Library Reference Assistant – Howe Library (Hanover, NH)

The Hanover Library is looking for a Part-time Reference Assistant to join our team. This role involves helping patrons at the reference desk, both in person and via phone or email, to find information and access library resources. The position also includes providing readers’ advisory services, guiding patrons in using computers, and other electronic devices. Evening and rotating weekends are required. For complete job description and application submission go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hanovernh/jobs/4803052/library-reference-assistant

Part-Time 10 hrs /week – $27.27 hourly

– Posted 2/19/25

User Experience Librarian – SUNY Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh, NY)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative User Experience Librarian who will contribute to student and institutional success by leading the library’s efforts to maintain, assess, and iteratively improve our patron-facing web presence. Key responsibilities include overseeing the design and content of the library website, evaluating and improving our discovery service, leading usability testing across the library, and improving integration between the library’s web presence and the university’s learning management system. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the development of documentation to help library faculty and staff create pages and content using our web resources as well as ensuring compliance with accessibility, information security, privacy, other legal and campus requirements, and branding guidelines. The successful candidate will also provide research help, course-related instruction, and collection development services to faculty, staff, and students as part of a team of liaison librarians.

This is a tenure-track position, and as such does require scholarship and service. At SUNY Plattsburgh librarians are academic faculty who may be required to teach in our Cardinal Core general education program and participate in shared governance through Faculty Senate. Feinberg Library assists students, faculty, staff, and the community in their intellectual activities by providing resources and services in support of research, teaching, and learning. We strive to help our users develop information literacy essential for life-long learning and becoming well-informed, reflective global citizens. We are part of the Academic Affairs division that administratively builds our college commitment to student success through a strong curriculum, excellent teaching, and scholarly research. Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for life-long learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

$57,899 minimum, plus excellent benefits

Full Job listing available at: https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15169

– Posted 2/14/25

Youth Services Librarian – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

LOCATION: Vergennes, Vermont

TITLE: Youth Services Librarian
REPORTS TO: Director, catharine.hays@bixbylibrary.org

HOURS: 20-25 Hours/week

STARTING PAY: $19-20/hour, depending on experience

BENEFITS: Eligible for a matching Simple IRA retirement plan of up to 3%

Summary: The Bixby Memorial Free Library in Vergennes, VT, seeks an energetic, innovative, and organized Youth Services Librarian to join our team and serve our vibrant five-town community. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality public services and will be responsible for managing collections, programs, partnerships, and spaces for our area youth and their families. The candidate will be a highly organized and collaborative team player who is comfortable and effective in working with preschoolers through teens.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, maintains, and evaluates all aspects of the Library’s juvenile and young adult collections, programming, and spaces within budget, including audiovisual and electronic resources, using standard review sources and considering patron requests and usage.
Plans, organizes, facilitates, and evaluates educational and cultural programs and series for children and young adults.
Partners with local schools, childcare providers, community youth organizations, and others to assess needs and coordinate offerings
Develops approaches to expanding the use and enjoyment of library resources and participation in library programming, particularly among underserved groups.
Recruits, trains, manages, and supports adult, pre-teen, and teen volunteers.
Identifies and provides relevant support, tracking, and reporting for grants and other income sources.
Provides regular circulation desk coverage and support
Creates promotional materials for children’s and young adult programming. Maintains the children and young adult sections of the library website and posts on social media regarding children and young adult programming.
Prepares a monthly management report on youth services activities, engagement, and trends
Performs outreach to schools and other local agencies for programming, especially summer reading programs.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as the situation dictates.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with library collection databases, such as Verso and Clover
Experience with WordPress and Canva
Passion and ability to interact meaningfully with children of all ages and their caregivers
Current knowledge of trends in children and youth literature and programming
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
Highly effective partnering and collaboration skills and ability to work in a team environment
Self-directed with excellent time management, judgment, and creative problem-solving skills
Skillful in learning and leveraging a range of technology, tools, and platforms for communications and productivity
Strong sense of humor, positivity, resourcefulness, and resiliency

Education and Experience:

A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree and/or Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship and three or more years of working with children and youth in a library or school setting is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements: Work is performed under typical library and office conditions on multiple floors. Duties require intermittent light to moderate physical effort in carrying, lifting, or moving lightweight materials or equipment.

Accessibility note: Please be advised that our historic building is currently not fully ADA-compliant. We are working hard on an accessibility project to make sure that all members of the community can access our second floor, but currently, the only ADA accessibility is to the basement and first levels.

Compensation: $19 – $20 per hour, depending on qualifications. This position is eligible for a matching Simple IRA retirement plan of up to 3%.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Catharine Hays, Library Director, at catharine.hays@bixbylibrary.org.

