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What You'd Do: Lead four Collection Services Departments - Collection Development, Interlibrary Loan, Cataloging and Technical Access Services – to provide access to materials in all formats to Library customers. Oversee a collection budget of over $5.5 Million. Uphold the philosophies which create and shape the unique collection while protecting it from societal and political pressures. Formulate and lead the strategic and operational initiatives and budget of the Division in conjunction with the Director and other Managers. Guide the work of creative teams, which have reinvented collection development, technical services and resource sharing through the use of technology, vendor outsourcing and streamlined processing. Continue to lead the implementation of a linked data model for ...

Would you love helping others, especially children and families, in a quaint neighborhood library setting? Do you enjoy recommending a new author to someone that is looking for their next great book? Do you have great organizational skills and enjoy coming up with creative solutions? Then this might be the job for YOU! Duties & Responsibilities: Branch Library Specialist- NoBo Corner Library Branch Part-time: 30 hours per week Schedule: Monday 9:30am – 3:30 pm, Tuesday 10am – 6:00pm, Wednesday 10:30am-8 pm, Saturday 9:30am-6pmNoBo Corner Library Specialists provide our patrons with a high level of front-line customer service. In addition to fulfilling circulation and information needs, specialists assist with collection maintenance, assist the manager with scheduling ...

Clear Creek County Library District is seeking a creative and flexible person to work with the public and be responsible for operations and supervisory functions for the Georgetown Library. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: working in a team environment with the Library Director and other managers; working closely with the Friends of the Library; implementing goals, programs and policies for the building and District; scheduling, training and managing a paid and volunteer staff; collection development; and building maintenance. Other duties as required. The Branch Librarian must have a working knowledge of all positions at the library and will train staff to help complete assigned job duties. This person will assist the Library Director in the preparation of the annual budg ...

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a forward-thinkingOnline Experience Coordinatorto coordinate the WCLS website, social media platforms and online collections to improve customer satisfaction with online services and increase use of digital collections. Requires advanced degree in related subject area such as Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Cognitive Psychology or Marketing, and three or more years’ relevant website experience.Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.Full-time position, with competitive salary and excellent benefits.Apply by Friday, February 12.Full posting and application instructions at:http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/ ...

An employee in this position is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at youth services desks by answering reference questions and assisting youth, parents, and caregivers with the selection of material and the use of library resources. Develops and presents programs for youth, birth through grade 12. Assists in youth collection development and system-wide initiatives. Maintains an efficient, dynamic and customer-service oriented youth department under direction of Youth Services Librarian II in regional branch and under direction of branch manager in community branch by (but not limited to): Assisting youth and adults in obtaining information from a variety of print and electronic resources in person and by telephone. Assists customers in computer labs. (Supervi ...

Madison Public Library is seekingtwo community-minded Librarians to embrace our mission to celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives. Join a team of committed, enthusiastic library staff serving children, families and educators to build fundamental early literacy skills, instill a lifelong love of learning, and support adults as they educate and entertain the children in their lives. Please Note: There are currently two librarian openings at Madison Public Library. You must apply separately to each position for which you would like to be considered. Only online applications with supplemental question responses attached will be considered - for the full job descriptions please click on the links below. Youth Services Librarian - http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ ...

POSITION SUMMARY: Seeking a collaborative, passionate and creative professional to join the Children’s Services Department. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill PPLD’s mission by providing children’s programming, children’s reference, readers’ advisory services and a focus on training Every Child Ready to Read. This position uses comprehensive knowledge of library science, the PPLD children’s collection, electronic databases, current technologies, and community resources. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides expertise regarding children’s developmental stages, interests, community needs and children’s literature. Works on the public service desks providing reference service to walk-ins, over the phone, and via electro ...

