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CEO/Director, Russell Public Library The Russell Library Board of Trustees seeks a creative and dedicated leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Director. The library is located in Middletown, a friendly and diverse city of nearly 47,000 residents located in central Connecticut. Home to Wesleyan University, the city is known for its welcoming vibe. With a thriving downtown, cultural and recreational opportunities, Middletown is an ideal place to work, live and play. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/middletown for details, inquiries and to apply. ...

TheYouth Services Librarianis 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 organizations; ...

The Berkshire Athenaeum seeks an innovative Youth Services Supervisor committed to nourishing community relationships, implementing change responsive to evolving patron needs, and leading staff with a compassionate can-do attitude. This librarian is key in serving Pittsfield's youth by connecting the Library with teachers, homeschoolers, and other educators and by continuing impactful partnerships such as Pittsfield Promise, Enhancing Families Through Literature, WeeRead, ThirdThursday, Curiosity Day, and Pajama Night, which are crucial to planting the seeds for lifelong learning. Materials and program budgets of approximately $25,000 help support this librarian in creating the place where young people want to be. As the departmental leader, this librarian exercises independent judgment to ...

The Assistant Director for Archives & Special Collections provides leadership, mentorship, and vision for programs and services that document, preserve, and share the rich historical legacy of the WPI community and its cultural and intellectual life through the university’s archives and special collections.The Assistant Director has primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, developing, preserving, and promoting WPI’s university and general archives and rare book and manuscript collections, as well as leading instructional and engagement programs that encourage active scholarship and use of archives and unique and rare collections.The Assistant Director develops collaborative partnerships across the library, the university, and external organizations to extend the r ...

Fairfield Public Library – You Belong Here! The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks a Town Librarian to lead the Library to new levels of excellence. Reporting to a six-member Board of Trustees and the First Selectman (as Town department head), the successful candidate will serve a community of 60,000+ residents from two locations – a Main Library (renovated in 2006) - housing the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and an innovative children’s space - and a busy, popular neighborhood Branch Library. The new Town Librarian will work with a committed staff, an energetic core of volunteers, an established Friends of the Library, and a proposed $3.6 million budget to deliver quality library services and programs. Key opportunities include building strong external partnerships with community ...

Reporting to the Associate Director for Impact & Innovation, the Librarian for Digital Impact & Innovation will have primary responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the library’s discovery strategies across multiple web-based platforms, assuring users a consistent, high-impact experience as they use library systems, services, and content. In support of these goals the Librarian for Digital Impact & Innovation will support and advise on library metadata strategies and services that assure discoverability of library content and services; and support excellence in user experiences of the library’s systems and web site, through analysis, design, and support of the library’s use of content management systems. In collaboration with library research and inst ...

Reporting to the University Librarian, provides leadership and management of the library’s Impact & Innovation Department. Responsible for delivering high-impact instructional and learning services, high quality information resources and discovery services, and innovative uses of technology and assessment strategies, that advance WPI research, instruction, community engagement, and other library programs and initiatives. Provides guidance and mentorship for a team of diverse and skilled professionals, including eight librarians and one staff associate, in addition to student assistants. Serves as a senior member of the Gordon Library’s Leadership Team and collaborates with WPI academic, administrative, and IT programs, centers, and staff. ...

“A great community deserves a great library, but the notion of a great library is rapidly changing in the 21st century.” If this speaks to you as a library professional, consider joining the Greenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next Division Manager for Information Services. As a key contributor of the eight-member Library Leadership Team, this position is responsible for the success of programs and services in the following departments: Children’s Services, Young Adult, Adult Reference (including Business, Music, Health, and Local History), Technology Training, and a start-up Innovation Lab. For 200 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community and is completing its strategic plan, ...

Overview EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases — all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 3,300 people worldwide. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and top-notch workforce. EIS, a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., based in Birmingham, AL, is ranked in the top 200 of the nation’s largest, privately held corporations according to Forbes magazine. EBSCO is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are ...

The Product Management team for Schools & Public Libraries seeks a summer or fall 2017 intern. Start date TBD. Work with a team of librarians on collection development products, part time up to 20 hours per week.This internship is located in Ipswich, MA one block from the Commuter Rail stop. Relocation to Massachusetts is not provided. Intern—Collection Development: Support the development and maintenance of EBSCO collection development databases by enhancing metadata and completing special projects for HW Wilson Core Collections product line, Sears List of Subject Headings, Book Review Digest Plus. Primary Responsibilities: Assist in creation of cataloging records for H.W. Wilson Core Collections—as needed Contribute to indexing of Core Collections using Sears and De ...

Position Announcement: Library Services Solutions Architect. Full Time. Location : Possible Telecommuting Position. Territory: US East Coast Iron Mountain is seeking a Library Solutions Architect and Subject Matter Expert "SME" to support our new Library Services Business (http://www.ironmountain.com/Solutions/Library.aspx ).This is a professional level librarian position that will work closely with library, archivesand special collections clients and partners. The SME will communicate solutions using appropriate terminology for meeting collection, offsite storage, relocation, imaging and other associated needs. They will act as a conduit between the library professional environment and a sales team more accustomed to positioning information solutions in records management terms. They wi ...

