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UPDATED: Library Director – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

Description:
The Abbott Library located in Sunapee NH, a small New England town that enjoys proximity to Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee, is seeking an innovative, energetic, experienced and future-ready library professional to provide leadership to its vibrant community library. The Director will oversee a staff of thirteen employees (6 FTE equivalent). This staff includes a full-time Assistant Director, Technology, Youth and Children’s Librarian, and Public Services Librarian as well as several part-time staff. In addition, the library enjoys the support of more than 1300 hours of volunteer service each year. The Director is also responsible for administration, management, (including fiscal oversight) and advocacy for the library. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who is flexible, positive, creative, patient, decisive, and technologically adroit. Additionally, the ideal candidate has demonstrated success aligning people, process and technology;
excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills; and is committed to outstanding patron service. A finely tuned sense of humor is not required but highly desirable.

The library serves a community of approximately 3400 year-round residents and a large seasonal community. It operates with an annual budget of $600,000. The construction of the library building was completed in 2014, and it offers meeting rooms for library and community use, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautiful view of Mount Sunapee.

The Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Library and the Abbott Library Foundation to raise funds and advocate for the library. In past years, these organizations have contributed approximately $50,000 annually in additional funding for the library.

The salary for this position is $75,600 – 109,304 with an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System.

Applications received before January 24, 2025 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. A full job description is available by request.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school is strongly preferred. Two to five years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility in a library setting is desired.

How to Apply:
If interested, please send a letter of application, resume, and three references by email to: directorsearch@abbottlibrary.org

– Updated 12/17/24

Library Operations Administrative Coordinator – College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA)

Reporting to the Director of Library services, this position acts as an operations administrative coordinator for the libraries and to the Director and staff, with communications responsibilities. Overseeing key financial, operational, facilities, and communications functions, this position will respond to complex challenges through independent thinking and creative decision-making. Acting as the library’s primary liaison to other academic and administrative offices across the College, this position will help coordinate information transfer, solutions to business and operational concerns, and events and activities for and utilizing library spaces.
  • Provide advanced, independent, and complex administrative support for the Director of the Library and library staff.
  • Develop goals and objectives that improve and make more efficient the business and administrative operations of the Library based on strategic data and assessment. Conceive, develop, and implement innovative and creative solutions leading to continuously improved services.
  • Utilize data and feedback to help inform and drive change and sustain standard practices while evolving the culture, policy and procedures of the Library.
  • Assist with library data collection including pulling and aggregating usage data from e-resource vendors and maintain spreadsheet of annual statistics to support ACRL and IPEDS reporting. Report IPEDS data.
  • Manage multiple budgets totaling $4.8m, including revenue, restricted, endowment and operating funds. Create projections and creative solutions to maximize outcomes.
  • Manage and address financial responsibilities for the library including generating vendor paperwork, negotiating purchases, invoices, and payments, and creating and maintaining financial records.
  • Manage extensive and complex business operations for the four libraries.
  • Employ a range of assessment, programming, and communication strategies to engage the campus community to expand and promote the reach of Library services.
  • Develop outreach activities and communication to promote library programming, resources and services
  • Coordinate and generate correspondence, mailings, and library documentation, and assist in developing promotional and operational materials in direct collaboration with graphic arts and communications including designing drafts of materials for review.
  • Act as primary point of communications with other campus offices, faculty, students, and the public about library operations, activities, and concerns, including managing the social media presence of the Library and its staff.
  • Manage all library facilities independently responding to issues including taking and recommending proactive steps in response to challenges. Initiate, create and coordinate work orders and follow to completion. Provide creative solutions to problems and concerns expressed by staff and users of the Libraries.
  • Process payroll for non-exempt staff and enter time off for exempt staff.
  • Schedule appointments for the Director. Keep apprised of Director’s calendar so that meetings and appointments are scheduled without conflicts.
  • Coordinate meetings for library committees. Participate in College and library committee work and attend meetings when appropriate.
  • Coordinate and manage multiple often complex department sponsored special events, meetings and author events each year including, but not limited to, coordinating with internal and external people and organizations, making room reservations, identifying expenses, ordering food, creating multiple work orders and diagrams for Facilities, handling special requests, and making accurate and timely arrangements with sufficient lead time.
  • Book meeting rooms and computer lab at the Library in support of administrative and academic department usage of Library spaces; maintain and post schedules of events that take place in Library.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory of office supplies for the 4 branch libraries.
  • Professionally greet and assist all visitors, faculty, staff, and students.
  • Assist, as needed, with opening/closing the building and processing of digital files.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in a complex office environment; in a library; and/or higher education preferred;
  • Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Experience working independently
  • Strong service orientation
  • Excellent organizational skills; able to work across multiple tasks.
  • Ability to provide high-level written and verbal communication.
  • Budget or financial experience
  • Ability to work with data
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize diverse tasks
  • Experience utilizing social media
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full time, non-exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
  • Tuition benefits
  • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.
For more information, please visit the following website: http://holycross.edu/diversity.
Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5817458

