Technical Services Librarian – Cobleigh Library (Lyndonville, VT)

The Cobleigh Library in Lyndonville, Vermont is seeking a part-time Technical Services Librarian. Position is for 20 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays required. The Technical Services librarian is part of a small, closely-aligned team and is expected to bring new ideas, work collaboratively, and contribute to making the library an inclusive and welcoming environment for the communities we serve. Position will include benefits, including sick time, vacation after one year and a starting pay rate of $18/hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining a welcoming, informative presence at the second floor library desk
Providing tech support for patrons using public access computers, troubleshooting printers, assistance with smart phones, tablets, and other devices
Cataloguing and collection maintenance, including weeding and book repairs
Circulation desk duties, including reference services, managing holds and requests, shelving, and assisting with interlibrary loan services
Programming assistance and development

Minimum Qualifications:
2 years of college and 2-3 years library experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Library and library-related experience is preferred, but customer service and other public-facing experience is also highly desirable. Successful applicants must either hold or plan to receive the Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship while working at the library. The Cobleigh will make time available for this and other professional development opportunities as they arise.

About the Cobleigh Library:
Opened in 1906, the Cobleigh Public Library is an inviting community center, which provides programs, services, books and materials, public space, and information to all residents in the Lyndon area. The library connects people of all ages with opportunities to explore personal growth and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Please send a cover letter and resume to: Cobleigh Library, PO Box 147, Lyndonville, VT 05851 or email all documents to kaitlin@cobleighlibrary.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

– Posted 6/25/25

Library Director – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

About the Bixby and the Community

Located in the beautiful little city of Vergennes, the Bixby Library, located in a municipally-owned building, is an independently incorporated non-profit that serves a five-town community of 8,000 residents. Built in 1911, the library is notable as one of the top ten historical buildings in the state of Vermont. The Bixby’s annual budget is $350,000 with a staff of 3.8 FTE and a team of committed volunteers. With a new strategic plan adopted last year, the Bixby is on an ambitious course to generate excitement, fulfill community needs and increase support from its residents.

We are located close to the shores of Lake Champlain, an easy drive to the college towns of Burlington and Middlebury. Steeped in history, Addison County offers many outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, kayaking and skiing. The restaurant scene in Vergennes is vibrant and our opera house regularly schedules cultural events and concerts.

The Job & Qualifications

Our new director will recognize the tremendous opportunity to lead the staff in building partnerships, marketing the library, advocating for the Bixby and ensuring that library operations are responsive to community needs. We are looking for an outgoing individual who is action-oriented and ready to make a difference.

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program is preferred. Management and supervisory experience required. 3-5 years experience working in a library or non-profit organization preferred. Successful grant-writing experience required. The job description is available at https://bixbylibrary.org/job-opening-library-director/.

Salary range: $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with qualifications and skills. Benefits include: combined time off (CTO), paid holidays, health, dental , vision insurance, and retirement plan.

Send a letter of interest, indicating how your qualifications match our requirements, and a resume to erin.roche@bixbylibrary.org by July 30, 2025 for first consideration. Position is available beginning in September 2025.

– Posted 6/25/25

Youth Services Librarian – Jaffrey Public Library (Jaffrey, NH)

The Jaffrey Public Library is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Youth Services Librarian to join our vibrant library, in the beautiful Monadnock region of New Hampshire. We pride ourselves on being a safe and nurturing place for all ages to gather and learn together.

Under the direction of the Library Director, this position oversees all services specific to youth and teens, including youth/teen programming, collection development, and community outreach.

Our next Youth Services Librarian will be passionate about public service and committed to professional standards, but also innovative and eager to try new ideas, make mistakes, get messy, and join our youth in the joy of learning. Thanks to many grants and donations, our youth and teens enjoy not only a robust collection, but also a giant magnetic wall, microscopes, 3D printer, coding robots, and a learning lab of their own (just outside the door of the Youth Services Librarian’s private office).

This full-time (40 hrs.), exempt, salaried position requires a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science/Information Studies and a minimum of two years of professional experience in public libraries. Salary range $50,000 – $65,000 DOQ, with a full benefits package. Please see details and the full job description at https://www.townofjaffrey.com/242/Employment-Opportunities.

