This position works directly with public library staff and trustees at the local level to promote library development throughout one of four regions in Kentucky.Duties Include but not limited to:Will provide site visits to local libraries in the West Region.Attend local board meetings and meetings for library staff.Provide assistance and guidance to the local libraries in essential areas including governance and administration, strategic planning, personnel, budget preparation, policy and procedure development and community relations.Work in collaboration with library directors to analyze the services the library currently provides and identify areas for improvement for libraries within the geographical region.Perform other duties as assigned.The successful candidate for this position will ...

Middle Georgia Regional Library invites you to apply for the position of Reference Librarian. The Reference Librarian is a vital team member in fulfilling the Library’s mission “to connect all people to the information necessary to improve their lives through excellent services and materials.”Our work culture:Middle Georgia Regional Library fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork is necessary to make a difference. Our staff is the engine that drives our award-winning facilities, innovative programming, and extensive collections.Diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences bring unique strengths and perspectives to our team. We embrace each member’s unique identity to ensure our service reflects our diverse community.Staff at MGRL enjoy a generous benefits package which i ...

Do you have customer service experience in a retail, food service, or education environment? Are you looking for a career change that will give you an opportunity to showcase your public service skills? Are you an enthusiastic leader who can support a team in an active, fast-paced, and culturally diverse environment?If so, Middle Georgia Regional Library invites you to apply for the position of Head of Circulation. The Head of Circulation is a vital team member in fulfilling the Library’s mission “to connect all people to the information necessary to improve their lives through excellent services and materials.”Our work culture:Middle Georgia Regional Library fosters a collaborative culture where teamwork is necessary to make a difference. Our staff is the engine that drives our awar ...

The Associate Director provides expertise and leadership for User Services, one of five major functional divisions in the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Randall Library. This position oversees circulation operations, information desk services (including email, phone, and chat services), staff and student employees, stack maintenance, and reserves. This position also coordinates assessment activities for the library. This position serves as a member of Randall Library’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) which is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the library and its services, spaces, and resources.This is a 12-month, renewable, non-tenure track special faculty position reporting to the Senior Associate Director.Upon initial appointment, this position ...

Director – Bullitt County Public Library (KY)Opportunity awaits the next Director of theBullitt County Public Library(KY). The five-member Board of Trustees seeks a new leader who will work to fulfill the library’s mission to empower the community through free and open access to relevant, informative, and engaging resources and services. With 74 FTE, a $6.4 million budget, and new facilities, BCPL is poised to meet the evolving needs of its patrons. Open access to technology, information, facilities, and resources are all high priorities for the library and a part of its DNA. Key initiatives include completion of the new central library, promoting the library with local stakeholders, demonstrating the institution’s value to taxpayers, and maintaining a cohesive and positive organizat ...

The Public Services Archivist, under the direction of the Archivist, is responsible for providing reference and research services to patrons. The Public Services Archivist cooperates with the rest of the library staff to ensure quality services to library users in ways consistent with JBC Library policies and procedures. ...

Purpose of Position:Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks a dynamic, patron-focused, non-tenure track librarian to enhance an established Open Educational Resources (OER) program, work directly with and provide support to faculty to adopt, adapt, and create new resources for their courses, and lead initiatives to enhance the program. As part of the Digital Scholarship and Communication Services team, the OER Librarian will cultivate relationships with students, faculty, and staff, participate in projects that support scholarly communication, copyright/intellectual property, and digital humanities work of the department. Aligning directly with the University’s strategic plan, this position will play a pivotal role in ensuring equitable and high-quality resources are available to suppor ...

Purpose of Position:Northern Kentucky University (NKU), as members of the Association of College and Research Libraries Diversity Alliance, seeks a dynamic, patron-focused, early-career librarian to participate in a 2-3-year diversity residency program and is a non-tenure track position. This program will provide a collaborative, supportive environment to allow the resident to gain the requisite skills and competencies required to thrive in academia. This position will also provide a unique opportunity for the resident to help assess how digital humanities are used on campus, research possible services that the library can support, and implement a new digital humanities program that will have lasting impact on NKU’s community (e.g. geospatial/mapping, publishing and document preparation, ...

