Research Data Librarian, Dartmouth Libraries, Hanover, NH

Dartmouth Libraries is seeking a Research Data Librarian to join our growing Research Facilitation department. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting data-intensive research and teaching across Dartmouth, with a primary focus on economics and business support.  We are looking for a collaborative, thoughtful professional who values inclusivity, diverse perspectives, and is passionate about advancing data-driven research and learning.

As the liaison to the economics department, the Research Data Librarian will provide expert research support, develop and lead curricular and co-curricular educational initiatives, and guide data-related collection strategies tailored to Dartmouth's evolving needs. Additionally, the Research Data Librarian will collaborate with other data-intensive disciplines, programs, and centers across campus, including dedicating 25% of its time to supporting the Tuck School of Business.  This role also  involves developing, delivering, and assessing impactful research services and contributing to the broader implementation of research data support at Dartmouth.

If you have experience working with data resources, supporting data-rich research and teaching, and enjoy collaborating in a dynamic academic environment, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
ALA-accredited masters degree in library and/or information science, or an advanced subject or professional degree; and 2 plus years of relevant postgraduate experience.

● Experience preparing data for analysis, visualization, and other procedures

● Knowledge of and proficiency with key information resources in economics, business, and/or finance.

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and effectively in groups.

● Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects.

● Demonstrated skill and enthusiasm for outreach and engagement.

Hiring Wage Range:
$68,200 – $85,300

Other Considerations/Requirements:
This is a hybrid work location eligible position.

How to submit an application/resume:
Interested?
You can learn more about the position and apply at:  
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78174

Closing date for submissions:  5/15/2025

 

Temporary Reference & Research Services Assistant Librarian, Fitchburg State University Library, Fitchburg, MA

About Fitchburg State University:
Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:
The Full-Time Temporary Reference & Research Services Librarian will be the primary reference librarian working with the tenure-track librarians to provide reference and research services to the University community, participate in collection development liaison duties, and participate in related projects during the academic year. The Reference and Research Librarian will also assist in the supervision of student workers in reference/research duties.

Works under the guidance of the MSCA librarians, and is under the administrative supervision of the Library Dean.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision of student worker assistants.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in the Research Help Desk rotation. Answer both ready reference and in-depth reference questions by IM, chat, email, phone and in-person.
Create/revise reference, subject and topic research guides.
Project: Review, update and build out the Research Help Desk's FAQ on LibAnswers (Springshare platform).
Project: Participate in the redesign and conversion of the library's LibGuides (Springshare platform) based on the library's established best practices and the outcomes of a recently completed accessibility review.
Project: Develop and update ready reference video tutorials.

Shared Responsibilities:
Acts as library liaison to selected academic departments for both graduate and undergraduate programs.
Provides collection development duties - evaluation, resource selection, weeding, etc. - in selected subject areas.
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Required at Hire:
A Masters of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program or an equivalent Master's degree, such as a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or a Master of Library Science and Information Science (MLS/MLIS), with degree awarded before start date.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.

Preferred Qualifications (List knowledge, skills, abilities):
Experience providing reference and research services in an academic environment.
Demonstrated understanding of the information needs of undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
Interest, experience or coursework related to academic librarianship.
Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations.

Salary:
According to the MSCA Bargaining Contract

Please submit cover letter, CV and three professional references.

Full-time Contract Time Period:
August 11, 2025 - May 15, 2026

Union:
MSCA

Application Instructions:
https://fitchburg.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=187359

Please click CONTACT US if you need assistance applying

Closing date for submissions:
5/11/2025

 

Interim Public Library Director, Newmarket Public Library, Newmarket, NH

The Newmarket Public Library is seeking an Interim Library Director with administrative and supervisory experience to manage the daily operations of the library and to oversee a staff of 2 full-time and 5 part-time employees.  This is a part-time position of 15-20 hours a week. It is anticipated this position will last at least two months.
This position starts immediately.
The Newmarket Library has a collection of 38,000+ items, has an active children’s department, a busy calendar of programs and book discussions. The library is open 47 hours a week. The library strives to provide a community centered library for the town of Newmarket.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following are intended to be examples of various types of work that may be required.
• Schedule staff,
• Prepare and submit payroll and bills to the town hall,
• Desk coverage as needed.
• Attend Trustees’ meetings.  
• Saturday and evening hours may be required.

Salary
The salary for this position is $45 dollars an hour.

