Library Associate: Acquisitions, Part Time - Bay Path College, Longmeadow (MA)

Library Associate: Acquisitions, Part Time - Bay Path College, Longmeadow (MA). Become part of a vibrant community of world-class professionals transforming the lives of a motivated and diverse student population. A pioneer in innovative academic programs since 1897 and one of the fastest growing colleges in New England, Bay Path College seeks a Library Associate for acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and other related tasks as assigned. The Library Associate will oversee and maintain acquisitions functions for library materials in all formats using WMS software; assist in interlibrary loan functions using OCLC and other automated systems; and perform public services, including circulation of library materials, reserves, and general office support. Twelve-month position, 30 hours per week during regular business hours; occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required. Qualifications: academic degree, business focus preferred; familiarity with academic library services; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software; Internet search skills; library experience desirable; experience with WMS and OCLC software a plus. To apply, send a curriculum vitae and cover letter that includes a summary of your qualifications, and names and contact information of four professional references to hr@baypath.edu. Application materials should be sent in MS Word format. For questions about the position or the curriculum, email Michael Moran, Director of Library and Information Services, at mmoran@baypath.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An equal opportunity employer, Bay Path College is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Library Director - Northfield Mount Hermon (MA)

Library Director - Northfield Mount Hermon (MA). Full Time, Academic Year. NMH seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Library Director to lead and oversee all aspects of the school’s library. Reporting to the Dean of Faculty, the Director works closely with NMH program leaders and the Director of Academic Technology to ensure the library’s academic and technical resources adequately support and advance the school’s educational program. The Library Director is responsible for working with faculty and staff to develop and implement instructional design solutions for the classroom. The Director provides leadership and administrative oversight in all areas of the library, including budgeting, acquisitions, collection development, research and instruction. The ideal candidate actively promotes, through the support of teachers and students, critical thinking and innovation within the curriculum. Candidates should possess a masters in Library Sciences, a minimum of five years of experience demonstrating progressive professional growth in a secondary school library or similar setting, and at least two to three years of supervisory experience. The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated interest and skill in the area of emerging technologies and experience working effectively in a highly collaborative, process-oriented setting. Applicants should be excited about innovative methods in secondary education, possess a demonstrated interest in making a positive impact on the lives and learning of adolescents, have experience in diversity work and an eagerness to work with a diverse student body in a boarding school environment. Send cover letter, resume, transcripts and two letters of recommendation to: Dean of Faculty, Northfield Mount Hermon, One Lamplighter Way, Mt. Hermon, MA 01354, Phone: (413) 498-3432; Fax: (413) 498-3155, Faculty_Recruitment@nmhschool.org. Northfield Mount Hermon School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Library Director - Uxbridge Free Public Library (MA)