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: $17.40-20.27/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 such as weekly story time for those under 6, science programs, summer reading program, and having outside presenters.  These programs consist of music and movement, crafts, educational activities, and resources for children and their adult caregivers.
  • Enhances the programs of local schools by providing complementary services.
  • Manages the materials collection for children and young adults which includes weeding, using book review resources and purchasing materials. Catalogs and processes materials for children and young adults, gifts, and purchases.
  • 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 OverDrive.
  • Performs routine circulation desks tasks*
  • Supervises the daily operation of the children’s room and the young adult room.  Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies.
  • Creates promotional materials for children’s and young adult programming.  Maintains the children and young adult sections of the library website and posts on social media regarding children and young adult programming.
  • Compiles programming statistics and submits statistics to Director.
  • 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.

*Routine Circulation Desk Shifts tend to include: Checking materials in and out, Registering new patrons, Answering the telephone, Organizing reserve materials, Scheduling meeting spaces and events, Assists patrons in using the library’s public computers and the software available on them

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in education or library science; 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 December 31, 2024:

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 11/21/24

Library Access Services Specialist – Feldberg Library, Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)

Position Purpose
Provides a wide range of access, collections, and patron services in Feldberg Business & Engineering Library as a co-lead of Feldberg’s access services team. Manages student employees. Provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Provides and coordinates support for Feldberg equipment and technology. Works closely with, cross-trains, and provides back-up for access services team partner as needed.

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
· 2 plus years of work experience in public service, and a strong public service ethic.
· Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with library patrons and work collaboratively with staff.
· Able to work independently and with good judgement, and to set and modify work priorities.
· Proficient with standard computer equipment and office productivity software.

Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with library public services and technical services operations.
· Facility in learning and adopting new technologies.

Full time position, $21.50/hr – $24.50hr

For more information and to apply online, go to: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76294

– Posted 11/6/24

Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian – Vermont Department of Libraries (Barre, VT)

Title:  Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian
Application Deadline Date:  11/19/2024
Req ID:  51366
Department:  Libraries
Location:  Barre, VT, US
Position Type:  Permanent
Schedule Type:  Full Time
Hourly Rate:  $31.76

To apply, visit: Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian Job Details | State of Vermont

Overview

The Vermont Department of Libraries is seeking an Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian. This position manages two core programs for the Department of Libraries: interlibrary loan and services to state employees. This position supervises two staff members and reports directly to the Assistant State Librarian for Information and Access.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

  • Interlibrary Loan
  • Manage the Department of Libraries’ interlibrary loan service, including in-state and out-of-state services, through the CLOVER system.
  • Manage the Interlibrary Loan Courier Service with approximately 115 member libraries. Handle requests and issues for both in-state and out-of-state borrowing and lending and resolves issues with libraries for both ILL and the courier service. Management responsibilities for this program include both formal and informal trainings for participant library personnel, adding libraries to the network, and assessing the program. This position has programmatic oversight of the courier grant, including reporting.
  • Chair the State of Vermont Interlibrary Loan Roundtable and act as the expert for interlibrary loan in the state.
  • Supervise ILL staff.
  • Government Services
  • Manage State Library services to state employees. This includes demonstrating databases, services, and promoting collections to employees across Vermont state government. Serve as reference librarian for state employees and members of the legislature.
  • Teach core continuing education reference course. Teach students enrolled in the Vermont Department of Libraries Certificate Program a five-session reference course. Assist with other continuing education courses if requested.
  • Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to:
  • Assist with the Palace Project and Vermont Online Library. This position will assist with selection of materials for the online eBook/eAudiobook platform, the Palace Project.
  • Assist with administering the LIBConnect customer service platform.

Ideal candidates will have experience managing interlibrary loan, the ability to speak to groups and present ideas, and the ability to balance and manage responsibilities in a busy environment. They will also bring supervisory experience, knowledge of databases, research methods, reference practices, and grants.