Required Skills
• Strong public service commitment.
• Ability to develop good working relations with staff and the public.
• Good organizational skills.
• Technical experience with circulation software and other library applications.
• Management and supervisory experience in a public library.

Qualifications
MLS is preferred.  Library administrative and public service experience is essential.
Please send letters of application, or letters of interest and inquiries to Mary Mahoney, Vice Chair, Library Board of Trustees, 1 Elm Street, Newmarket NH 03857. Email: mahoneym45@gmail.com

Teen/Emerging Tech Librarian, Gilford Public Library, Gilford, NH

Come join our team in beautiful Gilford providing excitement in engaging, nurturing and mentoring teens. Our busy and active library is looking for an energetic customer-service oriented Teen Librarian who will oversee services to teens, provide computer support and technical assistance, assist in cataloging, and assist patrons with their needs in the library.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manages daily operations of the Teen Room and Teen Areas ensuring highest quality of services.
• Develops and presents engaging and innovative programming to teens.
• Selects materials to develop collection that offers relevant resources.
• Works cooperatively with Children’s Librarians and other staff maintaining consistency.
• Works regularly assigned shifts at public service desks, mainly teen and adult circulation.
• Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing computer-related/device technology problems.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with the schools and other Town Departments.
• Promotes the library through press releases, social media, and other forms of written and oral communication.
• Contributes statistical and narrative reports to the Director.
• Pursues professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:
• Track record of excellent service to children and/or young adults with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to STEM education and comfort using technology with patrons.
• A curious, life-long learner with a positive can-do attitude and ability to see a silver- lining in any situation.
• Patience in teaching others.
• Highly effective collaboration skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritize competing duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of current trends in public libraries and young adult culture.
• Master Degree in Library and Information Science preferred.

Full benefit package.

Hours: Full-time with regular evening and occasional weekend hours required. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Katherine Dormody, Library Director Katherine@gilfordlibrary.org

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://piperlibraryfiles.com/ckfinder/connector?command=Proxy&lang=en&type=Gilford&currentFolder=%2F&hash=65b7b9a88d03ee45c0a38a3ef19876e8c0052ca9&fileName=Teen-Emerging%20Tech%20Librarian-%20help%20wanted.pdf

Open until filled. Position is open until filled and application will be reviewed immediately.

Closing date for submissions: 05/21/2025

 

Library Director, Maxfield Public Library, Loudon, NH

The Maxfield Public Library is seeking a new Library Director who is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional, and possesses excellent leadership skills.

The Maxfield Public Library recently received a modern expansion and boasts a fireplace reading area, children's craft and activities room, and large multi-purpose meeting room with a kitchenette and an array of digital media equipment.

Loudon is only 5 miles from Concord, the State Capitol. Other great attractions like the White Mountains, Boston, the seacoast, and skiing, are all within a one-hour drive. Loudon is a quaint New Hampshire town and nearly half of our residents are registered library card holders and patrons of the Library. The new Library Director will be leading our outstanding current staff including a full-time Youth Services Librarian.

Salary and Benefits:

Full time, 40 hours per week, position with an annual salary range of $53,000 to $58,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Responsibilities:

Provides positive leadership for the staff. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with library patrons and responds positively to community requests and input.
Represents the Library and is actively involved with the community and makes a strong effort to involve the Maxfield Public Library in local Loudon events, functions, local grade school, and organizations.
Ensures that the Maxfield Public Library is up to date with current trends along with new and innovative ideas to ensure the best possible experience for the community.
Evaluates operations and activities of the library, plans for future needs, develops library collections, and adopts and implements new services and oversees the Maxfield Public Library budget.

Complete job description is available at http://maxfieldlibrary.com

A Bachelor's Degree is required, with at least three years library or equivalent experience. A Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and/or experience as a library director is preferred.

A full benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and retirement.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a resume with examples of accomplishments, and two (2) professional references. Recent MLS graduates are encouraged to apply. Send resumes and references to:emosermaxlib@loudonnh.org. Position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

URL (Link) to online job description/application):

https://maxfieldlibrary.com/Pages/Index/229906/job-opportunities

All applicants subject to background check. Maxfield Public Library is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Library Technician II, Sandown Public Library, Sandown, NH

This position is responsible for all operations associated with all circulation services related to the operation of the library. It requires extensive knowledge of library services, principles, practices, and procedures, including copyright and confidentiality laws. This position requires accuracy, self-direction, and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Strong customer service skills are essential.

