special library librarian

City of Seattle

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Description</h2></div>
<div><div>Invitation to Compete #21-26: Adult Services Librarian, Archivist</div><div>
Central Library</div><div>
1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104</div><div>
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, benefitted, full-time (40 hours per week)</div><div>
Salary range: $44.92 - $54.46 per hour</div>
Schedule: Monday &ndash; Friday, 8:30 a.m. &ndash; 5:00 p.m.
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours will include weekdays and may include evenings and weekends. This is a fully in-person role. The listed schedule and anticipated work location represents the Library&rsquo;s current operational need and is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library&rsquo;s employees and will remain open continuously. Candidates wishing to be considered in the first review should submit their application, cover letter, and resume in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2026. Please note that the application period may close at any time after the first consideration date.<div> 
Overview</div>
The Seattle Public Library is a dynamic urban library system that consists of the Central Library and 26 branch libraries, is Seattle's center of information and knowledge and one of the most popular and valued services in the city. Library staff members are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service, and caring. Staff members are committed to the Library's values of care, connection, and learning. They are equitable, demonstrate respect, engage in partnerships, and are transparent in their communications and intentions. The Library seeks to foster a culture of innovation which focuses on creativity, engagement, learning, and staff well-being and belonging. If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for this Special Collections Archivist, Librarian position.
The Seattle Public Library is actively seeking an innovative archival professional who sees collection engagement with the communities we serve as essential to all aspects of developing, delivering, evaluating and improving programs, services and content. The successful candidate will be a creative, self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and a good sense of humor. They will have the ability to thrive in an environment that requires supportive teamwork to maintain a safe and welcoming service environment for patrons and staff.
Under the direction of the Special Collection Services Manager, the role will implement the archival collection preservation program at Seattle Public Library Special Collections. The position also serves as the primary subject matter expert on archival processes and best practices for the Special Collections unit, collaborating with the Special Collections team members on archival donations and the collections. This position will anticipate and respond to the evolving needs of existing and future archival materials by developing and implementing workflow practices for appraisal, donation guidelines, processing standards, descriptive practices, preservation/conservation, deaccession and disposition. The role works within budgets established for archival and preservation work and supplies in consultation with the Special Collections Services Manager. The position is responsible for performing processing work and documenting the progress of that work, including archival collection statistics. This role will also serve as a representative for emergency response for historical and cultural materials as defined by the system and through mutual aid agreements.
As a member of the Library Experience and Engagement Division, this position will be based at the Central Library and will report to the Special Collections Services Manager as part of the highly collaborative Special Collections team. The Archivist will steward archival collections through thoughtful selection, evaluation, accession, and preservation of donated or purchased archival materials in accordance with best practices for professional archives. This position will evaluate physical, digitized and born-digital materials prior to donation, then accession, process, and maintain materials (including digital preservation and format migration) added to the Special Collections.
The position serves in an advisory capacity as the primary subject-matter expert on Seattle Public Library&rsquo;s Archival Collections and on archival processes and best practices &mdash; including accessioning, and description &mdash; throughout the system. The Archivist liaises with other archival institutions and special collections on records retention and transfer and the preservation, care, and disposition of materials. The role also works with Information Technology on digital collections asset preservation issues as a subject-matter expert on digital preservation best practices, workflows, and tools including but not limited to data security analysis (antivirus, etc.), file parity verification, and any other necessary data forensics.
Duties may include engagement with the staff of The Seattle Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Seattle Public Library on efforts to support Special Collections. The position also collaborates with Collection Curators and the Digital Collections Librarian to research and describe collection materials and prepare selected items for digitization.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Responsibilities</h2></div>
<div><div><ul><li>Physical Archival Collections: accessions, analyzes, rehouses, arranges, maintains and preserves.<ul><li>
Accessions incoming archival collections, in collaboration with curatorial staff</li><li>
Rehouses archival materials into proper archival containers and takes any necessary preservation steps such as flattening, unbinding, repairing and cleaning</li><li>
Arranges and describes archival collections, authors DACS-compliant finding aids and enters these into ArchivesSpace</li><li>
Assesses and implements changes to the physical preservation workflow</li><li>
Performs research on history, stewardship, formats, varied subject matter, and other necessary contextual information for archival materials</li><li>
Develops and maintains archival processing and physical preservation workflow documentation overall and for each archival collection</li><li>
Supports Collection Curators on donor visits to consult on archival collections</li><li>
Collaborates with curatorial staff on shelving space management issues, as needed.</li><li>
Collaborates with Digital Projects Librarian on digitization initiatives as needed</li><li>
Reports regularly on archival collections statistics.</li></ul></li></ul></div><ul><li>
Digital Archival Collections: accessions, analyzes, arranges, maintains and preserves.</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Designs and implements digital processing and preservation workflows</li><li>
Assesses incoming born-digital accessions for format, content and preservation needs</li><li>
Manages digital preservation storage and systems including maintenance of digitized materials<ul><li>
Extracts digital resources from media carriers</li><li>
Performs data security analysis (anti-virus, etc.), file parity verification, and any other necessary data forensics</li><li>
Transfers digital resources into appropriate storage mode including hot or cold storage and determines access levels</li><li>
Confirms OAIS-compliant archival packages</li></ul></li><li>
De-duplicating and weeding donations for issues such as out-of-scope materials or PII.</li><li>
Works with Digital Projects Librarian to preserve master and access files for digitized materials</li><li>
Performs research on history, stewardship, formats, varied subject matter, and other necessary contextual information for archival materials</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Programmatic Leadership: Understand and articulate how archival collections and the role of Archivist function within the context of system-wide service initiatives and local service delivery. Initiate conversations with staff about shared approaches to service delivery and empowering staff through increased collection awareness leading staff, volunteers, patrons, community partners, vendors, etc.</li><li>
Project Management: Initiate, develop, execute, and manage archival and preservation projects, which may include communication and coordination with administration, marketing, budget office, leadership, and project teams; may lead projects, committees and work groups with manager direction and support, and provide outcomes-based evaluation.</li><li>
Cultural Humility: Recognize the need to continually develop and practice cultural competence in resource assessment and in archival and special collections processing and descriptive practice</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2></div>
<div><div><ul><li>Education: Must have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school, or Washington State Librarian Certification; or Masters Degree in Information Science or Archives and Records Administration or Accredited Certification alongside a Washington State Librarian Certificate. (Note: Washington State Law prohibits an individual from being hired as a librarian unless they have obtained a Washington State Certification for Librarianship which requires a Master's Degree from an ALA-accredited Library School.)</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Exemplary Customer Service: The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to public service and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, customer relations and teamwork skills, a sense of humor, and demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic commitment to public service.</li><li>
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.</li><li>
Leadership: Applicants must be able to utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to effect positive change. They must actively seek out information from the library, archives, and museum profession and other industries; pursue opportunities to develop networks with the intent to learn about best practices from other organizations and share The Seattle Public Library&rsquo;s best practices; take initiative in helping the organization to meet its goals; and be able to communicate how the Library is fulfilling its mission.</li><li>
Technology and Informational Resources: Must have current working knowledge of PCs in a Windows environment and library applications and be able to use online Internet searching methods and information resources. Working knowledge and ability with office productivity applications (e.g. MS Office and Excel). Experience with archives information management applications, modern digital preservation software solutions and integrated library systems is highly desirable.</li><li>
Intellectual Freedom: Applicants must have a strong commitment to intellectual freedom as defined by the American Library Association's Bill of Rights.</li><li>
Race and Social Justice Initiative: Applicants must be able to support the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative and have a strong commitment to providing equitable services to marginalized or underserved populations throughout Seattle, and an understanding of how collection description and cataloging can contribute to equitable access to and representation within library collections for historically marginalized communities.</li><li>