About the Bixby Memorial Free Library
Bixby Memorial Free Library proudly serves and is supported by the people of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, and Waltham, Vermont, offering both traditional library lending and an ever-expanding range of services, programming, digital resources and technology for every age and every stage of life. The stately 113-year-old library serves as the public cultural and community center offering welcoming spaces to read, relax, work, meet, socialize, host events and take in the view of the stained-glass dome from the marble lobby or Otter Creek Falls and the Adirondack from the west porch rocking chairs. Tuesday – Thursday: 10am to 7pm; Friday – Saturday: 10am to 3pm. Website: http://www.bixbylibrary.org/

– Posted 2/14/25

Director – Royalton Memorial Library (South Royalton, VT)

The Royalton Memorial Library is seeking an organized, energetic, personable candidate for our new librarian. The education requirement is that they are willing to work toward Vermont State accreditation. Further information is available on their website, royaltonlibrary.org, under the “About” tab. If interested, please send a completed application, a resume, and cover letter to librarian@royaltonlibrary.org.

For local applicants, applications and job descriptions are also available at the circulation desk, and completed applications may also be dropped off at our address 57 Safford Street, South Royalton, VT; or mailed to our postal office box #179, South Royalton, VT 05068.

This is a full time position, 40 hours a week, with a base compensation of $43,680 per annum.

– Posted 2/5/25

Library Professional – Roger Clark Memorial Library (Pittsfield, VT)

The Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield, VT is a library within a close-knit community that seeks an energetic and enthusiastic part-time library professional dedicated to providing educational, cultural, and recreational information and services for community members of all ages.

Our Mission: To be a multi-generational community center aiming to foster traditional, cultural, creative, current and technical literacy.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A professional and friendly demeanor with all who enter the library.
A love of books, libraries, and helping others access the benefits of reading and other library offerings.
Ability to work independently and alongside other team members to carry out all of the tasks required to give excellent library service.
Ability to manage time, to set priorities, to be organized and communicate with other team members as needed, including the ability to shift focus from routine tasks to patron support and back.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library patrons of all ages, trustees, volunteers, town officials and other staff members including the ability to deal tactfully, communicate effectively and maintain harmony within our community.
Ability and desire to respect the privacy of library patrons and the board of trustees.
Regular attendance pursuant to an agreed upon schedule of library open hours and related meetings with the board and other community members.
Demonstrable competency in the use of computers and other office equipment to accomplish library tasks including completing research for patrons.
Ability to comfortably work with children to encourage their use of the library.
Ability to complete physical tasks related to library activities and tasks, including lifting at least 30 lbs., stretching and bending.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Manage circulation desk operations, including check-in/out, maintain useful statistics, provide patron assistance, catalog new acquisitions and maintain catalog accuracy.
Process inter-library loan requests and track materials.
Collaborate with the board of trustees to research, plan and implement programs for all ages, including publicizing offerings and programs via the web, print and other media platforms.
Manage and regularly provide innovative content for the library website and social media platforms (Facebook and other sites) and publish a monthly newsletter in print (number of copies to be determined) and on-line.
Keep current with developments in the library profession.
Participate in team planning and goal setting.
Upon request by the board of trustees, provide written reports of library activity to the board of trustees, the town and the state, including – collecting, reporting and analyzing library statistics.
Perform library-related work as required and by the board of trustees.

This position includes being at the library 15 – 20 hours per week, during daytime, evenings, and Saturdays with specific hours to be determined collaboratively between the library professional and the board of trustees. Compensation will be based on experience ranging from $15-$20 per hour.

Please email resume, with two references and a cover letter to the Board of Trustees at pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com. Application submissions made on job platforms sites will not be accepted. Application deadline is Feb 14, 2025. The Board of Trustees will be contacting selected applicants for interviews starting Monday, Feb 17, 2025.

The Roger Clark Memorial Library does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Thank you for your interest in Pittsfield’s Roger Clark Memorial Library.

– Posted 2/4/25

Library Director – Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, VT

The Cobleigh Library is seeking a Library Director who is enthusiastic, professional, and knowledgeable. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and includes benefits. The Library Director oversees a staff of seven and reports to the Library Board of Trustees.

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000, depending on experience

Benefits: health insurance through the Town of Lyndon, dental insurance through VLCT, VT Municipal retirement, paid holidays, sick time, personal time, and vacation leave after 1 year.

About the Position

The Library Director is the administrator of the Library, responsible for the daily operation and development of the Library collection and services. The Library Director creates and maintains a welcoming environment with a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and offers a variety of public services for all ages. Working in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, the Library Director continually assesses the community’s needs and interests and strives to achieve the goals and objectives of the long range plan, evaluates the Library’s performance and represents the Library to the community. The Director implements the policies and priorities adopted by the Board of Trustees.

To Apply

Link to full job description

Please send an email including a cover letter, resume, and three references to Bryn Hoffman, Library Director, bryn@cobleighlibrary.org EOE

– Posted 2/3/25

Director of Dana Health Sciences Library – University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and experienced librarian to serve as Director of the Dana Health Sciences Library. The library provides high quality health information and services to support the educational, research, and patient care needs of the Larner College of Medicine, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the University of Vermont Medical Center. The library also provides access to essential health information for the citizens of Vermont. The director leads and supervises all phases of health sciences library operations, including strategic planning, resource management, policy development, budgeting, and outreach to constituents. The director also supervises an experienced team of librarians and staff members. Competitive candidates will be leaders who will help shape the future of health sciences librarianship in a rapidly evolving educational and healthcare environment and collaborators who can work with university leadership, librarians, and library staff to implement that vision.

