library director

Valier Public Library

<p>The position is a highly responsible administrative work involving the direction of a broad range of public library functions.</p><p>Work involves responsibility for the management of the public library collection and for the provision of library services to patrons and community organizations.</p><p>The position includes policy recommendation, exceptional customer service, strong interpersonal skills along with making difficult library decisions.</p><p>The work requires that the employee have thorough knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of the public library field, also that continuing education credits are achieved and maintained.</p><p>Serves as the secretary with the Board of Trustees</p><p>Works under the administrative direction of the Library Board of Directors</p><p>o Administers assigned area of library operations to achieve goals within available resources</p><p>a) plans and organizes programs and substitute workload</p><p>b) trains, motivates and evaluates substitutes</p><p>c) reviews progress and completes change as needed</p><p>d) maintains neatness of public area including desks, counters, shelves, tables and personal space visible to the public</p><p>o Provides professional advice on library issues to trustees and makes required presentations</p><p>o Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to substitutes and the general public</p><p>o Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget</p><p>a) performs cost control activities</p><p>b) monitors revenues and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control</p><p>c) prepares annual budget requests</p><p>d) assures effective and efficient use of funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time</p><p>e) writes/oversees grant proposals and submissions</p><p>f) Creates, organizes and implements solicitation of donations and/or gifts to the library, reviews and acknowledges receipt of donations and/or gifts</p><p>o Selects books, DVDs, periodicals, newspapers, and all other items contained in the library</p><p>a) prepares library claims</p><p>b) ensures library is updated and is responsible for the supervision and weeding of the collection</p><p>c) inspects all materials purchased for the library</p><p>o Organizes and assists with special programs for patrons of the library</p><p>o Assists patrons in selecting items, helps with reference and circulation</p><p>o Provides required reports for the state and maintains operating records</p><p>o Performs miscellaneous duties, such as:</p><p>a) answering the phone</p><p>b) performing library business in and around Valier</p><p>c) setting up for programs and circulation desk</p><p>o Must have advanced computer skills and be able to assist staff and patrons with technical issues within reason</p><p>o Must attend library and professional meetings and participates in regional and statewide professional activities.</p><p>o Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of public library functions</p><p>o Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of public administration as applied to a public library</p><p>o Thorough knowledge of computers and the Internet, especially integrated library systems software, Microsoft Office, and similar software programs</p><p>o Thorough ability to administer the activities of a public library</p><p>o Thorough ability to make decisions in an environment of limited resources and competing claims</p><p>o Thorough ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies and the general public</p><p>o Excellent communications skills both verbal and written</p><p>o Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents</p><p>o Ability to prioritize work, meet established deadlines and attend to detail as appropriate</p><p>o Ability to handle multiple and simultaneous tasks</p><p>o Skill in sensitively and effectively responding to inquiries and complaints from patrons and the business community</p><p>o Ability to effectively prepare and present information to the Board and public groups, when necessary</p><p>o Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions</p><p>This position is 40 hours per week</p><p>Valid driver&rsquo;s license and proof of insurance</p><p>(circulation system); office computer, including word processing and data base management software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; automobile</p><p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.</p><p>The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</p><p>Hand-eye coordination is necessary.</p><p>The work environment&rsquo;s characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.</p><p>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, understanding that the Valier Public Library is frequently busy with students from classes or patrons that are children.</p><p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.</p><p>Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference and criminal background check.</p><p>The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Library Board as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.</p><p>o A college degree from an accredited college or university preferably with library or business administration experience</p><p>o Supervisory experience is preferred OR</p><p>o An equivalent combination of education and experience</p><p>o Must complete Library Administrator Track Training (Continuing Education Units)</p><p>This position is full time, year-round with the expectation that the director will be staffing the library during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Exceptions to this are when attending training and meetings away from the facility, holding presentations or if the hours of operation need to change based on Board approval. When using PTO (Paid Time Off), the director is responsible to find a substitute or volunteer to fill in based on Policy. Beginning salary for the director will be based on experience.</p><p>The director shall be entitled to two (2) weeks eighty (80) hours Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.</p><p>Pay: $36,504.00 - $41,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Library Director

