Library Automation Assistant II – Anacortes, WA
Today’s Date: 06/17/2013
Job Closing Date: 07/01/2013
Job Title: Library Automation Assistant II
Anticipated hours per week: Full Time
Institution City of Anacortes
Library Location: 1220 10th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221
Website (if applicable): www.cityofanacortes.org
Duties / Job description: To learn more and apply go to www.cityofanacortes.org
Job title: Library Automation Assistant II
Reports to: Library Director Department: Library
Apply to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 547, 904 6th St. Anacortes, WA 98221,
Phone: 360-299-1941 or 360-299-1970, Secure Fax: 360-299-1982
Classification: Regular full-time, Non-exempt, DRS pension eligible, Insurance benefits
Posting Dates:
6/17/13 – 7/1/13
Closing Date:
07/1/13 by noon
Primarily work Monday – Friday. Occasionally may work evenings and weekends.
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Under the guidance of the Library Director, responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining library automation system and software. The position requires daily surveillance and as-needed updating of the integrated library system, other installed software, and is responsible for website content management. Serves as customer service representative, helps patrons with computer-related problems, and provides computer and software training to staff and patrons.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY: Performs duties based on established policies and procedures. Errors in judgment could impact the Library’s resources and public acceptance of programs, protection of patron confidentiality, personnel, and facilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an indoor office setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position will work with the library administration to plan for and execute future improvements in our library automated systems, to help the library to use its computer systems to the fullest capacity and to interface with the IT Department. Other duties include uploading bibliographic records, updating databases, and troubleshooting and maintaining the Meeting Room AV equipment, and developing and teaching a variety of instructional classes. Update, maintain, and back up integrated library system (ILS) and other operating systems. Manage website content and improve design and functionality of library website. Schedule and provide statistical reports on ILS, database usage, and other reports on a monthly basis or as needed. Troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. Assist staff in using applicable library software. Serve as a liaison with the City IT department. Train staff to answer common patron Internet questions.
Develop and teach classes to the public and library staff. Interface with library management team. Assist Library Director with assigned projects. Attend training to keep current on system updates.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Requires 2-year degree in computer science or equivalent of experience.
Must have a combination of working knowledge and formal training in integrated library automation systems or comparable computer systems and ability to explain features of automated library catalog and circulation system. Must have experience in website content management; prefer experience with HTML and CSS. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher or similar software. Prefer two years of customer service and problem solving related experience. Must have ability to work independently in a multi-tasking customer service setting. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have ability to communicate effectively and courteously with City employees, patrons and other community members. Ability to handle multiple activities or interruptions. Ability to work a schedule that includes weekdays and weekends, and daytime and evening hours. Must have the ability to work with numbers accurately and understand verbal and written instructions. Must have ability to cooperate with library staff as a team member. Must be bondable.
See job description for further information. The City of Anacortes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Will out of state candidates be considered? Yes
Salary Range: $2,722 to 3,063 per month
How to apply? www.cityofanacortes.org
To post job openings, please see Job Submissions.
Library Director — Conway, AR
Today’s Date: 06/04/2013
Job Closing Date: 06/30/2013
Job Title: Library Director
Anticipated hours per week: Full Time
Institution The Public Libraries of Faulkner & Van Buren Counties
Library Location: Conway, Arkansas
Website (if applicable): http://www.gossagesager.com/FVBad.htm
Duties / Job description: Be a vital contributor to a vital area–the Central Gateway to the Arkansas Ozarks! The Board of Trustees of The Public Libraries of Faulkner & Van Buren Counties, http://www.fcl.org/, (headquartered in Conway, AR) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and enthusiastic leader to serve as its next Library Director. The new Director will lead a system of eight public libraries serving two counties with a combined population of 133,000. The System, governed by a ten-member regional library board with equal representation from each county, circulates 446,696 items annually, and has a $1.7 million budget and a staff of twenty-five (25) FTE .
This stunning Central Arkansas area has something for everyone. Located 30 miles from Little Rock, Conway, “The City of Colleges,” is the home of two colleges, one university and a premier medical center. In addition to its natural beauty and many recreational outdoor amenities (Lake Conway hosts the annual Arkansas Masters sport fishing tournament), the region offers the Conway Symphony Orchestra and the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. One of its largest annual events, Toad Suck Daze, is a three-day community festival supporting college scholarships for local students. The region is one of the fastest-growing areas in Arkansas and provides an outstanding quality of life combined with a low cost of living. For more information on the Library System and the region, please visit http://www.gossagesager.com/FVBlinks.htm.
