Library Director – Brown Library, Sterling College (Craftsbury Common, VT)

The Library Director is the primary librarian for Sterling College’s Brown Library. The Director manages the library collections, oversees the library facility, and supervises student Library Assistants in the Work Program. The Library Director reports to the Dean of Academics.

This position is a part-time role (0.5 FTE), with specific working hours flexible and negotiable but required to meet the needs of the college. Projected start date is August 2022, or before.

The full position description, salary, benefits, and application instructions can be found here.

– Posted 3/29/22

Library Director – Woodbury Community Library (Woodbury, VT)

Woodbury Community Library is seeking a friendly and collaborative individual to serve as the primary staff person and director of the library. The library director will be expected to uphold the threefold mission of Woodbury Community Library: to provide free public access to diverse library materials and programs intended to interest, inform, and enlighten our community; promote curiosity and inquiry, literacy and learning, and intellectual freedom for all; and to remain trusted and valued through the unbiased provision of library services.

This is a part time position of 10-20 hours per week and may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. The director reports to the Library Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision of library staff and volunteers
Planning and implementation of library programs
Delivery of circulation services
Management of digital outreach
Development of the library collection
Maintenance of library technology
Collaboration with community partners

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with previous experience working in a library. Possession of a Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship or willingness to pursue a certificate is required.
Knowledge of library policies and library procedures
Familiarity with use and administration of Integrated Library Systems
Strong customer service and communication skills required
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Detail oriented, organized and able to set priorities
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously
Ability and desire to serve community members of all ages
Ability to handle and resolve disruptive behavior effectively
Possession of basic technical skills

Compensation depends on experience and skills, starting at $18.00 per hour with room for growth. A detailed job description is available upon request.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references to woodburylibrarydirector@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

– Posted 3/29/22

Saturday Library Aide – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

The Abbott Library is seeking a library aide to work on Saturdays; at least every other Saturday but every Saturday would be preferred. Availability to work on an as needed basis other days of the week would be a plus.

Duties will include assisting patrons, shelving, registering new patrons, data entry, and special projects. Ideal candidates should enjoy working with the public and will be personable, cheerful, and professional. Candidates must have basic computer skills and Internet searching skills. Library experience is a plus.

The starting hourly rate is $15.54 per hour. Interested applicants can send a letter of interest and a resume to director@abbottlibrary.org. Applications received before March 31, 2022 will be given priority. A full job description is available upon request.

– Posted 2/27/22

Library Services Coordinator – Tucker Free Library (Henniker, NH)

CHANGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW…
We are looking to create a new team as current long-term employees depart to experience gratifying new life adventures.

ABOUT THIS POSITION
This management position demands creativity and excellent communication skills. As the front-line contact with patrons, the person filling this position must have strong interpersonal skills and be willing to talk books, tech, and life. You will have the opportunity to participate in the hiring of additional team members. You will work closely with director to promote the library in our community.

SPECIFICS OF POSITION
We are looking for the person who fits within our organizational value system and the ideal candidate must possess a willingness and interest in expanding one’s skills and learning new job activities. As our world changes our staff have greatly broadened their skills and taken on new tasks seemingly unrelated to “library skills”. We want someone willing to seek out and take on new challenges.

Library experience is not required. We will train you on library particulars. The responsibilities include:

Supervise staff members
Participate in hiring and training new personnel
Plan and promote programs Coordinate social media campaigns
Assist with Mail Chimp monthly newsletter
Assist with content management on website
Promote and instruct on NHDB
Provide reader advisory services
Assist with selection of materials Oversee Inter-Library Loan
Assist patrons in use of equipment including catalog, computers, printers, chair lift
Catalog and process materials
Shelve materials
Repair materials
Work primarily at circulation desk
Promote a quality library experience for patrons and staff
Act as an ambassador for the library
Assume responsibilities during director’s absence

NITTY GRITTY
26-28 HOURS PER WEEK AT $20-$25/HR DOQ, PTO AVAILABLE

Tuesday 7 hours
Wednesday 7 hours
Thursday 7 hours
Friday 7 or 5 hours

Occasional weekends or evenings to cover

EMAIL RESUME & COVER LETTER TO
Lynn M. Piotrowicz
Tucker Free Library
PO BOX 688
Henniker, NH 03242
tuckerfree@comcast.net

INTERVIEWS BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Tucker Free Library is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All are welcome to apply.

– Posted 2/27/22

Library Assistant – Mary Blood Library (West Windsor, VT)

We’re looking for an on-site self-motivated, task driven, dynamic library assistant—who enjoys
working alone as much as with groups of people—to fulfill projects in the following areas:
Shelving, young adult programs assistance, new networks updates, event support, and any
activities that someone interested in public librarianship learns and designs.