Hollis Center Public Library

<p>The Library Director is a part-time, hands-on administrative role responsible for the daily operations of the Hollis Center Public Library, a vibrant, non-municipal, rural library. Key responsibilities include supervising all library staff, managing adult services, program planning, collection development, volunteer oversight, and community outreach. Working under the guidance of the Board of Trustees, you will play a vital role in maintaining our professional yet warm and welcoming community space.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li>Oversee general operation of adult, young adult, genealogy and children's services.</li><li>Maintain catalog and circulation systems, and participation in interlibrary loan program.</li><li>Implement improvements in collection, adding, weeding and withdrawing as needed.</li><li>Evaluate circulation materials and grow library collections.</li><li>Partner with Board of Trustees in support of open communications, policy recommendations, long-range planning, and fundraising.</li><li>Support creating and compliance of operational budget, manage the materials budget and petty cash, and submit bills to treasurer.</li><li>Maintain contracts with publishers, organizations, local service providers and suppliers.</li><li>Evaluate library statistics and compile regular reports, and materials budget.</li><li>Patron and donor tracking and communications.</li><li>Recruit, train, supervise and engage volunteers.</li><li>Train and supervise small staff, implement personnel policies and oversee staff development.</li><li>Design, develop and direct library programs, services, and events, including collaboration with neighboring libraries to enhance use of resources.</li><li>Identify and report maintenance needs and maintain clutter-free environment.</li><li>Schedule library hours, volunteers, programming and outside group use of facility.</li><li>Represent and promote the Library in local schools, organizations and events.</li><li>Contribute to social media and website, promote library in local community and news media.</li><li>Support grant applications and adherence to grant requirements.</li><li>Manage and grow local, state, district and professional affiliations.</li><li>Attend Select Board budget meetings and other town meetings, as requested in support of the library.</li></ul><p>MLS and library director experience, or comparable program management experience, required.</p><p>The position includes bending, reaching, lifting up to 35 pounds, and using computers.</p><p>Regular Schedule 22 hours per week based on Library Hours with Saturdays and one evening per week required.</p><p>Interested Candidates should email a resume and note of interest to deboraharvey129@gmail.com.</p><p>Hollis Center Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

