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By gsliscomm, August 27, 2012 7:54 pm

Assistant Librarian – Service Desk Management

Thomas College invites applications for the position of Assistant Librarian – Service Desk Management.  Reporting to the Director of Library Services, this person will focus on three key areas; instructional technology support, information literacy support, and supervision of several part-time student employees.  This position typically works from mid-morning to evenings five days per week.

A college degree and a minimum of two years’ experience are preferred.  Extensive relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.  Moodle, online learning technologies, online library databases, audio/video equipment and Microsoft Windows/Office experience is helpful. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, training/education skills, information literacy skills and an attention to detail.  Successful candidates should be able to display initiative and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a constantly changing environment with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

Review of applications will begin September 7, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of interest and resume with names of three references to Lisa Auriemma, Director of Library Services, Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901, or electronically to libdir@thomas.edu. Criminal history background check required for finalists.Thomas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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By gsliscomm, August 20, 2012 1:37 pm

The Auburn (Maine) Public Library seeks a responsible, people-oriented, person to serve as a full-time (37.5 hours per week- salary range $14.22-$15.09/hour) assistant in the Children’s Services department.

Nature of Work:
The departmental assistant performs paraprofessional level work that involves departmental support in a variety of library functions, conducts and participates in activities of a specialized library function such as reference services, children’s services, and programming. Work is done under the supervision of the department head. The assistant will also be responsible for planning and implementing a variety of programs for the department. The assistant is supervised by the department head through observation, meetings and annual performance reviews. The department assistant must be dependable and responsible. It is the responsibility of the department assistant to assume management of all department functions in the absence of the department head.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Proven record of strong customer service experience dealing with a variety of patrons
• 1 – 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in library services
• Prior experience working with children and families in a library or school setting
• Basic knowledge of children’s literature
• Strong computer skills

Qualification Enhancements

• Formal coursework in library science and continuing professional development involving attendance at statewide conferences
• Teaching experience and an ability to relate well to all patrons.

Essential requirements of the Job:
The children’s department assistant is responsible for providing information and reference services as well as bibliographic instruction. The assistant is often required to assist in programming and outreach services-including representing the library at outside locations such as schools, businesses etc. The assistant will also be involved in the planning and implementation of programs, events, and activities for the department. The assistant may be required to work alone in the department and must use good judgment when dealing with the public, including the occasional disruptive patron. The assistant must be able to work effectively at the circulation desk, while demonstrating strong customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have experience with presenting a variety of children’s story and art programs. Flexibility and dependability with scheduling is required. Weekend and evening work is required.

Please send resumes and 2 letters of reference by 9/04/12 to:

Debora Cleveland
Auburn Public Library
49 Spring Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
dcleveland@auburnpubliclibrary.org

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By gsliscomm, July 23, 2012 1:58 pm

Assistant Librarian – Service Desk Management

Thomas College invites applications for the position of Assistant Librarian – Service Desk Management.  Reporting to the Director of Library Services, this person will focus on three key areas; instructional technology support, information literacy support, and supervision of several part-time student employees.  This position typically works from mid-morning to evenings five days per week.

A college degree and a minimum of two years’ experience are preferred.  Extensive relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.  Moodle, online learning technologies, online library databases, audio/video equipment and Microsoft Windows/Office experience is helpful. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, training/education skills, information literacy skills and an attention to detail.  Successful candidates should be able to display initiative and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a constantly changing environment with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

Review of applications will begin July 30, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of interest and resume with names of three references to Lisa Auriemma, Director of Library Services, Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901, or electronically to libdir@thomas.edu. Criminal history background check required for finalists.

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By gsliscomm, July 9, 2012 3:40 pm

Bowdoin College invites applications for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian. The Librarian will provide specialized reference services and instruction to support faculty and student research in the areas of history, government and legal studies and expertise in the use of legal and statistical resources and government documents. As a member of the Research and Instruction team, the Librarian will engage in all general reference and instruction activities and participate in team planning efforts. The Research and Instruction Librarian will serve as official contact for the Federal Depository Library Program and collaborate on collection development of Maine and Federal documents.

