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Library Associate Role: Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. E 20% - CIRCULATION – Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; and follows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; ...

Library Associate Role: Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and plans and conducts programs. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using library materials and information, guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet; and passes the patron on to a Librarian for further assistance beyond the efforts required of a reference interview. E 20% - CIRCULATION – Checks out and renews materials; Assists patrons with self-checkout and checking in materials; issues and updates library cards; and follows procedures and collects money for fines and over-dues; pro ...

Librarian Role: Answers patron requests for information and assistance, coordinates programming within the branch, and acts as a staff resource. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 40% - IN BRANCH PROGRAMMING - Working independently or as part of a team, develops relevant programs by using project management and outcomes based planning and evaluation tools; delivers programs to audiences within the library, and assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees in order to provide benefit to patrons, promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. E 15% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Receives referrals from Library Associates working with patrons, assists patrons in locating the information needed through the use of library ...

Patron ServicesSupervisorRole: Supervises daily operations and staff in a department, provides reference/information services, and plans and conducts programming. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 20% - SUPERVISION OF DAILY OPERATIONS – Supervises daily operations by getting information and making sense of it, communicating information to staff, organizing resources and making decisions in order to ensure the proper functioning of the operational unit. E 15% - STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT – Sets performance objectives for staff; observes and documents performance; recognizes, rewards and disciplines performance; trains staff; and recommends adjustments to pay in order to manage the pay and performance of staff. 15% - COORDINATION OF DISTRICT PRIORITIES – Collabora ...

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: The position is responsible for providing library services to adult offenders of diverse physical and mental abilities; Answer patron requests for information, determine where to locate the desired information and execute a search.Provide reader's advisory service to offenders and staff.Provide instruction to offenders on information literacy and library skills.Receive requests, prepare orders, and deliver materials to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library.Inform patrons about availability of interlibrary loans; screen requests for appropriateness; instruct patrons in loan procedures; search incoming books from ...

The Colorado State University Libraries seeks qualified applicants for the position of Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) Library Manager. This non-tenure-track faculty position manages all operations of the VTH Library, which supports CSU’s VTH and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, one of the top-rated veterinary programs in the United States. This position also provides reference assistance, instruction, and collection development services as the subject librarian for veterinary medicine and related disciplines. This position supervises 1.0 FTE and 4 student employees and reports to the Assistant Dean of Resource Delivery Services. Salary: $57,000-$65,000 plus benefits, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Completed applications must be received by Sunday, Janu ...

The Auraria Library is located on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Library is administered by the University of Colorado Denver and serves over 45,000 students from three institutions of higher education on one campus – University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver. The Auraria Library is newly renovated and for more information about the renovation, visit http://library.auraria.edu/renovations/phases/innovating-dreams. Discover Auraria Library: https://youtu.be/MqWyvWCOo0U Job Overview Budget and Finance Management Responsible for overseeing the Auraria Library’s $10M annual budget. Provides guidance to the Library’s leadership many areas including: budget development, forecasting, cost ...

The Akron-Summit County Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a leader with vision and strong collaboration skills for its next Library Director. Key attributes for this position include the ability to foster a team environment, enthusiasm and passion for innovative library services, and a commitment to being a strong community partner. ASCPL, a county district system serving 377,588 residents, is governed by a seven-member Board and supported by a staff of 307 FTE with an annual operating budget of $31 million. The community supports its Library. Seventy percent of voters approved a 2015 levy which makes up 55% of the operating budget. There is also strong support from the Library’s Friends groups. The Library provides stellar service to diverse communities—both urban and sub ...

To apply for this position, you must submit an original Town of Collierville application. Applications are available to download at www.collierville.comunder the Employment Opportunities tab, or you may obtain one from our Human Resources Office located at 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN, 38017, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Completed applications must be submitted either by mail or in person to the above address. We are unable to accept faxed or emailed applications. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The purpose of this position is to provide a range of basic library customer support services related to the acquisition, cataloging, and maintaining of library materials. QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year of previous experience and/or tr ...

The Missouri State University (MSU) Libraries seeks an experienced, user-centered leader who has extensive knowledge of library technical services, including best practices and latest trends in the evolving role of libraries. This is a new senior administrative position reporting to the Dean of Libraries. Through effective and efficient leadership, the incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate operations, establish policies and procedures, set priorities, liaise with the Content Management Team, and manage all operational activities of the Resource Management and Discovery programs. This includes acquisitions, cataloging, discovery/accessibility, metadata, serials, and physical processing of materials for the Libraries’ collections. A key objective will be to balance operational ...

The North Platte Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, creative leader to manage the Young Adult department. See the full job description atwww.ci.north-platte.ne.us/employment We are looking for an individual who is energetic; self-motivated; possesses a positive attitude; works collaboratively and independently; is tech savvy; comfortable working in a changing environment; can communicate well both in writing and verbal; and truly loves working with teens and young adults (ages 12-25). The Library is adding a permanent makerspace in the summer of 2018 and hope that the young adult librarian will take a leadership role in the development of this new endeavor. ...

