JOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Coordinator of Adult Services, this position provides reference, technology help and readers' advisory services to the public at the Central Library including the delivery of information through a variety of digital formats.This is a 16 hour per week part time position with no benefits. Some nights and weekends required.SALARY$18.00 per hour; 16 hours per weekMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s Degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library AssociationOne year of experience preferredAbility to travel to required locations in a timely mannerESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSProvides exemplary customer service.Provides Reference and Readers’ Advisory Services for the public, including the delivery of information through a variety ...

General Statement of DutiesProvides public library services at library locations; performs directly related work as required.Examples of Essential WorkDetermines patron needs and provides guidance, information, technological assistance, readers advisory and related library services;Maintains a knowledge of informational services within the library and provides research and reference services to patrons on a wide variety of subjects and educational levels;Explores all possible information sources for inquiring patrons, including all materials within the Library system of Manchester, contributing Libraries in the inter-library loan program and other related sources as necessary;Maintains a safe and secure library environment through monitoring patrons adherence to library procedures and guid ...

The Summer Outreach Services Intern will primarily assist the Book Mobile librarian in bringing library services into the community via our grant-funded Mobile Library Lab. The intern will help set up popup libraries at remote locations around town, help facilitate library programs, promote library services and provide exemplary customer service to all ages.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Assist librarians with setup of popup libraries including tables, books, book carts, displaysAssist outreach and teen librarians with recurring youth programming at remote locations such as summer campsAssist with the Mobile Library Lab by maintaining the collection and accompanying the librarians to Mobile Library stopsAssist with the unloading and loading of materials related to Mobile ...

Coventry Public Library is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian who is eager to work with the public and provide excellent customer service. Primary tasks include providing reference to patrons in-person, via telephone, chat and email; assisting and instructing patrons on the computer; keeping up with current library trends and services; and performing additional library related duties as required.Other duties include arranging displays and participating in collection development and maintenance.A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school is required. Must have a knowledge of principles and practices of professional library work; knowledge of current trends in reference services and library services for patrons of all ages; ability to interact effectively ...

Department Head - Youth ServicesThe Department Head, Youth Services has overall responsibility for the management andadministration of collections, programs and services for children and teens and the training,supervision and evaluation of department staff. The Department Head is part of the library'smanagement team and in the absence of the Director may be in charge of the library.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Is responsible to the Library Director.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Supervises Department Assistant(s), Information/Reference Assistants and Technicians assignedto Youth Services. May supervise other staff in the absence of the Library Director.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIDUTIES**:• Trains and supervises and evaluates staff, plans departmental services and projects, andprovides budge ...

TOWN OF WATERFORDTechnical Assistant – Technical & Circulation ServicesWaterford Public LibraryA. PURPOSE OF POSITION:This position is responsible for cataloging and classifying all formats of library materials. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the library’s integrated library system and other library technology and technical and circulation services functions, as well as provide support and back-up to department clerical staff. Technical proficiency and the ability to work independently are essential.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Department head.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Catalogs and classifies all formats of library materials· Receives library shipments and leased materials· Assists in maintaining an u ...

The Community College of Vermont seeks an innovative, flexible, and collaborative professional for the position of Reference and Teaching Resources Librarian. As a member of VSCS Library team, this position serves the reference and instruction needs of CCV students and faculty, and partners with the librarians and library staff from Vermont State University as well as the Chancellor’s office in providing comprehensive library services to both college communities.As part of the College’s goals to support a strong teaching and learning environment, the Reference & Teaching Resources librarian partners with relevant college departments to enhance online instruction, provide robust information literacy curricular integration, and help faculty promote lifelong learning and 21st century ...

The Brownell Library is seeking a candidate for the position of part time Circulation Associate. The ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about public service, self-directed, creative, and able to excel as a part of a team in our small, busy library.This individual is the primary contact for all circulation related functions and is a welcoming presence in the library. The duties for this position include opening and closing the library, handling incoming and outgoing items at the circulation desk, issuing library cards, answering the phone and library email, assisting with patron questions or referring those questions to other staff members, and other circulation related duties as required. This individual also assists the director in marketing library services and programs u ...

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of services for children, their caregivers, tweens and teens. Must be very comfortable with all ages – from newborn through 18. Must be friendly and approachable with a solid commitment to patron services and meeting the needs of the community. Must adopt a teamwork mindset as we will be working as a team. ...

The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies in the Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island is hiring a Lecturer specializing in Library and Information Studies, beginning in Fall, 2022. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, academic year appointment through June 2023 with the possibility of renewal, annually, based on performance and the availability of funding. ...