Project Management and Teamwork Skills: Experience managing projects from inception though completion, delivering high-quality results. Planning programs and outreach, developing and implementing a project, and evaluation using outcomes-based evaluation methods. Experience serving as a member on a working committee or project team in lieu of the above experience may be considered.</li><li>
Effectively manages stressful situations and ambiguity.</li><li>
Effective conflict resolution skills with experience in de-escalating stressful situations.</li><li>
Experience with an integrated library system (ILS), catalog databases, streaming media, and other electronic resources.</li><li>
Basic knowledge and experience with a variety of office equipment (such as computers, photocopiers, and printers), and office applications (such as SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel).</li><li>
Other Required Skills and Abilities: Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Must have strong research skills. An ability to incorporate and apply newer/emerging technologies in support of creative, effective library services is desirable. Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. intermittently.</li><li>
Resiliency: Applicants must be resourceful and able to deal with evolving and emerging dynamics in the community as well as the workplace, cope with pressures, and learn from failures in ways that respond to the needs of those the position serves and help the organization move forward. Must have the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Desired Qualifications</div><ul><li>
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Experience in public speaking and formal writing skill is highly desired. Must be able to communicate clearly, diplomatically, and in a positive manner with staff and Library users from diverse language, ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, as well as with neighborhood-based or special interest groups.</li><li>
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Acquire and maintain the necessary skills to better serve our patrons and help our organization evolve. A commitment to develop and grow a racial equity practice; this includes but is not limited to focusing on and addressing the emerging needs of specific groups and understanding the impacts of race and intersectionality in our larger systems, Library policy, programs and services.</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Understanding of library and archival principles of arrangement and description. Experience or coursework in describing archival collections (for example, cataloging, creating metadata records for digital collections, or creating collection finding aids for archival collections). Demonstrated ability to perform technical work with a very high level of accuracy and in accordance with established professional and local standards, and to complete assigned work within established timelines. Experience developing procedures, guidelines, or best practices for technical services workflows.</li></ul></div><ul><li>
Special Collections Services: Three (3) years of professional experience in a special collections department, archives department, or similarly tasked agency developing and preserving collections. Candidates must also have knowledge of methods of developing and managing collections; knowledge and experience of collection needs assessment, analysis, budgeting, and purchasing.</li><li>
Knowledge of archival collection processing and library cataloging standards. Ability to process archival materials. Familiarity with archival collections management systems or databases, such as ArchivesSpace. Knowledge of basic preservation, conservation, and descriptive standards for archival collections. Preservation and conservation standards would include those maintained at Society of American Archivists, Library of Congress, and Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). Understanding and experience with digital preservation standards such as OAIS.</li><li>
Three (3) years hands-on experience in archives handling physical, digitized and born digital resources. Experience, education, and/or knowledge of Seattle and Pacific Northwest culture and history.</li><li>
Professional Certification &amp; Development: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area (History, Lib Sci, Political Science) or professional credentials those provided through accredited testing such as Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA), with experience, education, and/or knowledge of Seattle and Pacific Northwest culture and history.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Additional Information</h2></div>
<div><div>Additional Information</div><div>
How to Apply</div><div>
This recruitment will be open continuously. Candidates wishing to be considered in the first review should submit their application, cover letter, and resume in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2026.</div><ul><li>
Online application</li><li>
A cover letter that describes how your experience and skills align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. Please let us know why you are interested in this position.</li><li>
Current resume that summarizes relevant education, professional experience, training and skills.</li></ul><div> 
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and complete online application will not be considered. 
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.</div><div></div><div> 
Benefits and Salary Information 
The full salary range for this position is $44.92 - $54.46 per hour.</div><div>
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plansInformation about retirement plans can be found at: https://www.seattle.gov/retirement</div><div> 
Additional Information</div><div>
If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at The Seattle Public Library, please send an email to job.applications@spl.org. The Library promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us. 
 
