Director – Sutton Free Library (Sutton, NH)

The Sutton Free Library (SFL) seeks a Director (30-40 hours a week) who will be engaged, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting the Library and the residents of Sutton.

The Sutton Free Library (SFL) is a small rural library serving a town of approximately 2,000 residents. Many programs and services are relatively new to the community as an aggressive revitalization of the library is underway. The SFL Director reports to the SFL Board of Trustees and may serve more than half of their allotted work hours as a solo staff member. Staff members wear numerous and varied hats in this patron-focused environment. A strong command of technology is highly valued while appreciation for classic library processes is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees daily library operations, including hiring and management of staff.
Communicates regularly and consistently with the SFL Board of Trustees and the Town of Sutton.
Oversees and updates library communications to the community, including through the website and social media.
Envisions and interprets community needs to inform materials selection and programming.
Develops and recommends an annual budget, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, and tracks and administers expenditures.
Advises the Library Board on operational, fiscal, staffing, and facilities issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Well organized and able to multi-task and provide quality customer service.
Positive and effective communications skills with library patrons, the Town of Sutton, Board of Trustees, and other constituencies.
Experience in public library administration.
Understanding of state and federal statues regulating public libraries.
Strong proficiency in computers, library technology, internet, and social media. Experience with the Apollo or other OPAC systems is preferred.

Educational/Professional Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three to five years of relevant library work experience.

Essential Functions:

Ability to stand for extended periods; reach overhead; use hands, fingers; bend, stoop, and kneel.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; operate a wheeled book cart weighing up to 140 pounds.

Compensation: Minimum salary is $42,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits package including health, vacation, short-term and long-term disability.
Employees of the SFL are also eligible for a generous leave policy.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to SuttonLibrarySearch@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and the position will remain open until filled.

– Posted 6/24/24

Library Director – Richards Free Library (Newport, NH)

The Richards Free Library is seeking an innovative, creative, tech savvy, and forward-thinking leader with proven management skills in a public library to serve as Library Director. The library is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity and the building at 58 N. Main St has been on the national registry of historic buildings since 1984.

The library employs 9 staff members including three full-time positions, with a total full time equivalent of 5.5. The Friends of the Richards Free Library are an active group, volunteering at the library once a month and organizing two large annual fundraisers: a membership drive, and a book sale. The Board of Trustees consists of 1 town elected trustee and 8 self-appointed trustees.

The 2024 Operating Budget of $495,200 includes:

$366,000 from the town
$98,000 from grants, fees, and donations
$24,500 from the Rollins Fund- an endowment specifically for building maintenance
$5,500 from the Holden Yeoman’s Fund- an endowment specifically for the Hale Award
$1,200 from the Harwick Fund- an endowment specifically for children’s books

The library enjoys wide community support. With 2400 registered patrons, the library is always busy. Some of our regular programming includes: weekly story time, summer story time at the local farmer’s market, an average of three teen afterschool programs each week, a knitting group, a poetry group, a writers’ group, two book clubs for adults, two book clubs for teens, and two book clubs for kids.

The library hosts three large annual events: Bookport: a Local Author Celebration in March, the Library Book Festival during Apple Pie Craft Fair in August, and the Hale Award honoring an author with a connection to New England in the fall. The Library Director works with the staff to organize Bookport; works with the Friends, staff and trustees to organize the Book Festival; and works with the trustees, staff, and Hale board of Judges to organize the Hale Award. Of course, we also host a Summer Reading Program with reading challenges and events for children, teens, and adults, with an average of 125 participants each year.

Newport, New Hampshire (population 6300) is located in the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee region of New Hampshire. The community boasts a vibrant recreation department with a new facility planned to open in early 2025, an active Opera House Association, and The Library Arts Center located in the Library’s carriage house. The Richards Free Library acts as Fiscal Agent for the Library Arts Center.

A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with five years of professional library work and three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility at a public library is required.

The pay range is $60,000 -$70,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience. For a detailed job description, visit richardsfreelib.org.