Overview:Serve as the initial point of contact for students, faculty, and staff at the single service desk. Assist patrons at service points, computer stations, over the phone, through email, and elsewhere in the library. Provide customer service and access to available services and resources, such as library account creation, book and technology lending, interlibrary loans, course reserves, faculty document delivery, campus delivery, and print and online resources. Provide basic and timely research support to patrons, which involves intermediate-problem solving, independent decision-making, and advanced-problem referrals to librarians and other staff in the library. Answer phones, greet and direct visitors to appropriate areas or person. May act as a liaison through various communicating ...

The Library Director is responsible for all operations of the Library and its facilities, and the development and implementation of its service programs to respond effectively to the needs of the community. The Director manages all Library resources and personnel, develops and monitors the budget, oversees facilities, assists the Board of Trustees with long range planning and policy development, and plans and implements overall library goals and objectives.The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and is an at-will employee. ...

Overview:Assist with the development and implementation of metadata strategies (policies, procedures, and workflows) that support the management of, discovery and access to, and future directions for teaching, learning, and research (TLR) digital collections.Essential Duties:1. Describe Library-created and other College digital assets using internal guidelines andXML-based metadata standards and authorities. Create repository records, either entering batch data into upload spreadsheets or directly entering data into repository forms, adhering to internal guidelines and external standards.2. Review and assist with quality control of metadata created by other Library staff and student assistants for adherence to metadata guidelines and standards, and over all consistency. Correct data in bat ...

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Director of the Ayer Library is responsible for the management of all aspects of the library including services and building maintenance. The Director is to uphold the policies established by the Library Board of Trustees, the stipulations of the Acts of Incorporation of the Ayer Library passed by the legislature in 1894, the regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local guidelines as they apply to the Ayer Library.SupervisorsThe Director works under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees with considerable latitude for independent judgement and action.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe Director is responsible for supervising all members of staff.Duties• Plans and initiates goals and o ...

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Lynnfield Public Library is seeking a collaborative and engaging Director to lead the library in its rapidly changing role as Lynnfield's central community and cultural center. Our Library Director will spearhead the delivery of both traditional and emerging services for Lynnfield library patrons.The Director plans, organizes and manages all aspects of the library in conformity with policies established by the Library Board of Trustees, a five-member elected board, along with other town policies, and with State, Federal and municipal laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with patience and experience working with a vast demographic of individuals.This position reports directly to the Library Board of Trustees and will fulfill the foll ...

This position reports to the Head of Information Services and is responsible for providing responsive and effective circulation and research support across all aspects of Information Services operations. A key role on the library’s information services team, this position is accountable for activities related to both Circulation and Reference operations within Information Services, including borrower services, interlibrary loan, collection development, reference, instruction and outreach. The incumbent is expected to deliver point-of-need assistance to library customers and visitors, including first tier technology support and troubleshooting in the library’s new public service spaces.Effectively assist with all Information Services operations, circulation and patron database, delivery ...

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Library & Information Services, the Assistant Law Librarian, Collection Services is responsible for overseeing the collection services operations of the law library: print and digital acquisitions, archives, collection development and maintenance, cataloging & metadata, digital resources management, the institutional repository, preservation, processing, and serials. As part of the management team, provides service centered vision, leadership, and planning for collection services. As part of the research and instruction team, provides legal reference, research, and instruction. ...

The Newport Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the position ofPart Time Young Adult Librarian. This position is 24 hours per week including evening and rotating Saturday hours.Duties:Reference Services· Provides Readers’ Advisory and reference services to all patrons, as required.· 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, including use of electronic resources and the public access catalog.· Provides technical assistance to patrons using electronic resources in the library including printing, monitoring PCs, troubleshooting, database use, mobile printing, e-books, e-a ...

Music Librarian – Greenwich Library (CT)Join theGreenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next Music Librarian. For 217 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community. Greenwich Library, aLibrary Journal“Five Star Library,” proudly serves the 63,518 residents of the Town of Greenwich through its Main library (104,000 s/f) and two branch libraries, the Byram Shubert Library and the Cos Cob Library. With a dedicated staff of 61 Full-time (91 FTE including part-time), a $10 million annual budget from public and private sources, and following a major renovation of the Main Library, the Library is implementing plansto serve the contemporary needs and interests of its community.Responsibilities.Under the direction ...

The Town of South Kingstown has an exciting Librarian position available within the South Kingstown Public Library. The Library Division is accepting applications for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This full time position will work Monday 10am to 6pm, Tuesday 1pm to 8pm, and Wednesday through Friday 9am to 5pm with rotating Saturdays.This professional position is responsible for providing reference and reader’s advisory assistance to children, young adults, adults and parents; collection development; planning, publicizing and conducting weekly story times for the two (2) year old age group and three (3) to five (5) year old age group as well as a variety of other programs for children and young adults through the year. The position will work in collaboration with other Youth S ...