Job Description: The Library Assistant will have various duties and responsibilities to keep the
library running smoothly as they assist the librarian. P/T 8 – 10 hours per month.
This position is likely to include some of the following tasks:

Loan library materials such as books and DVDs to patrons and collect the returned
materials.
Catalog and maintain the library materials.
Handle loans between libraries.
Organize and reshelve returned items such as periodicals, books and DVDs.
Handle the registration of new library cardholders and issue library cards.
Teach people how to use the library resources.
Answer questions from patrons and refer others to the librarian.
Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls and organizing files.
Use and maintain computer library database to help locate library materials.
Help plan and participate in special library events such as youth programs or other special events.

Some professional background:
https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/librarycareerssite/whatyouneedassistant

Minimum Qualifications:

Public service work involving institutional/admin support or previous related experience.
Interest in libraries, public service, and taking initiative.
Previous clerk experience a plus.
Good knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems and applications.
Good knowledge of network technology, especially Windows NT.
Must be well organized and able to work well with non-technical staff and patrons.
Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot the latest network-related hardware.
Ability to work with a team or alone.

The ideal candidate may also:

Have previous work experience in a library.
Be someone interested in librarianship.

Our library is located in Windsor County, in the town of West Windsor (05037), 10 – 15 minutes off of Rte. 91. We are a small town with a library in a 1900 building, hoping the addition of a library assistant will help us grow in a community that has experienced growth over the last two years (we have vital hiking/biking/ski trails and a notable, popular, local store/cafe). This is currently a very p/t position but the role could expand. Hours: 8 – 10 per month(approximately $20. per hr). Candidates already working in libraries and/or others, especially those interested in beginning a career in librarianship, are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Peter
MaryBloodLibrary@gmail.com
802-484-7205 Please do not leave a message. Please do call during open hours (Tuesday/Thursday 1-6; Saturday 11-1) or contact us via email.

– Updated 2/10/22

Library Assistant Substitutes – Essex Free Library (Essex, VT)

Essex Free Library in Essex, Vermont seeks applications from library assistants to cover occasional shifts including Saturdays on our busy children and adult circulation desks. Do you feel energized by helping library patrons? Do you love assisting people with technology? Are you a super dependable person who is available for flexible substitute hours? Public library experience and experience with children is preferred. Must possess strong customer service skills and computer skills. Starting rate of pay is $16 per hour. Applications can be submitted online at: https://essexvt.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=74&source=other

The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity employer.

– Posted 12/13/21

Children & Youth Librarian – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

Bixby Memorial Free Library

Vergennes, Vermont

Children & Youth Librarian

(20+ hours per week)

Summary: The Bixby Memorial Free Library is seeking a new team member to join us as our Children & Youth Librarian. The successful candidate will be passionate about encouraging, inspiring and expanding a community of young people in our five towns (Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes and Waltham). This individual will be enthusiastic about growing an active community of kiddos and their caregivers, as well as tweens and teens, through engaging, valued programming, traditions, and personal connections.

Background: Since The Bixby’s long-serving and beloved Children’s Librarian retired in May of 2020, we have been fortunate to have several gifted individuals serve on an interim basis. With the library back to full hours and programming, we hope to welcome a person who envisions a longer-term role in growing and enhancing the critical role the library can and should play in these community members’ lives.

The Library has recently received federal funding to invest in a makerspace and the creation of a Library of Things, which we’ll be launching in 2022 to create new opportunities for age-based and cross-generational programming to share and generate expertise, curiosity, and creativity.

Position: The Children’s Services Librarian provides quality services to youth and families and increases the responsiveness of the library to the needs of youth and families in our community. The Youth Services Librarian partners with schools, childcare providers and other youth services organizations and communicates with individuals to identify community needs and enrichment opportunities and implement new initiatives in response. He/she is also responsible for delivering high quality traditional youth library services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, budgets, and maintains all aspects of the Library’s youth collection, including audiovisual and electronic resources, using standard review sources and considering patron requests
Collaborates with the Adult Services Librarian in collection development of the Library’s young adult materials
Develops, plans, implements and evaluates children and youth programs and services
Provides on floor interaction with youth
Works with local schools, childcare providers, community youth organizations, and others to provide valued outreach to the community
Trains and supervises teen and pre-teen volunteers
Performs similar or related work as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to interact meaningfully with children of all ages and personalities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking
Highly effective collaboration skills and ability to work in a team environment
Knowledge of current trends in children’s literature
Skillful in learning and leveraging a range of technology, tools, and platforms for effective communications and productivity
Has a good sense of humor and a positive, resilient spirit

Education and Experience:

Master’s of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent experience/certification desired
Professional experience in a public library setting preferred

Physical Requirements: Work is performed under typical library and office conditions. Duties require intermittent light to moderate physical effort in carrying, lifting, or moving light-weight materials or equipment.