Requirements: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program; M.S. in the social sciences preferred. At least three years of successful reference and individual and group instruction experience, with emphasis in the areas of history, government and legal studies; thorough knowledge of research sources and methods in the humanities and social sciences; proven expertise in the use of legal and statistical resources and government documents; evidence of use of innovative approaches to teaching and in using technology to enhance student learning; general knowledge of the Federal Document Depository System; experience in collection development.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, team-building and project management skills creative problem-solving abilities and initiative; desire to work in a collaborative work environment; strong commitment to quality public services; outstanding organizational and analytical skills; strong computer skills and demonstrated ability in the use of a broad range of electronic reference services; knowledge of current national trends in reference services, documents resources and services, library instruction and electronic resources.

Visit the Library website at http://library.bowdoin.edu. Competitive wage and benefits. Applications will be considered until position is filled. To apply, please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51503 and complete an online application for the position. Paper or emailed application materials will not be accepted. If you have questions about this process, please email careers@bowdoin.edu. Bowdoin College is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College.

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By gsliscomm, June 11, 2012 4:00 pm

Search extended

The University of Maine at Augusta seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Academic Librarian: Head of Off-Campus Library Services. The employee will have interest and experience in overseeing an off-campus library services program. The Head of OCLS will help improve integration of library services within the courses and programs offered to students who take courses via distance learning modalities and at Centers across Maine. The individual will advocate for distance students at the UMS Library Director’s Council and will be focused on adding value to the UMS college experience. She or he will be part of the team that provides direct instruction and reference assistance to distance students using multiple modalities.

Salary: The normal hiring range is mid-forties to low-fifties, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers an excellent fringe-benefits package.

Qualifications:
Requirements: ALA accredited M.L.S. Degree (or equivalent) with demonstrated interest in public services in an academic library; customer service orientation; three to five yearsÂ’ experience in an academic library setting; one to two years as an off-campus services librarian; demonstrated knowledge and application of current library practices; ability to work both cooperatively and independently and to maintain effective working relationships; experience with and knowledge of intellectual property and copyright laws pertaining to distance education; advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of providing distance education library support services; ability to develop and interpret policies and procedures; ability to create programs and manage budgets and personnel; knowledge and ability to use library information and online information retrieval systems; knowledge of instructional and curricular design; excellent presentation and instruction skills; knowledge of web development and maintenance; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to travel and provide own transportation for use as necessary.

Preferences: College level teaching experience in online credit courses; five years+ professional experience in public services in an academic library; experience preparing and offering course-related instruction; extensive computer skills, including web applications; demonstrated experience with instructional design.

Review of applications will begin June 22. Applications received after June 22 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Applicants must submit a completed Application for Salaried Employment; a letter of application; current resume; transcripts; and the names, complete mailing addresses, and daytime telephone numbers of three current professional references to: Administrative Services; Off-Campus Library Search; University of Maine at Augusta; 46 University Drive; Augusta, ME 04330-9410. Applications and the job description for this position are available at www.uma.edu/employment.html.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The University of Maine at Augusta (www.UMA.edu) encourages and values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. UMA is a member of the University of Maine System and a recipient of the Wellness Councils of AmericaÂ’s Well Workplace Award.

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By gsliscomm, May 29, 2012 4:10 pm

Library: Auburn Public Library
Town: Auburn, Maine
Library Type: Public
Position Type: MLS Preferred
Deadline: June 29, 2012

Description, How to Apply, and Contact:
The Auburn Public Library is seeking an outgoing, imaginative, energetic, tech-savvy librarian to serve as the Collaboration/Teen Librarian within the Adult Services Department.

We are looking for a creative individual who wants to help APL embrace the future. They will oversee Teen Services, be a lead collaborator in the community, be part of the technology leadership team, and provide friendly and helpful reference service. This full-time position is 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications:
• MLS or 3-5 years library experience, preferably working with teens.
• Experience providing Reference Service.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Windows-based software, familiarity with social media and Internet experience are required. Experience with Mac software is a plus.
• Candidate should be friendly, flexible, optimistic and enjoy working with the public.
• Good planning and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities:
• Promote APL in the Community. Identify groups and agencies with congruent missions for development and implementation of collaborative ventures.
• Oversee Teen Services including Teen Space, Collection and Programming.
• Help to identify, develop and implement innovative programs and services, especially those involving technology.
• Provide friendly and helpful reference services.
• Serve as Adult Services Manager in the Manager’s absence.