Purpose of Position:This position, under the general supervision of the Business Officer, will provide support to theadministrative staff within the Dean’s office and serve as the initial point of contact for visitors.This position will also interact with and provide support to other library faculty and staff.This position must exhibit a high level of customer service, communications, writing andorganizational skills for dealing effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and thepublic. High level professionalism and discretion is also required, as is the ability to maintainconfidentiality.Primary Responsibilities:Budget Support:- Process professional development / travel documents for all library personnel- Process supply orders- Initiate purchase requisitions and payment ...

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Works under the direction of the Deputy Director of Libraries to manage the overall administrative operations of assigned agencies (region). Leads regional efforts to promote the Library’s policies, goals, and objectives. Participates as part of Leadership and Regional Management teams to formulate and implement Library standard operating procedures, policy, goals, and strategic plans. Supervises agency managers to facilitate growth, development, performance, and productivity. Manages assigned agencies in terms of overall performance, service patterns, work output, and system efficiency. Administers and/or makes recommendation on regional personnel matters affecting subordinates to include; providing work direction, assignment of duties, interviewing, hiring, trai ...

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume.POSTING DATE: March 28, 2022JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Projects and Outreach, Grade 24LOCATION: Headquarters LibraryDATE AVAILABLE: July 1, 2022SALARY: $43,375 yearly (includes and generous benefits package)HOURS: 40 hour per weekNote: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes (may be asked to work other times as needed).EDUCATION: Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school with knowledge of outreach services for all ages and 1 year of supervisory experience. Must complete pre-employment testing.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Supports the supervisory directives of the Projects & Outreach Department including support of daily funct ...

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.POSTING DATE: March 28, 2022JOB TITLE: Branch Librarian II, Grade 27LOCATION: Inman LibraryDATE AVAILABLE: June 1, 2022SALARY: $50,213 yearly (includes generous benefit package)HOURS: 40 hour per week; may include occasional nights and weekendsEDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school, with knowledge of branch services in public libraries. Must complete pre-employment testing.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Oversees daily functions of the library including scheduling, building needs, patron interactions, and procedures.Builds relationships within the community, attending meetings and connecting to local services.Sets standards for the branch to provide superior customer serv ...

Purpose of Position:The Assistant to the Dean of Steely Library is responsible under the general supervision of the Dean, for a variety of professional functions in the management and operation of the Dean’s Office. In addition to providing primary executive assistance to Dean in the daily execution of their responsibilities, this position has primary responsibility for administrative support and general office management of the Dean’s office.This position must exhibit a high level of customer relations, communications, writing and organizational skills for dealing effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public. High level professionalism and discretion is required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. This position will collaborate closely with oth ...

Under the supervision of the Norfolk Law Library Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, the Law Librarian is responsible for the daily operation and management of Norfolk Law Library and is the primary contact for the public utilizing the Law Library’s resources. This position requires professional work of a confidential nature, independent judgment, initiative and discretion.Duties:• Assists customers in selecting and locating relevant research materials. • Keeps abreast of trends in legal information and resources. • Manages the library’s physical and digital collection, including the purchasing of digital and print resources. • Maintains the library’s archival collection and historical Virginia Code volumes. • Cond ...

A wide range of student and faculty-centered services are the cornerstone of the UNC Greensboro University Libraries’ integral role in the community. As an essential component of education and research at UNC Greensboro, University Libraries offer access to more than four million print and digital items along with innovative programs, support services, and expert personnel to assist patrons in achieving their academic and scholarly goals. For additional information, please visit library.uncg.edu and follow UNCG University Libraries on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.The University Libraries seek an innovative, knowledgeable, service-oriented, and dynamic individual to serve as a STEM Liaison Librarian. The STEM Liaison Librarian will work collaboratively with teaching and library facult ...

The Associate Director provides expertise and leadership for User Services, one of five major functional divisions in the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Randall Library. This position oversees circulation operations, information desk services (including email, phone, and chat services), staff and student employees, stack maintenance, and reserves. This position also coordinates assessment activities for the library. This position serves as a member of Randall Library’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) which is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the library and its services, spaces, and resources.This is a 12-month, renewable, non-tenure track special faculty position reporting to the Senior Associate Director.Upon initial appointment, this position ...

