Youth Services Librarian – Jeudevine Memorial Library (Hardwick, VT)

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of library service relevant to patrons from birth through young adulthood and their families. This work includes year-round programming, community outreach, assisting with collection development and maintenance, and seeking ways to promote library services to young people and families. Additionally, the youth
librarian assists in the library’s day-to-day operations as needed.

The Jeudevine is a municipal library. This is a part-time professional position for the town of Hardwick.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates, plans, and presents diverse and creative programs for children, their caregivers, and teens, including story time, craft programs, the summer reading program, and after-school and homeschool programs; facilitates the Teen Advisory Board
Plans and provides outreach services for area schools, preschools, daycares, caregivers and community organizations.
Assists in the selection and maintenance of the birth through Young Adult collections.
Responsible for creating promotional materials for all youth-related programming, including posters, social media, press releases and the library’s website.
Keeps informed of trends in children’s literature, library services and issues affecting children.
Represents library services for young people outside the library at relevant community events and meetings.
Responsible for creating a welcoming and spirited space in the youth area of the library.
Ability to perform all daily operations of the circulation desk when needed.
Prepares narrative report ahead of monthly board of trustees meetings.
Assists with grant-writing opportunities to support youth materials and programs.
Collaborates with staff, patrons, and others to celebrate everything the library offers as a hub for learning and community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, stand or sit for prolonged periods, occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight, operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard, and verbally communicate to exchange information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work well under stress and maintain a welcoming attitude is essential.
Computer literacy.
Must possess creativity, motivation, flexibility, excellent written and verbal communication skills, imagination, and enthusiasm.
Considerable knowledge of children’s literature and literacy development for children from birth through young adulthood and willingness to continue learning through in-person workshops and webinars.
Previous experience and demonstrated ability to work with children, teens, and families.
Able to work independently and as part of a team with staff, patrons, community members and organizations.
Capacity to manage time and effectively perform time-sensitive tasks.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of library principles and practices.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and Saturdays, substitute for other staff and attend meetings as needed.
Capacity to lead the successful creation, facilitation, and evaluation of programs and carry out work unsupervised with personal initiative.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A BA or BS degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship or a willingness to acquire one, is required. MLS from an ALA-accredited program is preferred. Prior work experience with children, teens, and/or families is required. Library experience is preferred.

HOURS AND COMPENSATION
20-hour work week is generally split over three days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Part-time employees receive some paid holiday, personal, sick, and vacation hours. $19.65/hour.

How To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contacts for three references to the library director, Diane Grenkow, at jeudevinelibrary@hardwickvt.gov with the subject line Youth
Services Librarian. The deadline for applications is July 14, 2024.

– Posted 7/2/24

Outreach Services/Programming Specialist – Brooks Memorial Library (Brattleboro, VT)

Title: Outreach Services/Programming Specialist Department: Brooks Memorial Library

Nature of Work: Functioning in a team environment, under the direction of the Library Director and in concert with library staff and the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library, the Outreach/Programming Specialist is responsible for a broad range of duties related to community outreach and adult programming. This position supports the promotion of library services and activities throughout the community in person and online, and includes but is not limited to developing, planning, implementing and evaluating adult programs, as well as assisting Youth Services staff with outreach to children and teens. Initiates contacts and nurtures relationships to advance awareness of library services, resources and opportunities.

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; including Saturdays in schedule rotation and evenings as required.

Hourly: FY’25 $21.74 per hour + excellent benefits package

Supervision Received: Receives supervision from Library Director.

Supervision Exercised: May supervise designated volunteers.

Essential Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Library Director, Staff and Community Partners to identify opportunities, plan and implement programs that introduce and illuminate a wide range of interests and opinions and meet the needs of the community in accordance with the library’s mission. Assess and evaluate community needs and opportunities in the development of programs and services that align with the organizational strategic goals.
Solicit and respond to suggestions, feedback, and requests via surveys, meetings and community input.
Maintain central programming schedule and statistics.
Increase relationships with local partners to promote initiatives, programs and services.
Leverage municipal resources and community partners for promotional opportunities to convey the value of library resources and services. Supports the promotion of all library programs and services throughout the community using a variety of different formats outlets and promotional venues.
Establish diverse and inclusive connections to support underserved and vulnerable sectors.
Continually measure and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and outreach campaigns.
Liaise with relevant community organizations, agencies, businesses, groups and individuals to build and maintain a network of community contacts.
Employ outreach opportunities to engage customers in library membership and position the library as a trusted community development partner.
Oversee and manage reservable public spaces (e.g. Community Room and small meeting rooms).
Track statistics and budgets related to position.
Maintain events section of the library website, community asset database, and weekly e-newsletter.
Contribute to policy and procedure discussions during weekly senior staff group meetings.
Provide circulation desk support as scheduled or required.

