[Libs-Or] Jobline 9/19/03

[Robin Speer]

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9/12/03
Children¹s/Youth Services Reference Librarian
Closes: 9/24/03
Dallas, OR

The City of Dallas is now accepting applications for the position of
Children¹s/Youth Services Reference Librarian. This is a regular, full-time
position. Varied work schedule. Must be able to work some weekends and
evenings. SALARY RANGE: $2,496 - $3,035 per month. Excellent fringe benefits
are provided.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Children¹s/Youth Services Reference
Librarian reports directly to the Library Director. Responsible for
developing and maintaining the children¹s collection in a variety of
formats; responsible for developing and implementing a variety of library
related recreational and educational programs for children and young people
of all ages; includes reference and reader¹s advisory services; catalogs and
classifies children¹s and young adult materials; works with the Library
Director to coordinate the Library¹s volunteer program; provides outreach
services to schools, preschools, and day care facilities. Serves as a member
of the library management team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of public library
services for young people, knowledge of library materials and selection
criteria for children and young adults. Thorough knowledge of the Dewey
Decimal classification system of library materials; working knowledge of
equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive library system; working
knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work
organization and supervision. Effective communication skills with children,
young adults and adults; ability to meet people easily and work effectively
with library staff; be imaginative and creative.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from a college or university with a
Bachelor¹s degree in library science, liberal arts, public administration or
a closely related field. A Master¹s degree from an American Library
Association accredited institution is preferred. One year experience working
with children and one year of supervisory experience in library operations
is preferred.

PROCESS: City of Dallas application is required and must be returned, or
postmarked, by 5:00 p.m., September 24, 2003 at the City Manager¹s Office,
City of Dallas, 187 SE Court Street Dallas, OR 97338. Phone: (503) 831-3598.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All applicants will be notified of
their final status.

The City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
CHILDREN¹S/YOUTH SERVICES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

City of Dallas Children¹s/Youth Services Reference Librarian. Full-time
position with liberal fringe benefits. Salary $2,496 - $3,035 per month.
Varied work schedule, some weekend and evening hours. Degree in library
science, liberal arts, public admin. or a closely related field. Master¹s
degree in American Library Association preferred. One year experience
working with children and one year of supervisory experience in library
operations preferred. City applications available at: City Manager¹s Office,
187 SE Court Street and the Dallas Public Library, 950 Main Street.
Applications close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2003. Phone
503-831-3598 or visit the City of Dallas Web page at: www.ci.dallas.or.us.
FAXED APPLICATIONS OR APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. EOE.

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9/12/03
Job Title: Orbis Cascade Alliance Electronic Resources Program Manager
Closing Date: 9/30/03
Eugene, OR (or to be determined)

Description: Reports to the Executive Director and works with consortium
staff and committees to develop and sustain group purchase program for
databases, ejournals, ebooks, and related products. Develops an existing
successful program to serve an expanded consortium membership, providing
expertise and consultation services for member libraries, and extending
selected purchases to non-member libraries.

Qualifications required: B.A. or B.S. from an accredited college or
university. Three years experience in electronic resource purchasing as
staff of a member library, consortium, or vendor. Working knowledge of the
methods and practices associated with electronic resource contracts and
licenses. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team
environment with consortium and member library staff. Ability to adapt to a
rapidly evolving field and develop the ER Program accordingly. Ability to
represent program to internal and external audiences. Excellent
organizational and analytical skills. Outstanding written and oral
communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate via email and
telephone. Competency with Microsoft Access and Excel. The successful
candidate is expected to reside in Oregon or Washington and should be
willing to travel within the region but may not be required to work at the
consortium's central offices in Eugene, Oregon.

How to apply:
Electronic applications are preferred. Send to:
lastamba at darkwing.uoregon.edu, or Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human
Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299; (541)
346-3485 (fax). For complete description, qualifications, and application
details, see: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/ermanager.html.

For further information about Orbis Cascade Alliance, please contact:
John F. Helmer Executive Director Orbis Cascade Alliance
(541) 346-1835 jhelmer at uoregon.edu

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9/4/03
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, Shoen Library
Closes:
Marylhurst, OR

JOB TITLE: UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: Shoen Library
REPORTS TO: Vice President for Academic Administration
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Faculty

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To plan, coordinate, and direct all services and
operations of the Marylhurst University Shoen Library. Provide leadership by
performing short and long-term planning for the Library, including
developing, implementing and evaluating library services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Establish policies, procedures, and standards for the efficient and
effective operation of the Library, including collections, reference,
circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, on-line systems, computer labs,
bibliographical controls, interlibrary loan, and maintaining consortia
memberships and agreements. Support library instruction program.

Oversee and coordinate systems and processes to meet the library
informational needs of students, faculty, staff, consortia members, and the
community, to provide quality service to meet those needs.

Ensure Shoen Library cooperation, participation and leadership in local,
state, regional, and national library groups and consortiums. Participate on
committees and boards.

