Hartford Public Library (CT)-Chief Youth & Family Services Officer
A place like no other - the Hartford Public Library - seeks a Chief Youth & Family Services Officer like no other to be a vital dynamic part of the Library’s leadership team. This new leader will be a key Library partner working with City agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the Hartford Public Schools setting the vision for the future for Hartford’s children and young adults. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, forward-thinking, and collaborative with both internal and external customers. The Chief Youth & Family Services Officer will also be knowledgeable about current youth and family issues, will understand cutting edge youth services and technology trends, be committed to literacy for all ages, and facilitate the fusion of traditional and nontraditional library services for youth and families. Creativity and innovation are part of the complete package and a joy for working in a large, diverse, urban environment is crucial. Ongoing programs include YOUmedia Hartford and the YOUmedia Makers Space, the Library’s Great Summer Read, the Center for Civic Engagement, ARTWalk, the award-winning American Place, CTWorks@HPL, The Kitchen at Hartford Public Library, the Hartford History Center, and One Book, One Hartford. A 2002 IMLS National Service Medal winner, the Library was also a finalist for the medal in both 2013 and 2014. Hartford Public Library serves 124,775 residents with ten facilities and a $9.6 million annual budget. In FY14, the library staff (98FTE) hosted 833,000 visits and circulated nearly 500,000 items.
Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, is the fourth largest Connecticut City and home to the nation’s oldest public art museum, the oldest public park, and the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club. Hartford also was home to Caroline Hewins, the Library’s first chief librarian, who was a national leader in the early 20th century for creating services for children in the public library. The City is proud of its innovative iQuilt project, a culture based urban design plan for Downtown Hartford-a compact historic district with more than 45 cultural assets and destinations (including the Library)-accessible through a pedestrian network. Its centerpiece is the GreenWalk, a one mile chain of parks and plazas connecting the Capitol to the Connecticut River waterfront. The City’s goals include a more walkable, sustainable and welcoming downtown, an improved cultural network, and a stronger economy and workforce. Hartford is a city of neighborhoods and housing choices range from a loft to a Victorian home to a starter home. For additional information on the Library and the City, see Hartford Has It!
Responsibilities. The Chief Youth & Family Services Officer is responsible for the successful delivery of services and programs to families, children and young adults through cooperative and collaborative external partnerships; designs and executes the strategic initiatives to address needs; coordinates collection development and selects materials for purchase; and ensures effective communication with other departments and partners. Reporting to the chief executive officer and serving on the Library’s leadership team, the Chief Youth & Family Services Officer performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities of the library program. With considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative, this position develops youth collections, plans, and implements services and activities to meet present and anticipated community needs ensuring the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. This position also acknowledges and accepts the library’s vision, mission and core values, respects the library’s confidentiality policy and maintains the integrity of Hartford Public Library.
Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA–accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science with a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in public services with a concentration in youth and family services. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to think strategically at a high leadership level, proven success in system-wide and community partnerships, project management skills, sound public presentation skills, thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern library operation and administration, and a strong commitment to working in a team environment. Expectations also include strong oral and written communication skills and budgeting experience. Experience working in a multi-branch urban setting and a union environment is preferred. For the complete position description, please visit Chief Youth & Family Services Officer.
Compensation. The position’s salary range is $79,720 - $113,533 annually and a competitive employee benefits package.
For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury or Karen Miller and apply on or before the closing date of February 1, 2015.
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)
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The Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library at Howard University seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service oriented Nursing Librarian. Under the direction
of the Executive Director of the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library, the Nursing Librarian is responsible for the provision of information services to LSHSL users with a specific focus on Nursing Faculty, Students and Administrative Staff.
He/She will assess information needs, plan services and evaluate programs for the Division of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences.
The Nursing Librarian is appointed by, serves at the will of, and receives management oversight and direction from the Executive Director.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
MLS from an ALA Accredited school of library or information sciences and 2 years of professional experience in an academic library environment.
Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow
any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.
HOW TO APPLY: For more information and to apply, please go to:
https://careers.howard.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
Position number: 30394
Howard University is a comprehensive, research oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality
to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching
and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.
