Tag Archives: full-time

Youth Services Librarian – Deborah Rawson Memorial Library (Jericho, VT)

Hours: 40 hours/week (with some evenings/weekends)
Pay: $20–$25/hour based on experience
Benefits: Health/Dental, State of Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement

About the Library

Serving Jericho and Underhill, the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library is a vibrant community hub located next to a middle school and multiple preschools. We are starting a capital campaign to fundraise for an expansion better serve our patrons.

Position Summary

We are seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic Youth Services Librarian. You will lead programming and collection development for children and teens, fostering a joy for learning through a wide range of programs, “messy” play, and curated resources.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Collection Management: Build and maintain a diverse, high-quality collection of traditional and non-traditional materials; manage weeding and placement.
  • Programming & Outreach: Design and lead summer, after-school, and weekend events. Maintain and grow partnerships with local schools, community groups, and childcare providers.
  • Communications: Create timely promotional content for social media, newsletters, and flyers.
  • Administration: Manage the youth budget and grants; track attendance for monthly board reports; participate in policy development.
  • Operations: Assist with daily library tasks, including weekly circulation desk shifts and acting as supervisor in the Director’s absence.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Youth-Centric: Deep knowledge of children’s literature, early literacy skills, and current library trends.
  • Communicator: Excellent writing and design skills for diverse audiences.
  • Adaptable: Comfortable working independently or as a team player.
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficient in standard library software and social media platforms. STEM or animation experience a plus.

Education & Experience

  • Required: BA/BS in a related field, at least 2+ years of public library experience, and experience working with youth.
  • Certification: Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship (or willingness to obtain).
  • Preferred: MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.

To apply please send your resume, a cover letter and 3 references to director@drml.org by August 8th, 2026.

– Posted 8/2/26

Tween/Teen Librarian – Fletcher Free Library (Burlington, VT)

Salary $70,283.20 Annually– Pay Grade 17: $33.79 Hourly
Closing Date 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

General Purpose
Creative energetic and innovative library professional. Responsible for administrative work in planning and managing the activities of youth (Tween, ages 10-12 years old) and young adult (Teen, ages 13-19 years old) services in the library and all other related work as required. Tween/Teen Librarian works under the general direction of the Head of Youth Services. Functions requiring considerable judgment and initiative in planning and overseeing services to youth and young adults between the ages of 10 to 18 both within the library and the community.

The schedule for this role is Sunday – Thursday.

Essential Job Functions

  • Performs work under typical library conditions; library hours will require evening and weekend work.
  • Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates services to youth and young adults.
  • Assists Head of Youth Services in budgeting process and administers budget as assigned.
  • Assists Head of Youth Services in conducting community assessments to identify youth needs.
  • Assists the Head of Youth Services in developing goals, policies and procedures as it relates to youth and young adults.
  • Assists the Head of Youth Services with strategic planning and strategic goals for the Youth Services Department.
  • Assists Head of Youth Services in developing and implementing new strategies and methodologies to increase patron awareness of library resources and the monitoring of the results achieved.
  • Initiates, plans and conducts a variety of programs and activities, including the yearly summer learning program, to encourage the use of the library and which fulfill the diverse educational, recreational, literacy, technological and personal needs of youth and young adults between the ages of 10 to 18.
  • Assist in promoting programming and services in conjunction with the main library outlets and independently, including social media.
  • Works in conjunction and collaborates with Youth Services Librarians in coordination of library programming and services to youth and teens between the ages of 10 to 18.
  • Involves youth and young adults in planning and implementing services for their age group.
  • Works in conjunction with Collection Development Librarian to select, evaluate, maintain and discard youth and young adult collection based on professional judgment, preferences of youth and young adults and acknowledged review sources ensuring it is diverse, current, and relevant and meets the needs of the community
  • Provides reference and readers’ advisory services, media literacy programming and library orientation to youth and young adults.
  • Collaborates and partners with schools other libraries, social service agencies, civic organizations and other professional organizations to develop, promote, facilitate, and evaluate innovative programs to meet the expressed and anticipated needs of the community’s youth and young adult population including reading clubs, homework help, instructional workshops, Makerspace programs, STEM and literacy programs, gaming, summer reading events, tech programs and a variety of other programs both in the Library and throughout the community.
  • Promotes, publicizes and represents youth and young adult services and the library to the community and local agencies in cooperation with other departments.
  • Works with library administration to seek supplementary funding to enhance library services, including state and federal grants.
  • Assists in grant writing as needed.
  • Trains and supervises interns, teen volunteers, and teen advisory councils.
  • Assists in managing patron behavior in accordance with the library ordinance, including assisting with trespass notices as needed.
  • Performs light custodial duties as needed.
  • Identifies, collects and interprets statistics as needed.

