Library Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in New Bedford, MA

Library Services Director - Higher Ed. directs and oversees all library activities at a university or college. Ensures the library services are in support of the mission of the university or college. Being a Library Services Director - Higher Ed. requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit or top management. The Library Services Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Library-Youth Services Assistant
  • Town of Middletown, RI
  • Middletown, RI FULL_TIME
  • MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    TITLE: Part-time Library Assistant / Youth Services Assistant
    REPORTS TO: Supervising Librarian of Youth Services and Circulation Supervisor
    SUPERVISES: n/a
    GRADE CLASSIFICATION: Part-time / Middletown Public Library Employees Association / NEARI
    SALARY: In accordance with established pay scale - $16/hour to start
    WORK SCHEDULE: 25 hours per week – 5 days a week, alternating Fridays/Saturdays
    and at least one Sunday a month

    POSITION SUMMARY:
    The part time Library Assistant assists the Supervising Librarian of Youth Services with various tasks related to teens and tweens, specifically facilitating programs for teens ages 12-18 and tweens ages 9-12, while also assisting with younger youth services programming and all department goals. The part time Library Assistant also serves the public at the Circulation Desk and reports to the Circulation Supervisor during those shifts.
    I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class, or it addresses business needs and changing practices:
    • Provides exemplary customer service
    • Registers borrowers, checks out/checks in library materials, places ILL requests using an integrated library system
    • Collects, records, and counts all monies received at the Circulation Desk
    • Tracks overdue items
    • Answers and directs telephone calls
    • Provides effective directional assistance
    • Serves public at the Children’s desk and the Reference desk upon request
    • Provides reader's advisory and answers general reference questions
    • Assists patrons with first level technology support and troubleshooting
    • Unpacks/packs delivery bins
    • Sorts incoming mail, newspapers, and periodicals
    • Shelves/retrieves items in stack areas beginning at floor level and reaching a height of six feet
    • Assists with copying, general filing, programming, and other duties as assigned
    • Processes new materials;
    • Enters/deletes items from the database;
    • Maintains periodical collection
    • Repairs damaged materials
    • Prepares bulletin boards, displays / story times
    • Assists library administration with data entry for the weekly payroll and accounts payable systems
    • Participates in library marketing, including blog posts, digital signage, and social media postings
    • Coordinates opening and closing of the library building as assigned
    • Contributes to special assignments and other library initiatives as directed
    II MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the position and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties:
    • High School graduate, preferably with two years of college and/or library experience (finalists will be required to provide official educational transcripts)
    • Knowledge of basic cataloging
    • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, Town officials, and the general public.
    • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
    • Enjoys working with people of all ages, abilities, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity with an aptness to relate successfully with youth, families, and co-workers
    • Must possess/project a welcoming demeanor, positive attitude, patience, and a professional appearance
    • Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills
    • Demonstrates good organizational skills with an attention to detail
    • Self-directed, flexible, motivated and able to prioritize tasks
    • Must possess strong technology skills as applicable in the library environment
    • Must successfully pass a background check

    III PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evening and weekends and may be required to travel outside Town boundaries to attend meetings.
    • Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to often walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulders), climb, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 25 pounds); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate and exchange information.
    • Vision: See in the normal vision range with or without correction.
    • Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
    IV EQUIPMENT
    Equipment used includes but is not limited to the following:
    Personal computer and peripheral devices, calculator, copy machine, digital camera, telephone, telephone headset, folder, postage machine, smart TV, e-readers, and tablets.

    The Town of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • 20 Days Ago

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Library/ Tech Services Assistant
  • Town of Middletown, RI
  • Middletown, RI FULL_TIME
  • MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Part-time Library Assistant / Tech Services Assistant REPORTS TO: Tech Services Supervisor and Circulation Supervisor SUPERVISES: n/a GRADE CLASSI...
  • Just Posted

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Library Head of Youth Services
  • Town of Middletown, RI
  • Middletown, RI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for a broad range of youth library services, including programming, social media, materials selection, and outreach to schools and the community. Works u...
  • 10 Days Ago

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LIBRARY DIRECTOR (Open Positions: 1)
  • Town of Falmouth, MA
  • Falmouth, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Falmouth Board of Library Trustees is seeking an experienced professional with a record of success to serve as the Director of the Falmouth Public Library, which consists of the Main Library with ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Guest Services Manager/Director
  • HARBORSIDE INN CONDO TRUST
  • Edgartown, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Harborside Inn is now seeking a year-round Guest Services Manager/Director to join the team! This position is located on Martha's Vineyard Island in the state of Massachusetts. Subsidized housing ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Director of Community Services
  • Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River, Inc.
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • Director of Community Services Full-Time Fall River, MA New leadership opportunity at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River! Your talent, passion, creativity and leadership will support exis...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Sales Manager
  • Mobile Beacon
  • Johnston, RI
  • Title: Sales Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Date: March, 2024 Company Description: Mobile Beacon strengthens communities ac...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Temporary Hire: Upward Bound Tutor Mentor - GRANT-FUNDED
  • UMass Dartmouth
  • North Dartmouth, MA
  • OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Tutor Mentor 5-6 positions DIVISION: Academic Student Affairs DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound BARGAINING UN...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER (AMENDED)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Providence, RI
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Providence, RI
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: h...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Skills Trainer
  • People Incorporated
  • Fall River, MA
  • Skills Trainers: Pay Rate: Varies Schedule: Part Time Evening People Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent / Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)-12 Month Roster AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Providence, RI
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts and is known for its fishing fleet and accompanying seafood producing industries ...
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Income Estimation for Library Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$91,454 to $141,794
New Bedford, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago