning, implementing, directing and evaluating library services. Duties will be to work with the Director in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and goals of the Library; provide general supervision to the coordinators of the Children’s, Adult, Technology and Technical Services Departments; guide technology development and implementation for the Library; participate in staff selection and personnel administration and the application of personnel policies; participate in developing ...

The Office of Library and Information Services is seeking a Library Program Specialist II to serve as Adult Services Coordinator. This position works in the area of library development, especially public library support and services.Position Function DutiesDuties include planning, developing and implementing projects in areas such as adult education, digital literacy, workforce development, small business support, and other areas; serving as a liaison between libraries, community organizations and government agencies in the development and execution of these projects; and promoting and publicizing these projects and others through multiple channels, including online publications and social media.Other duties: To perform complex professional duties in the delivery of library, information an ...

Adams Public Library is seeking a committed and engaged Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian serving a diverse community. This is a 40 hour/week position (some evenings and Saturdays) with vacation and partially employer paid health insurance. Salary range $40,000-$45,000.ResponsibilitiesPlan all services, programs, and outreach for youth 0-18 in Central Falls.Includes Summer Reading, collection development, storytime, after school programs, reference services, etc.Covers other departments as needed.Some bookkeeping and administrative tasks.In the absence of the director, to be prepared to step into that role.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsA Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.At least one year of experience working ...

Grade 16General Statement of DutiesProvides public library services at library locations; performs directly related work as required.Acceptable Experience and TrainingGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Library Science, Computer Science, Public Relations Degree or related; and1-3 years of library experience; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.Other Special QualificationsAbility to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and or technologyStaffs Information services desk and other public services desks Determines patron needs and provides guidance readers advisory and related library services to patronsRespons ...

Grade 3General Statement of DutiesPerforms simple, routine clerical and light manual work in the operation of a library; duties include shelving library materials, keeping materials in order on shelves, shifting materials as assigned; performs directly related work as required.Acceptable Experience and TrainingFourteen years of age or older; andSome experience in a library environment; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.Required Special QualificationsNone. ...

Grade 10General Statement of DutiesProvides circulation services to patrons. Under the direction of the Head of Circulation performs regular and recurring circulation activities such as checking in and out library materials, issues new library cards and updates existing library registrations and places requests for materials using the library’s integrated computer system. Greets library customers in a welcoming manner; responds to library customer’s questions and comments by phone, mail, fax machine, e-mail and in person. Collects fees and fines for library cards and materials according to established library guidelines. Performs directly related work as required.Acceptable Experience and TrainingGraduation from High School or possession of a GED; and1 -3 years keyboard experience; orA ...

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of services for children, their caregivers, tweens and teens:Plans, organizes, and publicizes children and young adult programs, including but not limited to story times, reading challenges, Summer Reading Programs, special events, school and community outreach.Plans, organizes, and maintains the library’s children and YA collections with guidance from the director. Knowledge of DDC classification a plus.Must be technologically savvy/comfortable with a knowledge of social media, especially FB, Zoom, & Microsoft Teams. If not familiar with any of these, must be receptive to learning new things. Familiarity with Canva & Beanstack is a plus!Compiles, reviews, and interprets statistical data regarding use of youth services, ...

The Summer Outreach Services Intern will primarily assist the Outreach, Teen and Adult Services librarians in bringing library services into the community via our grant-funded Mobile Library Lab. The intern will help set up popup libraries at remote locations around town, help facilitate library programs, promote library services and provide exemplary customer service to all ages.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Assist librarians with setup of popup libraries including tables, books, book carts, displaysAssist outreach and teen librarians with recurring youth programming at remote locations such as summer campsAssist with the Mobile Library Lab by maintaining the collection and accompanying the librarians to Mobile Library stopsAssist with the unloading and loading of mater ...

The Turner Free Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service oriented Outreach Librarian who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a strong team. The Outreach Librarian will provide information about library services, training, initiatives, and programs to populations in the Randolph community that may not be reached by traditional marketing channels or library services. The Outreach Librarian must hold or be working towards an MLS from an ALA accredited program. This is a 35-hour work week, non-union position; some nights and weekends are required.Essential Job Functions:Provides exemplary customer service; routinely addressing complaints and effectively resolving complications.Provides staff supervision in the evenings, on weekends, and may be required to work at the ...

General Statement of Duties: The Technical Services Cataloging and Acquisitions Specialist is responsible for the cataloguing of all materials that are added to the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio (AVGC) library collections. Types of materials that are catalogued include books, electronic resources, sound recordings and visual materials, among others. Tasks include, but are not limited to, original and copy cataloguing, batch loading of vendor-supplied records, conversion and/or reclamation projects and authority control. The Technical Services Cataloging and Acquisitions Specialist is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and completeness of bibliographic data contained in the ILS on an ongoing basis. This position orders library materials and coordinates and/or conducts physical processing o ...

The West Warwick Public library is in search of a Library Assistant to work in the Youth Services Department. This person should enjoy working with Youth and Families, be flexible and forward-thinking, and have an interest in public service in a team-oriented environment. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services and/or the Youth Services librarian.Description of duties:Assists with program set up and clean up as needed.Designs and maintains department signs, displays, and bulletin boards.Repairs and cleans materials as needed.Assists with preparing and facilitating programs as directed by the librarians.Provides in-person and telephone assistance to the public.Provides coverage in the department.Performs some circulation and clerical dutiesAssists with opening and closi ...

The Vermont State College System (VSCS) is merging its four campus-based colleges & universities into a single accredited institution. As part of this merger, the current VSCS libraries will be consolidated into a single integrated virtual library system that serves both the newly merged institution as well as the Community College of Vermont. The VSCS is hiring a Director to lead the work of the VSCS libraries as we undertake this transformation. Come help us build a great library system!DIRECTOR OF VERMONT STATE COLLEGES SYSTEM (VSCS) LIBRARIESVermont State Colleges SystemMontpelier, VTCHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead the work of the four VSCS libraries as they transform to a single integrated virtual library systemInspire, coach, motivate, and coalesce dedicated librar ...

Provides customer service and general assistance to support the daily operation of the library. Work includes checking library materials into and out from the library, processing interlibrary loans, searching for library materials for patrons, shelving and processing of new library materials.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCharges, renews and discharges circulating library materials using Evergreen Circulation system; patron registration; processes overdue charges and fines; collects money for library fines and fees and; interprets and enforces library policies and procedures to the public. Opening and closing of library procedures.Answers telephone calls and email messages and provides information or otherwise assists patrons. Answer’s routine reference questions; performs readers ...