Author Archive: Tessa Johnson

Library Assistant – Georgia Public Library (Georgia, VT)

Do you love books? Are you warm, detail-oriented, and flexible? Do you have good customer service skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite? Georgia Public Library needs a personable bookworm to be responsible for shelving, and checking books in and out for patrons.
20 hours per week: 10-6 Tuesday, 12-8 Wednesday, 12-5 Friday.
This position is initially grant funded and of approximately one year duration; there may be potential for longer term. Starting pay $18.00/hour based on skills and experience.
Send cover letter and resume to Librarydirector@townofgeorgia.com. Deadline January 16, 2026.
Library Assistant: Outreach and Materials Processing 
  • Overdues: Run overdue list weekly, outreach to patrons following established overdue procedures
  • Holds: Run holds in KOHA daily at the start of shift.  Ensure that patrons are receiving books they have requested.
  • Materials Processing: Ensure that new acquisitions are shelf ready, except for cataloging. Assist with weeding as assigned, including running circulation history, pulling books, deleting them and maintaining records. Repair/ mend as necessary.
  • Displays: Strive to provide visually attractive displays for reading themes and programs to enhance the services the library offers. Displays should be refreshed on a regular basis.
  • Patron services: check books in and out, answer reference and computer questions, provide assistance accessing e-resources and provide reader advisory when sought. Enact library programs in collaboration with library staff.
  • Answer the phone and respond to phone messages promptly
  • Schedule Community Room
  • Shelve materials accurately
  • Shelf read
  • Maintain cleanliness and order in the library
  • Maintain patron records, including issuing library cards and necessary updates
  • Follow opening and closing procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Youth Services Librarian – Dailey Memorial Library (Derby, VT)

The Dailey Memorial Library in Derby, VT is seeking a part-time youth services librarian with a strong commitment to public service.  The position involves providing library services and programming for and with youth aged 0-18 years of age and having constant contact and collaboration with youth and caregivers including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Duties include assisting youth in their library activities, conducting preschool story times, planning and organizing summer reading programs for school-aged children, planning and organizing weekend and after school programs and activities as well as special holiday events, advocating for the library’s youth programs, and attending professional conferences, seminars, and classes to keep current with this field.

This position is 10-12 hours per week.  Requirements are eligibility to work in the U.S., a high school diploma with some college preferred, and at least one year of experience working in libraries or running programs for youth.

Interested candidates may send a cover letter and resume by January 16, 2026 to Maureen Badger, Dailey Memorial Library, 101 Junior High Drive, Derby, VT  05829 or email these documents to daileylibrary@gmail.com

– Posted 12/23/25

Development Manager – Howe Library (Hanover, NH)

The Howe Library Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the Howe Library in Hanover, New Hampshire, is seeking a Development Manager to lead its fundraising and donor engagement programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a beloved public library and make a meaningful impact on library services, community engagement, and future capital development.

About the Role

The Development Manager plays a key role in shaping and advancing our fundraising strategy, overseeing a comprehensive program that includes individual and corporate giving, institutional support, sponsorships, annual campaigns, capital campaign projects, and cultivation and fundraising events. This role also leads donor stewardship efforts—identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts—ensuring meaningful relationships and lasting impact across all giving initiatives.

Working closely with library staff and the Board of Trustees, the Development Manager will design and execute development strategies that reflect and advance the Howe Library’s mission and strategic goals.

Position Details

  • Status: In-Person Full-time salaried
  • Salary: Starting at $60,000, commensurate with experience
  • Benefits: Paid leave and a stipend to support health insurance and related benefits
  • Click for full job description: Howe Library Corporation Development Manager

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume, letter of interest, and three professional references via email at rubi.simon@thehowe.org.

Mailed applications may be sent to:

Howe Library Corporation
13 South Street
Hanover, NH 03755

This position will remain open until filled.

– Posted 12/18/25

Library Assistant – Latham Library (Thetford, VT)

We are looking for a new team member to join the friendly faces that welcome our patrons and visitors.

If you love talking with people, particularly about books, movies and community events, you are comfortable troubleshooting basic technology questions and researching information online, and you enjoy clerical and organizational tasks, we’d love to hear from you. Attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Previous experience working in a library is preferred.

