Library Jobs

Job closes 6/30/2023.  

Must have proven leadership ability with a minimum of two years of management experience.  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies (including city and county governments) and the general public.  Must have proficient business computer skills.  Must be able to think strategically and have planning experience including development of operating budget.  Must have an understanding of emerging technologies, including social media.  Must have an understanding of financial management including the recording of financial transactions.  Must have experience reporting to a governing board.  Must pass background check and drug screen.  Must reside in Crittenden County.

Please send an email to cclibrary100@gmail.com to request an application be e-mailed or faxed to you.  Completed applications and resumes must be returned to Judge Woody Wheeless’ office at the Courthouse in Marion:

Crittenden County Courthouse
Attn: Judge Woody Wheeless

100 Court Square
Marion, AR 72364

Job duties include (but not limited to):

• ·        Administers, interprets, enforces and recommends procedures consistent with applicable laws, regulations, City of Marion and Crittenden County ordinances, rules and the policies of Crittenden County and the Crittenden County Library Board (CCLB).
• ·        Performs activities which permit the orderly, efficient and effective communications with, and delivery of library services to, all stakeholders including all Crittenden County citizens, patrons, State Library and other government officials.
• ·        Evaluates and administers library programs such as circulation, reference, reader’s advisory services, children’s services, community services and public information. 
• ·        Attends relevant conferences including Arkansas Library Association and meetings at the State Library.
• ·        Directs a public relations program to promote and publicize the library’s collections, services and programs within the community.
• ·        Represents the library on regional and state committees and serves as Crittenden County’s authority on library issues.
• ·        Develops and annually updates long-term plans for the Crittenden County libraries and obtains Board approval.
• ·        Maintains standard levels of service to all branch libraries in Crittenden County communities.
• ·        Attends Crittenden County Quorum Court meetings and Marion City Council meetings and periodically reports on library activities.
• ·        Prepares various kinds of statistical reports on finances, programs, attendance and circulation.
• ·        Communicates effectively with the community.
• ·        Oversees full-time and part-time library employees including hiring, evaluating, disciplining and terminating with the advice of the CCLB as required by law or policy.
• ·        Coordinates the training of library staff in technical and administrative library skills.
• ·        Disseminates information regarding personnel policies, fringe benefits, conditions of employment and all relevant policies to library employees.
• ·        Directs the development and maintenance of the collection of books, periodicals, CD’s and a variety of other library materials.
• ·        Drafts and recommends policy to the Crittenden County Library (CCL) Board of Directors.
• ·        Plans for the effective and efficient implementation of approved policies.
• ·        Develops the annual budgets, obtains Board approval and files with the County and City. 

The White County Regional Library System announces an opening for a full-time Children’s Library Programmer (40 hours/week) to work with the Children’s Librarian to plan, coordinate and perform library programming and outreach activities. Must be at least 18 years old and a licensed driver, as the position requires driving a library van to program locations all around White County.  Previous relevant experience working with children is required.  Involves some evening and weekend hours.  Position provides excellent benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, sick and vacation time, and participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS). 

Applications and job descriptions available at the Searcy Public Library in Searcy, Arkansas and at the links below. Please hand deliver or mail completed job applications to Darla Ino, White County Regional Library System, 113 E. Pleasure Avenue, Searcy, AR  72143 or email to Darla.Ino@Arkansas.gov.   Accepting applications through June 30, 2023.

Job Application

Job Description

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is seeking a Teen Librarian.

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Teen area. Responsibilities include planning and implementing programs and activities relating to teens, ages 13-17, and collaborating with Youth Services staff for programming, especially for tweens, 4th-6th grade. This position is responsible for the collection development of the Teen Library in the main library. This position requires availability to work some evenings and weekends. 
 
The ideal applicant has a master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from a college or university with an ALA-accredited program, or a combination of a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. Previous experience working with teens is required.

This is a full-time position with starting pay between $40,000 and $45,000, depending on education and experience. Benefits include a generous paid time off plan, paid health and dental insurance, and APERS retirement. PTO and insurance benefits amount to approximately $10,000 in value per year.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references to Kate Huss, Human Resources Associate/Assistant Business Manager, at khuss@libraryinjonesboro.org or mailed to 315 West Oak Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401. This job posting will remain open until 5 p.m. on May 31, 2023.