SCOPE OF THE POSITION The Business Analyst reports to the Finance Director and is responsible for the development and implementation of standardized data collection procedures and reporting. He/she shall work in collaboration with the Finance Director and Director of Information Technology to determine the most effective methodology for designing and developing relational databases for data collection and establish an annual calendar for data collection for monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish standard operating procedures for the uniform collection, reporting, and validation of data. • Develop and implement databases, collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical reporting. • Acquire data from ...

Could you be our next Library Director?The Libbie Cass Library is looking forward to hiring a half-time library director (with the possibility of increased hours inthe future) who would be eager to work with its trustees to improve the contributions of the library to the town of Springfield. The library is at a crucial time of innovation and growth and needs someone interested in continuing to usher it forward into the 21st century.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from accredited college Experience with an online cataloging system Desirable, but not required Major in library Science Master's Degree Master's degree in library science Experience in community relations Experience as librarian in town library Experience as library director ​Experience with Apollo Biblionix ...

Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library is seeking to fill the position of Subject Specialist.We seek an energetic, service-oriented librarian for onsite reference work and outreach to our community. If you can run with a project, think on your feet, admit a mistake, and enjoy having a tangible impact on your neighbors, we may have a place for you. We will encourage your explorations, give you opportunities to stretch, and support your professional growth. The incumbent will work as part of the Reference Team, under the general supervision of the Reference Services Supervisor, to meet library and departmental goals. Decision-making and problem solving, including interpretation of library policy and the exercise of independent judgment are necessary. In-depth knowledge and ability ...

In alignment with Berklee’s Vision & Strategy 2025, the Berklee Library’s mission is to support our students in achieving their artistic potential and equip them with the information and digital literacy skills needed to forge successful careers in today’s knowledge-driven, global society. As we move forward with this mission, the Library has embarked on a broad-reaching program to re-assess and re-redesign our public-facing services and programs. To help implement this renewal, we are seeking an innovative, engaged, service-oriented individual to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. In addition to library resources and services, the Learning Resources team in which this position resides also provides music technology facilities and training, oversees a robust e ...

The Henry E. Eccles Library at U. S. Naval War College (NWC) invites applications for the position of Serials and Metadata Librarian. This librarian works under the general direction of the Head, Infrastructure and Content department, which consists of four librarians and four technicians who are responsible for monitoring and spending the Library’s collections budget, acquiring materials in all formats, creating and maintaining metadata to facilitate discovery of library resources, and administering the Library’s online systems. The department works closely with other library staff on digital initiatives, collection development, and other projects. This position is responsible for managing the Library’s continuing resources in all formats (series, journals, annuals and p ...

Hartford Public Library seeks creative and flexible individual to manage a branch location. The Branch Manager has overall responsibility and accountability of all functions of a library branch. This includes the management of the public service operations including circulation, adult services, youth services, and security. This position is also accountable for training, scheduling and evaluating staff and assists in short-term and long-term planning in the assigned branch. The Branch Manager works with the development of the branch's collections and programming efforts, and supports in all areas of administration. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited instit ...

The dynamic Ridgefield Library seeks an engaged and energized leader as its next Library Director. Working in partnership with the 16-member Board of Directors, a creative and committed staff, and 25,000 generous and supportive residents, the Library Director will lead the Library in providing a vision for 21st century services and programs. The successful candidate will have the desire and ability to develop effective community partnerships, explore entrepreneurial activities, support and engage in ongoing fundraising, and share a strong philosophy of service and civic participation. A new (2014) $20 million state-of-the-art building offers the opportunity to lead a talented staff team (27.5 FTE) in this vibrant community. The Ridgefield Library, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has an ann ...

US Naval War College Library Metadata and Serials Librarian Description Metadata and Serials Librarian: The Henry E. Eccles Library at U. S. Naval War College (NWC) invites applications for the position of Metadata and Serials Librarian. This librarian works under the general direction of the Head, Infrastructure and Content department, which consists of four librarians and four technicians who are responsible for monitoring and spending the Library’s collections budget, acquiring materials in all formats, creating and maintaining metadata to facilitate discovery of library resources, and administering the Library’s online systems. The department works closely with other library staff on digital initiatives, collection development, and other projects. This position is respon ...

Harwood Union High School seeks a highly collaborative individual to become the Librarian/Media Specialist for students in grades 7-12. The successful candidate will possess both passion and knowledge related to 21st Century skills, literacy instruction, and library/media management (budget, acquisitions, and circulation). This position is from approximately April 2016 – June 2017.Duties include promoting a welcoming and respectful library environment, familiarizing students and staff with library and online resources, providing in the classroom and one-on-one instruction with students and staff, managing the media center, supervising the Library Assistant, and collaborating with teachers and staff. Licensure is required.Harwood Union High School is an award winning school system nes ...