University of Vermont

<div><div><div><div>Posting Details
<p>Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.</p>
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<div><div>The University of Vermont (UVM) Libraries seek an experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking professional to serve as director of Collection Management Services (CMS). The director provides visionary leadership, fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, facilitates communication and collaboration, supports and mentors staff, and anticipates and advocates for the information needs of our varied user communities.<br>
</div><div>Priorities include enacting a unified collections management strategy encompassing the work of multiple library units; overseeing the consolidation of collections budgets and decision-making across the UVM Libraries; building consensus around strategic decisions regarding content licensing; formulating a vision for cataloging and metadata services with an awareness of new developments and changes in the field; supporting opportunities for cooperative collection-building, archiving, and collection-management afforded by UVM&rsquo;s membership in the <b>Boston Library Consortium</b> (BLC) <b>Network Zone;</b> attending to the professional development of direct reports and creating plans for continuous learning; and nurturing an atmosphere of collegiality and respect within the CMS Department and throughout the Libraries.<br>
</div><div>We seek candidates well versed in and committed to open-access publishing initiatives and to evolving models for producing and disseminating information. They should be familiar with best practices in the management of institutional and disciplinary repositories and eager to collaborate with fellow faculty with expertise in scholarly communications and data services. Candidates should be skilled at gathering and interpreting data to inform collection development policies and practices.<br>
</div><div>We seek candidates who are confident, thoughtful, empathetic, good listeners and effective communicators. Those who have supervised, worked with, and reported to the candidate should speak highly of the candidate&rsquo;s leadership, emotional intelligence, organizational skills, and ability to inspire trust and enthusiasm. This position will be expected to cultivate strong relationships with faculty, academic centers across the institution and the University of Vermont Medical Center.</div><div>
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This position reports to the dean of libraries and oversees the work of all personnel working in cataloging and metadata, collection development and analysis, and acquisitions and electronic resources, including direct supervision of the heads of each of these sub-units. The director of CMS works collaboratively across UVM&rsquo;s three libraries: Howe Library, Dana Health Sciences Library, and Silver Special Collections library. This position provides leadership in the Libraries&rsquo; planning and operations as a member of the Dean&rsquo;s Council. This director will work with all library directors to ensure that the work of collection development, acquisitions, and cataloging is seamless and consistent with the UVM Libraries&rsquo; strategic plans, mission and goals.<br>
</div><div>Librarians at the University of Vermont hold faculty appointments without tenure. As such, librarians are expected to perform in three areas: Educational Mission (Librarianship); Scholarly and Creative Activity; and Service. Rank at time of initial hire and promotions are based upon performance in all three areas.<br>
</div><div><b>Responsibilities:</b></div><ul>
<li>Leads in collaboratively establishing and advocating for department goals, priorities, and policies in alignment with the University Libraries&rsquo; and the University&rsquo;s strategic initiatives.</li>
<li>Provides oversight and accountability for collection budgets across the Libraries, making data-informed and user-centered decisions to shape annual allocation and spending decisions.</li>
<li>Shapes and implements strategic vision for library collections. Leads the development of workflows and processes for the acquisition, description and disposal of print and electronic materials.</li>
<li>Provides strategic guidance for the cataloging of all materials in the UVM Libraries. Develops and leads the coordination of e-resource and metadata projects and services to support metadata standards, creation, workflows and interoperability between formats and systems.</li>
<li>Supports the development of faculty and staff within the department. Creates and fosters strong relationships with colleagues in collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, the Libraries as a whole, the university, and external partners and organizations.</li>
<li>Collaborates with Silver Special Collections Library and faculty cataloger on strategies for description and cataloging of rare and unique collections.</li>
<li>Collaborates with Dana Health Sciences Library to ensure that workflows, strategy and departmental outcomes support the needs of clinicians, researchers and hospital stakeholders.</li>
<li>Develops a clear and compelling vision for the ways the work of this department can promote the Libraries&rsquo; commitment to free, universal access to information and support the development of skilled researchers and informationally literate citizens.</li>
<li>Crafts cooperative collection-development and collection-management strategies with other libraries, both locally and nationally, especially within the Boston Library Consortium (BLC).</li>
<li>Cultivates a personal research agenda and service portfolio. Engages in and contributes to the profession with scholarship, creative activity, and service related to professional and scholarly interests through publications, presentations, and committee work at local, state, regional, and national levels.</li>
<li>Works with departmental faculty and staff, library colleagues and others to design and implement initiatives focused on inclusive excellence.</li><br>
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b>
</div><ul><li>A master&rsquo;s degree (M.L.S., M.S., or M.A. in Library or Information Science, or other variant) from a program accredited by the American Library Association or the equivalent professional credential in librarianship. Those who have a master&rsquo;s degree or PhD in another ﬁeld and have completed a formal program providing training as a librarian may also be eligible.</li>
<li>A record of scholarship and publications (and/or portfolio of creative activity) (a) consistent with the expectations for library associate or library full faculty at the University of Vermont and (b) of a quantity and quality that positions the candidate as an skilled and savvy mentor for faculty in their own scholarship.</li>
<li>At least five years&rsquo; professional experience in an academic library, with three or more years at a supervisory level.</li>
<li>Experience coordinating interactions between cataloging, acquisitions, and collection-development operations and demonstrated familiarity with collection-management methodologies and collection-analysis tools, and principles and practices of cataloging.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience building and managing collaborative and collegial relationships between library departments and functions.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience of leadership, management, and mentoring.</li>