The University of Arkansas Libraries invites nominations and applications for the position of Health Sciences Librarian. The Libraries seek candidates who are receptive to and foster new ideas and who have demonstrated collaboration, interpersonal skills, and open written and oral communication skills. Additional key attributes are the ability to establish and promote successful partnerships with other university departments, provide excellent services, and to adapt or develop programs and services that support positive change within the institution. This will be especially important as the main library, Mullins Library, is undergoing a major renovation of the first two floors.

As a member of the Research and Instruction Services team, the Health Sciences Librarian will create and deliver innovative services to support the instruction and research needs of students and faculty in College of Education and Health Professions which includes the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. This individual actively engages with faculty and students and develops collaborative working relationships with colleagues in other departments at the University of Arkansas Libraries, as well as members of university departments and research teams. Specifically, but not limited to, this librarian works directly with the disciplines within the health professions and related life sciences, and we seek candidates with broad knowledge of information literacy skills. Responsibilities include library instruction, research assistance, support for systematic and/or evidence-based reviews, collection development, and academic outreach, including collaborative development of library programs and campus and community engagement initiatives.   

With members of the Research and Instruction department, the Health Sciences Librarian will contribute to the libraries’ online chat service, support online and distance learning, and share responsibility for creative and active promotion of physical and digital collections, in alignment with curricular and research needs. The Health Sciences Librarian will have the opportunity to support the vision for and utilization of new spaces and services focused on innovative and enhanced technologies (i.e. virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, a makerspace, etc.), available following the Mullins Library Renewal Phase 2 project. The work of the Health Sciences Librarian may include supervision of a Graduate Assistant.

Along with performance, the responsibilities of this position include research and creative work, and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. This position reports to the Director of Research and Instruction.

Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor or Associate Librarian / Associate Professor.

Minimum Qualifications

• ·         Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
• ·         Experience with public service in an academic, research, or special library through reference, instruction, and external engagement

Preferred Qualifications

·         Demonstrated experience providing library instruction, research assistance, and outreach with in-person and/or virtual learning environments

·         Knowledge of best practices in library pedagogy, such as the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education

•       Experience with or a willingness to learn how to conduct systematic and/or evidence-based reviews

·         Knowledge of assessment methods and tools

·         Experience with content development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• ·         Exemplary service orientation
• ·         Ability to work effectively in a diverse and changing environment
• ·         Willingness to engage in faculty liaison activities such as outreach and/or engagement
• ·         Initiative and flexibility
• ·         Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with team members, other library colleagues, and customers
• ·         Effective oral and written communication skills

Rank and Salary

Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor or Associate Librarian / Associate Professor. Starting salary: $55,000, commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Relocation allowance available. Benefits include $5,000 start-up research funding, TIAA or Fidelity Investments, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance.

Additional Information:

University Libraries:

The University Libraries share the stewardship of the University’s goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further support the academic mission. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities including an architecturally unique climate and humidity controlled 27,000 sq. ft. high density storage facility. For more information, visit the Libraries’ home page (https://libraries.uark.edu).

College of Education and Health Professions:

The College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) offers undergraduate majors, Master's and Ph.D. programs, and graduate certificates. COEHP houses the departments of Health, Human Performance & Recreation (HHPR), Occupational Therapy (OTD), Rehabilitation, and Human Resources & Communication Disorders (RHRC), as well as the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. The college also supports nine research labs and centers and offers a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, a collaboration between the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. For more information, visit their website at https://coehp.uark.edu/index.php

Values of the University Libraries: 

The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Enriching campus diversity and inclusion is a guiding principle at the University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas Libraries asserts that the responsibility for creating, supporting, and maintaining an inclusive workplace belongs to all of us. We can strengthen our culture and organization by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, empathy, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same.

We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. For more information regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and the University Libraries, please visit our website at https://libraries.uark.edu/diversity/

Application Materials:

For the full posting, or to apply, please go to https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Health-Sciences-Librarian--Open-Rank-_R0037877

When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers).  Candidates who received international degrees in library and information science not accredited by ALA will need to submit the foreign credential evaluation determination.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

The Associate Dean will play a critical role in supporting the evolution of a twenty-first century special collections library. The facility housing the University of Arkansas Libraries’ Special Collections is undergoing a complete renovation and reimagining slated for completion in summer 2024. Special Collections is comprised of manuscript and archival collections, rare books, artifacts, and University Archives. Collecting strengths include international exchange, music, Civil Rights, architectural records, and Arkansas arts. Providing faculty, students, and researchers from across the globe with access to these collections is a vital part of the work of Special Collections. Making collections accessible and assisting those seeking to use our material is essential to this role.  Special Collections (https://libraries.uark.edu/specialcollections/) is the largest holder of works by and about Arkansans, and the University’s land-grant mission makes that the focus of collecting. It also includes a robust and growing Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts program with faculty and staff working across the state (https://folklife.uark.edu/).