Kristen L. Young, MLIS, AHIP
Medical Librarian
501 W. Street NW
Washington, DC 20059
202-884-1505
Job Overview
The Acquisitions and Systems Librarian coordinates and provides access to timely scholarly research literature for IDRC staff and funded recipients in the most practical and cost-effective manner possible. S/he performs document delivery, organizes, administers and implements the acquisition of all articles, serials and books, and organizes and maintains the Library’s serials subscriptions.
The Acquisitions and Systems Librarian also serves as subject matter expert to provide advice on and serve as system administrator of various IDRC library systems. S/he coordinates systems setup, configuration, updates, and troubleshooting with application vendor and technical support staff.
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The Public Services Assistant Manager supervises a team of individuals in the Public Services Department, ensuring they provide consistent, dynamic, and excellent customer service to library patrons. ...  read more
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Santa Barbara Public Library System, Santa Barbara, California
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Youth Services Librarian – 20 to 40 hours per week
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Under direction of Youth Services Librarian and in cooperation with Library Technicians:
Provide excellent customer service from the children’s reference desk at the Central Library: Welcome families to the children’s area and facilitate safe behavior; Use Library catalog and other online tools to locate materials for children and teens to support recreational reading, homework and/or research assignments; Respond to inquiries from the public.
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Coordinate and assist with a wide variety of Library programming for children in collaboration with youth services staff, including: Early literacy programs, traditional and bilingual storytimes, school tours, Summer Reading Program, Family events, Homework Help and Family Literacy. Propose new programming in response to community aspirations and in collaboration with youth staff. Offer solutions when youth programming needs additional resources or affects Youth Outreach, Reference or Patron Services Department procedures.
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Coordinate promotion of library services and resources through print and visual/audio media, social media and the Library website; prepare informational handouts for public distribution including calendars and flyers.
Assist with collection development for youth: Suggest titles for purchase using professional journals and relying on patron suggestions and popular media; identify underused sections of the collection and strategize ways to highlight them with finding guides or displays; assist with weeding based on circulation reports and knowledge of current school and recreational expectations.
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Attend and participate in professional group meetings and workshops; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of library services for children, teens and families. Apply this knowledge when developing or enhancing services in collaboration with staff who work with youth throughout the Library System.
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May assist in supervising and coordinating volunteers and hourly staff; assist in the training of professional and non-professional staff.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
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• Communicate clearly and concisely orally, in writing, and using current word processing, email, and graphic publishing computer software
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• Assist in program evaluation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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Excellent customer service skills and strong organizational abilities are a must; prior experience with children in an educational and/or professional library setting is preferred; bilingual in Spanish & English highly desirable.
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Library environment; work closely with the public; work with computer and office equipment.
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Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for extended periods of time; requires some bending and lift up to of 25 pounds.
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Schedule may include weekends and evenings
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Applications available online @Â http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Government/Jobs/Hourly/
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Do you want to make an impact on the future of our environment?
Do you have excellent communication skills and a depth of knowledge in environmental policy?
Join the leading experts in environmental science – the EPA!
ORAU is proud to announce an immediate need for an
Environmental Science and Policy Associate with the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the EPA’s Research Triangle Park facility in
Durham, North Carolina.
The selected applicant will assist with the analytical and administrative duties required to support and maintain a robust research program, including the administration,
management, and communication of ORD science.
Tasks include: research, meeting planning/facilitation, electronic media and communications development, presentation development and work with social media.
For more details and to apply, visit
https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/750.
Deadline to apply is December 31, 2014.
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I am a Librarian at Pleasant Valley State Prison, in Coalinga, California - and live in Fresno, CA.
There are currently 8 entry level prison librarian openings, and at least 5 Senior Librarian openings, throughout California. All start just shy of $50K annually, and have excellent state benefit plans, and union representation (SEIU 1000).
It is not the easiest, or even obvious, application process, so if you are interested in applying, contact me - either via LinkedIn, or by [log in to unmask]. I'm happy to help.