SCAD seeks an experienced cataloging and technical services librarian to join its team in historic Savannah, GA.In this full-time position, your primary responsibility will be to copy cataloging of books and DVDs. You will also catalog print and electronic theses, participate in broader technical services efforts, including physically processing new materials and deaccessioning items from the library catalog, and provide support to ongoing data/collection maintenance efforts and other special projects.The successful candidate has extensive knowledge of all MARC formats, AACR2r, RDA, and LCSH/LC classification schedules. Experience with an online system such as Sierra ILS is essential, and familiarity with cataloging materials in a digital asset management system is preferred. Experience wi ...

SCAD Savannah seeks a head librarian for research and instruction to lead efforts to sustain and advance SCAD Libraries’ support of scholarship and creative inquiry for students and faculty.In this full-time position, you will oversee the visual resources, special collections, and instruction activities at Jen Library, including orientations, workshops, and other course-related education. You will organize the development of online resources like research guides, videos, and tutorials; serve as a resource and guide for colleagues on current issues and best practices in information literacy, research, and scholarship; and serve on library or SCAD committees as assigned. In collaboration with other head and global librarians, you will also contribute to the overall development of informati ...

This position is being reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply *POSITION OVERVIEW:The grant funded, temporary Digital Navigator position is responsible for executing community outreach services to help provide digital equity and inclusion in our communities. This position will provide advanced library services to customers focused on internet and computer skills. Responsible for engaging with customers to provide high quality individual and classroom assistance centered on the skills needed to ensure increasing customer confidence and knowledge with the skills needed to navigate the digital landscape. Provides one-on-one instruction for customers to enhance digital navigation skills and confidence. Provides regularly scheduled programs at locatio ...

The FTCC Librarian I Liaison is funded by Fayetteville Technical Community College through contractual agreement and works at the Spring Lake Branch Library. Additionally, this librarian works the adult reference desk and performs related tasks in support of the Spring Lake Branch Library and its customers.Assists customers, including FTCC students, in obtaining general, detailed, and research information from a variety of print and electronic resources in person, via computer, and by telephone. Provides in-depth reader’s advisory servicesOrients and instructs FTCC students and the public in the use of print and electronic resources. Assists FTCC students and the public in the use of the library catalog and other resource hardware and softwarePlans, coordinates and conducts library progr ...

The Information Literacy Librarian is part of Randall Library’s Research and Instructional Services division, which collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to provide information literacy instruction, assist with research, manage the library collection, and partner on programming, in alignment with the information needs of campus stakeholders. Library faculty in this division proactively engage with campus constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, and materials. This position is responsible for contributing to UNCW student success by promoting information literacy knowledge and skills through the development of information literacy instruction materials; engagement with faculty, staff, and students in University College, English Compos ...

Purpose of Position:The W. Frank Steely Library at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks an innovative and highly collaborative Open Education Program Coordinator who will be instrumental in advancing a growing open educational resource (OER) Program. The Open Education Program Coordinator will communicate broadly and collaborate closely with stakeholders from across the University including students, faculty, staff, and library colleagues to support the role of OER in evolving teaching, learning, and research needs of the NKU community. This position will also be responsible for managing the OER Grant Program, including solicitation and evaluation of proposals, training and support for recipients, and oversight of deliverables. The Open Education Program Coordinator will be responsible ...

This is a temporary positionThis grant funded, temporary position is located at the Library headquarters and is responsible for executing community outreach services to help provide digital equity and inclusion in our communities. This position will provide advanced library services to customers focused on internet and computer skills. Responsible for engaging with customers to provide high quality individual and classroom assistance centered on the skills needed to ensure increasing customer confidence and knowledge. Provides one-on-one instruction for customers to enhance digital navigation skills and confidence. Provides regularly scheduled programs at locations system wide to teach different digital navigation and computer usage skills. Markets programs and services through appropriate ...

