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Circulation Assistant – Rutland Free Library (Rutland, VT)

The Rutland Free Library is seeking an outgoing, organized individual as a circulation assistant. This is a full-time position based on a 37.5-hour work week.

The circulation department is primarily responsible for accurately checking in and out 150,000+ items a year, and for being the first point of contact for our patrons and users. Circulation assistants will also work in conjunction with our librarians on tasks related to preparation/discarding of material and maintenance of necessary files.

Many of these specialized areas of responsibility require using computer programs such as Publisher and Excel, and applicants should be comfortable with ever-changing tech.

The ideal candidate may have library experience, but ideally will work well independently and with others, have excellent customer service and critical thinking skills, and will maintain and respect patron confidentiality.

Applicants must be able to stand for long periods of time, and the position involves pushing, pulling, and lifting loads. Ability to lift 50 pounds is preferred.

The position starts at $19.73 an hour. Benefits include health, dental and life/disability insurance, vacation, and a retirement match.”

Here is the link to our job section of the website: https://rutlandfree.org/join-the-library/

– Posted 7/2/25

Library Director – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

About the Bixby and the Community

Located in the beautiful little city of Vergennes, the Bixby Library, located in a municipally-owned building, is an independently incorporated non-profit that serves a five-town community of 8,000 residents. Built in 1911, the library is notable as one of the top ten historical buildings in the state of Vermont.  The Bixby’s annual budget is $350,000 with a staff of 3.8 FTE and a team of committed volunteers. With a new strategic plan adopted last year, the Bixby is on an ambitious course to generate excitement, fulfill community needs and increase support from its residents.

We are located close to the shores of Lake Champlain, an easy drive to the college towns of Burlington and Middlebury. Steeped in history, Addison County offers many outdoor activities including hiking, swimming, kayaking and skiing. The restaurant scene in Vergennes is vibrant and our opera house regularly schedules cultural events and concerts.

The Job & Qualifications

Our new director will recognize the tremendous opportunity to lead the staff in building partnerships, marketing the library, advocating for the Bixby and ensuring that library operations are responsive to community needs. We are looking for an outgoing individual who is action-oriented and ready to make a difference.

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program is preferred. Management and supervisory experience required. 3-5 years experience working in a library or non-profit organization preferred. Successful grant-writing experience required.  The job description is available at https://bixbylibrary.org/job-opening-library-director/.

Salary range: $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with qualifications and skills. Benefits include: combined time off (CTO), paid holidays, health, dental , vision insurance, and retirement plan.

Send a letter of interest, indicating how your qualifications match our requirements, and a resume to erin.roche@bixbylibrary.org  by July 30, 2025 for first consideration. Position is available beginning in September 2025.

– Posted 6/25/25

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

The Jaffrey Public Library is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Youth Services Librarian to join our vibrant library, in the beautiful Monadnock region of New Hampshire.  We pride ourselves on being a safe and nurturing place for all ages to gather and learn together.

Under the direction of the Library Director, this position oversees all services specific to youth and teens, including youth/teen programming, collection development, and community outreach.

Our next Youth Services Librarian will be passionate about public service and committed to professional standards, but also innovative and eager to try new ideas, make mistakes, get messy, and join our youth in the joy of learning.  Thanks to many grants and donations, our youth and teens enjoy not only a robust collection, but also a giant magnetic wall, microscopes, 3D printer, coding robots, and a learning lab of their own (just outside the door of the Youth Services Librarian’s private office).

This full-time (40 hrs.), exempt, salaried position requires a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science/Information Studies and a minimum of two years of professional experience in public libraries.  Salary range $50,000 – $65,000 DOQ, with a full benefits package.  Please see details and the full job description at https://www.townofjaffrey.com/242/Employment-Opportunities.

To apply:  Email cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references in PDF format to:  Julie Perrin, Library Director at jperrin@jaffreypubliclibrary.org.

Review of applications will begin July 14, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

– Posted 6/22/25

Temporary Cataloger Position – UVM Libraries (Burlington, VT)

Howe Library would like a temporary employee to join Resource Description and Access Services Department to perform copy cataloging and catalog maintenance. This involves adding, editing, and deleting bibliographic, holdings and item records in ALMA. The workflows involved would be:

  • Copy cataloging of one time order monographs
  • Importing and overlaying records for Overdrive e-books
  • Deleting records for DDA titles the library no longer have access to
  • Alma clean-up projects remaining from the migration

Qualifying candidates must have previous cataloging experience, either through work or a cataloging class as part of an MLIS or other certification program. Candidates must also have experience using OCLC Connexion or another bibliographic utility. Experience with the ALMA library management system is preferred.

This temporary employee position can be full or part-time depending on the candidate’s availability and is an on-campus position. Hourly rate is determined by experience. If interested, please email a cover letter and resumé to Sarah Gordon, smgordon@uvm.edu.

