Library Services Coordinator – Tucker Free Library (Henniker, NH)

CHANGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW…
We are looking to create a new team as current long-term employees depart to experience gratifying new life adventures.

ABOUT THIS POSITION
This management position demands creativity and excellent communication skills. As the front-line contact with patrons, the person filling this position must have strong interpersonal skills and be willing to talk books, tech, and life. You will have the opportunity to participate in the hiring of additional team members. You will work closely with director to promote the library in our community.

SPECIFICS OF POSITION
We are looking for the person who fits within our organizational value system and the ideal candidate must possess a willingness and interest in expanding one’s skills and learning new job activities. As our world changes our staff have greatly broadened their skills and taken on new tasks seemingly unrelated to “library skills”. We want someone willing to seek out and take on new challenges.

Library experience is not required. We will train you on library particulars. The responsibilities include:

Supervise staff members
Participate in hiring and training new personnel
Plan and promote programs Coordinate social media campaigns
Assist with Mail Chimp monthly newsletter
Assist with content management on website
Promote and instruct on NHDB
Provide reader advisory services
Assist with selection of materials Oversee Inter-Library Loan
Assist patrons in use of equipment including catalog, computers, printers, chair lift
Catalog and process materials
Shelve materials
Repair materials
Work primarily at circulation desk
Promote a quality library experience for patrons and staff
Act as an ambassador for the library
Assume responsibilities during director’s absence

NITTY GRITTY
26-28 HOURS PER WEEK AT $20-$25/HR DOQ, PTO AVAILABLE

Tuesday 7 hours
Wednesday 7 hours
Thursday 7 hours
Friday 7 or 5 hours

Occasional weekends or evenings to cover

EMAIL RESUME & COVER LETTER TO
Lynn M. Piotrowicz
Tucker Free Library
PO BOX 688
Henniker, NH 03242
tuckerfree@comcast.net

INTERVIEWS BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Tucker Free Library is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All are welcome to apply.

– Posted 2/27/22

Library Assistant – Mary Blood Library (West Windsor, VT)

We’re looking for an on-site self-motivated, task driven, dynamic library assistant—who enjoys
working alone as much as with groups of people—to fulfill projects in the following areas:
Shelving, young adult programs assistance, new networks updates, event support, and any
activities that someone interested in public librarianship learns and designs.

Job Description: The Library Assistant will have various duties and responsibilities to keep the
library running smoothly as they assist the librarian. P/T 8 – 10 hours per month.
This position is likely to include some of the following tasks:

Loan library materials such as books and DVDs to patrons and collect the returned
materials.
Catalog and maintain the library materials.
Handle loans between libraries.
Organize and reshelve returned items such as periodicals, books and DVDs.
Handle the registration of new library cardholders and issue library cards.
Teach people how to use the library resources.
Answer questions from patrons and refer others to the librarian.
Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls and organizing files.
Use and maintain computer library database to help locate library materials.
Help plan and participate in special library events such as youth programs or other special events.

Some professional background:
https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/whatyouneedassistant

Minimum Qualifications:

Public service work involving institutional/admin support or previous related experience.
Interest in libraries, public service, and taking initiative.
Previous clerk experience a plus.
Good knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems and applications.
Good knowledge of network technology, especially Windows NT.
Must be well organized and able to work well with non-technical staff and patrons.
Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot the latest network-related hardware.
Ability to work with a team or alone.

The ideal candidate may also:

Have previous work experience in a library.
Be someone interested in librarianship.

Our library is located in Windsor County, in the town of West Windsor (05037), 10 – 15 minutes off of Rte. 91. We are a small town with a library in a 1900 building, hoping the addition of a library assistant will help us grow in a community that has experienced growth over the last two years (we have vital hiking/biking/ski trails and a notable, popular, local store/cafe). This is currently a very p/t position but the role could expand. Hours: 8 – 10 per month(approximately $20. per hr). Candidates already working in libraries and/or others, especially those interested in beginning a career in librarianship, are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Peter
MaryBloodLibrary@gmail.com
802-484-7205 Please do not leave a message. Please do call during open hours (Tuesday/Thursday 1-6; Saturday 11-1) or contact us via email.

