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

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

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

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

Business 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 the Grossman School of Business and the department of Community Development and Applied Economics. 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: https://www.uvmjobs.com and reference posting number F3051PO. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than May 20, 2024. For additional information, please contact search co-chair Daisy Benson, daisy.benson@uvm.edu.

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

– Posted 5/4/24

Visiting Assistant Librarian, Reference and Instruction – SUNY Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh, NY)

We are seeking a student-focused, collaborative, and enthusiastic Instruction and Reference Librarian who will contribute to student success via teaching, research help, and outreach. The successful candidate will partner with library faculty and staff, college subject faculty, and student support offices to anticipate and serve student needs. This is a two-year visiting position with a 12-month contract. We intend this librarian to start in July 2024. The 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.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in information and/or library science, from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent, by time of appointment. As such, we welcome applications from recent MLIS graduates and current MLIS students who will earn the degree by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or demonstrated interest in the following areas: teaching or instruction, providing research help, and/or programming and outreach
Experience working, interning, or volunteering at a library
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills

Salary
$51,027 minimum, plus excellent benefits

About Our University
SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Open Until Filled
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 03/31/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, a one-page statement regarding equity and inclusion, and contact information for three current professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

EEO Statement
SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.

Pay Equity Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov

– Posted 3/10/24

Liaison Librarian – Vermont State University (Johnson, VT)

The Vermont State College System (VSCS Libraries) are seeking a Liaison Librarian based on the Vermont State University (VTSU) campus in Johnson, Vermont. The Liaison Librarians communicate with, support, and educate faculty and students at VTSU and the Community College of Vermont (CCV) in their assigned liaison departments or programs by offering reference, instructional resources, and other services to support teaching, research, course activities, and assignments.

You can learn more about the position and apply at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/55bc16fd-14ac-4ae2-8f5a-b3ec6a142051/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1fd1825d-7b54-48d9-a699-2dd669b6593b

– Posted 2/15/24

Head of Library Systems and Web Services – Kreitzberg Library (Northfield, VT)

The Kreitzberg Library is seeking a Head of Library Systems and Web Services. This position supports the mission of Norwich University by administering library systems, 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.

You can learn more about the position and apply at https://norwich.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=171521

The search will remain open until the position is filled.

– Posted 2/8/24