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  • Library Assistant II - Homebound Services

    Employment Type: Part-time

    Library/Organization Name: The Hayner Public Library District

    Job Description: We have an immediate opening for a Library Assistant II in the Homebound Services Department of our Downtown Library. This position is part-time, up to 19 hours per week, but typically averaging 16 hours. The schedule includes an 8-hour shift on Wednesday, with flexibility for the remaining hours…

  • Customer Service Manager - Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: The Hayner Public Library District

    Job Description: The Customer Service Manager is supervised by the Senior Manager – Circulation and Programming. The Customer Service Manager is a full-time position. The primary responsibility of the Customer Service Manager is to supervise Circulation Desk staff in the Alton Square Library, perform the duties of…

  • Children’s/Teen Librarian

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Danville Public Library

    Job Description: Key Responsibilities
    • Develop and lead in-library programming for children and teens, including storytimes, crafts, book clubs, and seasonal events
    • Provide reference services and homework assistance for children, teens, and caregivers
    • Select and maintain youth materials in…

  • Youth Services Library Associate-Early Literacy (Part-Time 25 hours/week)

    Employment Type: Part-time

    Library/Organization Name: McHenry Public Library District

    Job Description: The McHenry Public Library District is looking for a creative, energetic, and friendly professional to join our Youth Services Team. The successful candidate will utilize resources to develop early literacy skills in young children and promote early literacy among families. Key responsibilities…

  • Library Services Coordinator

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Methodist College of Nursing

    Job Description: Job Description
    Overview

    The Associate Director of Library Services directs, plans, implements, and evaluates the provision of library services at Methodist College
    Qualifications

    Certifications: , Education: Bachelor's Degree: Library Science (…

  • Library Assistant

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Marion Carnegie Library

    Job Description: CITY OF MARION
    MARION LIBRARY
    Job Description

    I. TITLE: Library Assistant

    II. PAY CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt

    III. REPORTS TO: Adult Services Coordinator and Library Director

    IV. NATURE OF WORK…

  • Library Services Coordinator

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Marion Carnegie Library

    Job Description: CITY OF MARION
    MARION CARNEGIE LIBRARY
    Job Description

    I. TITLE: Library Services Coordinator

    II. PAY CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt

    III. REPORTS TO: Library Director

    IV. NATURE OF WORK:
    The position of Library Services…

  • Patron Services

    Employment Type: Part-time

    Library/Organization Name: Rochester Public Library District

    Job Description: Rochester Public Library District
    Patron Services –Part Time
    Schedule Includes: Days, Evenings and every Saturday
    Benefits include: Accrued Vacation, Sick, Holiday

    The Rochester Public Library District is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, tech-savvy individual…

  • Adult Program and Outreach Coordinator

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Rochester Public Library District

    Job Description: The Rochester Public Library District is seeking a professional Adult Program/Outreach Coordinator to oversee adult programming, and outreach.

    Full Time – days, nights and Sundays during Farmer’s Market Season.
    Hourly rate of pay $19.00 - $20.00
    Benefits package…

  • Adult Services Librarian

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Anne West Lindsey Dist Library

    Job Description: Adult Services Librarian
    1. Under minimal supervision of the library director, the adult services librarian is responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing a program of library services to adults. The work requires the exercise of professional skill, initiative and independent…

  • Youth Services Librarian

    Employment Type: Part-time

    Library/Organization Name: Forsyth Public Library

    Job Description: Forsyth Public Library is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can enthusiastically engage with children and families and provide top-notch programming opportunities. Excellent communication skills…

  • Library Assistant Director

    Employment Type: Part-time

    Library/Organization Name: Atwood-Hammond Public Library District

    Job Description: The primary functions of the Assistant Director include assisting in managing, coordinating, and supporting all public service and programming efforts; overseeing and evaluating the Children and Youth Services efforts; collaborating on annual and project budgets; assisting in policy and procedure…

  • Library Director

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Atwood-Hammond Public Library District

    Job Description: Position Description: The Library Director leads, directs and manages the daily operations, public relations, development and budget of the library and works under the direction of the Board of Trustees to provide financial and operational structures for the library. Work is performed under the…