Non-Essential Job Functions

  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

  • Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related field required.
  • Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school preferred or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field; Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
  • Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage.
  • Minimum 2 years of direct professional experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for Youth and young adults (ages 10 to 18).
  • Knowledge of Youth and young adult literature and experience maintaining a Youth and young adult collection.
  • Experience building partnerships with local organizations and schools to better meet the needs of community users.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
  • Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databases.
  • Understanding of emerging library technologies, service and programming trends for Youth and young adults, and urban public library issues preferred.
  • Ability to do Information literacy instruction and online learning instruction to teens.
  • A broad knowledge of the intellectual, emotional, psychological and physical development of adolescents is essential.
  • Genuine respect for youth and young adults and an ability to establish rapport with them.
  • Ability to administer and direct the work of staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to express oneself orally and in writing.
  • Flexibility, initiative, creative innovator, energy, patience and tact to deal effectively with the public.
  • Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  • Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
  • Periodic offsite travel required.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.

– Posted 7/23/26

Library Consultant, Library Operations – Vermont Department of Libraries (Barre, VT)

Title: Library Consultant – Library Operations
Application Deadline Date: 07/22/2026
Req ID: 54778
Department: Libraries
Location: Barre, VT, US
Position Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $32.87
Maximum Salary: $51.52

Overview
The Vermont Department of Libraries (VTLIB) is seeking an innovative librarian for the role of Library Consultant for Library Operations. Ideal candidates are collaborative, committed to continuous learning, and adept with technology. This role involves providing consulting, instruction, and developing resources for the Department, alongside offering statewide leadership focused on library operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer consulting and professional development for staff and trustees of larger public libraries on topics such as municipal and non-profit operations, facilities management, budgeting, strategic planning, community relations, and library boards.
  • Facilitate meetings for larger public libraries, Facilities Roundtable, county directors, and various library networking groups as needed.
  • Lead the development of sample policies for libraries.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, managing training and resources in:
    • Human Resources
    • Facilities management/space planning
    • Library safety
    • Strategic planning
    • Policy development
    • Library-related grants

The Library Consultant for Library Operations collaborates with a team of Department consultants to address the diverse needs of Vermont libraries and reports to the Assistant State Librarian for Library Advancement.

This is an excellent opportunity to support Vermont Libraries in building a strong and sustainable future!

Who May Apply

This position, Library Consultant – Library Operations (Job Requisition #54778), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact janette.shaffer@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.

Progressively responsible library experience.
At least two years’ experience as a library director of a small or medium-sized public library or as director/assistant director of a large public library.

Apply online at: https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Barre-Library-Consultant-Library-Operations-VT-05641/1380142400/

– Reposted 7/10/26

Director of Collection Management Services – University of Vermont Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seeks an experienced and forward-thinking leader for the Director of Collections Management Services. This role works collaboratively with others to ensure the work of collection development, acquisitions, and cataloging is consistent with UVM Libraries’ strategic plans, mission and goals.
The Director oversees the collection budgets, supports and mentors staff, and anticipates for the information needs of our varied users. Competitive candidates should be skilled at gathering and interpreting data to inform collection development policies and practices.
 
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000
Deadline for best consideration: July 13, 2026
The full job description, required qualifications, and application information can be found here: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/86823
– Posted 6/13/26

Library Director – Brooks Memorial Library (Brattleboro, VT)

