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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

Executive Director – Manchester Community Library (Manchester, VT)

Manchester Community Library (www.mclvt.org)
Manchester, Vermont
Executive Director
On or before July 1, 2025

OVERVIEW

The Manchester Community Library (MCL), the modern offspring of the town’s Mark Skinner Library, founded in 1897, seeks a creative and inspiring Executive Director to lead the organization to the next level in its never-ending quest to simultaneously be a 21st century library and a community hub for residents of Manchester, Vermont, and surrounding towns in Bennington County.

Reporting to the 13-member Board of Trustees, the new Executive Director will lead a staff of 10 augmented by a corps of volunteers that will provide patrons with a broad mix of services and programs within its 18,500 square foot building that opened in 2014. In the last fiscal year, MCL attracted over 58,000 visitors and conducted over 1,000 programs.

Key responsibilities include the administration and operations of the Library, staff and Board management, oversight of all fundraising, marketing and public relations, and advocacy for the Library and general outreach to residents, patrons and town office holders.

The operating budget for the Library is roughly $1 million, with revenue streams provided by an appropriation from the town of Manchester approved each year by its taxpayers (26.1% of revenues), endowment income (17.2%), and philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and other sources (56.7%).

The Library’s tagline – “Meet you at The Library” – speaks to the essence of small-town character. MCL’s chief ambition is to connect residents with one another by providing a welcoming and comfortable place that also provides access to tools and information and presents compelling programs for kids and adults of all ages.

MISSION: The Manchester Community Library is open to all as an inspiring gathering place for the community, providing resources for personal enrichment and growth.

VISION: The Manchester Community Library will be a hub of the community through our role as a trusted resource providing unique, essential, and innovative services; and by creating a welcoming and stimulating environment for learning and social connection. 

MANCHESTER, VERMONT

Ideally located in southwestern Vermont, Manchester is easily accessible to the rest of the Northeast but tucked into the Green Mountains in the picturesque Battenkill River Valley.

Manchester has a year-round population of slightly less than 5,000 and boasts excellent schools, an array of recreation facilities, superb restaurants, top notch cultural institutions, and four-season outdoor activities. To learn more about Manchester and the surrounding area, click HERE.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Director is responsible for management oversight of the organization including design and implementation of all fundraising and development activities, supervising all staff, and working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to ensure the financial integrity and accountability of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director must possess the following attributes and experiences:

Inspiring Community Ambassador and Leader

Someone who can:

  • devote him or herself to the patron experience;
  • model integrity, transparency and empathy;
  • lead by personal example;
  • hold him or herself personally accountable;
  • establish and maintain positive relationships with the Town of Manchester, its manager and Selectboard, and other regional community organizations and libraries.

Operational Experience and Expertise

Someone who can:

  • hire, manage, mentor and evaluate staff and is a proponent of professional development;
  • create and oversee administrative policies and procedures;
  • create, implement and manage the operating budget;
  • coordinate support and implement Board priorities;
  • oversee the maintenance and enhancement of Library facilities;
  • cultivate and integrate volunteers;
  • ensure stewardship of the endowment

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Someone who:

  • is committed to collaboration and a team culture;
  • is supportive and affirms relationships;
  • has a positive perspective;
  • is proactive, with a great deal of initiative and a can-do attitude;
  • can work productively and positively with a wide range of diverse constituents.

Fundraising Acumen

Someone who:

  • has the ability to tell constituents where the library is headed, and why;
  • possesses the ability to build strong relationships with current donors, and cultivate new ones;
  • enjoys telling stories that resonate with donors;
  • has the knowledge of the basics of fundraising, including identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors and prospects;
  • possesses the ability and courage to ask for money in a compelling and thoughtful manner.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • A BA or BS is required; a Master of Library Science degree or Library Professional Certification preferable, but not absolutely essential;
  • Five years of non-profit management/administrative experience;
  • Expertise in fundraising, marketing and technology;
  • Excellent communication skills – written, editing, speaking and social media;
  • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours;
  • Avid reader;
  • Conviction in MCL’s culture, mission, and vision.

