The Abbott Library located in Sunapee NH, a small New England town that enjoys proximity to Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee, is seeking an innovative, energetic, experienced and future-ready library professional to provide leadership to its vibrant community library. The Director will oversee a staff of thirteen employees (6 FTE equivalent). This staff includes a full-time Assistant Director, Technology, Youth and Children’s Librarian, and Public Services Librarian as well as several part-time staff. In addition, the library enjoys the support of more than 1300 hours of volunteer service each year. The Director is also responsible for administration, management, (including fiscal oversight) and advocacy for the library. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who is flexible, po ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of theMassachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Circulation Assistant (Part-time)Location: Flint Public Library (Middleton, MA)Position Type: TemporaryStart date: As soon as possibleEnd date: April 1, 2025Schedule: Hiring for two part-time positions-Position 1: 15 hours per week; Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 5:00PMPosition 2: 16 hours per week; Monday - Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM; Friday 10:00AM - 2:00PMPay Rate: $17.50 per hourCORI: RequiredEssential Functions:The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific stat ...

Duties and Responsibilities- Welcomes patrons, checks in/out material, collects overdue fines, shelves and retrieves books, answers phone, handles the routing of library materials to and from other libraries, issues library cards and assists patrons.Basic computer skills including searching and use of the computer catalog. The ability to communicate effectively with the public and colleagues. Must be team-oriented, able to multi-task, be flexible and motivated. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus.35 hour a week position, includes some evenings and every other weekend. May require lifting, walking and standing for extended periods of time. Includes benefits, $18.17 an hour, after 180 day probationary period $19.84. Must participate in union. To a ...

POSITION OPENING: Youth LibrarianThe Town of Lenox, MA seeks qualified, creative, and intrinsically motivated candidates for the position of Youth Librarian with the Lenox Library. This is a full-time position.JOB SUMMARYOversees all aspects of youth services, fostering a love of reading and learning for library users age 0 to 18, their families, and caregivers through engaging programs, collections, and services. The Youth Librarian also forges connections in the community by creating a welcoming and safe environment in the youth department and conducting successful outreach. Works cooperatively with other staff members to provide quality customer service to all Library patrons.SUPERVISIONServes under the supervision of the Library Director. Performs a variety of duties requiring self ini ...

The Middletown Public Library is looking for a full time Borrower Services Supervisor to join our fabulous team! Work in our small but busy library in an exciting time in MPL history - getting to help design and imagine a new library of our dreams!This job might be for you if:-Your customer service and supervisory experience is people-centered.-You have interest and/or experience with ordering, receiving, processing, and collection management.-You have interest and/or knowledge on the current trends in libraries today.-Your public service is rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community.QualificationsAssociate’s degree or equivalent required, and one to three years of related experience, at least one in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of education, training, ...

LAW LIBRARIAN IDIVISION: Superior CourtCLASS DEFINITION: This class is accountable for performing the full range of professional library duties and providing professional library services in a law library.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a Supervising Law Librarian or other employee of higher grade.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Works under the general supervision of a Supervising Law Librarian or other employee of higher grade.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs professional library duties which include acquiring, classifying and cataloging print and non-print library materials according to established principles and practices of library science; provides bibliographic assistance, legal reference and research guidance to the courts and other library patrons; maintains collect ...

DescriptionThe Greenville Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking an innovative, visionary individual to lead the Greenville Public Library as Director. The Greenville Public Library provides comprehensive library services to the residents of Smithfield and surrounding areas, with emphasis on providing a community meeting place, general reference, and lifelong learning. The position reports to the Board of Trustees.ResponsibilitiesManages the budget as directed by the Board of TrusteesPrepares monthly and annual budgets for the Board of TrusteesOversees the daily operations of the librarySupervises, recruits, and hires library staffOversees marketing and publicity effortsMaintains strong connections with municipal and community organizationsAttends professional library, town, and commu ...