Apply with cover letter, resume, and three references to directorsearch@newport.lib.nh.us by July 12, 2024.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for administrative, supervisory and management duties according to library policies.
Works closely with board of trustees, attends and reports at all board meetings, and provides orientation for new board members.
Attends bi-weekly town department head meetings.
Develops library collections, services and programs.
Prepares annual budget with trustees and presents at town budget hearings.
Works with Assistant Director and Youth Services Librarian to find, apply for, and report on grant opportunities.
Responsible for payroll for library and arts center including filing with the IRS and NH Employment Security.
Handles personnel matters including hiring, promoting and firing with the trustees.
Acts as library’s public relations representative in the community.
Responsible for material, equipment and service expenditures.
Exercises leadership in the further development of library services in community, region and state.
Develops professional skills through continuing education.
Participates in state, regional and national library organizations.
Assumes other duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Knowledge of a variety of hardware and software as well as Internet services
Ability to use computers and to utilize computer databases
Effective written and oral communication skills
Comfort with presenting to groups and teaching classes
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff of other libraries, and the public
Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

– Posted 6/21/24

Library Collections Assistant – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

Dartmouth is hiring for a Library Collections Assistant position. Come and work with a collaborative, dynamic group of colleagues. As an integral part of the Libraries’ Collection Management & Preservation team, the Library Collections Assistant will carry out daily talks associated with the circulation and maintenance of the Libraries’ physical materials. This includes paging and reshelving books as well as participating in the ongoing care and maintenance of library stacks. Working under the supervision of the Library Collections Operations Manager, the Collections Assistant will also support discrete special projects as needed, such as large-scale collection moves and records management disposition efforts.

This position requires working at two different locations–Dartmouth’s Baker Berry Library and the Library Collections Services Facility (LCSF), which is a new offsite, high-density storage facility in Lebanon, NH. The LCSF is a climate-controlled warehouse environment. Bring your unique skills and experience, grow them through professional development and engagement with library communities, and help us to make the Dartmouth Libraries a research engine, powering knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree, or equivalent
One to three years of library collections, records management, library storage operations, warehouse or related work experience
Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet and in temperatures ranging from 50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit
The ability to lift 50 pound boxes throughout a work-day.
The ability to lift materials overhead
Must be able to operate a variety of warehouse machinery, including manual and powered lifts
The ability to comprehend complex filing systems
Demonstrated creative thinking and problem-solving skills
The ability to work in a highly demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Interested?
You can learn more about the position and apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74337/

Hiring range: $20.00 – $22.00 hr

Do you have questions?
Contact: Elena Cordova, Head of Collection Management & Preservation elena.m.cordova@dartmouth.edu

Review of applications will begin July 19, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT DARTMOUTH Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions. The Dartmouth Libraries is dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, and research and works in partnership with the students and faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Dartmouth Libraries is supported by a highly committed staff of about 145. The Dartmouth Libraries is a member of the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, the Association of Research Libraries, CRL, NERL, HathiTrust, CLIR/DLF, and the Library Publishing Coalition.

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 6/19/24

Head Librarian/Director – Highgate Library & Community Center (Highgate, VT)

HIGHGATE LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER is seeking HEAD LIBRARIAN/DIRECTOR who will plan, manage, and direct the operations, programs, services, and personnel of the Highgate Library and Community Center. This person will manage employees and volunteers, manage library collections, and maintain responsibility of administrative work. A successful candidate will have knowledge of grant funding opportunities and have a history of successful grant writing.

Duties would include, but not be limited to, directing operations of library programs, providing support to the Trustees, working with Trustees to set short and long-term goals for the library, and working towards their execution, oversee personnel administration, and advocating on behalf of the library and community center.

The candidate must be an effective manager, have strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and be knowledgeable of the workings of libraries. Should possess a Certificate of Public Librarianship or a degree in Library Sciences or be willing to work towards accreditation. Prefer 5 years of library experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Shall have excellent public speaking, written, and oral communication skills. Will recognize the tremendous opportunity underway in Highgate and work to build partnerships, market the operations of the library and community center, while being responsive to community needs.

Pay range is $42,000-$52,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references. Cover letter should include interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experience. Please submit by Friday, June 28, 2024 to: Highgate Town Offices, PO Box 189, Highgate VT 05459 c/o Rebecca Manning or via email to rmanning@highgatevt.org.

