Tag Archives: Part-Time

Director – Solomon Wright Public Library (Pownal, VT)

The Solomon Wright Public Library in Pownal, VT, is seeking a dynamic, community-oriented individual to be Director of our small rural library. We are looking for someone who has the vision to guide the SWPL into a new chapter with dedication and creativity. That person will administer and coordinate all activities and services of the library and supervise a volunteer staff. This will be a 26 hour per week position; associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred. Pownal residency not required. For job description and application portal, please click the link below.
– Posted 12/5/23

Library Assistant – Dublin Public Library (Dublin, NH)

Introducing Dublin, NH
Warm and welcoming, the town of Dublin with a population of 1,556 is situated in the beautiful Monadnock region. The Public Library, first opened in 1902, is a historic gem and is seen by the community as the town’s treasure.

The library is far from sleepy. We have a lively and evolving collection and modern technological resources to reflect the changing nature of Libraries. We offer and invite programs that create an exciting gathering space for everyone.

Based on the NH 2022 Library Survey, we had 1,167 in-person visits and 3,134 online visits. These numbers are respectively 130% and 177% relative to our peer cohort of 10 towns with an average population of 1,704.

Please visit our site by clicking here. We are looking to fill this role ASAP.

General Capabilities:
Candidates will have a demonstrated passion for matching patrons with physical and digital experiences. They should have a working at the circulation desk, a knowledge of library policies and procedures, be conversant with our digital resources, and be familiar with our integrated library system. While not all are required they will be a quick and eager learner. We have a training program ready to go working with our Circulation Librarian.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Opening and closing the library as directed
  • Checking in and checking out books using Biblionix
  • Accessioning new books, magazines, and other content
  • Cataloging and weeding books, general upkeep of the collection
  • Staffing the circulation desk
  • Assisting patrons with the computer and internet
  • Helping to implement programs
  • Attending professional development programs virtually or in person
  • Demonstrating interest in participating in paralibrarian certification
  • Working hours as scheduled by the Director
  • Teaming with our volunteers to ensure the best patron experiences.

Hours: Approximately 18 hours/week
Pay: commensurate with experience
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to DublinPL.Trustees@gmail.com

– Posted 10/27/23

Teen Librarian – Morristown Centennial Library (Morrisville, VT)

Are you innovative and team-oriented? Do you love working with teenagers? Morristown Centennial Library is in search of a part-time teen librarian to join our team.

Duties:

  • Cultivate a robust teen programming calendar;
  • Collaborate with community organizations and local schools to support youth in the community including outreach to local school districts;
  • Create book and other displays; develop and maintain the layout and appearance of the young adult area filled with relevant resources;
  • Greet patrons warmly, interact with the public of all ages; create a safe and welcoming space;
  • Assist with circulation, fines & fees management, reserves and opening/closing procedures;
  • Support other staff members and adult volunteers as needed;
  • Facilitate the work and activities of teen volunteers and teen advisory group;
  • Develop and maintain content for social media platforms such as Library blogs, Facebook, Tiktok, and Pinterest;
  • Curate our collection of young adult materials, maintaining a working knowledge of trends in young adult literature; work to engage young adults with the collection in ways that allow them to follow their interests and discover new ones; promote young adult literature on and off-site;
  • Maintain a working knowledge of library youth services and the profession through webinars, internal training, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships;
  • Serve as a mentor and leader to young adult patrons, cultivating positive relationships with youth while maintaining professional boundaries. Maintain a working knowledge of the educational and developmental needs of youth.

Morristown Centennial Library is a busy, patron-centered library in the heart of Morrisville, VT. We have a thriving youth program and are looking for a creative, positive individual to join us. Must have availability afternoon/evenings and some Saturdays. This is a part-time position. Must have experience working with teens and have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage. Vermont library certification and/or a library degree preferred. Please send resume, cover letter and recommendations to kaber-ferri@centenniallibrary.org.