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Head of Archives. Knowledge of a broad range of archival theory and practice based on training and professional experience is essential. The Head of Archives works within a collaborative team environment and will report to the Director of the Special Collections, Archives & Preservation Department. The Head of Archives will be responsible for overseeing the appraisal, acquisition, donor relations, accessioning, arrangement, rehousing, description, preservation, access, and outreach for records and manuscripts collections in a wide variety of formats. A significant part of the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work and service i ...

Job title: Wrangler: part product placement, part inventory control, part display technicianBusiness Unit: Branch ServicesPay Range: $9.35 per hourJob Class: Part-time, non-exempt*Spanish speaking candidates are preferred for this posting.* Job description: We are changing the way people think about libraries, but our products are still the cornerstone of our operation. You will be in charge of ensuring our books, media and music are out on our shelves, ready to be picked up by our library customers. You will be refreshing displays and making sure the materials are in their correct locations. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are organized, detail-oriented, and keep things in tip-top order ...

Under the general direction of library management, the Librarian II performs a variety of professional library work such as: develops, maintains, and markets library collections and other materials; selecting/purchasing library. Provides professional library reference assistance; Designs, plans/coordinates, promotes, and present various library programs and services to meet the needs of library patrons. The Librarian II assists Supervisors in supervising lower level library staff and volunteers, planning, coordinating the operations and activities of an assigned branch or department, as needed. This position is accountable for the opening and closing of the library including maintaining and securing the building and grounds. A Librarian-II is distinguished from a Librarian-I by the requir ...

Are you a Librarian who is committed to changing lives and strengthening communities through the power of learning and reading? Do you love helping people to realize their true potential and find a career they have always dreamt about? Then join our team! The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency and interest in current and emerging technologies, will be skillful in providing assistance to underserved populations, well informed about the newest career trends and eager to share this knowledge with our patrons. Location:Various Arapahoe Library District library locations as needed Reports to: Librarian Supervisor Supervises:0 Position:Full-time, exempt position. Ability to work evenings and weekends, required. Pay Rate: $47,476-$62,800 Role: Provides career advising exp ...

The successful candidate willhelp the Mines Library enhance discovery and use of our rich collections and services. Duties will include: Develop and maintain local policies for, and participate in the creation of, original and complex copy-cataloging in multiple formats; evaluate and make recommendations concerning emerging metadata standards; oversee catalog maintenance activities, including metadata loads, record source management, and database quality control issues as they relate to bibliographic and item-level access to library resources; participate, plan, organize, and evaluate the library management system workflows (particularly as they relate to cataloging) to maximize efficiency and responsiveness to the needs of the other library departments and of library users; coordinate and ...

Clearview Library District is looking for an Adult Services Assistant who is an avid reader, loves providing Readers Advisory services, enjoys working with adults and seniors, and appreciates crafting and teaching crafting skills to others. JOB SUMMARY Provide program support and assistance to the Adult Programming and Collections Librarian. Assist customers by responding to a wide variety of questions and requests. Assist customers in locating library materials. Builds partnerships in the community and staffs outreach events when needed. Helps customers with use of computers and other library equipment and software. Work is generally well-defined and performed under direct supervision. Position functions independently on routine work, but questionable cases and situations are referred ...

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.Duties include but are not limited to: Plan, coordinate and supervise general library services at multiple libraries according to accepted correctional library practices and principles. Compose and revise library operating procedures, schedules, and posted operational rules to ensure offender access to library services; Provide reader's advisory and reference services to assist offenders and staff in selection and use of library materials. Provide outreach services to offenders in segregation and/or special needs areas who are unable to visit the library personally; Prepare unit budget request with justification; manage library budget, keeping accurate fiscal records. Maintain all library records. Keep monthly usa ...

Special Collections Librarian Position Summary: This position is a member of the De Paul Library staff and is accountable to the Library Director. This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, and administration of Special Collections. The position also contributes to undergraduate information literacy initiatives in face-to-face and virtual environments. Essential Functions: Oversees Special Collections services functions such as, but not limited to, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, preservation, processing, digitization, online and face to face exhibits and displays, finding aids and catalog records creation, Special Collections instruction and tours, grant writing, and outreach. Confers regularly with supervisor reviewing, suggesting, and de ...

Are you an innovative and dynamic Librarian looking for a leadership role in a idyllic community? Look no further! PCCLD has an opening for a Branch Manager Librarian for our beautiful Greenhorn Valley branch in Colorado City, Colorado! Greenhorn Valley is about 20 miles south of Pueblo and is comprised of Colorado City and Rye. It may just be the best kept secret of Colorado with its year-round beautiful natural sceneries! The Branch Manager provides leadership in the Greenhorn Valley community library with focus on encouraging visits, circulation, program attendance and use of digital resources. The position manages staff and is accountable for achieving key results. The position works collaboratively with the management team on programming, services and change initiatives. Management o ...