Assistant/Associate Librarian for Access Services and OutreachJob no: 524539Work type: Staff Full TimeCategories: Other Staff PositionsOFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate Librarian DIVISION: Academic Affairs WORKING JOB TITLE: Librarian for Access Services and OutreachDEPARTMENT: Library ServicesBARGAINING UNIT STATUS: AFT FLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Dean of Library ServicesSUPERVISES: Supervises professional, classified, and student personnel as assigned.SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Librarian for Access Services and Outreach will lead the daily operations of the Access Services division. This librarian will work with colleagues to develop policies, procedures, and budget allocations for Access Services. As a member of the library leadership team, this librarian works col ...

Part-Time Library Assistant. Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library in Johnston, RI, has a part time Library Assistant position available for someone to work up to 19 hours per week. The duties of a Library Assistant include checking library materials in and out, answering the telephone, circulation desk duties, registering patrons for library cards, collecting overdue fines and fees, processing and shelving materials, and providing general assistance to patrons. May include some administrative filing. To be considered, applicants must have a pleasant, helpful manner, be dependable, detail-oriented. Applicants must be able to establish and maintain successful working relationships with the public and fellow employees in a courteous manner, good communication skills, and have experience using a co ...

The Johnson & Wales University Library is seeking a reference professional to join our collegial and creative team. This position is located on the Harborside Campus. This librarian primarily: Guides and supports students and other library patrons regarding best practices for information discovery, retrieval and useSchedules, customizes and provides classroom instruction on information literacyDevelops print and online guides and video tutorials on information literacy skills and optimal use of library resources and servicesServes as collection development specialist and faculty liaison for the College of Business and the College of Hospitality ManagementProvides reference and publishing support for individual faculty scholarship and research projects ...

The Patron Services Librarian is responsible for adult library services and works with both patrons and staff to provide quality service and materials to the community. This includes the development of the adult collections. Planning, promotion and implementation of programming for adults in accordance to the library mission statement and strategic plan. This position is full-time (40 hours) with health benefits, retirement plan, and vacation. Work schedule includes days, nights and weekends.Responsibilities:Maintain a welcoming, comfortable and friendly experience for library users.Plans, coordinates, implements, oversees and evaluates library programs to meet community needs and collaborates with other departments in scheduling and planning.Develops marketing materials for promoting libr ...

The Town of Yarmouth seeks a Technical Services Supervisor/IT Librarian to join our Library team! Working under the direct supervision of the Library Director, this person is responsible for overseeing the library’s technology infrastructure and technical services, combining professional, supervisory, administrative, technical, and direct service work.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Plans, develops, and implements system-wide (2 locations) technical services and information technology, manages the selection, ordering, receiving, processing, cataloging of library materials and collection supplies; manages materials budget. Oversees library database including maintenance and withdrawal of items. Prepares statistical reports. Maintains and troubleshoots library (CLAMS) computers, public computers, and ...

The University of Rhode Island's University Libraries seeks a full-time Information Services Technician I.The regular work schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday, 4:30pm to 12:30am.During the summer & Spring Break & Winter Intersession - that schedule is subject to change.Under the direction of the Robert L.CarothersLibrary's Head of Access Services, the Information Services Technician I will provide assistance to library users and respond to a wide variety of user needs at the Circulation Desk.The Information Services Technician I, in conjunction with other full-time staff, is also responsible for the training and supervision of student employees. ...

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.Title: Science & Engineering LibrarianLocation: Science & Engineering Library, UMass Amherst (Amherst, MA)Position Type: TemporaryStart date: January 6, 2025End date: December 6, 2025Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pmPay Rate: $20.75-$24.00 per hour, based on experienceCORI: Not requiredDescription:This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) will provide general and advanced reference and research assistance for undergraduates, graduates and faculty in the College of Natural Sciences and the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences a ...

Summary: Under the general supervision of Coordinator of Adult Services the Librarian I-Reference performs duties pertaining to adult services including patron assistance, planning and presentation of programs, and collection development.Duties & ResponsibilitiesAnswers in-person, telephone and e-mail questions and directs patrons conducting research using resources in multiple formats.Assists patrons and colleagues in teen services.Helps patrons locate and select materials, including showing and teaching patrons how to access and use the library’s digital resources, such as Libby & Hoopla.Provides reference and reader’s advisory service by giving book talks and reviews.Plans, develops and conducts programs and services for adults, including computer classes.Participates in out ...