– Updated 2/10/22

Library Media Specialist, Long-term Sub – U-32 (Montpelier, VT)

Washington Central Unified Union School District is seeking an enthusiastic educator to fill a long-term substitute position in the U-32 Library during a teacher’s 4-6 week leave of absence from early February to mid-March 2022. Please note that during this time, there is a school vacation (2/21-3/1), and school will be closed. See here for more details and the job posting.

Please consider if you are retired or even if your license has expired: an emergency license can be applied for with the right candidate. Please reach out to others who might be interested – we will consider candidates with other educational certifications and experiences other than library/media.

A love of young people, a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a collaborative approach are essential.

– Posted 1/18/22

Staff Engagement Liaison – Dartmouth Library (Hanover, NH)

Dartmouth Library
Hanover, NH 03755
Staff Engagement Liaison

Join our team at this vibrant and forward-looking Ivy League library. We’re looking for a great communicator who lives diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is also organizationally skilled to join us as the Staff Engagement Liaison. This new position will be focused on developing, producing, managing, and assessing all processes related to the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of library staff, ensuring they are fair and inclusive. The Liaison will work to create and foster a supportive learning culture, and will embed diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices into all staff engagement and recruitment activities. If you like the idea of helping an innovative and purpose-driven higher education organization achieve its strategic objectives and priorities in a very tangible way, this position might be for you!

For more information about the position, visit https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61135. Review of applications will begin around February 1^st.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions. The Dartmouth Library 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 Library is made up of 143 dynamic highly committed staff members.

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 1/18/22

Library Aide – North Adams Public Library (North Adams, MA)

POSITION: Library Aide

SALARY: $14.25/hour

POSITION SUMMARY: The North Adams Public Library is looking for the right person to complete our Circulation team! We need a Library Aide to work 15 hours per week including occasional Wednesday evenings and Saturdays, at our Circulation Desk. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing excellent and friendly customer service to library users of all ages and backgrounds. North Adams patrons love this library, and the staff is a major reason. Come help us continue that tradition.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates are invited to submit the required application along with cover letter, resume, and references to: library@northadams-ma.gov or Sarah Sanfilippo, North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247

The City of North Adams, Massachusetts, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

– Posted 1/18/22

Librarian C AC: Technical Services – VT Dept. of Libraries (Barre, VT)

Application Deadline Date: 01/16/2022

Req ID: 26464

Department: Libraries

Location: Barre, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Hourly Rate: $22.86

The Vermont Department of Libraries seeks a professional cataloger for the position of Technical Services Librarian. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of RDA, MARC, and expertise with classification systems, including Dewey (DDC) and knowledge of, or comfort learning other classification systems such as LC and SuDoc. They will provide consulting for cataloging, learner-centered instruction, and will manage State Library collections in consultation with the Assistant State Librarian for Information & Access. This job calls for a well-organized, diplomatic, and insightful person who will use their professional skills and knowledge to advance the mission of VTLIB.

Major duties include performing all original cataloging for the State Library collections, copy cataloging, classification using Dewey Decimal System (DDC), and other systems for government documents; designing and teaching basic and advanced cataloging classes as part of the VTLIB continuing education program; answering cataloging questions from librarians and staff both internally and externally; managing cataloging in the VTLIB ILS; and working with Information & Access staff to maximize discoverability of materials through the CLOVER interlibrary loan system.

The Technical Services Librarian has the opportunity to organize State Library collections and to improve cataloging services for VTLIB. This is a great chance to shape the policies and vision of the organization around cataloging and technical services.

The Department of Libraries is based in Barre, Vermont, located about 50 miles southeast of Burlington. Vermont has 185 public libraries, most of which serve small and rural communities with populations of fewer than 5,000. Vermont has a population of 643,000 and is known for its powerful tradition of local government, robust farmers markets, beautiful landscape, wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, and strong sense of community.

