Library Associate – Puksta Library (Claremont, NH)

Join the River Valley Community College (RVCC) team!

RVCC is a student-focused, close-knit college that serves students in western New Hampshire and Vermont. Full-time employees at River Valley Community College have access to a generous and comprehensive employee benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement plan options, and much more. The Puksta Library is located on the Claremont campus and is close to Hanover, Lake Sunapee, and several ski resorts.

The Library Associate position is customer-oriented and oversees the Library’s day-to-day operations in the absence of the Director. Duties include supervision, staffing the front desk, processing materials, interlibrary loan, coordinating requests for tutoring, and answering technology questions.

Learn more about this position on RVCC’s website- https://www.rivervalley.edu/about/working-at-rvcc/

– Posted 9/29/22

Librarian II – Northern Vermont University (Johnson, VT)

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BASIC FUNCTION

To carry out professional library responsibilities including coordinating one or more major library function(s); to participate in development of policies and procedures and library planning activities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage information literacy and academic research instruction for both online and on-campus course instruction.
Work with other VSC librarians to create digital learning objects, including online research guides and video tutorials.
Work with Director to develop policies and procedures for the on-campus and virtual libraries.
Act as lead in providing reference service for both online, IM chat, and on-campus students. Assess reference service, reviewing reference queries and providing statistical analysis. Train library staff and student workers in reference service skills and library resources.
Liaise with vendors regarding trials, licensing, and technical maintenance.
Database administration, including statistical analysis and technical maintenance.
Maintain LibGuides content management system (CMS) for online research guides in addition to other Springshare products.
Maintain library social media accounts.
Serve on system-wide library committees.
Manage lending programs for the library’s iPads and Kindles.
Plan and arrange library events, including presentations, book talks and displays.
Manage program development and public outreach services
Promote library information and news via cross-campus communications and through NVU-Online.
Library liaison and collection development for various academic departments.
Manage any library grants specific to NVU libraries.
Manage collection and deselection processes for campus libraries.
Related duties as assigned.

Shift: Sundays through Thursdays 10am-6pm

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional and partial administrative supervision of one or more employees and approximately ten to twenty student assistants.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from the Library Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, plus one to three years of progressively responsible experience working in an academic library, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Required:

Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and creativity
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills

Preferred:

Supervisory experience
Demonstrated understanding of relevant scholarly communication issues (e.g., intellectual property rights and Fair Use)
Experience with web programming, graphic design, and scripting, or a demonstrated ability to learn these skills
Teaching experience

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

– Posted 9/1/22

Library Evening/Weekend Supervisor – Kreitzberg Library (Northfield ,VT)

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by providing quality and consistent customer and circulation services, for supervising, monitoring, and training work study students, for communicating effectively with day shift, the activities during the evening shifts, for building security.

This position is 30 weeks/year, 30 hours/week. Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Salary: $15.00/per hour

Essential Functions

Monitors the library during evening and weekend hours of operation.
Oversees customer service and circulation activities at the library services desk.
Provides continuous training and supervises students at the library services desk
Relays shift changes and student performance issues to the Circulation Manager.
Recommends changes or additions to library policies and procedures if necessary.
Provides basic reference (information about the library and its services) and equipment support.
Closes and secures building following Closing Procedures and relays any issues to Public Safety and the Circulation Manager.

For a full job description and to apply online, visit www.norwich.edu

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Norwich application.

– Posted 6/10/22

Reference and Academic Outreach Librarian – Vermont Law School (South Royalton, VT)

The Julien and Virginia Cornell Library at the Vermont Law School seeks applications for the position of Reference and Academic Outreach Librarian. This position is part of the reference team that provides reference services to all law library users as well as leads academic outreach activities to students, faculty, and staff. The Reference and Academic Outreach Librarian prepares library guides and other research tools for the school’s online and residential communities. This position manages the faculty liaison program as well as selects and evaluates portions of the library’s collection. Instructional responsibilities include conducting research classes and library orientation sessions.

A detailed position description is available at:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1120424/Vermont-Law-School/Reference-and-Academic-Outreach-Librarian

Vermont Law School is a dynamic, independent law school and is known for its strong environmental law and restorative justice programs. The Law School is located on the White River in the historic village of South Royalton, VT within forty-five minutes of Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth College; Montpelier, VT, the state capital; and historic Woodstock, VT.

– Posted 6/2/22

Reference & Teaching Resources Librarian – Community College of Vermont (CCV Center Location Flexible)

The Community College of Vermont seeks an innovative, flexible, and collaborative professional for the position of Reference and Teaching Resources Librarian. As a member of VSCS Library team, this position serves the reference and instruction needs of CCV students and faculty, and partners with the librarians and library staff from Vermont State University as well as the Chancellor’s office in providing comprehensive library services to both college communities.

As part of the College’s goals to support a strong teaching and learning environment, the Reference & Teaching Resources librarian partners with relevant college departments to enhance online instruction, provide robust information literacy curricular integration, and help faculty promote lifelong learning and 21^st century career skills. The Reference & Teaching Resources Librarian plays a key role in supporting the college’s efforts to promote alternatives to high-cost instructional materials and use of innovative teaching resources, including Open Educational Resources, eReserves, and library-licensed databases and streaming media.

In providing online services and remote access to library resources, CCV librarians work outside of a traditional library setting. The location is flexible within CCV centers.

Job Summary:

The Reference & Teaching Resources librarian develops and curates content for the library, partners with relevant college departments to enhance online instruction, provides robust information literacy curricular integration, and help faculty promote lifelong learning and 21^st century career skills.

