Part time Community Engagement Librarian – Hartland Public Library (Hartland, VT)

The Hartland Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, community minded person with social media and excellent communication skills for the position of Community Engagement Librarian.

Under the supervision of the library director, this position supports the overall mission of the library by effectively providing library services to customers and the community. This position is responsible for assisting the Library Director with adult programs, managing public relations and outreach, and coordinating the Library’s Community Room and exhibit space. A strong customer service philosophy is essential. A Bachelor’s degree and library experience preferred. Part time 16 hours per week including Thursday evenings and occasional Saturdays. For a full job description, please visit the “About” page at the library website. https://www.hartlandlibraryvt.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Submissions open until position is filled.
Please submit cover letter and resume to Nancy Tusinski, Library Director director@hartlandlibraryvt.org

– Posted April 28, 2021

Library Director – Waterbury Public Library (Waterbury, VT)

The Waterbury Public Library seeks an innovative and enthusiastic Library Director to lead our library into the future.  Waterbury’s beautiful new library was opened in 2016 and the incoming Library Director will find wonderful opportunities to develop library space, collections, and programming.  The Director will develop a vision for further integrating the library as a part of our vibrant and growing community. The successful candidate will be creative and organized, demonstrate a history of community outreach, and have a background as a good planner and manager.

The Director oversees and develops a current staff of six employees as well as numerous volunteers.  The Director also coordinates community outreach efforts, ensures quality patron services, develops the library’s print, electronic, and non-traditional collections, and works with the Library Commissioners to plan and develop policy, and the Commissioners and Town Manager to develop the budget.  A full position description can be found here.

Qualifications include:

  • Master’s of Library Science plus two years of experience working in libraries OR a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of experience working in libraries, preferably as a librarian or library director in a public or community library.
  • Vermont Certificate of Librarianship strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with the public.
  • Knowledge of integrated library systems.
  • Strong communication skills and computer skills.
  • Enthusiasm for the role of public libraries as community hubs, centers of learning, and transformative institutions.

The position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary range: $48,000 – $63,000

Waterbury, Vermont is town of just over 5000 situated between Burlington, Montpelier, Stowe, and the Mad River Valley.  The Library enjoys broad community support and collaborates with other town entities. An overview of all that Waterbury has to offer can be found here.

If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for three references to:

Library Commissioners Chair:
Christine Wulff, library05676@gmail.com

or mail paper copies to:

Christine Wulff c/o
Waterbury Public Library
28 North Main St., Suite 2
Waterbury, VT 05676

Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian – University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH)

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Library is hiring an Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian. This position is a tenure-track faculty position, represented by the AAUP, and it includes excellent benefits.  Pay is competitive with a minimum starting salary of $79,070.  The person who fills this position will enjoy much autonomy and flexibility in shaping research and learning support for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS), along with opportunities for collaboration with other subject librarians. Come work with us!

Learn more and apply here: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/40076

The main UNH campus is located in Durham, New Hampshire. A short drive to the beaches of New Hampshire and Maine, the White Mountains, and with easy access to Boston, the seacoast region of New Hampshire is a delightful place to live. UNH is an R1 University with a land, sea, and space grant status. CEPS is known for its student-focused learning environment, a prestigious faculty, and its many innovative, interdisciplinary research centers.

– Posted April 16, 2021

Library Administrative Assistant – U-32 MS/HS Library (Montpelier, VT)

If you love books, libraries, working with teachers, and of course, young people, this might be a good fit for you. The U-32 MS/HS Library is a busy, dynamic, inclusive, progressive, and multifaceted library learning commons. We have two full time teacher-librarians and a library located in the heart of our building. We are hiring for a Library Administrative Assistant to help support us, our students, and our staff. Might be a good fit for someone looking to get their foot in the door or who naturally loves books, teens, and being an integral member of a dynamic team.
Come join our team! Position is open until filled. https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3477794
– Posted April 16, 2021

Library Director- Fairlee Public Library (Fairlee, VT)

About Us: The Fairlee Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic, and fun Library Director for this rural, small town library located in Fairlee, VT. The Library needs a Director that is community oriented and able to work with patrons of all ages. The successful candidate will be self-motivated as this is a solo librarian position. The state date for this position will be mid July 2021.

The Position: The Director oversees all library functions including collection development, programming, budget management, technology, technical services, supervising volunteers, reference, readers’ advisory, and the administrative duties of the library. This position is for 35 hours per week. Under normal operating conditions, 25 hours are open to the public with 10 hours as programming and administrative hours. The library is currently open to the public for 23 hours per week. The 2 extra administrative hours are used to do necessary disinfecting of the building throughout the week during COVID-19 operations.

Hours & Salary: This is a 35 hour per week position. Evening and weekend hours are required. The salary commensurate with experience. This is a fully benefited position including medical, dental, and vision. Vacation and personal/sick leave begin after 1 year and a retirement plan begins after 5 years.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited degree in Library and/or Information Science OR Vermont Library Certification is preferred. A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and experience in the library field will be considered if willing to earn the Vermont Library Certification within two years.

To Apply: Please send an email including a cover letter, resume, and three references to Samantha Hickman, Director, to fairlee.library@gmail.com by April 23, 2021. A criminal background check is required. For full job description go to http://www.fairleelibrary.com/jobs.html. EOE.

