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Bilingual Youth Librarian, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO

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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Youth & Family Engagement and in cooperation with the Branch Manager or location’s person in charge, provides Spanish and English language services to the community. Services include: creating and conducting fun learning programming activities for children; promoting services to children, teachers, families and caring adults; conducting outreach services to youth in the community; partnering with youth serving organizations; and supporting system-wide efforts to provide quality service for children and youth in Kansas City.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $51,036, plus excellent benefits. (https://kclibrary.org/jobs/employee-benefits)
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am - 8 pm
Note: One Saturday a month is required.
Note: Occasional flexibility is needed to cover special library and outreach events.
Location
North-East Branch: 6000 Wilson Avenue, KCMO, 64123. (https://kclibrary.org/locations/north-east)
Job Duties (Essential Functions)
Requirements
Required Education & Experience
Work Environment
Primary workspace is shared with co-workers. Work will be performed in a public space amongst staff and patrons from a diverse socio-economic community. Travel to community partners and with other Library staff will occur. May be assigned to work at other Library locations depending on need.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions and job requirements of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
How to Apply
Please apply for this position through our web application system. We only accept applications for specific currently open positions made through our online system. Access the online application from the job listing on the Job Opportunities page
(https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/a45c252a-e08e-4f47-8138-cd684ec9a0dd). The application system allows you to attach a document (such as a cover letter or a resume) to your application (10MB limit per document). When you submit your application, an acknowledgement will be sent to the email address you provided. You are welcome to apply for as many positions as you wish. However, to minimize problems, close and restart your browser between each application.
All online Application for Employment forms must be completely filled out. For technical assistance, call 816.701.3712.
Kansas City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary Description
$51,036
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Posted 08/11/26
Branch Manager II - Red Bridge, Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City, MO

Branch Manager II – Red Bridge
Kansas City, MO, 64131
Position Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt
Salary: $63,975, annually
Link to apply: https://www.mymcpl.org/about/work-with-us/current-openings
Position Overview
The Branch Manager II is responsible for modeling excellent customer service to all staff and customers. As part of the collaborative leadership team of the Library, the Branch Manager II interprets and implements the direction of the Library to assigned staff members in the areas of supervision, Board policy, procedures, programs, and collection maintenance. The Branch Manager II is responsible for clearing barriers to excellent customer service for staff and keeping abreast of current library trends and services. Specifically, a Branch Manager II supervises a large branch or 2-3 small branches.
Essential Functions
o Manages branch staff of 15-35 employees
o Plans and manages the work of all branch employees
o Effectively communicates information in a timely manner
o Creates training for branch staff
o Collaborates with branch staff to create plans for programming and outreach annually
o Evaluates individual and team performance
o Oversees annual branch staffing budget
o Works directly with the human resources department on the hiring process.
o Interviews, selects and documents hiring process
o Coordinates onboarding for new hires
o First point of contact for vendors, contractors, facilities department and IT.
o Daily walkthroughs to ensure safety for staff and customers
o Trains staff on safety plans
o After hours contact for building issues
o Responsible for supplies budget of the branch
o Deselects and trains staff on deselecting library materials
o Evaluates branch materials collection
o Plans and update collection layout plan for branch in partnership with Associate Director for Public Service
o Trains staff in efficient merchandising practices to engage customers
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
All successful leaders at MCPL should demonstrate:
Additionally, this position requires:
Job Knowledge
Technology
Teamwork
Leadership
Customer Service
Other
Age Requirement
Must be at least 18 years of age
MVR Requirement
Work Environment
Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are
Daily (greater than 50% of the time)
Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
Occasionally (approximately 1-2 times per month)
Rarely (1-5 times per year)
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Mid-Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200.
Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check, identity verification, and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless MCPL determines the conviction is job-related. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL, the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy, mitigating circumstances, and rehabilitation.
Posted 08/5/26
Back to Current ListingsExecutive Director, Central Arkansas Library System, Little Rock, AR
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Board of Directors is seeking a mission-driven, community-minded, and visionary leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the largest library system in Arkansas. CALS serves 344,553 residents across the urban, suburban, and rural communities of Pulaski and Perry counties. Reporting to a 16-member Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the organization's chief executive officer, providing leadership to an experienced executive team, overseeing 293.94 FTE, and managing a $30 million annual budget. CALS maintains a collection of more than one million items and operates a bookmobile and 14 library locations, including the 135,097-square-foot Main Library, which recently reopened following an extensive two-year, $31 million renovation. The updated facility features six floors of public space, computer labs and classrooms, meeting and event spaces, podcast and production studios, teaching kitchens, makerspaces, and a rooftop terrace. The Joann and Garth Martin Children's Center at the Main Library provides an inviting environment where children and families can enjoy the garden, sensory room, and wellness room. Located on Library Square in downtown Little Rock, the Main Library serves as the centerpiece of a vibrant, multi-building campus. Other CALS-operated facilities on Library Square include the Ron Robinson Theater, the Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, and the Rock It! Lab.