– Posted 6/13/24

Associate Director – Biomed Libraries, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine (Hanover, NH)

The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries, part of the Geisel School of Medicine and the Dartmouth Libraries, seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented leader to be our Associate Director for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries.

The Associate Director reports to the Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries and is a member of its management team. This position is responsible for Education and Information Services and the public services provided to Geisel and Dartmouth Health communities. This includes outreach and engagement, planning programs and services, technology support, and creating programs to support initiatives at Geisel and Dartmouth Health.

Responsibilities include:

Provides operational leadership for public services areas of the Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries to propose, develop, implement, and evaluate the core services based on the strategic goals of the Geisel School of Medicine, the Dartmouth Libraries, and Dartmouth College.
Directly oversees 5-8 staff members; conducts performance reviews; plans or directs activities among team members, resolves conflicts as necessary. Identifies and develops solutions to complex problems, requiring substantial analysis and knowledge. Key participant in the strategic planning efforts of the medical school and library.
Oversees the departments of Education and Information Services, including management of the library spaces, department staffing, and programs and services. Responsible for coordinating outreach and engagement efforts for the library to the Geisel and DH communities.
Advocates for staff, promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging.

This opportunity comes at an exciting time. Geisel and the Dartmouth Libraries have launched strategic plans, and our libraries are positioned as strategic partners in research, education, and clinical efforts.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; minimum $108,700. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including Fidelity and TIAA; and relocation assistance.

The Libraries and Geisel School of Medicine
The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries consist of the Dana Biomedical Library on the medical school’s Hanover campus and the Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC). Our mission is to provide health and life sciences information resources and services that advance research and scholarship, education, and patient-care activities.

The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, founded in 1797, strives to improve the lives of the people it serves: students, patients, and local and global communities. Its vision is to be a values-driven leader in education, research, and professional practice. The Dartmouth Libraries support the students, staff and faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

Dartmouth College and DHMC are located in the neighboring towns of Hanover and Lebanon in the picturesque Upper Connecticut River Valley on the New Hampshire and Vermont border. Dartmouth is surrounded by a vibrant, academic, and professional community offering excellent public schools, a lively arts scene, a rural setting with great natural beauty, and delicious local produce and artisanal foods. Amenities associated with urban areas of Boston, New York City, and Montreal are within a few hours’ drive.

Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries: https://www.dartmouth.edu/library/biomed/
Geisel Strategic Plan: https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/deansoffice/geisels-strategic-plan/
Dartmouth Libraries Strategic Direction: https://www.library.dartmouth.edu/about/about-dartmouth-libraries
Dartmouth Libraries: https://www.library.dartmouth.edu/
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth: https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/

Application
Review of applications will begin as received. Priority consideration will be given to those submitting applications by July 19, 2024; applications will be accepted until position is filled. For the complete position description and to apply online go to: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74194/

– Posted 6/10/24

Librarian – Howard and Alba Leahy Library (Barre, VT)

Job Title: Librarian
State Equivalent Pay Grade: 24
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Supervisor: Director of Collections and Access
Last Revised: June 3, 2024

General Description
The Librarian is responsible for administration of the Howard and Alba Leahy Library, including its facilities, collections, staff, and projects. The Librarian has primary curatorial responsibility for the printed, manuscript, broadside, photograph, audio, and film/video collections. The Librarian reports to the Director of Collections & Access and works directly with the Collections Manager to develop, strategize, and manage projects related to the collections work of the Vermont Historical Society.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure ongoing and expanding access to Library collections through cataloging, digitization, exhibits, and statewide outreach
Establish all library procedures and supervise the Access Librarian, library assistant(s), and library volunteers. With the Director of Collections and Access, set library policies.
Help develop and manage library budget.
Coordinate the purchase, donation, acceptance, and acknowledgement of all incoming library materials, and seek out new materials to fill collections gaps as appropriate
Maintain connections with universities, and independent researchers to promote ongoing research into the library collections of the VHS
Provide physical access to, and security of, the library collections, including monitoring environmental controls, collections housing, collections furniture, and collections handling.
Set all conservation and bookbinding priorities as well as processing said work.
Present Vermont history and the collections of the Leahy Library of the VHS through periodic public speaking, publishing, and providing content for VHS outreach
Assist development staff in the identification of funding opportunities to support collections & access, including the submission of requests for funding, membership support opportunities, and individual donor planning and solicitation. Serve as project director on grant-funded initiatives as appropriate.
Along with the Access Librarian, library assistant(s), and volunteers, provide reference services.
Represent VHS in various professional groups and public organizations.
Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

