Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2022Applications will be reviewed beginning April 25, 2022The Global Curatorial Project Archivist is a project-based position housed at the John Hay Library in partnership with the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ). The Global Curatorial Project (GCP) was founded in 2014 to be a network of scholars, curators, and educators who are committed to creating innovative forms of public history about the historical social system of racial slavery and the ways in which it continues to shape our world. The GCP is led by CSSJ and the Center for the Study of Global Slavery (CSGS) at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Together, they convened 10 partner institutions located in Africa, Europe, and South Americ ...

The Mayor Salvatore Mancini Union Free Library Board of Trustees are looking for a responsiblecustodian to maintain the external and internal appearance of our library.Qualifications:· Experience in a custodian role focused on large building upkeep.· Ability to Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work.· Responsible for cleaning and miscellaneous maintenance requests as well as repairs to the facilities.· Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.Responsibilities:The Maintenance Custodians essential duties and responsibilities (but not limited to):· perform routine custodial maintenance· cleaning and sanitizing of all areas within the library· maintains supply levels (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc)· grounds keeping (sidewalks, parking lots, common areas, planting a ...

The City of East Providence and the Public Library Board of Trustees seek an enthusiastic, visionary, community minded leader as its next Library Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, exhibit a clear vision and commitment to librarianship and community engagement, articulate and advocate the Library’s strategic direction, provide sound fiscal management, promote proactive leadership in technology integration, and promote collaborative relationships within the Library and throughout the community.The Library has an annual budget of $2,680,115 supported by municipal funding along with additional support from the State of Rhode Island. The Library System is comprised of the main Weaver Library, the Riverside Branch Library and the Fuller Creative Lear ...

Mohr Library has a part time Library Assistant position available for someone to work an average of 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.To be considered, applicants must have a pleasant, helpful manner, be dependable, detail oriented, and have the ability to multi-task. 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 computer. To qualify, applicants must have earned a high school ...

Johnson & Wales University seeks a qualified librarian for this full-time, year-round position to manage integrated library systems operations associated with effective metadata representation, discovery and sharing of library and archival collections. The ideal candidate will have experience doing caltaloging and interlibrary loan operations using MARC, OCLC WorldCat, and applying LCSH, RDA plus other relevant cataloging, classification and metadata standards. Other important qualities include the ability to generate usage data reports in a timely manner; work collaboratively with teammates on special projects; represent JWU on peer committees of the Higher Education Library & Information Network; and supervise assistants hired from the university's diverse student population. ...

The Maine State Library is seeking a director to lead the Library Development Division. The primary focus of the Public Service Manager II: Director of Library Development, is to administer statewide programs, and to directly manage and oversee operating, support and administrative functions of the Library Development Division of the Maine State Library. The Director of Library Development implements program policies and initiatives in support of the Maine State Library’s goals and objectives and is a member of the Maine State Library’s senior management team. Supervision is exercised over a variety of personnel and work is performed under the direction of the State Librarian. The impact of the programs managed by this position has a significant impact on the overall mission of the Mai ...

The Rhode Island College Library is excited to announce the job posting for the Assistant Professor, Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian (Tenure Track) position.The Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian provides vision and leadership in directing and managing the College’s Special Collections and Digital Initiatives and Scholarship units to provide Rhode Island College members and the community access to locally produced content and the College’s unique collections. This person processes primary source materials including rare books, manuscripts, college archives, and photographs that require specialized storage and services; stewards locally produced content, including media, student projects, and faculty publications; oversees the digital initiatives uni ...

Circulation AssistantPart Time Library Technician -Circulation – assists patrons, check in/out library material, registers patrons for library cards, collects overdue fines, answer phone, and shelves materials. Previous employment in the public services department of a public library a plus. Computer experience and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and the public is required. $13.50 an hour. Includes evenings 4-8 pm and e/o Fridays/Saturdays 9-5. Closed Saturdays July and August. To apply send resume with references to admin@lincolnlibrary.com with PT circ in subject line. Application period closes April 23, 2022 or when filled. ...

The Whipple Free Library is seeking an energetic, creative individual with excellent interpersonal, leadership and technical skills to join our library family in the key leadership role of Director.Responsibilities:Participates, with the Board of Trustees, in an ongoing formal planning process which identifies and addresses community and Library needs, provides direction for Library development, and evaluates Library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs.Recruits, schedules, supervises, regularly meets with and evaluates staff. Provides opportunities for staff training and career development. Values and effectively uses volunteers.Becomes the face of the Library, promoting and maintaining good relationships with the community and Library staff, Friends of the Library, the L ...