The Town of Needham is seeking passionate individuals to fill the part-time position ofReference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library. Reporting to the Reference Supervisor, the Reference Librarian will support in a patron-facing capacity, assisting in providing information, reader’s advisory, and supporting in the implementation of activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an interest in supporting and instructing patrons on the use of library resources, and a passion for serving the Needham community.ScheduleAfter Labor Day through the Sunday before Memorial Day weekendWeek 3 Rotation: Sunday 12:45-6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Week 4 Rotation: Sunday 12:45-6:00 p.m.From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendWeek 1 Rotation: S ...

Position SummaryLibrary Assistants at the Providence Athenæum provide services to members and visitors while working at the circulation desk and in the visitor center. Duties for this position involve clerical, paraprofessional, and library-based work, with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service. Staff must be courteous, efficient, and helpful, and must represent the institution well in this front-facing position. Library Assistants work under the general supervision of the Circulation Manager.  A regular commitment of 6-8 weekend hours is required, with the opportunity to cover shifts in the instance of staff absences during the week and on weekends.Duties- Welcoming members and visitors and providing general information about the library, programs, etc.- Circulating library ...

The Town of Needham is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the part-time position of Children’s Reference Librarian at the Needham Free Public Library.It is an exciting time to join the Needham Free Public Library team! Our new Strategic Plan for FY2023-2027 positions the library to continue to meet the community’s needs for years to come. In addition, our recent Library Space Utilization Study reimagines the library’s interior space in four phases to enhance the work we do for our patrons and the community. Along with diverse collections, plentiful programming, and great services, the Needham Free Public Library is on track to be the go-to place for new and current library workers.ScheduleMondays and Wednesdays: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pmSaturdays: Either 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 ...

The Library Technical Services Coordinator provides leadership and is responsible for Library Technical Services operations, including acquisitions, cataloging and inventory control, resource discovery, proxy server access, and special collections. The position provides collection development support for all formats, including but not limited to managing vendor relations, collection statistics and analysis, and convening collection development meetings with librarian liaisons. The Coordinator prepares original and copy cataloging records for materials in all formats and oversees the provision of additional copy cataloging and processing support. This position functions as the main technical contact for Bristol's integrated library system (KOHA through the Higher Education Libraries of Mass ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a Metadata Services Manager to provide leadership, vision, and expertise for bibliographic description, overseeing a team of cataloging staff and managing cataloging operations for all collections, including general, media, digital, and special collections. This position requires a deep knowledge of bibliographic data and cataloging best practices as well as a thorough understanding of how the catalog impacts resource discoverability. The Metadata Services Manager will oversee the creation, maintenance, and enrichment of metadata in support of robust discovery of library collections.Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Metadata Services Manager will provide original and complex copy cataloging for library materials in all formats, including ...

The Boston University Libraries seek a Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to serve as a skilled practitioner on all matters of bibliographic description and metadata management. Reporting to the Metadata Services Manager, the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian provides original and complex cataloging for library materials in all formats. This position will serve a critical role in implementing bibliographic metadata practices and policies, collaborating closely with colleagues to evaluate and document policies, procedures and workflows for traditional cataloging, database maintenance, and non-MARC metadata creation within the Libraries. This position requires a deep knowledge of bibliographic data and cataloging best practices as well as a thorough understanding of how the catalog impacts re ...

Part-time Assistant Children’s LibrarianSummary: The children’s library assistant position is mainly responsible for circulation and assisting patrons of all ages. The children’s library assistant will need to provide services mainly to children and families but may be asked to work upstairs at our adult services desk as needed.Responsibilities:Attend staff meetings and training as needed.Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to weeding books, helping prepare crafts, and cleaning the patron areas.Cataloging and processing as needed.Reader’s advisory and/or familiarity with book suggestion web-based services.Shelve returned materials and shelf-read.Assisting patrons with basic directional questions by phone or in-house. Refer complex questions to the reference libra ...