Library Director - Uxbridge Free Public Library (MA). Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library Science or Master of Science in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school with Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners certification and five years of progressively responsible library experience preferred. Demonstrates ability to work with initiative. Demonstrates ability to work as part of the total library team. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge of collection development and maintenance, library practices, procedures and technology. Demonstrates an ability to organize, maintain, and administer a complex operating budget for a library system. Demonstrates effective working relationships with Trustees, staff, patrons, officials of other local departments and the general public. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to develop short- and long-term development plans and objectives. Demonstrates ability to evaluate and act on unique situations. Demonstrates proficiency in the procedures and practices of professional library administration and the organization and management of its operations. Demonstrates knowledge of automated information data and retrieval systems: WORD, EXCEL, LAN, HTML, Internet and PowerPoint. Responsible to: The Library Board of Trustees. Reports to: The President of the Library Board of Trustees. Responsibilities: Planning and Policy-making. Collaborates with the Board to Develop goals and objectives for long and short-range plans for the library. Collaborates with the Board to develop library policies, programs, and procedures. Establishes goals and objectives for the staff to accomplish long-range plans. Conducts, directs and evaluates studies relating to library service responsiveness and efficiency, cost effectiveness and systems analysis. Initiates and develops programs in anticipation and /or in response to community needs. Maintains excellent organizational skills. Maintains accurate and up-to-date library policy manual. Plans, directs, and supervises development and preservation of the town library local history archives collection; including inventory, appraisals and insurance, in cooperation with the local historical society and Historical Commission. Fiscal management. Develops, prepares, and recommends to the Board, Town Boards, and Town Meeting and administers, the annual operating budget, and capital outlay programs based on the established goals and related performance data. Develops and justifies the library budget, including payroll, monthly bills, statistics and revolving accounts. Prepares all financial documents within the timeline and procedures established by the town Accountant. Selects quality and cost-effective vendors, contractors and others to provides services and products. Pursues grant funding from all sources to promote, enhance or create new library services, programs and collections. Administers grants and foundation funds according to specified guidelines and files all indicated reports within specified time-fames. Property Management: Manages the physical plant, as well as the preventative maintenance program, to ensure proper maintenance and utilization of the library. Supervises all maintenance and repair personnel and maintains accurate maintenance records. Analyzes and identifies building and grounds needs and recommends improvements, repairs and additions as necessary to the Board of Trustees. Ensures clean, clear, safe and welcoming environment for staff and public in the building and on the grounds. Responds to building emergencies and takes appropriate action. Maintains a Disaster and Evacuation Plan. Personnel Management: Provides leadership in establishing effective working relationships and communication, ensuring high productivity, and encouraging initiative and creativity. Manages the staff and coordinates staff functions in accordance with established goals and philosophy of the library mission. Maintains an overview of library activities and assigns staff according to the needs of the library and the abilities of the staff. Encourages professional development among staff members. Directly recruits, selects, promotes and/or terminates, supervises and annually evaluates all union personnel. These evaluations shall be submitted to the Town Clerk in a timely manner. Conducts staff meetings and ensures staff knowledge of library policies and procedures. Develops and coordinates volunteer services. May serve as reference librarian and fill in at circulation desk as necessary. Library Service and Operations: Responsible for and supervises the selection, acquisition and culling of library materials. Accepts and acknowledges all gifts. Reports this information to the Board at its next meeting. Supervises the utilization and maintenance of technology to deliver, monitor and enhance library service. Evaluates, introduces and maintains new technology as appropriate. Arranges for or conducts library staff training. Strives to encourage gift giving to the library. Coordinates and analyzes the library operations and functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency and quality. Maintains the Library website. Analyzes library operations, summarizes service developments and progress in achieving core objectives to provide the Board with the information necessary for sound decision making and fiscal responsibility. Reports on current library trends as they may relate to local library services and operations. Maintains/expands current Adult programming (speakers, authors etc.), as community interest dictates Communication: Attends and participates in all Board meetings and advises Trustees of programs, services, facility, planning, personnel and policy matters requiring consideration/action, as well as any changes in library services, programs, and collection. Presents a written Director’s Reports at all meetings identifying the progress and status of ongoing library programs and other matters requiring the Board’s attention. Submits a Director's report to the Town Manager and attends Department Head meetings. Attends both Spring and Fall Annual Town Meetings to address library related issues if needed. Files required documents to State agencies (ARIS Report) on time. Promotes library through regular press releases, and positive local reports. Acts as a liaison between library staff and the Board. Manages the internal and external communications and public relations of the library unless otherwise arranged. Establishes and conducts comprehensive public relations programs which promote the library and its services. Expands community outreach through a variety of means including but not limited to: library-school partnerships, addressing community groups, and identifying ways to serve patrons outside of the library building. Continuing Education: Keeps informed of current developments in the library field. Salary range: $46-52,000 annually. Deadline: December 2, 2013. Submit resume to mefco@verizon.net.

Library Services Consultant (New England Territory) - OCLC, Boston (MA)

Library Services Consultant (New England Territory) - OCLC, Boston (MA). The Library Services Consultant is responsible for marketing and sales of specific OCLC products and services to medium to large individual institution accounts, including strategic academic and public libraries within an assigned geographic territory. The Library Services Consultant will participate in team selling to groups and consortia usually of single type (all academic libraries group, all public libraries group, etc.). The primary focus of the Library Services Consultant is achieving and surpassing sales goals established for each fiscal year by account and/or product. Activities include direct field sales to libraries and work with OCLC-affiliated regional network staff to insure appropriate sales efforts are developed and executed. The Library Services Consultant is responsible for the relationship with the account from initial contact through the development of the account for long-term mutual benefit to the account, OCLC, and the network. Due to the nature of this position extensive travel is required (i.e., 60 - 80% of the time). The Library Service Consultant –Research Libraries is responsible for field sales and will work closely with the Executive Director, US Library Services, library services consultants, product management staff, order processing staff, and OCLC-affiliated Partners representatives to: Develop sales plans, regional and within a territory. Execute sales and promotional plans through direct field sales efforts (usually 250-300 accounts within an assigned geographical region (one state or more). Responsible for in-depth knowledge of library automation, library workflow, OCLC product and services, applications of the products and services, product line potential, and customers of the library or group (end-users). Develops territory plans/presentations by account type and by product line for use in sales to both the "decision-makers" and “operational” staff in prospect organizations. Works with team members in Library Services U.S. Division, other OCLC divisions, and OCLC Partners to facilitate communication and implementation of sales/marketing activities. This includes participation in marketing communications activities for assigned products and services, such as advertising, brochures, direct mail, news releases and newsletter articles. Communicates results and findings from sales calls, conferences, and meetings through established reporting mechanisms in order to contribute to market research and product development. Close sales - typical sales goals are in the range of $15 million per year for the full array of OCLC services (excluding Dewey and Preservation Resources). Establish and maintain relationships with regional networks, libraries and groups. Position requires a minimum of three years' experience as outside sales representative in the information industry or with library automation. Ability to manage complex sales cycles. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Prior team selling experience. Demonstrated experience at making presentations to large groups. Self-motivated; self-starter; able to work from home. Library sales experience strongly preferred. MLS or MBA with experience in the information industry or with library automation is a plus. Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/yfvzv4j.