To apply: Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references in PDF format to: Julie Perrin, Library Director at jperrin@jaffreypubliclibrary.org.

Review of applications will begin July 14, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

– Posted 6/22/25

Health Sciences Librarian, Medical Education Lead – Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)

The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries at Dartmouth College are seeking a dedicated educator to lead library integration into the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program, representing the first four years of medical education culminating in the MD degree. The ideal candidate will use best practices in teaching, instructional design, and learning assessment to serve the evolving needs of our community.

While health sciences experience is preferred, our primary focus for this position is on teaching. We have a highly collaborative and supportive team, and are open to mentoring a librarian new to health sciences.

Required Qualifications:

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science, or a combination of an advanced subject or professional degree (Master of Education, etc.) combined with relevant academic library experience.
At least 2 years of related experience.
Commitment to excellence in teaching both in-person and online, including familiarity with inclusive teaching and universal design best practices.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Educational background in the health or life sciences or two years of experience in an academic library.

You can learn more about the position and apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/79292

Hiring range: $67,386-$84,233

Benefits information available on the Dartmouth website: https://www.dartmouth.edu/hr/benefits_compensation/benefits/index.php

Do you have questions?

Contact Tiffany Garrett (Tiffany.Garrett@dartmouth.edu)

Review of applications will begin July 14th, and will continue until the position is filled.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

– Posted 6/22/25

Temporary Cataloger Position – UVM Libraries (Burlington, VT)

Howe Library would like a temporary employee to join Resource Description and Access Services Department to perform copy cataloging and catalog maintenance. This involves adding, editing, and deleting bibliographic, holdings and item records in ALMA. The workflows involved would be:

Copy cataloging of one time order monographs
Importing and overlaying records for Overdrive e-books
Deleting records for DDA titles the library no longer have access to
Alma clean-up projects remaining from the migration

Qualifying candidates must have previous cataloging experience, either through work or a cataloging class as part of an MLIS or other certification program. Candidates must also have experience using OCLC Connexion or another bibliographic utility. Experience with the ALMA library management system is preferred.

This temporary employee position can be full or part-time depending on the candidate’s availability and is an on-campus position. Hourly rate is determined by experience. If interested, please email a cover letter and resumé to Sarah Gordon, smgordon@uvm.edu.

– Posted 6/18/25

Youth Services Librarian – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

The Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH) is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to be our Youth Services Librarian. Due to an internal promotion, we seek an enthusiastic innovator who is motivated to instill a life-long love of libraries in our youngest patrons. This is a full-time role that reports to the Library Director.

Duties specific to the position include:

development, maintenance and cataloging of the youth, teen and parenting collections, including materials budget management;
planning programming for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary, middle, and high school students and their families, including seasonal reading programs, and presentations;
readers’ advisory for youth, parents and caregivers;
initiating and engaging in frequent community outreach.

General library duties will include assisting patrons, registering new patrons, data entry and special projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of youth literature and programming, enjoy working with children, have excellent technology skills, and be personable, cheerful, and professional.

The Abbott Library is a welcoming and professional environment that enjoys tremendous support from its community. Abbott serves a community of approximately 3400 year-round residents and a large seasonal community. The building is new as of 2014, and offers an expansive children’s area with plenty of activities and seating, a large Activities Room with cubbies and space for a wide variety of programming, and a separate teen space.

The starting hourly rate of pay is $24.11 to $35.10, depending on education and experience. This position comes with a generous benefits package. An MLS degree or equivalent library experience is preferred. To see the full job description, visit the official job posting, linked here.

How to Apply

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to director@abbottlibrary.org. Applications received by July 4, 2025, will receive first consideration, and the position will be open until filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

– Posted 6/16/25

Information Access Assistant, Dartmouth College Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries (Hanover, NH)

The Dartmouth College Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries are looking to expand our team! We are seeking a qualified individual to provide excellent patron assistance at both health sciences library locations, Dana Biomedical Library on the Dartmouth College campus and Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library at nearby Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Serves as a member of the information services team at the Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries, providing user-centered service pertaining to information services (circulation, ready reference, technology support, course reserves, collection management and maintenance, and resource sharing) to the Geisel School of Medicine and the Dartmouth Health communities.

This position is open until filled. The hiring range is $22.00 – $24.53 per hour.

