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You love efficiencies and processes. You are constantly thinking of ways to improve things and love it when operations run smoothly. You want patrons to enter our buildings saying “Wow!” as they experience a warm and welcoming environment. You hire, supervise and schedule page staff and volunteers. You train staff in working with automated materials handling and library computers. You help determine best practices for materials handling. Site supervision is divided between “front of house” and “back of house” tasks for increased effectiveness. The Operations Supervisor handles “back of the house” operations including scheduling pages and volunteers, circulation procedures and work flow processes. In addition, they are responsible for the operations of the facility i ...

JOB OPENING: Head Librarian II – Benson, MN GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Directs and coordinates activities of a medium sized library including staff supervision, budgeting, collection development and other activities related to the operation and management of a library. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Experience with supervising and coordinating the work of library personnel. • Fundamental knowledge of and experience with library science systems, principles, and procedures. • Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and their application to library services. • Demonstrated example of leadership and decision making skills/abilities. • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study an ...

The William M. White Business Library at the Leeds School of Business is seeking a Branch Operations Manager to oversee daily services of this busy facility. This position will ensure that the staffing, scheduling, training, work assignments, procedure setting, performance evaluation, payroll preparation, building and facilities operations, library instruction, and overall work flow of the unit is properly maintained. Provide circulation and reference service to meet patron research needs. Job Responsibilities: The Branch Operations Manager anticipates the needs of the library’s daily workflow and patrons and analyzes unit statistics to evaluate service and facilities’ needs. Primary responsibilities are in the everyday management of the circulation desk and its staff, including ...

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? A position you’ll love: •You warmly welcome customers into our library and ensure a great experience and a fond farewell. •Out on the floor and in the stacks, you provide an amazing library experience to each and e ...

This position will perform moderately complex to complex research activities. The position is also responsible for advising patrons on appropriate materials and also referring patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary. The librarian is responsible for creating a positive, inviting atmosphere for all patrons, with special emphasis on teens. The librarian will provide access to resources, including physical and digital resources of the system. The librarian must have a passion for working with youth and develop and present unique programs of interest to teens and children, including teen advisory board, storytimes, classes, and workshops. The librarian will perform community and school outreach, both in person and via soci ...

Posted: 11/19/2013 Hours: Full time - Days, evenings, & weekends Date: Open until Filled Reports To: Patron Services Supervisor Supervises: None Role: 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. E 15% - TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION – Applies digital technology skills by answering questions in order to assist patrons in using library technology; Fosters ...

Reference Services Manager – position #4810 The New Mexico State Library (NMSL) seeks a library manager (Line Manager – II) who is looking for a leadership role in public services at this important cultural and informational institution. As part of the Public Services Bureau, this position is responsible for the reference services provided by the New Mexico State Library, which include circulation, resource sharing, the Southwest Room, the Foundation Center collection, the library science collection, the serials collection, the reference collection and the databases. This position coordinates the staff of the Public Service Bureau to provide excellent reference and research assistance to the public, state agencies, and other libraries. Duties include scheduling reference desk s ...

Work involves providing information to patrons in person, by phone, mail and via electronic means. Performs simple to moderately complex research activities; advises patrons on appropriate materials; locates materials through the use of manual and electronic databases in JCPL, other library systems, or other sources. Refers patrons to community resources and other appropriate resources for further information as necessary; and advises about on-line searching. Advises and instructs library patrons in using equipment necessary to access library resources. May present programming training or classes to the public, both on or off site. May specialize in services to specific market segments (Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Spanish Speaking). Employee will provide information, referral ...

The person in this position will provide research assistance, including virtual reference, assist at the integrated service desk, teach library instruction classes, and provide departmental support in a busy academic library serving three institutions, University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver and Community College of Denver. Requires a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend hours. Saturday and late afternoons are required. Duties of the graduate assistant: • Provide research assistance: at the AskUs Desk (integrated service) and online through the Auraria Library chat services and AskAcademic. • Assist with Collection Development/Acquisitions projects as needed. • Library instruction: introductory level and English Compositi ...

Boulder – Service Excellence for an Inspired Future. The City of Boulder seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue its commitment to service excellence for its public library and arts programs. With a work force dedicated to the values of customer service, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, Boulder Public Library serves the city’s 100,000+ residents from the soon to be renovated Main Library, two neighborhood branches, the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History and an auxiliary North Boulder Library facility (opening in 2014). Through its staff and facilities, BPL provides support for Boulder’s performing and fine arts with exhibits, concerts, films, discussions and storytelling for people of all ages. With an $8.2 million annual budget a ...