Essential Functions:

Provide leadership in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the library’s information literacy education and outreach activities by project or as otherwise assigned.
• Provide faculty outreach related to instructional materials and manage information literacy and academic research instruction and consultations online including the learning management system.
• Lead project work with other VSCS librarians to create digital learning objects, including online research guides and video tutorials.
• Work with VSCS Assistant Library Director to develop policies and procedures for virtual reference and instruction.
• Provide reference service and research support to remote students and faculty via live chat and email, including one evening chat shift per week.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the navigation and maintenance of LibGuides content management system (CMS) for online research guides in addition to other Springshare products.
• Contribute to the creation of information literacy and library instructional content, across a number of platforms.
• Serve as a point person for future e-reserves initiatives and faculty outreach related to instructional materials, including maintenance of guides dedicated to Open Educational Resources and Textbook Alternatives.
• Serve on system-wide library committees. Serve as a liaison to a CCV Curricular Committee and contribute to collection development efforts in assigned subject areas.
• Support course development initiatives, in collaboration with faculty, curricular committees, and other VSC stakeholders.
• Manage program development and public outreach services.
• Promote library information and news via cross-campus communications.
• Keep abreast of current developments and trends in librarianship and instructional technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Supervisory Oversight: This position reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs and will liaison with and may take general direction from the VSCS Director of Libraries.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or equivalent degree plus three or more years of experience providing reference service, information literacy instruction, and research support in a higher education setting, or related college library experience.

Required Qualifications:

Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skill with various online environments including a variety of library databases, communication and social networking tools, and a foundational knowledge of instructional design.
Comfort with providing friendly customer service in a primarily online environment.
Familiarity with current trends, best practices, and innovative technologies in librarianship and higher education.
Familiarity with trends in Open Educational Resources and Open Pedagogy.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and be flexible in a changing and fast-paced environment.
Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within the College and the VSCS.
Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Learning Management Systems, particularly Canvas.
Experience using Springshare products and information literacy tools.
Experience with information literacy and library instruction in a college setting, either in-person or online.
Demonstrated understanding of relevant scholarly communication issues (e.g., intellectual property rights and Fair Use).
Experience with, or interest in, library assessment strategies.
Experience, or interest in, working with non-traditional students in a diverse educational environment.

Physical Requirements: Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties as a result of repetitive motion and/or long periods of standing or sitting. Duties require little physical effort in work with light to moderate (up to 25lbs) easy-to-handle materials.

Working Conditions: Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with many and frequent distractions such as noise and interruptions. Work schedule may vary during high volume periods.

CCV strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. CCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact Bo Finnegan for assistance with accommodations at bo.finnegan@ccv.edu.

All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: In order to be considered, please submit a complete application package which includes a cover letter, resume/CV, employment application and contact information for three professional references at: http://ccv.edu/learn-about-ccv/employment.

– Posted 5/16/22

Library Director – Brown Library, Sterling College (Craftsbury Common, VT)

The Library Director is the primary librarian for Sterling College’s Brown Library. The Director manages the library collections, oversees the library facility, and supervises student Library Assistants in the Work Program. The Library Director reports to the Dean of Academics.

This position is a part-time role (0.5 FTE), with specific working hours flexible and negotiable but required to meet the needs of the college. Projected start date is August 2022, or before.

The full position description, salary, benefits, and application instructions can be found here.

– Posted 3/29/22

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

Librarian II, Williston Campus – Hartness Library, Vermont Technical College (Randolph Center, VT)

Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Apply now

Job Description
To carry out professional library responsibilities including coordinating one or more major library function(s); to participate in development of policies and procedures and library planning activities.

Please go to the Vermont Tech Human Resources link for more details: Librarian II (Williston)

– Posted 10/1/21

Librarian II – Hartness Library, Vermont Technical College (Randolph Center, VT)

Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Apply now

Please go to the Vermont Tech Human Resources link for more details: Librarian II (Randolph Center)

– Posted 9/25/21

Assistant Director – Vermont State College System Libraries (Montpelier, VT)

The Vermont State College System (VSCS) is merging its four campus-based colleges & universities into a single accredited institution. As part of this merger, the current VSCS libraries will be consolidated into a single integrated digital-first library system that serves both the newly merged institution as well as the Community College of Vermont.

Under the general direction and oversight of the VSCS Library Director, the Assistant Director assists the Director in planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and participating in a balanced program of library services for the students, faculty, and administration of the VSCS System. Assist the Director of Libraries in developing the library as a resource for student success and achievement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates hours, staffing and scheduling for all library locations.
Supervises staff and day-to-day operations.
Develops and oversees policies, procedures, and operations.
Develops and updates service policy statements as needed.
Assists in developing and implementing library marketing and student engagement efforts.
Consults with Library constituencies to improve Library collections and services.
Develops policies and procedures for automated library information systems.
Liaises with public safety and library staff to maintain safety of library environments.
Communicates with library staff and facilities regarding maintenance and physical plant issues.
Works with technical services to generate library reports and provide any required system maintenance.
Coordinates projects among Librarians.
Participates in Library reference and instruction programs.
Assists in developing Library website, social media presence, and online instructional resource availability within Canvas or other LMS.
Recommends materials and online services for purchase and implementation with collection development librarian.
Coordinates Library signage, printing, and publications in conjunction with library staff for both online/in person materials.
Serves on college committees, attends professional and other meetings as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by the Director.
May act on Library Director’s behalf when the Director is not available.

To learn more and apply online, visit: https://recruiting.ultipro.com

– Posted 9/25/21