Please keep in mind that job offers are contingent on a review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.</div></div></div></div>
 <div></div><div><div><div>The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.</div></div></div>

Adult Services Librarian, Archivist

Cobb County School District

<div>
 
 POSITION TITLE:
 
 School Librarian
 
 
 
 JOB CODE:
 
 440
 
 
 
 DIVISION:
 
 Leadership
 
 
 
 SALARY SCHEDULE:
 
 Teacher
 
 
 
 DEPARTMENT:
 
 Leadership
 
 
 
 WORKDAYS:
 
 183
 
 
 
 REPORTS TO:
 
 Principal
 
 
 
 PAY GRADE:
 
 CIT (5, 6, or 7)
 
 
 
 FLSA:
 
 Exempt
 
 
 
 PAY FREQUENCY:
 
 Monthly
 
 
 
 PRIMARY FUNCTION:
 
 Provides leadership for the school library program.
 
 
 
 REVISION DATE(S):
 
 8/25
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 Educational Level: Master's degree required
 
 
 Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia School Librarian Certification
 
 
 Experience: None
 
 
 Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies; technology skills; leadership
 
 
 
 
 The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential Duties
 
 
 
 Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
 
 
 Provides leadership and plans collaboratively for the use of print and digital resources to enhance teaching and learning.
 
 
 Coordinates and manages a library learning commons and library program that foster a positive learning environment.
 
 
 Ensures effective organization and accessibility of the library learning commons and resources.
 
 
 Selects and orders resources consistent with system policies and school curriculum needs.
 
 
 Provides leadership and supervision for staff, including clerical, professional, and technical; may include student aides or parent volunteers.
 
 
 Plans collaboratively with teachers to integrate print and digital literacy skills into the curriculum.
 
 
 Designs and delivers technology-integrated learning opportunities for students and staff.
 
 
 Collaborates with teachers and students in the creation of multimedia projects and resources.
 
 
 Provides information about and complies with copyright laws.
 
 
 Evaluates and revises policies, procedures, and services of the library program on a continuous basis to determine strengths and weaknesses.
 
 
 Seeks opportunities for professional growth.
 
 
 Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
</div>

School Librarian (440)[183]

The Winsor School

<div>Founded in 1886, The Winsor School is an independent girls&rsquo; school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Located in the heart of Boston&rsquo;s Longwood Medical and Academic Research area, our students benefit from the school's longstanding commitment to providing a superior education for girls, inspirational and dedicated faculty, and diverse and talented community. Winsor strives to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the school. Winsor supports this commitment through its inclusive curriculum, success addressing a range of learning styles, availability of a wide array of diversity efforts and programs, and participating in the greater Boston community. 
 
 
Pre-Professional Librarian 
Virginia Wing Library at The Winsor School 
Reports to: Library Director 
The Winsor School is an independent day school for academically promising and motivated girls in grades five through twelve. Our diverse, vibrant community values intellectual curiosity, authentic engagement, and personal integrity and prepares young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute to the world. Winsor strives to create an environment of respect and inclusion. 
The School seeks a part-time pre-professional librarian, i.e., someone who plans to earn their Master&rsquo;s in Library Science. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, flexibility, and dependability, as well as have strong multi-tasking and self-starter skills. The candidate should be comfortable working in a bustling library environment. Experience working with 5th-12th graders, experience in libraries, or interest in librarianship as a career is highly desirable. 
This is a 10-month position for 19 hours per week. It will begin in late August 2026. 
If you are interested in applying for this position, visit https://www.winsor.edu/about/careers-at-winsor and submit an application for employment. 
The Winsor School will begin reviewing applications in mid to late April. 
This position&rsquo;s duties include:
<ul><li>operating the circulation desk,
</li><li>supervising students in the library and enforcing library policies, as well as providing library coverage when the librarians are not on site,
</li><li>creating visually appealing library bulletin boards and book displays,
</li><li>managing the library&rsquo;s social media,
</li><li>processing new books and repairing book damages,
</li><li>collection maintenance, including weeding out-of-date library materials, inventory, and shelving books,
</li><li>performing other library-related duties as assigned by the director. 
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree,
</li><li>demonstrated commitment to community and inclusion work,
</li><li>demonstrated interest in pursuing a Master&rsquo;s in Library Science,
</li><li>computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office. 
</li></ul>Skills:
<ul><li>a genuine commitment to building relationships with students and colleagues,
</li><li>strong organizational skills and attention to detail,
</li><li>the ability to work independently,
</li><li>excellent oral and written communication skills,
</li><li>the ability to work collaboratively,
</li><li>a good sense of humor. 
</li></ul>Physical Requirements:
<ul><li>Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching, as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs. 
</li></ul>Salary range: $22-$27 per hour 
The Winsor School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic testing, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by law.</div>

