Library Dial-A-Story Content Developer (open until filled)

Posted on October 27, 2020 by

The Galecia Group, based in Petaluma, CA
Remote position

The Library Dial-A-Story Content Developer will be responsible for:

* reviewing online archives of public domain children’s stories to find stories suitable for today.
* working with publishers to secure Library Dial-A-Story licensing for modern stories.
* producing audio recordings of stories and uploading them to our Library Dial-A-Story system.
* copy-editing story transcripts for our printable Library Dial-A-Story “Read-Along Guides.”
* surveying libraries to determine what children’s stories are most popular.

Working environment:

* This will be a part-time contractor (1099) position, working remotely from anywhere in the United States, for an estimated 6 to 10 hours per week.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Consulting Firm, No Closing Date, Out of State, Remote position

Library Administrative Assistant (11/11/20)

Posted on October 26, 2020 by

Teton County Library
Jackson, Wyoming

Under basic supervision, performs a wide variety of administrative and technical support functions of a responsible nature in relieving a Library Director or Division Manager of technical, organizational, and administrative duties; performs special assignments and resolves operational issues, using knowledge of the operations and policies of Teton County Library. Knowledge of library administration policies, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, and personnel rules.

Hiring Range: $40,414.00 – $42,473.00

Housing Assistance: Library Foundation Housing Assistance up to $3,000 per year.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Closes November 2020, Out of State, Public Library

Library Assistant, Senior (11/06/2020)

Posted on October 26, 2020 by

Teton County Library
Jackson, Wyoming

Community engagement, assists in the delivery of a variety of literature-based programs and activities including story-time, library tours and instruction; afterschool programming; summer reading, and STEAM programs.  Circulation desk procedures. Perform complex bibliographic searches using a wide variety of manual and automated databases and on-standard resources. Assist with developing specific areas of the Library collection, including evaluation, selection, and weeding.

Housing Assistance: Library Foundation Housing Assistance up to $3,000 per year.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Closes November 2020, Out of State, Public Library

Area Manager (closes 11/12/2020)

Posted on October 22, 2020 by

Jackson County Library Services
Jackson County, Oregon

This position oversees both the Medford and the Central Point branch locations. 

The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives, innovation, and delivery of effective and efficient library services for assigned region. The Area Manager creates and maintains an enriching environment that promotes and sustains accountability, efficiencies, collaboration, continuous learning, and high-quality customer service. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned branch(es) in its region and directly supervises a team of paraprofessional and professional staff. This position also provides leadership to staff throughout the library system to organize and promote excellence in community engagement efforts with the goal of creating a thriving library in its Jackson County community.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Closes November 2020, Oregon, Public Library

Lending Services Evening and Weekend Manager (open until filled)

Posted on October 22, 2020 by

University of Oregon Libraries
Eugene, Oregon

Description of position: The individual in this position reports to the Head of Access Services. The incumbent provides administrative, operations, and personnel management in the Lending Services unit of the Access Services Department. Responsibilities include supervising and managing 3.0 FTE classified employees and approximately 10.5 FTE part-time student assistants; managing annual student wage budget of approximately $200K; helping to ensure safety and security of library resources and users; understanding and appropriately responding to the needs of library customers; helping manage and oversee public services at the Checkout & Reserves Desk; administering extended hours (24/7) during academic terms, and liaising with UO PD security officers, and managing the maintenance of Knight Library’s physical collection.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Academic Library, No Closing Date, Oregon

Knowledge Management Consultant (open until filled)

Posted on October 22, 2020 by

Kaiser Permanente Research
Oakland, California

The Knowledge Management Consultant plans, designs, develops, implements, and manages a variety of digital resources and knowledge management initiatives to create a holistic picture of research productivity at Kaiser Permanente. This includes prioritizing work and managing deadlines for multiple digital projects with competing demands.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in No Closing Date, Out of State, Special Library

Assistant Director, Support Services (closes 11/9/2020)

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

Jackson County Library Services
Jackson County, Oregon

The Assistant Director of Support Services oversees the system wide support services functions of a 15-branch system providing vision and leadership in the areas of Digital Services, Technical Services, Collection Development, and Information Technology. The Assistant Director supports the JCLS mission, vision and values through exceptional leadership and dedicated customer focus. This position serves on the core administrative team for JCLS and helps promote the library and its services to the Jackson County community.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Closes November 2020, Oregon, Public Library

Social Worker (closes 11/3/2020)

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

Jackson County Library Services
Jackson County, Oregon

Works directly with patrons needing social service assistance by providing information, support, and referrals to appropriate organizations. Actively connects with library patrons to build ongoing relationships without direct case management. Serves as a resource for library staff. Models effective techniques for working with patrons experiencing mental health, substance abuse, unstable housing, or exclusion issues. Represents JCLS’s interests in interactions with area social service agencies, governmental entities, and other relevant organizations.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Closes November 2020, Oregon, Public Library

Branch Manager (open until filled)

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

Goldendale Community Library
Goldendale, Washington

We are seeking a compassionate and innovative manager to lead and develop a team of seven employees in our amazing Goldendale Community Library. The primary responsibilities of the position are managing the branch and Klickitat County bookmobile service along with a branch supervisor, serving the public, conducting programming, and attending community events as the library representative with the help of a part-time Klickitat County outreach librarian who works under the Outreach and Community Partnership Division. Because of the rural nature of this community library, the branch manager must be willing to drive long distances.

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in No Closing Date, Out of State, Public Library

Library Director (closes 11/14/2020)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by

Langlois Public Library District
Langlois, Oregon

The LPL Board is seeking a friendly, creative, dynamic individual to fill the position of Library Director. The Director will be responsible for the administration of all library functions within the goals, guidelines, and policies established by the Library Board. The Director will provide a leadership role within the library, the community, and the library profession and serve as the official representative of the library.   

Link to the full job announcement.

Posted in Closes November 2020, Oregon, Public Library