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Library Director – Pierson Library (Shelburne, VT)

Library Director — Pierson Library
Shelburne, Vermont | Full-Time | $90,000–$110,000

The Town of Shelburne is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Director of the Pierson Library.Located in the heart of Shelburne Village, Pierson Library is a vibrant and highly valued community resource where people come to learn, connect, discover, and engage with one another. Operating from an award-winning contemporary facility, the Library has experienced significant growth in community use since the building opened in 2019 and is supported by an experienced staff, engaged Board of Trustees, strong community partnerships, and enthusiastic public support.Our mission is simple: To foster ideas, culture, and connection for the Shelburne community.

The Position
The Library Director serves as the Library’s chief executive and provides strategic and operational leadership. Working in partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Director will lead an experienced staff; oversee Library services, programs, collections, technology, finances, and facilities; build strong relationships throughout the community and Town government; and ensure the Library continues to evolve in response to the needs of Shelburne.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Providing strategic leadership and translating the Library’s strategic priorities into effective operations and measurable goals;
  • Leading, supporting, and developing Library staff and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture;
  • Ensuring excellent, welcoming, accessible, and responsive services, programs, collections, and patron experiences;
  • Developing and managing operating and capital budgets and planning for long-term organizational, technology, and facility needs;
  • Serving as a visible community leader and building strong relationships with patrons, community organizations, schools, businesses, municipal partners, and other stakeholders;
  • Partnering effectively with the Board of Trustees, Town Manager, Selectboard, and Town staff; and
  • Ensuring effective management of the Library facility, administrative systems, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science is required, along with progressively responsible experience in library administration, organizational leadership, budgeting, and staff supervision.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and thoughtful leader with strong financial, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills. They will understand contemporary public library services and be equally comfortable setting organizational direction, navigating complex issues, building community relationships, and jumping in to work alongside staff when needed.

Experience working with a governing board, municipal government, facilities management, and library technology is highly desirable.

About Shelburne
Shelburne is a community of approximately 8,000 residents on the shores of Lake Champlain, just south of Burlington. The town combines the character of a historic Vermont village with easy access to the cultural, educational, recreational, and employment opportunities of the greater Burlington area, the Champlain Valley, and the Green Mountains.

Salary: $90,000–$110,000

View the full position description: Director of the Pierson Library, Shelburne, VT

How to Apply
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to elizabeth.a.berman@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
– Updated 9/12/26

Library Director – Walpole Town Library (Walpole, NH)

DEPARTMENT:  Walpole Town Library

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Full-time Exempt, 40 hours per week

The Walpole Town Library seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead both the Bridge Memorial Library and North Walpole Branch Library. Set in a historic New Hampshire village along the Connecticut River, this role offers a vibrant community near Keene and a Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliate, requiring strong administrative vision and independent leadership.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of the library in conformity with Trustee policies and municipal and state law and regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

  • A Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. A Bachelor’s degree plus substantial work experience in a management position at a public library may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
  • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory experience, preferably in a public library setting.
  • Demonstrated library management and leadership experience with financial and planning responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

  • Ability to interact effectively with staff, patrons, the Board of Trustees, Town leadership and peers in the library community.
  • Knowledge of current resources, programs and services available to libraries and how to implement those resources.
  • Experience with digital media including social media, web design and maintenance.
  • Ability to configure, use and maintain an Integrated Library System and online catalog (e.g. KOHA).

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

  • Commensurate with background & experience. $50,000-$60,000 plus benefits package

HOW TO APPLY:

Walpole Library – Director Search
P.O. Box 487
Walpole, NH 03608

EEO Statement: The Walpole Library is and Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer.  The Walpole Library is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.  The Walpole Library prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status, genetic information and political orientation.

– Posted 9/9/26

Director of Dana Health Sciences Library – University of Vermont Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative librarian to serve as Director of the Dana Health Sciences Library and to develop and advance a shared vision for inclusive, innovative health sciences library services. The Director serves as a strategic partner to academic and clinical leadership, advancing education, research, and patient care through innovative, accessible, and responsive library services. We are excited to welcome a leader who is reflective, collaborative, and passionate about supporting diverse learners and researchers and residents of Vermont in a rapidly evolving information environment.
 
Our Common Ground Values Statement
Provide a statement on how, as a faculty director of the Dana Health Sciences Library department, you would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values at UVM, and among the populations we serve.
 
The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000. Library Faculty are not eligible for tenure. Generous benefits package includes TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care plan, professional development funds, and 22 days of annual leave.

Application Information

For further details about the position’s responsibilities, qualifications, appointment, and benefits, please visit our website at: http://www.uvmjobs.com. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, an Our Common Ground value statement, and a list of three professional references who can speak to issues related to academic rank.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than September 30, 2026. For additional information, please contact search chair/co-chair Daniel.Desanto@uvm.edu, Sandra.Aldrich@uvm.edu. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
 
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.
 
– Posted 9/3/26

Communications Coordinator – University of Vermont Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The communications coordinator plays a pivotal role in advancing the Libraries’ strategic communications and marketing efforts, serving both internal, on campus and off campus constituents. Operating within the Libraries’ communications framework, this position leads the development and execution of high-impact messaging that reflects the Libraries’ values, priorities, and initiatives.

