Library Jobs

Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center Director

The Alliance Library System (ALS) seeks a Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center Director to develop, plan, promote, administer, and evaluate the operation of the sub-regional Talking Book Center.
 
Responsibilities include the ability to

• Plan, direct, and supervise all activities for management of library service for the blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped and learning disabled residents of the Talking Book Center service area.

• Develop, manage, control, and evaluate the Talking Book Center's annual budget and plan of service; prepare monthly, quarterly, annual or other reports as required by the Illinois State Library and the Alliance Library System, plus other reports and surveys as required by the National Library Service.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the Alliance Library System, its members, Illinois Talking Book Centers, and National Agencies; serve as a member of the Management Team.

 Other duties as assigned.
 

RSA Reports Coordinator

The Alliance Library System (ALS) seeks a Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) Reports Coordinator to assist RSA members with first-line technical support for library automation system issues, running reports and building reports.

Responsibilities include the ability to:
•    Serve as the primary contact for creating and running reports for member libraries.
•    Create and modify appropriate databases/spreadsheets for statistical and other library reports.
•    Serve as the primary contact for library inventory procedures and reports.
•    Troubleshoot RSA related software issues.
•    Assist with member library operational troubleshooting.
•    Serve as the primary contact and liaison for RSA Union Listing libraries.
•    Enter and update a variety of routine data in LLSAP parameters.
•    Serve as the primary Union Listings Library trainer and point of contact.

Manager, PrairieCat Library Automation Consortium

PrairieCat, a shared integrated library automation consortium for northern Illinois and eastern Iowa, seeks an energetic leader to serve as Manager. The Manager will be responsible for the overall management and development of the consortium.

PrairieCat, formed in 2007, is operated by the Prairie Area Library System (PALS).  PrairieCat serves the online electronic catalog needs of 186 member libraries.  Members include 103 public libraries, 10 college libraries, 64 school districts, and 9 special libraries, spanning a 10,000 square-mile region in northern Illinois and eastern Iowa.

Member libraries fund most of the costs associated with the service.  The Manager of PrairieCat, reporting directly to the PALS Executive Director, is advised by a 12 member administrative council with representatives from member libraries. Reporting to the Manager will be a team-oriented, full time equivalent staff of 10.

Executive Director, Connecticut Library Consortium

The Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) is seeking someone who is creative, dynamic, and articulate to serve as its Director. CLC's mission is to serve as a statewide membership collaborative serving all types of Connecticut libraries by initiating and facilitating cost-effective services to strengthen their ability to serve their users. Responsibilities: Establishing and coordinating organizational goals, program directions, and services; developing and cultivating partnerships with other statewide non-library groups; monitoring actions of the state legislature that may impact upon CLC and serving as its advocate; engaging in budget planning and oversight; hiring and managing all staff and supervising all operations; coordinating membership communications; and marketing CLC to its constituencies.

Member Liaison/Youth Services Librarian

North Suburban Library System
Full-Time Position
Salary: Starts at $51,000 annually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from ALA accredited library school with minimum three years post-MLS experience. Must demonstrate strong background and knowledge of issues of importance to library staff serving schools and/or youth. Must be a creative thinker, willing to pursue innovative ideas and encourage others to do the same. Strong communication, listening and interpersonal skills required.

Executive Director DuPage Library System (DLS)

The Search Committee at DuPage Library System (DLS) welcomes applications for the position of Executive Director of a blended library system serving a diverse population in the greater Chicago area.  The ideal candidate will be an astute and dynamic individual who leads through collaboration and participation, stays abreast of e-merging trends and technologies in libraries, advocates continuously for the growth and support of DLS, and demonstrates a deep commitment to serving DLS members and staff.  The incoming Executive Director will bring a track record of success working with cooperative library systems and will be a forward thinker who translates vision into reality and steers DLS to the next level of excellence.

Library Program Specialist III Vacancy Notice, OLIS, extended

Although RI Office of Library and Information Services had a good response to the advertisement of the Library Program Specialist III vacancy so far, the application period has been extended through April 5, 2009 to allow participation from a wider audience nationally.

A complete job description is available on the OLIS Jobline or http://bb.lori.ri.gov/viewtopic.php?t=8013&sid=c7127a3b76670990727274a8b4e49b3b

Previous applicants need not reapply.

RSA System Administrator

The Alliance Library System (ALS) seeks a Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) System Administrator to assist in maintaining and backing up Windows and Linux servers, troubleshooting problems associated with the RSA network, SirsiDynix symphony and other system software and parameters.

KCLS Librarian I Employment Pool

King County Library System (KCLS) surrounding the city of Seattle in Washington State is seeking qualified applicants for the Librarian I Employment Pool. KCLS will be conducting interviews this year at ALA Conference in Chicago IL, July 11-14, 2009. KCLS is one of the largest circulation libraries in the United States, with a million items checked out each month. KCLS has 44 community libraries with more to come.
Applications must be filled out before interviews. Please call 425-369-3241 or email cstrzele@kcls.org if you are interested in signing up for an interview at the Placement Center in Chicago.

RSA Database Coordinator

SEARCH EXTENDED

The Alliance Library System (ALS) seeks a Resource Sharing Alliance (RSA) Database Coordinator to assist in assuring the quality and integrity of the global database and the Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) records and to train RSA member librarians.

Responsibilities include the ability to:
•    Update and maintain the Local Library Software Automation Program (LLSAP) Bibliographic database.
•    Troubleshoot member library cataloging issues.
•    Coordinate, facilitate, and conduct catalog training to member libraries.
•    Serve as liaison to RSA Database Management Committee; other duties as assigned.