Town of Brattleboro
Title: Library Director
Department: Library
  • Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, United States
  • Base Pay: $83,639.54 / Year
  • Employee Type: Full Time Exempt
Description
Overall Job Objective: 
The Library Director manages the day-to-day operations of the library, including collections, programs, budgets, and staff, serving as the primary public representative for the library. The Director also works in close cooperation with and has accountability to the Board of Library Trustees in accordance with 22 V.S.A. §143, serving as its advisor and as an active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, planning, and evaluation, in accordance with policies established by the Town and the Board. The Board delegates to the Director full authority in such areas as collection development, budget management, and personnel administration, selection, and supervision.
The Director is responsible for the effective delivery of services to the community, assessing the community’s needs and interests. The Director is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, supervising, and staffing all activities of the department and training its personnel. The Director is also responsible for its continued and efficient operation, including the department’s relations with the public, local government, and other related agencies. The Director is accountable for enforcement of rules, policies and regulations within the department, creating a climate where people want to contribute their best; and is able to motivate, create, and maintain a friendly knowledgeable team.
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, which may include occasional weekends and evenings as required or requested.
 
Wage: FY’26 Step 1 $83,639.54
 
The Town of Brattleboro is committed to being a leader in providing a welcoming workplace and respectful environment for all. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ applicants, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply, recognizing and respecting those diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our high performance in public service.
– Posted 6/13/26

Research Impact & Open Scholarship Librarian- Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

Dartmouth Libraries is seeking a Research Impact & Open Scholarship Librarian to join our Research Facilitation department.

This role will provide expert guidance and strategic support to help Dartmouth researchers navigate evolving funder public access requirements, publish their work effectively, and understand the reach and impact of their scholarship. We are looking for a collaborative professional who brings depth in scholarly communications, copyright, author rights, and open scholarship practices, and who is energized by working directly with faculty, students, and staff across a teaching and research-intensive institution.

The Research Impact & Open Scholarship Librarian will lead and coordinate a program of services, education, and outreach that supports research dissemination and visibility across the full research lifecycle. This role connects public access requirements compliance to the broader goals of effective dissemination and demonstrated impact of Dartmouth scholarship, advising on open access publishing, bibliometrics and research output data, persistent identifiers, and emerging scholarly infrastructure, while contributing to institutional guidance and policy conversations on access, rights, and responsible metrics. The position includes supervisory responsibility, with opportunities to recruit, mentor, and develop staff, and involves analytical work with bibliometric and research output data to help contextualize impact and inform dissemination strategies.

Bring your unique skills, grow them through professional development and engagement, and help us empower students by unlocking their individual potential. If you have experience in scholarly communications, research impact, and open scholarship in an academic or research environment, we encourage you to apply!

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

You can learn more about the position and apply at:  https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85849/

Hiring range: $75,700 – $94,700

Do you have questions?

Contact Lora Leligdon, Head of Research Facilitation at lora.c.leligdon@dartmouth.edu 

Review of applications will begin July 17th , and will continue until the position is filled. 

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.

– Posted 6/9/26

Assistant Youth Librarian – Brownell Library (Essex Junction, VT)

Brownell Library in Essex Junction, Vermont is seeking an Assistant Youth Librarian to join our youth services team. This position is a core part of how we connect children, teens, and their families to library resources, programs, and community. The person in this role will have regular shifts at the youth desk and serve as a key point of triage for staff and patron questions. They will also participate in program planning and implementation, youth collection development, marketing, and outreach. We are accepting applications through the end of June. Interviews will start in July, and we hope to welcome someone in August.

Hours: 40 hours/week (with some evenings/weekends)
Pay/Wages: The pay rate is between $22.90 to $28.00 based on experience.

Benefits (this is not a comprehensive list of benefits)