Non-Essential Duties and Tasks: The responsibilities and duties listed above are examples of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Competencies Needed:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying, unless specifically stated as required.

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working in public library service, events management, community outreach, and/or public relations.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment on difficult or complex tasks.
Strong commitment to respectful and compassionate customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with library patrons and staff of many ages and from diverse backgrounds levels of ability and experience.
Ease and experience with public speaking.
Knowledge of audio-video technology, graphic design software and web development.
Experience creating, disseminating and evaluating surveys.
Knowledge of library services and resources, and trends and issues in the profession.
Strict commitment and adherence to personal privacy and patron confidentiality.
Strong decision-making skills; accuracy, initiative, and ability to be creative and forward-thinking; ability to use sound judgment and logical reasoning to resolve problems.
Time management acumen, high attention to detail and capacity to prioritize tasks. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and to respond quickly to changing conditions.
A willingness to examine existing systems and refine or improve them as necessary. Must be open to innovation and change.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and volunteers from the Town as well as from other agencies and the public.
Enthusiasm for new experiences and environments. Proactive approach to promoting library service with alacrity in a multitude of settings and avenues of communication.
Willingness to attend conferences, participate in workshops, research relevant literature and actively network to ensure awareness in library service advancements.
Must be able to work effectively in the absence of close supervision.
Must be able to learn and retain instructions, policies and procedures and continue to learn new methods and stay current within the field.
Ability to actively support Town diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.

Physical Demand: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their work duties. While performing their duties the employee must be able to communicate verbally or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach or twist and able to climb stairs. The employee may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities require the ability to read computer screens and printed documents including close, distance vision, with the ability to adjust focus with or without correction. Hear in the normal auditory range with or without correction. Must tolerate moderate noise levels and interruptions in a moderate to fast paced environment.

Work Environment: Work duties are divided between the public library setting in a moderate to fast-paced work environment and within community settings of meetings and events. Must be able to abruptly switch focus to address frequently changing priorities. Requires the ability to maintain mental focus in an often-busy environment that welcomes members of the public. Will be sitting and standing, with extensive use of a telephone, computer, and keyboard. Desk is in an open communal staff work area that is shared with co-workers. Requires ability to assess volatile or potentially dangerous situations with patrons and follow library procedures.

Type of Employee: Non-Exempt, hourly employee; this position is affiliated with Local 98 Union after completion of successful probationary period. (1 year of probation)

The Town of Brattleboro is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ applicants, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply, recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.

To apply, visit https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6155296.careers?CareersSearch

– Posted 6/25/24

Head Librarian/Director – Highgate Library & Community Center (Highgate, VT)

HIGHGATE LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER is seeking HEAD LIBRARIAN/DIRECTOR who will plan, manage, and direct the operations, programs, services, and personnel of the Highgate Library and Community Center. This person will manage employees and volunteers, manage library collections, and maintain responsibility of administrative work. A successful candidate will have knowledge of grant funding opportunities and have a history of successful grant writing.

Duties would include, but not be limited to, directing operations of library programs, providing support to the Trustees, working with Trustees to set short and long-term goals for the library, and working towards their execution, oversee personnel administration, and advocating on behalf of the library and community center.

The candidate must be an effective manager, have strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and be knowledgeable of the workings of libraries. Should possess a Certificate of Public Librarianship or a degree in Library Sciences or be willing to work towards accreditation. Prefer 5 years of library experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Shall have excellent public speaking, written, and oral communication skills. Will recognize the tremendous opportunity underway in Highgate and work to build partnerships, market the operations of the library and community center, while being responsive to community needs.

Pay range is $42,000-$52,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references. Cover letter should include interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experience. Please submit by Friday, June 28, 2024 to: Highgate Town Offices, PO Box 189, Highgate VT 05459 c/o Rebecca Manning or via email to rmanning@highgatevt.org.