Pre-Professional Librarian

Carleton College

<div>The Carleton College Gould Library&rsquo;s Reference &amp; Instruction department seeks an enthusiastic individual to serve as Reference &amp; Instruction Librarian for STEM &amp; Digital Scholarship. The librarian in this position serves as the liaison to selected departments, including Chemistry, Biochemistry, Math and Statistics, and Physics. The Librarian helps carry out the mission of the Reference &amp; Instruction department and Gould Library to support the teaching and learning goals of the college. They provide one-on-one instruction at the Research/IT desk, in research consultations, and during information literacy instruction sessions in a manner that supports the curriculum and mission of the college.
The Librarian actively participates in campus initiatives, is involved in the campus intellectual life, and collaborates with others in the library and across campus to provide leadership for Carleton&rsquo;s digital scholarship program. The Librarian serves as the primary systems manager for Springshare products and other core departmental digital resources; they also provide technical expertise on emerging technologies and digital accessibility as needed. The Reference and Instruction Librarian for STEM and Digital Scholarship reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction.
The ideal candidate has the enthusiastic heart of a STEM reference and instruction librarian, plus a deep love for organizing projects, workflows, and data. They are good at explaining complicated technical problems, and enjoy working with students!
The ideal candidate will also have a demonstrated understanding of issues and trends in information literacy in STEM fields, including open science and open data; and have a demonstrated facility with digital scholarship and LibApps. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with technology, but we are willing to train you in specifics. We know there are great candidates who won&rsquo;t fit every aspect of a job, or who have important skills we haven&rsquo;t thought of. If that&rsquo;s you, don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply.
As part of the College and Gould Library&rsquo;s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) efforts, commit to building a strong and inclusive community among students, faculty, and staff, by respecting and making space for diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view. The Reference and Instruction Librarian for STEM and Digital Scholarship reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction.
Carleton College Library is a member of Bridge, a collaborative consortium with the St. Olaf College Libraries. As a member of the Bridge Consortium, the Reference &amp; Instruction Librarian works collaboratively with peers at the St. Olaf Libraries to provide strategic direction and services for the research needs at Carleton and St. Olaf.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. Priority will be given to applications received before April 30. Please submit both a cover letter; and a current CV or resume. Your cover letter should address the requirements mentioned above, and offer examples of ways in which you have worked with faculty and students in these areas. We accept only online applications.
Compensation:
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $68,000 and $70,300. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Reference &amp; Instruction (50%)<ul><li>
Maintain and continuously develop subject expertise in order to provide excellent reference services to faculty, students, and staff</li><li>
Actively engage and provide outreach to faculty to identify and meet students&rsquo; information literacy needs by providing information literacy instruction and student research consultations, with an emphasis on the sciences and digital scholarship across the curriculum.</li><li>
Participate in general reference responsibilities in person, on the phone, through email, chat, and video chat at the Research/IT help desk.</li><li>
Create and maintain course, subject, and general online research guides</li><li>
Develop and maintain a reference collection that meets the research needs of the students, regardless of publication format</li><li>
Collaborate with colleagues in Reference &amp; Instruction on assessment projects to improve the instruction and research support offered by the department</li><li>
Collaborate with other academic units on campus, including the Academic Support Center, Quantitative Resource Center, Academic Technology, and the Humanities Center to provide curricular and research support for faculty and students</li><li>
Collaborate with library colleagues to mentor and supervise Library Interns</li><li>
As part of the College and Gould Library&rsquo;s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) efforts, commit to building a strong and inclusive community among students, faculty, and staff, by respecting and making space for diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view</li><li>
Serve on various library, Bridge, and campus committees as needed</li></ul>
Digital Scholarship (30%)<ul><li>
Serve as one of several project managers for digital scholarship projects involving faculty, students, and other staff.</li><li>
Supervise and support the Digital Humanities Associates and Digital Scholarship Interns, including coordinating work and providing training.</li><li>
Collaborate, consult, and advise faculty on topics related to digital scholarship and build connections among faculty and staff.</li><li>
Stay current on the latest trends and best practices in digital scholarship, data visualization, and scholarly research services to enhance the libraries&rsquo; service portfolio.</li></ul>
Systems support (20%)<ul><li>
Coordinate with the Head of Access Services &amp; Technology in the library to maintain and document internal use of Springshare LibApps (LibGuides, LibInsight, or LibCal). Coordinate with other Carleton librarians to maintain content in LibApps. Coordinate with Minitex librarians to maintain our shared instance of LibChat.</li><li>
Coordinate with ITS on Research/IT Desk maintenance and CarlTech student worker training.</li><li>
Collaborate with other staff as needed to help maintain and/or develop technological systems across the library.</li><li>
Collaborate with library and campus partners across the disciplines to evaluate the ethical implementation of emerging technologies, such as Generative AI; provide technical expertise on data privacy and digital accessibility (WCAG) to ensure new tools are implemented responsibly within the library.</li></ul>
Education/Experience/Skills:
Required:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree from an ALA-accredited Library program. Applicants who are near degree completion are welcome to apply. Candidates must have completed their degree before the start date of the position.</li><li>
Experience providing reference services</li><li>
Experience teaching research tools and information literacy</li><li>
Demonstrated understanding of issues and trends in information literacy in STEM fields, including open science and open data</li><li>
Demonstrated facility with tools and methods of digital scholarship</li><li>
Demonstrated facility with LibApps</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in the Sciences</li><li>
Academic library experience</li><li>
Experience working in collaboration with faculty to deliver information literacy instruction
</li><li>Proficiency in web development and systems management, including CMS/repository platforms (such as Wordpress, Omeka, Scalar, LibApps); front-end and back-end technologies (such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, APIs, XML); and modern development workflows (such as Git, CLI, LTI).</li></ul>
Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.
Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
We accept only online applications.
Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 
Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year&rsquo;s. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.
Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.</div>

