The New Hampshire State Library has an opening for Administrator of Library Operations.This person would ideally have state library experience and would have worked with IMLS and LSTA funding and will be in charge of the state library when the state librarian is unavailable. The link below describes the position fully.
Click on the following link to the State’s website to apply on-line.
https://jobsp.nhfirst.nh.gov/lawtaprd/CandidateSelfService/controller.servlet?dataarea=lawtaprd&context.session.key.HROrganization=10&context.session.key.JobBoard=EXTERNAL
Then, Click on “Find a job” “ > External job postings” > Search for the JOB ID #13138 and open for information regarding the position and follow the instructions to apply if interested.
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Library and related jobs in Vermont, border states, and abroad/distance. (excluded from VLA main)
Temporary Part-Time Aide (Sunapee, NH)
The Abbott Library is a busy, dynamic and professional working environment. We are seeking an energetic and engaged part-time library aide to work 15-18 hours a week. Duties will include planning for our popular After School Kids (ASK) program and supervising students in ASK. Candidates must be available to work on Mondays from 2:30 to 4:30 and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:00. Planning and preparation for the program can be scheduled with some flexibility within the library’s open hours.
The ability to work some Saturdays and work additional hours when needed is a plus. Ideal candidates will be personable, cheerful, professional and enjoy working with the public. Candidates must have basic computer skills, Internet searching skills and enjoy working with children. Experience working in a library and/or educational setting is a plus.
The starting hourly rate is $13.03 per hour. This is a temporary position. Interested applicants can send a letter of interest and a resume to director@abbottlibrary.org. The position will be open until filled. A full job description is available upon request.
Circulation Assistant (Hanover, NH)
The Howe Library is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Circulation Assistant.
SALARY: $18.33 Hourly OPENING DATE: 12/03/18 CLOSING DATE: 12/14/18 05:00 PM
JOB SUMMARY: The Howe Library is recruiting for a Circulation Assistant. This is a regular part-time (20 hours per week) and benefits eligible position. Some weekend and evening work required. The Town of Hanover offers a highly competitive flexible benefits plan that includes health insurance, disability, paid vacation and sick leave, and more.
Job duties include checking books in and out at the circulation desk using the library’s automated system, shelving books, and performing clerical tasks. Candidates must be committed to providing excellent customer service to library patrons. A complete job description (including minimum qualifications) is available here.https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hanovernh/jobs/2264714/circulation-assistant
Applications must be submitted through the Town of Hanover’s online recruiting system. For instructions, please visit www.hanovernh.org and select Employment. All job offers contingent on outcome of background check. The Town of Hanover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hanovernh
Library/Media Specialist (Concord, VT)
Collections Strategies and Services Librarian (Keene, NH)
The Mason Library at Keene State College is seeking a Collections Strategies and Services Librarian (CSS), a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The CSS librarian provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for Mason Library’s physical and digital collections in established and emerging formats and media. Mason Library’s collections reflect the diversity of the curriculum and of our New Hampshire setting.
Position has a start date of August 2019.
For more information, and to apply, please visit https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/31337
Library Director (Winchester, NH)
We are searching for an enthusiastic person to promote Conant Public
Library in Winchester, New Hampshire as the social, educational, and
cultural hub of our community. We prefer candidates with a bachelor’s
degree and experience managing a library to be the steward of our
diverse media, historic building, and museum collections. The director
will work with the library board of trustees, members of the community,
schools, local service organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to
identify the needs of the community. The director will devote special
attention to the development of the collection, programs, and
environment for the youth and children of the community. Working
thirty-two to thirty-four hours per week, the director will develop
long-term strategies, relationships, and programs to address the needs
and deploy our library, staff, collections, and other assets to support
and enrich the library’s community and the lives of those therein.
Full description here.
Interested candidates should send a resume to:
Board of Trustees
Conant Public Library
111 Main Street
Winchester, NH 03470
Director of Services – Vermont State Library (Montpelier, VT)
Description:
The Vermont Department of Libraries is seeking a motivated, creative and public service-minded librarian to serve as Director of Services at the Vermont State Library in Montpelier, Vermont. The Vermont State Library includes the State Law Library, Vermont historical newspapers on microfilm, a Vermontiana collection, Vermont state documents, and is a partial federal documents depository. The Library serves the three branches of state government, the Vermont legal community, and the general public. Under the general supervision of the State Librarian, the Director of State Library Services will lead a team of 4 FTEs, including a Law Librarian and Reference/Interlibrary Loan Librarian and will oversee reference and information services, including reference back-up service for Vermont public libraries and services to State employees, and interlibrary loan. The Director will provide leadership and planning for the State Library, and will also perform duties in reference and interlibrary loan. Successful candidates will be able to perform administrative, managerial, supervisory, professional, technical, customer service, and public relations duties to advance the work of the Vermont State Library. The Director will also take part in other Department planning and program delivery activities as a member of the Department’s Management Team. Duties include: oversight, planning and direction of the Vermont State Library; direct reference and interlibrary loan service; collaboration with state agencies and local libraries; training and instruction to state employees and local library employees; collection development and maintenance; production of materials such as newsletters and bibliographies; creation of tools and resources to enhance reference service; website development/maintenance; grant-writing and grants management; and assessment and evaluation. The person in this position will travel (mostly in-state) and will require personal means of transportation. Duties are performed under the general supervision of the State Librarian.
Digital Access and Systems Librarian – Champlain College (Burlington, VT)
Job Description:
Champlain College seeks an enthusiastic, collegial and service-oriented Librarian to join their award-winning library team and provide high quality academic library services in an innovative setting. This position provides administration, support and enhancement of a variety of library technology infrastructure, including the library management system, link resolver, and proxy server. With Champlain’s primarily digital collection, the individual in this position is concerned with eliminating barriers to access of information including troubleshooting and maintaining e-resources and providing project management and oversight of technical services. S/he develops relevant training and documentation of processes for library staff. In addition to staying current in emerging professional trends relating to library automation, systems, and discovery, this position will have the opportunity to play a key role in planning and coordinating a transition to a new library management system within the next 18 months. In keeping with Champlain’s core value of the “human touch,” other key responsibilities include reference, collection development, and collaborating with other librarians to design and teach lessons in the library’s innovative inquiry-based information literacy program.
Head Librarian – Wells Village Library (Wells, VT)
Part time position responsible for the operation of the Wells Village Library. Perform reference and readers advisory services, including on-line sources and the internet. Keeping records of circulation and materials. Supervise one part-time staff and plan library programs for adults and children.
Archival Intern – Green Mountain Club (Waterbury Ctr., VT)
Who We Are
The Green Mountain Club (GMC) was founded in 1910 to establish, maintain, and protect Vermont’s 272-mile Long Trail – the United States’ first long-distance hiking trail, which runs the length of Vermont along the spine of the Green Mountains from Massachusetts to Canada. For 104 years, the Long Trail has been free, open, and available for hikers to experience Vermont from a unique perspective – along a primitive footpath atop the state’s central crest of mountains.