Assess collection, equipment, facility, personnel, and new service needs of
the Library and develop recommendations and plans for implementation of
automated systems.

Oversee the development of the library collection, including housing,
maintenance, and preservation to support the University curriculum.

Lead and develop a strong library staff through selection, supervision,
development, and evaluation. Supervise and schedule employees to ensure
adequate coverage and support during open hours. Work scheduled hours at
reference desk on a weekly basis.

Oversee the finances of the Library by monitoring all fiscal operations,
such as preparing the annual budget and approving departmental expenditures,
including annual serials renewals.

Manage library-building operations, including implementing staff procedures
to ensure the security of the collection, computer labs, and building. Work
with the Facilities Department to plan for short and long-term building
needs and capital improvements.

Work with the Office of Institutional Advancement to develop external
resources and relationships to support Shoen Library¹s programs, including
assisting in fundraising and grant writing opportunities.

Coordinate and participate in Friends of Shoen Library. Serve on University
committees and task forces, including University Faculty Council.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Master¹s in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited school required.
Doctorate or subject Master¹s degree preferred.

Five years of progressively responsible management experience in an academic
library exhibiting excellent planning and organization skills.

Broad knowledge and understanding of library science, including history,
trends, and current issues.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a library staff of approximately 8
employees, in addition to a pool of work-study students.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated
effectiveness relating to and communicating with various internal and
external constituents.

Demonstrated ability to manage fiscal resources of approximately $700,000,
including experience in budget preparation.

BENEFITS: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; four weeks
paid vacation; paid sick leave and holidays; tuition waiver program; life
and disability insurance; and generous retirement plan.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
professional references by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2003 to Human
Resources, Marylhurst University, PO Box 261, Marylhurst, OR 97036.
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9/4/03
Cataloging and Database Management Librarian
Closes: 10/3/03
Portland, OR

Portland State University is seeking a progressive and energetic
professional for the position of Cataloging and Database Management
Librarian. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure track position with the
rank of Assistant Professor. The professional in this position will work
toward enhancing the quality of Millar Library¹s online catalog by
creating and adding new records to the system; maintaining and updating
existing records; and identifying and implementing small- to large-scale
projects that would improve the scope and the scale of the system.

Specific responsibilities:
In accordance with national standards, performs original descriptive
cataloging, classification (using Library of Congress Classification
Schedules) and subject analysis (using Library of Congress Subject
Headings) as well as complex/difficult copy cataloging of English and
non-English-language materials in a variety of formats.

Inputs cataloging into the OCLC network and ViKat, PSU¹s
Innovative-based library management system. Assists in the completion of
PSU¹s retrospective conversion project. Creates NACO authority records for
name headings when appropriate. Participates in ongoing local name and
subject authority-related activities. Monitors MARC format changes and OCLC
format changes and ensures their incorporation into the cataloging workflow
and local systems.

Resolves daily inputting, editing, record replacement, and other
database problems. Serves as a resource for cataloging-related issues and
questions. Provides backup for the operation of ViKat. Loads records,
generates reports, and performs large-scale record editing and maintenance
as needed. Participates in planning and implementing the automation of all
areas of Technical Services.

Maintains up-to-date expertise via participation at workshops and
professional associations. Contributes to the work of relevant committees
and workgroups in the Millar Library and the PSU community of scholars.
Contributes to the work of professional associations, locally, regionally,
and nationally. Contributes to relevant scholarly activities. May supervise
lower-level staff and/or students.

Qualifications:
ALA-accredited master¹s degree in Library/Information Science or its
equivalent is required. A second master¹s degree is desirable. Minimum of
three years cataloging experience following national standards while
contributing records to a national bibliographic utility is required. Recent
experience is preferred. Experience in updating and maintaining records in a
medium or large library catalog database is required. Experience with
Innovative Interfaces, Inc. library system is highly desirable. Demonstrated
experience in creating authority headings according to national standards is
required. Knowledge of a second language is desirable. Effective
communication skills are essential.

A successful candidate also must have the ability to work and collaborate
effectively with colleagues in the Millar Library as well as the
University¹s faculty and students. Excellent interpersonal skills are a
must. In these changing times, flexibility, adaptability and the ability to
work in a dynamic and changing environment also are highly desirable
characteristics.

Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time,12 month, tenure-track position with a minimum annual
1.0 FTE salary of $44,460 effective January 1, 2004. Full time benefits
include 22.5 paid vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days per year, a
choice of retirement and group health plans, and staff tuition rates.
Librarians are members of the
Academic Faculty and participate in University-wide faculty governance.

Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin on October 3,
2003, and the position will remain open until finalists are identified.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and names, address, phone numbers,
and e-mail addresses of four references to: Chair, Cataloging & Database
Management Librarian Search Committee, Portland State University, PO Box
1151, Portland, OR 97207-1151, reggianis at pdx.edu, (503) 725-4576, fax
(503) 725-4524.