– Posted 10/20/23

Youth Librarian – Dover Free Library (Dover, VT)

Dover Free Library is seeking a Youth Librarian!
Youth Librarian Job Description
Basic Responsibilities:
  • Plan, budget, and conduct youth programs on a weekly basis.
  • Serve as part of the library’s team to assure coordination with library administration and other staff.
  • Work closely with Library Director to develop goals and objectives for youth services as part of the overall library strategic plan.
  • Advocate and evaluate services to youth within the community.
  • Review, develop, and manage children’s and young adult books and materials.
  • Provide reader’s advisory services to children and young adults.
  • Publicize youth services and programs.
Basic Requirements:
  • Broad knowledge of children’s needs, and a genuine caring respect for children.
  • Attain a broad knowledge of children’s literature.
  • Ability to plan and carry out all aspects of children’s programming.
  • Ability and willingness to work with other agencies serving the needs of children in the community.
  • Creativity, problem-solving skills, and an attention to detail.
  • Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate services.
  • Knowledge of basic library services and tools, and a willingness to learn more.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and office machines.
  • Flexibility to adapt to an environment which is changing rapidly,
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Position Details:
  • Position is 20-25 hours per week.
  • Compensation is $18/hour, plus partial health insurance and other benefits.
  • Afternoons and some weekends are required.
Apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to Allison Maynard at doverfreelibrarydirector@gmail.com
– Posted 10/20/23

Children’s Librarian – Jones Memorial Library (Orleans,VT)

We are seeking an individual to fill the position of Children’s Librarian.  10 Hours per week including Saturdays. This is not a remote position.

Job Description

  • Collaborates with the Director and/or Library Trustees
  • Responsible for all aspects of the children’s programs which includes the advertising
  • Responsible for the collection development in the children’s room
  • Responsible for applying for children’s grants and their reports
  • Selecting and placing orders for all children’s materials within the parameters of the budget
  • Maintaining the children’s section catalog
  • Processing all children’s materials
  • Provides instruction on Library technologies and tools
  • Provide reading guidance and reference services to children and young adults
  • Work and guide volunteers for the children’s department
  • Conduct or Prepare Story Time
  • Summer reading programs
  • Afterschool and school vacation programs
  • Promotes Book Programs

Desired knowledge and skills

  • Work experience in the public library sector including a working knowledge of library systems;
  • Grant writing experience;
  • Strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Initiative, independent judgment, and political insight to ensure library services complement the needs and desires of community residents;
  • Experience and proficiency with computer technology, video conferencing platforms, and the ability to learn industry specific software.

Education

  • Minimum: High School Diploma
  • Preferred: Degree or 2-years related experience

Please send resume to: directorjonesmemoriallibrary@gmail.com
802 754 6660
Firm cutoff for applications: October 2 , 2023

Jones Memorial Library
1 Water St.
Orleans,VT  05860

– Posted 9/25/23

Library Director – Chelsea Public Library (Chelsea, VT)

Job Description
Maintains daily and long term library operations. Provides assistance to library patrons in all library services such as answering research and information queries, cataloging materials, managing collection development, and programming. This position requires that the employee
have good knowledge, skill, and ability in all phases of the public library field.

These tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Maintaining a friendly, welcoming and clean atmosphere in the library
  2. Overseeing and managing daily operations of the library
  3. Overseeing general circulation duties: checking items in and out, cataloging all materials, searching the catalog and placing holds
  4. Training and supervising staff and volunteers
  5. Creating, planning and providing educational, informational and enrichment programs for children and young adults which are consistent with the Chelsea Public Library’s mission
  6. Coordinating efforts of the Friends of Chelsea Public Library
  7. Purchasing books, movies, and audiobooks for inclusion into the collection. Resources such as Booklist or Library Journal should be used for review purposes. Patron requests will also be taken into account if the item the patron is requesting is new (publication
    date within 6 months).
  8. Managing the library’s technology such as Internet access, computers, printers, etc.
  9. Coordinating the Vermont Interlibrary Loan Program. This includes sending items requested by other libraries to these libraries, requesting items from other libraries for patrons and keeping necessary statistics. See Interlibrary Loan Policy for more
    information.
  10. Performing research and reference transactions with patrons. These could range anywhere from technology assistance to genealogy assistance.
  11. Assisting and advertising library databases such as Vermont Online Library, Listen Up! Vermont
  12. Directing or overseeing weeding of the library’s collection. Using CREW method or Wilson catalogs for assistance in what should stay and what should go
  13. Planning and developing adult programs and general community outreach/collaboration
  14. Advertising library events and information via word of mouth, print media and online
  15. Managing and updating the website, the library’s calendar (both online and in the library containing all events), and Facebook page, etc.
  16. Preparing monthly statistical and narrative reports for the Board of Trustees regarding library operations, use and upcoming events, and yearly statistics to the town as well as the state and the Department of Libraries
  17. Attending monthly board meetings
  18. Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget and maintaining the librarian’s budget for collection development, etc.
  19. Adhering to policies and procedures as established by the Chelsea Public Library Board of Trustees
  20. Overseeing Strategic Planning in conjunction with appropriate committees and Board of Trustees
  21. Affiliating with state and professional organizations and attending professional meetings and workshops.
  22. Deciding when to close the library due to inclement weather or emergency circumstances
  23. Working Saturday hours
  24. Performing other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • General knowledge of the principles and methods of modern library services including automated systems and electronic and digital resources
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication 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
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to delegate authority
  • Ability to be trained in the various technological advances in the library profession such as the utilization of computerized equipment and computer applications

