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Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:50:16 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #479
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Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:26:24 +0000
From: "Judy Dunahue" <Jdunahue@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: job opening
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN--The Allen County Public Library
in Fort Wayne, IN, a 1998 All-America City and the best read city in
the U.S. according to "Places Rated Almanac", is looking for a
children's librarian for the main library's Children's Services
department. This position provides readers' advisory, reference
assistance, and collection development as well as program presenta-
tion both in the library and in schools and day care sites.
Required is an ALA/MLS and excellent communication skills. Also
required is knowledge of children's literature, computer fundamen-
tals, and CD-ROM products. Underlying all of these qualifications
is a deep respect and liking for children as well as the public and
a sense of humor. Range minimum with no experience is $28,121
and generous benefits including a relocation allowance. Contact
Human Resources Manager, Allen County Public Library, P.O.
2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270. (219)421-1231, fax (219)
422-9688 or e-mail cholly@acpl.lib.in.us. EOE
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Judy Dunahue Resume quote:
Human Resources "Reason for leaving last
Allen County Public Library job -- maturity leave"
Fort Wayne, IN
(219) 421-1232 fax:(219) 422:9688
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Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:40:37 -0500
From: "Connally, Ronald" <RConnally@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Position Vacancy - Youth Services Librarian
Please post the following vacant position.
TITLE: YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
CLASSIFICATION: PAY RANGE 21
DEPARTMENT: XENIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
REPORTS TO: XENIA HEAD LIBRARIAN
HOURS: FULL TIME
STARTING SALARY IS $25,667
JOB OBJECTIVE: Serves in the Children's department of a large-sized
library in the system; evaluates materials collection, plans and
provides services and programming for children and young adults,
provides reference service at central reference desk.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Evaluates and maintains the juvenile and young adult materials
collections to reflect the needs of the community. Identifies
weaknesses in the collection and selects replacements and/or additions
to collections.
· Provides reference service and reader's advisory service for those
using
the children's and young adults' collections.
· Instructs and aids adults, young adults, children and community groups
in
the use of the library and of reference tools; provides both one-to-one
assistance and group presentations.
· Plans, designs, promotes, presents and evaluates library programs for
children, young adults, parents and adults who work with children.
· Plans and/or prepares displays, bulletin boards, bibliographies,
pathfinders, and other informational materials.
· Participates in county-wide children's services, attends meetings of
the
Children's Council and Young Adult Council and participates in their
work; gathers statistics and prepares reports as needed.
· Consults with teachers and prepares collections for use with their
classes.
· Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary.
· Maintains good relations with the public and other staff, individually
and in general; shows tact and courtesy.
· Handles routine problems under the guidance of supervisor.
· Keeps supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns.
· Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through attendance
and
participation in conferences and workshops and through programs of
continuing education, professional reading, and participation in
professional groups.
· Other related duties may be required by the supervisor. These duties
are
nonessential functions of this position.
SPECIFICATIONS:
· Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school
required.
· Thorough knowledge of professional library science and administration
as evidenced in proven ability in children's/young adult service,
including extensive knowledge of children's/young adult literature and
proven ability to develop work programs.
· Ability to communicate clearly; listen, understand, speak, and write
effectively.
· Proven computer keyboard skills preferred.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
· Work is performed in an office like setting, but with need for
considerable mobility: light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching and
sitting at a variety of desks and service points.
· Must have keyboard skills, read print and on-screen information,
answer telephone, and assist patrons who may have any type of
disability.
· Employee may be scheduled to work evening and weekend hours, including
Sundays; schedules may be altered depending on the needs of the
library.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS:
· Variety of microcomputers, terminals, printers, typewriter,
photocopier, microfilm machines, telephone, fax machine.
· Television, videotape player, CD and cassette player.
· Program aids such as flannel boards, puppets, filmstrip and film
projectors, videotape player and monitor.
SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION:
· General direction for activities related to the Xenia Community
Library is received from the Head of the Xenia Community Library.
· General direction for youth services activities is received from the
Coordinator of Youth Services.
Interested persons may fax their resume to 937-376-4673, attention Human
Resources Department. They can also e-mail it as a Word document, or
mail to Greene County Public Library, P.O. Box 520, Xenia, OH 45385. My
e-mail address is: rconnally@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us
Thank you.
Ron Connally
Human Resource Officer
Greene County Public Library
937-376-2996x205
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