Library Director – Wiggin Memorial Library (Stratham, NH)

The Wiggin Memorial Library in Stratham, NH, is seeking a dynamic and talented Library Director with proven management skills and excellent library knowledge to provide leadership in its vibrant community library. Stratham is a town of about 8,000 residents and is located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, between Exeter and Portsmouth.

The Library Director is responsible for the management, direction and administration of the Wiggin Memorial Library, including all library services, personnel, policies, outreach, and programs. The ideal candidate is community oriented, forward thinking, comfortable with technology, and has a personable, positive disposition. Additionally, the incumbent has demonstrated success aligning people, process and technology; excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills; and is committed to excellent patron service. The Library Director works closely with other town departments as well as the Library Board of Trustees.

The position is an exempt, full-time position with a salary range of $80,000-$100,000, starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. An MLS/MLIS or a master’s degree in a field related to management, business, or public administration with at least 5-7 years of experience as a librarian some of which as a managing librarian. The Town of Stratham is an equal opportunity employer.

For further information including a full Job Description, potential candidates are directed to the Municipal Resources, Inc. website at www.mrigov.com/career or to contact Municipal Resources, Inc. at 603-279-0352 ext. 330.

To apply submit a resume and cover letter as a PDF attachment to recruitment@mrigov.com by Monday, October 31^st, 2022, at 8 AM EDT.

– Posted 9/29/22

Circulation Assistant Position – Waterbury Public Library (Waterbury, VT)

The Waterbury Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, well-organized individual to provide stellar customer service to a diverse clientele 20 hours per week, including at least one evening and Saturdays. The ideal candidate will have strong clerical skills, comfort with working with the public, and a love of books. Must have at least intermediate technology skills. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree preferred. See the full position description on our website: waterburypubliclibrary.com. Pay starts at $15.00 an hour. Resume, references, cover letter to rachel@waterburypubliclibrary.com.

– Posted 9/26/22

Youth Services Librarian – Abbott Library (Sunapee, NH)

The Abbott Library is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to be our Youth Services Librarian. We seek an enthusiastic innovator who is motivated to instill a life-long love of libraries in our youngest patrons. The Abbott Library is a welcoming and professional environment that enjoys tremendous support from its community.

Duties specific to the position will include development, maintenance and cataloging of the youth collection, planning youth and family programming including an after-school enrichment program and initiating community outreach. General library duties will include assisting patrons, shelving, registering new patrons, data entry and special projects. The Youth Services Librarian reports to the Library Director.

Ideal candidates will be personable, cheerful and professional and will enjoy working with the public. Candidates must have basic computer skills and Internet searching skills.

This is a newly made full-time position with a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid sick and vacation time and enrollment in the New Hampshire Retirement System benefit pension plan.

Starting hourly rate of pay is $20.62 with the possibility of a step increase following successful completion of a six-month probationary period. An MLS degree or equivalent library experience is preferred. A full job description is available on request.

A resume and cover letter may be emailed to director@abbottlibrary.org. Applications received by October 20, 2022 will receive first consideration. The position will be open until filled.

Director – H.F. Brigham Free Library (Bakersfield, VT)

Brief job description:

The H.F. Brigham Free Library is seeking a dynamic, community-oriented individual to be Director of our small rural library. We are looking for someone who has the vision to guide the library into a new chapter with dedication and creativity. This person will administer and coordinate all activities and services of the library.

The library is open 26 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and three references by October 9^th, 2022 to Board Chair Nicola Cribb at hfbrigham.library@gmail.com

Full job description:

SUMMARY: The Library Director is responsible for the administration, supervision and coordination of all activities and services of the library, and for carrying out the policies adopted by the Library Board of Trustees. S/he/they acts as the library spokesperson, promoting the use of the library by all members of the community and fostering good working relationships with town government and organizations. The Library Director is expected to positively represent the library within the community, develop programs, develop/manage collections, provide budgeting information, manage volunteers, manage the library facilities, and coordinate with the Board of Trustees.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Service to the community

Develops and maintains services that reflect and respond to the interests and needs of the community, including:

Engage in long-range planning in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
Collaborate with community groups and the local school
Develop procedures for the smooth running of the library
Develop a collection of interesting materials in various formats
Provide reference, interlibrary loan, readers’ advisory, and referral services
Help the public use library materials and technology, including formal and informal training
Develop programs that appeal to a variety of ages and interests
Develop outreach and other services that extend the library’s reach into the community
Oversee the library website and social media accounts
Develop and organize displays and exhibits
Promote and publicize the library’s services and resources
Report any building maintenance and safety problems to the trustees and oversee regular grounds maintenance and minor repairs as needed
Oversee the scheduling and use of the library as meeting space
Attend workshops, classes, and meetings; read professional literature to maintain perspective and keep apprised of developments in the field of librarianship