Seeking an energetic and creative professional to join the Children’s Services Department and Family Place area for Library 21c. This is an exciting opportunity to help create a community center for early childhood information, parent education, socialization, emergent literacy, and family support,making the library a “destination” for families with young children in our community. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill PPLD’s mission by providing children’s programming, children’s reference, readers’ advisory services and a focus on training Every Child Ready to Read. This position uses comprehensive knowledge of library science, the PPLD children’s collection, electronic databases, current technologies, and communit ...

Libraries are a catalyst for increased student achievement and lifelong learning. This position is responsible for providing full library and tutoring services in a fast paced environment to students seeking undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The library and this role directly supports the information and instructional needs of the students and faculty of Colorado Technical University. Click here for details ...

Rampart Library District seeks an energetic, collaborative, forward thinking director with demonstrated leadership skills and professionalism, relevant library experience, excellent communication skills and the vision to take the District to the next level of excellence in serving the community. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for someone who wants to lead a library district that is the center of the community, highly regarded by residents and where you can really make a difference. The Directorreports to the Board of Trustees who believes in collaboration and allowing the Director to handle day to day operations. The Director works with a dedicated staff to fulfill the vision of "Something forEveryone." He/she hasoversight responsibility for operating and maintaining the District ...

JOIN OUR DCL TEAM! APPLY TODAY! The Patron Services Technician performs a variety of patron contact duties including: actively assisting patrons with finding library materials and with using the catalog, assisting patrons with self-directed activities, handling all circulation duties, shelving library materials, and maintaining displays. Patron Services Technician staff members are usually the first point of contact for patrons and exhibit excellent customer service while performing all work duties. Work is performed under general supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates effective public service skills, and an understanding of public library operations. Supports “patron first” practices. Proactively seeks to assist patrons with finding items. Circ ...

What You'd Do: Create lifelong library customers by implementing and managing library services designed to attract and meet the needs of customers of all ages seeking entertainment and information resources, professional reference assistance and excellent service.Supervise the daily operations of a busy branch location including personnel and scheduling. Oversee the design of engaging displays as well as the implementation of programming. Work with a team of Senior Librarians and a Manager to design and implement branch-specific and system-wide services.Participate in system-wide cross functional teams to develop services in support of Library strategic initiatives. Communicate effectively about the Library, including issues and initiatives, with customers, staff and administration. You ...

JOIN AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND EXPANDING TEAM AT ONE OF COLORADO’S NEWEST LIBRARIES (OPENING SPRING 2016) IN COLORADO’S NEWEST CITY, CASTLE PINES! The Patron Services Technician performs a variety of patron contact duties including: actively assisting patrons with finding library materials and with using the catalog, assisting patrons with self-directed activities, handling all circulation duties, shelving library materials, and maintaining displays. Patron Services Technician staff members are usually the first point of contact for patrons and exhibit excellent customer service while performing all work duties. Work is performed under general supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates effective public service skills, and an understanding of public l ...

What You'd Do: Work at the Byers Branch Library to create positive experiences for library customers by providing programming and outreach, designed to educate and promote library usage, to a wide variety of audiences. Provide early literacy outreach to children between the ages of 0-5 years and give storytimes in both English and Spanish. Implement library services and resources including intergenerational and bilingual programming to a diverse customer base. Assist customers in circulation, reference and readers/media advisory. Work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers. Oversee library operations as assigned. You Have: Knowledge of programming. Skill in presenting information to a diverse range of ages and cultures, individually and in groups. Skill in choosing appropriate ma ...

What You'd Do: Create lifelong library customers by implementing library services designed for customers of all ages seeking popular materials and quick service.Provide readers advisory, reference assistance and adult programming.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. You Have: Knowledge of publishing trends.Knowledge and experience with developing and presenting story times for young children as well as adult programming.Skill in using and assisting customers with technology.Skill in eye-catching display design and merchandising of library materials.Skill in providing reference, ...