For full details and to apply online, visit careers.vermont.gov

– Posted 1/2/22

Local History Librarian – Richards Free Library (Newport, NH)

The Richards Free Library in Newport, NH is looking for a Local History Librarian to join our team. This is a part time job, 18 hours per week, and the starting hourly wage is $20. This librarian will be responsible for our historical archives and reference assistance. For a full job description and information on how to apply, please visit our website at newport.lib.nh.us/about-2/employment. The deadline to apply is November 26, 2021.

– Posted 11/9/21

Library Director – Berlin Free Town Library (Rensselaer County, NY)

The Berlin Free Town Library is seeking an energetic and creative leader with a passionate commitment to public library service for the position of Library Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to reimagine the library’s role in the community.

The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the overall operation and management of the Library. Duties include, but are not limited to, building community and professional relationships, planning and implementing library programs and services, managing circulation desk operations, maintaining and developing the collection, functioning within the budget, supervising library personnel, and managing the library facility. More information about the library and a detailed job description can be found on the library’s website–https://www.bftl.org/. As an official representative of the library to the Berlin Community, the Library Director will demonstrate an enthusiasm for community engagement and establish effective working relationships throughout the community.

The Berlin Free Town Library strives to provide access to information, opportunities for lifelong learning, and a gathering place for the community. A Free Association Library and a member of the Upper Hudson Library System, the library serves a user population of approximately 1,800 with a total annual operating budget of $50,000. The library occupies a beautiful 2,800-square-foot facility in the Town of Berlin, which is nestled in the rolling Taconic Hills where natural beauty and outdoor activities abound.

The minimum qualifications for this position include completion of sixty (60) credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and three (3) years of professional experience which includes some supervisory and administrative responsibilities. The library welcomes interested applicants that meet or exceed these minimum qualifications, up to and including a Master’s Degree in library science or equivalent from a school that is accredited by the American Library Association.

This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hr. per week) with a starting salary range of $20,000-23,000, commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references by email to Cristi Lamontagne, Personnel Committee Chair at bftlboard@gmail.com.

Applications must be received no later than December 3, 2021.

– Posted 11/9/21

Library Director – R.K. Kittay Library (Rupert, VT)

The RK Kittay Library in Rupert, Vermont is seeking a Library Director. The Director Reports to the Board of Trustees and is 10 hours per week, not to exceed 40 per month. The pay rate is $15/hour.

Responsibilities include:

Selecting, purchasing and preparing books for circulation
Plan and implement programs/events for all ages
Recruit and train volunteers.
Coordinate schedule for open hours
Collecting monthly statistics
Providing customer service

Skills must include:

Basic knowledge of libraries and how they function
Excellent communication (oral and written)
Technology: assist patrons with devices, maintain library computers, update social media and website
Ability to work within a budget

Experience/Education:
A college degree and related experience and knowledge of library functions or the willingness to pursue Vermont Public Library Certification.

Other:
Understanding the uniqueness and needs of the Rupert community is a must. Rupert is a town of 700 residents spread out over 44.6 square miles. The Library is currently open 7 hours a week with plans to resume 12 open hours soon. The candidate must be energetic, organized, and able to stoop, lift and carry up to 20 pounds

The above job description describes the general work to be performed; it is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of every responsibility and duties required.

If interested, please send letter of interest, resume and references to the Board President, Judy Zinn: judybillzinn@hotmail.com. Application deadline is December 15, 2021.

– Updated 11/9/21

Library Assistant – Exeter Public Library (Exeter, NH)

Exeter, NH Open Position (PT with possibility of FT): Exeter Public Library seeks an individual dedicated to enthusiastically serving people of all ages as a part time Library Assistant with our Adult Services Department. The Library Assistant must be over the age of 18, have a BA or a BS from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of one (1) year experience working with the public. The Library Assistant must understand and be able to use the Dewey Decimal Classification for shelving and circulation, be able to use a computer and pertinent programs, work at a desk thirty-two (32) to thirty-six (36) inches high, carry armloads of books, and reach all shelves with or without the aide of a stepstool. Some night and weekend availability required. Pay range begins at $17.50 – $18.00 depending on experience. Contact: Library Director Hope Godino at deweyexeter1@comcast.net with resume and cover letter, or for further information. Accepting only emailed applications. Exeter Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

– Posted 11/8/21