Library Assistant I is a (21-25 hours/week) position managing a busy circulation desk. The candidate must outstanding people skills, know Microsoft Office, read book reviews, be able to troubleshoot computer malfunctions and to answer reference questions.  Library experience and knowledge of new technologies and social media is required.  The candidate must be able to work one evening a week and Saturdays in rotation.  Please send résumé and references to: Andrea Thorpe, Library Director, Richards Free Library, 58 N. Main Street, Newport, NH 03773 or athorpe@newport.lib.nh.us

Albany Public Library is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced professional for the position of Assistant Library Director IV. In this position, the Assistant Library Director reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for supervision of public service departments and library security, and assisting with facilities management, grant writing, and development. Additional duties include: recommending policies and procedures, interpreting and negotiating contracts, recommending and implementing new programs and services, representing the library at community meetings and public events, participating in department budgets, and participating in recruitment and selection of library staff.

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The Circulation Desk Assistant will carry out routine Circulation Desk duties, provide a positive and welcoming experience to library visitors, and will assist patrons in locating materials and other library services.  This is a part-time position with hours that may range from 14-19 hours per week and will routinely include one evening per week and every other Saturday.   The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent public service skills, good computer skills, and a demonstrated ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.  Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience working in a library.   Deadline for applications is June 10^th.  Interested applicants should send resume, cover letter, and three reference contacts to the: Human Resource Department at the City of South Burlington; 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont.  Call the Library Director, Louise Murphy, if you have questions at 802-652-7076.

The Brown Public Library located in Northfield, Vermont (the home of Norwich University), seeks an energetic and collaborative library director for a salaried position (30 hours/week) with benefits.  The Town of Northfield (population of approximately 6,000) has a strong tradition of community support for their library.  The director manages the day-to-day operations of the library and works with the library Trustees to develop goals, policies and budgets.  Among the director’s responsibilities are staffing, collection development, programming, and oversight of the facility and technology.  The successful candidate must work closely with a diverse group of people to help lead the library in new directions while respecting tradition and current strengths.  S/he must be able to build relationships within the community, prioritize, multi-task, and use internet and social media to market the library.  Taking risks will be encouraged as we move forward to implement the expansion of information technology, electronic books, media and services for our 21^st century patrons.

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Programming & Publicity Coordinator (PT)

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The Programming & Publicity Coordinator is responsible for organizing and overseeing adult programs, scheduling the Library’s Community Room and art display areas and all public relations relating to the Library.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Job description available here: http://www.williston.lib.vt.us/  Hours include one evening per week and one Saturday per month. A Bachelor’s degree with an MLS from an ALA accredited school or a Vermont Department of Libraries Certification, or actively working toward one preferred; a thorough knowledge of library cataloging and procedures including library automation and MARC databases; excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform detailed work; good communication skills and good interpersonal skills with people of all ages; previous library experience preferred but not required.

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POSITION Bibliographic Database Coordinator, Non-Bargaining Unit, Vermont State Colleges, CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE, VSC GRADE 12, Part Time Position(50%)

RESPONSIBILITIES Insure the performance and reliability of systemwide bibliographic databases by establishing policies and procedures for the entry of information by library staff. Develop and support library system web and mobile applications using HTML (5), CSS and JavaScript employing responsive design concepts. Train and support library staff in the use of software. Perform original cataloging for all VSC libraries. Create, modify and catalog reports for all aspects of library operation. Visit and consult with technical staff at each of the VSC libraries.

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Dartmouth College Library seeks a service-oriented, intellectually curious collection development librarian to provide system-wide leadership and support in the assessment and analysis of the Library’s collections activities. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions Services, the Collection Assessment and Analysis Librarian will work with acquisitions colleagues, librarians from across the system, and others involved in collections activities to develop qualitative and quantitative methods of assessing the value and effectiveness of the Library’s collection development program and how well it anticipates the current and future needs of the Dartmouth community. The Librarian is a member of the Acquisitions Management Team and participates in the hiring, training, management and supervision of Acquisitions staff and in departmental planning.  The Librarian will be part of a growing assessment capacity in an Acquisitions Department that is reorienting itself for the future. S/he will work closely with the Associate Librarian for Information Resources to assess the value and outcomes of collaborative arrangements with other institutions and to help establish strategic priorities that support College and Library academic goals. In addition, s/he will work with collection analysis colleagues across the BorrowDirect partnership to meet the information needs of students and faculty across the nine member institutions.

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Shelburne, VT (pop. 7,100) is located on beautiful Lake Champlain in Chittenden County, the most populous county in the state. The town is a short distance from Burlington as well as the scenic Green Mountains. Designated as the Lake Champlain Scenic Byway, U.S. Route 7 passes through the community and it is the home to Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Farms, and many other tourist attractions.

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Mason Library at Keene State College is seeking applications for Head of Library Systems & Emerging Technologies Librarian. This position has all responsibilities associated with faculty rank and tenure. Under the administrative review of the Dean of the Library, the Head of Library Systems & Emerging Technologies Librarian leads the evaluation and implementation of new technological services, and is responsible for the creation of policies and procedures in support of library systems and technologies. This librarian has responsibility for the maintenance of turnkey library systems operations, supervises staff, is the library’s webmaster, serves as liaison to vendors, and collaborates with campus and off campus constituencies. All library faculty serve as liaison to a number of disciplines, provides information literacy instruction, and monitors collection development in those areas.

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