Who May Apply

This position, Interlibrary Loan and Government Services Librarian (Job Requisition #51366), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact thomas.mcmurdo@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.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it’s more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

– Posted 11/4/24

Youth Services Librarian – Brookline Public Library (Brookline, NH)

YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN, FULL-TIME, Brookline Public Library, Brookline, NH
SALARY: $25/hour
HOURS: 40
Summary of Position: The town of Brookline, New Hampshire (5,800 pop), with its unique blend of rural charm and vibrant community, is seeking a full time Youth Services Librarian. Hours include a combination of weekdays, some evenings, and Saturdays. A positive, can-do attitude and a sense of humor are vital in this role.
The Youth Services Librarian is a dynamic, innovative & dedicated professional Librarian with a genuine passion for and commitment to working with, engaging & inspiring children of all ages and their caregivers. They plan and coordinate all aspects of youth services including collection development, community outreach and programming, as well as supervising youth services staff. All Brookline Public Library staff work in a team-oriented environment and, under the supervision of the Library Director, are responsible for assisting with library circulation, reference, readers’ advisory, collection promotion, and programming in both adult and youth service areas.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for all aspects of Youth Services for the Library
  • Maintain a fun, safe, and positive environment which encourages intellectual curiosity and a love of reading.
  • Cultivate a contemporary collection for youth ages 0-18, guided by professional reviews and suggestions from staff and patrons.
  • Supervises the daily operation of the youth room and the young adult area.  Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies.
  • Plan, organize, and implement programs for youth birth to 18, including coordinating with other community stakeholders.
  • Provide outreach services and community relations activities to area schools, after school programs, and other community groups.
  • Shelve Youth Services library materials and perform other stack maintenance activities including shelf reading, tidying, and weeding.
  • Create book displays that promote the library’s youth collections.
  • Stay current on trends and practices related to library youth services.
  • Supervise Library Assistant for Youth Services, Pages, and Volunteers.
  • Serve as the Library Supervisor in absence of the Library Director
  • Deliver excellent customer service for all visitors to the library.
  • Represent the library in local and regional community and professional activities.
  • Provide readers’ advisory and reference services and refers patrons to additional resources as appropriate.
  • Assist patrons with use of library services and equipment.
  • Perform all other related duties as needed including, but not limited to:
    • Staff the circulation desk and perform circulation functions including checking items in/out, reserving and renewing materials, answering the phone, collecting fees, and maintaining patron records.
    • Train Library Pages, Substitutes and Volunteers
    • Assist in maintaining the library’s website and social media.
    • May assist with Youth Services sections of the State Library Report and town Annual Report.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with a diverse population of library patrons.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of youth literature and youth programming needs
  • Excellent general office, computer, and technology skills including working in a Windows environment, familiarity with Web browsers and Microsoft software, experience with any ILS software.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to manage time effectively.
  • Capacity to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
  • Effective written and spoken communication skills, and the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Deliver excellent customer service for all visitors to the library.
  • Proven reader’s advisory skills
  • Available to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
  • Physically able to carry/lift to 35lbs, bend low and reach high to shelve books, and push a library cart.
  • Creativity and a sense of humor preferred.
Education, Experience and Training:
  • An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science is preferred.
  • A minimum of five (5) years in a library setting, with at least three (3) years of recent experience in Youth Services is preferred.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for programming and direction in library youth services.
Proven skills in storytelling and working with children, especially pre-school children, and their parents.
 
Benefits: Full medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick and personal time, NH Retirement.
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Diane Lynch, Brookline Public Library Director at liibrary.director@brooklinenh.gov
This position will remain open until filled.
The Brookline Public Library is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
– Posted 10/31/24

Catalog Librarian – Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT)

Description: Provides original and complex copy cataloging and metadata services for library materials to ensure discoverability and robust access to the items in the library’s collections. Directs necessary database maintenance, resolves difficult cataloging problems, provides statistics, and performs related catalog-management activities to help ensure the library’s records and those supplied by other vendors meet local and national standards.  Provides training and guidance to library staff members who work in the online catalog.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $63,009-$78,787 per year.
https://apply.workable.com/middleburycollege/j/4CDC7E6320/

Core responsibilities:

  • Performs original and complex copy-cataloging of all formats of library materials according to national and local standards in English and non-English languages, working in both the library catalog and national databases
  • Develops cataloging policies and addresses cataloging priorities
  • Resolves complex problems, including headings conflicts and other discrepancies,  associated with bibliographic, authority, item, and holding records
  • Reviews and enhances vendor-supplied MARC records for batch-loading into the library catalog
  • Supervises Senior Catalog Associate
  • Provides statistics to library leadership and outside professional organizations as requested
  • Staffs the Research Desk and teaches Research and Information literacy skills in the classroom and in one-on-one meetings as needed, modeling best practices from instructional design and the science of learning.
  • Develops appropriate web guides and other learning and outreach materials that highlight library resources and exhibit universal design principles for accessibility

Requirements:

  • Graduate degree in library or information science from an accredited institution, or its equivalent, required
  • Minimum of 3 years previous library experience, required – including experience with cataloging/metadata procedures, library catalogs, and library systems – including minimum 1 year previous experience with ExLibris’ Alma/Primo library services platform
  • Familiarity with national library cataloging/metadata standards, e.g MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data and Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings, etc.
  • Complex problem-solving and research skills involving the analysis and interpretation of information; strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently, required
  • Ability to work independently; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail
  • Working knowledge of one or more languages taught at Middlebury, required

Reference & Teaching Resources Librarian – Community College of Vermont (Flexible location within CCV centers)

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.

