Library Jobline

Job Description: This is a non-exempt position in the library performing administrative tasks and responsible for maintaining library records and gathering information regarding appropriate purchase sources. The individual holding this position will function as the lead staff member for technology support issues and technology education for staff and patrons.  Cross trained to relieve other library personnel as needed, performs other library tasks at the request of the Library Director and provides customer service to library users. • Find Out More  |  Apply Here

Job Description: The Director of Research and User Engagement (DRUE) is responsible for developing and evaluating integrated Information services, advancing research within and across disciplines, and fostering student learning and academic success, while empowering a culture of assessment and efficiency.  DRUE provides inspirational and strategic leadership, innovative visioning, expert policy alignment, and program development as the library continues to reimagine services for seamless delivery. Information services is defined broadly and embraces scholarly endeavors, student academic success, information literacy in information analysis and management, scholarly communication, and activities that help users examine research problems and identify, interpret, and manage relevant information resources. The DRUE leads and motivates the Research and Learning librarians and other staff while directing their efforts with student learning, eLearning initiatives, research support services, and user services. Provides visionary and innovative leadership for the Information Desk, Interlibrary Loan, and Stacks Management departments. Applications received by July 31, 2024 will receive priority review. • Find Out More

Job Description: This is a non-exempt position in the library performing administrative tasks and responsible for maintaining library records and gathering information regarding appropriate purchase sources. The individual holding this position will function as the lead staff member for technology support issues and technology education for staff and patrons.  Cross trained to relieve other library personnel as needed, performs other library tasks at the request of the Library Director and provides customer service to library users. • Find Out More  |  Apply Here

Job Description: The University of Oklahoma Libraries is seeking a University Archivist. The University Archivist is a senior professional and leader serving as lead coordinator of activities related to the identification, assessment, classification, management, and retention of eligible archival records and other legacy materials of the University. Utilizing best records management procedures, institutional policies, and statutory requirements, the Archivist ensures that eligible born-digital and physical archival records are discoverable, accessible, secured, and preserved in accordance with University Libraries and institutional workflows. The Archivist is an institution-wide collaborator and procedural resource who engages and partners with relevant information holders and governance bodies to enable a comprehensive and sustainable records management practice at the University. All applications must include a cover letter, resume and list of three professional references. Hiring will be contingent upon submission of academic transcripts. Interested individuals may review the full position description at libraries.ou.edu/jobs. To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and search for job number 241493. Best consideration date for this position is 7/5/24. • Find Out More  

Job Description: Provides high-level customer service to Pioneer Library System customers including children’s services, reference, reader’s advisory, children’s programming and outreach; working knowledge in the operation of computers and standard office software products. Works under the direction of the Children’s Services Manager; performs other duties as assigned. • Find Out More  

Job Description: Provides high-level customer service to Pioneer Library System customers including children’s services, reference, reader’s advisory, children’s programming and outreach; working knowledge in the operation of computers and standard office software products. Works under the direction of the Children’s Services Manager; performs other duties as assigned. • Find Out More  

Job Description: Part-time Reference Assistant needed for 2024-25 academic year (August through April). Learn and grow as you gain library experience. The Reference Assistant supervises the Library Services Desk during evening and weekend hours, assisting students with research, supervising grad assistants and student workers, and ensuring compliance with library policies and procedures. Ideal candidate has excellent research and interpersonal skills, maturity, and a strong academic background, preferably a completed or in-progress Masters degree. • Find Out More  

Job Description:  This position is responsible for developing, implementing, administering, and supporting the Integrated Library System (ILS). This position collaborates with other Metropolitan Library System (MLS) departments, partner agencies, organizations, and vendors that use the system or utilize data from the ILS. Provides leadership within the library to develop and enhance the organizational commitment to innovation and participates nationally to ensure that the system uses the most current and effective technologies to serve guests and staff. The ILS Administrator delivers experiences that support the full variety of library services while solving or coordinating the collaborative, team-based problem-solving processes associated with the ILS. The ILS Administrator will also assist in developing annual budgets for the ILS and associated third-party products and executing approved budgets. • Find Out More  

Job Description: Develops library experiences that enhance access to, discovery of, and usability of resources within and beyond the library's collections. Works collaboratively with colleagues to innovate, design, develop, and support tools, approaches, and processes that effectively meet the needs of all guests, from novice users to advanced researchers. • Find Out More  