<li>Experience in project management.</li>
<li>Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, faculty and staff.</li>
<li>Fluency in developments in the scholarly publishing landscape, especially in open-access publishing and efforts to make collections accessible to everyone.</li>
<li>Excellent oral, written, listening and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency with library technology, including systems similar to those employed at UVM (e.g., Alma, Libnova, etc.).</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to UVM&rsquo;s <b>Our Common Ground</b> values and to the <b>ALA</b><b> core values</b> of librarianship.</li></ul><div><br>
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Desired (Non-Essential) Qualifications:</b></div><ul>
<li>Familiarity with medical and health sciences librarianship and/or special collections.</li>
<li>Experience working with staff and/or faculty librarians in a union environment.</li>
Experience in contract negotiation and/or in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with vendors, consortia and publishers.<br>
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</li></ul><div>We seek candidates who will embrace <b>UVM&rsquo;s Our Common Ground</b>, the <b>ACRL</b><b> Diversity Standards</b>, and fundamental principles of intellectual freedom embodied in <b>UVM&rsquo;s statement on Academic Freedom</b>, the <b>ACRL</b><b> Statement on Academic Freedom</b>, and the <b>AAUP</b><b> Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure</b>. The Libraries are committed to building collections that serve an increasingly diverse curriculum, to affirming all persons and supporting all intellectually rigorous thought and traditions, to building the most diverse recruitment pools possible, to creating mentorship opportunities for colleagues, and to making our services and spaces accessible and welcoming to all.<br>
</div><div><b>Appointment, Salary, Benefits</b></div><div>
The Director has a primary appointment as an academic administrator and a secondary appointment as a Library Faculty member. Library Directors have a record of librarianship, scholarship, and service appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Library Associate Professor or above. Rank recommendation at time of initial hire will be based upon review of candidate&rsquo;s previous experience (detailed in CV). At the rank of Library Associate Professor or higher, the finalist must go through an expedited promotion process after hire to be appointed at this rank. Librarians at the University of Vermont hold faculty appointments without tenure. As such, librarians are expected to perform in three areas: Educational Mission (Librarianship), Scholarly and Creative Activity, and Service.<br>
</div><div>The salary range for this position is $100,000 &ndash; $130,000. Library Faculty are not eligible for tenure. Generous benefits package includes TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care plan, professional development funds, and 22 days of annual leave.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Our Common Ground Values Statement:</b></div><div>
As part of your application, provide a statement on how, as a faculty member and director of the Collection Management Services department, you would enhance the impact of <b>Our Common Ground Values</b> at UVM, and among the populations we serve.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Application Information:</b></div><div>
For further details about this position and to apply online, please visit our website at: <b>http://www.uvmjobs.com</b>. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, an <i>Our Common Ground</i> value statement, and a list of three professional references who can speak to issues related to academic rank.<br>
</div><div>The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than Monday, July 13, 2026. For additional information, please contact search chair Bridget Burke, <b>bridget.burke@uvm.edu</b>. Employment is subject to a successful background check.<br>
</div><div><b>Campus Profile</b>:</div><div>
The University of Vermont (UVM), established in 1791, is a top public research university. Often referred to as a Public Ivy, UVM is the largest institution of higher education in the state, with over 12,600 degree-seeking students enrolled in nine schools and colleges, including a medical school. UVM is known as a small, premier research institution, combining the faculty-student relationships found at small liberal arts colleges with the resources of a major research institution.<br>
</div><div>UVM Libraries, comprised of the David W. Howe Memorial Library, Dana Health Sciences Library, and Silver Special Collections Library, delivers distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community, the State of Vermont, and the University of Vermont Medical Center through excellence in instruction, innovation in research and scholarship, and dedication to public service. UVM Libraries uses the Alma library services platform and Primo VE discovery search interface. Atmire DSpace Open Repository hosts the institutional repository UVM ScholarWorks, and Libnova hosts an array of unique digital collections.<br>
</div><div>UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which has consistently been named a top city to live in. Uniquely situated near both Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, the surrounding area offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities year-round. Burlington enjoys excellent school systems, a dynamic and stimulating cultural scene, and a vibrant and diverse social life. It is also within a short distance of several major metropolitan areas, including Montreal, Boston, and New York City.<br>
</div><div>The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of <b>Our Common Ground</b>: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM&rsquo;s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Anticipated Pay Range</b></div>
<div>$100,000-$130,000</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Location</b></div> <div>Burlington, Vermont, United States</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Open Date</b></div> <div>06/10/2026</div>
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</div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>F3682PO</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Howe-Collectn Mgmt Svcs/58326</div>
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<div><div><b>Advertising/Posting Title</b></div> <div>Director of Collection Management Services</div>
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<div><div><b>FLSA</b></div> <div>Exempt</div>
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<div><div><b>Position Number</b></div> <div>002326</div>
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<div><div><b>Employee FTE</b></div> <div>1.00</div>
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<div><div><b>Employee Term (months)</b></div> <div>12</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Director of Collection Management Services

