The Lorain Public Library System, located on the shores of Lake Erie west of Cleveland, seeks an involved and enthusiastic leader to serve as Library Director. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the previous Director.The library system has six locations, an operating budget of $11 million, and provides services to about 138,000 residents in urban, suburban, and rural communities.Please visit www.johnkeister.com/lorainfor details and to apply. We welcome inquiries.John Keister & AssociatesExecutive Search for Librarieswww.johnkeister.comlorain@johnkeister.comp: 847-955-0541 ...

Position open: Service Coordination Records Specialist Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field preferred; one year experience in management of an electronic records system; strong computer skills and excellent analytical skills; works effectively in a group; excellent customer service License/Certification required: N/A Duties/responsibilities: Assists the Records Manager with scanning and indexing electronic case files in the Service Coordination Department; compiles and analyzes record usage data and makes systematic changing to the indexing system; in accordance with HIPAA requirements, reviews requests for information and gathers specific confidential documents to disseminate to appropriate parties Responsible for the maintenance a ...

The Shaker Heights (OH) Public Library seeks a creative and dedicated leader to serve as Library Director. Shaker Heights is a friendly and diverse city bordering Cleveland. As one of Cleveland’s oldest suburbs, it was a planned community, envisioned as a suburban oasis from the industrial environment of its large neighbor. Today residents enjoy the plentiful green spaces, range of housing options and great schools that resulted from decades of careful planning. Plus, they are just minutes away from the many amenities offered by Greater Cleveland! The library serves approximately 32,300 residents from a Main Library and one branch location. Residents are passionate about the library and it is a huge presence in the community. Per-capita circulation is extremely high, and there is a ...

The Geauga County Public Library, in northeast Ohio, seeks a collaborative leader to serve as Library Director. Serving approximately 90,000 residents in a picturesque community east of Cleveland, this multi-site library enjoys strong community support and an excellent reputation. Please visit http://www.johnkeister.com/geauga/ for details, inquiries and to apply. ...

The Midpointe Library System (Ohio) seeks an enthusiastic and innovative leader to serve as Director. The library system operates three locations and serves approximately 181,000 residents in diverse and growing communities located north of Cincinnati and south of Dayton. Please visit http://www.johnkeister.com/midpointe/ for details, inquiries and to apply. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries 847-955-0540 ...

The Miami University Libraries seek an enthusiastic Resident/Visiting Assistant Librarian to serve as subject specialist and liaison to academic departments in the life sciences, physical sciences, and/or engineering and computing disciplines. Duties/Physical Demands: The position will have primary responsibility for 3-5 academic departments, providing specialized reference, consultation, instruction, and collection development services for faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in those programs; as well as assisting in provision of general library services as a member of the Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology Library and Miami University Libraries teams. The position reports to the Head of the Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology Library. The successful can ...

Battelle is guided by a founding mission. We invest our knowledge, talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding where others may fail and we invest in our communities, making the world better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow. Our 22,000 employees work at the forefront of scientific innovation to tackle critical challenges in security, human health, manufacturing, energy and environmental management. Battelle’s work is grounded in the belief that science, technology and a passion for excellence can make industries more competitive and the world a better place. Our Corporate Information Technology (CIT) Group is curre ...

What ignites you? NEOMED (Northeast Ohio Medical University) is educating the next generation of physicians, pharmacists and health researchers and seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and dynamic leader to become the Chief Medical Librarian and Digital Information Strategist for the Oliver Ocasek Regional Medical Information Center. The successful candidate for this position is a strategic thinker who can transform the Information Center into the library of the future, developing new services, strengthening existing collaborations, and looking outward to create new partnerships both within the medical and academic communities, as well as within the community at large. NEOMED, established in 1973 in Rootstown, Ohio, is a community-based interprofessional health sciences university that ...

Plan, schedule and conduct computer training in a classroom setting. (e.g., prepare materials and teach sessions, obtain training materials, equipment & supplies). Demonstrate comfort and ease speaking in a classroom situation. Organize presentations of information into logical sequences and/or step-by-step processes. Work with inexperienced learners in one-on-one assistance either on a drop- in basis or scheduled appointments. Explain complex technological concepts in simple and clear terms through effective instruction. Use images and graphical representations to support language-based explanations. Develop new computer training. Provide ideas for, plan and lead new technology training based on needs in the community. Engage the community. Make connections with individuals and vol ...

Responsibilities. The Executive Director reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Stark County Commissioners and the Court of Common Pleas. The Director's major responsibilities are implementing Library policy by recommending, designing, directing, supervising and evaluating an active program of information services, educational opportunities, and cultural activities for the citizens of the District. Specific responsibilities include: administering the overall library program in accordance with Library policies and within the confines of local, state and federal laws; overseeing the preparation of budgets for the library in cooperation with the Fiscal Officer and executing those budgets in a fiscally responsible manner; seeking alternative funding sources for library pr ...

The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, (http://www.libraryvisit.org/), seeks a dynamic, articulate administrator—skilled in communicating, listening and responding—to lead the Library in providing quality programs and services for this culturally rich and diverse community of 229,000. Entrepreneur magazine (2009) identified Youngstown/Mahoning County as one of the top 10 communities in the U.S. for starting a business. Forbes magazine (2011) called the metro area as “One of the Best Cities for Jobs” in the U.S.--adding to its earlier recognition as one of the “Best Bang for Your Buck” metro areas in the country. Contributing to these accolades are young dynamic political leaders and thriving tech ventures like Turning Technologies (Inc. 5 ...

Responsibilities. The Library Director reports to a 15-member, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and is the Chief Executive Officer of the Library, managing the affairs of the Library and is responsible for achieving the Library’s mission and goals within the context of community needs and priorities. Overall responsibilities include: fostering effective internal and external communications; providing sound fiscal management, strengthening current and seeking additional revenue sources ; developing and implementing strategic plans which foster a shared vision of service; and enhancing collaborative relationships with a variety of local, regional and statewide organizations and agencies. See http://www.gossagesager.com/PLYMCdirector.pdf for additional details. ...

Responsibilities. The Director of the Worthington Libraries will report to a seven-member Board of Trustees and work with the Board, staff and major stakeholders to achieve the strategic vision for the Library as defined in its 2010-2012 Strategic Plan. Overall responsibilities include: continuing and building on extensive collaborative partnerships with other library systems and community organizations; leading a team of talented professionals to manage exceptional library services and programs; providing sound fiscal management while continuing to build and strengthen resources; and implementing new technologies to diversify access to information. For additional details see the complete job description at http://www.gossagesager.com/wjd.pdf. ...

1.Leads the Public Services Department, including development of overall strategy, tactical objectives, and planning for deployment of resources. Responsible for cross-departmental coordination of activities. Heads public services leadership team. 2.Directs the implementation of new public service initiatives. 3.Serves as a member of the Library’s leadership team which is responsible for developing, revising and accomplishing the Library’s strategic and annual tactical plans. Representing the Public Services Department, the Director attends all leadership meetings including planning retreats. 4.Works directly with all the Executive Leadership Team members to develop strategy, resolve operational issues, and assist with the achievement of the Library’s vision. 5.Serves as ac ...