– Posted 6/13/24

Librarian – Howard and Alba Leahy Library (Barre, VT)

Job Title: Librarian
State Equivalent Pay Grade: 24
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Supervisor: Director of Collections and Access
Last Revised: June 3, 2024

General Description
The Librarian is responsible for administration of the Howard and Alba Leahy Library, including its facilities, collections, staff, and projects. The Librarian has primary curatorial responsibility for the printed, manuscript, broadside, photograph, audio, and film/video collections. The Librarian reports to the Director of Collections & Access and works directly with the Collections Manager to develop, strategize, and manage projects related to the collections work of the Vermont Historical Society.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure ongoing and expanding access to Library collections through cataloging, digitization, exhibits, and statewide outreach
Establish all library procedures and supervise the Access Librarian, library assistant(s), and library volunteers. With the Director of Collections and Access, set library policies.
Help develop and manage library budget.
Coordinate the purchase, donation, acceptance, and acknowledgement of all incoming library materials, and seek out new materials to fill collections gaps as appropriate
Maintain connections with universities, and independent researchers to promote ongoing research into the library collections of the VHS
Provide physical access to, and security of, the library collections, including monitoring environmental controls, collections housing, collections furniture, and collections handling.
Set all conservation and bookbinding priorities as well as processing said work.
Present Vermont history and the collections of the Leahy Library of the VHS through periodic public speaking, publishing, and providing content for VHS outreach
Assist development staff in the identification of funding opportunities to support collections & access, including the submission of requests for funding, membership support opportunities, and individual donor planning and solicitation. Serve as project director on grant-funded initiatives as appropriate.
Along with the Access Librarian, library assistant(s), and volunteers, provide reference services.
Represent VHS in various professional groups and public organizations.
Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

The Librarian reports to the Director of Collections and Access and supervises the Access Librarian, library assistant(s), and library volunteers. The Librarian is a critical position within the Vermont Historical Society and works closely and collaboratively with all staff.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a standard office setting, based in Barre, Vermont.
Certain duties will require heavy workloads and tight deadlines
Moderate travel requirements may occur, for which a valid driver’s license is required.
Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
Must be able to lift and move 40 lbs.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program
5 years experience in special collections or archives
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to juggle competing demands on time.
Familiarity with cataloging and metadata technical standards such as MARC21, Dublin Core, DACS rules, Library of Congress Subject Headings
Experience working with Integrated Library Systems

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in U.S. history
Knowledge of, and strong interest in, Vermont history.
Experience in management, creation, and quality control for digital databases
Demonstrated ability to adapt historic library practices to modern patron needs.

– Posted 6/7/24

Business Liaison Librarian – University of Vermont Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seek a creative and collaborative research and instruction librarian to join the Libraries’ Information and Instruction Services Department. The new hire will support the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the University and will serve as the Libraries’ liaison to the Grossman School of Business and the department of Community Development and Applied Economics. We seek both experienced librarians and those who are new to the field. Come and grow with us!

For further details about this position (including salary information) and to apply online, please visit our website at: https://www.uvmjobs.com and reference posting number F3051PO. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than May 20, 2024. For additional information, please contact search co-chair Daisy Benson, daisy.benson@uvm.edu.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

– Posted 5/4/24

Head Librarian/Director – Highgate Library and Community Center (Highgate VT)

HIGHGATE LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER

is seeking

HEAD LIBRARIAN/DIRECTOR

who will plan, manage, and direct the operations, programs, services, and personnel of the Highgate Library and Community Center. This person will manage employees and volunteers, manage library collections, and maintain responsibility of administrative work. A successful candidate will have knowledge of grant funding opportunities and have a history of successful grant writing.

Pay range is $42,000-$52,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references. Cover letter should include interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experience. Please submit by Thursday, May 16 to: Highgate Town Offices, PO Box 189, Highgate VT 05459 c/o Rebecca Manning or via email to slaroche@highgatevt.org.

– Posted 5/2/24

Liaison Librarian – Vermont State University (Johnson, VT)

The Vermont State College System (VSCS Libraries) are seeking a Liaison Librarian based on the Vermont State University (VTSU) campus in Johnson, Vermont. The Liaison Librarians communicate with, support, and educate faculty and students at VTSU and the Community College of Vermont (CCV) in their assigned liaison departments or programs by offering reference, instructional resources, and other services to support teaching, research, course activities, and assignments.