Yeshiva University

<div><div><b>Head Librarian</b></div><br>
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Job No:</b> 498799<br>
<b>Work Type:</b> Staff Full-time<br>
<b>Department:</b> University Libraries<br>
<b>Location:</b> Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY<br>
<b>Categories:</b> Library<br>
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Position Summary:
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Pollack Library is Yeshiva University's general academic library, serving a diverse community of students, faculty, and scholars across a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and health sciences. The Head of Pollack Library provides strategic leadership for this branch, overseeing a broad range of mission-driven services including research services, instruction, access services, and outreach. The Head Librarian works under the guidance of the Director of University Libraries and supervises a team of unionized professional librarians, supervisory professional librarians, and support staff.<br>
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Position Responsibilities:<br>
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<li>Lead, develop, and evaluate a team of professional and support staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment</li>
<li>Accelerate the growth of programs in support of student success, including research services, instruction, access services, course reserves, and interlibrary loan</li>
<li>Develop Pollack Library's print, electronic, and media collections through data-informed decision-making, faculty and student input, and active selection in support of curricula and research across a wide range of disciplines</li>
<li>Develop, build, and promote a progression of instructional models to cultivate information fluency in accordance with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education</li>
<li>Assess and evaluate library programs and services using quantitative and qualitative methods, communicating findings to inform continuous improvement and demonstrate impact</li>
<li>Oversee all aspects of circulation policies, procedures, and access services operations, ensuring equitable and efficient service delivery</li>
<li>Oversee resolution of access and technology issues in coordination with Library Technology and Digital Services staff</li>
<li>Manage the Pollack Library's collections and operating budget responsibly and transparently</li>
<li>Provide research services as needed</li>
<li>Collaborate with University Libraries colleagues in strategic planning, policy development, and cross-branch initiatives</li>
<li>Steward Pollack Library's physical spaces as welcoming, functional learning environments</li>
<li>Follow developments in the profession and apply them as appropriate</li>
<li>Participate in professional activities through publications, presentations, and service in professional organizations</li><br>
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Experience &amp; Educational Background:<br>
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<li>ALA-accredited master's degree in library science preferred; candidates with a relevant advanced degree and substantial leadership experience in an academic library setting will be considered</li>
<li>Minimum of five years of progressive library experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or management role</li>
<li>Second advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred</li><br>
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Skills &amp; Competencies:<br>
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<li>Demonstrated innovative and entrepreneurial approach to user-centered library service</li>
<li>Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and staff</li>
<li>Experience with assessment methodologies and data-informed decision-making</li>
<li>Familiarity with emerging technologies relevant to academic libraries, including digital scholarship tools, AI applications, and evolving information landscapes</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources strategically</li>
<li>Collaborative leadership style with experience working across units and departments</li><br>
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Salary Range:<br>
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$87,000 - $90,000<br>
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About Us:
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Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.<br>
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As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.<br>
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.<br>
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<b>Application Instructions:</b><br>
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To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/498799/head-librarian<br>
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<i>Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</i><br>
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Head Librarian

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology

<div><div>Date Posted:
<div>June 11, 2026
</div></div><div>Location:
<div>Meinrad, IN
</div></div><div>Hiring Institution:
<div>Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Library</b></h2>
<p>
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and Saint Meinrad Archabbey in southern Indiana seeks to hire an Associate Director of the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library. Recently renovated, the library houses a print collection of approximately 165,000 volumes, as well as a shared print collection with 23 private academic libraries throughout Indiana and a wide range of electronic resources. The library plays a critical role in supporting the educational mission of the Seminary and School of Theology, which is the initial and ongoing formation of priests, permanent deacons, and laity to minister together effectively in the service and evangelization of the Roman Catholic Church and the world. It also supports the ongoing intellectual, pastoral, spiritual, and human formation of a vibrant community of Benedictine monks.</p>
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Qualifications</b></h2>
<ul><li>Either advanced degree in religion or theology with significant library experience or MLS degree with significant study of theology or related subjects</li>
<li>Experience working with library resources supporting theological education or research</li>
<li>Understanding of scholarly resources supporting the study of religion and theology</li>
<li>Experience with managing and/or developing digital resources</li>
<li>Willingness to engage in user support and outreach</li>
<li>Ability to articulate a vision for theological library collecting in print and digital resources</li>
<li>Ability to assist with technical services, library systems, and collection management</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively</li>
<li>Understanding of Catholic tradition and commitment to Catholic seminary formation</li>
<li>Experience in a seminary, college, university, or related setting that demonstrates leadership ability and direct knowledge of library operations and academic research</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desired Qualifications</b></h2>
<ul><li>Competence in modern and/or ancient languages</li>
<li>Experience with budget management and supervision of personnel</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>To Apply</b></h2>
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Saint Meinrad offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and three professional references to Dr. Robert Alvis. Review of applications begins in July. The position will remain open until filled.</p></div>

