Circulation/Saturday Librarian – Charlotte Library (Charlotte, VT)

The Charlotte Library is looking for a community-minded team player to serve as Circulation/Saturday Librarian beginning July 1, 2023.

Duties for the 16-hour a week position include:

Maintain circulation records such as patron registration and collection tracking
Communicate with patrons and other libraries regarding overdues, restrictions and invoices
Assist Inter-Library Loan Librarian with management of ILL services
Manage and coordinate library operations on Saturdays.

Ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, organized work habits, eye for detail, comfort working in a busy and varied setting, collaborative ethic, and, ability to use and create reports and spreadsheets.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as well as past library experience preferred.

A full job description can be found here: https://bit.ly/3OqT3rt. The pay range is $17.00 to $21.35 depending on experience.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Margaret Woodruff, Library Director: margaret@charlottepubliclibrary.org. Deadline: June 5, 2023.

The Charlotte Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

– Posted 5/31/23

Reference Librarian – Northfield Mount Hermon (Mt. Hermon, MA)

Northfield Mount Hermon, an independent co-educational boarding school in western Massachusetts, seeks two (2) part-time reference librarians for the 2023-2024 school year for 10 to 12 hours/week. The positions have the potential to be combined into one (1) part time position for 20 hours per week for the right candidate.

The Schauffler Library is at the heart of campus and occupies an important physical and virtual space at Northfield Mount Hermon. The Adjunct Reference Librarian position plays a key role in the Library team and has the opportunity to work one-on-one with students engaged in scholarly activities.

Northfield Mount Hermon seeks a dynamic self-starter to work at the library’s reference desk and provide research, citation, and technology assistance to students. This position will cover the circulation desk as needed; coordinate the work of student assistants during assigned shifts; provide an adult presence and help to oversee study hall in the evening; and other projects as assigned. Potential projects could include working with LibGuides, electronic resources management, community engagement, or digital archives.

The successful applicant will have a Master’s degree in library science or equivalent experience and at least one year’s experience providing reference assistance and public services in a library. We will consider outstanding candidates who have not yet received their degrees but have completed core reference and technology coursework. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively with colleagues and other members of the community.

Candidates are expected to have experience in equity and inclusion work that would support a diverse community in a boarding school environment. They should also have a demonstrated interest in making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents.

This position begins in late August 2023, and runs the academic year, through May 2024, with the option to renew for the following academic year. The schedule will include afternoon hours, one to two evening shifts per week, rotating Sunday evening shifts, and attending the weekly team meeting.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and two references via email to:

hr@nmhschool.org
Northfield Mount Hermon

One Lamplighter Way, Mt. Hermon, MA 01354
Phone: (413) 498-3229; Fax: (413) 498-3240

**Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.**
Northfield Mount Hermon School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

– Posted 5/25/23

Director – Royalton Memorial Library (South Royalton, VT)

The Royalton Memorial Library is seeking an energetic, well-organized Director, to provide outstanding customer service to our growing and diverse community. Located in the beautiful village of South Royalton, home of Vermont Law School, and just a short drive from the Upper Valley- which offers affordable public transit to Boston and New York City, aside from other attractions. The natural landscape of South Royalton offers the best of small-town living while enjoying the vibrancy and diversity that is synonymous with a college town. An ideal location for those that seek work-life balance.

This position is responsible for all operations of the library, including, clerical, outreach, fundraising, and supervisory duties. Must have excellent interpersonal and technology skills. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and a candidate with a CPL through the state of VT or willingness to pursue one is preferred.

40 hours per week, including some evening and Saturday hours. Starting at $20/hour with paid sick leave and paid vacation and the possibility of health insurance. To apply, please send a cover letter and resumé, including the names and contact information for three references, to jobs@royaltonlibrary.org.

– Posted 5/17/23

Director – Winhall Memorial Library (Bondville, VT)

Winhall Memorial Library, tucked away near the base of Stratton Mountain, is seeking a Director. This is a vibrant and well stocked library, newly automated and part of the Catamount Library Network. You will be stepping into a turnkey library.

