Thursday, October 8, 2020

Library Assistant, Part-time, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy (NH)

Gay-Kimball Library Job Opening
Library Assistant

Do you thrive on delivering excellent customer service?  Are you tech-savvy and an avid reader?  We are looking for a person who enjoys interacting with the public, is detail-oriented, and has excellent communication and technology skills.

This position requires:

  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and electronically
  • Ability to utilize automated circulation system and to execute circulation policies and procedures
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to deal with multiple tasks and give friendly, respectful, helpful service to all library users
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Helping patrons locate library materials
  • Checking in/out library materials
  • Assisting patrons with digital media
  • Registering new patrons
  • Collection maintenance tasks
  • Interlibrary loan processing
  • Computer/Printing assistance and troubleshooting

Qualifications:

  • High school/GED required; some college coursework preferred
  • Library experience preferred
  • Exemplary customer service skills with customer service experience
  • Computer literacy expected including but not limited to Internet apps, MS Office and the ability to troubleshoot
  • Sound judgment, initiative, tact and courtesy, attention to detail, and organized
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patrons, staff, etc.
  • Ability to lift boxes and books and push book carts weighing upwards of 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, sit, bend, and reach

Set schedule (non-negotiable): Tues. 10:30a –7p Wed. & Thurs. 2p - 7p, plus two Saturdays a month 9:45a-2p. Approximately 18-22 hours a week.  Wage range $12 – $13.50 hr depending on experience.  

This is not a benefits eligible position.

Position is open until filled with a first review of applicants beginning immediately.  For a complete job description, please go to www.troylibrary.us/library-assistant-job-description .

Send letter of interest and resumé to: library@troylibrary.us   EOE.

Email questions to: library@troylibrary.us


Youth Librarian, Ingalls Memorial Library, Rindge (NH)

Full-Time Youth Librarian Position
Ingalls Memorial Library (https://www.ingallslibrary.com/)
Rindge, NH

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Library Director, the Youth Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Youth Services and oversees all services to children and teens.  Selects and organizes materials, designs and implements programs and promotes the library in the schools and in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manages the daily operations of Youth Services to ensure the highest quality service.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of all programs and outreach efforts for youth aged 0 – 18.
  • Maintains a welcoming, helpful library atmosphere for patrons and colleagues.
  • Creates library promotional materials and displays.
  • Evaluates and selects materials for children and teens to ensure the availability of a well-rounded, current collection.
  • Plans, executes, and evaluates a wide variety of on- and off-site programs for children, teens, and/or their caregivers to heighten library visibility, market the library and its resources, and/or meet community needs.
  • Cultivates and maintains relationships within the community, including schools, other town department s and outside organizations, to strengthen the Youth Services program.
  • Promotes the library, its materials, programs and services via press releases, social media, public speaking, and other forms of written and oral communication.
  • Assists Director in developing departmental budget for materials, supplies and programs, and tracks spending versus budgets.
  • Under supervision of the Director, maintains assigned web pages on the library’s website.
  • Searches and applies for grants for children’s- and teen-related programs, services and collections.
  • Pursues professional development opportunities to maintain knowledge of the field.
  • Enthusiastically and energetically advocates for Youth Services.
  • Assumes responsibility for operation of the library in the absence of Director.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Completion or anticipated completion of Master’s Degree in Library Science from  ALA-accredited program.

Position Hours: This is a full-time (35 hours per week).  Evening and occasional weekend hours are required.

Salary Range: $16.50 to $18.50 per hour.  This job includes full insurance benefits, pension, vacation and paid sick time.

A full job description may be viewed at:  https://www.ingallslibrary.com/youth-librarian.html

To apply, please send resumé to Library Director, PO Box 224, Rindge, NH 03461 or email to info@ingallslibrary.com.

Position will remain open until filled.


Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Library Director, Leominster Public Library, Leominster (MA)

JOB OPENING
LEOMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
FULL-TIME
LIBRARY DIRECTOR


The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees seeks an innovative, dynamic, community-minded leader with proven management skills to serve as Library Director.  