Support and execution of library policy

Follows policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, makes suggestions for changes as needed, and proposes ideas for the future, including:

Participate in regular trustees meetings
Maintain library policies, pass policy information on to volunteers, and answer the public’s questions about policies
Maintain a close working relationship with town government

Spending budgeted funds

Spends and monitors budgeted funds in a responsible manner, including:

Work with the treasurer to develop an annual budget for adoption by the Board of Trustees
Help the trustees present an annual funding request to the town, and answer questions about library expenses as needed
Develop a system to track expenses throughout the year so that no shortfalls are encountered
Review bills/invoices and pass them along to the treasurer for approval
Receive cash donations, fees, and other funds
Arrange for use of the most cost-effective vendors
Write grant proposals as appropriate
Cooperate with trustees on library fund-raising activities

Supervising and training volunteers

Hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates volunteers, including:

Teach library policy and procedures to volunteers, making sure each understands his/her individual responsibilities
Schedule, organize, encourage, and supervise volunteers
Recruit volunteers as needed
Develop a procedure manual, emergency procedures, and other aids for volunteers

Formal reporting

Provides regular, written reports of library activity for the Board of Trustees, the town, and the state, including:

Collect, report, and analyze library statistics
Prepare monthly written reports for the Board of Trustees
Complete occasional reports, surveys and requests for information from state and federal library agencies and associations
Prepare annual statistical report and standards application for the Department of Libraries

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and willingness to earn certification as a public librarian in Vermont within five years. Management and supervisory experience preferred. 3-5 years experience working in a library or non-profit organization preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Must have good people skills.
Must have knowledge of online library catalog and circulation systems, computer systems, website management, Microsoft office, interlibrary loan systems, personal devices (eBook readers, smart phones, mp3 players, laptops, tablets,etc.) fax machines, computer scanners and printers, etc.
Must be willing to increase knowledge of librarianship through workshops, trainings and online webinars.
This position requires repetitive use of a keyboard and other office equipment and sitting at a workstation for an hour or more as necessary.
Work requires occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and regular lifting of 10 to 15 pounds.

SALARY: This is an 18-20 hour/week position, with the possibility of expanded hours in the future. Salary is commensurate with experience.

– Updated 9/22/22

Strategic Planning Facilitator – Burnham Memorial Library (Colchester, VT)

The Burnham Memorial Library is seeking consultant services to assist the Board, Staff, and Community in developing a comprehensive strategic plan. The plan will include a mission statement, goals, measurable objectives, and proposed activities to meet community needs for the next five years (2023-2027). Additional details can be found in the request for proposals.

– Posted 9/10/22

Circulation Assistant – Aldrich Library (Barre, VT)

Aldrich Public Library is hiring!

Located in Central Vermont, Aldrich Library serves the communities of Barre City and Barre Town at two locations. Our historic Barre City building houses a collection of over 60,000 titles and accommodates over 70,000 visitors annually.

We are currently seeking a friendly and service-oriented Circulation Assistant. The Circulation Assistant works with a team of librarians and the circulation team to connect patrons to literature and information in various mediums. See the attached job description for more information.

This position will work 30 hours per week, including some evenings and rotating Saturdays. Rate of pay will start at $15.90 per hour with additional benefits including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.

Visit www.aldrichpubliclibrary.org/get-involved for more information, or email resume and cover letter to AldrichDirector@gmail.com.

– Posted 9/8/22

Library Assistant – Cavendish Fletcher Community Library (Cavendish, VT)

The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant who has a love of reading for 18 hours per week.

…Standard Schedule: 12 to 6 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

…Extra 2 hours for Everybody Eats Program on Wednesdays from 10 to 12 until expected end of program in March 2023.

…Extra hours to cover librarian’s vacation/sick days.

The Cavendish Library is a unique municipal library that operates as a library for the Town of Cavendish community and a part-time school library for the Cavendish Town Elementary School.

Cavendish is a small rural town with a population of 1,400 located on Route 131 twenty miles from Claremont, New Hampshire, and three miles from Okemo Mountain Resort in Ludlow, Vermont. The Cavendish Town Elementary is a K-6 school with 80 students and is attached to the library.