– Posted April 8, 2021

Youth Services Librarian – Norman Williams Public Library (Woodstock, VT)

The Norman Williams Public LIbrary in Woodstock, VT is seeking a Youth Services Librarian.  Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player with an energetic spirit. This person will have excellent communication skills and an eagerness to connect with the community. If you have a passion for encouraging and inspiring young readers and a genuine care for youth we would love to hear from you.

 Minimum Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree and willingness to work towards a Vermont library certification.
  • Two years previous library experience preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Capacity to multitask and prioritize competing demands while remaining calm, kind and positive
  • Provide reader’s advisory and reference services to children and teens, and their caregivers
  • Planning and conducting youth programming and summer reading programs
  • Develop positive relationships with a lively after school crowd
  • Assist with book ordering for youth collections
  • Maintenance of youth collection
  • Attend library workshops and keep abreast of changes and improvements in library science
  • Assume additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Flexibility and patience
  • Knowledge of youth literature
  • A working knowledge of library practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of current practices and trends in library services for children and young adults Skillful in learning and leveraging a range of technology, tools, and platforms for effective communications and productivity
  • Good written and verbal communications skills
  • A genuine care and respect for youth

Physical Requirements: 

  • Must be able to lift and carry equipment or boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Must possess physical ability to reach, bend, and lift frequently

Hours & Compensation:

 This is a 30-hour per week benefited position. Saturday hours are required

To Apply: 

Please send an email including a cover letter, resume, and three references to Clare McFarland, Director (clare@normanwilliams.org).

Please note, the above job description describes the general nature, tasks, responsibilities, and level of work to be performed; it is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of every responsibility, duty, and skill required for the position. Depending on organizational needs, other duties may be assigned. 

The Norman Williams Public Library is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

– Posted April 1, 2021

Library Consultant for Special Populations – Vermont Department of Libraries (Barre, VT)

The Vermont Department of Libraries seeks a skilled, collaborative, and innovative librarian to serve as Library Consultant for Special Populations. The successful candidate will provide consulting and professional development activities with a focus on special populations, which include, but are not limited to Veterans, LGBTQ+, seniors, new Americans, people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, are incarcerated or in state care. The Library Consultant for Special Populations oversees the ABLE Library (formerly the Library for the Blind & Physically Disabled) and manages the local recording program for visually and physically disabled citizens. They also plan, implement and evaluate ADA and adult literacy programs and manage library services to state institutions. The Consultant works with the National Library Service (NLS), a citizen Advisory Council, and with partner organizations that serve the disabled and adult learners. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting outreach and public relations and supervision of two or more employees at the ABLE Library.

This job calls for a well-organized individual who will represent the Department in statewide partnerships and initiatives, apply research-based planning, program development, and assessment, and use current library trends to advance local library services. ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science, experience serving special populations. Statewide travel required.

This position, Library Consultant for Special Populations (Job Requisition #13582), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Janette.Shaffer@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

To learn more and apply online, visit careers.vermont.gov

– Posted March 30, 2021

Library Assistant – Morristown Centennial Library (Morrisville, VT)

Looking for a part-time job? Love working with people? Are you a reader who loves to recommend books? Like connecting with the Community? Have a background in Customer Service? 
Morristown Centennial Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant.
30 hours per week, including one or two evenings and some Saturdays. Rate of pay commensurate with experience.
We are looking for someone self-motivated, reliable, creative, detail-oriented and responsible for this library customer-service position. Must be friendly, helpful, dependable, and have technology aptitude.
Morristown Centennial Library is a vibrant center of the community. We are committed to increasing our community’s access to information, sharing the advantages and joys of reading and lifelong learning. We provide a comfortable and welcoming environment, offer high-quality services and programs that are responsive to our community’s wants and needs, honoring patrons’ rights to privacy, confidentiality and intellectual freedom.
Responsibilities include: Manning the Adult and Youth Services Circulation Desks, shelving books, assisting in maintaining the library website, managing the library’s social media presence,  creating and distributing promotional materials, and supporting other staff as needed.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to info@centenniallibrary.org

– Posted March 26, 2021

Library Director – GH Bixby Memorial Library (Francestown, NH)

Seeking a dynamic, creative person to serve as the Children’s Librarian at the George H. Bixby Memorial Library in Francestown, NH. The right candidate will have innovative programming ideas, a sense of humor, and a willingness to learn new things. Previous experience working with children from infant to teen is an asset. Approximately 22 hrs/week as determined by the needs of the position at a rate of $17.00/hr.

The Children’s Librarian is responsible for, among other duties, the Summer Reading Program 2021. At this time, there are no large indoor gatherings planned associated with SRP; however, as local, state and federal guidance reasonably permits, we expect that patrons will have more in-person access to the library in the coming months.

Come join our team and use your talents in a fun and supportive work environment. If this opportunity interests you, please send me an email explaining why, and attach a resume. Direct it to Laura Abrahamsen at francestownlibrary@gmail.com. A full job description is available at https://tinyurl.com/BixbyChildrensLibrarian. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Start date is negotiable for the right candidate.

– Posted March 26, 2021

Library Director – Westport Library Association (Westport, NY)

The Westport Library Association (Westport, NY) is seeking a Library Director who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of its historic library. Applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills, a positive attitude, be customer-focused, community oriented, self-motivated, skilled in a PC operating environment (MS Office, Zoom, etc.), and demonstrate exceptional ability to work with patrons of all ages and abilities. The Library Director reports to the library’s Board of Trustees. Library experience and a bachelor’s degree preferred. Salary for this 20 hour/week position is approximately $27,000.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendation to WestportLibraryjobs@gmail.com
– Posted March 26, 2021