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CITY LIBRARIAN – DENVER (CO) PUBLIC LIBRARY
Connecting people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives, and strengthen the community. Join the Denver Public Library Commission and staff as they work to make this mission a reality for their city. The eight-member Library Commission seeks an energetic and enthusiastic leader to serve as City Librarian for the City and County of Denver and build on its outstanding program of services and collaboration—and achieve even greater levels of excellence and community participation. Library staff (530.75 FTEs) and 1,748 volunteers (50 FTEs) serve the 664,293 citizens of Denver with a budget of $40.3 million and 25 locations, including the iconic Central Library, with its rich special collections and resources, the Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library, 23 other city branches, and an active bookmobile and outreach program. In 2013 DPL welcomed more than 4.3 million visitors, circulated over 9.8 million items, saw a 37% increase in eBook downloads, conducted technology classes for over 7,900 attendees, and worked with more than 41,000 children in the DPL Summer of Reading program. The Library enjoys strong financial support from the City of Denver, as well as from foundations, business organizations, individuals, and the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation.
Healthy, Active, Innovative, Culturally Diverse… and with a winning football team—that’s how people typically describe the Denver area. With 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty, Denver is a spectacular city. Located at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver's stunning architecture, award-winning dining, and unparalleled views are all here, year-round. Denver is the 23rd most populous city in the U.S. with 2.7 million people in the metro area. For more about the Library, the City, and Denver’s many cultural, educational, and recreational amenities, see Denver Links.
Responsibilities: The City Librarian works with the Library Commission and staff to develop long-term plans and directions for the Library program and services for an increasingly multicultural and multilingual population; plans and directs the overall operations and management of the Library; provides effective team development and leadership to the staff; works collaboratively with City elected and appointed leaders; and works in partnership with civic organizations, agencies, and elected officials at the state and national level. The City Librarian functions with a strong latitude for independent action within the scope of organizational policy set by the Commission. See City Librarian for the complete job description.
Qualifications: An MLS from an ALA-accredited program and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in upper-level administrative/managerial roles in a library serving an urban population; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. Essential attributes include excellent interpersonal and communication/listening skills; ability to create and implement a shared vision of excellent library service; skill in leading a diverse team of library professionals in setting and achieving goals; a thorough knowledge of financial management and budgeting; collaboration and consensus-building skills; and a solid understanding of philosophy and trends in the library and information technology fields, with the ability to effectively apply them locally. Experience at the senior executive level in an urban public library, an advanced degree in business, public administration or a similar field, and success reporting to a policy-making board or commission are highly desirable.
Compensation: The starting salary range is $130,000–160,000 with a competitive benefits package.
For further information inquire by email or phone to Bradbury Associates/ Gossage Sager Associates. To start the application process, send a cover letter and current resume as Word or PDF documents to Dan Bradbury. This position closes January 4, 2015.
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)
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Position: Section Mgr Technology Services
Reference #: 15-001
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Responsible for all aspects of managing technology services group. Planning and developing group's activities, project management, financial management, performance, program development, communications, interact with other section managers and teams.
If you would like to view more information, or to apply for this position, please click on the following link:
https://orau.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=15-001
The Rapid City Public Libraries in Rapid City, SD is now hiring for a Library Associate I. In this position, you will assist with information needs, utilize social networking and technology tools, collect statistics and more. This is a
full-time, full benefit position, starting at $17.35 per hour. The position closes on January 9, 2015. To apply, visit the City’s website at
http://www.rcgov.org/Career-Opportunities/index.html. For more information on the Rapid City Public Libraries or to sign up for alerts about library positions, visit
http://careersatrcpl.weebly.com.
Rapid City, situated in the foothills of the Black Hills and at its cultural heart, offers unique and exciting opportunities. From cultural centers like the
Dahl Arts Center
and the Journey Museum to natural history learning centers like
SDSM&T Museum of Geology
and the Outdoor Campus West;
Rapid City offers a variety of educational and recreational venues. Experience numerous shopping and fine dining opportunities Downtown or explore deeper into the natural architecture of the beautiful Black Hills.