Salary: $37,654 – 42,187

Submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 references by Friday, June 29, 2012 to:
Lynn Lockwood, Director
Auburn Public Library
49 Spring Street
Auburn, ME 04210

Applications may also be submitted by e-mail to: llockwood@auburnpubliclibrary.org

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By gsliscomm, May 29, 2012 3:28 pm

View original job ad at http://www.librarything.com/blogs/librarything/2012/05/summer-internship-at-librarything/

Will you be around Portland, Maine this summer? Are you interested in libraries, programming, or website design? LibraryThingÂ’s looking for a local intern (or two) to work on a variety of projects for us. Depending on your interests and skills, we may have you work on programming or design for LibraryThing.com; weÂ’d also be interested in having some help on various Legacy Library projects, so if you have an interest in historical libraries and bibliography, weÂ’d love to hear from you too!

Potential internship opportunities:
* LibraryThing.com programmer. Build a new feature (or improve an existing one) for LibraryThing.
* Designer-developer. Help LibraryThing plan its future look.
* Legacy Libraries researcher/cataloger. Assist with research, cataloging and maintenance of the Legacy Libraries.

Skills
* Programming. LibraryThing is made with PHP, mostly in non-OO code. We also use JavaScript and MySQL.
* Design. The standard software and a keen eye.
* Legacy Libraries, weÂ’re looking for someone with an interest in library history and bibliographic description. You donÂ’t need to have the programming and design skills mentioned above, but a familiarity with bibliographic databases and rare books is a must.
* Bonus. Familiarity with LibraryThing itself would be extremely helpful.

Intangibles
* We like to hire people who care about books and libraries, and believe in a open and humane vision of the future for both. We live to create technologies that make readers happy and keep libraries vital.
* LibraryThing is an informal, high-pressure and high-energy environment. Programming is rapid, creative and unencumbered by process. We put a premium on speed and reliability, communication and responsibility.

Location
LibraryThing is headquartered in Portland, Maine. For these internships weÂ’re looking for people who can be in the office regularly.

Compensation & Schedule
We’ll pay—minimum wage, but we’ll pay! We’ll work with you to come up with a suitable schedule for the summer, but ideally we’d like you to commit to about a month with us.

How to apply
Send an email and resume to jeremy@librarything.com. Instead of a cover letter, go through this blog post in your email, responding to it, especially the skills and intangibles part, and suggest some ways you could be useful or projects youÂ’d love to work on. Include your availability for the summer months (June, July, August).

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By gsliscomm, May 21, 2012 3:42 pm

Works collaboratively with teachers to support information literacy, integrates technology, and provides resources that support the curriculum and the development of lifelong patterns of learning. The Library Information Integrator will provide oversight for the library, implement traditional literacy programs, and integrate technology across all content areas.

Please refer to the districts web-site (www.spsd.org) for additional employment/application guidelines.

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By gsliscomm, May 2, 2012 1:49 pm

Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) is an 850 student, public, fully accredited four-year college located in the small coastal village of Castine, Maine. The college is one of six state-supported Maritime Colleges in the United States. MMA is a college of engineering, transportation, management, ocean sciences and international business. Maine Maritime Academy currently seeks to fill the following position:
LIBRARIAN

The successful candidate will possess an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program; 5-plus years of professional experience, at least 2 of which should be in an academic setting; demonstrated supervisory/management capability; excellent communications/interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with all campus constituencies and the public; thorough knowledge of standard library operations and administrative procedures; knowledge of integrated library systems, electronic resources and emerging technologies; direct experience with collection development; and extensive knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in the library field. A strong commitment to collaboration, service and excellence in support of the institutionÂ’s mission, as well as a vision for the future of the academic library, are paramount. Full-time, supervisory position, Pay Range 26 starting at $56,610.60 per year.

Interested persons should send a letter of application, resume, and copies of all applicable certifications, transcripts, and/or licenses, and a list of at least three professional references to:
Director of Personnel Administration ~ Box C – 3 ~ Castine, ME 04420

An original, Maine Maritime Academy application must be submitted to the MMA Human Resources Office, prior to consideration by a supervisor or selection committee. Successful candidates may be subject to a background investigation appropriate to the position offered. For an online application form, go to www.mma.edu under jobs@mma. MMA is an EOE ~~~ Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.