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Head of Circulation, Beebe Library, Wakefield (Posted 5-13-10)
Duties/Description: Beebe Library needs a tech-savvy, energetic, friendly
librarian to lead the Circulation team. The Head of
Circulation is a manager of staff, materials, policies, and
procedures. Cooperates with colleagues in developing and
analyzing library services and collections. As a manager,
the department head monitors best practices, anticipates
change, assesses the need for new skills, and figures out
how to bring them into the institution.
Qualifications: MLS or MLS candidate. Able to see the big picture and
administer the details. Good communication skills, even
disposition, ability to handle conflict. Proficient with MS
Word and Excel. Supervisory experience and customer service
experience are advantageous, as is experience with an
integrated library system. The successful candidate will be
someone whose default setting in patron interactions is YES!
Salary: $679.70-$877.76/wk
Closing Date: Available immediately. Open until filled.
Send: resume and letter of application to:
Sharon Gilley, Library Director
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
345 Main St.
Wakefield, MA 01880
Email: gilley@noblenet.org
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Associate Reference Librarian, Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester (Posted 4-21-10)
Duties/Description: Responsible individual sought to provide personal
assistance to patrons by assisting them in locating and
selecting books and information; guides library patrons in
the use of reference materials, on-line catalogs, micro
forms, the Internet, and the use of PCs; maintains
reference collection and vertical files.
This is a part-time (19 hrs. per week), temporary (through 6/30/2010)
position.
Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school
preferred with specific courses in reference and
computers. 1 year related experience.
Salary range $19.59- $24.88.
Closing Date: May 3, 2010
Send: Interested applicants should submit resume to:
Personnel Dept., Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Ave.,Gloucester, MA 01930
Fax (978) 282-3055
Email: dprophet@gloucester-ma.gov
AA/EOE
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Librarian I - Community Planning, Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell (Posted 4/16/10)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following:
Works under the
direct supervision of the Assistant Director and
cordinators. Assists Coordinators, Assistant Director and
Director with planning, publicizing and promoting all
library services and programs. Assists Literacy Assistant,
Assistant Director, and Director in administering the
Library's Adult Literacy Program. Under direction of the
Coordinators, Assistant Director, and Director, directs and
manages the operations of the home bound and outreach
delivery services. Assists with computer tasks using
Microsoft Excel and MS Word and the Internet.
Assists in collection development. Supervises library
personnel assigned to Community Planning Department.
Staffs the Reference Desk as needed. Provides excellent
customer service by assisting patrons with identifying
requested library materials and using library resources.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
MLS from an ALA-accredited library school required; ability
to work with a diverse urban population an asset;
experience in community outreach programs, public relations
and/or literacy programs preferred. Must possess valid
driver's license (or be able to obtain one) with an
acceptable driving history.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability
to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure
manuals. Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio,
and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and
deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.
Salary: $18.35 to $20.77/ hr. plus $1500.00 annual education incentive for MLS
Closing Date: Open until filled
Send: Interested, qualified individuals send resume to
the Human Relations Office, Room 19,
City Hall, Lowell, MA 01852
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Assistant Director, Memorial Hall Library, Andover Posted 4-5-10)
Duties/Description:
Professional, administrative and supervisory work in
managing several major functional areas of a public library,
including personnel administration, collection development,
and interlibrary loan. Assist the Director in the overall
management of the Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In the absence of the Director, act as the chief officer of
operations.
Serve as the personnel coordinator for the entire staff;
screen and interview applicants; oversee staff and
department work load; interpret personnel policy and
procedures; oversee payroll and attendance recordkeeping;
hold staff meetings; prepare related reports.
Oversee and maintain library collection of approximately
250,000 items, including selection and withdrawal of
library materials. Develop and administer a budget of
$300,000 for materials acquisition.
Coordinate and manage Interlibrary Loan Services, including
delivery of network transfers, pull-list functions, Virtual
Catalog, and mediated searches.
Assist the Director in long range planning, goal setting,
and policy development related to library services,
personnel and building; assist with administration and
special projects as requested.
Motivate library staff to automate functions where possible.
Model and encourage superior customer service.
Work with the IT staff and the Director to plan and
implement new technology systems and initiatives.
Develop strategies to increase the visibility and use of the
library.
Resolve patron concerns and complaints.
Perform reference duties for the public, as needed.
OTHER DUTIES
Work cooperatively with MVLC, other libraries and town
officials to achieve the library’s goals and objectives.
Prepare a variety of statistical reports for the Director.
Work cooperatively with the IT and reference staff to design
and update the library’s homepage.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of library principles and practices.
Management, planning and supervisory skills, including the
ability to function well as part of a management team that
supports the overall goals of the library, as formulated by
the Trustees and the Director.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing; to establish positive public relations for the
Town, department and/or division; and to interact
effectively with a wide variety of people.
Extensive knowledge of automated library systems and other
library related software.
Education and Experience
Duties require a Master’s degree in Library and Information
Science from an accredited ALA program; five years of
progressively responsible experience, including minimum of
two years supervisory experience; or any equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Salary: Grade: IE 26 $65K - 83K annually in 8 steps.
Closing Date: April 23, 2010.
Apply online at: https://aps1.schoolrecruiter.net/
No other method of application accepted.
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