The Librarian reports to the Director of Collections and Access and supervises the Access Librarian, library assistant(s), and library volunteers. The Librarian is a critical position within the Vermont Historical Society and works closely and collaboratively with all staff.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a standard office setting, based in Barre, Vermont.
Certain duties will require heavy workloads and tight deadlines
Moderate travel requirements may occur, for which a valid driver’s license is required.
Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program
5 years experience in special collections or archives
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to juggle competing demands on time.
Familiarity with cataloging and metadata technical standards such as MARC21, Dublin Core, DACS rules, Library of Congress Subject Headings
Experience working with Integrated Library Systems

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in U.S. history
Knowledge of, and strong interest in, Vermont history.
Experience in management, creation, and quality control for digital databases
Demonstrated ability to adapt historic library practices to modern patron needs.

– Posted 6/7/24

Director – Pawlet Public Library (Pawlet, VT)

The Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking to fill our part-time librarian position. The Pawlet Public Library is known as the heart of the Pawlet community. Since its inception, the library has been a cultural and informational hub for Pawlet residents and members of the surrounding communities.

The Pawlet Public Library’s mission is to provide a leadership role in unifying the community through shared resources and meaningful experiences for all generations. The successful candidate will be kind, enthusiastically welcoming and fastidious in ensuring our collection and all activities align with our mission.

The primary responsibilities of the director are to:

Develop creative programming that engages adults and children,
Build the library’s collections,
Create a library volunteer program with training,
Seek grants for programming and capital projects,
Collaborate with library staff and board of trustees in a meaningful way,
Assist the board in fundraising and policy creation, and
Manage the budget and oversee the day-to-day operations of library.

Our ideal candidate will be organized, creative, inclusive, and patient. The person will be an excellent communicator, proficient writer, and be self-driven to create and implement programs and events. Successful grant writing and fundraising experience are necessary. Candidates without a Library Science degree must be willing to complete the no-fee Certificate of Public Librarianship program directed by the Vermont Department of Libraries.

This part time position is 24 hours per week on-site, somewhat flexible, with two weeks paid vacation, some holidays, and the option of participating in a retirement plan after one year. The rate of pay for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is $24.25 per hour.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, & contact information for 3 references to: Pawlet Public Library- Director Search, P.O. Box 98, Pawlet, VT, 05761, or by email to PawletPub@gmail.com. Applications received before 6/14/24 will be considered. Direct inquiries for position responsibilities & requirements to Harley Cudney, Chair, Board of Trustees at 802-356-9309 or by email to harley.cudney@comcast.net.

– Posted 6/7/24

Family Engagement Manager – Thomas Memorial Library (Cape Elizabeth, ME)

The Thomas Memorial Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to fill the position of Family Engagement Manager. This professional-level position oversees library service to youth of all ages, from birth through the teen years, supervising a department of one part-time and two full-time employees. The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, teens, and families, and values collaboration, communication, and positivity in all aspects of their relationships.

See the full job description online, or download a copy.

– Posted 6/5/24

Research & Learning Librarian – Asian Studies/Humanities – Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)

We are looking for an engaged information professional to join our team of research & learning librarians supporting the Arts & Sciences at Dartmouth. The position will have primary responsibility for liaising with the Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages (ASCL) Department, additional departments based on education, skill, or interest, and collection development of our Chinese, Japanese, and Korean collections.

As a liaison librarian to academic departments, you will provide research support to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and researchers; develop information literacy opportunities both within and outside the curriculum; and manage the library’s print and online
collections in your subject areas. You will build and foster positive relationships with departmental faculty and staff, and work to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals through collections, programs, and services, in alignment with the goals of the institution and the broader Humanities community.