We invite you to find more information and apply at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/79139

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated commitment to delivering user-centered public service
Excellent technology skills, including ability to troubleshoot software and hardware, and learn new programs and applications quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and other relevant programs and software applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to competently interact with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students
Ability to work discreetly with confidential information
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with limited supervision.
Ability to organize work effectively and to set and modify work priorities, often under pressure or with constant interruptions.
Ability to travel between Dartmouth campus and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Preferred Qualifications:

Course work or work experience in life or health sciences
Experience with research and searching library databases
Proficiency with an integrated library system, preferably ExLibris Alma
Experience working with Qualtrics

– Posted 6/12/25

Youth Services Librarian – Norwich Public Library (Norwich, VT)

The Norwich Public Library (VT) seeks a creative, energetic, and community-oriented Youth Services Librarian. This full-time position plays a vital role in promoting early literacy and lifelong learning by providing inclusive, engaging library services and programming for children ages 0–14 and their caregivers, educators, and families. For further information please visit: https://www.norwichlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Youth-Services-June-2025.pdf

– Posted 6/6/25

Adult Services Librarian, Enfield Public Library (Enfield, NH)

Job Summary: Reporting to the Library Director, the Adult Services Librarian’s responsibilities include adult program planning and promotion, collection development, cataloging, and readers advisory. Additional areas of focus include management and promotion of the library’s online resources, providing technology support in an instructional setting and one-on-one with patrons, outreach to community organizations, and assisting with other technology initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Continuous intellectual curiosity and self-initiated efforts to stay knowledgeable about library resources, services, and practices.
Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) including KOHA, Aspen, Overdrive, Hoopla, Kanopy.
Desire to work in a busy, team-oriented collaborative environment.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Sciences from an ALA-accredited school. An enjoyment for working at a library serving a close-knit community. The desire to be an integral part of a team that is striving to tailor library services to the community’s needs. The ideal candidate is flexible, positive, creative, patient, and technologically savvy and is committed to excellent patron service.

Duties:

ADULT COLLECTION:

Selects adult material for purchase.
Catalogs purchased materials.
Manages integrity and quality of adult collections and materials.
Maintains reading shelves, creates library promotional materials, and makes book displays.
Systematically weeding of the collection.

PROGRAMMING:

Develops both active and passive programming and library opportunities for adults. This might require the use of online platforms.
Develops and implement the Adult Summer Reading Program
Promotes programs and events by posting them on social media outlets, town listserv, and town newsletter.

LIBRARY/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

Acts as the liaison to community organizations to actively promote library services and develop working community collaborations.
Website design and management.
Recommendation and implementation of new digital offerings, such as Wowbrary and Library Speaker’s Consortium

GENERAL DUTIES:

Performs circulation desk duties including answering calls, preparing requests for curbside pickup, assistance with copier, etc.
Trains staff and the public on new library technologies, online resources, and ongoing individual technology instruction for patrons.
Grant writing

Accepts other duties and assignments as requested by the Library Director.

Hiring Wage Range:
$25.00-$27.00/hour based on experience, Full-time with regular evening and occasional weekend hours required.

Benefits:
Full benefits package including medical and dental, paid sick and vacation, and paid holidays.

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter and three references via email to librarydirector@enfield.nh.us or mail to PO Box 1030, Enfield, NH 03748. The position will be open until it is filled. The selected individual will be offered conditional employment subject to successful completion of criminal background check.

The Town of Enfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

– Posted 6/6/25

Adult Services Specialist – South Burlington Public Library (South Burlington, VT)

The South Burlington Public Library is hiring an Adult Specialist. This person will have a big hand in library programs — including our annual concert series and a book group — for adults of all ages, as well as desk and collections responsibilities. Are you friendly? Do you enjoy serving individuals of all shapes, races, origins, abilities, languages, and backgrounds? Join our supportive staff in serving our wonderful community! The Library started as a community library at the high school, then relocated temporarily to the University Mall, before moving into the current building in 2021as the cornerstone of a new downtown. The building also houses City Hall and a Senior Center. This is a full-time (40-hour) benefited, union position, accepting applications now through June 10, 2025.

For a full job description and to apply online, visit: City of South Burlington Employment Opportunities

– Posted 5/28/25