For more details, please see https://thetfordlibrary.org/employment/.

This is a part-time position, starting at $18 per hour, with paid time off. The exact schedule is still being determined, but will include one day per week from 12-5pm, plus approximately one Saturday per month from 10am-1pm. Opportunities may be offered for occasional additional shifts, according to the library’s needs.

To apply, please send a resume and letter of interest to Holly Lague via email at director@thetfordlibrary.org or mail to Latham Memorial Library, PO Box 240, Thetford, VT 05074. The position will remain open until filled.

– Posted 12/18/25

ABLE Library Program Technician II – Vermont Department of Libraries (Barre, VT)

Title:  Program Technician II

Application Deadline Date:  12/23/2025
Req ID:  53924
Department:  Libraries
Location:  Barre, VT, US
Position Type:  Permanent
Schedule Type:  Full Time
Minimum Salary:  $23.28
Maximum Salary:  $36.16

Overview

The Vermont Department of Libraries is seeking a Program Technician II for the ABLE Library, Vermont’s Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. This position is the main point of contact for library patrons, providing exemplary customer service to members of the ABLE Library, and answering inquiries from the public and library staff around the state. The Program Technician reports directly to the Director of the ABLE Library and works in close partnership with Department staff, key stakeholders in other state agencies, and relevant federal agencies.

As Program Technician II, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing direct patron services through phone and email.
  • Helping trouble-shoot patron technology issues.
  • Reviewing and processing applications for service from new patrons.
  • Communicating with caregivers, educators, medical and other service providers regarding program information, services, and customer needs.
  • Performing reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons and referring patrons to other community resources as appropriate.
  • Providing direct training to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled on the use of digital talking book machines and cartridges, BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) application for computers and mobile devices, and the ABLE Library catalog.
  • Processing incoming and outgoing mail of materials to and from patrons and participating institutions.
  • Providing training to staff and community partners as appropriate and participating in applicable outreach events to represent the ABLE Library.
  • Participating in collection development and maintenance, including cataloging, statistical data collection, and analysis.
  • Administering the local audiobook recording program.
  • Supporting the Library Advancement and Information and Access teams with administrative and logistical tasks.

Ideal candidates will have considerable customer service experience, and ideally, knowledge of library practices, systems, and procedures. They should have knowledge of the principles of office management and the ability to apply these principles to office operations. Ideal candidates will also have knowledge of the challenges encountered by persons who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled in the use of technology related to ABLE Library services.

This is an in-office position that is not eligible for telework.

Please include a cover letter as part of your application materials.

Who May Apply

This position, Program Technician II (Job Requisition #53924), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Karen Gravlin at karen.gravlin@vermont.gov.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

 Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominately in an office setting. Private means of travel should be available for occasional travel when appropriate. Incumbents must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

 Minimum Qualifications

Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR an associate’s degree or higher AND two (2) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as a Program Technician I with the State of Vermont.

Link to the full job description: https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Barre-Program-Technician-II-VT-05641/1348470200/

– Posted 12/18/25

Assistant Director – Newbury Public Library (Newbury, NH)

The Newbury Public Library in Newbury New Hampshire is seeking a creative, community-focused librarian to join our team as Assistant Director. In this role you will play a key part in library operations, staffing the circulation desk, managing InterLibrary Loans, overseeing the building and staff in the Director’s absence, managing collections, and helping to develop engaging programs.

We are looking for an Assistant Director who is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, who enjoys working with the community and who is not afraid to innovate and think outside the box. A successful candidate will be resourceful, technologically savvy, possess strong communication skills, and be able to provide excellent customer service to all ages.

This is a full-time position with a full benefits package. The salary range is $46,000-$51,000 and is commensurate on experience and qualifications. An MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent library experience is preferred. Applications received by January 9th will be given first priority.