Required Qualifications:

ALA-accredited degree in library and/or information science, or a combination of an advanced subject or professional degree combined with relevant academic library experience.
Two or more years of post-graduate experience in an academic or research library or a combination of relevant professional experience.
Language proficiency in one or more languages such as: Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
Demonstrated skill and commitment to outreach, engagement, and public service.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively, prioritize tasks, manage time, problem solve, and complete projects.
Knowledge of and proficiency with key information resources in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Bring your unique skills, grow them through professional development and engagement, and help us empower students by unlocking their individual potential. As a potential staff member at Dartmouth Libraries, you will be joining our organization at a pivotal moment. After consulting and collaborating with our academic community, campus partners, and library colleagues, Dartmouth Libraries have a new strategic direction – Research Engine, Powering Knowledge. Grounded in our Purpose and Vision, this strategic framework supports us in achieving our goals and aspirations. Those aspirations are to:

Empower students by unlocking individual potential
Accelerate advanced research
Elevate scholarship with powerful research tools and methods and
Amplify Dartmouth’s impact across the scholarly ecosystem

APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin July 1st and will continue until the position is filled. To see the complete position description and to apply online please go to: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74060/

Hiring range: $65,000- $81,200

Do you have questions?
Contact Jennifer Natale, Head of Research & Learning, jennifer.j.natale@dartmouth.edu

ABOUT DARTMOUTH Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions. The Dartmouth Libraries are dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, and research and works in partnership with the students and faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Dartmouth Libraries are supported by a highly committed staff of about 145. Dartmouth Libraries are a member of the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, the Association of Research Libraries, CRL, NERL, HathiTrust, CLIR/DLF, and the Library Publishing Coalition.

Dartmouth 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 6/1/24

Technology/Reference Librarian – Pease Public Library (Plymouth, NH)

LOCATION: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, N.H.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director and Director
TITLE: Technology/Reference Librarian
HOURS: 40 Hours/week
STARTING PAY: $17.81 – 20.27/hour depending on experience
BENEFITS: Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, sick and personal time, NH Retirement

DESCRIPTION: The Pease Public Library in Plymouth, NH is seeking a quick learning innovator with excellent communication skills for the position of Technology Librarian. Familiarity with a variety of tech devices is fundamental to success in this role. Applicants must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good judgement and good humor under varying circumstances. The ability to multi-task and provide quality customer service is essential. Must be a community-oriented, hands-on worker. Must be prepared to attend staff meetings, remain current on professional trends and assist in planning team projects. Some Saturday and evening hours are also required. Must enjoy working with the public.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install and update software under the direction of IT Specialist.
Work 1:1 or in small groups to provide technology training to patrons and staff.
Keep library Web site content and social media posts current.
Troubleshoot issues with both Mac and PC platforms for patrons and staff.
Updates the library’s circulating devices weekly.
Maintains a working knowledge of information sources and an awareness of new resources and technologies. Effectively uses and promotes the Library’s collections and electronic resources.
Evaluates, selects, and maintains the library’s nonfiction and reference collection.
Creates and tracks a wide variety of usage and service statistics on a daily and monthly basis.
May assist with grant writing and fulfillment.
Answers the telephone and provides information to the public.
Works routine circulation desk shifts.*
Educates patrons about electronic resources, such as NH Downloadable Books.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

*Routine Circulation Desk Shifts tend to include: Checking materials in and out, Registering new patrons, Answering the telephone, Organizing reserve materials, Scheduling meeting spaces and events, Assists patrons in using the library’s public computers and the software available on them

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Previous library experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of Google docs and social media required. Must enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

Plymouth, N.H. is a vibrant community committed to diversity, arts and education. The Pease Public Library Staff is honored to play a role in serving its citizens with current information, technology, and quality entertainment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the following by June 24, 2024:

rwhite@peasepubliclibrary.org

Or mail to:

Becky White, Library Director
Pease Public Library
1 Russell Street
Plymouth, N.H. 03264

No phone calls, please.

– Posted 6/1/24