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

  • A cover letter expressing your interest in this particular position.
  • A current résumé.
  • A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:

– Posted 12/17/24

UPDATED: Library Director – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

Description:
The Abbott Library located in Sunapee NH, a small New England town that enjoys proximity to Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee, is seeking an innovative, energetic, experienced and future-ready library professional to provide leadership to its vibrant community library. The Director will oversee a staff of thirteen employees (6 FTE equivalent). This staff includes a full-time Assistant Director, Technology, Youth and Children’s Librarian, and Public Services Librarian as well as several part-time staff. In addition, the library enjoys the support of more than 1300 hours of volunteer service each year. The Director is also responsible for administration, management, (including fiscal oversight) and advocacy for the library. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who is flexible, positive, creative, patient, decisive, and technologically adroit. Additionally, the ideal candidate has demonstrated success aligning people, process and technology;
excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills; and is committed to outstanding patron service. A finely tuned sense of humor is not required but highly desirable.

The library serves a community of approximately 3400 year-round residents and a large seasonal community. It operates with an annual budget of $600,000. The construction of the library building was completed in 2014, and it offers meeting rooms for library and community use, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautiful view of Mount Sunapee.

The Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library and the Abbott Library Foundation to raise funds and advocate for the library. In past years, these organizations have contributed approximately $50,000 annually in additional funding for the library.

The salary for this position is $75,600 – 109,304 with an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System.

Applications received before January 24, 2025 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. A full job description is available by request.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school is strongly preferred. Two to five years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility in a library setting is desired.

How to Apply:
If interested, please send a letter of application, resume, and three references by email to: directorsearch@abbottlibrary.org

– Updated 12/17/24

Library Operations Administrative Coordinator – College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA)

Reporting to the Director of Library services, this position acts as an operations administrative coordinator for the libraries and to the Director and staff, with communications responsibilities. Overseeing key financial, operational, facilities, and communications functions, this position will respond to complex challenges through independent thinking and creative decision-making. Acting as the library’s primary liaison to other academic and administrative offices across the College, this position will help coordinate information transfer, solutions to business and operational concerns, and events and activities for and utilizing library spaces.
  • Provide advanced, independent, and complex administrative support for the Director of the Library and library staff.
  • Develop goals and objectives that improve and make more efficient the business and administrative operations of the Library based on strategic data and assessment. Conceive, develop, and implement innovative and creative solutions leading to continuously improved services.
  • Utilize data and feedback to help inform and drive change and sustain standard practices while evolving the culture, policy and procedures of the Library.
  • Assist with library data collection including pulling and aggregating usage data from e-resource vendors and maintain spreadsheet of annual statistics to support ACRL and IPEDS reporting. Report IPEDS data.
  • Manage multiple budgets totaling $4.8m, including revenue, restricted, endowment and operating funds. Create projections and creative solutions to maximize outcomes.
  • Manage and address financial responsibilities for the library including generating vendor paperwork, negotiating purchases, invoices, and payments, and creating and maintaining financial records.
  • Manage extensive and complex business operations for the four libraries.
  • Employ a range of assessment, programming, and communication strategies to engage the campus community to expand and promote the reach of Library services.
  • Develop outreach activities and communication to promote library programming, resources and services
  • Coordinate and generate correspondence, mailings, and library documentation, and assist in developing promotional and operational materials in direct collaboration with graphic arts and communications including designing drafts of materials for review.
  • Act as primary point of communications with other campus offices, faculty, students, and the public about library operations, activities, and concerns, including managing the social media presence of the Library and its staff.
  • Manage all library facilities independently responding to issues including taking and recommending proactive steps in response to challenges. Initiate, create and coordinate work orders and follow to completion. Provide creative solutions to problems and concerns expressed by staff and users of the Libraries.
  • Process payroll for non-exempt staff and enter time off for exempt staff.
  • Schedule appointments for the Director. Keep apprised of Director’s calendar so that meetings and appointments are scheduled without conflicts.
  • Coordinate meetings for library committees. Participate in College and library committee work and attend meetings when appropriate.
  • Coordinate and manage multiple often complex department sponsored special events, meetings and author events each year including, but not limited to, coordinating with internal and external people and organizations, making room reservations, identifying expenses, ordering food, creating multiple work orders and diagrams for Facilities, handling special requests, and making accurate and timely arrangements with sufficient lead time.
  • Book meeting rooms and computer lab at the Library in support of administrative and academic department usage of Library spaces; maintain and post schedules of events that take place in Library.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory of office supplies for the 4 branch libraries.
  • Professionally greet and assist all visitors, faculty, staff, and students.
  • Assist, as needed, with opening/closing the building and processing of digital files.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in a complex office environment; in a library; and/or higher education preferred;
  • Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Experience working independently
  • Strong service orientation
  • Excellent organizational skills; able to work across multiple tasks.
  • Ability to provide high-level written and verbal communication.
  • Budget or financial experience
  • Ability to work with data
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize diverse tasks
  • Experience utilizing social media
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full time, non-exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
  • Tuition benefits
  • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.
For more information, please visit the following website: http://holycross.edu/diversity.
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5817458

