Head, Data and Open Scholarship – University of Massachusetts Libraries (Amherst, MA)

The Head of Data & Open Scholarship leads a dynamic and evolving team to develop and deliver forward-thinking and campus-aligned programming, resources, and services to support researchers across the research and data lifecycles; scaffold scalable education and outreach programming and support for students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty; and coordinate project support for innovative work in the realms of digital scholarship, research data, and scholarly publishing. The incumbent will achieve these goals through collaboration with the Associate Dean for Data, Digital Strategies and other units in the division. They will assist University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers in meeting the requirements of funding agencies and publishers and will prioritize the development of strong, collaborative relationships with library subject specialists across multiple disciplines and with relevant units across campus. The incumbent will manage a small team of specialists focused on data management, digital scholarship and digital humanities projects, copyright and information policy, open educational resources, open scholarship/scholarly publishing, research impact, and spatial data and GIS.

The position is responsible for leading, managing, innovating, goal setting, outreach, and assessing all functions of the department in partnership with other departments within the division of Data, Digital Strategies, and Scholarly Communication and across the Libraries. The Head of Data & Open Scholarship serves a critical role in ensuring the Libraries are poised to meet the research and student success goals outlined in the University’s strategic plan.

The position falls within the Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP) union and may be hired at the rank of Librarian III or Librarian IV. This is a full-time position and hybrid opportunity.

Librarian III salary floor: $69,500.
Librarian IV salary floor: $78,900.
Please refer to the UMass application portal for full details.

– Posted 1/28/25

Children’s Librarian – Craftsbury Public Library (Craftsbury Common, VT)

The Craftsbury Public Library is hiring a Children’s Librarian. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and three references to director@craftsburypubliclibrary.org.

SUMMARY: The job of the Children’s Librarian is to provide opportunities for babies, children, and teenagers in Craftsbury and the surrounding communities to read, think, and learn. The Children’s Librarian ensures a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in the library.

REQUIREMENTS: The Children’s Librarian will have experience working with young children and early literacy training and skills, and will have a strong background in children’s literature. They must possess a bachelor’s degree, and will be committed to continuing their education in the field of library science and early literacy. They will possess computer skills and be competent and confident helping others with technology issues. The Children’s Librarian will work independently within a collaborative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and lead weekly year-round story time for both baby/toddler and preschool age children on Tuesdays and possibly Fridays. Arrange for uninterrupted story time coverage through volunteers when unavailable.
Organize, promote, and implement programming for elementary school age children and teenagers. Mentor teen volunteers as opportunities arise.  Create promotional materials for all youth-related programming, including posters, social media, and press releases.
Maintain and develop the children’s collection, giving consideration to inclusive and diverse materials.
Maintain a pleasant, clean environment in the children’s room and playground. Shelve books or oversee volunteer shelvers, keep toys and games organized, rotate displays and passive activities available.
Coordinate and implement summer reading program including summer grant application.
Provide early literacy support to parents and caregivers, and increase awareness of the importance of early literacy skills.
Collaborate and maintain relationships with the public school, afterschool programs, preschools and childcare organizations, and other community organizations to promote literacy within the community. Provide monthly outreach services to daycares and preschool facilities within the community.
Provide readers’ advisory services to children and families.
General library duties such as coverage of the circulation desk, and providing computer and reference assistance as needed.

HIRING AND SUPERVISION: The Library Director will be responsible for the hiring and supervision of the Children’s Librarian.

HOURS & COMPENSATION: This position is for a minimum of 8 hours weekly, and could expand to 16 hours with the implementation of services to all age levels. Starting pay range is $18.00-$19.00/hour depending on experience. Tuesday morning story time is required, and other hours may be scheduled depending on needs of the library and staff.

– Posted 11/12/24

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

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 21^st 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

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

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

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