Library Services Director jobs in Fall River, MA
Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director 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 typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Library-Youth Services Assistant
- Town of Middletown, RI
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Middletown, RI
FULL_TIME
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MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Part-time Library Assistant / Youth Services AssistantREPORTS TO: Supervising Librarian of Youth Services and Circulation SupervisorSUPERVISES: n/aGRADE CLASSIFICATION: Part-time / Middletown Public Library Employees Association / NEARISALARY: In accordance with established pay scale - $16/hour to startWORK SCHEDULE: 25 hours per week – 5 days a week, alternating Fridays/Saturdaysand 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 REQUIREMENTSThe 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 EQUIPMENTEquipment 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 - 12 Days Ago
Library/ Tech Services Assistant
- Town of Middletown, RI
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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...
- 20 Days Ago
Library Head of Youth Services
- Town of Middletown, RI
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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...
- 30 Days Ago
LIBRARY DIRECTOR (Open Positions: 1)
- Town of Falmouth, MA
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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 ...
- 3 Days Ago
Family Services Director
- Crystal Springs Inc.
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Assonet, MA
FULL_TIME
- Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Crystal Springs is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Services Director for our Children's Program. We inv...
- 10 Days Ago
Assistant Director of Adult Services
- Newport Mental Health
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Middletown, RI
FULL_TIME
- Assistant Director of Adult Services WHO WE ARE... Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individual...
- 2 Days Ago
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Director of Compliance and Privacy
- IASIS Healthcare
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Brockton, MA
- Director of Compliance and PrivacyClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: Good Samaritan Medical CenterPosted...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
R&D Chemist
- Bradford Soap Works Inc
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West Warwick, RI
- Job Description Job Description Job Function: The R&D Chemist assists in the development of innovative personal care pro...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Designer
- Coldwater Creek
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Pembroke, MA
- As an Associate Designer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the senior design director in various aspects of th...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Memory Care Director
- Maplewood Mill Pond LLC
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Mashpee, MA
- Memory Care Director Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Bei...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr. Director, Applied Research
- Capital One
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Taunton, MA
- Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Sr. Director, Applied Research Overview: At Capital One, we...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr. Director, Applied Research
- Capital One
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Providence, RI
- Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Sr. Director, Applied Research Overview: At Capital One, we...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Designer
- Coldwater Creek
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Pembroke, MA
- As an Associate Designer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the senior design director in various aspects of th...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Internal Revenue Agent- Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner), 12-month Roster
- Department Of The Treasury
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Brockton, MA
- Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at:...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Fall River, Massachusetts
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.2 square miles (104.2 km2), of which 33.1 square miles (85.8 km2) is land and 7.1 square miles (18.4 km2), or 17.68%, is water.
Water power from the Quequechan River and natural granite helped form and shape Fall River into the city it is today. Fall River granite is quarried here. The Quequechan River once flowed through downtown unrestricted, providing water power for the mills and, in the last 1⁄2 mile (0.8 km) of its length, down a series of eight steep waterfalls falling 128 feet (39 m) into the Taunton River at...
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Income Estimation for Library Services Director jobs
$113,835 to $164,765
Fall River, Massachusetts area prices
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