Cataloger – Henry Sheldon Museum (Middlebury, VT)

The Henry Sheldon Museum is seeking a cataloger to process and catalog manuscripts and other archival materials in the Stewart-Swift Research Center collections in accordance with best practices and national standards.

The Sheldon Museum has welcomed visitors and researchers since 1884. In addition to the permanent collection, the Museum includes the Stewart-Swift Research Center with exceptional archival collections comprising rare books, pamphlets, manuscripts, photographs, maps, music scores, ephemera and other materials dating from the 18th century to the present covering a wide range of subjects from agriculture, art and architecture, marble and lumber industries, to religion, education, politics, women studies, and other topics of local and national significance. https://www.henrysheldonmuseum.org/

Employment type: This is a part-time, hourly temporary position.

Hourly Rate Range: The hiring range for the position is $19.00 – $21.50 per hour, 8-16 hours per week. The position is on site, flexible hours, begins on February 15, 2024.

Summary of Responsibilities

Creating original item-level MARC records; arranging and describing collections using concise, formatted, and detailed description in accordance with established national standards.
Developing new and updating legacy electronic finding aids to collections.
Performing updates to existing records as necessary.
Working under supervision of the Stewart-Swift Research Center Archivist to make collections available online and support the research needs of the community.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, current enrollment in a Library or Information Science Master’s program, undergraduate or graduate degree in history, or a related field or Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of one year experience in the arrangement and description of archival and manuscript collections
Knowledge of current library and archival descriptive metadata standards including DACS, EAD, MARC, DCRM(MSS), RDA/AACR2, LC authorities, Dublin Core, MODS, and METS
Detail oriented and strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively.
Experience working with library management systems.
Knowledge of library resource description and practices, including the relationships between bibliographic, holdings, and item records, is necessary.

The Henry Sheldon Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

– Posted 1/2/24

Youth Services – St. Albans Free Library (St. Albans, VT)

The St. Albans Free Library seeks a part-time Youth Services Librarian to work approximately 12 hours per week, (mostly morning shifts), one Saturday a month, and occasional evenings. Professional growth encouraged. Wage starts at $18 per hour, commensurate with experience.

We are in search of an enthusiastic youth services program performer to join our library family. The right candidate will be comfortable reading stories and / or singing along to music while clapping, bouncing or jumping at one of our very busy Music and Movement sessions. The St. Albans Free Library is a beloved institution located in beautiful downtown St. Albans. We have a very supportive Board of Trustees and community, an experienced staff, and many volunteers who help make it a great place to work.

If you’re interested in joining our team, send a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Becky Manahan at stalbansfreelibraryjobs@gmail.com.

– Posted 12/28/23

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

Youth Programming Coordinator – Platt Memorial Library (Shoreham, VT)

Platt Memorial Library in Shoreham, VT seeks a dynamic and creative part-time Youth Programming Coordinator to work with the Library Director to offer weekly programming to children and families as well as special programs around the year. This position may also include time staffing the circulation desk and providing basic reference service to library patrons. This position is flexibly scheduled around the program and events calendar, around 5 hours a week. May occasionally include some additional weekend hours. Does this sound interesting to you? Send your resume and 3 current references to plattmemorial.library@gmail.com.

Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience required. Experience in planning and leading youth programming and services is required. We value diverse life experiences; if your professional background does not precisely match our suggested experience, we’d still like to hear from you if you think your skillset will be a good fit for the library and position.
Salary range: $17-$19 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Position begins when filled

– Posted 12/18/23

Circulation Substitute – Platt Memorial Library (Shoreham, VT)

Platt Memorial Library in Shoreham, VT seeks a detail-oriented part-time Circulation Substitute to staff our circulation desk, provide basic reference and technology assistance to library visitors, and assist with other patron needs as they arise. A successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellent customer service. This position is scheduled around staff absences, during the library’s open hours, not to exceed 260 hours/year. May occasionally include some additional weekend hours. Does this sound interesting to you? Send your resume and 3 current references to plattmemorial.library@gmail.com.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Library experience is strongly preferred. We value diverse life experiences; if your professional background does not precisely match our suggested experience, we’d still like to hear from you if you think your skillset will be a good fit for the library and position.
Salary: $15/ hour
Position begins when filled

– Posted 12/18/23

Library Director – New Haven Community Library (New Haven, VT)

The New Haven Community Library is seeking a Library Director to begin by the end of January or before. The position is 30 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is welcoming, service-oriented, has a passion for literature and learning, and has the ability to work with patrons of all ages and interests. The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable with public speaking.

Our ideal Library Director candidate will be informed about emerging library trends beyond traditional library services. They will be proficient in technology and willing to keep abreast of the latest developments that can be useful in a library setting. Evidence of administrative and organizational skill is required. The Library Director will recognize the importance of the library as a community resource, and as a community gathering place.