Reference & Instruction Librarian for STEM & Digital Scholarship

The Ohio State University

<div>The Special Collections and Reference Librarian serves students, staff, faculty, and community members of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College by developing and maintaining the archive of both institutions. Supervises student workers in processing archival materials to facilitate access. Provides library reference and instructional support. Oversee development and maintenance of the library&rsquo;s webpage and LibGuides. This position will also serve on campus, institution, and professional committees.
Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited program
The hourly salary range for this position is $21.35 - $27.88. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications
The College
The Ohio State University at Newark offered its first classes in 1957 with a mission to provide affordable, open access to Ohio State for all Ohioans. The Newark campus sits on 188 acres and shares the campus with Central Ohio Technical College. The two institutions have a strong partnership whereby they share all buildings and general-purpose classrooms, approximately 100 staff, operating expenses, and a number of capital equipment investments. Shared departments include Advancement; Business and Finance; Facilities, Planning and Operations; Library; Marketing and Public Relations; Purchasing and Auxiliary Services; Student Financial Services; and Student Life.
Ohio State Newark currently enrolls more than 2,200 students who are taught and mentored by 45 tenure-track faculty who are members of their university-level academic department. Students can complete eight bachelor&rsquo;s degree programs at the Newark Campus and start any of Ohio State&rsquo;s 200+ majors. In addition to excellent academic offerings, students can participate in the Honors program, service learning, education abroad, and a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.
Ohio State Newark is situated near the Ohio State University Columbus campus, presenting great opportunities for new and innovative partnerships to benefit students, faculty, and staff. The future of the campus will be impacted by the significant growth and development in Licking County, including a new Intel facility, expansion of Meta and Google facilities, and more. Students are creating innovative pathways to their degree completion due to the proximity to multiple campuses.
Regular 40 First Shift</div>

Special Collections and Reference Librarian (Newark)