Winhall Memorial Library Job Description May 2023

POSITION: Library Director/Librarian: 20 hour per week position

SUMMARY: The Librarian is responsible for the administration, supervision, and coordination of all activities and services of the library. They act as the library spokesperson, promoting the use of the library by all members of the community.

SUPERVISION: The Librarian is appointed by and responsible to the Board of Trustees.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Service to the community

Develops and maintains services that reflect and respond to the interests and needs of the community
Represents the library in the community by promoting and publicizing the library’s services and resources utilizing: the website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter), MailChimp Newsletter, Front Porch Forum, Google Listing, and regular press releases to local publications; as well as preparing an annual account of the library to be included in the Town Report
Selects, orders, and catalogs new materials; responsible for all aspects of collection development
Provides reference, readers’ advisory, referral, and interlibrary loan services to patrons of all ages, educational levels, and economic backgrounds; helps the public use library resources and technology; supports borrowing through the Catamount Library Network’s catalog (Aspen Discovery), and manages the courier system
Provides materials and a venue for a monthly book discussion group, directs the discussion
Participates in the daily routine of the library as needed—shelving, circulating and returning materials, etc.
Plans, publicizes, carries out, and evaluates programs for all ages which further the library’s mission and raise the library’s profile in the community
Organizes displays and exhibits to promote the collection and the library’s services and provide an interesting and welcoming environment
Takes advantage of grant opportunities as appropriate, writing proposals and carrying out grants as they are awarded

Library Management

Fundraises with the Board of Trustees and writes grants as directed in the annual budget
Spends and monitors budgeted funds in a responsible manner
Attends all board meetings, reporting on library activity
Develops and evaluates procedures for the smooth running of the library
Supervises maintenance of the building, reporting problems to the Town
Collects and analyzes library statistics
Communicates and cooperates with the local and state library community, including preparing the annual statistical report and standards application for the Vermont Department of Libraries
Supervises the automation system (KOHA) and the public access computers
Attends 12 meetings per year as required by the Catamount Library Network Membership Agreement: Cataloguing (6x) and Loans (6x) groups
Monitors developments and trends in the field of librarianship, paying particular attention to Vermont, by reading professional literature and taking advantage of continuing education opportunities as available and appropriate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and methods of modern library services including automated systems and electronic digital resources.
Strong organization skills
Strong communications skills
- Good written and verbal expression
- Ability to be a good listener
Commitment to customer service
- Ability to identify patron needs and requirements
- Ability to initiate development of policies, procedures, programs, and activities to meet those needs

Strong technological ability

Ability to stay up to date with new social media trends
WordPress knowledge, social media, google docs, MailChimp, etc.

Please note, the above job description describes the general nature, tasks, responsibilities, and level of work to be performed; it is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of every responsibility, duty, and skill required for the position. Depending on organizational needs, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus library-related experience and willingness to earn Vermont Public Library Certification within 3 years.

Benefits: Paid holidays, one week paid vacation annually
Hiring range: $20-$23 per hour

To apply, please send a letter of letter of interest and resume to winhallmemoriallibrary@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

– Posted 5/17/23

Associate Director for Systems and Web Development / Research and Instruction Librarian – Saint Michael’s College Library (Colchester, VT)

Saint Michael’s College Library invites applications for the position of Associate Director for Systems and Web Development. Reporting to the Library Director, this individual supports and oversees library systems and the digital infrastructure that forms the foundation for all library services, including the library management system, discovery system, and website. The Associate Director for Systems and Web Development ensures optimal performance of the library’s integrated, cloud-based management platform, works closely with other members of the library staff on a range of technical and systems related tasks, and manages and supports the Library’s Discovery layer, link resolver, and single-sign-on authentication system. Within a team environment, shared responsibilities include Research & Instruction services, teaching, and serving as on-duty substitute for the Circulation Supervisor, opening and closing the library as needed.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manages and supports library management systems, platforms, and software. Serves as lead administrator for library management system (FOLIO), ensuring that all internal systems and software including acquisitions, cataloging, and circulation are functioning optimally
Provides technical expertise, day-to-day administration, and broad support for traditional and emerging library software solutions and standards
Serves as the library’s principal liaison to the SMC Information Technology Dept, systems and metadata providers, and vendors
Collaborates with library staff to design, develop, and maintain the library website

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

For the full job description, click here.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. 