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 provides reference services to faculty and students, develops and curates content for the library in a liaison structure, partners with relevant college departments to enhance online instruction and use of open educational resources, provides robust information literacy curricular integration, and helps faculty promote lifelong learning and 21st century career skills.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide leadership and collaborate in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the library’s information literacy education and outreach activities.
  • Provide faculty outreach related to instructional materials and manage information literacy and academic research instruction and consultations online and virtually.
  • Lead project work with other VSCS librarians to create digital learning objects, including online research guides and video tutorials, and assist faculty in adapting and embedding these instructional tools in Canvas, the learning management system.
  • Work with VSCS Library Director to develop and maintain effective policies and procedures for virtual reference and instruction.
  • Provide reference service and research support to remote students and faculty via live chat and email.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with other librarians on 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 CCV Curricular Committees and contribute to collection development efforts in assigned subject areas.
  • Support course development initiatives, in collaboration with faculty, curricular committees, and other VSC stakeholders.
  • Conduct and facilitate faculty professional development in use of open-access educational resources in teaching and learning.
  • Assist faculty in finding and incorporating library resources that support DEI learning objectives and equity-based curriculum.
  • 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.

For more information and to apply:

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/20d4a078-7636-4829-8831-6c7facde2d41/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8aa19afb-3bfd-45a7-aea4-a80c6d556c5b

– Posted 8/30/24

Library Director – Maxfield Public Library (Loudon, NH)

The Maxfield Public Library is seeking a new Library Director who is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional, and possesses excellent leadership skills.

The Maxfield Public Library recently received a modern expansion and boasts a fireplace reading area, children’s craft and activities room, and large multi-purpose meeting room with a kitchenette and an array of digital media equipment.

Loudon is only 5 miles from Concord, the State Capitol. Other great attractions like the White Mountains, Boston, the seacoast, and skiing, are all within a one-hour drive. Loudon is a quaint New Hampshire town and nearly half of our residents are registered library card holders and patrons of the Library. The new Library Director will be leading our outstanding current staff including a full-time Youth Services Librarian.

Salary and Benefits: 

Full time, 40 hours per week, position with an annual salary range of $51,000 to $56,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.  A full benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, NH State Retirement System, and education reimbursement.

The Maxfield Library Trustees are also contributing a $1,000 signing bonus.

Requirements: 

A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with at least three years library or equivalent experience.  A Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution is preferred. Current MLS candidates are encouraged to apply.  Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides similar knowledge, ability, and skills may be considered.

Responsibilities: 

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered fundamental to this position:

Administers and oversees all aspects of library operations, including plans and procedures; reports and presentations; personnel selection, supervision and performance evaluations; budgeting and expenditures using Quickbooks; collection development and maintenance; materials processing; oversight of building and grounds maintenance; automation and the use of appropriate technology; grant writing; programming; marketing; and vendor and community relations.

Provides positive leadership for the staff. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with library patrons and responds positively to community requests and input.  Positive working relationship and regular communication with the Library Trustees.

Represents the Library and is actively involved with the community and makes a strong effort to involve the Maxfield Public Library in local Loudon events, functions, local grade school, and organizations.

Ensures that the Maxfield Public Library is up to date with current trends along with new and innovative ideas to ensure the best possible experience for the community.

Apply Now 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume with examples of accomplishments, and two (2) professional references. Recent MLS graduates and candidates are encouraged to apply.  Send resumes and references to: emosermaxlib@loudonnh.org   Position is open until filled and application review begins September 9, 2024. Complete job description is available at http://maxfieldlibrary.com

All applicants are subject to background check.

Maxfield Public Library is an Equal Opportunity employer.

– Posted 8/27/24

Library Access Services Specialist – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

The Library Access Services Specialist provides a wide range of access, collections, and patron services in the Feldberg Business and Engineering Library, part of the Dartmouth Libraries system.  As a co-lead of Feldberg’s access services team, the position manages student employees. The Library Access Services Specialist provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services, coordinates support for Feldberg equipment and technology and works closely with, cross-trains, and provides back-up for their access services team partner.
 
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/75335
 
Hiring range: $21.50/hr- $24.50/hr
Do you have questions?
Contact: Alex (Elisandro) Canada, Alex.Cabada@dartmouth.edu
 
Review of applications will begin September 3rd 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 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.
 
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 8/21/24