Library Support Senior – UVM Howe Library (Burlington, VT)

Library Support Senior

University of Vermont Howe Library

538 Main Street, Burlington, VT

802-656-2023

Anticipated Pay Range: $20.50/hr – $23.60/hr (plus a shift differential for hours worked after 4:30pm)

Benefits information for Non-represented and Staff United Employees can be found at: https://www.uvm.edu/human-resources/benefits

Current Staff United contract can be found at: https://www.uvmstaffunited.org/current-contract

Job Description:
Provide supervision of student employees and oversee security and safety during evening and weekend hours for the Howe Library. Supervise public service points, assist Library users with problems and access issues, enforce library policy, oversee stacks maintenance, and coordinate projects with other Library and university staff. This is a 9 month position, Sunday through Thursday evening shift (4pm-12am) during the academic year.

Weekend work required, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, 2nd Shift (Shift differential applies.), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

High School diploma, two years college coursework and three years of library or customer service experience required. Working knowledge of computer systems and standard application software required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

Initial employment is contingent upon successful completion of physical screening: Must be able to lift 10 lbs. frequently and 53 lbs. occasionally floor to waist level. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally waist to shoulder level. Push/pull 20 lbs. Must be able to carry 53 lbs. occasionally. Climb ladders and stand/sit for prolonged periods of time. Repetitive forward reaching required.

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience in libraries and supervision of student employees desirable.

Applications can be submitted online at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/74524

– Posted 7/22/24

Evening Circulation Staff Member – UVM Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The Howe Library is seeking an Evening Circulation staff member (Library Support Senior) to join our team. This position provides supervision of student employees and oversees security and safety during evening and weekend hours. Responsibilities include overseeing public service points, assist Library users with problems and access issues, enforce library policy, oversee stacks maintenance, and coordinate projects with other Library and university staff. This is a 9 month (August 16-May 15), 37.5 hour a week full-time position with a Sunday through Thursday schedule when classes are in session.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website: http://www.uvmjobs.com and refer to job posting number S5176PO. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than August 2, 2024.

– Posted 7/22/24

Interlibrary Loan Staff Member – UVM Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The University Libraries is seeking an Interlibrary Loan staff member (Library Support Senior) to join our team. The position will coordinate processes and application of departmental procedures, use judgment in prioritization of work tasks, and perform operational functions of the Document Delivery & Interlibrary Loan (DD/ILL) Unit. Borrow research materials on behalf of University staff, students and faculty, and University of Vermont Medical Center employees. Lend research materials to reciprocating libraries and institutions. Provide scanned copies of research materials to university staff, students and faculty, and UVM MC employees. Participate in the development and implementation of library policy and procedure for interlibrary loan and document delivery. Manage records, data and files associated with the lending and borrowing aspects of DD/ILL.

Desirable Qualifications: Preferred library experience with ILL practices, ILL software, library catalogs and databases. Advanced search skills are highly desirable.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website: http://www.uvmjobs.com and refer to job posting number S5175PO. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, résumé and contact information for three references. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than August 2, 2024.

– Posted 7/22/24

Access Services Manager – Champlain College (Burlington, VT)

Champlain College Library is seeking a full-time Access Services Manager. This enthusiastic, collegial, collaborative, and service-oriented professional serves as an integral member of a library team providing high-quality academic library services in an innovative setting. The Access Services Manager plays a vital role, working collaboratively within the library, on campus, and in the profession to be an articulate advocate for library circulation initiatives, resources, and services, and shape the future of a dynamic, nimble, and thriving college library Access Services department.

– Posted 7/12/24

Web & Electronic Resources Librarian – Kreitzberg Library (Northfield, VT)

The Kreitzberg Library is seeking a Web & Electronic Resources Librarian. This position supports the mission of Norwich University by managing the maintaining the library’s website, providing access to the library’s electronic resources, and compiling usage and other statistical reports. Participates as a member of the team providing reference and instruction in a broad range of subject areas.

Minimum salary is $54,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

You can learn more about the position and apply at https://norwich.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=178136.

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

– Posted 7/3/24

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

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

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

Information Access Assistant – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

Dartmouth Libraries is hiring for a part-time, weekend evenings Information Access Assistant position. Come join the Access Services team in providing essential customer service at the Baker-Berry Library circulation desk. The position is a part-time position (16 hours/week) scheduled to work Saturdays and Sundays from 6pm-2am. The position will be responsible for closing the Baker-Berry Library on weekend evenings; responding to a variety of in-person, telephone, and email information requests; and working on a variety of departmental projects such as pulling books for hold requests.

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

Interested?
You can learn more about the position and apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73436

Hiring range: $20.00 – $22.50/hour

Do you have questions?
Contact: Alexis Gomez, Evening Circulation and Reserves Supervisor, alexis.m.gomez@dartmouth.edu

Review of applications will begin 5/20/24, 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 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 supported by a highly committed staff of about 145. The Dartmouth College Library is a member of the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, the Association of Research Libraries, CRL, NERL, HathiTrust, CLIR/DLF, and the Library Publishing Coalition.

– Posted 5/17/24

Humanities Liaison Librarian – University of Vermont Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seek a creative and collaborative research and instruction librarian to join the Libraries’ Information and Instruction Services Department. The new hire will support the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the University and will serve as the Libraries’ liaison to a number of departments in the humanities, including English, Film and Television Studies, Religion, and possibly other areas. We seek both experienced librarians and those who are new to the field. Come and grow with us!

For further details about this position (including salary information) and to apply online, please visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com and reference posting number F3063PO. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than May 27, 2024. For additional, please contact search co-chair Aaron Nichols, aaron.nichols@uvm.edu.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

– Posted 5/13/24