The Neighborhood & Adult Literacy Manager is responsible for the implementation and oversight of adult literacy and basic education programs throughout the library system. They will also have responsibility for a branch library. Responsible for administrative and professional work in the management of personnel, services, and operations of adult literacy programs and branch teams. Work is performed with professional independent administrative judgment in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Library Department, with review by the Library Director through reports and conferences. Supervision is exercised over other employees as assigned.QualificationsDemonstrated ability to plan, assign, coordinate and supervise the work of a library department.Extensive knowledge of librar ...

TheChildren’s Librarianposition is based in the busy, progressive Children's Room of our Central Library. Springfield City Library has an exciting career opportunity waiting for just the right candidate. Are you the one? 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 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items!The person selected for this position will be part of a dynamic team and focus on reference, reader’s advisory, outreach, collection development, and programming for children. Work is performed under the general direction of the Children's Services S ...

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 ...

The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, community-engaged candidates for four part-time Librarian positions. Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield by watching the videos linked below, then apply by Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Each year, we welcome over 600,000 visitors throughout our nine locations and offer more than 5,500 programs for adults, teens, and children. Our 77,672 registered patrons account for circulation of nearly 600,000 items.The four Librarian positions are based at four of our neighborhood branch libraries. The person hired for this job will create and deliver programs, answer reference questions, provide reader’s ad ...

The Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett is seeking a dynamic individual to oversee a very busy children’s room in our seaside community. The library provides services for over 15,000 residents, college students, senior citizens and visitors. Our library is known for friendly service with an inviting and welcoming setting.As a department supervisor, the Youth Services Librarian will be responsible for both traditional and non-traditional services to children of all ages, young adults and their caregivers. Priorities are building and maintaining an engaging diverse collection of materials. Developing, planning and promoting age appropriate programming for infants to young adults using a variety of formats. Building partnerships and providing outreach to local community groups, ...

JOB SUMMARYThe Circulation Assistant staffs the circulation desk during library operating hours under the direction of the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. This position is for 4 days a week, for a total of 22 hours a week, with additional days possible as needed. Duties include welcoming members and visitors, providing front-line patron assistance, circulating materials to members and other authorized borrowers, assisting in shelving of books and periodicals, and answering incoming calls and directing patron queries to appropriate staff for resolution. The Circulation Assistant will also assist other library staff with projects related to the operation of the library as assigned, such as checking in new periodicals, deaccessioning weeded materials, printing new labels, etc. RE ...

The Lincoln Public Library is seeking a librarian who enjoys working with children to provide exceptional customer service in a part-time capacity in our very active library. Duties include implementing programs for children and babies, assisting and instructing children in the use of library services and resources, providing reference assistance, reader advisory, shelving material, and assisting with collection development.Approximately 16 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday and Tuesday mornings, and every other Saturday 9-5, Library closed Saturdays during July and August. An ALA-accredited M.L.S. preferred, but candidates working toward their M.L.S. with previous experience working in a public library will be considered. Pay rate for M.L.S. is $21 an hourPlease forward resume and r ...

NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARYPOSITION DESCRIPTIONTitle: Reference Librarian – Part-time, eighteen (18) hours per week. Reports to the Head of Reference and Adult Services.The Newport Public Library is seeking an energetic individual with a strong commitment to public service, and who can work independently with minimal supervision for the position of part-time reference librarian. Hourly pay is commensurate with qualifications.Duties:1) Assist in the provision of reference services in the adult area.A. Provide one-on-one assistance to patrons regarding use of library resources including the library catalog and electronic databases.B. Provide Reader’s Advisory to patrons using a variety of adult resources both online and in print.C. Provide referral services to meet informational needs outside ...

The Cumberland Public Library has an opening for Part-Time Children’s Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is creative, energetic, and enjoys working with children and their families. Duties include assisting with the provision of children’s services; managing department in absence of Children’s Librarian; reference and research assistance; reader’s advisory; assistance with computer catalog and bibliographic instruction; programming both in person and virtually; supervision of pages and volunteers; displays and exhibit case; maintaining the collection; clerical duties. This is a paraprofessional position under the supervision of the Children Services Coordinator. Knowledge of library practices, techniques, and materials is a plus - although not required. Ca ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a personable, public service oriented individual to work in their busy Circulation Department.Duties include checking materials in and out, issuing new library cards, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, computer assistance, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include supervising volunteers, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed. Must have excellent communication skills, ability to shelve books in proper alphabeticaland numerical order, and possess mid-level computer skills. ...

Position Summary:The Reference and Instruction Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship serving the information needs of students, faculty, and the residents of the communities served by the College. Responsibilities include the design, development, delivery, and assessment of information literacy instruction in on-ground, hybrid, and online courses; reference services; individual research consultations; liaison responsibilities for academic departments and programs; and collection development and maintenance.Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skillsalong with strongInforma ...