Requirements:

Applicants must have the following:

Master’s degree in library and information science (or currently enrolled) from an ALA-accredited program
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe products
Proficient with Internet and Database research
Proficient (or ability to become proficient) with: FOLIO library services platform, EZproxy, data visualization software, LibGuides, Zoho, and generating usage reports

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

Resume
Cover letter including a statement articulating your understanding and experiences in serving and working with diverse populations to create an inclusive and equitable library experience for students, faculty, and staff. Saint Michael’s College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and every member of the Library team has an important role in ensuring equity of access and inclusive library practices.
Please provide contact information for three (3) references

Position remains open until filled.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://egqw.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_13/job/1193/?utm_medium=jobshare

– Posted 5/10/23

Digital Initiatives Librarian – New Hampshire Law Library (Concord, NH)

The New Hampshire Law Library is hiring! This is a full-time, highly professional position in the Supreme Court Law Library responsible for supporting the Law Library’s mission to inform and educate through the curated digitization of Law Library and Judicial Branch resources, and by participating in their promotion through displays, instruction, and outreach to students, the general public, and members of the legal community. This position will manage the Law Library and Judicial Branch archives in digital and physical formats and facilitate access to and ensure long-term preservation of special collections. This position will also provide reference and information services and participate in collection development and management.

Salary range: $45,162 to $66,300

The complete job description is here: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/inline-documents/sonh/23-70.pdf.

– Posted 5/10/23

In-School Data Collector – National Assessment of Educational Progress

What is NAEP?

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called The Nation’s Report Card, is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in public and private schools in the United States know and are able to do in various subjects. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, NAEP has been conducted since 1969 and is often considered the “gold standard” in large-scale assessments.

In-school data collectors

NAEP needs staff to conduct the assessments at grades 4, 8, and 12 for the NAEP 2024 program. In-school data collectors must be available to work during school hours, when work is available, between January 29 and March 8, 2024. The data collection window may be extended due to weather or other delays. Staff receive

Paid training
Paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving from home to schools and back
Weekly paychecks (with direct deposit)

Candidates should

Be detail-oriented
Be able to work in a team environment
Have good communication skills
Be comfortable working with technology
Be a U.S. citizen and willing to complete a background check, including FBI fingerprinting
Enjoy working in schools (prior education or research experience is a plus)

For more information visit www.WorkNAEP.com

– Posted 5/10/23

Patron Services and Outreach Coordinator – Waterbury Public Library (Waterbury, VT)

Summary
The Patron Services and Outreach Coordinator provides friendly, timely, and courteous service to patrons in-library and off-site. This position is responsible for performing patron service, technology assistance and general clerical work at the Help Desk. This employee manages patron records and the flow of items loaned to local patrons, and provides patrons with assistance in their research, provides some outreach services and youth programming support, and oversees volunteers for a variety of library needs.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist library patrons before other duties, both in person and on the phone;
Provide a welcoming atmosphere for all patrons;
Provide reader’s advisory services;
Assist patrons with research including catalog and Inter Library Loans searches;
Register and familiarize new patrons with library services;
Manage and maintain the Help Desk to provide orderly circulation of library materials to patrons, including maintenance and creation of informational pamphlets and circulation related forms; handle program registrations;
Maintain the patron database and provide a variety of patron services and reports using the library’s fully integrated automated library system
Assist with collection of circulation and visit statistics as required; assist with compiling appropriate statistics;
Receive fines and donations; handle petty cash receipts and records;
Provide occasional outreach services outside the Library, such as delivery for homebound patrons, child care providers, senior housing; create positive relationships with partner organizations;
A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive own personal vehicle with valid insurance to some off-site locations (Reimbursement will be provided for mileage.);
Assist with the training of new staff and subs and maintain and update circulation and volunteer procedure documents;
Assist with Youth Programming on occasion;
Along with the Library Director, manage library volunteers, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and recognition;
Create and arrange library displays and self-directed (“passive”) programs along with other staff;
Notify staff of comments and suggestions received at the circulation desk; refer problems to Library Director or Assistant Librarian;
Support advertising of events and services with displays, communications at the circulation desk and select social media including Instagram, Facebook and Front Porch Forum and occasionally produce physical fliers
Contributes to the Library’s website content
Attend workshops, webinars and conferences to keep abreast of changes in library science; attend monthly staff meetings and other trainings;
Assume additional duties as required.

PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Basic skills in Excel;
Intermediate proficiency in Word, Publisher or Canva, email, social media, internet and database searching, fax, scanner, photocopiers, audio-visual equipment, and common electronic tablets and readers;
Ability to gain proficiency in Circulation, Patron, and Searching modules of the library’s ILS, and databases to which the library subscribes.
Ability to actively learn and teach library third party vendor platforms such as downloadable e- and audiobooks, streaming and other online resources.

Work place communication

Maintains a professional attitude and conduct in relationships with colleagues.
Fosters a congenial workplace atmosphere that supports all staff.
Communicates effectively with other staff.

OTHER

Attention to detail;
Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a professional and courteous manner;
The ability to communicate in writing so as to represent the Library with professionalism;
A commitment to serving with equity across diverse cultures and constituencies;
Availability to work some evening and Saturday hours.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree. Vermont Public Library Certification is desirable, or a MLIS from an ALA accredited program. Experience in a library setting is preferred or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience in working with a broad community with in-person customer service.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position receives supervision from the Library Director.

SUPERVISON PERFORMED:
This position supervises adult and student volunteers.

Pay starts at $19.00 an hour.

– Posted 5/10/23

Library Director – Abbott Library (Sunapee NH)

Duties/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 seven employees (4.5 FTE.) This staff includes a full-time Assistant Director, Technology and Outreach Librarian, and Youth Services Librarian. 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 3,342 year-round residents and a large seasonal community. It operates with an annual budget of $530,000. 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 $25,000-$50,000 per year of additional funding for the library.

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. Candidates who can begin before July 24, 2023 will be given preference.

Starting Salary Range: $73,424 – $79,081 with an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement System.

Closing Date: Applications received before May 2, 2023 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

EOE

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

– Posted 4/12/23

Supervisory Technical Information Specialist – National Agricultural Library (Remote)

Position: Supervisory Technical Information Specialist GS13
Library Name: National Agricultural Library
Location: This position is a remote position.
Contact Info: USAJOBS – Job Announcement
Salary: GS-13 Office of Personnel Management – Salaries & Wages

Description:
The National Agricultural Library has an opening for a GS13 Supervisory Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition & Food Safety). This position is a remote position. The selectee is not required to report to a government office, however, the option to work in one of the Agency offices may be available. You can view USDA’s telework FAQs here Telework and Remote Work FAQs | USDA.

This vacancy announcement closes 4/18 or when the applicant cap is reached.

USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Duties

Proactively seeks opportunities for partnerships that encourage the development of integrated and advanced information services and systems to enhance access to content and support information discovery.
Directs and oversees the development and management of FNIC, FSRIO, and Nutrition.gov programs across the full range of subject areas associated with food, nutrition, and food safety.
Leads in the development and implementation of new training and information programs, products, and services critical to the researcher, practitioner, and consumer community.
Coordinates the implementation of advanced IT solutions to optimize the provision of specialized Web-based information programs, products and services.
Employs evidence-based management to demonstrate value and continually improve information sources and services.
Identifies and translates strategic issues, concerns, trends, and policies into effective information programs and partnerships.
Provides authoritative guidance and leadership for special initiatives involving collaborations with other federal departments and government agencies, scientific organizations, and other members of the food, nutrition and food safety communities.
Conducts regular outreach and evaluation activities with customers, partners, and stakeholders to more effectively and serve the worldwide body of users.
Promotes, publicizes, and explains services and activities through Web-based communications, formal presentations, personal contacts and other means of communication.

Specialized Experience:
The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience planning, evaluating, and implementing nutrition programs; developing and providing food or nutrition information to the public; supporting research literature reviews or evidence reviews across various topics related to food or nutrition; and developing and implementing strategies and management guidelines.

– Posted 4/12/23