The Providence Athenæum, an independent, member-supported nonprofit library dedicated to the promotion of the humanities, seeks an events coordinator to manage and execute the library’s public and private events. This is a temporary position to cover parental leave. The period of employment will run from late January to early July 2025. Reports to: Director of EngagementFull time/part time: part time, 20 hours/weekHourly/salary: hourlyExempt/non-exempt: non-exemptBenefits: part-time sick leaveCompensation: $20-$25/hour, dependent on experiencePosition summary:The Events Coordinator oversees the Athenæum’s events and manages the Athenæum’s rental program. Responsibilities include coordinating event logistics, running the simulcast system, maintaining the events calendar, staffing e ...

Reporting to the Director of Research and Instruction within Library Services, the Instruction & Design Librarian acts as a liaison to the Sciences & Mathematics Division of the college. The librarian will create equitable, student-centered, and integrated learning experiences for students in partnership with colleagues in R&I.The librarian facilitates use of information in research, teaching, and learning through collaborative relationships with faculty and peers. They teach in a variety of modalities: one-shot instruction sessions, embedded course support, video recordings, asynchronous learning modules, and student consultations.The librarian also designs and conducts assessments of the library’s instruction program; integrates information literacy instruction into digital ...

Summary: The Newport Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Young Adult Librarian. This position is 20 hours per week including evening and rotating Saturday hours. Occasional Sunday hours are required as needed. This is a shared position with another Young Adult Library Associate.Duties:Reference Services· Provides readers’ advisory and reference services to all patrons.· Compiles bibliographies and instructional materials to meet the needs of young adults.· Provides instruction to groups and individuals, both formally and informally, regarding the use of Library materials and services.· Provides technical assistance to patrons using electronic resources in the Library including printing, monitoring PCs, troubleshooting, databas ...

The Davisville Free Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. Hours will be Monday and Friday, 9:30am-2pm, and 1-2 Saturdays per month 10am-3pm, with the possibility for occasional substitute hours. Hourly rate is $16/hr. For more information or to apply please email Amanda Chapman at staff@davisvillefreelibrary.org.Duties will include:Assisting with opening/closing the libraryStaffing the circulation deskOverseeing the holds processProviding in-person and telephone assistance to the publicTroubleshooting technologyPlanning/performing a weekly Music and Movement program for babies and toddlers, as well as possible assistance with other children’s programmingQualified candidates should have:Ability to work effectively with staff and the public in a professional mannerProficiency w ...

The Rhode Island Collection houses primary and secondary source materials in varying formats including photographs, postcards, books, microfilms, newspapers, maps, ephemera, other printed materials, digital images, and some audio/video. This employee must be committed to improving access to and visibility of the RI Collections and the library through reference, programming, exhibits, digitization, bibliographic means, and general outreach.This position plays a central role in helping to move the institution forward towards achieving its overall goals. As part of the Special Collections Department, the Rhode Island Collections are considered at the forefront of our services and collections.Maintain and operate the Library’s Rhode Island Collections including the management of reference se ...

The Town of Needham is seeking a passionate, dedicated individual to fill the full-time position of Assistant Director of Public Library at the Needham Free Public Library. Under the direction of the Director of Public Library, the Assistant Director will provide support in the overall management of the library in administrative, professional, and supervisory duties, including matters of policy, personnel, and established strategic plan. This position supervises, directly and indirectly, an average of 14 full-time and 33 part-time employees.The ideal candidate for this role has strong leadership experience, wishes to utilize their creativity to partner with the Library team on cutting-edge and innovative ideas, and is independently-motivated in achieving goals that support the overall stra ...

Springfield City Library has an exciting leadership opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. The new Manager of Technical Services and Collection Development will be based at our Central Library and oversee the work of cataloging and acquisitions workers as well as manage our significant collections budget, including endowments and trusts, of approximately $750,000. They will take a lead role in developing collections of all formats, coordinating the work of multiple selectors. Long-term, they will be involved in revising our Collection Development Policy after our new Strategic Priorities are adopted (2025). The annual salary is $68,030.04. Are you ready to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals in a very busy urban library system? Each year, we welcome over 600,000 ...

The Pawtucket Public Library is looking for a part-time Children’s Librarian. The responsibilities of this position includes planning and presenting programs for children, collection development, reference services, advertising programs and services, representing the library in the community, and participating in ongoing educational opportunities. The applicant should have a strong service oriented philosophy to work in a busy public library that serves a multi-ethnic community. ...