LIBRARY ASSISTANT – ADULT SERVICESThe West Warwick Public Library is seeking a creative, dynamic individual for the position ofAdult Services Assistant. The ideal candidate is flexible, creative, forward-thinking, andpassionate about serving the community in new and innovative ways. The Adult ServicesAssistant works in the reference department and assists the Head of Adult Services and theAdult Services Librarian in the daily operations of the department including customer serviceand information inquiries, collection organization and management, and technology assistance.This is a part time, 19 hours per week position that requires the ability to work afternoons,evenings, and alternating Saturdays. Starting pay is $12.25/hr. Send resume and cover letter toamber@wwpl.org.Key Responsibilit ...

Westerly Library and Wilcox Park seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented, highly enthusiastic, and public service oriented individual to work in their busy Children’s Department. The ideal candidate will possess an ability to work with children of all ages and their families.Duties include assisting with Children’s Room programs, assisting patrons in locating books on our shelves and reserving books through interlibrary loans, answering phones, and shelving materials. Additional duties may include developing online and in person programs, providing computer assistance to patrons, enforcing library policy, and assisting in other library departments as needed. ...

Barrington Public Library - Part-Time Library Assistant (Makerspace)Barrington Public Library seeks a candidate for the part-time, 15-hour a week position of Library Assistant to aid in the operation of the library’s new “Makerspace Studio.” Additional on-call hours in the Children’s Department may also be available.Pay rate is $17.00 per hourResponsibilities and Duties:Become proficient in a variety of makerspace tools.Manage patron access to the makerspace (checking-in, tracking usage) during open hours.Actively engage with patrons and educate them on makerspace concepts.Clearly instruct proper use of library tools and equipment.Ensure all equipment is shut down properly and left in good working order.Qualifications:Demonstrated competency in computer use including internet, emai ...

Working with RILINK staff, RILINKExecutive Director is responsible for overall services to the member libraries as well asbudgeting and billing.The Executive Director's responsibilities also include planning and development, publicity, and grant writing. ...

Executive Director, RILINK (Rhode Island Library Information Network for Kids)RILINK is a consortium of 200+ school libraries formed for the purpose of resource sharing and shared library automation. The Executive Director is responsible for overall services to the member libraries as well as budgeting and billing. Responsibilities also include planning and development, publicity, and grant writing. This is a part-time position, and the starting date is July 1, 2022. Find more information or to apply online-https://rilink.libwizard.com/f/application. ...

The Town of Dover, MA (6,300 population) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director for its nationally recognized library. The Director manages and oversees the daily operation of the library services, team and its facilities. The Director works in close cooperation with the Trustees, serving as an advisor and as an active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, planning, and oversight of all services offered to the patrons of the library. The Library Director reports to the Board of Library Trustees and carries out job duties in accordance with established laws, regulations and policies in collaboration with the Town Administrator.Requires a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited graduate school and a Certificate of Professional Librarianship issued b ...

This full-time, 37.5 hours/week job is based at thebeautiful Central Library. The Supervisor works collaboratively with the Manager of Adult & Youth Information Services and a team of seven librarians. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and scheduling of the adult reference desks at the Central Library, and they assist the Manager in planning system-wide adult services goals and activities.The Supervisor provides reference and reader's advisory service at the Central Library in person, over the telephone, through email, via chat, or other emerging technologies; supervises reference staff, assists the Manager in recruitment, training, professional development, counseling, evaluation, and coaching of staff; has collection development duties including referen ...

OVERVIEWManage and coordinate the library’s electronic information resources and systems; act as a vendor liaison for electronic resources and services; perform all systems administration functions for the library’s integrated library system (ILS); manage other library specific software; communicate with the campus Information Technology (IT) Department staff to resolve problems; manage the usage statistics for electronic information resources; provide reference coverage and library instruction sessions; and participate in budget management with library administration.CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDirect, coordinate, administer, monitor, and evaluate the library’s electronic information resources and systems: o Act as vendor liaison for electronic information; investig ...

Title: Part Time Young Adult LibrarianThe Newport Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Part Time Young Adult Librarian. This position is 24 hours per week including evening and rotating Saturday hours. This is a shared position with another Young Adult Librarian.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 lib ...

This position is responsible for providing responsive and effective circulation and reference support across all aspects of the Information Services Department. A key role on the library’s information services team, this position is accountable for activities related to both circulation and reference operations, including borrower services, interlibrary loan, ready reference, and outreach. The incumbent is expected to deliver point-of-need assistance and support to library customers and visitors, including first and second level technology support and troubleshooting.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Willing to work evenings and weekends as required.Contribute to special projects, library-wide initiatives, and sponsor changes and improvements.Participate in library marketing, includi ...