Temporary Document Delivery Specialist AccuFile, Inc. is looking for a part-time Document Delivery Specialist to fill a temporary position at a top law firm in Boston. Position is 3 hours a day/5 mornings a week and will go through end of January 2016. Responsibilities include: Manages the document delivery workload and interlibrary loan services of firm library; using existing library workflows and working with the firm’s preferred suppliers and vendors. Search enterprise article ordering system and biomedical literature databases to locate and retrieve full text articles or published literature, fully complying with the copyright laws and procedures. Fulfill requests for articles and other published documents. Follow through with requests, assuring they are fulfilled in a t ...

Find Your Place at a Place Like No Other. – The award-winning Hartford Public Library seeks a charismatic and experienced leader to provide vision and continued collaboration within the City of Hartford as the Library’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial focus and a strong background in fundraising and developing beneficial partnerships. In addition to external engagement, the new CEO will work with a committed, talented staff providing leadership and direction for the Library’s continued success as a vital civic institution. Current programs at the Library include YOUmedia Hartford—a digital learning place for teens; The American Place—designed to welcome immigrants and ease their transition to their new ...

Transform, Transcend, & Deliver new models of information curation, delivery and access as Westport Library’s Director Knowledge Curation & Innovation. The Director Knowledge Curation & Innovation will support traditional library adult and teen collections, reference, and reader’s advisory while growing new service models, fostering content development, and delivering new approaches to collections, information, and outreach services. He/she will work with a team of professionals across the Library to oversee the selection of digital resources, books and other learning tools. Designing and implementing new approaches to building collections, information delivery, and content creation is vital to the position. The Director Knowledge Curation & Innovation, must ha ...

Hartford Public Library seeks dedicated and flexible individual for Youth Services Department. The Assistant Youth Services Librarian supports Hartford Public Library’s mission & core values and provides effective access to resources, information and ideas for Youth. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. Full requirements, job description and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Applications accepted until filled. Full requirements, job description and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06 ...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Youth & Family Services Director is responsible for the successful delivery of services and programs to families, children (birth to 13) and young adults throughout the Library; designs and executes the strategic initiatives to address needs; coordinates collection development and selects materials for purchase; ensures effective communication with other departments. This position acknowledges and accepts the library’s vision, mission and core values, respects the library’s confidentiality policy and maintains the integrity of Hartford Public Library. The Youth & Family Services Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities of the library pr ...

Adult Education Director (full-time) Hartford Public Library seeks a seasoned professional to administer the system-wide development and implementation of a technology-rich teaching and learning environment for all aspects of formal and informal public education for adults ages 17 and older. This individual works with community and municipal stakeholders to strategically align initiatives, coordinate utilization of grant resources, and streamline and standardize procedures toward the successful transition of adults into the workforce and postsecondary education. Minimum requirements: Master’ degree in Education from an accredited institution, with emphasis on educational technology and administration (Postgraduate Professional License; Ed. S. or C.A.S. preferred; endorsemen ...

AccuFile, Inc., a professional Library services firm, is seeking an experienced part-time, Law Librarian The Law Librarian performs a wide range of duties in support of the Firm’s attorney’s and on-site library. Responsibilities include all aspects of managing the law library including legal research and reference assistance. The ideal candidate must be a hands on, highly organized individual with the ability to work approximately 15 hours/week. Core responsibilities: A working knowledge of principles and procedures of professional library work Provide skilled and sophisticated legal and non-legal research using traditional and electronic resources Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively ...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Youth & Family Services Director is responsible for the successful delivery of services and programs to families, children (birth to 13) and young adults throughout the Library; designs and executes the strategic initiatives to address needs; coordinates collection development and selects materials for purchase; ensures effective communication with other departments. This position acknowledges and accepts the library’s vision, mission and core values, respects the library’s confidentiality policy and maintains the integrity of Hartford Public Library. The Youth & Family Services Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities of the library pr ...

Adult Education Director (full-time) Hartford Public Library seeks a seasoned professional to administer the system-wide development and implementation of a technology-rich teaching and learning environment for all aspects of formal and informal public education for adults ages 17 and older. This individual works with community and municipal stakeholders to strategically align initiatives, coordinate utilization of grant resources, and streamline and standardize procedures toward the successful transition of adults into the workforce and postsecondary education. Minimum requirements: Master’ degree in Education from an accredited institution, with emphasis on educational technology and administration (Postgraduate Professional License; Ed. S. or C.A.S. preferred; endorsemen ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Gordon Library The Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services leads all aspects of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Gordon Library’s instructional and research support services. The position oversees a dynamic team of five professional librarians and serves as an integral part of the Library’s leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess both a creative vision and a strong commitment to practical innovation in developing research support strategies and information instructional services to align with WPI’s intensive, project-based and global undergraduate curriculum, as well as graduate and professional programs and faculty research endeavors. Experience with strategic planning, assessment, and resource allocati ...