The full job description is available here: http://newburynhlibrary.net/employment

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Lea McBain, director@newburynhlibrary.net

– Posted 11/30/25

Circulation Assistant – Waterbury Public Library (Waterbury, VT)

Circulation Assistant

20 hours/week

Summary
The Circulation Assistant runs the Help Desk and provides a variety of essential patron services. The Circulation Assistant also handles overdue functions, performs a variety of processing and repair duties, creates book displays, and takes on other tasks as assigned.

Pay starts at $20.00 an hour.

Duties
Customer Service from the Help Desk
Making sure that visitors have a positive library experience is the top priority for each member
of the Library’s staff. The Circulation Assistant runs the Help Desk during scheduled hours, and
as such, is the primary contact point for patrons and visitors.

Help Desk Duties

  • Greet adults, children, and telephone patrons with a smile, answer questions and offers assistance.
  • Check materials in and out.
  • Facilitate the use of the public access computers, digital collections, and databases.
  • Help patrons use the iPad look-up stations, find materials, and place holds within the Catamount Consortium’s Koha system.
  • Offer interlibrary loan, if needed.
  • Register new patrons and give them a brief orientation to the Library.
  • Inform patrons and visitors about the Library’s digital collections, the resources of the Vermont Online Library, Mango Languages, ebooks, and other online and digital services.
  • Handle program registrations.

Circulation
The Circulation Assistant has primary responsibility for circulation during scheduled evening
and weekend hours.

  • Handle circulation functions, including holds and ILL requests.
  • Handle overdue contacts for long overdue/lost materials.
  • Update patron records when materials are returned or paid for.
  • Report to Library Director on efforts to retrieve overdue and lost items.
  • Report any Koha system problems to the Assistant Librarian and Library Director. Follow “system down” procedures to report urgent problems.
  • Researches and creates attractive book displays on topics that may be of interest to our patrons or on timely topics.

Technical Services

  • Assist with processing and cataloging of new library materials.
  • Assess the condition of damaged materials and makes repairs, if possible, or refer materials to Youth Librarian or Library Director for possible replacement or withdrawal, if an item cannot be repaired.
  • Uses online calendars and other office software the Library uses for internal communications, organization, and tracking.

Other
Occasionally assists with preparation for youth programs
Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Work place communication

  • Maintains a professional attitude and conduct in relationships with colleagues.
  • Fosters a congenial workplace atmosphere that supports all staff.
  • Communicates effectively with other staff.

Professional Development
Participate in relevant workshops and webinars, as time, budget, and needs of the Library
permit.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Excellent customer service skills; minimum1 year experience in customer service field desirable.
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks
Comfort with basic technology and a willingness and ability to learn new technology
Willingness to work evening and weekend hours.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Pay starts at $20.00 an hour. Send resume, cover letter and two references to: rachel@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

– Posted 11/19/25

Adult Programming and Circulation – Ilsley Public Library (Middlebury, VT)

Ilsley Public Library is searching for our next Library Assistant II—Adult Programming and Circulation. This position energizes the library’s connection to the community through creative programming, dynamic marketing, and meaningful partnerships. They design and deliver engaging events that spark curiosity, foster learning, and bring people together, both inside the library and beyond its walls. As the library’s lead for marketing and outreach, they share the library’s story across multiple platforms and collaborate with local organizations to expand its reach and relevance. Whether developing a new community initiative, hosting an author event, or greeting patrons at the circulation desk, the Adult Programming and Circulation librarian helps make the library a welcoming, inspiring space for everyone.
 
This is an exciting time to join the library as we prepare to move back into our newly renovated and expanded, state-of-the-art facility! The Adult Programming and Circulation librarian will have the opportunity to develop innovative programs in amazing new spaces and help shape how the library connects with the community in its next chapter.
 
This position is 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, with evening hours as required.
 
About the Ilsley Public Library
Established in 1848, Ilsley Public Library serves Middlebury, Vermont and its surrounding towns with a team of five professional librarians, seven staff members, and many dedicated substitutes, work study students, and volunteers. The library’s staff is its greatest asset, and as such continual professional development is expected and supported. The library’s collection consists of more than 50,000 physical items with an annual circulation of over 130,000 and a total operating budget of over $800,000. It is consistently ranked among the top public libraries in the state for its high program attendance and overall number of visits. Ilsley also administers a branch library, the Sarah Partridge Library, which serves East Middlebury. Ilsley works in close collaboration with Middlebury Community Television, Middlebury College, town government, area schools, and a variety of business and not-for-profit community partners.
 
