We seek an experienced, energetic, professional library/media specialist to serve Rutland High School and the Stafford Technical Center.

The successful candidate will provide library services and instruction in both schools (located in one building on the main campus), ensuring that information literacy is integrated across the curriculum; budget and manage a library/media collection that is standards-based; and, select and maintain a collection of learning resources in a variety of formats.  Experience in the use and application of “new media” is a must.  In addition, the successful candidate will work directly with students and serve as an instructional resources consultant to teachers, departments, and school leaders. Willingness to assume a visible role in the wider community is also desired.

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Overview
Clerical and technical work at the Special Services Unit of the Vermont Department of Libraries which operates Vermont’s library for the blind, visually impaired, and physically handicapped. Work includes handling and processing incoming and outgoing library materials, maintaining the audio book collection, utilizing manual and computerized systems and helping customers in person and on the phone. Courteous customer service, ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail are essential. Work will also include interlibrary loan communication/processing/mailing and other duties at the adjoining Midstate Library Service Center. Knowledge of popular reading is a welcome asset. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the Head Librarian of the Unit.

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The H F Brigham Free Library is looking for a new Director. Duties include hiring an assistant and setting duty schedules. Library automation has been frequently discussed, but planning implementation would be an opportunity for the new director. Vermont State Library Certification or a willingness to pursue is required. Previous library experience a plus.

The H F Brigham Free Library is located at 104 N Main St in Bakersfield, Vermont (pop: ~1100). It is open 20 hrs per week: Mon (2-7), Wed (2-6), Thur (9-12, 2-7), and Sat (9-1). Circulation for 2010 was 3692 (books, periodicals and media), 2958 visitors with 23 new patrons (individuals or families) registered. Operational budget for 2012 is $34k

Please send questions or resumes (and 3 references) to the Library Board of Trustees at:
Board of Trustees
c/o H.F. Brigham Library
PO Box 5
Bakersfield, VT 05441
or email: hfbrigham.library@gmail.com

University of Vermont Library seeks a Library Support Senior for the Acquisitions & Collection Development Department. This position performs acquisitions functions related to electronic (online) library database resources, supports new electronic resources workflow, and gathers information necessary for renewal decisions for existing online resources. The Library Support Senior maintains online resources, spreadsheets, and databases as well as assists with managing electronic resource licensing. This position performs End Processing activities, including in-house binding of library materials while working as a member of the Preservation/End Processing Team.

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University of Vermont Library seeks a Library Support Senior for the Information & Instruction Services Department. This position provides administrative support, supervises student employees, provides research services at the reference desk and serves as the instructional liaison to extramural and community groups. This position also participates in library wide activities as a representative of the department including serving on committees and working on selected projects assigned by the Director.

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The Joslin Memorial Library has an opening for a Children’s Librarian. Position averages 8 hours a week, which includes a weekly storytime, some Saturday commitments, running the summer reading program and other responsibilities as needed. Pay is $10/hr. We’re looking for someone creative and reliable who loves children’s literature and finds working with young children joyful and invigorating. Send cover letter, resume and references to Joslin Memorial Library, P.O. Box 359, Waitsfield VT 05673.

The Weathersfield Proctor Library is accepting applications for a library director. This is a 30 hour per week position with an attractive compensation and benefits package. This person will oversee the administration, supervision, planning and delivery of high quality library services to a broad range of patrons.

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Vermont Law School is a dynamic, independent law school and is known for its strong environmental law program.  The Law School is located on the White River in the historic village of South Royalton, VT within forty-five minutes of Hanover, NH, home of Dartmouth College; Montpelier, VT, the state capital; and historic Woodstock, VT.  VLS is also within three hours drive of Montreal and Boston.  The area is an ideal location for those who enjoy both summer and winter sports.

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Join us as we work to create an exciting future for the Mark Skinner Library in Manchester Vermont. As a result of a strategic planning process the Library Board of Trustees recognized the need to upgrade the library to better serve the community. We are currently embarking on a Capital Campaign to build a new library. We are looking for a full time Library Director to participate in this process and make the Mark Skinner Library a great 21st century library.

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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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