Librarian III - Albany Public Library (NY)

Librarian III - Albany Public Library (NY). General Statement of Duties: Under the supervision of the Executive Director this position oversees all operations of three branch locations. Job Description: The responsibilities include supervision of librarians, library assistants and library clerks throughout multiple busy urban branch locations listed above. The Head of Branches is responsible for hiring, mentoring, coaching, training, evaluations, scheduling, payroll and customer service. The Head of Branches must insure library policies and procedures are followed as well as lead by example. At times the Head of Branches would also be responsible for working at the circulation and reference desk as needed. Other duties include the development and presentation of library programming and other duties as assigned. Additional Desired Skills and Abilities: In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for the position, the ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills; display an enthusiastic commitment to customer centered public library service; embrace the opportunity to work with a diverse customer base; demonstrate the ability to lead and manage the work of a team; and exhibit an innovative and creative approach to problem solving. The ideal candidate should be able to prioritize, multi-task and have a good sense of humor. Minimum Qualifications: Internal candidates must be currently classified as a Librarian III. Graduation from a registered college or university accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the NYS Education Department to grant degrees with a Master’s Degree* in Library Science, Information Services or equivalent and three (3) years of paid full-time professional library experience in a library of recognized standing, one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative** capacity over a complex operation. *Minimum qualifications are in accordance with New York State Education Department Division of Library Development. **Administrative capacity is defined as spending the entire workweek planning, organizing, budgeting/allocating funds, staffing and communicating. Special Requirement: Eligibility and application for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at the time of appointment. A valid NYS Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. Schedule: Combination of day, evening and weekend hours. Salary: $54,536.74 annual with a very good benefit package. Deadline: Review of candidates will begin October 21, 2013. Apply to: Human Resources & Finance Manager, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210, reinhartm@albanypubliclibrary.org.

Executive Director - Westerly Public Library (RI)

Executive Director - Westerly Public Library (RI). Full Time - 35hours/week. Salary range $65,000 to $90,000. MLS required. Minimum 10 years supervisory experience in a library setting or comparable environment; Experience leading a multi-service organization; Understands the impact of technology on libraries; Supervise approximately 30 Library and Park employees and coordinate all operational situations. Expanded job description available at http://www.westerlylibrary.org/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/2124. Send your resume and 2 references by 4:00 PM on October 18, 2013 to Kirsten Anderson, Transition Committee, kanderson@westerlylibrary.org.

Chief Executive Officer - Providence Public Library (RI)

Chief Executive Officer - Providence Public Library (RI). The Library Board seeks an engaged, energetic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer—finalizing and implementing a new strategic plan—to build on its outstanding service programs and achieve further levels of excellence. Responsibilities. Reporting to the Providence Public Library Board of Trustees, the CEO serves as the leader of the Library and is its primary public representative. The CEO works in partnership with the Board to ensure that the Library fulfills its mission and creates the strategies that will secure its future success. The CEO serves under the general supervision of the Board but works with a high degree of independence and is responsible for the overall administration of day-to-day operations; fiscal management; planning; development and fundraising; fostering community relationships; maintaining programmatic effectiveness; and providing ongoing support and leadership for the Library staff, Library Board and Foundation. See the CEO Job Description for additional information. Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Library Science and/or other desirable advanced degrees in public, nonprofit or business administration. The position requires a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience, including four years of experience in an executive capacity or other appropriate government, business, higher education or nonprofit enterprise. Essential attributes and skills include: experience and success with fundraising and development; excellent writing, communication and presentation skills; strong marketing skills with an entrepreneurial focus; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library and/or nonprofit management. Proven success working with and reporting to a governing board is a desirable qualification. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $100,000-125,000 (placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury. This position closes October 20, 2013.