Our bustling Belmar Library isseeking an Operations Supervisor. Hires, assigns, trains, orients and supervises staff and volunteers in their area of responsibility. Models and coaches on customer service and standard industry best practices. Recommends routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including interviewing applicants, evaluating performance, taking corrective action and scheduling. Anticipates and solves problems as non-routine situations arise. Serves as Person-In-Charge on a routine basis for their location. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed. Maintains efficient and timely handling of materials including both processing reports and items in circulation. Implements industry best practices for weeding ...

What you'd do: Create lifelong library customers by implementing exceptional customer service for customers of all ages and backgrounds.Provide readers advisory, reference assistance and children's programming, while focusing on creating a positive customer experience.Design engaging displays and participate in merchandising of the entire collection.Participate in community outreach and collection maintenance activities.Communicate effectively about issues and initiatives with customers, staff and administration. ...

The Nielsen Library at Adams State University is seeking an enthusiastic Learning & Engagement Librarian to lead an innovative information literacy program serving a diverse student population. The successful candidate will employ his or her knowledge of information literacy standards, instructional design principles, and assessment methods to develop a successful, student-centric library instruction program. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES● Coordinates and implements the library’s expanding information literacy program. In collaboration with library staff, instructional faculty, and others, assesses student information literacy needs and develops creative and effective models for delivering instruction and measuring learning outcomes.● Leads the development of outreach efforts ...

Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the Southwest Kansas Library System (headquartered in Dodge City, 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. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for m ...

An employee in this position is required to provide reference service and readers' advisory in youth literature. Develops and presents programs for youth from birth through grade 12. May act as supervisor in charge on a regular basis in the absence of the manager. Works with other YS Librarian II's under the direction of the Division Manager for Youth Services to plan and implement new services and programs for youth. May be assigned system-wide responsibilities such as grant management, new service development, or ordering materials. Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and schedules Youth Services staff within the assigned branch or within the system to ensure policies and procedures are followed, customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance, and pleasant working condi ...

Spanish speaking candidates are preferred for this position. Job description: You’re the essence of the customer’s experience at the library. You greet people with a smile and welcome them into our library. You enrich people’s lives through meaningful dialogue about our products and services. You earn trust by being knowledgeable about our products and making recommendations that connect with the customer. You help our library customers find the fuel and the spark to unlimited ideas and opportunities. Ready to join in a bold opportunity to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm? Who you are: You are warm and friendly, and you just like helping people. You’re outgoing – you love letting people know what’s new and ...

To facilitate the dissemination and retrieval of technical scientific information, CPW has maintained a research library since the 1960's. This library function has been primarily administered through the Mammals Research Section. However, the library serves the needs of the four CPW research groups consisting of Aquatic, Avian, Mammals, and Wildlife Health, and serves the technical needs of the entire CPW through web-, email-, and mail-based services to find, retrieve, catalog, and disseminate information pertinent to the conservation and management of fish and wildlife species in Colorado.This position is represented by a solo librarian whoadministers and oversees all aspects of the CPW research library functions. Functions include acquiring, cataloging, and shelving traditional library ...

The Student Engagement Librarian is a 12-month library faculty position with rank leading to tenure. Reporting to the Student Success Coordinator, the Student Engagement Librarian collaborates with personnel across the Collections and Archives division and throughout the university to develop and promote library services that support student success, recruitment, and retention. The Student Engagement Librarian provides in-person and online research assistance and instruction; develops online instructional materials; promotes library instruction for first-year experience classes, the first year writing program and other core curriculum courses; and provides outreach to students and faculty at K-12 schools, concurrent programs, external campuses, and two-year partner institution ...

Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library is its efforts to connect people to the transforming power of knowledge. The Grand Rapids Public Library seeks a successful, responsible Library Director to provide innovation and inspiration for the library and the City of Grand Rapids. Working with a seven-member Board of Library Commissioners, the successful candidate will have a strong background in developing collaborative external partnerships, and continue to move the library forward as a vital civic institution. GRPL is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include preparing young learners to be successful in school; growing cultural communities to access and use the library; ...

Routinely provides direct customer service. Uses high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs and create a positive, inviting interaction. Provides information, referrals, and assistance to patrons by phone. Addresses and resolves complaints from patrons or forwards complaints to appropriate staff as necessary. Performs simple to moderately complex research activities. Locates materials through the use of electronic databases in JCPL, other library systems, and other sources. Refer patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary; and advise about online searching. As needed, specializes in service to specific market segments (Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, bilingual speaking, reading and writing skills in Engli ...