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Children's Librarian

Springfield City Library

public library system

TheChildren’s Librarianposition is based in the busy, progressive Children's Room of our Central Library. Springfield City Library has an exciting career opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. Are you the one? Are you ready to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals in a very busy urban library system? Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The person selected for this position will be part of a dynamic team and focus on reference, reader’s advisory, outreach, collection development, and programming for children. Work is performed under the general direction of the Children's Services S ...

Director

Kelley Library

Salem, NH

The Kelley Library Board of Trustees, of Salem NH, is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, community-oriented leader with proven management and supervisory skills to manage and direct the operations of its library. The Library Director’s vision for the future should incorporate a thorough understanding of emerging technologies as well as a deep understanding of library principles, practices, issues and trends. 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, overseeing personnel, facility management, and administering programs and services. The Director will attend monthly Trustee meetings and other local government meetings during the bu ...
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  • Salem, NH

DIrector

Kelley Library

Salem NH

The Kelley Library Board of Trustees, of Salem NH, is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, community oriented leader with proven management and supervisory skills to manage and direct the operations of its library. The Library Director’s vision for the future should incorporate a thorough understanding of emerging technologies as well as a deep understanding of library principles, practices, issues and trends. 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, overseeing personnel, facility management, and administering programs and services. The Director will attend monthly Trustee meetings and other local government meetings during the bu ...
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  • Salem, NH

Reference & Instruction Librarian

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The Part-Time Reference and Instruction Librarian provides reference services and instruction to students, faculty and staff at both the downtown healthcare library as well as the Alden Library on the West Boylston campus.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Dean for Library and Academic Support Services or designeeSUPERVISION EXERCISED: NoneDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Staffs the reference desk and answers questions in person or via phone, email or chat.Leads library instruction sessions.Prepares course-specific materials to support students' research needs.Keeps reference and instruction statistics as needed.Assists users in use of equipment and facilities.Assists full-time librarians on special projects in support of the services of the library.Activ ...

Director of Special Programs

Windsor Public Library

Windsor, CT

Windsor Public Library has an excellent opportunity for a part-time Director of Special Programs with experience working with children. To become a successful member of our busy Kidspace team, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to serving children and their caregivers through programming. He/she will assist the Head of Children’s Services in the essential functions of our Kidspace Dept. and work closely with the other members of the Kidspace team. The candidate will work to develop and run a variety of Kidspace programs including preschool storytime and specialty programs for children between the ages of 0 and 11 and be able to provide reference assistance and readers advisory to children and adults at our busy Kidspace desk.Additional duties may include writing both in-ho ...

Children's Librarian

Newport Public Library

Newport, RI

The Children’s Librarian, Part-time, contributes to the provision of library services to children from birth through age 12 and to adults working with children. This position reports to the Head of Youth Services and works collaboratively with other Children’s Department staff. It is a professional position with primary responsibilities for reference, readers’ advisory and programming.The schedule of 18 hours per week includes at least one evening per week and every other Saturday. Hourly rate is dependent on experience and qualifications.This posting will remain active until the position is filled. Come join us!SummaryThe Children’s Librarian, Part-time, contributes to the provision of library services to children from birth through age 12 and to adults working with children. This ...
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  • MLS Preferred
  • Newport, RI

Youth/Adult Services Librarian

Pontiac Free Library

Warwick, RI

Salary: $18/hr for 17hrs per weekGeneral Description:Provides direct services to children and adults at the Pontiac Free Library. The librarian develops, promotes, and implements a variety of programs and activities to engage children, teens, and adults.Other responsibilities include conducting outreach to adult, daycare facilities, and schools in the neighborhood; suggests new materials to be added collections; assisting patrons of all ages with use of the library, technology, and computer use. The Youth/Adult Services Librarian also assists with daily operations of the library and may oversee daily routines such as circulation, patron registration, shelving, and other duties as needed. Works under the direction of the Library Director and may act as a supervisor in the Director’s absen ...