– Posted 6/18/25

Youth Services Librarian – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

The Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH) is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to be our Youth Services Librarian. Due to an internal promotion, we seek an enthusiastic innovator who is motivated to instill a life-long love of libraries in our youngest patrons. This is a full-time role that reports to the Library Director.

Duties specific to the position include:

  • development, maintenance and cataloging of the youth, teen and parenting collections, including materials budget management;
  • planning programming for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary, middle, and high school students and their families, including seasonal reading programs, and presentations;
  • readers’ advisory for youth, parents and caregivers;
  • initiating and engaging in frequent community outreach.

General library duties will include assisting patrons, registering new patrons, data entry and special projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of youth literature and programming, enjoy working with children, have excellent technology skills, and be personable, cheerful, and professional.

The Abbott Library is a welcoming and professional environment that enjoys tremendous support from its community. Abbott serves a community of approximately 3400 year-round residents and a large seasonal community. The building is new as of 2014, and offers an expansive children’s area with plenty of activities and seating, a large Activities Room with cubbies and space for a wide variety of programming, and a separate teen space.

The starting hourly rate of pay is $24.11 to $35.10, depending on education and experience. This position comes with a generous benefits package. An MLS degree or equivalent library experience is preferred. To see the full job description, visit the official job posting, linked here.

 How to Apply

 To apply, email a cover letter and resume to director@abbottlibrary.org. Applications received by July 4, 2025, will receive first consideration, and the position will be open until filled. Interviews will begin immediately. 

– Posted 6/16/25

Information Access Assistant, Dartmouth College Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries (Hanover, NH)

The Dartmouth College Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries are looking to expand our team! We are seeking a qualified individual to provide excellent patron assistance at both health sciences library locations, Dana Biomedical Library on the Dartmouth College campus and Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library at nearby Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Serves as a member of the information services team at the Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries, providing user-centered service pertaining to information services (circulation, ready reference, technology support, course reserves, collection management and maintenance, and resource sharing) to the Geisel School of Medicine and the Dartmouth Health communities.

This position is open until filled. The hiring range is $22.00 – $24.53 per hour.

We invite you to find more information and apply at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/79139

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated commitment to delivering user-centered public service
  • Excellent technology skills, including ability to troubleshoot software and hardware, and learn new programs and applications quickly
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and other relevant programs and software applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to competently interact with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students
  • Ability to work discreetly with confidential information
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with limited supervision.
  • Ability to organize work effectively and to set and modify work priorities, often under pressure or with constant interruptions.
  • Ability to travel between Dartmouth campus and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Course work or work experience in life or health sciences
  • Experience with research and searching library databases
  • Proficiency with an integrated library system, preferably ExLibris Alma
  • Experience working with Qualtrics

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

– Posted 6/12/25

Youth Services Librarian – Norwich Public Library (Norwich, VT)

The Norwich Public Library (VT) seeks a creative, energetic, and community-oriented Youth Services Librarian. This full-time position plays a vital role in promoting early literacy and lifelong learning by providing inclusive, engaging library services and programming for children ages 0–14 and their caregivers, educators, and families. For further information please visit: https://www.norwichlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Youth-Services-June-2025.pdf

– Posted 6/6/25

Adult Services Librarian, Enfield Public Library (Enfield, NH)

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Library Director, the Adult Services Librarian’s responsibilities include adult program planning and promotion, collection development, cataloging, and readers advisory. Additional areas of focus include management and promotion of the library’s online resources, providing technology support in an instructional setting and one-on-one with patrons, outreach to community organizations, and assisting with other technology initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Continuous intellectual curiosity and self-initiated efforts to stay knowledgeable about library resources, services, and practices.
  2. Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) including KOHA, Aspen, Overdrive, Hoopla, Kanopy.
  3. Desire to work in a busy, team-oriented collaborative environment.

Qualifications:  Master’s Degree in Library Sciences from an ALA-accredited school.  An enjoyment for working at a library serving a close-knit community.  The desire to be an integral part of a team that is striving to tailor library services to the community’s needs. The ideal candidate is flexible, positive, creative, patient, and technologically savvy and is committed to excellent patron service.

Duties:

ADULT COLLECTION:

  1. Selects adult material for purchase.
  2. Catalogs purchased materials.
  3. Manages integrity and quality of adult collections and materials.
  4. Maintains reading shelves, creates library promotional materials, and makes book displays.
  5. Systematically weeding of the collection.

PROGRAMMING:

  1. Develops both active and passive programming and library opportunities for adults. This might require the use of online platforms.
  2. Develops and implement the Adult Summer Reading Program
  3. Promotes programs and events by posting them on social media outlets, town listserv, and town newsletter.