General Description

The Library Director, as the only employee, is responsible for day-to-day operation of the library and future planning, including:

cultivation of an environment that is respectful and welcoming
development and implementation of services and programs
collection development and maintenance, cataloging and circulation
patron support and community outreach, including maintaining a presence of the library on social media
care and maintenance of library space
effective working relationships with Trustees and Town officials and staff of regional libraries
preparation and presentation of monthly and annual reports to the Trustees and Town officials
managing and planning the library budget using Quickbooks software
recruitment, support and supervision of volunteers and substitutes
collaboration with “Friends of the Library” in fund-raising and other community programming

The director works closely with the Board of Trustees with respect to policy, budget, short and long-term planning. Our library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the librarian is hired by and reports to the Board of Trustees.

Please note: the above description of tasks and duties is general and is not inclusive of every skill and responsibility required of our librarian.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement.
A Master’s in Library Science from an accredited American Library Association program OR
A commitment to and progress in actively working toward Vermont Department of Libraries certification.
Experience in library work, education, business with a customer service focus, research, or grant-writing preferred.

Physical requirements: This position requires bending, lifting, pushing, carrying books, sitting and standing for extended periods.

Salary Will be based on experience and qualifications with a potential range of $37,000-$42,000 for a 30 hour work week.

Applications will be accepted through January 17, 2024. Preferred start date is by the end of January or prior.

Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: board@nhcl.org

– Posted 12/12/23

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

Librarian II- Youth and Community Services – Keene Public Library (Keene, NH)

The Keene Public Library is seeking a library professional to join their team as a full-time Librarian II- Youth and Community Services. The Keene Public Library is a cherished community resource for the City and one of New Hampshire’s foremost public libraries. The Library has an active and supportive Board of Trustees and community, as well as dedicated
staff and volunteers, who all contribute to a stimulating and positive work environment.

Position Summary
The Librarian II provides program and library services to visitors of all ages and provides administrative support to the Head of Youth and Community Services. Specific responsibilities include scheduling Youth, Teen, and Makerspace service desks and ordering and organizing youth materials as well as directly supervising volunteers, library pages, interns, and program leaders in the Youth, Teen, and Makerspace sections. This position also assists in identifying, applying for, and implementing and reporting for grants as well as planning and implementing programs, events, and community outreach for all ages, both onsite and offsite. The Librarian II will also order and maintain youth materials in all formats and provide training in the use of the library, library catalog, reference materials, online resources, computers, AV equipment, and Makerspace equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and supervision skills and will be passionate about the work they do and the community they work in.

About the City of Keene
A friendly and vibrant college town with over 23,000 residents, Keene is a vital part of this southern New Hampshire area. As the hub of Cheshire County, the Keene community places a high value on environmental sustainability, locally sourced food and products, and historic preservation. You’ll find the best characteristics of small city living here, with a thriving downtown area which offers shopping, restaurants, the arts, farmer’s markets, a growing food co-op, festivals, events, and live theaters. If you prefer to stay busy with outdoor recreation opportunities, there are many green areas, parks, ponds, and lakes in the area, as well as a vast trail system for biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. With convenient access to Interstate 91, many popular ski areas are within proximity as well. Keene is a welcoming area with something for everyone, including sports leagues for youth and adults (such as an adult softball league, rugby, and ice hockey). We even have our very own collegiate baseball team, the Keene Swamp Bats, which we welcome to the area every summer.

The City offers a variety of public and private education opportunities for students in kindergarten – grade 12. We are also home to Keene State College, which is ranked by U.S News and World Report as a top regional college, as well as River Valley Community College, and a private graduate school, Antioch University of New England. Your healthcare needs will be covered by Cheshire Medical Center, which is part of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health system. Cheshire is the area’s largest health care provider and a leading employer, with numerous satellite locations.

The City offers a diverse economy which includes a spectrum of everything from family-owned companies to global industry leaders. It is a great place to live, learn, work, and play for families and professionals.

Education and Experience (but are not limited to)

Master’s degree in Library Science, plus three years of library experience, experience working with children, classes in children’s literature or child development, and at least one year’s experience with collection and program development and employee supervision and coordination. Experience in assisting with large scale planning is preferred!
Working knowledge of library software for cataloging, and circulation services including LC OCLC and MARC.
A valid driver’s license is required.

Salary and Benefits include:

This full-time position offers a salary range of $62,274- $77,604 annually.

Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance? YOU WON’T HERE!
The City of Keene offers low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, and other benefits such as life, disability, defined benefit retirement, paid time off including vacation days, personal days, and sick days and more!

Ready to apply?
If you are excited about working with a dedicated team of employees in a library where the focus is on learning, creativity, collaboration, and community interaction, then apply today!

Please upload your resume and cover letter before submitting your application. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email. This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

To apply: https://KeeneNH.gov/jobs.
Job Description: Librarian II- Youth and Community Services

THE CITY OF KEENE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

– Posted 12/12/23

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.

https://www.solomonwrightpubliclibrary.org/projects

– Posted 12/5/23