Central Kansas Library System Job Description________________________________________________________________Position Title: Library System DirectorJOB SUMMARY: Responsible for leadership and management of a sixteen county multi-type library system that seeks to pursue leadership and innovation in library service. Duties will include management of planning, fiscal, personnel, service functions, and legislative advocacy. This position is based in Great Bend, Kansas. It is not a remote position. There will be a six month probationary period.REPORTS TO: System Executive BoardEXEMPT STATUS: This position is professional and administrative, and is considered to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other applicable state and federal laws. No compensation wil ...

Come join the fun at the Lawrence Public Library!We are searching for a creative, ambitious, and enthusiastic individual committed to customer service and who loves working with youth. Your mission will be to work closely with the Youth Services Supervisor, Children's Librarians, and the youth staff to make the library an exciting and welcoming space for babies, teens, and their families.As the Youth Services Assistant, we will need you to:Truly value working with youth and appreciate all of their originalityBe a self-starter who doesn’t mind a busy atmosphereBe spontaneous and unafraid to take risks and learn something newBe knowledgeable about what today’s kids and teens want and be sensitive to their needsCreate enthusiasm for the library when visiting with patronsConnect students a ...

Lawrence Public Library is a welcoming place for everyone. We are seeking a friendly and dedicated Security Officer to join our team. As the first point of contact for visitors, you will play an important role in ensuring the safety and security of patrons, staff, and the library campus.Here’s some of what you’ll do:Act as “Person-In-Charge” with added authority to manage issues and other situations when supervisory staff are not on-site or unavailable.Open the building to the public and secure the building at close.Be a dependable self-starter and have a strong work ethic.Interact respectfully and calmly with the public, even in stressful encounters.Utilize technology including Google suite, security cameras, and incident software to investigate security incidents, write reports, ...

Here’s a great opportunity if you love variety, embrace flexibility, and have a passion for helping people. Library Assistant Substitutes work up to 19 hours weekly, covering shifts on short notice for sick leave and with advance notice for vacation, including evenings and weekends. If you're ready to jump into the action and bring smiles to patrons' faces, we’d love to meet you!What You'll Do:On-the-Go Assistance: Occasionally, take the library van to book drops or lockers, helping patrons access materials even beyond our doors!Get Organized: Assist with organizing and shelving. Help with gathering and processing holds.Tech Savvy? Yes, Please! Help patrons navigate databases, computers, and general tech questions.Dive Into Materials Handling: Check in materials manually or by using au ...

About This Role:The Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Archives and Special Collections at Kansas State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of digital resources archivist. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position reports to the head of archives and special collections and leads efforts to preserve and provide access to born-digital and digitized content at the Libraries. The person in this role advises Libraries’ colleagues and university personnel on strategies and best practices relative to creating, preserving and providing access to digital resources.This position requires demonstrated knowledge of theories and practices related to digital archives, as well as an understanding of accepted standards and best practices for digi ...

The Kansas Heritage Center Archivist will oversee all activities of the Kansas Heritage Center and plan work to organize and provide access to the resources located within the archives area and reading room. The KHC librarian is encouraged to write articles, host programs, and do outreach. This position will be part of the Supervisory Team of the Library.For more information, please visit https://dcpl.info/employment-positions/.Contact: carissad@dcpl.info | Carissa DeVoss-Coca, Executive Director ...

Kansas State University Libraries seeks a creative and collaborative librarian to join our academic services department. The successful candidate will serve as the Libraries’ liaison to business and social science departments, supporting teaching, learning and research endeavors in those programs. Experienced and new librarians are encouraged to apply.This is a 12-month, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. This position reports to the social sciences/education/business team lead.We are looking for a librarian who is excited about the possibility of supporting faculty and students in emerging and growing areas of teaching and research, including evidence synthesis, artificial intelligence, and accessing and using data. The ideal candidate will be adaptab ...

About This Role:The data, planning and usability analyst will provide leadership and vision for strategic planning, data analysis and visualization, and usability/user experience. The analyst will provide data support for the Libraries and the university community as needed, including assisting with data management tools, methods and best practices and providing consultations on finding, using and retrieving data. The analyst will be responsible for timely collection of library statistics from responsible parties and ensuring data is compiled for reporting, planning and evaluation purposes and disseminated appropriately. The analyst will work closely with the administration and management teams to effectively engage and apply the information gathered in decision-making and planning process ...

Lawrence Public Library is looking for a creative and energetic Marketing & Communications Specialist to help tell Lawrence Public Library’s story, champion our offerings, and advance the library’s mission to inspire our community to imagine more for their lives through learning, connecting, creating, and growing. The Marketing & Communications Specialist works in the Department of Development and Community Partnerships and reports to the Marketing & Communications Supervisor.A little bit about us.At Lawrence Public Library, we have a supportive, collaborative, and at times playful work culture. We are committed to providing excellent library service to our community, but also don’t take ourselves too seriously. Our staff are creative problem-solvers and can balance multi ...