Essential duties include, but not limited to, the following: • Knowledge of children and teen books, including graphic novels. • Knowledge of adult graphic novels. • Knowledge of Spanish language materials - desired but not essential. • Ability to translate the needs and interests of children and teens into materials for our collection. • Stays current on trends in library services and materials to children and teens. • Stays current on trends in the graphic novel field for all ages including adults. • Works on building a Spanish collection that will meet the needs of Jefferson County residents. • Experience with K-12 education or equivalent preferred. • Participates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives. • Maintain a flex ...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Essential duties include, but are not limited to: * Knowledge of the key factors of early literacy, including Every Child Ready to Read. * Experience planning and presenting storytimes to a variety of groups and ages. * Ability to translate children\'s needs and interests into effective library services and programs. * Knowledge of trends in library services to children and children\'s literature. * Ability to maintain and cultivate contact with schools, teachers, community stakeholders, and other library systems. * Experience conducting community outreach to children, parents, caregivers, and educators. * Ability to participate in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives. * Ability to mai ...

3/4 Reference librarian to work reference desk, select materials, participate in library programs and other duties as needed. Must have experience with Overdrive and feel comfortable with technology. The successful candidate will be joining a group of high performing professionals. Will work five six hour days per week- will include two Saturdays per month and an evening as needed. Schedule subject to change as needed. Please see City of Longmont job posting for more details. ...

The Children’s Library Associate is responsible for children’s programs and reference in the Youth Services Unit. The position also assists patrons and promotes literacy. The position’s primary responsibilities are: Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects of the library’s automated system that pertains to this position Plans and implements two weekly preschool story times Serves as back-up programmer for all children’s and young adult programs Creates public relations materials to promote Youth Services’ programming Maintains a broad knowledge of children’s and young adult books and other media Provides reference and advisory services to patrons in the area of children’s and young adult literature Assists Head of Youth Services with collection dev ...

Seeking a forward thinking and dynamic Library Director for the Red Oak Public Library. It is ideal for an energetic early career librarian with a passion for exceptional library service. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of sound public library management principles, best practices, trends, and current professional theories. Ability to exercise good judgment, along with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with various government and community groups. Ability to lead and inspire staff with creative new ideas for increasing library services while growing the use of and support for library services among the public and strategic partners is most important. This is a highly visible position requiring a dynamic librarian capable of working closely ...

Sure, we could’ve started this job ad with the traditional “CLiC seeks an Assistant Director with experience doing… blah, blah, blah.” But we think you would’ve already tuned out, unless you know the Colorado Library Consortium and its reputation for providing five-star service to libraries. So let’s call this position what it is: Second in Command. There are many synonyms for the role: 2IC (corporate/business), underboss (Mafia), right-hand person (general work), deputy (western), Number One (Royal Navy -or-Star Trek). The trait most common in those individuals who succeed as Second in Command: emotional intelligence. The best in these positions have an understanding of their own professional strengths and how those qualities balance with the top leader of the organizati ...

Posted: 11/12/2013 Hours: 32/week Date: Open Until Filled Department: Collection Resources - Bibliographic Services Reports To: Bibliographic Services Supervisor Supervises: None Revised: 07/16/2008 Role: Catalogs fiction & non-fiction materials in print, electronic, and A/V formats and maintains catalog database accuracy. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 40% - COPY CATALOGING – Searches OCLC for exact copy, edits the MARC record using national and local standards, and imports into local Horizon database. E 30% - ORIGINAL CATALOGING – Creates original MARC records for contribution to OCLC, using Anglo-American Cataloging Rules Second Edition (AACR2) for description, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) for subject analysis, and Dewey Decimal Cl ...

This position is vital to lead the web development team to develop Qatar National Library digital portals. The Lead Web Programmer will also play a lead role in the integration of all digitized content into one user centred access platform. This position will be working to produce innovative and dynamic back end development of new websites as well as maintaining existing websites. This position also participates in strategic planning activities of the LIT Directorate. Detailed Description - Lead web development projects and collaborate with the team - Co-ordinate with external vendor in design and development, testing and the implementation of new library portals - Work with external stakeholders to develop and deploy upgrade/migration plans for existing content management system ...

This position works with the Head of Access Services to assist in the development of long term strategic goals and objectives of the Qatar National Library access services area. Detailed Description - Plays a role in implementing and managing the access services areas - Supports the development and management of access services workflows - Coordinates the staff and daily work of the Access Services team - Liaises with Public Services and Library Information Technology staff to ensure effective and user-friendly access to library resources - Provides input for the formulation of policies, practices and projects relating to library resources access - Implements and manages the procedures relating to the access of library resources - Reviews workflows for user registration, circulat ...

The Quality Control Officer will administer the quality assurance system of all digitization projects and report on progress. The post holder will be responsible for creating Structural Metadata and will ensure standard. This position may coordinate with digitization project partners and supervise other quality control technicians to ensure quality control of the digitized images. This position will be responsible for Arabic OCR development and testing. Detailed Description Supervise Quality Control technicians and other digitization technicians as needed. - Create and ensure all technical and structural metadata are accurate and meet standards. - Assign and monitor digitization jobs to operators using the workflow software. - The use of virtual proofing and co ...