  • 3 weeks paid vacation to start.
  • 14 paid holidays
  • 18 sick days per year
  • Retirement benefits include a pension plan (VMERS C) or deferred compensation plan (VMERS DC) and the ability to contribute to a 457, Traditional IRA or ROTH
  • Generous health insurance benefit in which the City pays 94% of the premium for medical and the first 80% of the deductible. After that, you are only responsible for the next 20%, which is not more than $600 for single plans and no more than $1200 for all other plans for covered medical expenses.
  • 100% employer paid for dental and vision
  • 100% employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Work regular shifts at the public service desk, performing all circulation functions and offering reference and readers’ advisory assistance. When covering the desk alone, follow opening and closing procedures.
  • Triage questions and issues arising at the youth circulation desk from staff and patrons — providing training and direction as needed, identifying next steps and resources, and escalating concerns when appropriate.
  • Assist and instruct patrons in using youth library services, including the catalog, digital resources, library software, the internet, and other emerging technologies.
  • Interpret and apply library policies in a customer-friendly manner.
  • Manage behavior in the library, documenting incidents and informing staff of issues. Coordinate with outside parties as needed, including police, community social workers, parents, and local schools.
  • Coordinate communications with new youth library card holders and their families in accordance with state privacy laws.
  • Stay current on trends in youth services, local community needs, and resources for youth and families. Use that knowledge to recommend new programs, materials, and services, and to educate or facilitate conversations on early literacy, media literacy, youth development, and related issues affecting children and caregivers.
  • Contribute to library communications and marketing, with an emphasis on promoting library resources, services, programs, and engagement for children and families.
  • Plan, implement, promote, and evaluate youth programs in a variety of formats and time slots, across a range of interests and developmental needs, with a particular focus on programs for young children and grade-school children, including the summer reading program.
  • Coordinate the library’s print and digital programming calendars, accounting for school closings and major community events.
  • Work with performers and volunteers to schedule programs, secure required paperwork, and facilitate events.
  • Collaborate with community groups and members, including local schools and libraries, municipal departments, and area non-profits.
  • Coordinate outreach to families with school-age children and to families with new babies and young children. Participate in school and community outreach events.
  • Assist in the selection and processing of youth materials, review new item records for accuracy, and support additional collection projects as needed.
  • Contribute to a professional and customer-oriented library by maintaining the orderliness of the youth department and its workspaces — coordinating services as needed, working with volunteers to refresh décor, and identifying and communicating about areas in need of updating.
  • Assist the Youth Services Librarian in assigning tasks to library substitutes and shelvers, and guide volunteers, substitutes, and part-time staff in completing projects as needed.
  • Train part-time staff and substitutes in youth circulation duties.
  • Participate in Full-Time, Youth, and Programming meetings — contributing agenda items, engaging in discussion, and following projects through to completion.
  • Assist with reviewing and updating general procedures and policies as needed, in coordination with the Library Director and Brownell Library Board of Trustees.
  • Assist the Youth Services Librarian.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team-centered environment.
  • Ability to organize and self-direct work responsibly.
  • Ability to deal effectively with youth library patrons, especially children from preschool through high school and their caregivers, as well as a variety of outside individuals, such as staff of local schools, performing artists, other youth librarians, and community groups.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Ability to stay current in technologies required to perform work duties.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
  • Work professionally with people from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.
  • Collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Assist with supporting and training of youth circulation staff, library substitutes, Shelving Assistants, and adult and teen volunteers in the youth department.
  • Supervise entire library operations on regularly scheduled nights and weekends.

Travel Required

  • Light travel within the community to local organizations, schools, and stores and within the county to partnering libraries, or within the state for trainings as needed.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, plus two years of experience working with youth, preferably in a library environment or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Vermont Department of Libraries Certification or Master’s in Library Science, or the willingness to pursue either certification and 3 years of experience working with youth in a library or other public-facing community organization.
  • Project leadership experience.
  • Experience working with the public.

The City of Essex Junction is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law. The City is committed to administering all employment practices in accordance with these laws.

– Posted 6/4/26

Children and Youth Services Librarian – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

POSITION DETAILS: The Children and Youth Services Program Librarian is a full-time position that plans, develops, implements, and evaluates library programs and services for children and youth (ages birth to seventeen) in consultation with the library director. The children and youth services librarian is responsible for children’s and YA collection development. This position also contributes to outreach efforts including social media and the monthly newsletter.

REPORTS TO: Library Director

SALARY: $22-23/hour, dependent on experience

BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid Time Off

HOURS:

40 hours weekly with Tues-Sat hours set

11am-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
9am-3pm Friday and Saturday
4 hours of either work from home or at the library any day of the week