The Associate Dean is responsible for the development of strategic directions and associated projects, generating national and international interest in the collections, and working collaboratively with other organizations in the nation to enhance the availability of archived materials. As a member of the Libraries’ Administrative Group, the Associate Dean works collaboratively to develop and achieve the broader goals and initiatives of the Libraries. In addition, the Associate Dean will work across the organization on issues of digital preservation and digital collections.

Primary responsibilities include articulating a strategic focus to achieve the division’s goals and priorities while aligning those to the broader activities of the University Libraries; anticipating, initiating, and responding to changes in the academic programs and the University environment; structuring the collections to meet the information needs of the University; and ensuring that the Division maintains a strong commitment to excellent, inclusive, and equitable service. The Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring the alignment and involvement of their division’s efforts and personnel with the entirety of University Libraries. The Associate Dean also facilitates the integration of research and teaching through collaborations with University departments and programs, collaborates with colleagues to advance digital initiatives, actively contributes to library-wide planning and efforts, and ensures representation of the University Libraries in relevant local, regional, national, and international organizations.

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Associate Dean for Special Collections leads a team of six faculty and seven FTE staff responsible for acquiring, processing, teaching, and exhibiting the breadth of unique and rare materials held by the University of Arkansas Libraries.

Responsibilities of this position include research, creative work, and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program; OR an Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) certification and a graduate degree in a related discipline
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience in an academic or research library, archives, museum, or major historical society
• At least three years managing work in a special collections’ repository, archive, museum, or major historical society
• Experience managing relationships with donors

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary graduate degree in a related discipline
• Experience facilitating digital collections initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to effective public service
• Experience with budget management
• Knowledge of the development and management of rare books acquisitions
• Demonstrated success writing and administering grants
• Familiarity with accepted preservation methodologies including both analog and digital materials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Skills and commitment to promoting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, in an organizational context
• Ability to work independently and collegially as a member of a team

Rank and Salary

Tenure-track or tenured, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Librarian / Associate Professor or Librarian / Professor.  Starting salary: $115,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

Relocation allowance available. Benefits include $5,000 start-up research funding, TIAA or Fidelity Investments, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance.

Additional Information:

University Libraries:
The University Libraries share the stewardship of the University’s goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further support the academic mission. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities including an architecturally unique climate and humidity controlled 27,000 sq. ft. high density storage facility. For more information, visit the Libraries’ home page (https://libraries.uark.edu).

The Special Collection library is housed in Mullins Library and will complete a total renovation in summer 2024. This transformation will allow Special Collections to better support the preservation of its unique material, facilitate instruction and use of the collection, and allow for ample space to exhibit items for public viewing.
 
Values of the University Libraries:  
The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
 
Enriching campus diversity and inclusion is a guiding principle at the University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas Libraries asserts that the responsibility for creating, supporting, and maintaining an inclusive workplace belongs to all of us. We can strengthen our culture and organization by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, empathy, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same.
 
We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. For more information regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and the University Libraries, please visit our website at https://libraries.uark.edu/diversity/.

Application Materials:

For the full posting, or to apply, please go to https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Associate-Dean-for-Special-Collections_R0037302

When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers). Candidates who received international degrees in library and information science not accredited by ALA will need to submit the foreign credential evaluation determination.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

This position is responsible for increasing the discoverability of the University Archives collections and reports to the University Archivist. The position arranges and describes core collections documenting the university’s history and creates finding aids that adhere to archival best practices and standards. The position will assist with assessing and moving new collections. In consultation with the University Archivist and Research Services Unit, the position responds to reference questions. The position will perform quality assessment for the web archiving program and will be a member of the departmental Processing Team, contributing to the goals of that team. The position may supervise a student employee. The position may assist the University Archivist with exhibitions, classroom instruction, digital exhibits, and digital preservation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Demonstrated work experience in processing substantial manuscript collections in an archives or research library
• Demonstrated experience working with archival standards, such as EAD or DACS

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate level coursework in libraries, archives, or history
• Project management experience in archives
• Experience with archival content management systems, such as ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, Archivematica, or Aeon

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with best practices in providing reference in a library environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Archival knowledge, including basic preservation standards
• Understanding of copyright, privacy laws, and rights management issues
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of constituents

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary: $40,000, commensurate with education and experience.  Benefits include TIAA or Fidelity Investments, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance. 