POSITION OVERVIEW:This position is located at the Headquarters Library and is responsible for providing advanced library services to customers at the Information Service Desk. Staffs a public service point and provides immediate customer assistance; performs proactive reference; answers complex customer questions about information and technology resources; performs intermediate troubleshooting of library equipment. Trains the public in the use of library resources and equipment, including online catalog and databases. Knows, enforces, and interprets rules governing the use of the library; provides in-depth readers' advisory services; staffs the online chat reference as assigned. Prepares, presents, and schedules classes on basic and intermediate computer skills for the public including (Bo ...

The Student Success Librarian for Online Learning advances the teaching and research mission of the University by contributing to the development, implementation, enhancement, and assessment of the University Libraries’ online learning resources and initiatives. Working in both self-directed and collaborative roles, the librarian will design, deliver, and evaluate online learning resources and technologies to support information literacy and research skills. The Student Success Librarian for Online Learning has responsibility for creating, maintaining, and assessing learning materials to meet defined learning outcomes. The librarian will contribute to an infrastructure of scalable and user-centered instruction, with a particular focus on developing approaches to connect individual learni ...

MiddleGeorgia RegionalLibrary invites you to apply for the position of Reference Librarian -BusinessandNonprofit Center(BANC).Established inMarch2018 the BusinessandNonprofitCenter(BANC)is a one-stop-shop forresourcesandtraining that support thesuccessof businessesor nonprofits.Locatedon the secondfloor ofWashingtonMemorial Library, theBANC is atop-six facilitynationally,andthe onlytraining-tierpublic library resourceof itskind intheregion.Thecenterinspires citizensofGeorgia tobecomenonprofitfoundersandbusinessowners.Classes are offered tolearnhow to useresearch databases, conduct fundraising, find and write grants,andothertopics.TheReferenceLibrarianwill leadtheBANCinfulfillingtheLibrary’s mission “to connect all people totheinformation necessarytoimprove theirlives throughexcellent s ...

The Massanutten Regional Library (MRL) seeks its next Director to fulfill the organization’s mission of being an engaging community partner providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity, and encourage lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will embrace the library vision to be the welcoming heart of the community where all come to learn, discover, create and connect. A non-profit 501(c)(3) library with an annual budget of $2.5 million and approximately 34 FTE, MRL is guided by a twelve-member Board of Trustees; four appointed by the localities served and the remaining eight nominated by the Board. MRL is a seven-branch system, with the Central Library remaining in Harrisonburg, four branches serve Rockingham County, and two branches serve the residents of ...

This position leads the Spring Lake Community Branch and is responsible for hiring, supervising, training, evaluating, and scheduling subordinate supervisors and branch staff to ensure customers are given efficient, prompt, and competent assistance and pleasant working conditions are maintained. Oversees all branch services and operations in accordance with policy and procedures, including Information Services, Youth Services, Circulation Services, and Paging.• Hires, supervises, trains, evaluates, and schedules branch staff to ensure policies and procedures are followed and library goals are met.• Oversees all branch services including Information Services, Youth Services, Circulation Services and Paging. Conducts regular staff meetings and ensures communication between departments an ...

QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Library Science degree (MLS) required. Must have two (2) years experience as a professional librarian. Six months supervisory experience preferred. Experience in providing services to youth is preferred.Equivalent Training/ExperienceTrainee candidates must have at least 12 months experience as a MLS professional librarian.This position is located at the Headquarters library and provides excellent reference service and readers' advisory in youth literature. Develops and presents innovative and dynamic programs for youth from birth through grade 12. Works collaboratively with colleagues, system-wide, on special initiatives such as grants, new service development, and ordering materials• Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and schedules Youth Services staff. Ensur ...

SALARY:$39,885.07 AnnuallyPOSITION OVERVIEW:This position is located at the Headquarters Library Technical Services and acts as primary assistant to the technical services manager; may regularly act as Person-in-Charge in absence of department manager. Responsible for overseeing the general workflow of the department’s acquisitions and processing duties, tracking outstanding orders, and supervising, scheduling & training all Administrative Support Specialists in the department.Maintains accurate financial recordsCopies and edits catalog records for the Integrated Library System (ILS)Supervises adult and juvenile paperback standing orders as well as direct orders and cancellationsTracks grant funds for the collection development sectionOversees and coordinates the department’s daily ...