Job title: Concierge: part customer service, part technology troubleshooting, part product promotion Business Unit: Branch Services Pay range: $12.05 per hour Job Type: Part-time, non-exempt; non-benefited 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. This York Street Concierge role will sometimes act as co-pilot on our Bookmobile. There is no driving of the bookmobile required, but you will be the extra eyes and ears as you serve customers out in the district. You help ...

Summary Description: Handles all aspects of the Library’s ordering operations for a wide variety of materials in support of the College’s mission. Sets up, expends and monitors materials funds; manages over 80 endowed funds and other operating funds earmarked for materials. Prepares year-end acquisitions reports; prepares and analyzes financial and bibliographic data and statistics related to acquisitions expenses; serves as the primary bibliographer for the Leisure Reading collection. Supervises and trains one fulltime non-exempt staff. ...

Data Management Specialist, Colorado State University Libraries Colorado State University Libraries seeks a Data Management Specialist to guide the implementation of data management and curation services at CSU. The position promotes awareness of resources and services among faculty and students through outreach activities, and works closely with campus and CSU Libraries units to ensure that acquired data resources are discoverable and accessible. A full job announcement for this academic faculty position can be found at http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/29811. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by Jan. 31, 2016. Colorado State University (CSU) is a public land grant institution with approximately 31,000 students, located in Fort Collins, Colorado. CSU is ...

Have you always dreamed of being a mountain town librarian? Well, this is your chance to be a part of a 5-star library in the unparalleled mountain town of Telluride! The Wilkinson Public Library is currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, Reference Librarian with an adventurous spirit who will creatively seek ways to engage with our diverse community of both locals and tourists. The ideal candidate will be innovative, outgoing, and embody the highest level of customer service. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your love of people and your passion for libraries in one of the most beautiful places on Earth! General Description: As a member of the Public Services Team, the Reference Librarian provides professional reference, readers’ advisory and technology assistan ...

The Youth Librarian position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing library services, programs and outreach, within the library and for the community. This position leads and supports the district’s mission and core values. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of professional library principles, public reference service expertise, homework help, outreach and presentation skills, and an understanding of public library operations. Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association.• Takes ownership of the customer experience by embracing new technologies, modifying the collection to meet patron needs, looking for new ways ...

Do you love libraries? Do you have a passion for helping children to love reading? The Arapahoe Libraries is seeking a Children's Librarian to join the Child and Family Library Services team in our progressive library system. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and passion for early childhood literacy, excellent communication and technology skills, and a track record of creativity, innovation and success working with children and families. If so, please read the complete job description. If these are experiences and qualifications you have, we want to hear from you! Location: Koelbel Library, district-wide resource Reports to: Supervisor, Early Literacy Position: Full-time, exempt Pay Rate: $40,400.00 - $60,640.00 annually, plus benefits Role: With the Child and Family Ser ...

The University of Arizona Libraries’ Office of Digital Innovation and Stewardship (ODIS) seeks a forward thinking, entrepreneurial Metadata Services Librarian/Specialist to provide expertise and leadership in the establishment, implementation and assessment of metadata services that support research efforts at the University of Arizona. Supports research, teaching and learning across the breadth of services provided by the department. A newly created position that reports to head of ODIS. Title and eligibility for assignment to a continuing-eligible or year-to-year appointment will depend on the degree of the successful candidate. Duties and Responsibilities:* Establish and provide leadership for the implementation and assessment of metadata services that support research efforts ac ...

Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) strives to be the essential destination for all generations to connect, discover and create. We help to build an educated and vibrant community by providing equal access to information and opportunities for all. Everyone is welcome at JCPL; we meet patrons where they are, give them our full attention and strive to exceed expectations. Our core values include: Innovation, Accountability and Excellence. Jefferson County Public Library is seeking dynamic, customer-focused Patron Experience Associates. If you are forward-thinking, enjoy change, enjoy serving the public, and are technology oriented - THIS JOB IS FOR YOU ! With the opportunity to expand our service hours before us, we are looking to fill numerous Patron Experience Associate positons. ...