Application Materials:

For the full posting, or to apply, please go to https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Assistant-University-Archivist_R0038090.   When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application, résumé, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers). 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Description

Reporting to the Director for Content Services, the Cataloging and Digital Projects Librarian serves as the primary metadata specialist for the Libraries’ CONTENTdm digital collections, working collaboratively with the department head, the Digital Services Department, the Special Collections Division, and other staff in Content Services to complete individual projects. The librarian also collaborates with the Office of Scholarly Communications and User Services to create metadata for University of Arkansas Department of Music concert recordings in the ScholarWorks (Digital Commons) institutional repository. The librarian harvests ScholarWorks metadata for graduate theses and dissertations for import into WorldCat and Alma. The librarian creates metadata for other types of digital projects and collections as needed and performs original and complex copy cataloging for media materials in a variety of formats. The librarian maintains knowledge of current and emerging standards, tools, and best practices and will document metadata and cataloging procedures for assigned areas of responsibility. The librarian serves on the department’s leadership team. 

Librarians hold faculty status and contribute to the teaching, service, and research mission of the University. Library faculty are vital members of the scholarly community and engage with current professional trends and literature, pursue the discovery of new knowledge related to their field of expertise, share the results of their scholarly work through presentations and publications, and engage in professional service at the Libraries, campus, state, and national levels. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serves as the metadata specialist for the majority of the Libraries’ CONTENTdm digital projects 
• Along with the department head, serves on the project team for each CONTENTdm digital project, making recommendations about the timeframe, metadata elements, and controlled vocabulary to be used 
• Collaborates with other departmental staff assigned to work on CONTENTdm projects, promoting consistency, and assists with training as requested  
• Manages remediation to ensure that the metadata for older digital collections is updated to current practice 

• Creates metadata for University of Arkansas Department of Music concert recordings hosted in ScholarWorks 
• Harvests metadata for electronic theses and dissertations from ScholarWorks and converts it to MARC for uploading to WorldCat and Alma 
• Creates metadata for other types of digital projects and collections as needed 
• Together with the department head, serves as a metadata consultant for other Libraries’ departments, including responding to requests about metadata standards and procedures, controlled vocabulary, and crosswalking metadata from one platform to another 
• Performs original and complex copy cataloging of media materials, including scores, sound recordings, and video recordings, in accordance with local and national standards (RDA, Library of Congress Program for Cooperative Cataloging Policy Statements, MLA best practices, etc.) 

• Maintains the Libraries’ application profile, the CONTENTdm Cookbook, and creates and maintains cataloging procedures for assigned formats 

• Stays informed of evolving cataloging and metadata trends, changes in best practices and standards, new software applications, and local technology changes

• Takes part in professional development activities, including attending workshops, webinars, and conferences, to augment existing training and skills 

• Serves on the Content Services leadership team

Rank and Salary  

Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor or Associate Librarian / Associate Professor.  Starting salary: $55,000, commensurate with education and experience. 

Benefits 

Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA or Fidelity Investments, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, health insurance, and funding support for research, service, and professional development activities. 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Masters in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent 
• Demonstrated relevant experience creating metadata for digital materials using non-MARC metadata standards such as Dublin Core, MODS, or EAD 
• At least one year of demonstrated relevant experience cataloging library materials, including original cataloging and applying controlled vocabulary 

• Demonstrated experience using MARC21, RDA/AACR2, Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings, and classification schemes, such as LCC 
• Demonstrated experience with OCLC Connexion and the technical services related functions of an integrated library system 

Preferred Qualifications  

• More than one year of relevant professional experience with cataloging and authority work in a mid- to large size academic or research library, or equivalent 
• Demonstrated experience with music or media cataloging 