Salary and Benefits
The established salary range for this position is $22.18/hr – $25.72/hr. This is a full-time union position (40 hrs/wk), and provides a comprehensive benefits package.
 
Application
Please email a cover letter and resume to CGrant@townofmiddlebury.org. We are targeting a desired start date for late January/early February.
 
 
– Posted 11//19/25

Director of Collection Management Services – University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont (UVM) Libraries seeks a director of Collection Management Services (CMS). This position reports to the dean of libraries and supervises twelve people, including three direct reports: the heads of cataloging and metadata, collection development and analysis, and acquisitions and electronic resources management. The director of CMS works closely with other library directors, the Faculty Library Advisory Committee, and subject liaisons residing in the UVM Libraries’ three buildings: Howe Library, the Dana Health Sciences Library, and the Silver Special Collections Library.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead change. Priorities include identifying and seizing opportunities for cooperative collection-building, archiving, and collection-management afforded by UVM’s entry into the Boston Library Consortium (BLC) Network Zone; reviewing and merging collections budgets across the UVM Libraries; overseeing a unified, print-management strategy; building consensus around major, upcoming decisions regarding big-deal packages; formulating a vision for cataloging and metadata in a world of artificial intelligence; attending to the professional development of direct reports and creating plans for continuous learning; and cultivating within the CMS Department an atmosphere of experimentation and collegiality.
 
This director will work with all library directors to ensure that the work of collection development, acquisitions and cataloging is seamless and consonant with the Libraries’ strategic plan. The director will examine processes for managing serials, discovery systems, and automated and manual acquisitions, consulting closely with colleagues to change workflows as appropriate. Close work with the University’s Purchasing and Contracts office is important. Cultivating relationships with faculty across the institution is key, both through work with the Faculty Library Advisory Committee and through relationships with specific colleges and schools.
 
We seek both a leader and a manager—somebody who can help craft a vision for the department and work collaboratively with colleagues to implement that vision. Those who have supervised, worked with, and reported to the candidate should speak highly of the candidate’s leadership, emotional intelligence, organizational skills, and ability to inspire trust and enthusiasm. Candidates should also bring a record of working with campus partners.
 
Appointment, Salary, Benefits:
The Director has a primary appointment as an academic administrator and a secondary appointment as a Library Faculty member. Library Directors have a record of librarianship, scholarship, and service appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Library Associate Professor or above. Rank recommendation at time of initial hire will be based upon review of candidate’s previous experience (detailed in CV). At the recommended rank of Library Associate Professor or higher, the finalist must go through an expedited promotion process to be appointed at this rank.
 
The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000. Library Faculty are not eligible for tenure.  Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), professional development, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave.
 
Our Common Ground Values Statement:
Provide a statement on how, as the director of the Collection Management Services department, you would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values at UVM, and among the populations we serve.
 
Application Information: 
For further details about this position and to apply online, please visit our website at: http://www.uvmjobs.com and reference posting number F3522PO. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, an Our Common Ground values statement, and a list of three professional references who can speak to issues related to academic rank.
 
The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than December 12, 2025. For additional information, please contact search chair Bridget Burke, bridget.burke@uvm.edu. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
 
Campus Profile:
The University of Vermont (UVM), established in 1791, is a top public research university. Often referred to as a Public Ivy, UVM is the largest institution of higher education in the state, with over 12,600 degree-seeking students enrolled in nine schools and colleges, including a medical school. UVM is known as a small, premier research institution, combining the faculty-student relationships found at small liberal arts colleges with the resources of a major research institution.
 
UVM Libraries, comprised of the David W. Howe Memorial Library, Dana Health Sciences Library, and Silver Special Collections Library, delivers distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community, the State of Vermont, and the University of Vermont Medical Center through excellence in instruction, innovation in research and scholarship, and dedication to public service. UVM Libraries uses the Alma library services platform and Primo VE discovery search interface. Digital Commons hosts the institutional repository UVM ScholarWorks, and LIBNOVA hosts an array of unique digital collections via the Center for Digital Initiatives.
 