Essential Functions of the Position:

- Supervises circulation staff & pages.
- Supervises the circulation of all library materials obtained from outside sources.
- Maintains and coordinates responsibility for filling all interlibrary requests from requesting libraries as well as local library patrons.
- Maintains interlibrary loan transactions and enforces interlibrary policies (overdue materials, replacements, etc.).
- Supervises and coordinates collection management responsibilities including de-selection process, shelf maintenance, and book displays.
- Coordinates staff to complete weeding and inventory projects.
- Assists Director in collection development process by reading reviews, recommending materials based on ILL requests and knowledge of collection, ordering materials, and promoting the collection.
- Plans and arranges displays and provide readers’ advisory service as requested to stimulate interest in the library and its collections.
- Plans and prepares informational brochures for public distribution.
- Processes and prepares library overdue notices for mailing on a planned, regular basis.
- Staffs the circulation desk, registers borrowers, checks out material to users, returns material from users, assesses, and clears fines and processes holds as requested.
- Assists patrons by analyzing inquiries, providing readers advisory, identifying material, and providing telephone and/or email reference service to respond to specialized patron needs.
- Assists patrons by providing Internet search assistance.
- Provides customer service to resolve patron complaints or problems.
- Searches online databases and matches document information with patron requests.
- Provides various clerical support services.
- Carries out policies established by the Board of Trustees, always dealing with the public in a professional manner.
- Effectively communicates the library’s activities and services to the public in the library.
- Demonstrates a commitment to learning new skills and ideas that support the library’s mission and goals.
- Participates in all staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as required by the Director.

Required Knowledge:

- Knowledge of library services, principles, practices, and procedures, including copyright and confidentiality laws.
- Knowledge of customer service principles.
- Knowledge of research techniques.
- Operational knowledge of standard office and AV equipment.
- Knowledge of computer technology (hardware/software) including automated library systems, CD-ROM products and the Internet.
- Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system and modified cataloging.
- Knowledge of filing techniques.
- Knowledge of the New Hampshire State Library database, including the Interlibrary Loan and Search modules.

Required Skills:

• Skills in communication sufficient to ensure quality services to diverse public library users.
- Skills in use of a computer.
- Ability to work on a multi-task-oriented basis as needed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evening, weekends, and emergencies.
- Ability to use a networked computer system to obtain information from a variety of software applications.
- Ability to use the Internet to obtain credible research information.
 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. A combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skill and ability, may be considered.

Benefits:

Paid vacation and sick time.

How to submit an application/resume:

Email resume/CV, cover letter, and list of 3 references to Brittney Bergholm, Library Director, at director@sandownlibrary.us

URL (Link) to online job description/application):

https://sandownlibrary.us/were-hiring

Closing date for submissions:

Open until filled.

Head of Collection Services, Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME

The University of Maine Libraries seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Head of the Collection Services Department. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of academic collections at UMaine, as well as oversight of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Cataloging and Metadata management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to ensure equitable access to scholarly resources, support research and teaching needs, and foster an inclusive, user-centered approach to collection development.

As a member of the library leadership team, this role contributes to overall planning as well as policy development and strategic initiatives for Fogler Library in Orono and Merrill Library in Machias. The position also provides oversight for University of Maine System Libraries (UMSL)-wide acquisitions and resource-sharing partnerships, ensuring UMaine remains at the forefront of academic library services. Typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Master's degree in Library & Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.

Demonstrated leadership experience in academic library collection development, acquisitions, or resource management.

Experience managing budgets for library acquisitions and negotiating license agreements for electronic resources, including consortium (system and/or regional) level acquisitions and e-licensing.

Working knowledge of bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems with an emphasis on collection management, including experience with automated library systems analysis.
 
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with faculty, librarians, and external partners.

Benefits:
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

Hiring Wage Range:
$75,000 to $85,000

Other Considerations/Requirements:
Preferred:

Experience with Alma Library Management System acquisition and resource management functions.

Experience managing metadata, cataloging, or interlibrary loan operations.

Experience developing open access and scholarly communication initiatives.

Working knowledge of bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems with interlibrary loan and cataloging functions.

How to submit an application/resume:
Submit via website.

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/1281/?lastSelectedFacet=ORGANIZATIONS&mode=location&selectedOrganizationsFacet=300000014113612

Closing date for submissions: 5/30/2025