Job Description: This position provides liaison services for assigned programs, departments, and colleges; provides information literacy and research instruction; and provides reference and research assistance. Serves as resource coordinator and liaison to assigned academic programs, departments, and colleges. Provides specialized reference assistance to researchers in assigned disciplines. Provides on-call reference assistance on a rotating schedule. Designs library guides and finding aids in assigned disciplines. Provides library instruction for general education courses and courses in assigned academic disciplines. Select monographs and databases for purchase in support of assigned academic programs, departments, and colleges. Evaluates library collection needs in liaison areas, articulates criteria for removal for de accessioning, and pulls items for weeding. Participate on faculty committees as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned. • Find Out More  

Job Description: This position reports to the Director of Technical Services. Primary duties include maintenance, upgrades, and project planning support for The University of Tulsa’s library systems, which may impact any or all the five libraries under The University of Tulsa umbrella. This position will also support cataloging and metadata of physical and digital collections. This position ensures the continuity of The University of Tulsa’s library systems and promoting excellent customer service to both internal and external University of Tulsa users. • Find Out More  

Job Description: Tulsa City-County Library, a valued partner in the Tulsa County community since 1961, is seeking a dynamic, visionary library professional to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).  This key member of senior leadership will be charged with strategic and operational oversight of the library’s multiple branches, community outreach activities, and four new library buildings. The COO will recommend and implement strategies that promote a positive customer experience and provide for continued community growth and sustainability.  They will be responsible for establishing policies and programs that promote the library’s culture, mission, values and tenets; and will identify trends and new technology necessary to keep the organization relevant over time. Qualified individuals must have an MLIS and ten or more years of proven progressive operations experience and strategic responsibility in a large library system; prior C-Suite experience preferred.  Strong analytic skills and a proven ability to remain flexible and engaged is required.  Must also have a strong understanding of: branch operations, project management, emerging technology, budget process, change management. • Find Out More  

Job Description: The City of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, seeks a highly motivated, experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Library Director. The Library Director reports directly to the Assistant City Manager and plans, organizes and administers a comprehensive program to provide leadership and direction to the Library and History Museum staff as well as interprets the goals and policies of the City Council under the direction of the Assistant City Manager and City Manager. The Library & History Museum Director supervises and directs all activities of the Library and History Museum while also developing, communicating and monitoring policies, procedures and standards for both the Library and History Museum. The Library & History Museum Director will also plan long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure and overall direction for the Library and History Museum. This position also provides overall direction of the operational and developmental phases within the Library and History Museum as well as plans, allocates and monitors time, people, equipment and other resources for the Library and History Museum to ensure efficient organization and completion of work. The director will also work with the Library’s advisory board. For additional information, please contact Human Resources Director Laura Sanders at 918-338-4221 or hr@cityofbartlesville.org • Find Out More  

Job Description: Provide reference services and research assistance to library patrons, both in person and electronically, teach information literacy and use of online library resources both face-to-face and online (synchronous and asynchronous), participate in regular assessment of library services through measures such as compiling data regarding available resources and resource usage; distributing a biannual satisfaction survey; and working with students, faculty and staff to determine resource needs, work with vendors and Cameron University’s Information Technology Services to troubleshoot technical issues, prepare and submit library data for external reports including IPEDS, ACRL, and academic program reviews, develop and implement a strategic vision for the university library's collections that aligns with the academic and research goals of the institution, evaluate and select resources, both physical and digital, to build a comprehensive and relevant collection, assist in the Library’s technical services, including acquisitions, cataloging, classification using Library of Congress Classification System, deselection, donation processing, inventory, communications, analytics, and reporting, collaborate with Library staff and other campus constituents in creating and adapting library policies and procedures, some evening and weekend hours as needed, and other duties as assigned. • Find Out More  

Job Description: This position is part of the Adrian Alexander Librarian in Residence Program. This is a one-year appointment for 25 hours per week. This position is responsible for the coordination and management of the Federal Depository Library Program at McFarlin Library and reports to the Director of Bibliographic Services. • Find Out More

Job Description: Organizes, directs, promotes and implements the activities of the Altus Public Library. Develops and presents programs for all ages, maintains library collections, provides leadership, direction, staff supervision and training. Ensures that outstanding customer service is provided to patrons of all ages. Builds relationships with community organizations. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with three years or more of library experience in a supervisory position. Demonstrated performance in a management position. • Find Out More