Kansas State University Libraries is seeking a creative, outreach-oriented individual to serve as the Department Head of the Center for Scholarly Publishing at K-State Libraries. This position will advance K-State Libraries’ central role in creating and supporting research and scholarship through strategic leadership and relationship-building. This position will report to the interim associate dean for research, education, & engagement.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand the Libraries’ many existing and emerging scholarly communication services, programs and priorities, which include the Open Alternative Textbook Initiative, copyright support, K-State Research Exchange, and New Prairie Press. In addition, this position will collaborate with internal and ext ...

Assistant Professor, Electronic Resources LibrarianApply nowDepartment: 3670003040 Hale LibraryJob no: 516868Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 monthLocation: Manhattan, KansasWorksite: On-site requirementCategories: LibraryPay Grade: 001About This Role:Kansas State University Libraries invites applications for an energetic, creative, and committed individual to serve as electronic resources librarian. The individual in this position works will work collaboratively with a variety of library stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions for the management and expansion of electronic resources and serials in ways that maximize value and access to content for students, faculty, and staff. Serving as a functional lead for the management of e-resources throughout the entire e-resources lif ...

About This Role:The ILS Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of K-State Libraries’ Interlibrary Services Unit. This unit collaborates with other libraries to obtain access to library resources requested by K-State students, faculty, and staff that are not owned by K-State Libraries. The unit reciprocates by providing similar services to other libraries. In addition, the unit delivers scans of K-State Libraries’ articles and chapters requested by K-State’s students, faculty, and staff and ships K-State physical materials to distance patrons. In addition to providing coordination of the unit’s services and operations, the person in this position processes incoming borrowing and lending requests. This full-time position reports to the Head of Library ...

The Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections at Kansas State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Reference and Instruction Specialist. This full-time, non-tenure track faculty position will be a term appointment for the first year with a regular appointment option thereafter. It reports to the Head of Special Collections and has primary responsibility to coordinate the department’s reference and instruction services. This individual oversees daily operations of the department’s reading and seminar rooms, which serve as integral locations for people to engage with the department’s holdings. Individually and in collaboration with department and Libraries colleagues, the incumbent provides high quality customer servi ...

Lawrence Public Library is seeking someone who is passionate about making information accessible to the people of our community. If you love helping others and making a difference in people’s lives, this job is for you. The successful candidate will work with the library’s Information Services department, helping people conduct research, connect to community resources, and pursue their lifelong learning goals.Lawrence Public Library embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in its mission, hiring, and operations. The library actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance our mission to be a diverse, equitable, and antiracist organization. Lawrence Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Here’s what we’ll need you to do/be:Staff the public servic ...

Are you a forward-thinking librarian eager to redefine the way libraries serve their communities? Join us as a Digital Services Librarian and you'll curate, innovate, and lead the evolution of our virtual library space, ensuring that patrons can access a wealth of online resources seamlessly. Your expertise will bridge the gap between traditional library services and modern digital needs, shaping an engaging and dynamic online library experience. If you're passionate about empowering users through technology, envisioning new possibilities, and crafting a library for the digital age, we invite you to embark on this journey of innovation with us.For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.The Digital Services Librarian will oversee the library website and ensure cont ...

Are you passionate about connecting targeted audiences with helpful resources and services? Are you skilled at creating engaging content and building partnerships to expand reach and visibility?Forsyth Library seeks a motivated and strategic communication professional to promote library resources and services to students, the campus community, the surrounding community, and other stakeholders. Join Forsyth Library during an exciting period of transformation as we embark on a multi-year, phased building renovation project with expected completion in 2026.The Engagement Specialist is a member of the Outreach team and reports to the Instruction and Outreach Librarian while overseeing 2-3 student employees to lead campus and community collaborations and public-facing communication for the libr ...

About This Role:Kansas State University Libraries invite applications and nominations for the position of Head of Acquisitions and Resource Management. This is a 12-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor Tenure Track or Associate Professor Tenure Track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Collections, Discovery, and Information Technology.The candidate must have a commitment to scholarly/creative activities and professional service necessary for pursuing tenure at Kansas State University Libraries. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must possess an ability to manage change and demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to establ ...

About This Role:This is a 12-month, full-time tenure-track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities including scholarship and service to meet both the Libraries’ and the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion. To be successful in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues in an environment where flexibility and collaboration are essential. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills to further and enhance metadata across the Libraries.Responsibilities:Provide expertise on metadata schemas, technical details, and best practices for increasing access and discovery of collectionsManage, train, ...

About This Role:The Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections at Kansas State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of University Records Manager. The University Records Manager serves as the university’s records officer and as an advisor to Libraries and university administration, departments, and offices in the development of K-State’s records and information management (RIM) program. Reporting to the University Archivist, the University Records Manager establishes RIM policies and procedures, including retention and disposition processes, communicates knowledge of RIM and archival theory and practice, and conveys complex records issues to diverse constituencies. The Records Manager will maintain a robust/effective and ...