Responsibilities: Major responsibilities include providing strategic direction to member libraries for services, collections, and technologies; working with the Board to formulate and implement sound library policy; working collaboratively with member libraries as the liaison to the local communities; participating in state library-related activities; and supervising and working effectively with system and member library staff. For the complete job description, see http://www.gossagesager.com/FVBjobdesc.pdf.
Qualifications: Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA–accredited school and a minimum of five years’ progressively responsible public library or equivalent experience. Desirable abilities include proven public library leadership with a minimum of four years of public library management experience; strategic thinking and planning; ability to work well with staff, local and state officials, and community stakeholders; an understanding of emerging library technologies including social media; and experience reporting to a governing board. The successful candidate will reside in Faulkner County.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $55,000-65,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package.
Will out of state candidates be considered? Yes
Salary Range: $55,000-65,000
How to apply? For further information contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates, http://www.gossagesager.com/, via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to Dan Bradbury, danbradbury@gossagesager.com, or Jobeth Bradbury, jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com, on or before the closing date—June 30, 2013.
To post job openings, please see Job Submissions.
Adult Services Librarian — Columbia, CT
Today’s Date: 06/04/2013
Job Closing Date: 07/26/2013
Job Title: Adult Services Librarian
Anticipated hours per week: Full Time
If ‘other’ please explain… 35 hr wk
Institution Saxton B. Little Free Library
Library Location: Columbia, CT
Website (if applicable): www.columbiactlibrary.org
Duties / Job description: Under the direction of the Library Director, the Adult Services Librarian plans, organizes, directs and manages all aspects of the Adult Library Services in conformity with the policies established by the Library Board and the Library Director. The Adult Services Librarian assists patrons with information and research questions, purchases and develops adult collections, acts as a readers’ advisor, shares in collection and maintenance tasks, arranges for adult programming and works closely with the Children’s Department.
Full job description available on our website, www.columbiactlibrary.org.
Qualifications: Responsibilities include ILL, management of adult collection and programming, shared supervision of volunteers and Library Assistants. This position also serves as primary contact for ILS management and new technology, engages in readers’ advisory and circulation. Strong customer service skills and technology skills needed, as well as ability to work as both team and independently.
Will out of state candidates be considered? Yes
Salary Range: Low 40′s
How to apply? Applicants should send cover letter, resume and 3 letters of reference to: Adult Services Librarian Search, Saxton B. Little Free Library, 319 Rt 87, Columbia, CT 06237 or electronically to: staff@columbiactlibrary.org by July 26, 2013.
No phone calls please. E.O.E.
To post job openings, please see Job Submissions.
Continuing Education Consultant – Columbia, South Carolina
Today’s Date: 05/29/2013
Job Closing Date: 07/29/2013
Job Title: Continuing Education Consultant
Anticipated hours per week:
Institution South Carolina State Library
Library Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Website (if applicable): www.statelibrary.sc.gov
Duties / Job description: This is a professional library position with responsibility for planning and implementing a statewide education and training program, and coordinating all related continuing educational opportunities for South Carolina public libraries. This position works as part of the Library Development team of consultants to coordinate planning and development of public library services.
The CE Consultant will conduct a library learning needs analysis of the South Carolina public library community including Directors, Trustees, and library staff. Will investigate and select models for the elements of an up-to-date statewide library learning plan, providing high quality learning events for public library professionals and library support staff, including opportunities for mentorships and internships. Will conduct evaluative activities to gauge effectiveness. Will assist in developing an annual Public Library Management Institute to foster a new generation of library leaders.
The CE Consultant will also research options for creating for-credit programs and sequential basic library skills curriculum for non-MLIS personnel in public libraries, integrating the core competencies for library practitioners and 21st Century Skills concepts. Will develop incentives for participation in learning opportunities, including recognition of learning achievements of individuals and institutions. Will oversee the State Library’s Intern program, coordinating with USC’s SLIS and other programs as appropriate. Will serve as SCSL’s liaison to identified digital learning initiatives and other national and state Continuing Education forums.
Qualifications: MLIS from an ALA-accredited university. A minimum of three years professional library experience is required; four years of experience preferred with a minimum of two years in a public library setting with growing levels of responsibility, particularly in training and staff development.
A responsible, independent self-starter, the successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of public library issues, practices, trends, and library organizational issues and work relationships. The candidate will be familiar with the principles and practices of an up-to-date library staff development program, and will be able to apply that knowledge to the design and implementation of a statewide program, including curriculum selection, development of training modules and workshops, scheduling, promotional efforts, assessment and evaluation, and reporting. Excellent oral and writing skills and extensive use and understanding of scheduling products and productivity software including spreadsheets. The successful candidate will have a high level of comfort and knowledge with both traditional classroom and online/digital training environments. Excellent communication, group facilitation, and presentation are required.