Librarian

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, CT

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGEJOB OPPORTUNITYLIBRARIANFull-Time, 12-month, Tenure TrackProjected Start Date – February 2020PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!Open To: The PublicLocation: Middletown, and MxCC@Platt LocationsHours: 35 hours per week Salary: $65,301 Closing Date: November 25, 2019Middlesex Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs in a broad range of liberal arts, occupational and career studies at the main campus in Middletown, satellite location in Meriden, and online. The Reference and Instruction Librarian is accountable for a broad range of professional library services for the MxCC Learning Commons including the design, development, delivery, and assessment of information literacy instruction ...
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  • Bedford, MA

Adult Services Librarian

Trumball Library System

Trumball, CT

The Trumbull Library System seeks a brilliant librarian filled with passion for people, tenacity for pulling off big projects, and enthusiasm for garnering public participation. If your idea of a good day is coordinating a town-wide literacy event, giving voice to your own experiences and interests by presenting your own program, gushing over your latest favorite read with patrons, and getting people the one-on-one technical assistance they need to succeed, then we encourage you to apply. We need an eager, inventive visionary to join our team to help make the Trumbull Library the best experience for our adult and senior patrons by developing innovative programs and providing stellar customer service.About us: We are a cooperative work environment. Staff are supportive of one another in pur ...
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  • Trumbull, CT

City Librarian

New Haven Free Public Library

New Haven, CT

Growing Together – One City – One Future. The New Haven Free Public Library Board of Directors seeks an exceptional and dynamic leader to guide this 2019 National IMLS winner to further realize its Mission, Vision and Values and to build on its positive growth and that of the City. Recent visitors to the historic Ives Main Library are delighted by the transformation of an iconic main floor quadrant into a luminous, buzzing hub—Ives Squared—which opened last year as the welcoming front door for entrepreneurs, creatives, non-profit leaders, and community members. The successful candidate will lead the Library as it serves as a powerful catalyst for energizing neighborhoods through strong branch services for both children and adults, relationship-building with the City and many non-pr ...

Digital Services Librarian

Springfield City Library

Springfield, MA

Be a part of something amazing! Check out the latest media coverage of the new East Forest Park Branch, now under construction, and apply to join the staff or refer great candidates.The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting candidates for a Digital Services Librarian to work at our new East Forest Park Branch Library, currently under construction and due to open this fall.Get excited about the possibilities of living and working in the city of Springfield by watching this video, then apply for this job. Appointment date will be in October 2019 with first review of applicants in August. We seek candidates who can embrace the attitude that "It's All Yours, Just Ask," and who see the library as a place ...

Senior Adult Services and Public Programming Librarian

Peabody Institute Library

Peabody, MA

Reports to Assistant Library Director and Library Director. Responsible for public services, reader’s services and public programming at a busy public library, including collection development, programming, marketing, and reader’s advisory; participates in the hiring of assigned personnel; oversees Creativity Lab makerspace and supervises programming librarian, plans, implements and oversees educational, cultural and technology programming; performs and delegates collection development responsibilities under the direction of the Director or Assistant Director. Represents the library through community outreach and in professional organizations such as NOBLE; must maintain and develop professional skills.In the absence of the Director or Assistant Director, the Senior Adult Services and ...

Branch Library Manager

Springfield (MA) City Library

Springfield

SEARCH REOPENED with NEW SALARY: Are you our next Library Branch Manager?TheSpringfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We seek candidates who can embrace the attitude that "It's All Yours, Just Ask," and who see the library as a place to help strengthen our city through strong connections and constructive dialogue. We are here to help community members find what they need, no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they're looking for, because the Springfield City Library is their place of connection to information and knowledge, culture, and community. Excellent customer service orientation is needed for all jobs, and a "turned outward" approach to community engagement is ideal.Two Branch Manager positions are ...

Branch Library Manager

Springfield (MA) City Library

Springfield

Are you our next Library Branch Manager?TheSpringfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We seek candidates who can embrace the attitude that "It's All Yours, Just Ask," and who see the library as a place to help strengthen our city through strong connections and constructive dialogue. We are here to help community members find what they need, no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they're looking for, because the Springfield City Library is their place of connection to information and knowledge, culture, and community. Excellent customer service orientation is needed for all jobs, and a "turned outward" approach to community engagement is ideal. Two Branch Manager positions are available. One manages ourFores ...

Executive Director

Minuteman Library Network

GENERAL SUMMARY: Serves as Executive Director, providing overall leadership (technical, strategic, financial management, and programmatic) in accordance with Minuteman Library Network’s mission, policies, procedures and goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establishes and sustains strong working relationships with the MLN Board of Directors and MLN members. Works with the Board of Directors to develop and implement policies, procedures and goals. Evaluates needs, develops strategic plans, and proposes services, activities, and changes in operation. Facilitates the work of the Board, the Membership Committee, and other groups, and provides direction and technical assistance. Develops the organization’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Finance Committ ...

