Library Evening/Weekend Supervisor – Kreitzberg Library (Northfield ,VT)

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by providing quality and consistent customer and circulation services, for supervising, monitoring, and training work study students, for communicating effectively with day shift, the activities during the evening shifts, for building security.

This position is 30 weeks/year, 30 hours/week. Schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Salary: $15.00/per hour

Essential Functions

Monitors the library during evening and weekend hours of operation.
Oversees customer service and circulation activities at the library services desk.
Provides continuous training and supervises students at the library services desk
Relays shift changes and student performance issues to the Circulation Manager.
Recommends changes or additions to library policies and procedures if necessary.
Provides basic reference (information about the library and its services) and equipment support.
Closes and secures building following Closing Procedures and relays any issues to Public Safety and the Circulation Manager.

For a full job description and to apply online, visit www.norwich.edu

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and Norwich application.

– Posted 6/10/22

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

We are seeking a Head Adult Librarian who will balance three primary areas of responsibility: overseeing the adult circulation desk scheduling and functions; coordination of library technology and social media; 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 wide variety of needs. Candidates must work well under pressure and be able to perform multiple tasks efficiently. The starting pay is $24.46 per hour, 35 hours per week, is eligible for benefits and is part of the library’s collective bargaining unit.

Please e-mail your cover letter, resume and 3 references to applications@kellogghubbard.org. The position is open until filled.

– Posted 5/12/22

Circulation Librarian – Stowe Free Library (Stowe, VT)

The Stowe Free Library is seeking a customer service and detail oriented individual to fill the position of Circulation Librarian, and to assist in fulfilling our mission: “To Welcome, To Inspire, To Enrich the Mind.” This position involves direct contact with the public, supervising volunteers, and maintaining the library’s patron database. The Stowe Free Library is a cherished community institution and has 6,400 registered borrowers and 25,000 volumes in its collection. It is located within the historic Helen Day Memorial Building in the center of Stowe, a premier four-season resort community with a year-round population of 5,225 and a large number of second homes.

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, and an MLS from an ALA accredited school or a Vermont Department of Libraries Certification is preferred. Working knowledge of and experience with computers, Integrated Library Systems (ILS), data base management, and current technologies are preferred. Good verbal and written communication, excellent customer service, organizational and supervisory skills, and the ability to work with a team are required. Candidates must be able to perform detailed work and to lift and shelve books. This position includes some evenings and Saturday hours, comes with excellent benefits and a starting salary of $17.92 – $19.76 per hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

A job description and employment application can be obtained on the Town of Stowe website: www.townofstowevt.org. Send employment application, letter of interest and resume to: Town of Stowe, Attn: Recruiter, PO Box 730, Stowe, VT 05672, or email recruit@stowevt.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

– Reposted 5/12/22

Librarian – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

The Abbott Library in Sunapee, New Hampshire is seeking a dynamic and talented library professional with proven management experience and excellent library skills to provide leadership in its vibrant community library. This individual will work closely with the Library Director in the management of the library and is responsible for the library in the Director’s absence.

The ideal candidate is strategic, 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 excellent patron service. A finely tuned sense of humor is not required but highly beneficial.

Day-to-day responsibilities include management of the Inter-Library Loan service, collection development and management, processing and cataloging, planning and leading a monthly book discussion group, and assisting with staffing the circulation desk.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting hourly rate of pay is $20.62 with the possibility of a step increase following successful completion of a six-month probationary period. An MLS degree or equivalent library experience is preferred. A full job description is available on request.

A resume and cover letter may be emailed to director@abbottlibrary.org. Applications received before April 8, 2022 will receive first consideration. The position will be open until filled.

– Posted 3/17/22

Outreach Librarian – Cobleigh Library (Lyndonville, VT)

The Cobleigh Library in Lyndonville, Vermont is seeking a full-time Outreach Librarian. Position is for 32 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays and two evenings per week required. Position will include benefits, including sick time, vacation, and health insurance through the Town of Lyndon, and a starting salary of $17.00/hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include:

Library programming for adults and teens/young adults
Community outreach coordination, including home delivery and volunteer coordination
Circulation desk duties as assigned
Managing library social media accounts (Facebook, YouTube) and website
Cataloguing

Minimum Qualifications:

2 years of college and 2-3 years library experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Library and library-related experience, and/or social media management experience is preferred. Successful applicants must either hold or plan to receive the Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship within 2 years of hire date.