Youth Services Librarian – Pease Public Library (Plymouth, NH)

LOCATION: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, N.H.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director and Director
TITLE: Youth Services Librarian
HOURS: 40 Hours/week
STARTING PAY: $17.40-20.27/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 Youth Services Librarian with excellent communication skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good judgment 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 team player. Must be prepared to attend staff meetings, remain current on professional trends and assist in planning team projects. Some Saturday and evening hours are required. Must enjoy working with children, teens and their families.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plans, coordinates, and implements programming for children and young adults such as weekly story time for those under 6, science programs, summer reading program, and having outside presenters.  These programs consist of music and movement, crafts, educational activities, and resources for children and their adult caregivers.
  • Enhances the programs of local schools by providing complementary services.
  • Manages the materials collection for children and young adults which includes weeding, using book review resources and purchasing materials. Catalogs and processes materials for children and young adults, gifts, and purchases.
  • Provides customer services in the form of answering patron emails, providing reader’s advisory, helping patrons find materials, computer and other technology instruction and helping with OverDrive.
  • Performs routine circulation desks tasks*
  • Supervises the daily operation of the children’s room and the young adult room.  Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies.
  • 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.
  • Compiles programming statistics and submits statistics to Director.
  • Performs outreach to schools and other local agencies for programming, especially summer reading program.
  • 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 in education or library science; three to five years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 December 31, 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 11/21/24

Children’s Librarian – Craftsbury Public Library (Craftsbury Common, VT)

The Craftsbury Public Library is hiring a Children’s Librarian.  To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and three references to director@craftsburypubliclibrary.org.
 
SUMMARY: The job of the Children’s Librarian is to provide opportunities for babies, children, and teenagers in Craftsbury and the surrounding communities to read, think, and learn. The Children’s Librarian ensures a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in the library.
 
REQUIREMENTS: The Children’s Librarian will have experience working with young children and early literacy training and skills, and will have a strong background in children’s literature. They must possess a bachelor’s degree, and will be committed to continuing their education in the field of library science and early literacy. They will possess computer skills and be competent and confident helping others with technology issues. The Children’s Librarian will work independently within a collaborative environment.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Organize and lead weekly year-round story time for both baby/toddler and preschool age children on Tuesdays and possibly Fridays. Arrange for uninterrupted story time coverage through volunteers when unavailable.
  2. Organize, promote, and implement programming for elementary school age children and teenagers. Mentor teen volunteers as opportunities arise.  Create promotional materials for all youth-related programming, including posters, social media, and press releases.
  3. Maintain and develop the children’s collection, giving consideration to inclusive and diverse materials.
  4. Maintain a pleasant, clean environment in the children’s room and playground. Shelve books or oversee volunteer shelvers, keep toys and games organized, rotate displays and passive activities available.
  5. Coordinate and implement summer reading program including summer grant application.
  6. Provide early literacy support to parents and caregivers, and increase awareness of the importance of early literacy skills.
  7. Collaborate and maintain relationships with the public school, afterschool programs, preschools and childcare organizations, and other community organizations to promote literacy within the community. Provide monthly outreach services to daycares and preschool facilities within the community.
  8. Provide readers’ advisory services to children and families.
  9. General library duties such as coverage of the circulation desk, and providing computer and reference assistance as needed.
 
HIRING AND SUPERVISION: The Library Director will be responsible for the hiring and supervision of the Children’s Librarian.
 
HOURS & COMPENSATION: This position is for a minimum of 8 hours weekly, and could expand to 16 hours with the implementation of services to all age levels. Starting pay range is $18.00-$19.00/hour depending on experience. Tuesday morning story time is required, and other hours may be scheduled depending on needs of the library and staff.
 