• Demonstrated experience using Ex Libris’ Alma-Primo ILS

• Demonstrated experience with digital repository systems/software such as CONTENTdm or Digital Commons 
• Demonstrated experience with documenting technical processes 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Familiarity with cataloging tools like Cataloger's Desktop, RDA Toolkit, and Classification Web 
• Knowledge of tools for manipulating bibliographic data such as MarcEdit, OpenRefine, XSLT, or Oxygen 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills including meeting project deadlines

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Bibliographic knowledge of one or more non-English language 
• Working knowledge of word processing software and spreadsheets 

• Commitment to building and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility 

Additional Information 

The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University’s goals and takes responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections as well as programs that further support the academic mission. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities. For more information, visit the Libraries’ home page (https://libraries.uark.edu). 

The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. 

Enriching campus diversity and inclusion is a guiding principle at the University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas Libraries asserts that the responsibility for creating, supporting, and maintaining an inclusive workplace belongs to all of us. We can strengthen our culture and organization by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, empathy, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same. 

We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. For more information regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion and the University Libraries, please visit our website at https://libraries.uark.edu/diversity/  

Application Materials  

For the full posting, or to apply, please go to https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Cataloging-and-Digital-Projects-Librarian--Open-rank-_R0036982 .  When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers).  Candidates who received international degrees in library and information science not accredited by ALA will need to submit the foreign credential evaluation determination. Deadline: May 27, 2023 (12:01 a.m. CT)

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.   

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. 

The Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library (TN) is seeking an innovative and highly motivated individual to join our team as our next Library Director, responsible for directly overseeing the daily operations of our library. We serve the over 110,000
residents of the beautiful city of Cleveland & Bradley County, TN, from the 47,000 square foot downtown historical locations, including the main library facility and the History Branch and
Archives, as well as the on-the-go bookmobile. Our library is celebrating its 100ᵗʰ anniversary as a cornerstone in our community this year, and our Director is responsible for ensuring its continued success well into the future. The full job ad can be found here: CBCPL TN Library Director Ad-1.pdf.

Start your career by applying today via email with a cover letter and your resume to Andrew Hunt at jobsatcbcpl@clevelandlibrary.org . Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Additional helpful information, including a detailed job description and list of responsibilities, can be found at https://clevelandlibrary.org/new-library-director-search.

ULM Library would like to submit this job posting for your consideration. We will consider new graduates. The link and the posting text are below. Thank you!

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ulm/jobs/4015405/general-reference-librarian?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Summary

Serves as the library’s embedded liaison to faculty, students, and staff at one of ULM's colleges. Provides instruction, reference assistance, and information-literacy planning in person and via email during business hours. This is a tenure track position with the rank of Assistant Professor.

Duties and Responsibilities

•         User instruction and scholarly engagement.

•        Collaboration with the dean’s office and the teaching faculty of the assigned college to plan library instruction and information literacy teaching activities.

•       Collaborating closely with the various schools under the respective college.

•         Assistance with traditional (print) and electronic resources such as the online catalog and web-based sources.

•         Liaison and collection development activities in an area determined by interest, credentials, and need.

•         Promoting library skills to all university community groups.

•         Review and edit newly submitted graduate theses and dissertations.

•         Service to the library, university, community, and profession

•         Other duties as assigned by the Library Director.

Minimum Qualifications

American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s degree in Library Science
Excellent oral and written communication skills

The Texarkana Public Library (TX) seeks a leader with the initiative to try new things and lead the library into the future. The new Director will work from a single location with a committed staff of 13.5 FTE and a $1.4 million budget – generated with income from both cities and Arkansas state aid – to serve the 66,000+ residents of the twin cities. The Director reports to the Texarkana Library Commission, which consists of 10 members, five appointed by the Board of Directors of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, and five appointed by the City Council of the City of Texarkana, Texas.  Library highlights include strong community support, excellent program offerings, and being part of a growing and thriving downtown. Key initiatives include the assessment of the existing library building and the possibility of a new facility, bringing new and fresh ideas to the organization, and preparing for the library’s 100^th anniversary in 2025. 

The minimum qualifications are a master’s degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association and three (3) years of progressively responsible library administrative experience is required. The ideal candidate will have worked with patrons from all backgrounds, understand the political mechanics of a city/county library system, and be a staunch advocate of the value public libraries bring to their communities.   

The position offers a hiring salary of $75,000 along with an excellent fringe benefits package. The position closes on May 7, 2023.