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

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

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

Library Director- Fairlee Public Library, Fairlee, VT

About Us: The Fairlee Public Library is seeking a creative, collaborative and enthusiastic Library Director for this rural, small town library located in Fairlee, VT. The library needs a director that is community oriented and able to work with patrons of all ages. The successful candidate will be self-motivated as this is a mostly solo-librarian position with a 10 hour assistant. The start date for this position will be April 2025.

The Position: The Director oversees all library functions including collection development, programming, budget management, technology, technical services, supervising volunteers, reference, readers’ advisory, and the administrative duties of the library. This position is for 35 hours per week. The library is open to the public 25 hours with 10 hours as programming and administrative hours.

Hours & Salary: This is a 35 hour per week position. Evening and weekend hours are required. The salary is commensurate with experience. This is a fully benefited position including medical, dental, and vision. As a town employee this position is offered vacation, sick and personal hours each year. A matched retirement plan begins after 5 years.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited degree in Library and/or Information Science OR Vermont Library Certification is preferred. A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and experience in the library field will be considered if willing to earn the Vermont Library Certification within two years. Knowledge of the KOHA operating system and Ingram Services for material purchasing is also desired.

To Apply: Please send an email including a cover letter, resume, and three references to Elizabeth Reynolds, Director, to fairlee.library@gmail.com A criminal background check is required. For full job description go to http://www.fairleelibrary.com/jobs.html. EOE.

– Posted 1/17/25

Artificial Intelligence Research Data Science Specialist – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

This position works as part of the Dartmouth Libraries Research Data Services team to support research, curricular, and applied artificial intelligence work on campus. The person in this role will bring data science skills together with necessary expertise in information curation and knowledge management to support a variety of generative artificial intelligence applications, such as semantic search, retrieval augmented generation, and information/data retrieval application development. Working alongside campus partners engaged in data science and generative artificial intelligence work, this role will focus on database creation, data ingestion, information preprocessing and embedding, vector database management, and system optimization. This position is hybrid work location eligible.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77026

– Posted 1/14/25

Senior Research Data Science Specialist – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

This position works as part of the Dartmouth Library Research Data Services team to develop and deliver a robust suite of research data services to meet and advance research and curricular needs at Dartmouth. The person in this position will coordinate, develop, and provide computational research project support, with a focus on advanced computing environments and collaborations, and assist in the development and implementation of research data infrastructure across Dartmouth. This role serves as the artificial intelligence lead for the Dartmouth Libraries, guiding Research Data Services efforts, collaborating with key campus partners on AI development, and providing guidance on uses of artificial intelligence across the libraries. This is a hybrid work location eligible position.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77029

– Posted 1/14/25

Library Facilities Manager – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

Are you passionate about creating, adapting, and maintaining physical spaces to foster learning, scholarship, and research? Dartmouth Libraries invites you to join our collaborative team dedicated to enhancing the experiences of our colleagues, library users, and visitors throughout our spaces. Be part of a dynamic environment where your efforts will help accelerate, engage, elevate, and amplify academic endeavors at Dartmouth and beyond.

In this role, you will:

Manage facilities, security, and emergency planning for multiple library locations in collaboration with and support from institutional departments
Partner with Libraries and campus colleagues to develop and refine physical spaces through innovative space design.
Oversee renovation and construction projects as the Libraries’ project manager.
Keep library staff and stakeholders informed about facility-related changes and projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years experience with facilities management, procedures, and principles
Proven experience in space planning or related fields
Strong collaborative and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Apply now to join us in creating a stimulating environment that promotes excellence in scholarship, research, and learning.
Full Position Description: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77032/
Hiring range: $61,900 to $77,300
Contact: Jennifer Taxman (jennifer.r.taxman@dartmouth.edu), Associate Dean of Libraries, Research & Learning

Dartmouth Libraries value diversity in all forms and believe that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We encourage candidates to evaluate and explore our department as they move through our interview process. We continue to develop our hiring process to ensure our candidates are empowered to bring their whole selves to the interview process, and encouraged to learn about our workplace.

We do this by:

Making all efforts to avoid scheduling interviews on religious or cultural days of observation.
Requiring all search committee members to be trained on understanding and reducing implicit bias.
Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged.
Fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.

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. The Dartmouth Libraries 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 1/7/25

Youth Services Librarian – Springfield Town Library (Springfield, VT)

The Town of Springfield, VT announces an opening for a Youth Services Librarian position, a full-time, team-oriented role (35 hours per week). We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community.

We are looking for a creative, passionate individual with a strong desire to work with children and young adults in a public service setting. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting the growth and development of youth through library services. If you are dedicated to creating positive, engaging experiences for children and young adults, we invite you to join our dynamic team!

As part of our commitment to being a future-ready library, the Youth Services Librarian will play a key role in helping the library achieve Sustainable Library Certification. This includes promoting environmentally responsible practices and ensuring that all individuals feel welcome and included in our library’s programs and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, and implement library programs and services for children and young adults.
Provide professional expertise in library operations and youth services.
Collaborate with the Library Director to set goals and objectives for youth services, including budget preparation and grant applications.
Foster a love for reading, learning, and sustainability among young patrons.
Manage the library in the absence of the Library Director

Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university, OR
A Bachelor’s Degree with Certification as a Public Librarian by the VT Dept. of Libraries, OR
A combination of education and experience demonstrating extensive knowledge of library services for children and young adults.

We value diverse experiences and backgrounds and encourage applicants from all communities, including individuals of various racial, ethnic, and cultural identities, gender identities, and life experiences. Your unique perspective will contribute to the richness of our services and programs for youth in Springfield.

Compensation and Benefits:

$24.46 – $30.35 per hour, based on experience
Non-exempt Union position with excellent benefits

To apply, please visit the Human Resources Office at 96 Main Street or contact us at (802) 885-2104 or toshr@vermontel.net. A complete job description and application form are available at https://springfieldvt.govoffice2.com/jobs.

The Town of Springfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

– Posted 12/30/24

Library Assistant – Lydia Taft Pratt Library (Dummerston, VT)

Lydia Taft Pratt Library in Dummerston, VT seeks a part-time Library Assistant to help launch a new grant-funded Children’s Literacy and Library Services program

Roles and responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Staffing the children’s room to provide circulation and readers advisory services
Working together with the library director to design and implement passive and active library programming for children and families
Coordinating Storytime Program with volunteers
Publicity and outreach to promote the library’s services for children
Maintain statistics on usage of children’s services and programs
Work with director to refine and implement the collection policy as well as the budget for children’s materials and services
Other projects as appropriate

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has training and/or experience in early childhood education as well as in library services. A knowledge of Dummerston entities and organizations is extremely helpful.

Hours and Compensation

The position is funded from January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025 for 12 hours/week at $18/hour before taxes.

Hours are TBD together with the library director, but will likely include working alternating Saturdays in addition to weekday morning and afternoon hours.

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, resume, and list of two professional references to Library Director Dena Marger at dummerstonvtlibrary@gmail.com. Closing date: Friday, January 3, 2025

– Posted 12/21/24