Branch Library Supervisor

Springfield City Library

public library system

TheBranch Supervisor position is based at our busyMason Square Branch Librarywith a focus on oversight of all branch activities and on adult services. The person selected for this position will have the following duties: Responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library. This includes personnel, public interaction, programming, facility management, and administrative duties. Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of independent initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted professional practices and within the policies and directives by the Branch Manager. Supervision is exercised, directly or through subordinates, over all Branch library employees. Will provide adult and other neighborhood-based programming. Requirements include a Bac ...

Executive Director

Nantucket Antheneum

Nantucket, MA

The Executive Director acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the Atheneum and ensures the mission of the Atheneum is realized (outstanding library services, public programming, and preservation of the history and uniqueness of the institution). The prestigious position reports to the Board of Trustees through the Chair. There are three broad areas of responsibility: Provide leadership through directing and coordinating day-to-day operational management of the Atheneum Provide intellectual leadership within the Atheneum (organization and Board) and in the Nantucket community Provide leadership in the external affairs of the Atheneum including fundraising, community relations, and outreach Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Library Science 5 years of experience ...
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  • Nantucket, MA

Youth Services Librarian, Barbour Library

Hartford Public Library

Hartford Connecticut

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for providing a variety of library services for youth from birth through age 19. The Youth Services Librarian works closely with the Teen Services and YOUmedia Director, Youth and Family Services Manager and the Director of Central Services to plan and implement strategies for improving delivery of youth services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children's materials (print and media) for the library system; participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs; creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organization ...

Executive Director

Minuteman Library Network

GENERAL SUMMARY: Serves as Executive Director, providing overall leadership (technical, strategic, financial management, and programmatic) in accordance with Minuteman Library Network’s mission, policies, procedures and goals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establishes and sustains strong working relationships with the MLN Board of Directors and MLN members. Works with the Board of Directors to develop and implement policies, procedures and goals. Evaluates needs, develops strategic plans, and proposes services, activities, and changes in operation. Facilitates the work of the Board, the Membership Committee, and other groups, and provides direction and technical assistance. Develops the organization’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Finance Committ ...

Library Program Specialist (Digital Resources Coordinator)

Office of Library & Information Services

RI Department of Administration

The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services is seeking a librarian to join our team as the Digital Resources Coordinator. Duties include performing complex responsibilities in the planning, development, and coordination of digital resources on a statewide basis; evaluating digital resources and their use through collaboration with libraries and consortia; planning and implementing training on digital resources and related technology topics; coordinating, developing and implementing social media and online content for the promotion of resources and agency services; and participating in the planning, development and implementation of a statewide digital library. Other duties include performing complex professional duties in the delivery of library, information and consultant ...

Library Program Specialist (State Data Coordinator)

Office of Library & Information Services

RI Department of Administration

The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, RI's state library agency, is seeking a librarian to join our team as the State Data Coordinator. Duties include collecting, verifying and analyzing data collected through the public library annual survey and other data collection instruments, submitting collected data to the federal government, creating, writing and publishing statistical reports and analyses in physical and digital format, and evaluating and implementing sophisticated data collection tools in an online environment.Other duties include performing complex professional duties in the delivery of library, information and consultant services on a statewide basis, especially in the area of public library construction and assisting in the planning and development of pr ...

Director of Libraries

Somerville Public Schools

Somerville, MA

Somerville is a city that upholds progressive principles for both employees and residents. The City of Somerville embraces and encourages an innovative, empowering, and collaborative workplace culture in a fast-paced, challenging environment. The City also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work-life balance. Not only is Somerville a “Model City,” as termed by The Boston Globe, but it is also a model employer. Statement of Duties The Director of Libraries is responsible for the management, planning, direction, administration and evaluation of all library operations to effectively meet the growing diversity of cultural, recreational, informational, and educational library needs of the Somerville community. Essential Functions Develops and institu ...
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  • Somerville, MA

Director of Branch Services

Hartford Public Library

Hartford, CT

Change your Life. Change the World. Be a member of a team of transformational leaders at the Hartford Public Library (CT) as its next Director of Branch Services. The Director of Branch Services will create an innovative and collaborative team environment, mentor and coach branch managers, and partner with community organizations delivering a high level of service to a supportive and engaged community. The successful candidate will ensure that HPL is delivering exceptional customer experience through impactful programs and services as one of the country’s most innovative and diverse public libraries. This position will have the ability to blend leading-edge library services with the most successful retail and digital applications from a broad spectrum of sectors including education, ...

