Library Jobs

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

The Carroll and Madison Library System (CAMALS) is seeking a full-time Regional Library Director to plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the CAMALS regional office to best serve the needs of the member libraries, their communities, and our two counties.

CAMALS serves six small, rural public libraries located in Carroll and Madison counties in northwest Arkansas. CAMALS regional office staff members are considered employees of Carroll County, Arkansas, with employee benefits provided by Carroll County including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, APERS Retirement (Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System), ten paid holidays, and vacation and sick leave.  Salary commensurate with education and experience.  Please read the full job description at:  www.camals.org

Applications are available online at www.camals.org  and are due by January 31, 2025.  To apply, send a cover letter addressed to the CAMALS Board of Trustees, a completed job application, a current resume, and a list of three professional references to CAMALS Board member Peggy Lodewyks by email to lodewyks.peggy@gmail.com or by US Mail:  Mrs. Peggy Lodewyks, 19 Bobwhite Lane, Holiday Island, AR 72631. 

The Carroll and Madison Library System and Carroll County are equal opportunity employers.

Salary: Starts at $17 per hour, may increase based on education and experience

Join the North Little Rock Public Library System as a Mobile Services Community Educator and help bring the library experience into the heart of the community with Rover, the Mobile Library. Under the guidance of the Mobile Services Branch Manager, you’ll deliver engaging programs like story times and technology classes, offer exceptional customer service, and operate Rover to bring library services citywide. This position also includes coordinating schedules, maintaining records, and collaborating with other departments and community organizations.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, and an MLS is preferred. Spanish fluency is preferred. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring travel, physical activity, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Additional driver’s training will be provided. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, paid holidays, personal time, and a pension plan.

Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@nlrlibrary.org.

The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking a full-time (40 hrs. per week) Adult Programmer to work weekday hours, with some evenings and Saturdays at the Williams Library (1800 Chester St., Little Rock, AR, 72206).

The candidate should be energetic, flexible, and team-oriented with a strong commitment to public service to create and implement programs for adults, while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Duties for this position include working the public service desk, answering patron questions, and assisting patrons on computers and devices; planning, organizing, and leading in-branch and outreach programs for adults, as well as assisting with after school crowd control.

A successful candidate would be able to establish partnerships in the community, lead educational and entertainment programs for adult and older adult audiences, collaborate with other departments and organizations to develop creative and enriching programming for our patrons, and develop positive relationships with staff and patrons. An optimistic attitude and a strong sense of teamwork are required. Experience with adult programming and familiarity with literature and popular media desirable. Spanish language skills a plus, but not required.

Pay starts at $16.47 and includes excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave and holiday pay. 

Submit application and resume to Latina Sheard at williamslibraryjobs@cals.org, with Adult Programmer in the subject line. Position open until filled.

https://cals.org/job-opportunities

Amy Sanders Library (10200 Johnson Dr., Sherwood, AR 72120) seeks a positive, proactive individual to join our team as Assistant Branch Manager / Adult Programmer.  This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leadership, project management, and working with adult learners. Essential duties of this position include (1) assisting the Branch Manager with management functions such as scheduling, supervision, and staff development; (2) modeling excellent communication and customer service skills; (3) performing functions associated with a public library environment such as circulation, guest services, instructional assistance, and administrative reporting; (4) executing all aspects of library activities and events for adults, including program development, marketing and promotion, implementation, and analysis.

Candidates must be able to reach, lift, push and pull up to 50lbs, and be able to stand for periods of time. Schedule will include some nights and every other Saturday. Spanish language skills a plus, but not required. 

Salary range starts at $39,520/yr. and includes excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, company paid pension, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and holiday pay.

Send resume and application to Alison McKee at: sanderslibraryjobs@cals.org,  with the subject line “Assistant Branch Manager.”  Position open until filled.

https://cals.org/job-opportunities