Job Description: Performs all accounts receivable and payable activities: reviews vendor invoices for accuracy and enters them into financial software for payment and archiving; counts and reconciles money from coin operated equipment; reconciles Point of Sale revenues with Integrated Library System reports; prepares daily deposit; and reconciles all Library debit card statements. Organizes and maintains all financial records including bill payment, deposits, and updating QuickBooks. Purchases supplies for all departments and monitors expenditures to stay within the approved budget. Maintains accurate records of contracts, maintenance agreements, and other important vendor documents. Assists the Library Director in preparing the annual budget, including gathering and compiling budget information; estimating the needs and costs for supplies and equipment; researching information needed for purchases; determining areas of potential over or under expenditures; and initiating journal entries. Acts as primary time administrator for the Library. Prepares and submits biweekly timesheets for payroll. Administrative Assistant - Initiates and processes all electronic personnel actions for Library staff including onboarding, terminations, status changes, and maintains records for employee insurance packages. Collects and maintains records of staff and volunteer background checks. Assists the Library Director with projects, building maintenance, meetings, etc. Updates various policies and procedure manuals under the direction of the Library Director. Prepares records retention schedules, arranges for transmittal of records to be placed in storage and/or destruction, based on Public Libraries Records Retention Schedule. Support the Library Director and the Board of Trustees administratively. Volunteer Coordinator – responds to initial requests, works with supervisors for placement, manages orientation, and maintains records. • Find Out More

Job Description: The Lower School Librarian, PreK-2nd is a full-time 9.5-month position and reports directly to the Director of Libraries. In addition to maintaining print and electronic materials to foster a love of reading and learning, the Lower School Librarian partners with teachers to develop a dynamic curriculum which meets the programmatic mission to prepare students who think, communicate, collaborate, and create. • Find Out More

Job Description: The Kansas City Public Library (Missouri) (“Library”) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive to collaboratively develop and implement the Library's strategic vision. In partnership with the Board of Trustees (“Board”), the Chief Executive ensures the fulfillment of the Library’s mission and its future success, while promoting and supporting the highest level of customer service. A forward-thinking leader will operate with a high degree of autonomy, expertly communicate, and problem-solve while keeping the Board and other stakeholders appropriately apprised of both internal conditions and external developments. The Library has been recognized nationally for over 15 years for its presentations of signature events in library facilities, often in cooperation with major regional institutions and independent bookstores, bringing new and diverse groups into the Library for topical and timely programs. • Find Out More

Job Descriptions: 

The Public Services Director (Main Library) will collaborate closely with other departments and assist the Executive Library Director with the vision and mission of the library. As the second-highest ranking employee in the organization, the Public Services Director may assume responsibility for the library when the Executive Library Director is not available. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and a minimum of six to eight years of experience working in a public library (or equivalent), including supervisory or managerial responsibilities, managing multiple branches, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hiring salary range: $117,395 – $135,824.

The Main Library Manager will oversee BPLD’s largest location, located in the heart of downtown Boulder, and will lead the Main Library in planning, directing, and managing patron services. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and three years of experience working in a public library, including two years of progressive responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. It also requires three years of supervisory experience and experience conducting performance evaluations. Hiring salary range: $70,970 – $78,957.

The Youth Services Manager (Main Library) is part of the Public Services Management team and provides vision, planning, and implementation in children’s and teen services at the Main Library. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and five years of progressive library and supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications include three years of supervisory experience in children’s and teen services. Hiring salary range: $70,970 – $78,957.

The Librarian I (NoBo Branch) creates engaging and dynamic programs for patrons of all ages with a focus on STEAM and plays a critical role in overseeing daily library operations. This position will be in the newly built North Boulder Branch library, which is poised to showcase sustainability in architecture and provide transformative library services to a thriving community. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in a public library setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Conversational Spanish speaking skills and/or working with patrons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds is strongly preferred. Hiring salary range: $60,008 – $66,726. • Find Out More

Job Description: The Kansas City Public Library (Missouri) (“Library”) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive to collaboratively develop and implement the Library's strategic vision. In partnership with the Board of Trustees (“Board”), the Chief Executive ensures the fulfillment of the Library’s mission and its future success, while promoting and supporting the highest level of customer service. A forward-thinking leader will operate with a high degree of autonomy, expertly communicate, and problem-solve while keeping the Board and other stakeholders appropriately apprised of both internal conditions and external developments. The Library has been recognized nationally for over 15 years for its presentations of signature events in library facilities, often in cooperation with major regional institutions and independent bookstores, bringing new and diverse groups into the Library for topical and timely programs. • Find Out More

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include selecting materials, overseeing material budgets, monitoring the database and the accuracy of library records, analyzing and interpreting library data, and responding to internal and external suggestions for the collections. • Works with the management team to build and maintain library collections that support community needs and interests. • The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of library principles and best practices as applied to collection development. • Find Out More

Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) has an Online Career Center.

Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) usually has job openings.  Check for those announcements.

The Metropolitan Library System usually has a few Job openings—find out more about these opportunities.

Arkansas—Arkansas Library Association Jobline

Kansas—Kansas Library Association Job Bank

Missouri—Missouri Library Association Jobline

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Bradbury Miller Associates—Director, Manager and Execution positions

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For information on School Librarian Certification, contact the State Department of Education.