Hosting large-scale programs such as Six Bridges Book Festival, a city-wide anti-hunger campaign called Be Mighty Little Rock, and employing dedicated social workers within its Community Resources Program, CALS has a long history of playing a critical role in the community through robust partnerships, grants, and awards such as the Library Journal Kline Community Impact Award, received in 2021. The next Executive Director will be an exceptional communicator who champions the organization's mission, vision, and core values while engaging with a wide range of diverse stakeholders. The Executive Director will champion reading, books, literacy, learning, and access to ideas. Through the thoughtful implementation of the existing strategic plan, they will strengthen relationships, build trust, and advance the library system's long-term priorities. Key initiatives for this role include collaborating with community leaders and appointed officials, inspiring a large team of innovative staff to feel empowered in their work, communicating a modern vision of the public library throughout the region, meeting the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly changing world of AI, and operationalizing updated spaces effectively to streamline public service work and improve the patron experience.
Little Rock, the capital and largest city in Arkansas, spans 116.8 square miles and serves as the cultural and economic hub for a metropolitan area of more than 700,000 residents. Little Rock is a culturally diverse city with an historic blend of communities situated along the Arkansas River in the heart of the state, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, including Pinnacle Mountain State Park, the Arkansas River Trail, rock climbing, hiking, and more than 1,200 miles of biking trails throughout the region. The city's vibrant arts and entertainment scene includes the Robinson Center, home to Broadway productions, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arkansas, and a wide variety of performances year-round. Residents and visitors alike also enjoy renowned cultural attractions such as the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Clinton Presidential Center, and the Little Rock Zoo.
Responsibilities: The ideal candidate implements and monitors all present and future policies approved by the CALS Board and ensures that CALS complies with all appropriate local, state, and federal laws and regulations; prepares an annual budget that reflects both the level of financial support and the overall mission of the library system. The Executive Director develops, monitors, and forecasts the overall budget to ensure that funds are dispersed legally and that expenditures contribute to the library’s mission; assures that staff development and continuing education opportunities are encouraged and provided for library staff on an equitable basis; oversees public relations, serving as the representative of CALS in the community, maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, governmental agencies, civic and community groups, and the public. This Executive Director initiates and maintains a leadership role in the state’s library community to cooperatively develop and encourage initiatives to benefit library interests. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/).
Qualifications: An MLS from an ALA-accredited institution is desired. Candidates with an equivalent combination of advanced education and relevant professional experience may also be considered. A minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible professional experience, including at least five years in an executive leadership or senior management role, is required.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $160,000 – $210,000 (with placement negotiable depending on experience and qualifications), plus an excellent fringe benefits package.
Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/contact/). This position closes on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Visit our website (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links.
Posted 07/28/26
Assistant Instructor of Library Services/Liaison Librarian, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
A full-time 12-month non-tenure track instructional faculty appointment. The Liaison Librarian is responsible for the development and promotion of library activities and services that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the campus community (i.e., students, faculty, and staff) including, but not limited to: teaching of information literacy/research skills in a variety of contexts, developing professional relationships, collaborating effectively with campus partners, and management of collections for UCM curricula and faculty research needs.
Subject liaison librarians are expected to actively engage in teamwork, shared governance, and library outreach activities. Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For a complete description and to apply: Assistant Instructor/Liaison Librarian. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Posted 07/28/26
Discovery Services Librarian - Librarian II, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO
Application Link:
Job Description
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), one of the world’s leading technological research universities, seeks a dynamic and creative Discovery Services Librarian. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries the Discovery Services Librarian plays a key role in ensuring seamless access to the library’s electronic and physical collections by managing, optimizing, and enhancing discovery systems and metadata and acquisition workflows. This position focuses on user experience, systems integration, metadata quality, and collaborative problem-solving to improve how students, faculty, and researchers discover and use library resources.
Remote work options are available for this position.
Description of Duties
Discovery Services, Systems Management, and Supervision
Acquisitions
Professional Engagement & Development
Qualifications
Required Education
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent)
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Application Materials
Interested candidates should apply using the link provided. Please provide a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list of 5 current references. Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the position is filled. For more information or questions please contact the Search Committee Chair, Sherry Mahnken at mahnkens@mst.edu.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Sponsorship Information
Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Community Information
University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.
KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Kummer Student Programs.
COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T’s College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master’s and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.
COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university’s Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 573-341-7734.
Posted 07/15/26
Library Office Manager, Mexico-Audrain County Library District, Mexico, MO
The Office Manager supports library district functions by performing a variety of administrative tasks, always focusing on fiscal responsibility. The ideal candidate is self motivated and detail oriented, with strong communication skills and a solid foundation in governmental accounting, payroll, and office administration.
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits: health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid holiday, sick, and vacation time. Salary commensurate with experience. Four-year college degree in accounting strongly preferred; will accept two years. Minimum of two years of governmental accounting experience.
Excellent computer skills required with proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel.
Must pass criminal background check and have clear financial history for insurance bonding. Applications can be picked up at the library or downloaded from district website. For more information, contact Director Christal Bruner at 573-581-4939 or email hr@mexico-audrain.lib.mo.us.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Employment application can be accessed at: https://mexico-audrain.ploud.net/about-us/employment-opportunities/current-openings
Posted 07/10/26

