Librarian I (Youth & Makerspace) (Open Until Filled. First Review Deadline 6/7/24)

Posted on May 17, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

City of St. Helens
St. Helens, OR

The City of St. Helens is currently seeking a dedicated professional to fill the role of full-time Youth and Makerspace Librarian at the highly regarded St. Helens Public Library. At the City of St. Helens, we’re more than just a municipality – we’re a tight-knit community united by a shared commitment to progress and prosperity. Our mission is simple: to enhance the quality of life for all residents through innovative solutions and responsive public service. Guided by our core values of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every voice is heard, and every individual is valued.

Link to full job announcement.

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Metadata Cataloger (Open until filled)

Posted on May 17, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

 University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA

Reporting to the Director of the Acquisitions, Description, and Discovery (ADD) within the Content and Discovery Division, the Metadata Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging and metadata creation for monographs, continuing resources, collections, digital objects, and other resources in various languages and formats using standard library technology and cataloging/metadata tools and standards. The Metadata Cataloger works with the Library’s ILS (Alma/Primo) and OCLC WorldCat, as well as digital asset systems such as Omeka and California Digital Library (CDL). The Metadata Cataloger will participate, and may assume a leadership role, in special projects involving metadata creation, catalog maintenance, and quality control.

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School Librarian (5 part-time elementary school positions) (5/27/24)

Posted on May 15, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Eugene School District
Eugene, OR

The library media specialist/teacher-librarian is a school leader who collaborates with administration and building staff to support library, school, and district initiatives; integrates information and emerging technologies to shape learning and instruction; leads the school community in becoming critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information through the development and administration of a strong school library program; and also supports staff with curriculum development through the use of library and on-line resources. The five school sites and the FTE for each are listed at the top of the job description. Two of the positions require being bilingual (Spanish). For questions, you are welcome to reach out to Amy Page (page_a@4j.lane.edu), the district librarian.

See the job announcement (job number 2024-00198) for details.

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Executive Director (5/29/24)

Posted on May 10, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Sno-Isle Libraries
Marysville, WA

The Executive Director is responsible for successful development and implementation of the Library District’s overall strategy and vision as approved by the Board of Trustees, and for sound financial stewardship and successful management of library services. The Executive Director advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees as the governing body that sets library policies, reviews and approves the annual budget and levy, initiates levy and bond elections, and determines the general direction of the Library District. The ideal Executive Director for Sno-Isle Libraries will have unquestioned personal integrity, professionalism, and a positive work ethic. They will have strong presentation and communication skills with an outgoing, personable, and inclusive management style, acting as both a connector and catalyzer who will establish rapport, trust and positive working relationships with all. This individual will be a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and be a visible presence throughout the system who is interested in listening to, actively leading, and mentoring staff. The job recruitment for the Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director position is being managed by a third-party recruitment partner, Herd Freed Hartz. To apply, please email your resume to Fred Pabst at Fred@HerdFreedHartz.com by May 29, 2024.

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Library Associate (5/22/24)

Posted on May 9, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Sno-Isle Libraries
Sultan, WA

The Sultan Library is a small-sized library close to Highway 2 in east Snohomish County, nestled in the beautiful Skykomish Valley. The City of Sultan has experienced recent population growth and has an increasingly diverse community. Sultan Library is open six days a week, offering programming, collections, and services that largely focus on early learning, children, and families. This Library Associate performs skilled paraprofessional library support services at the Sultan Library to contribute to the Library District’s effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone. The schedule for this position is 15 hours per week and includes Monday evenings, Wednesdays, and alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, and evenings. The successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on the needs of the library. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

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Librarian, Adult Services (6/7/24)

Posted on May 9, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Sno-Isle Libraries
Edmonds, WA

The City of Edmonds is home to 42,000 residents located in South Snohomish County known for its charming downtown, arts and culture, and the local food and restaurant scene. The Adult Services Librarian at the Edmonds Library plays a key role in implementing system-wide initiatives, connecting the library’s strategic plan, mission and goals to the local community. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring the Edmonds team in information services, collection maintenance, program creation, community engagement and outreach. This position contributes to the Library District’s effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

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School Librarian (5 full-time elementary school positions) (5/20/24)

Posted on May 9, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Eugene School District
Eugene, OR

The library media specialist/teacher-librarian is a school leader who collaborates with administration and building staff to support library, school, and district initiatives; integrates information and emerging technologies to shape learning and instruction; leads the school community in becoming critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information through the development and administration of a strong school library program; and also supports staff with curriculum development through the use of library and on-line resources. Each full-time position will cover more than one school. The school assignments/position groupings are listed near the bottom of the job description. For questions, you are welcome to reach out to Amy Page (page_a@4j.lane.edu), the district librarian.

Link to full job announcements.

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Library Media Assistant (1 FTE) (5/22/24)

Posted on May 9, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Reynolds School District
Fairview, OR

The job of Library/Media Assistant is done for the purpose/s of maintaining library collection at school site, implementing age-appropriate programs for students utilizing library resources, selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction, and educating students on the proper use of the library resources. This individual in this position works with the licensed Library Media Specialist at the school.

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Librarian 1 (5/31/24)

Posted on May 8, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Eugene Public Library
Eugene, OR

The Eugene Public Library seeks collaborative and passionate librarians in Youth Services and Adult Services at the Downtown Library. Our goal is to provide equitable access to diverse, culturally relevant and authentic programs, services, outreach, materials, and spaces, and safe opportunities to thrive and survive, and as well as foster a love of reading by promoting access to the universe of ideas and information. We are happy to support you in developing your librarian skills and growing your library career!

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Library Summer Reading Program Assistant (5/15/24)

Posted on May 7, 2024 by State Library of Oregon

Junction City Public Library
Junction City, OR

The City of Junction City is currently recruiting to fill a Seasonal part-time position at the Junction City Library to assist in the Summer Reading Program for 2024. Duties include front desk circulation, assisting in Summer Reading Program events and activities, assisting patrons, shelving library materials, etc. Expected start date is June 4th, 2024, through August 8th, 2024. This position is part time, approximately 10 hours/week (Tue/Thur).

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