Associate Director – Library

Episcopal Health Services

<div><p><b>EHS Overview</b>:</p>
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Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.</p>
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St. John&rsquo;s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission&rsquo;s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines&reg;-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines&reg;-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly&reg; Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA &ndash; the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.</p>
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Come Grow With Us!</b></p>
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Type:</b><b> </b>Full-Time 75 Hours Bi-Weekly</p>
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Shift:</b><b> </b>Days</p>
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Hours:</b> 8:30AM - 5:00PM</p>
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Pay:</b> $100,000 - $115,000</p>
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Job Description:</b></p>
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Oversee and lead the Medical Library to support the hospital's Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs, including developing and maintaining the library's collections, providing reference support to users, budget management, and technological enhancement.</p>
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Responsibilities:</b></p>
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<li>Oversee the daily functions of the Clinical Learning Center (CLC) Medical Library and Satellite Library</li>
<li>Prepare and administer the annual library budget</li>
<li>Work with attendings, residents, nurses, students, and administration to build information literacy and promote the services of the resource library</li>
<li>Develop and maintain the collections of the Medical Library including print books, scholarly journals, and databases, managing licenses and subscription renewals</li>
<li>Ensure that the Medical Library meets all needs and requirements for GME inspections and accreditations</li>
<li>Prepare for and conduct biannual Library Committee meetings</li>
<li>Prepare quarterly reports for performance improvement, including statistics regarding usage of library spaces and resources</li>
<li>Manage the Medical Library team to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of the Medical Library, including providing reference services, interlibrary loan services, and orientation sessions</li>
<li>Oversee the maintenance of the Medical Library's website to provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding the library's services and resources</li>
<li>Apply for and obtain grant funding through the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)</li>
<li>Monitor and update the policies and procedures manual for the Medical Library</li>
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<p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
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<li>Master's degree in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited school</li>
<li>Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) membership preferred</li>
<li>5-6 years of experience working in a medical library in an accredited teaching hospital</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h4>
Required<ul><li>
Master of Library Science or better</li></ul><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Medical Librarian

Fulton County, GA

<div>JOB <b>UNCLASSIFIED VACANCIES IN THE FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM</b><b>THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL PERMANENT, TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME POSITIONS FOR VARIOUS BRANCH LOCATIONS</b><div><b><br>
BRANCH LOCATION:</b></div><b>
CENTRAL LIBRARY - BEST BUY TEEN TECH CENTER</b><b>METROPOLITAN LIBRARY</b><br>
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The <b>Best Buy Teen Tech Center</b> is a free, creative, tech-focused learning space for teens ages 13&ndash;17 (18 with a current high school ID). It&rsquo;s designed as a hands-on, self-directed environment where teens can explore technology, build digital skills, create projects, and collaborate with peers &mdash; all with support from staff and mentors. To learn more about the center, click here.<br>
 <b>Minimum Qualifications:</b><br>
Master&rsquo;s Degree in Library Science; supplemented by five (5) years of experience of professional librarian experience; to include three (3) years supervision experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.<br>
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<b>Specific License or Certification Required:</b> Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia to be obtained within six (6) months of employment. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license as required by area assignment.<br>
<b>Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities</b>: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.<p><b><br>
Veterans&rsquo; Preference:</b></p><p>
Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans&rsquo; preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans&rsquo; Preference Policy and Procedure, please click here.</p><b><br>
EXAMINATION:</b>The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.<br>
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<b>ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.</b><br>
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES <b>Purpose of Classification:</b><br>
The purpose of this classification is to develop and manage an area branch, regional branch, or a specialized system-wide technical resource of the Library System. Responsibilities include delivering and managing local library services, mentoring and coaching assigned staff, analyzing current services, recommending new service initiatives, and preparing reports. Additional responsibilities include, organizing, leading, planning, directing, and/or implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives and presentations. This classification is distinguished from Librarian, Manager in that this class manages a library, department, or serves as a specialized system-wide technical resource.<br>
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<b>Essential Functions:</b><br>
<i>The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.</i><br>
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Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: makes hiring and disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews time cards; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals/reviews; trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures; and conducts staff meetings as necessary.<br>
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Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to management; works at least one late evening scheduled at a Library Facility and some weekends. Positions can be reassigned based on the needs of the department.<br>
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Manages and coordinates activities of branch, or a specialized system-wide technical resource of Library System: develops short and long-range goals and objectives for assigned branch or resource; interprets and complies with federal and state regulations applicable to assigned branch/department; oversees the library&rsquo;s circulation functions, technical services, and computer lab functions; develops and improves strategies to enhance delivery of services and programs to library patrons.<br>
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Develops and monitors assigned branch or department budget: reviews previous year&rsquo;s expenditures and determines budgetary needs for staffing, supplies, equipment, services, and/or capital improvements; monitors expenditures for budget compliance; and approves program expenditures prior to submission for payment.<br>
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Ensures compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.<br>
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May develop a major collection for the Library involving sensitivity to and experience with targeted readership: recommends the selection, retention, and development of collection; selects books and materials for purchase and prepares order lists; removes and weeds outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed; selects books from donations to add to collection; and reads current books, periodicals, and book reviews and reports.<br>
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Administers contracts with vendors of goods and services: according to area of assignment, may administer a variety of contracts including bibliographic cataloging needs, software, database access, and facility needs; creates specifications for RFP&rsquo;s and contracts; participates in vendor selection; evaluates quality/usefulness of products and services; and oversees staff utilization and workflow of vendor services.<br>
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Establishes and maintains viable relationships with community agencies and institutions: develops partnerships to enhance library system awareness and promote services; conducts community outreach events and library card drives; develops and disseminates promotional materials; and gives presentations to community groups/meetings to promote programs and services.<br>
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Provides information and assistance to the public regarding library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.<br>
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Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, performance appraisals, project status reports, grand funding reports, book/material ordering reports, cataloging reports, statistical reports, instructional materials, spreadsheets, speeches, presentations, or other documents.<br>
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Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, vacation requests, invoices, gift/donation forms, cataloging reports, computer program texts, policies, procedures, professional literature, manuals, catalogs, directories, periodicals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.<br>
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Monitors inventory of library equipment and supplies; initiates orders for new or replacement materials; purchases computer parts and supplies necessary to complete installations/repair projects for special projects.<br>
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Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems and library equipment, which may include performing minor repairs, backing up data, clearing paper jams, or replacing paper, or toner; coordinates service/repair activities as needed.<br>
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Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new technologies, trends and advances in the profession; reads various books, literary journals/publications, and other professional literature; participates in professional organizations and maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops, training sessions, and continuing education opportunities as appropriate.<br>
Serves on committees and task forces; assists in drafting policies and procedures, and making recommendations to supervisor/manager.<br>
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<b>Additional Functions:</b><br>
Performs other duties as assigned<div><b><br>
For Applicants With Prior Military Service:</b></div>
We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:<br>
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Leadership Under Pressure:</b> A Librarian Principal with military experience leads calmly and decisively during high-stress situations, ensuring continuity of service and staff confidence.</li><li><b>
Operational Planning &amp; Execution:</b> They excel at structuring complex library operations into clear, efficient plans that align resources, staff, and timelines with organizational goals.</li><li><b>
Adaptability &amp; Rapid Problem-Solving:</b> They quickly assess unexpected challenges and implement practical solutions that keep library services running smoothly.</li><li><b>
Team Cohesion &amp; Communication:</b> They build strong, mission-focused teams through clear communication, consistent expectations, and a collaborative leadership style.</li><li><b>
Safety &amp; Risk Awareness:</b> They maintain a vigilant, proactive approach to patron and staff safety, enforcing policies and responding effectively to emergencies.</li></ul>
. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION <b>IT IS THE POLICY OF FULTON COUNTY THAT THERE WILL BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CITIZEN, EMPLOYEE AND APPLICANT, BASED UPON MERIT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, GENETICS, AGE, DISABILITY OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.</b></div>

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