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and one to three years library or planning experience
  • MLIS or VT library certification or willingness to pursue certification preferred
  • Ability to manage varied sized groups of up to 100 community members
  • Experience working with children and youth ages birth to seventeen
  • Experience with graphic design; Canva preferred
  • Experience with Makerspace tools including robotics, 3D printers, etc. is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans, organizes, leads, and supervises innovative and diverse library programs for children and youth, including workshops and displays both inside and outside the library setting, including virtual programming
  • Plans and implements storytime each week
  • Assists director with grant administration that pertains to children’s and youth services
  • Plans activities and programs for future Makerspace (Makerspace is dependent on grant funding)
  • Coordinates programs to work into library initiatives, departmental objectives, school initiatives, and community events
  • Along with the library director, promotes public awareness of the library by building and maintaining relationships with preschools, elementary schools, middle and high schools
  • Presents monthly reports to the library director in a timely manner
  • Works directly with potential program presenters/performers and stays within budget limits
  • Actively promotes library services, materials, and programs to patrons
  • Assesses, buys and processes children and YA digital and physical materials in accordance with the budget and community interests. Must keep abreast of current children’s literature to ensure that collections are balanced and appropriate
  • Provides assistance in the operations of the circulation desk including answering phones, assisting patrons with general questions and hold requests, and overall support to ensure patrons’ needs are met
  • Assists with social media and development of monthly newsletter
  • Assists with annual spring fundraiser
  • Assists in training new staff and volunteers

SKILLS:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with library patrons and staff in a consistently friendly and efficient manner
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
  • Competency in using computers, office applications, and library-related software
  • Ability to prioritize work activities
  • Technical abilities pertaining to Makerspace activities

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to jennifer.pearson@bixbylibrary.org

– Posted 5/26/26

Adult Services and Program Librarian – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

POSITION DETAILS: The Adult Services and Program Librarian is a full-time position that plans, develops, implements, and evaluates library programs and services for adults in consultation with the library director. The adult services coordinator is responsible for all adult collection development. This position is also responsible for website maintenance and contributes to outreach, including social media and the monthly newsletter.

REPORTS TO: Library Director

SALARY: $22-24/hour, dependent on experience

BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid Time Off

HOURS:

40 hours weekly with Tues-Sat hours set

11am-7pm Tuesday and Thursday
10am-6pm Wednesday
9am-3pm Friday and Saturday
4 hours of either work from home or at the library any day of the week

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and one to three years library or planning experience
  • MLIS or VT library certification or willingness to pursue certification preferred
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage varied sized groups of up to 100 community members
  • Website maintenance; WordPress preferred
  • Experience with graphic design; Canva preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans, organizes, leads, and supervises innovative and diverse library programs, workshops, and displays inside and outside the library setting, including virtual programming
  • Coordinates programs to work into library initiatives, departmental objectives, and community events
  • Along with the library director, promotes public awareness of the library by building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and other related agencies
  • Coordinates library services to specific target populations including adult current and potential patrons, residential home residents, and underserved communities
  • Presents monthly reports to the library director in a timely manner
  • Works directly with potential program presenters/performers and stays within budget limits
  • Actively promotes library services, materials, and programs to patrons
  • Buys and processes adult materials in accordance with the budget and community interests
  • Provides assistance in the operations of the circulation desk including answering phones, assisting patrons with general questions and hold requests, and overall support to ensure patrons’ needs are met
  • Assists with social media and development of monthly newsletter
  • Assists director with grant administration that pertains to adult services
  • Maintains website
  • Manages cataloging functions and the library’s integrated library system (Verso)
  • Assists with annual spring fundraiser
  • Assists in training new staff and volunteers

SKILLS:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with library patrons and staff in a consistently friendly and efficient manner
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
  • Competency in using computers, office applications, and library-related software
  • Ability to prioritize work activities

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to jennifer.pearson@bixbylibrary.org

– Posted 5/26/26

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: $19.24-20.09/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. These programs consist of storytime, crafts, educational activities, and resources for children and their adult caregivers.
  • Manages the materials collection for children, young adults, and parenting books, which includes weeding, using book review resources and purchasing materials.
  • 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 databases and websites.
  • Maintains the circulation desks tasks (checking books in and out, pulling holds, registering patrons, and checking out museum passes.)
  • Supervises the daily operation of the children’s room and the young adult area.  Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies. Also supervises the  Youth Services Assistant, as well as volunteers and/or interns, as available.
  • Facilitates promotional materials for children’s and young adult programming.  Maintains the children and young adult sections of the library website.
  • Compiles and submits statistics to Director for programming. May assist with Youth Services sections of the State Library Report and town Annual Report.
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science preferred. Bachelor’s degree in education or library science required; 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 June 30, 2026:

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 5/23/26