In close collaboration with the Director of Outreach and Policy, the Communications Coordinator serves as the principal communications liaison for the Libraries. This role demands a proactive and strategic mindset, ensuring that all communications are timely, consistent, and creatively conceived to engage diverse audiences, along with doing a great deal of internal consensus building.

As a trusted advisor to the Dean, the communications coordinator provides strategic counsel on communications to employees and key stakeholder groups across and beyond campus. The role requires sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex, sensitive, and often unique challenges, drawing on a deep understanding of university policies and external regulations.

Salary range: $58,000-$70,000

For information regarding qualifications and special conditions, please visit out website at: https://www.uvmjobs.com and reference posting number S6279PO. Search will remail open until filled.

– Posted 9/1/26

Curator Manuscripts and University Archives – University of Vermont Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seeks a curious, adaptable, and highly collaborative faculty librarian/archivist to oversee development and stewardship of manuscript and archival collections within the Silver Special Collections Library. Under the direction of the Director of Special Collections, the Curator of Manuscripts and University Archives works closely with departmental colleagues to ensure that collections are sustainably acquired, ethically stewarded, easily discoverable and actively utilized. The Curator builds and sustains relationships with donors, campus partners, community groups, and other stakeholders. They lead the development of departmental policies to shape collecting and processing priorities and supervise two staff processing archivists.

The Curator of Manuscripts and University Archives oversees extensive manuscript holdings as well as the University Archives, together totaling more than 24,000 linear feet of material. The collections include personal papers, account books, diaries, scrapbooks and church, school, town, military, court and organizational records dating from the 1770s to the present, including records of the university dating to its founding in 1791. Collections comprise a variety of physical and digitized/born-digital formats and include material of intense local and regional value as well as collections of national and global significance.  The collection is especially strong in the following areas: politics, literature, architecture, social history, religion, education, theater and music, business and labor, transportation, and land surveys.

The ideal candidate is passionate about building relationships and excited by the opportunity to have a substantial impact on preserving local and regional history in Vermont.

Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care plan, professional development funds, and 22 days of annual leave. Faculty librarians are represented by UVM United Academics.

Salary range: $68,775 – $88,000

For further details about this position and to apply online, please visit our website at: https://www.uvmjobs.com. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, an Our Common Ground value statement, and a list of three professional references who can speak to issues related to academic rank.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than September 21, 2026.

– Posted 8/20/26

Communications & Program Assistant – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

The Abbott Library in scenic Sunapee (New Hampshire) is looking for an experienced and creative individual to be our Communications & Program Assistant. This is a full-time role that reports to the Library Director, with a generous benefits package.

Core Responsibilities

This position provides support for each of several core library functions: marketing/promotions and social media; youth programming; and adult programming.  The job duties include working closely with our Assistant Director and Youth Services Librarian to promote collections and programs, as well as the full range of circulation tasks (which we all share), opening and closing, evenings, and a rotating schedule of Saturdays.

More about Abbott Library

We are a small and innovative team in an active library. We are fortunate to have a very supportive Board, and we are committed to fostering professional development opportunities.

Our library serves a community of approximately 3,400 year-round residents and a large seasonal population. This summer, we enjoyed welcoming 7,100 visitors in June & July combined, and we signed up nearly 50 cardholders in that time  Our collection is diverse and up-to-date, and we have a packed event calendar with fantastic programs for all ages.

We have a welcoming environment in a building that is a mere 12 years old.  Our patrons are generous and incredibly friendly; they enjoy our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Abbott Library is also supported by the Friends of the Abbott Library and the Abbott Library Foundation. These two organizations are integral to our success.

The starting hourly rate range for this position is $23.66 to $36.00. The rate will depend on the successful applicant’s background, education, and experience.

How to Apply

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to director@abbottlibrary.org. Applications received by September 4th, 2026, will receive first consideration, and the position will be open until filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

To see the full job description, visit the official job posting at: https://www.sunapeenh.gov/library/job-opening/communications-program-assistant-abbott-library

– Posted 8/14/26

Library Director – Jericho Town Library (Jericho, VT)

The Jericho Town Library is seeking a Library Director responsible for the administration, supervision, and coordination of all library activities; establishing the library as an integral part of the community; and carrying out the Policies adopted by the Library Board of Trustees and the Town of Jericho. This includes ensuring quality patron services; overseeing, supporting, and developing staff; managing operations within the annual budget; coordinating community outreach efforts; and developing and managing the library’s print, digital, and non-traditional collections.

The Director serves as the public face of the library and regularly interacts with various members of the public, other municipal employees, town boards and committees, the media, and other entities.

This position is employed by the Town of Jericho at $29.00 per hour for 38 hours per week with benefits and is subject to the Town of Jericho personnel rules and policies.

Staff the library during open hours, which are: Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

For a complete job description, go to www.jerichovt.org and click on Employment Opportunities, or visit the Jericho Town Library at www.jerichotownlibrary.org. You can also contact Brandon Ackel at brandon.ackel@gmail.com.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references by August 31st, 2026, to Brandon Ackel, Board of Trustees Chair, via email at brandon.ackel@gmail.com.

The Town of Jericho is an equal opportunity employer.

– Posted 8/14/26

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