Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at The Ferguson Library.
Available Career Opportunities
Director of Administrative Services (Full-Time)
The Director of Administrative Services is a key member of the administrative staff and the leadership team. This position is responsible for strategic oversight and hands-on-management, ensuring the effective and efficient administrative operations of the library with a commitment to equity, transparency, and service for several administrative operations.
Maintenance Team Member (part-time)
This position ensures the cleanliness, maintenance, and functionality of library facilities by performing tasks such as cleaning, minor repairs, and snow removal. Responsibilities include maintaining floors, restrooms, and common areas, setting up for programs, and monitoring building conditions to report maintenance needs. The role requires effective communication, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to establish positive relationships with staff and the public.
ILS Systems Coordinator/Head of Materials Management (Full-Time)
The library is hiring a full-time Head of Materials Management at the Main Library-DiMattia Building. This role oversees circulation, cataloging, and acquisitions, collaborates with other departments, and serves on the Leadership Team. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service, communication, cataloging, and acquisition skills, along with supervisory experience and proficiency in Sierra or similar ILS.
Professional Growth and Development
The Ferguson Library offers programs to encourage staff members achieve personal and professional growth.
- Scholarship Fund – Provides scholarships to staff members who are enrolled in degree programs in library or information sciences or other degree programs that directly contribute to their duties as a library employee. Full and part-time staff members are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
- Staff Development Fund – This program, funded by The Ferguson Library Foundation, is available to both full and part-time staff. It provides financial assistance for non-degree activities, such as professional workshops and conferences.
- Professional Conferences and Workshops – The library grants time-off with pay and expense reimbursement to staff members who attend approved professional conferences, workshops and meetings. Staff members are encouraged to participate in state and national organizations related to the library profession.
- In-house Training – The library also provides a continuous program of in-house training, such as workshops, lectures and self-directed training.
Other Employee Benefits
The Ferguson Library provides full time staff members with a comprehensive and generous package of employee benefits, including pension and health insurance.