Will out of state candidates be considered?
Salary Range: $37,945- $53,000
How to apply? Applications should be submitted online at www.jobs.sc.gov for consideration.
To post job openings, please see Job Submissions.
Library Director – Milan & Berlin Heights, OH
Today’s Date: 05/20/2013
Job Closing Date: 07/01/2013
Job Title: Library Director
Institution Milan-Berlin Library District
Library Location: Milan & Berlin Heights, OH
Website (if applicable): http://www.milan-berlin.lib.oh.us/
Duties / Job description: The Milan-Berlin Library District is accepting applications for a full-time Library Director.
The director is responsible for providing professional library administration, including planning, organizing, and implementing the programs and services of the library system, supervising library operations and staff, grant writing, and working with the Library Board to develop and implement goals and policies.
Qualifications: Requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science and direct supervisory experience, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.
Salary Range: $42,000-$50,000.
How to apply? Letter of application, including resume and names and contact information for three professional references should be sent to the following address:
Dr. Jolene Buehrer, Chair
Milan-Berlin Library Director Search
22 Old State Road
Milan, OH 44846-9602
To post job openings, please see Job Submissions.
Library Director – Allendale, SC
Library Director
Job Type Full-time
Job Status Sourcing
Date Posted 05/07/13
Location Allendale Hampton Jasper Regional Library
Company Information AHJ Regional Library System
PO Box 852
Hardeeville, S.C., 29927
Website: http://www.ahjlibrary.org
Job Description The Allendale-Hampton-Jasper Regional Library Board welcomes applications from dynamic, innovative and service-oriented candidates for a Director to lead the continuing development of library services in a three-county rural library consortium. The Director will be responsible for budget planning and management, library policies, operations and staff leadership. The position reports to the Regional Board.
The AHJ Regional Library System includes three county headquarters sites, two additional branch libraries, and a Bookmobile. The annual system-wide budget is approximately $665,000 and the staff consists of 10 FTE. The library system has 25,000 card-holding patrons, about one third of the combined local population. The system is a member of the SC LENDS (Evergreen open source) collaborative, and circulates about 62,000 items annually.
The AHJ Regional System serves three beautiful Low Country counties stretching along the Savannah River near Hilton Head, S.C. and Savannah, GA. This quiet, rural area depends heavily on its public libraries for computers, books, and information. A new library facility in Allendale serves as the headquarters for the library system. Additional facilities are in planning stages. Visit the library web site: http://www.ahjlibrary.org/
Qualifications Ideal candidates will have an MLS from an ALA accredited library program and 5 years of increasing responsibility in managing or supporting library service, which must include administrative (budgeting, planning) and supervisory responsibility. The successful candidate will have a strong philosophy of customer service, effective communication and public relations skills, and the ability to build consensus among library stakeholders. Candidates having experience with grant writing and library construction projects will be seen as more competitive
Compensation $48,000 annually, with excellent benefits.
How to Apply Please submit a letter of introduction, an Employment Application and a resume with three references to: Kathleen Wilson, PO Box 852, Hardeeville, SC 29927.
Contact Info Susan Rice, Interim Director
Contact Phone: 803-584-3513 Ext. 2
Contact Email: susan.rice@yahoo.com
To post job openings, please see Job Submissions.
Monterey County Free Libraries – Job Posting
Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) (California) is seeking a dynamic, hardworking and innovative Managing Librarian. This is a senior level position that reports directly to the Library Director and has wide ranging responsibilities. If you love working with fun and dedicated coworkers who are making a huge impact in their community, this may be the position for you.
Priority screening date January 18, 2013. For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/MCFL-2013-1
Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.
To post job openings, please see Job Submissions.
Library Job Links
Based on member response, here are some online resources to help your search for employment or if you’re just looking for a change. If you know of more and would like to share them, please do let us know and we’ll add them. To post individual job openings, please see Job Submissions.
United States
LIS Jobs
Resources for Librarians Seeking Jobs on WebJunction
INALJ.com (I need a library job)
Regional
New England States Jobs
Mountain Plains Library Association Jobline
California
California Library Association Jobs Listing
Colorado
Colorado State Library Jobline
Georgia & Southeast
Georgia Public Library Service Job Board
Illinois
Illinois Library Association Jobline
RAILS Library Jobs Board
Iowa
State Library of Iowa Job List
Maine
Maine State Library Job Jar
Jobs In Maine
Michigan
Michigan Library Association Jobline
Mississippi
Mississippi Library Jobs Online
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Library Association Job Bank
Texas
Texas State Library Jobs
Washington
Pacific Northwest Library Association