The Programmer position working under the direction of the Web Services Manager will be an instrumental participant in development, implementation, and support of library systems’ online user interface, Drupal custom modules, and web/mobile applications. Develops Drupal modules and other dynamic features for library websites. Develops plugins through the use of Web API to help increase both the efficiency and usability of the web services provided by the library. Writes, tests, debugs, documents, and enhances source code to ensure user interfaces and applications’ functionalities will continue to meet the ever-changing online users’ needs. Designs and improves the overall web services architect of the library to enable the possibility for full library discovery. ...

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION: It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District to seek, engage, and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the mission of the Library by providing classroom-based English language instruction for adult patrons and by participating in community outreach events to promote PPLD and its English as a Second Language (ESL) services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provides instruction for adult ESL classes Responsible for creation, maintenance and implementation of multi-level ESL curriculum. Administer learner intake and skills assessment; ensure correct initial student placement for appropriate instruction Instruct students in academic, life ...

Share commitment to public service, your passion for the public library’s mission, and King County’s vision and values – Join the nationally recognized King County (WA) Library System (http://www.kcls.org/) as the Director of Public Service. This Director of Public Service will inspire and promote organizational change through staff involvement and collaborative problem-solving resulting in workable solutions. He/she will actively demonstrate a positive leadership role within the library and in the community. KCLS, an independent taxing district with an annual operating budget of $115 million, is comprised of 49 community libraries and serves over 2 million ethnically diverse residents over 2300 square miles. In 2004, voters supported a $172 million capital bond to renova ...

Library AssociatePay Grade: 31Compensation/Benefits:$15.44 - $20.89 /hrFLSA Classification: Non-exemptHours:On-call; some days, evenings and weekendsLocation:Centennial Park Branch Library, Greeley, CO Supervisor: Patron Services SupervisorSupervises: NoneRole:Answers patron requests for information and assistance, assists patrons with self-check and library technology, and assists with programs.Major Duties and Responsibilities:35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Assists patrons in the use of library materials and technology by guiding them in searching the catalog and stacks, accessing databases, and navigating the Internet in order to locate resources in the collection and online; Assists users with selecting materials. E15% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION – Applies digital technology skill ...

Direct the public library in the Happiest City in the United States!” The Lafayette Public Library Board of Control (LA) seeks an exceptional leader and executive who demonstrates commitment to the public library’s local and global mission. The successful candidate will have the skill and experience to plan and implement new services and programs, fostering community support and a shared vision for the Lafayette Public Library.Political acumen, an understanding and proficiency in library technologies, a proven record of successful staff leadership, an in-depth knowledge of library funding streams, and experience in library construction and design are critical skill sets. With a dedicated staff of 140 and a $12 million annual operating budget, the Library serves the 221,000 pari ...

• Acts as working supervisor to Branch activities in the absence if the Branch Manger• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services, including online computer searching and instruction• Supervise reference staff, including scheduling and evaluation• Performs Collection Development for an assigned area, including evaluation, selecting, weeding, relocating and publicizing items in print, audio – visual or electronic formats• Plans and implements services to meet community needs, including exhibits, programs and training• Implements and interprets library policies for library users and staff• Maintains an awareness of professional trends, methods and ethics• Maintains a current awareness of automated circulation system• Attends and ...

This position usually serves as the first point of contact for patrons and requires excellent customer service skills. Specific job duties include, but are not limited to: actively assisting patrons in finding information using print, electronic, and online resources; assisting patrons with technology and computers; performing all circulation duties including keeping statistics, processing holds and overdues, and maintaining patron records; operating and maintaining interlibrary loan service; assisting with collection maintenance and cataloging duties; providing patron instruction; and participating in the planning and development of library operations and services as part of the curricular life of the college. The incumbent must be able to work a flexible schedule including a minimum of t ...