This position reports to the Dean of the Libraries and collaborates seamlessly with other directors and colleagues in the Howe Library and the Silver Special Collections Library. The Dana director also provides leadership in the University Libraries’ planning and operations as a member of the Dean’s Council. Librarians at the University of Vermont hold faculty appointments without tenure. As such, librarians are expected to contribute to three areas: librarianship, scholarly and creative activity, and service. Rank at the time of initial hire and promotions are based upon performance in all three areas.

We seek candidates who will contribute to the Libraries’ Inclusive Excellence Plan, a plan that embraces UVM’s Our Common Ground, the ACRL Diversity Standards, and fundamental principles of intellectual freedom embodied in UVM’s statement on Academic Freedom, the ACRL Statement on Academic Freedom, and the AAUP Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure. The Libraries have committed themselves to building collections that serve an increasingly diverse curriculum, to affirming all persons and supporting all intellectually rigorous thought and traditions, to building the most diverse recruitment pools possible, to creating mentorship opportunities for colleagues, and to making our services and spaces accessible and welcoming to all.

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. 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

Provide a statement on how, as Faculty and Director of Dana Health Sciences Library, you would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values (https://uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground), advance diversity, and inclusive excellence at UVM. (limit 250 words)

Application Information:

For further details about this position and to apply online, please visit our website at: http://www.uvmjobs.com and reference job posting number F3328PO. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, an inclusive excellence statement, and a list of three references.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. All appointments are subject to a successful background check. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than February 28, 2025. For additional information, please contact search chair Gary Atwood (gary.atwood@uvm.edu).

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 the Larner College of Medicine. 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.

The UVM Libraries, includes the David W. Howe Memorial Library, Dana Health Sciences Library, and Silver Special Collections Library, deliver distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community, the University of Vermont Medical Center, and the State of Vermont through excellence in instruction, innovation in research and scholarship, and dedication to public service.

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. Further details about UVM Libraries can be found here: https://researchguides.uvm.edu/infoforapplicants.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

– Posted 1/29/25

Head, Data and Open Scholarship – University of Massachusetts Libraries (Amherst, MA)

The Head of Data & Open Scholarship leads a dynamic and evolving team to develop and deliver forward-thinking and campus-aligned programming, resources, and services to support researchers across the research and data lifecycles; scaffold scalable education and outreach programming and support for students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty; and coordinate project support for innovative work in the realms of digital scholarship, research data, and scholarly publishing. The incumbent will achieve these goals through collaboration with the Associate Dean for Data, Digital Strategies and other units in the division. They will assist University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers in meeting the requirements of funding agencies and publishers and will prioritize the development of strong, collaborative relationships with library subject specialists across multiple disciplines and with relevant units across campus. The incumbent will manage a small team of specialists focused on data management, digital scholarship and digital humanities projects, copyright and information policy, open educational resources, open scholarship/scholarly publishing, research impact, and spatial data and GIS.

The position is responsible for leading, managing, innovating, goal setting, outreach, and assessing all functions of the department in partnership with other departments within the division of Data, Digital Strategies, and Scholarly Communication and across the Libraries. The Head of Data & Open Scholarship serves a critical role in ensuring the Libraries are poised to meet the research and student success goals outlined in the University’s strategic plan.

The position falls within the Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP) union and may be hired at the rank of Librarian III or Librarian IV. This is a full-time position and hybrid opportunity.

Librarian III salary floor: $69,500.
Librarian IV salary floor: $78,900.
Please refer to the UMass application portal for full details.

– Posted 1/28/25

Research & Learning Librarian / STEM – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

This position provides research, education, and collections services to students, faculty, and researchers in STEM fields, with primary responsibility for the academic departments of Physics & Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and related interdisciplinary areas. Develops, delivers, and assesses effective programs and services. Works collaboratively in a highly interconnected institutional setting. This position is hybrid work location eligible.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77208/

– Posted 1/25/25

Youth Programs and Outreach Librarian – Kellogg-Hubbard Library (Montpelier, VT)

The Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, VT seeks a Youth Programs and Outreach Librarian to help advance our mission of empowering community members to become lifelong learners. While our history dates back to 1895, we strive to be a resilient, inclusive, and innovative library that continually learns and adapts to meet the changing needs of our community. We serve more than 18,000 people across six towns and have tremendous support thanks to the service provided by our exceptional staff. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all staff and patrons can thrive and share their gifts. This is an exciting time of growth and opportunity at the Library, and we’d love to have you join us. This position is 35 hours per week and requires some evening and Saturday hours. The starting pay is $23.20 per hour along with an excellent benefits package. This position is part of the library’s collective bargaining unit. The anticipated first day is March 3, 2025. For more information, visit https://kellogghubbard.org/employment.

– Posted 1/25/25