You can learn more about the position and apply at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/55bc16fd-14ac-4ae2-8f5a-b3ec6a142051/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1fd1825d-7b54-48d9-a699-2dd669b6593b

– Posted 2/15/24

Reference Librarian, Nashua Public Library (NH)

The Nashua Public Library has provided free and equitable access to materials, resources, and entertainment since 1867. The library continues to grow and evolve with the best of 21st-century library programming, technology, and services to meet the community’s needs. Our mission is to enrich our community by being a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment to discover, connect, create, and grow.

Candidate:

The Information Services department at the Nashua Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, organized and customer-focused Reference Librarian to join our six-person team. Our ideal candidate will have successful experience working with marginalized communities, be passionate about collection development, and excited to help close gaps in digital literacy. The Information Services team strives to co-create an inclusive and collaborative culture. We welcome emerging and seasoned professionals to apply.

Responsibilities:

Full time 40-hour union position, includes regular evening and weekend hours. Duties for this position include direct customer service at our Information Services desk, collection development, technology instruction, and providing one-on-one computer and reference support to customers. The person in this position may participate in community engagement opportunities.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library Science
1 year of work experience in a public library setting is required.
Experience using Microsoft Office software and online research tools and databases is required.
Knowledge of and experience using library eBook and streaming apps is required.
Experience using Symphony or similar ILS is required.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated aptitude for serving the public.
Experience with interlibrary loans, local history and technology instruction is preferred.
Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Salary: Job Grade 5 – $51,295 – $58,805

Closing date: January 15, 2024

How to Apply: Submit cover letter, application/resume, and three professional references on city website.

– Posted 12/20/23

Learning and Engagement Librarian – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

It is an exciting time to join the Dartmouth Libraries as the Learning & Engagement Librarian. As an integral member of the Teaching & Learning program, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organization to champion student success. Enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to learner-centered teaching are essential to ensuring undergraduate students acquire the skills they need. Reporting to the Head of Teaching & Learning, the Learning & Engagement Librarian:

equips students with foundational skills in their pre-major years,
develops curricular and extra-curricular learning opportunities,
liaises with Dartmouth’s first-year Writing Program and peer-tutor Writing Center,
creates opportunities for Library staff to refine their teaching skills.

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/71504/

Hiring range: $60,800.00 – $76,00.00

Do you have questions?

Contact Laura Barrett, Head of Teaching & Learning, laura.barrett@dartmouth.edu

Review of applications will begin January 2, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

– Updated 12/18/23

Head Adult Librarian – Kellogg-Hubbard Library (Montpelier, VT)

The Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, VT seeks a Head Adult Librarian to help advance our mission of empowering community members to become lifelong learners. While our history dates back to 1895, we strive to be a resilient, inclusive, and innovative library that continually learns and adapts to meet the changing needs of our community. We serve more than 17,000 people across six towns and have tremendous support thanks to the service provided by our exceptional staff. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all staff and patrons can thrive and share their gifts. This is an exciting time of growth and opportunity at the Library, and we’d love to have you join us.

The Head Adult Librarian will balance three primary areas of responsibility: overseeing the adult circulation desk scheduling and functions; coordinating library technology; and managing most of the adult collection development. This position works many of their hours on the circulation desk and participates in training new staff, substitutes, pages, and volunteers.

The ideal candidate must have an MLS/MLIS or a Bachelor’s Degree plus Vermont Library Certification, exceptional knowledge of computer troubleshooting, and prior library experience serving a variety of needs. We believe that a safe, welcoming, and accessible space is essential for everyone, and seek a candidate who shares this value and has demonstrated experience working with a wide range of people.

This position requires evening and Saturday hours. The starting pay is $26.83 per hour along with an excellent benefits package. This position is part of the library’s collective bargaining unit. Please see https://www.kellogghubbard.org/employment for the complete job description and benefit summary. The anticipated first day is February 5, 2024.

Application Procedure and Hiring Process:

Please email your cover letter, resume, and three references to applications@kellogghubbard.org. The position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted through January 5, 2024.

– Posted 12/12/23