LIBRARY/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:

  1. Acts as the liaison to community organizations to actively promote library services and develop working community collaborations.
  2. Website design and management.
  3. Recommendation and implementation of new digital offerings, such as Wowbrary and Library Speaker’s Consortium

GENERAL DUTIES:

  1. Performs circulation desk duties including answering calls, preparing requests for curbside pickup, assistance with copier, etc.
  2. Trains staff and the public on new library technologies, online resources, and ongoing individual technology instruction for patrons.
  3. Grant writing

Accepts other duties and assignments as requested by the Library Director.

Hiring Wage Range:
$25.00-$27.00/hour based on experience, Full-time with regular evening and occasional weekend hours required.

Benefits:
Full benefits package including medical and dental, paid sick and vacation, and paid holidays.

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter and three references via email to librarydirector@enfield.nh.us or mail to PO Box 1030, Enfield, NH 03748. The position will be open until it is filled. The selected individual will be offered conditional employment subject to successful completion of criminal background check.

The Town of Enfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

– Posted 6/6/25

Adult Services Specialist – South Burlington Public Library (South Burlington, VT)

The South Burlington Public Library is hiring an Adult Specialist. This person will have a big hand in library programs — including our annual concert series and a book group — for adults of all ages, as well as desk and collections responsibilities. Are you friendly? Do you enjoy serving individuals of all shapes, races, origins, abilities, languages, and backgrounds? Join our supportive staff in serving our wonderful community! The Library started as a community library at the high school, then relocated temporarily to the University Mall, before moving into the current building in 2021as the cornerstone of a new downtown. The building also houses City Hall and a Senior Center. This is a full-time (40-hour) benefited, union position, accepting applications now through June 10, 2025.

For a full job description and to apply online, visit: City of South Burlington Employment Opportunities

– Posted 5/28/25

Librarian Cataloger – Pease Public Library (Plymouth, NH)

The Pease Public Library in Plymouth, NH is seeking a Librarian Cataloger with excellent communication skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good judgement 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. Some Saturday and evening hours are required.
Position Purpose: Performs professional library and cataloging duties and provides service and assistance to patrons at the circulation desk. Performs all other related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for cataloging which includes creating records in the library database for each item the library acquires. This includes books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, and other items such as puzzles.
  • MARC records are created using a specific system and requires knowledge of bibliographic standards for metadata as well as Dewey Decimal Classification.
  • Physically processes items being added to and withdrawn from the library collection.
  • Maintains consistency in the catalog classification and processing of library materials.
  • Maintains statistics on the collection inventory and technical services activity.
  • Purchases all adult fiction, adult audiobooks and large print fiction and nonfiction.
  • Deselects and discards materials which involves evaluating the existing collection to determine materials that are damaged, outdated, not being used, or otherwise need to be removed from the collection.
  • Registers patrons for the use of the various library services, including library cards, study rooms, museum passes, book groups and library programs.
  • Makes library special collections available to a wide variety of users across formats.
  • Assists patrons in using the library’s public computers and the software available on them including Microsoft Office applications, Internet browsers, printers, and scanners.
  • Answers in-depth, complex reference questions in person, by phone and using email.  Helps patrons locate materials by placing holds, initiating inter-library requests, and processing purchase requests.
  • Creates and implements adult programming and the marketing materials for adult programming.
  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience: Master’s Degree in Library Science preferred. Minimum of one-year library cataloging experience and three years in a public library setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional library work; and working knowledge of computerization and appropriate library applications. Knowledge of cataloging rules and procedures. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. Demonstrated commitment to the mission and philosophy of public library service. The ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff members, Trustees, community groups, and other libraries.
  • Ability: Ability to work with library customers and staff in a friendly, efficient manner.  Ability to listen and communicate effectively. Ability to use computerized library systems and related equipment. Ability to master current and emerging technologies in cataloging.  Ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures and to operate standard office equipment.
  • Skill: Excellent customer service skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Proficient computer skills; interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Supervision:
  • Supervision Scope: This position performs various duties requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the ability to complete assigned tasks according to established procedures and protocol.
  • Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general direction of the Library Director and Assistant Library Director
  • Supervision Given: None, excepting volunteers and/or work-study students.
Job Environment:
  • Work is performed under typical office and library conditions; the noise level is moderately noisy.
  • Operates computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.
  • Employee has frequent contact with the general public, patrons, libraries, and community groups. Contacts are in person, via email or by telephone and involve an information exchange dialogue.
  • Errors could result in delays or loss of library services, and/or poor public relations.
Physical Requirements: Regularly required to walk, bend, reach, stand, sit, talk, and hear; operate objects, tools, or controls; pick up paper, files, and other common office objects. Ability to view computer screens and work with details for extended periods of time.  May move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to communicate. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance. We are part of the NH State Retirement System.
Hours: This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position. Some Saturday and evening hours are required.
Salary: $21.72/hr., $45,167.62 annual to start.
Interested candidates please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references prior to June 20, 2025 to:
Or mail to:
Pease Public Library
Attn: Becky White, Library Director
1 Russell St.
Plymouth, NH 03264
No phone calls please.
– Posted 5/28/25