Dartmouth College Library seeks a Cataloging and Metadata Specialist I to work as part of a team to provide access to scholarly materials in the Dartmouth College Library. The Specialist is responsible for creating descriptions of new library materials for the Dartmouth College Library Catalog and other databases that provide information about the Library’s collections.  The successful candidate will learn to interpret and apply detailed library cataloging standards to describe the Dartmouth College Library collection to the scholarly community.

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Grafton Community Library, a small rural free association library located in eastern Rensselaer County, seeks an energetic, creative individual for the position of Library Director. This is a part-time position that will be scheduled to work 22 hours per week, including some Saturdays. The position requires a candidate with excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. Experience in library collection and program development, staff and volunteer supervision, and facility management is also highly desirable. Fund-raising and grant writing skills will be considered a plus. Preference will be given to the candidate with a degree in library science or a related field, but individuals with relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. Starting salary is $18,000.

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Immediate opening: part-time Research Center Librarian at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History. Successful candidate must have education background in history and archival experience, strong administrative, organizational, and communications skills. Research Center Librarian will manage and oversee all activities of the Museum’s Research Center while encouraging the community to use the Research Center’s rich resources. Duties include archival management, reference and research assistance, educational outreach, programming, exhibits, publication projects, and supervision of volunteers. Familiarity with current digitization standards and practices and MARC cataloging desirable. The Research Center Librarian is expected to work imaginatively with staff to bring professionalism and innovation to a small but dynamic cultural institution. Send cover letter and resume to Mary Manley, Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History/1 Park St. /Middlebury, VT 05753 or email mmanley@henrysheldonmuseum.org by November 1, 2011.

The Pettee Memorial Library is accepting applications for the position of librarian to start in December. This person will oversee the administrative,  supervisory and professional work in planning and delivering library services with the assistant librarian and children’s librarian. Hours and terms of employment are negotiable.

MLS degree, Vermont Public Library Certificate or equivalent required. Excellent computer skills, good organizational ability, attention to detail plus enthusiastic customer service and effective communication are a must.

Interested applicants should submit letter of application and resume to Chair, Board of Trustees, lcsfdr@gmail.com

The Dana Medical Library seeks an Information Technology Professional to provide a variety of Information and communication technology support services. Responsibilities: maintain and enhance the organization of digital content in library catalogs, websites, and social networking tools; collaborate with IT departments in University Libraries, College of Medicine, and hospital; participate in library technology planning, specify upgrades and lead implementation; develop applications at the intersection of health science information and technology and prepare reports of library technology use.

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We have an immediate opening for a full-time library assistant in the Montpelier High School Library. As a former library assistant, I can attest to the fact that it’s absolutely the best way to learn all the ins and outs of operating a library media center. Please share with anyone you think might be interested. We hope to fill the position as soon as possible. Here’s the ad on SchoolSpring:
http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=59662

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Library Assistant II is a (12 hours/week) position assisting the children’s librarian and working the circulation desk.  The candidate must like working with adolescents, have knowledge of new technologies and excellent customer service skills. The candidate must be able to work after school two afternoons and Saturdays in rotation.  Please send résumé and references to: Andrea Thorpe, Library Director, Richards Free Library, 58 N. Main Street, Newport, NH 03773 orathorpe@newport.lib.nh.us

The Craftsbury Public Library is seeking a Children’s Librarian.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and creative, and will love working with children.  A background in early childhood literacy and knowledge of children’s literature is helpful, as is previous library experience.  This position is for 12-17 hours week at $12.00 hour.  Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Craftsbury Public Library, P.O. Box 74, Craftsbury Common, VT 05827 or craftsburylibrary@gmail.com.

Library Director needed for a small public library in Franklin, VT. Position is part time 18 hrs/week including some evenings and Saturdays. MLS degree or VT Public Library Certificate or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Applicants must live within a commutable distance or be willing to move to a location within a commutable distance from the Haston Library. NO relocation fees will be covered. Please submit cover letter, resume and 3 references to Haston Library Board of Trustees, PO Box 83, Franklin VT 05457 by August 29, 2011 or email to aracine3@gmail.com.

The Royalton Memorial Library is accepting applications for the position of library director. This is currently a full time position. This person will oversee the administrative, supervisory and professional work in planning and delivering library services.

MLS degree, Vermont Public Library Certificate or equivalent required. Excellent computer skills, good organizational ability, attention to detail plus enthusiastic customer service and effective communication are a must.

Interested applicants should submit letter of application and resume to Cyndy Gates, Board of Trustee President, cyng@kingcon.com.