As a bilingual (Arabic and English) subject specialist and advanced researcher for Arab and Islamic Heritage materials, the Senior Content Specialist will support QNL Partnerships and Special Collections by scoping, evaluating, appraising, researching, and documenting potential collections for inclusion in the QNL collections. The position will primarily provide expertise related to digitization projects of archival collections with external partners, but may evaluate print and other format collections that the library may wish to acquire. The position will provide or review scholarly descriptions of items, in Arabic and English, including content related metadata and authority control for names and places, exhibition materials, and finding aids. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend ...

As the bilingual (Arabic and English) specialist for the history and culture of countries within the GCC, the librarian will deliver research, reference, instructional services and public programs, as well as develop and manage collections. The position will participate in implementing the Qatar Reference Service by providing reference and reader’s advisory services. The position will be responsible for collection management for GCC history and culture. As well, the position will provide information literacy and learning opportunities through the development of innovative content and promotional activities for researchers, the education community (advanced education and K-12) and the general public. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required. Detailed Descriptio ...

This position is responsible to manage materials copyright, developing policies; plans, and directs editorial activities; and assists staff/customers in selecting and preparing material for publication in magazines, journals, and related publications. Establish production schedules, solve publication problems, Writes routine copy, does layout, designs and produces brochures, newsletters, posters, advertisements and departmental publications. Reads and evaluates material submitted for publication consideration and perform related editorial duties. Ensure compliance to QF communications policies and procedures and legal policies. Also promote publications through various ways. Manage the relation with local, regional and international publications houses, journals and related conferences upo ...

The Head of Gulf Collections is responsible for planning, development, promotion, delivery and evaluation of services in the Arab and Islamic Heritage Library and for collections that relate to the GCC area. Activities will include development of the collections, reference, research support, instruction services and community and life long learning programs. As part of the Special Collections and Archives Team, the position will assist the Associate Director for Special Collections and Archives to develop strategic objectives for the department. This position may also act in the absence of the Associate Director for Special Collections and Archives. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required. Detaled Description - Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, proced ...

This position will assist Associate Director for Library IT with strategic planning, management and development of Library Web technologies. This position will lead the collaborative design and development of web-based services across all library, instructional design, and other library platforms and interfaces. This position will also line manage the web developer and other staff as required. Detailed Description - Participate in the development of policies, access and technical standards for Library’s digital repositories, and ensure their implementation. - Lead teams and work with stakeholders to determine technologies and user-centered design strategies and plan the effective implementation of these technologies and strategies. - Recognizes each department’s strategic obj ...

This position will provide experience in the field of Library and its digitization projects. QNL gets various requests to digitize important resources for archiving and preservation purposes. The digitization technician is responsible for digitizing these items (scan, process, OCR and create structural metadata). Some digitized items are used for the World Digital Library partnership and will also be used for the QF/BL Gulf History Project. Detailed Description - Scan rare manuscripts, books, maps, newspapers, magazines, photos and microfilms using specialized Scanners as per standards defined by the library. - Performs image processing on the scanned images such as Colour curve correction, Resolution setting, Image compression settings, image format setting, deskewing, noise rem ...

As the bilingual (Arabic and English) specialist for the history and culture of Qatar, the librarian will deliver research, reference, instructional services and public programs, as well as develop and manage collections. The position will participate in implementing the Qatar Reference Service by providing reference and reader’s advisory services. The position will be responsible for collection management for Qatar history and culture. As well, the position will provide information literacy and learning opportunities through the development of innovative content and promotional activities for researchers, the education community (advanced education and K-12) and the general public. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required. Detailed Description - Participate ...

This senior position will be responsible for a program of conservation and preservation of a wide variety of heritage materials, including books, manuscripts, maps, prints, drawings, photographic materials, and other library/archive materials. Develops standards, policies, procedures, and selection of materials used in the repair and conservation of both rare and non-rare library materials. The position will plan, document, and perform complex conservation and preservation treatments on materials held in the library’s rare and special collections. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work may be required. Detailed Description - Develops standards, policies, procedures, and selection of materials used in the repair and conservation of both rare and non-rare library materials. R ...

As the specialist for Business and Management, the librarian will deliver research, reference, instructional services and public programs, as well as develop and manage collections. The position will participate in implementing the Qatar Reference Service by providing reference and reader’s advisory services. As well, the position will provide information literacy and learning opportunities through the development of innovative content and promotional activities for researchers, the education community (advanced education and K-12) and the general public. Regularly scheduled evening and weekend work will be required. Detailed Description - Participates in the activities of the assigned Information Services team lead by a Senior Information Services Librarian to effectively provid ...

The Senior Cataloging Librarian works with the Head of Cataloging Department to develop the long term strategic goals and objectives of the Qatar National Library cataloging team. Catalogs print and electronic resources in English. Maintains and insures the integrity of the authority records. Edits and processes data files and MARC records from vendors and various bibliographic utilities. Assists with the ordering of various language library materials. Supervises the copy cataloging operations of the team and works closely with colleagues in Technical Services to maintain the department\'s quality of work. Employing innovative technologies and practices at a high level. Coordinates with all entities to further develop bibliographic access to all materials. Detailed Description - ...