Responsibilities:

Present a welcoming attitude to all patrons in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.
Assist/advise people on how to locate library materials and how to use the library computers and online resources.
Set up new patrons, check items in and out via computer.
Use of discretion regarding patron privacy.
Process and maintain the library materials.
Organize and reshelve returned items.
Collaborate with librarian in using various social media platforms to promote library activities/programs to the public.
Support librarian and participate in various library events.
Examine material on shelves to verify accuracy of placement.
Identify material in need of repair/replacement.

Other Skills and Experience:

Familiarity with computers (google suite and website maintenance), clerical skills, interpersonal and phone skills, ability to communicate clearly.

Required:

High school diploma.
Background check.

Preferred:

Library experience.
Experience working with children and working in a school environment.

Salary Range:

Hourly Position – $17 per hour. Benefits: Sick Leave

Send Resume to Peggy Svec at cavendishlibrary573@gmail.com

– Posted 8/16/22

Community Resource Coordinator – Pawlet Public Library (Pawlet, VT)

Community Resource Coordinator Opening
Part-Time: 12 hours / week; $17 / hour

Pawlet Public Library is in search of a Community Resource Coordinator. Our small municipal library is a community hub that provides a wealth of services and programming. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in development and communications management for a library or nonprofit organization.

The candidate should have experience in managing fundraising campaigns, database functions, website and social media platforms, and a strong understanding of community development principles and practices in a library or nonprofit organization setting. This is a part time position that will require some evenings and weekends.

The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for managing monthly meetings of Town and community organization leadership, fundraising campaigns, and serves as the social media/website coordinator.

The Pawlet Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is open until filled. Interested candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to the Director of the Pawlet Public Library, at director.pawletpub@gmail.com. Priority will be given to applications received by September 1, 2022.

For a complete job description visit our website at www.pawletpubliclibrary.com.

– Posted 8/5/22

Collections Manager – Waterbury Historical Society (Waterbury, VT)

The Waterbury Historical Society seeks a part-time collections manager to catalog and maintain its collection of artifacts, photographs, historical documents, and other items.

The Collections Manager is a contracted employee of the Town of Waterbury at a rate of $20.00 per hour, for a maximum of 20 hours per week.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Oversee the organization, cataloging, and storage of all current and new items in the collection according to industry best practices, under the guidance of the Board of Directors.
Supervise cataloguers, and general volunteers in the record-keeping, organization, and care of the collection.
Collaborate with and advise the Accession/Deaccession Committee to recommend to the Board of Directors items to be accepted or removed from the collection, in keeping with approved policies.
Develop and maintain documentation for deeds of gift, loans of collection items, and hosting of temporary exhibits.
Work closely with the curator to refresh exhibits and provide guided tours on an appointment basis.
Attend monthly board meetings and report to the Board of Directors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong research, interpretive, and writing skills.
Passion for history and enthusiasm for sharing that history with the community.
Knowledge of and comfort with computer technology for online searches, document creation and management, photographing, scanning, and uploading.
Willingness to learn.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in using PastPerfect or similar digital archival industry standard platform.
Knowledge of Vermont/Waterbury history.

TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest and resume by email to Cheryl Casey, WHS President, at communitymgr.whs@gmail.com. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

ABOUT US
Waterbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization and the keeper of the historical archives of the Town of Waterbury, Vermont. WHS also has a modest but growing museum, quarterly programs that draw from our collection of Waterbury history, and an active membership. The museum and programs are free and open to the public.

– Posted 8/5/22

Cataloger & Metadata Librarian – Vermont Historical Society (Barre, VT)

The Vermont Historical Society seeks a Cataloger & Metadata Librarian. The Cataloger & Metadata Librarian supports enhanced discovery and access to the collections of the Leahy Library of Vermont Historical Society through original manuscript cataloging and digitization. The Cataloger & Metadata Librarian will be an integral member of the team currently planning and developing a state-wide digital collections platform. This librarian will also be responsible for cataloging single-folder manuscript collections in the MARC format, enhancing the library’s legacy indexing systems. The Cataloger & Metadata Librarian will work closely with the Assistant Librarian to maintain consistency of description and access points with the Leahy Library’s existing catalogs. This librarian will also contribute metadata and scans to the library’s existing digital archives.

This is a full time (40 hours/week), one year position with the possibility of extension. Starting salary $21.10/hour with an increase after six months, along with generous benefits. A full job description and application instructions can be found here: https://vermonthistory.org/career-opportunities

– Posted 7/21/22