[Libs-Or] Jobline - 5/7/10

Fri May 7 09:33:36 PDT 2010

Oregon State Library Jobline

An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... May 7, 2010

Closing Dates

05/07/10 Library Assistant II, Salem, OR
05/07/10 Part-Time Library Assistant, St. Helens, OR
05/07/10 Library Director, Prineville, OR
05/14/10 Technology Manager, Salem, OR
05/21/10 Multimedia Specialist/Weekend Circulation Supervisor, Portland, OR
05/23/10 Early Learning Services Coordinator, Vancouver, WA
05/27/10 Community Libraries Director, Vancouver, WA
05/24/10 Head Librarian, Medford, OR
05/30/10 Collection Management Librarian, Port Angeles, WA
05/31/10 Librarian, Eugene, OR
Job Announcements

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Posted: 4/30/10
Library Assistant II
Closes: 5/7/10
Salem, OR

Brief description of position: The Salem Public Library is searching for an excellent, part-time career (.50 FTE) Customer Service Representative II to provide remarkable customer service to the public. Job duties entail assisting patrons in the use of the library by giving standard information in person or by phone; assisting in the processing of library materials for circulation; entering information for borrower's cards into on-line automated system for registration; retrieving inside and outside book drop; preparing items for check-in and check-out; checking library materials in and out following standard control procedures; processing book reserves; collecting library fees and fines; arranging and organizing the circulation desk for operation, checking materials returned to the library for damage; and arranging materials for re-shelving.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of two years of college; Experience in library clerical work preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Excellent customer service skills, the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully while providing courteous service to library patrons and the public; understands and follows instructions; learn related clerical and library tasks; possess skills for handling cash, knowledge of POS systems and PC Keyboarding, word processing and other software programs; learn proper accurate shelving of books according to the Dewey Decimal System, and ability to learn and understand the Millennium library computer system. The job requires prolonged periods while standing and walking; lifting up to 25 pounds; pushing book trucks up to 75 pounds; lifting stacks of books and placing them on both overhead and floor level shelves. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Link to the full job announcement: www.cityofsalem.net<http://www.cityofsalem.net/>

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Posted: 4/30/10
Part-Time Library Assistant (Temporary)
Closes: 5/7/10
St. Helens, OR

Temporary Part-Time Library Assistant: The St. Helens Public Library is looking to hire a flexible individual with excellent customer service skills to fill a temporary part-time position in the library. This position performs various duties within the Library requiring general knowledge of library operations.

Terms of Employment: Temporary; as little as two and as much as six months in length. 20 hours per week; including evenings and weekends. $12.00 per hour.

A City employment application and supplemental questionnaire is required. You may obtain an application in person at City Hall, 265 Strand Street, St. Helens; or by phone: (503)366-8217; or you may download an application online at www.ci.st-helens.or.us<outbind://40/Users/Kathy/~Executive_Secretary/Employment/Job%20Postings/Summer%20Labor%20-%202008/Police%20Clerk%20-%20CH%20Office%20Assistant/www.ci.st-helens.or.us>. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check as well as a drug test. Applications must be received at City Hall by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2010.

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Posted: 4/30/10
Library Director
Closes: 5/7/10
Prineville, OR

Crook County Library
Library Director
$43,404 - $48,172 DOE
Full-time with benefits
Closes: May 7, 2010 at 5:00 pm

General Announcement: The library serves a population of approximately 25,000 residents and has approximately 15,000 registered patrons.  The library is operated as a general fund department of Crook County. The library is heavily utilized for reading enjoyment, Internet and database access as well as general circulation. In addition, two meeting rooms in the building are popular public meeting facilities for the community. The library sponsors numerous on-going programs and has a very active children's program. The library currently provides school and community- outreach programs, including an in-classroom storyteller, and the operation of a bookmobile serving rural communities and underserved populations. The library director reports to the Crook County Court and the library functions as a department of the county. On a day-to-day basis, the director implements policies adopted by the Court-appointed Crook County Library Board of Trustees. This position requires a Masters of Library Science, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity managing library staff and budgets is preferred. A Bachelor's degree (preferably in library science or related field) and at least one previous position as a library director will be accepted. Candidates not possessing a bachelor's degree may substitute 10 years experience in a library supervisor's position, including at least one posting as a library director. The position requires knowledge of principles and practices of rural library administration; demonstrated ability to manage a library, staff and budget. Please apply at the Crook County Treasurer's/ Tax Office at 200 NE 2nd St. Prineville, OR 97754, Phone: 541-447-6554. Please visit our website at www.co.crook.or.us<http://www.co.crook.or.us/> for full description details.