– Posted 12/13/21

Evening/Weekend Supervisor – Kreitzberg Library at Norwich University (Northfield VT)

Under general direction of the Circulation Manager, the Evening/Weekend Supervisor is responsible for providing quality and consistent customer and circulation services, for supervising, monitoring and training work study students, for communicating effectively with day shift, the activities during the evening shifts, for building security, and for assisting with various other projects.

This is a part-time position, every other week, 30 weeks per academic year (Fri 4-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1-4pm)

Full COVID vaccination is required for all on-campus employment.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the customer service and circulation activities at the library services desk.
Provides continuous training and supervises students at the library services desk; relays shift changes and student performance issues to the Circulation Manager.
Monitor the library during evening and weekend hours of operation.
Recommend changes or additions to library policies and procedures if necessary.
Provide basic reference (information about the library and its services) and equipment support.
Closes and secures building following Closing Procedures and relays any issues to Public Safety and the Circulation Manager.
Communicates with colleagues, employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

A completed bachelor’s degree; additional years of directly related experience and course work beyond high school may be substituted for degree.
Supervisory skills preferred.
Customer service skills.
General knowledge of computer systems and programs including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and Norwich application: https://norwich.interviewexchange.com

URL: www.norwich.edu

– Posted 11/14/21

Library Director – Berlin Free Town Library (Rensselaer County, NY)

The Berlin Free Town Library is seeking an energetic and creative leader with a passionate commitment to public library service for the position of Library Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to reimagine the library’s role in the community.

The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the overall operation and management of the Library. Duties include, but are not limited to, building community and professional relationships, planning and implementing library programs and services, managing circulation desk operations, maintaining and developing the collection, functioning within the budget, supervising library personnel, and managing the library facility. More information about the library and a detailed job description can be found on the library’s website–https://www.bftl.org/. As an official representative of the library to the Berlin Community, the Library Director will demonstrate an enthusiasm for community engagement and establish effective working relationships throughout the community.

The Berlin Free Town Library strives to provide access to information, opportunities for lifelong learning, and a gathering place for the community. A Free Association Library and a member of the Upper Hudson Library System, the library serves a user population of approximately 1,800 with a total annual operating budget of $50,000. The library occupies a beautiful 2,800-square-foot facility in the Town of Berlin, which is nestled in the rolling Taconic Hills where natural beauty and outdoor activities abound.

The minimum qualifications for this position include completion of sixty (60) credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and three (3) years of professional experience which includes some supervisory and administrative responsibilities. The library welcomes interested applicants that meet or exceed these minimum qualifications, up to and including a Master’s Degree in library science or equivalent from a school that is accredited by the American Library Association.

This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hr. per week) with a starting salary range of $20,000-23,000, commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references by email to Cristi Lamontagne, Personnel Committee Chair at bftlboard@gmail.com.

Applications must be received no later than December 3, 2021.

– Posted 11/9/21

Library Director – R.K. Kittay Library (Rupert, VT)

The RK Kittay Library in Rupert, Vermont is seeking a Library Director. The Director Reports to the Board of Trustees and is 10 hours per week, not to exceed 40 per month. The pay rate is $15/hour.

Responsibilities include:

Selecting, purchasing and preparing books for circulation
Plan and implement programs/events for all ages
Recruit and train volunteers.
Coordinate schedule for open hours
Collecting monthly statistics
Providing customer service

Skills must include:

Basic knowledge of libraries and how they function
Excellent communication (oral and written)
Technology: assist patrons with devices, maintain library computers, update social media and website
Ability to work within a budget

Experience/Education:
A college degree and related experience and knowledge of library functions or the willingness to pursue Vermont Public Library Certification.

Other:
Understanding the uniqueness and needs of the Rupert community is a must. Rupert is a town of 700 residents spread out over 44.6 square miles. The Library is currently open 7 hours a week with plans to resume 12 open hours soon. The candidate must be energetic, organized, and able to stoop, lift and carry up to 20 pounds

The above job description describes the general work to be performed; it is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of every responsibility and duties required.

If interested, please send letter of interest, resume and references to the Board President, Judy Zinn: judybillzinn@hotmail.com. Application deadline is December 15, 2021.

– Updated 11/9/21