Join our team as the newly-established Neighborhood & Adult Literacy Manager! Among your duties will be responsibility for the implementation and oversight of adult literacy and basic education programs throughout the library system. You will also have responsibility for a branch library. For over 25 years, our adult basic education program, Read/Write/Now, has worked with community members to change their lives in learner-identified ways: achieving a driver's license, learning to read so they can help their children with homework or read a bedtime story, getting a library card, earning a promotion at work, and becoming U.S. citizens. Now it's time to spread this good work across our 9 location library system in proven and innovative ways. If you have experience and a degree in educati ...

The East Forest Park Branch Library is one of the busiest in our beautiful city! Help set the vision for the branch and play an important role in carrying it out. The branch opened to the public in 2019 as a brand-new building with a large Community Room for programming and performances. There are a makerspace, a teen room, a children's room, and plenty of up-to-date technology to enjoy. Outside you'll find reading gardens, a patio for programming and relaxing, and significant open space. The neighborhood is well-loved by the neighborhood it serves. See inside here.The Supervisor at our East Forest Park Branch Library is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library.This includes staff supervision, public interaction, programming, facility manageme ...

TOWN OF WATERFORDTechnical Assistant – Technical & Circulation ServicesWaterford Public LibraryA. PURPOSE OF POSITION:This position is responsible for cataloging and classifying all formats of library materials. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the library’s integrated library system and other library technology and technical and circulation services functions, as well as provide support and back-up to department clerical staff. Technical proficiency and the ability to work independently are essential.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Department head.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Catalogs and classifies all formats of library materials· Receives library shipments and leased materials· Assists in maintaining an u ...

Successful community programming is one of the pillars of library service. In collaboration with Truro Library staff, you will be responsible for taking the lead in coordinating, planning, and executing programming that is educational, entertaining, and enriching for all ages.• You plan and execute programs, presentations, workshops, and participatory experiences for patrons of all ages.• You are comfortable coordinating a wide range of program from panel discussions to arts and crafts.• You work collaboratively with other members of the Truro Library staff to generate outreach efforts.• You cultivate relationships with community members and organizations to garner feedback, and potential partnerships.• You seek outside sources of funding to sustain our high level of programming. ...

Summary: The Cataloging Lead performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, database maintenance, and provides inventory support for the Newport Public Library. Essential Duties:• Adds accurate bib, item and volume level records to Ocean State Library’s (OSL) Sierra ILS. • Categorizes and classifies all library materials, including books, A/V, periodicals, and non-traditional lending materials.• Ensures all material can be retrieved conveniently using standardized methods and guidelines.• Evaluates content collection items and applies call numbers that both work for the item and the collection as a whole. • Runs reports monthly to maintain collection consistency, accuracy and monitors for borrowing trends.• Updates department documentation.• Attends meeti ...

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, 6:30pm to 2:30am. Under the direction of the Robert L. Carothers Library'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. ...

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Marketing and Technology Librarian. This person will be responsible for promoting library programs and services on social media and other platforms and will provide technology instruction both onsite and out in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing as well as instruction and/or programming and possess excellent computer literacy, communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 25-hour/week position with retirement and life insurance benefits. MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is preferred but not required. Days, evenings and Saturday rotations are required. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Please email a tho ...

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Library Assistant to work in our Children’s Department. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a diverse population of children and their families, both in house and out in the community, and will be comfortable working in an urban setting. They will have strong technology skills and experience providing reference and readers advisory services and developing creative programming for children. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential. This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services. Candidates with a demonstrated talent for marketing children’s programming willbe given extra consideration. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 20-hour per week, year-round positi ...

The Pawtucket Public Library is looking for a Children's Librarian who has a strong service oriented philosophy to work in a busy public library that serves a multi-ethnic community.Duties include but not limited to:Providing reference and reader's advisory serviceParticipates in the development of the library's collectionPlan, presents and publicizes children's programsMinimum Requirements: A Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution and course work in library services to children. Applicants must have knowledge of current technology used in a Children's Library.Starting salary: $28.88 per hours to start, salary range $548.89 to $594.25 within one year.Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, and city holidaysHours: 19 hours Preferred schedule - Monday 9am - 1pm, ...

The Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library or learning resource center of a Community College providing library services to students, faculty, and citizens of the communities served by the College.These professional responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum including reference services; online, original, and copy cataloging; inter-library loan management; collection development; circulation management; acquisitions; and teaching students and faculty in the use of such library resources as online access to information, bibliographic search, access to print materials and methods of research for academic course materials. In addition, the library relies to an increasing extent on computer-based information technology. Therefore, the ...