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8/8/03
Children's Librarian
Closing Date: 10/3/03
Bend, Oregon

Join creative and professional staff serving a growing community in the
beautiful, scenic outdoors wonderland in Central Oregon. Successful
candidate conducts creative programming, provides reference service, builds
community partnerships, and works with progressive, innovative team. This
team serves six branches in our well-funded District and is assigned to the
Bend Public Library. Excellent customer service skills required. Qual: MLS
or academic equivalent; willingness to work varied schedule (incl. weekend &
evening hours), and computer software skills. Salary range:
$2,960.31-$4,050.42/Mo. Excellent Benefits.

DEADLINE: Completed Deschutes Public Library System application &
supplemental questionnaire are due in the administrative office at 507 NW
Wall Street, Bend, Oregon by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2003.

APPLICATIONS website http://www.dpls.lib.or.us/Employment.asp or contact us
at (541) 312-1024; FAX (541) 389-2982; or e-mail employment at dpls.lib.or.us
EOE

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8/1/03
On-Call Reference Librarian
Closes:
Oregon City, OR

On-Call Reference Librarian I Requires MLS. Must be able to work Sunday
hours. Other hours may be available as well. Competitive salary. Send resume
to: Lynda Ackerson, Oregon City Public Library, 362 Warner Milne Road,
Oregon City, OR 97045

Contact name: Lynda Ackerson, 503-657-8269 x.15,
http://lyndamac@lincc.lib.or.us

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JOBS OUTSIDE STATE OF OREGON

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9/12/03
New Director Announcement Director
Closes:
International Falls, MN

For any questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee.
New Director Announcement Director, International Falls Public Library,
International Falls, Minnesota. We are seeking a creative, service-oriented
individual to lead a dynamic public library with a reputation for
outstanding service to children and families. Situated in beautiful northern
Minnesota, International Falls Public Library is now completing a major
building renovation that will provide amazing new opportunities for library
service.
Our automated library enjoys an annual circulation of approximately 100,000.
The ideal candidate will have the passion, experience, and training to fully
capitalize on the library's forward momentum.

Required: an MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; a minimum of three
years professional experience in a public library, preferably in a
supervisory capacity; good communication skills; a general knowledge of
library automation; plus supervisory and administrative abilities.
Experience in collection development, programming for children and adults,
planning, and grant writing is preferred. Salary is a minimum of $44,000,
commensurate with experience, plus a good benefits package.

Send a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three
professional references to: Search Committee, International Falls Public
Library, 750 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649. Position is open
until a qualified candidate is found.

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8/27/03
Librarian
Closes:
Vancouver, WA

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District has an immediate opening for a
dynamic, experienced librarian to assist in the operations of the Vancouver
Mall Community Library. This full service library is located in southwest
Washington state’s largest shopping mall and serves the surrounding
community, is open 73 hours per week, and has a staff of 16 (12.40 FTE). It
is within short driving distance to magnificent ocean beaches, majestic
mountains, the Columbia River Gorge and metropolitan Portland, Oregon. The
successful candidate will assist the branch librarian in planning,
organizing and directing activities of the community library. Requires an
MLS from an ALA accredited university, 3 or more years of increasingly
responsible professional library work, supervisory experience and experience
working with children and teens highly desired. Salary range: $3277-$4886
per month. FVRL offers an excellent benefits package, including employer
paid full family medical, dental and vision and Washington State PERS.
Additional information regarding the Fort Vancouver Regional Library
District can be found at our website at http://www.fvrl.org

To apply, submit cover letter, resume and references to:

HR Department Fort Vancouver Regional Library 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd.,
Vancouver, WA 98663 Or via e-mail hr at fvrl.org (include job title in subject
line) A complete job description is available on our website at www.fvrl.org
(click on About Us, Employment) or at the address above. Position is open
until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer
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2/13/03, 2/21/03, 2/27/03, 3/13/03, 4/4/03, 4/11/03, 5/8/03, 6/11/03,
7/1/03, 9/3/03, 9/12/03
Managing Librarian I
Closes
Washington

Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Managing Librarian I
(Search Extended), (40 hours/week, plus benefits) for Mill Creek Library in
Washington State. Job #0280 Open Until Filled. For more information and to
obtain an application on this employment opportunity, please visit our
website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at
(360) 651-7040.
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9/3/03
Page-2
Closes: 9/19/03
Washington

Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Page - 2 Openings, (12 &
15 hours/week) for Marysville Library in Washington State. Job #0336 Closes
9/19/03. For more information and to obtain an application on this
employment opportunity, please visit our website at
http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/ or contact our Job line at (360)
651-7040.
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9/12/03
Page
Closes: 10/13/03
Washington

Sno-Isle Regional Library System has an opening for Page, (14 hours/week)
for Mukilteo Library in Washington State. Job #0337 Closes 10/03/03. For
more information and to obtain an application on this employment
opportunity, please visit our website at http://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
or contact our Job line at (360) 651-7040.

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