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Posted: 4/30/10
Technology Manager
Closes: 5/14/10
Salem, OR

The Salem Public Library is seeking a professional Librarian to oversee the Technical Services division, the A-V Center, and the Computer Lab. This manager will participate on the Library management team and provide leadership in the pursuit of innovative technology solutions that ensure excellent customer service. This position oversees a staff of nine employees; is responsible for overseeing the cataloging of all library materials; serves as the primary liaison between the regional cooperative and the Salem Library regarding the Integrated Library System; presents division needs and concerns to library administration and helps to plan for overall library operations and future growth; supervises, hires, trains and assigns duties, appraises performance and oversees scheduling of assigned staff; and other related work as required. The Division Librarian will prepare and monitor division budget including staffing needs, capital expenditures and supplies, while simultaneously monitoring trends in services to ensure innovation and creativity throughout the library's programs.

Link to the full job announcement: http://www.jobaps.com/Salem/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=10&R2=0307&R3=01

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Posted: 5/7/10
Multimedia Specialist/Weekend Circulation Supervisor
Closes: 5/21/10
Portland, OR

Brief description of position: The University of Portland has an opening for a Multimedia Specialist to assist in planning and launching a media creation/editing lab in the library. The person in this position will also serve as the weekend Circulation Supervisor on Fridays and Saturdays.

Link to the full job announcement: http://www.up.edu/hr/showjob.aspx?id=271

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Posted: 4/22/10
Early Learning Services Coordinator
Closes: 5/23/10 (or until filled)
Vancouver, WA

Brief description of position: How would you like to be part of the exciting, Early Learning Services at the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District? If you are an innovative, dedicated Early Childhood Development professional who wants to be part of a team that makes customer service a top priority, look no further. Check out our job opportunity now.

Link to the full job announcement: http://www.fvrl.org/aboutus/jobs.cfm

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Posted: 5/7/10
Head Librarian
Closes: 5/24/10
Medford, OR

Head librarian for a grade 6-12 independent college-prep school.  Overall collection management with an emphasis on online research and reference support for students and faculty.

For a complete description, please visit http://www.smschool.us/about/employment.shtml

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Posted: 4/22/10
Community Libraries Director
Closes: 5/27/10 (or until filled)
Vancouver, WA

Brief description of position: Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic librarian who believes in excellence in library service and seeking an opportunity to use your strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire others? Then look no further, click on the following link and discover an opportunity to make a difference with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District.

Link to the full job announcement: http://www.fvrl.org/aboutus/jobs.cfm

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Posted: 4/30/10
Collection Management Librarian
Closes: 5/30/10 (or until filled)
Port Angeles, WA

Job Title: Collection Management Librarian
Closing Date: Open until filled. First consideration given to applications received by May 7th.
Library:  North Olympic Library System

Description of position: Performs collection management activities and coordinates and oversees collection management activities system-wide.
Secondary responsibilities include programming and providing direct customer service in reference and readers advisory.

For complete position description and application procedures visit http://www.nols.org/about-nols/employment.html.

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Posted: 4/30/10
The David and Nancy Petrone MAP/GIS Librarian
Closes: 5/31/10
Eugene, OR

Responsibilities: This endowed position has primary responsibility for the library's Map and Aerial Photography Collection, and for implementation of the Library's GIS program. The GIS program consists of data collection and dissemination, development of the Library's GIS website, collaboration in campus-wide GIS activities, and relevant user education services. As subject specialist in the fields of Geography and Cartography, this position is responsible for developing the collections in those fields, and for liaison with the university's Geography Department. This position reports to the Head of the Document Center, and participates in providing reference service in that department's areas of coverage: maps and air photos, government information, and business information. Library faculty members develop curricula and teach credit courses and non-credit workshops in their areas of expertise and for general library instruction. The position supervises 1.0 FTE support staff member and various student employees.

Qualifications: Required: American Library Association-accredited master's degree, or relevant master's degree; knowledge of map librarianship; knowledge of GIS services and experience with GIS software such as ArcView®; high degree of computer literacy and interest in new technologies and their applications in academic libraries; excellent communication skills and potential to excel as an instructor. Preferred: degree in a discipline that emphasizes spatial data, such as geography, earth sciences, or land use planning; demonstrated professional development activity; previous supervisory or lead work experience. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits package, which may be found at:
http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications received by May 31, 2010 will receive priority consideration.

To Apply: Send Word or PDF attachments via e-mail to Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, libapps at uoregon.edu<mailto:libapps at uoregon.edu>, and include the following: cover letter addressing your qualifications; résumé; list of names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references [one of whom must be indicated as your most recent supervisor].

For complete announcement, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?subtype=administrative.

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