The library serves the 43,000 residents of Leominster, as well as many non-residents from the surrounding communities of North Central Massachusetts.  Located in the downtown area of one of Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities, the library is housed in a 1910 Carnegie library building that was renovated and expanded to a 44,500 square foot facility in 2007.  This busy customer-service oriented library receives strong municipal support, and is well respected in the community, presenting almost 500 programs for all ages annually with a $1.6M budget, a dedicated staff of 22 FTE, volunteers, and a dynamic Friends’ organization.

Working under the direction of the Board, and under the supervision of the Mayor, the Library Director is responsible for overall management of the library’s staff, services, programs, and facility to ensure it effectively meets the cultural, educational, informational, and recreational needs of the community.  

Candidates must possess experience with municipal finance, personnel management, facility management and library technology, as well as having successfully worked with a Board of Trustees, municipal officials and community/professional organizations.  The ability to articulate the vision and role of the library in the community and to advocate for the library is essential.  The ideal candidate must be a proven problem solver with strong decision making capabilities.

Qualifications:  Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in Library Science, including a Certificate of Professional Librarianship issued by the MA Board of Library Commissioners;  a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible library experience, with 3 or more years of proven budgetary experience and personnel management.   Previous experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a public library is highly desirable.  

Selected candidate must successfully pass a CORI, pre-employment physical with drug screening and background check.

SALARY RANGE $87,547 - $113,206  negotiable, commensurate with experience.  

Excellent benefits package, including starting four weeks paid vacation.

Application deadline is October 31, 2020.

Applicants should send Letter of Interest, Resumé, and Contact information for three references to:

Wendy Hurley, HR Director
City Hall
25 West Street
Leominster, MA 01453
whurley@leominster-ma.gov
EOE/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION


Monday, October 5, 2020

Youth Services Department Aide, Part-time, Merrimack Public Library, Merrimack (NH)

Title: Youth Services Department Aide (part-time) 
 
Description: The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a positive team-player to work in our fast-paced Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate will have creative problem-solving skills and can be attentive to details while exhibiting a commitment to our library's mission. Duties include creating and leading innovative programs for children and teens in both an in-person and virtual environment; providing readers' advisory services and guidance in locating library materials; assisting patrons in the use of library computers and online services; attending outreach events Please refer to the full job description on the website.

Hours: Schedule of 15-20 hours/week includes morning and afternoon shifts, one evening each week and rotating weekends. While the library is operating under modified hours due to COVID-19, flexibility in scheduling is expected. 

Qualifications: Candidate must be age 18 or older. HS diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred. Competency in computer use including Microsoft Office products and internet searching required; familiarity of social media preferred. Prior library experience and/or customer service experience preferred. Experience working with children and teens and/or knowledge of children's and teen literature preferred. Artistic and creative skills are also desirable. MLIS students are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: October 17, 2020 or until position is filled.

Salary: $12.00/hr

To Apply: Submit resumé, cover letter, a completed Merrimack Public Library Job Application form, and list of three professional references to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org or via USPS to: Yvette Couser, Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH  03054


Circulation Department Aide, Part-time, Merrimack Public Library, Merrimack (NH)

Merrimack Public Library

Title: Circulation Department Aide (part-time) 

Duties: The Merrimack Public Library is looking for a positive team-player to work in our fast-paced Circulation Department.  The ideal candidate will be a flexible team player, have creative problem-solving abilities and can be attentive to details while exhibiting a commitment to our library’s mission.  Duties include: checking in and out library materials, processing patron reserve materials, processing financial transactions; providing general assistance to the public in person and on the phone. Please refer to the full job description on the website.

Hours: Schedule of 14 hours/week includes day morning/afternoon shifts, one evening each week and rotating weekends. While the library is operating under modified hours due to COVID-19, flexibility in scheduling is expected.
 
Qualifications: Candidate must be age 18 or older.  HS diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.  Competency in computer use including  Microsoft Office products and internet searching required; familiarity of social media preferred. Prior library experience and/or customer service experience preferred.  

Closing date: October 17 or until position is filled.

Salary: 
$12.00/hr

To Apply: Submit resumé, cover letter, completed MPL Job Application, and list of three references to Yvette Couser at ycouser@merrimacklibrary.org or via USPS to: Merrimack Public Library, 470 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH  03054