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Required.
  • Master of Library Science preferred.
  • Vermont Public Library Certification preferred at start of tenure.
  • 2-3 Years of Public Library Experience Required

Benefits
Health insurance provided. Dental and vision excluded.

Salary & Hours
24-30 hours weekly, including Saturdays. The hourly rate is $25.50 per hour paid every 2 weeks.

Reports to
The Chelsea Public Library Board of Trustees.

To apply
Send resume to: Kezia Frayjo, Library Chair, via email at: keziavermont@gmail.com

– Posted 8/30/23

Library Substitute – Brownell Library (Essex Junction, VT)

Part Time
Entry Level
Essential Functions
  • Work directly with patrons, checking library materials in and out on the computer, renewing items, and placing and filling hold requests.
  • Prepare items for shelving and keep materials in order.
  • Register new patrons for library cards and add HomeCard patrons to the patron database.
  • Follow procedures for opening or closing the library during morning or evening shifts.
  • Help patrons find materials in the library and answer directional and basic reference questions.
  • Assist patrons with the use of computer software and the Internet.
  • Refer to programming calendars and staff updates to stay up to date on what’s happening in the library and consult procedures manuals to help meet patrons’ needs.
  • Stay current in technologies required to perform work duties.
  • Stay current on safety protocols in the library.

Qualifications

  • Ability to deal courteously and efficiently with a variety of individuals.
  • Ability to communicate with other library staff about job duties, collections, patron needs, and scheduling.
  • Ability to use basic office equipment such as phones, computers, and the Internet.
  • Must be able to organize alphabetically and by number.
  • Must be attentive to details.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
  • Ability to use discretion in managing confidential information.
  • Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.

Rate of Pay: $14.00 per hour.

– Posted 7/25/23

Outreach Archivist (Independent Contractor) – New England Yearly Meeting of Friends (NEYM) (Worcester, MA)

New England Yearly Meeting of Friends (NEYM), the denominational organization of Quaker congregations in the six New England states, is seeking applicants for the part- time independent contractor role of Outreach Archivist. The NEYM Archives and Historical Records Committee—which will work closely with and be supported by the Outreach Archivist—is responsible for both encouraging meetings (local congregations) and other groups within the Yearly Meeting organization to adopt good practice to preserve and donate their records to the New England Yearly Meeting Archives held by the Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) at the W. E. B. Dubois Library at UMass Amherst.

Responsibilities
The Outreach Archivist will work with the Archives Committee and SCUA to reach out to meetings within New England Yearly Meeting to ensure that they are creating, gathering, and transferring permanent records to SCUA. This work will include identifying meetings and committees whose records are not complete and, where possible, working with those groups to find and transfer those records. The Outreach Archivist will also provide workshops and consultation to groups within New England Yearly Meeting on both record-keeping and helping to identify what should be transferred to the Archives at SCUA. The Outreach Archivist will provide reference consulting to Meetings regarding
both locations of existing records as well as support in what and how they should archive Meeting records.

The Archivist will meet regularly with the Archives Committee and will need to be able to travel and meet with groups such as quarterly meetings (regional sub-groups of congregations), to offer information sessions or workshops at Yearly Meeting Sessions (annual conference), as well as local meetings throughout New England.

Qualifications
Required or preferred qualifications include:

  • Knowledge of Quaker history and organizational structure and/or experience with other religious records
  • Knowledge of archival best practice
  • Experience as both a practicing Quaker and a practicing archivist
  • An interest in working closely with a wide range of people
  • Experience in planning and leading workshops
  • The ability to travel with a personal vehicle
  • The ability to occasionally work nights and weekends

It is anticipated that this consulting position will require 125 to 200 hours per year. The hourly rate will be based on experience and professional qualifications, within a range of $50.00 to 65.00 per hour. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for any required travel. The hours worked are expected to be invoiced at least quarterly by the consultant. These invoices will include description of services provided as well as hours worked and mileage accrued.

Please submit resume and cover letter of interest to archives@neym.org.

– Posted 6/6/23

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