Please send the required documents including employment application, cover letter, and resume to: Cobleigh Library, PO Box 147, Lyndonville, VT 05851 or email all documents to bryn@cobleighlibrary.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

– Posted 2/8/22

Local History Librarian – Richards Free Library (Newport, NH)

The Richards Free Library in Newport, NH is looking for a Local History Librarian to join our team. This is a part time job, 18 hours per week, and the starting hourly wage is $20. This librarian will be responsible for our historical archives and reference assistance. For a full job description and information on how to apply, please visit our website at newport.lib.nh.us/about-2/employment. The deadline to apply is November 26, 2021.

– Posted 11/9/21

Library Professional – Roger Clark Memorial Library (Pittsfield, VT)

Accepting applications now.

The Roger Clark Memorial Library in Pittsfield, VT is a small library within a close-knit community that seeks an energetic, enthusiastic part-time library professional dedicated to providing educational, professional, cultural, and recreational information and services for community members of all ages.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work primarily independently and alongside other team members to carry out all of the tasks and charges that are required to give excellent service.
Ability to manage time, to set priorities, and communicate with other team members as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library patrons of all ages, trustees, volunteers, town officials and other staff members including the ability to deal tactfully, communicate effectively and harmoniously.
Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, climb stools and lift up to 30 pounds.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Collaborate with the board of trustees to research, plan and implement programming for all ages.
Develop and oversee marketing, media strategies and initiatives including web-based, print, and all other venues for the purpose of advancing the library’s mission; and keeping with the organization’s mission.
Manage and provide innovative content for the website and social media platforms (Facebook, and other sites).
Keep the library collection current and organized through collection development and maintenance.
Develop procedures for recruitment and supervision of volunteers and interns in accordance with the personnel policy.
Keeps current with developments in the library profession. Attends professional meetings and conferences, participates in team planning and goal setting.
Providing regular, written reports of library activity for the board of trustees, the town, and the state, including: collecting, reporting, and analyzing library statistics
Perform related work as required; perform work as requested by the board of trustees.

This position includes daytime, evening, and Saturday hours. Pay based on experience with paid time off. Please email resume, with references and a cover letter to the Board of Trustees at pittsfieldvtlibrary@gmail.com. Application submissions made on job platforms sites will not be accepted.

– Posted 10/13/21

Librarian II, Williston Campus – Hartness Library, Vermont Technical College (Randolph Center, VT)

Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Apply now

Job Description
To carry out professional library responsibilities including coordinating one or more major library function(s); to participate in development of policies and procedures and library planning activities.

Please go to the Vermont Tech Human Resources link for more details: Librarian II (Williston)

– Posted 10/1/21

Librarian II – Hartness Library, Vermont Technical College (Randolph Center, VT)

Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Apply now

Please go to the Vermont Tech Human Resources link for more details: Librarian II (Randolph Center)

– Posted 9/25/21

Librarian 2 – Northern Vermont University (Johnson, VT)

Northern Vermont University is looking for a Librarian to carry out professional library responsibilities including coordinating one or more major library function(s); to participate in development of policies and procedures and library planning activities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage information literacy and academic research instruction for both online and on-campus course instruction.
Work with other VSC librarians to create digital learning objects, including online research guides and video tutorials.
Work with Director to develop policies and procedures for the on-campus and virtual libraries.
Act as lead in providing reference service for both online, IM chat, and on-campus students. Assess reference service, reviewing reference queries and providing statistical analysis. Train library staff and student workers in reference service skills and library resources.
Liaise with vendors regarding trials, licensing, and technical maintenance.
Database administration, including statistical analysis and technical maintenance.
Maintain LibGuides content management system (CMS) for online research guides in addition to other Springshare products.
Maintain library social media accounts.
Serve on system-wide library committees.
Manage lending programs for the library’s iPads and Kindles.
Plan and arrange library events, including presentations, book talks and displays.
Manage program development and public outreach services.
Promote library information and news via cross-campus communications and through NVU-Online.
Library liaison and collection development for various academic departments.
Manage any library grants specific to NVU libraries.
Manage collection and deselection processes for campus libraries.
Related duties as assigned.

View the full job description and apply online.

– Posted 7/23/21