Brookings, SD: Public Service Librarians (2 Positions) – South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University’s (SDSU) Hilton M. Briggs Library is excited to welcome applications for two (2) positions at the Assistant Librarian faculty rank. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Public Services team committed to empowering every member of the SDSU community and contribute to the academic success of our students and faculty. Both positions report to the Head of Public Services, are located onsite in Brookings, South … Continue reading Brookings, SD: Public Service Librarians (2 Positions) – South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD: Access Services Coordinator – South Dakota State University Library

The Access Services Coordinator is a 12-month position that will supervise the daily operations for Access Services at the Hilton M. Briggs Library, including circulation, interlibrary loan, and customer service. They will report to, and coordinate with, the Head of Public Services to create department policies, procedures, trainings, and customer service goals. They will oversee the daily functions of the circulation desk and interlibrary loan … Continue reading Brookings, SD: Access Services Coordinator – South Dakota State University Library

Sioux Falls, SD: Assistant Library Director- City of Sioux Falls

Siouxland Libraries is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and skilled library professional to serve as Assistant Director of Siouxland Libraries. This person will oversee operational services across 13 locations and will manage leaders who are responsible for system-wide and branch services. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of department strategic planning, and will plan, direct, and manage library operations and related outreach activities. For … Continue reading Sioux Falls, SD: Assistant Library Director- City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD: Digital Initiatives Librarian, Augustana University

Coordinates and promotes all aspects of the library’s digitization initiatives including document identification, metadata creation, storage monitoring, discovery access, and scanning supervision. Collaborates with Center for Western Studies on digitization projects. Participates in reference service as part of a daily, evening, and weekend rotation. Creates and teaches library instruction in collaboration with colleagues both in/out of the library. Serves as a liaison to a number … Continue reading Sioux Falls, SD: Digital Initiatives Librarian, Augustana University

Brookings, SD: Research and Instruction Librarian, South Dakota State University

Link to job posting. South Dakota State University’s Hilton M. Briggs Library welcomes applications for the position of Research & Instruction Librarian. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides liaison, outreach, and support to academic departments as assigned in order to ensure collections and services meet faculty and student needs. • Engages and participates in ongoing assessment of student learning, library collections, and services. • Provides both in-person and … Continue reading Brookings, SD: Research and Instruction Librarian, South Dakota State University

Pierre, SD; Children and Youth Services Coordinator, South Dakota State Library

South Dakota State Library, Pierre, South Dakota – Children and Youth Services Coordinator
The South Dakota State Library has an open position for their Children and Youth Services Coordinator. The successful candidate will administers a state library program through planning, implementation, and coordination with other library programs; public or school libraries, agencies, or states; and provides consultative services to South Dakota libraries in the areas of development and operations to ensure the effective delivery of library services and the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the program. This Senior Librarian works with other librarians at the State Library and specifically oversees the children and youth services area.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor’s degree required; library experience and/or coursework preferred; master’s degree in library and information science (MLS) preferred.

Knowledge of:
21st century library trends, technology, and innovation, best practices, policy and procedure writing, early literacy, children and youth physical and cognitive development, youth services, children and youth literature, social media, information literacy, knowledge of generational and multicultural issues and multi-literacy skills.

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Brookings, SD; Digital Initiatives Coordinator, SDSU Hilton M. Briggs Library

South Dakota State University’s Hilton M. Briggs Library welcomes applications for the position of Digital Initiatives Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identifying, prioritizing, and managing workflows of collections to be digitized.
  • Complying with standards, regulations, and laws.
  • Maintaining partnerships with entities such as the Digital Library of South Dakota and the Digital Public Library of America.
  • Developing and implementing workflows for the selection, acquisition, arrangement, description, preservation, and accessibility of the University’s digital assets for the University Archives.
  • Contributing to and implementing policies and workflows for long-term sustainability of the University’s records management.
  • Obtaining external funding to support digitization.
  • Growing SDSU’s digital collections and assuring a quality user experience.
  • Providing outreach and communication, including the management of the Archives and Special Collections website and social media.

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