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which has consistently been named a top city to live in. Uniquely situated near both Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, the surrounding area offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities year-round. Burlington enjoys excellent school systems, a dynamic and stimulating cultural scene, and a vibrant and diverse social life. It is also within a short distance of several major metropolitan areas, including Montreal, Boston, and New York City.
 
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.
 
– Posted 11/10/25

Library Assistant – Youth and Young Adult Services – Brownell Library (Essex Junction, VT)

Brownell Library seeks a friendly and organized individual for our Library Assistant – Youth and Young Adult Services position. The person in this position plans, implements, promotes, conducts, and evaluates programs for youth and young adults, including collaborations with other community entities, and works directly with patrons at the public service desk, performing all circulation functions, and offering reference and readers’ advisory help. This is a part-time position (an average of 24 hours weekly) with benefits. The schedule includes two evenings a week and Saturday hours every other week. A bachelor’s degree with experience working with youth, particularly teens and tweens, and managing projects is essential. Must be able to work independently while also communicating, collaborating, and balancing the needs of the youth team. The hiring committee will start reviewing applications on November 17, 2025, with a start date in early January 2026.

Wage: $20.65 per hour

Benefits: This part-time position offers prorated paid time off benefits, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal time, based on the employee’s regular scheduled work hours.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Plan, implement, promote, conduct, and evaluate youth and young adult programs, including collaborations and outreach with other City departments, community schools, area organizations, community groups, and community members. Write press releases; arrange for other publicity; select needed materials and work with Youth Services Librarian to order; operate needed equipment; make all necessary arrangements.
  • Recruit and supervise teen volunteers, creating opportunities for ongoing programs and long-term projects and providing mentoring opportunities for young adults. Develop and supervise a teen/tween advisory board.
  • Stay current on youth and young adult media trends and utilize various relevant and appropriate techniques (e.g., book talking, book lists, discussion groups, digital communications, etc.) to encourage youth and young adult use of library resources and materials.
  • Work directly with patrons at the public service desk, performing all circulation functions and offering reference and readers’ advisory help. When covering the desk alone, follow procedures for opening or closing the library.
  • Contribute to a professional and customer-oriented youth department by creating thematic displays in the Young Adult Area, helping to maintain the orderliness of the youth department space, and keeping materials in order.
  • Proactively assist and instruct patrons or groups in using youth library services and resources, including the automated catalog and other library software, digital library resources, the internet, and other emerging technologies.
  • Interpret and apply library policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner, ensuring a safe environment.
  • Monitor behavior in the library, documenting incidents and informing staff of behavior issues.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations with young adults, stay apprised of trends and developments in the field of young adult services, advocate for programs and services that meet the developmental needs of youth and young adults, and foster community.
  • Stay current in technologies related to library services for youth and teens and seek new ways to utilize the best technological developments in the youth department.
  • Assist the Youth Services Librarian as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

  • Assist with supervision of Shelving Assistants and library substitutes when alone at the youth desk.
  • Assist with supervising and training adult and teen volunteers in the youth department.

Qualifications 

  • Ability to plan and implement projects independently while communicating with and balancing the team’s needs.
  • Ability to organize and self-direct work responsibly.
  • Ability to deal effectively with youth library patrons, especially children from preschool through high school and their caregivers, as well as a variety of outside individuals, such as staff of local schools, performing artists, other youth librarians, and community groups.
  • Ability to stay current in technologies required to perform work duties.
  • Responsive to change and demonstrates adaptability.
  • Ability to assess volatile or potentially dangerous situations with patrons and exercise judgment while following library procedures for the safety of staff and patrons.
  • Ability to establish rapport and deal courteously and efficiently with various individuals, working effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Ability to use discretion in managing confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
  • Work professionally with people from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.
The City of Essex Junction is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. We strive to build a team that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. By embracing inclusivity in all aspects of our work, we enhance our ability to serve the community with innovation, responsiveness, and compassion, reflecting the vibrant diversity of the residents of Essex Junction.
– Posted 10/24/25