– Posted 11/12/24

Library Director – Grand Isle Free Library (Grand Isle, VT)

The Grand Isle Free Library (Vermont) has an opening for Library Director.  The Director is responsible for all facets of running the library including but not limited to day-to-day operations, maintaining a welcoming environment, programming, interlibrary loans, input on the annual budget, carrying out policies and working with the Board of Trustees. Input on the planning and design of a new library building, expected to open by end of December 2026, would be welcome and beneficial.
 
The position is currently part-time – 26 hours per week, 20 of which are open Library time. Salary commensurate with experience/qualifications; benefits provided. Applicants should have a working knowledge of basic public library concepts and resources and possess a Library Science Degree/Vermont Certificate of Librarianship or be in active pursuit of either.  Those interested in the position may provide a cover letter and resume by November 21, 2024 to Karen Allen by e-mail to: k.allen@grandislevt.gov.
 
– Posted 11/7/24

Library Access Services Specialist – Feldberg Library, Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)

Position Purpose
Provides a wide range of access, collections, and patron services in Feldberg Business & Engineering Library as a co-lead of Feldberg’s access services team. Manages student employees. Provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Provides and coordinates support for Feldberg equipment and technology. Works closely with, cross-trains, and provides back-up for access services team partner as needed.

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
· 2 plus years of work experience in public service, and a strong public service ethic.
· Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with library patrons and work collaboratively with staff.
· Able to work independently and with good judgement, and to set and modify work priorities.
· Proficient with standard computer equipment and office productivity software.

Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with library public services and technical services operations.
· Facility in learning and adopting new technologies.

Full time position, $21.50/hr – $24.50hr

For more information and to apply online, go to: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76294

– Posted 11/6/24

Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian – Vermont Department of Libraries (Barre, VT)

Title:  Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian
Application Deadline Date:  11/19/2024
Req ID:  51366
Department:  Libraries
Location:  Barre, VT, US
Position Type:  Permanent
Schedule Type:  Full Time
Hourly Rate:  $31.76

To apply, visit: Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian Job Details | State of Vermont

Overview

The Vermont Department of Libraries is seeking an Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian. This position manages two core programs for the Department of Libraries: interlibrary loan and services to state employees. This position supervises two staff members and reports directly to the Assistant State Librarian for Information and Access.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

  • Interlibrary Loan
  • Manage the Department of Libraries’ interlibrary loan service, including in-state and out-of-state services, through the CLOVER system.
  • Manage the Interlibrary Loan Courier Service with approximately 115 member libraries. Handle requests and issues for both in-state and out-of-state borrowing and lending and resolves issues with libraries for both ILL and the courier service. Management responsibilities for this program include both formal and informal trainings for participant library personnel, adding libraries to the network, and assessing the program. This position has programmatic oversight of the courier grant, including reporting.
  • Chair the State of Vermont Interlibrary Loan Roundtable and act as the expert for interlibrary loan in the state.
  • Supervise ILL staff.
  • Government Services
  • Manage State Library services to state employees. This includes demonstrating databases, services, and promoting collections to employees across Vermont state government. Serve as reference librarian for state employees and members of the legislature.
  • Teach core continuing education reference course. Teach students enrolled in the Vermont Department of Libraries Certificate Program a five-session reference course. Assist with other continuing education courses if requested.
  • Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to:
  • Assist with the Palace Project and Vermont Online Library. This position will assist with selection of materials for the online eBook/eAudiobook platform, the Palace Project.
  • Assist with administering the LIBConnect customer service platform.

Ideal candidates will have experience managing interlibrary loan, the ability to speak to groups and present ideas, and the ability to balance and manage responsibilities in a busy environment. They will also bring supervisory experience, knowledge of databases, research methods, reference practices, and grants.

Who May Apply

This position, Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian (Job Requisition #51366), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact thomas.mcmurdo@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in an office setting and at libraries and other venues throughout the state. Requires extensive use of computer and information technology. Significant job related travel is required, and incumbents may be required to travel out-of-state to attend meetings, trainings, and conferences. Private means of transportation may be necessary for required travel. Certain job functions may need to be performed outside normal State business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Requires work with the public, with governmental agencies and officials, and with non-profit and educational organizations. Travel may be necessary in all types of weather. Some lifting of heavy material is required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in library science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association AND three (3) years or more of post-degree library experience.

OR

  • Master’s degree or higher in related field AND three (3) years or more of library leadership or non-profit governance/policy leadership experience.

AND

  • Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, board management, policy development, training, or non-profit management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Public library experience.
  • Experience in library administration including supervision of staff.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it’s more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

– Posted 11/4/24