Assistant Library Director

Leominster Public Library

Leominster

The Leominster Public Library is re-opening the search for anAssistant Director. The job description has been changed slightly to reflect new goals and services. The position is a full-time (34hrs/week) position with vacation and benefits. The starting salary is non-negotiable at $63,991 annually. Typical hours are 8:30-4:30 M-F, with possible nights and weekends. Sample Responsibilities of this position include: Supervises the part-time Outreach Coordinator. Directly responsible for the training and evaluation of the Outreach Coordinator and oversees all aspects of outreach services; routinely monitors daily and regular work performance of all outreach services. Participates in and conducts outreach as needed. Develops and maintains attendance records and weekly schedules for librar ...

Collection Development Manager - CO, UT, NM, NE

GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO

Could live in CO, UT, NM or NE

Collection Development Manager- Western U.S. – CO, UT, NM, and NE and other accounts as assigned.For more than 40 years, GOBI has been the global leader in meeting the collection development, acquisition and technical service needs of research and scholarly libraries and their consortia. Currently, we are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual to join our sales team on a full-time basis in the role of Collection Development Manager for the Western territory. GOBI was acquired by EBSCO Information Services in February 2015. The Collection Development Manager is responsible for maintaining relationships with current customers and potential customers by identifying and selling all academic products and services offered by the GOBI within their assigned territory. Through a consulta ...
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  • MLS Preferred
  • Contoocook, NH

Solutions Architect

Ex Libris, a ProQuest Company

Remote US or Ex Libris office (Boston/Chicago/Seattle)

What will I be doing?Being a Solutions Architect at Ex Librisis fun and rewarding. You will have the chance to architect and customize digital solutions for Academic Research Libraries across the country. Providing SME level support, you will demonstrate the benefits and capabilities of popular, market leading software solutions. The function of this position is all about finding the best way to help the client.If you love libraries and research and have a passion for helping these institutions be successful, keep reading!In this position, you will also…• Provide meetings with potential clients to determine functional and some technical and ensuring that all necessary information is collated prior to producing a solution.• Providing consultation to Account Managers and pro ...
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  • MLS Preferred
  • Newton, MA

Manager of Information Services

Hartford Public Library

Hartford

Manager of Information Services - Hartford Public Library seeks a person who is responsible for addressing system wide reference services to customers and instruct/assist the public in the use of a wide range of print and electronic resources. Responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs; providing reference, readers' advisory, computer, database and referral services to Library customers directly, and by telephone; and assisting customers in material selection. This includes assisting the Head Circulation/Access Services with making recommendations for purchases, shelf reading, weeding, organizing and maintaining displays. Requirements: Master's in Library Science or Master's in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution required. Ability to meet a flex ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Hartford, CT

Director of Branch Services

Hartford Public Library

Hartford

Director of Branch Services - Hartford Public Library seeks a person who is responsible for the Supervision of Branch Services staff and the general operations of HPL Branch locations. Coach, mentor, develop and manage staff to build and sustain a customer and service centered team while recognizing and leveraging the unique talent and skills of employees. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient public service operations of the Branch libraries (i.e. circulation, reference, outreach, scheduling, technology services, outreach, meeting room use) for all areas of supervision and coordinate closely with Central Library Service operations to develop cross-functional teams. Lead and ensure effective communication and coordination between departments, including programming, HHC, teen ser ...
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  • Hartford, CT

Assistant Director

Leominster Public Library

Leominster

GENERAL SUMMARY: Professional, administrative and managerial work assisting the Library Director with the administration of the programs and operations of the public library. Acts as Director in the Director’s absence ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Library Director, in his/her absence.Develops and maintains attendance records and weekly schedules for library personnel.Manages the Gifts and Donations program.Assists in budget preparation, negotiation of expenditures, and grant writing.Assists with the management of the library facility.Acts as the liaison to the Friends of the Library, by developing annual programming budget, providing support for fundraising activities, and overseeing the bi-monthly publication of its newsletter.Assists the ...

City Librarian

Bridgeport Public Library

Bridgeport, CT

Be part of a thriving, multicultural City as the next City Librarian of the Bridgeport Public Library. The Library serves 145,000 residents in the largest municipality in Connecticut, with five locations, a dedicated staff and a $7.8 million annual operating budget. The nine-member governing Board of Directors supports a successful candidate who will work well with the Library Board, staff, and community stakeholders to develop and implement a 21st century approach to the delivery of library services. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the Bridgeport Public Library Board of Directors, the City Librarian develops, administers and coordinates the work of the Library and the staff. Key areas include (1) sound fiscal management; (2) personnel management and staff development; (3) facili ...