Central School District 13J

<div>JOB SUMMARY 
The Elementary/Middle School Para-Librarian is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the daily operations of the school library, media center, and computer lab in order to support student learning and staff needs. This position includes processing, organizing, and distributing textbooks, library books, and periodicals, as well as maintaining accurate records of library usage, inventory, and activities. The Para-Librarian assists students and staff in locating resources and using library and media technology, while creating a welcoming and organized environment. 
This position reports directly to the building Principal and is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026. Bilingual candidates fluent in English and Spanish are preferred. Please note that the listed salary reflects the 2025/2026 classified salary schedule and may be subject to change pending contract negotiations. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Assesses malfunctions of hardware and/or software applications in the library for the purpose of determining appropriate actions to maintain computer and internet operations.</li><li>
Coordinates library materials (e.g. selection, acquisition and cataloging, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining relevant, age appropriate reading, computer, and resource materials for student and staff use.</li><li>
Coordinates various activities (e.g. students, teachers, technical support personnel, book fairs, fund raising programs, class visits, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining library and computer lab operations and/or generating revenues to purchase additional library materials.</li><li>
Directs Instructional Assistants, student workers and volunteers for the purpose of guiding and monitoring their activities related to library operations.</li><li>
Facilitates training and use of automated circulation systems by elementary/middle school Media/Tech Assistants for the purpose of maintaining a coordinated cataloging system throughout the district.</li><li>
Implements circulation procedures for the purpose of assuring availability of materials for student and staff use.</li><li>
Instructs students and teachers for the purpose of educating them on the proper use of the library resources and/or complementing classroom instruction with various software applications and the use of computer technology.</li><li>
Maintains materials inventory (e.g. library books, library hardware/software, media equipment and related instructional materials, archives of television programs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials as required.</li><li>
Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment conducive to learning.</li><li>
Oversees the daily operation and schedule of the media center, under the supervision of the Principal, for the purpose of maintaining a comprehensive, corrdinated and organized media center that supports and compliments the instructional process.</li><li>
Prepares various reports and documents (e.g. reports, instructions, memos, circulation reports, over due books, fines, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.</li><li>
Processes library books, curriculum materials, periodicals, software and related library media center materials (e.g. logging into master files; identifying receiving site, producing required reports, recovering delinquent materials, etc. ) for the purpose of providing students and staff with required materials.</li><li>
Responds to verbal and written inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or referral to appropriate source.</li><li>
Other Functions 
Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.</li></ul>
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and utilizing pertinent software applications; adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; operating equipment used in media centers; and planning and managing projects. 
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: elements of library operation; age appropriate literature; computer and internet operations; assertive discipline techniques; concepts of grammar and punctuation; equipment and materials utilized in media centers; federal, state and local policies, procedures and practices; health standards and hazards; and principles of directing and motivating students 
safety practices and procedures 
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions; adapting to changing work priorities; creating an environment conducive to learning; directing and motivating students; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working effectively with students, staff and community; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions. 
Responsibility 
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the Organization&rsquo;s services. 
Working Environment 
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 35% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere. 
 
Experience 
 Job related experience is required. 
 
Education
Required Testing 
None Specified 
Targeted job related education that meets organization&rsquo;s prerequisite requirements.
Certificates &amp; Licenses 
CPR/First Aid Certificate 
 
Continuing Educ. / Training 
Hold an Associate&rsquo;s Degree or two years equivalent education or pass required test to become certified as Highly Qualified under the NCLB Act within three months of hire; hold and maintain First Aid/CPR Card. 
 
Clearances 
ODE Fingerprint/Background Clearance</div>

Elem/MS Para-Librarian

Virginia Commonwealth University

<div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>45001823
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Library Services
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Hourly/Wage
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>VCU Libraries MBU</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Position Primary Purpose and General Duties: 
The Part-Time Library Collections Specialist position reports directly to the Health Sciences Collections Librarian and works closely with the Health Sciences Collection Analyst and Stacks Coordinator. Tasks include duplicating book and journal barcodes, identifying items in need of repair or remediation, shifting books and journals, and other related duties. Requires the use of Google Sheets with some use of Alma as needed.

Ideal candidates will be able to stay focused and productive during repetitive workflows while consistently adhering to established procedures. They will also pay careful attention to details and ask clarifying questions to ensure accuracy. This position involves continuous physical activity throughout the shift and may occasionally involve lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in an environment that may include exposure to dust or mold.

This is a temporary Library Specialist 1 position through the beginning of June, with a possible extension through December 2026. It requires 20-25 hours a week between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from Monday to Friday. This job requires onsite work within VCU Libraries, and is located on the MCV campus. Hybrid or remote work is not available for this position.
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Minimum Hiring Standards: 
<ul><li>Comfortable with physically demanding labor for the majority of the shift, including occasional moving of</li></ul>
items up to 50 pounds 
<ul><li>Can maintain focus and efficiency even when tasks are repetitive.</li><li>Dependable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision.</li><li>Must be willing to ask questions when unsure.</li><li>Must be able to work in an environment that may include exposure to dust or mold.</li></ul></div>
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Preferred Hiring Standards: 
<ul><li>Experience with Google Sheets preferred but not required.</li></ul></div>

Salary Range: $15.00

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite</div></div></div></div>

Temporary Library Collections Specialist

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