[Libs-Or] Jobline - 3/20/09

Fri Mar 20 09:54:41 PDT 2009

Oregon State Library Jobline
An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... March 20, 2009

Closing Dates

3/27/09 Youth Services Librarian, Carson City, NV
3/30/09 Library Director, Oregon City, OR
4/15/09 Temporary Information Specialist, Portland, OR
4/20/09 Collections Access Manager, Portland, OR
4/20/09 Library Consultant/Cataloger, Turner, OR
Job Announcements 

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Posted: 2/27/09
Youth Services Librarian
Closes: 3/27/09 (or until filled)
Carson City, NV

Definition: This is an exempt, full-time position, in which the employee performs a variety of duties related to library youth services.

Examples of Duties: The following is a partial description of job duties and is not all inclusive: . Plans, directs, and executes youth services and programming at the Carson City Library including story times, services to teenagers, tours, outreach to schools and the summer reading program. . Manages a budget for materials and programming and is expected to pursue grants and external funding sources for youth library services. . Assists and coordinates technology for the library including the web page and public access computing. . Oversees two part-time youth assistants.

Minimum Qualifications: . Master's degree in library and information science from an accredited college or university.
. Library experience working with children and/or youth services coursework in a master's program preferred. . Technology skills including web page development, PC management and social networking language and experience. . Ability to work a varied schedule including nights and weekends. Annual Pay Range: $39,685 - $55,560.

If offered employment, the candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment background check screening. Inability to meet this requirement will preclude the applicant from further consideration for employment. Special note: Carson City employees may be requested to perform emergency work during disasters or large scale emergencies, as directed by their supervisors. This work may involve overtime, nights, weekends, or holidays. Carson City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Persons requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must advise the Human Resources Department prior to the start of employment. We encourage diversity. For further information please contact: Carson City Human Resources Department CCHR at ci.carson-city.nv.us Or apply online at: www.carson-city.nv.us Questions should be directed to Sara Jones, Library Director at 775-887-2244 or sfjones at clan.lib.nv.us. 

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Posted: 2/13/09
Library Director
Closes: 3/30/09 (or until filled)
Oregon City, OR

The City of Oregon City is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to be its Library Director. The successful candidate will have a passion, and strategic vision for library services. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a creative and motivated professional librarian to lead the growth and enhancement of the City's library services after several years of reduced hours and services due to budget constraints. With the formation of a new Library District in the county cooperative network of city libraries in the November 2008 election, funding has been restored and stabilized via a permanent District tax rate. Additionally, the new Director will be expected to lead the planning for constructing a new library building to meet the needs of our community. The Oregon City Library is currently housed in a leased space approximately 13,500 square feet in size. It is estimated that a new facility will be 30,000 to 40,000 square feet in size. 
Oregon City Library is part of the Library Information Network of Clackamas County (LINCC), a library consortium serving 11 independent public libraries in the county. The 11 independent public libraries form a cooperative by sharing a single automation system and centralized bibliographic/electronic resources. www.lincc.lib.or.us.
We are proud of the fact that the working atmosphere in our consortium among the library members and between the libraries and the LINCC Network staff is very collaborative and friendly. LINCC libraries circulate over 6.2 million items a year on their classic Dynix system, but are currently involved in a migration to the new SirsiDynix Symphony product.
Education and Experience: Requires a Master of Library Science or Master of Library Science and Information Studies from an A.L.A. accredited Masters program and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional library experience, including management and supervisory experience, which demonstrates considerable knowledge in the principles and practices of general administration and supervision, and extensive knowledge of the methods, policies, practices, principles, and procedures of professional library work.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary: $69,384 $82,632 $95,844 annually with the median range as the target. The Library Director's position qualifies for the pay-for-performance annual merit incentive program. Benefits Include: vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement (PERS), medical/vision/RX, dental, life insurance, long term disability, HRA-VEBA, 125 flexible spending account, Employee Assistance Program, Various Voluntary 457, and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Application Process: Position will remain open until filled. Qualified candidates must submit the following: 1. A cover letter describing how your education and experience relate to the position and why the job is desirable to you. 2. A current resume. 3. Completed Oregon City Application.
Candidates may 1) email the application packet (Please state Library Director position in subject line of the email) to: jobs at orcity.org Or 2) fax application packet directly to the Human Resources office at (503) 657-7026 Or 3) mail the application packet to: P.O. Box 3040 Oregon City, OR 97045 - 0304 Attention: Human Resources. Questions may be directed to Jim Loeffler, HR Director at (503) 496-1528 or by e-mail at jloeffler at ci.oregon-city.or.us
Candidate's resumes will be screened against the requirements on the attached job description. Anticipated date to complete first screening is March 30, 2009. The City of Oregon City may request additional information and conduct some telephone interviews. Once applications are reviewed the most qualified candidates will be notified and asked to come in for the first in a series of interviews. First interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday April 14, 2009, with candidates receiving a confirmation letter of the schedule. AA/ADA/EEO Employer.

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Posted: 2/19/09
Temporary Information Specialist
Closes: 4/15/09
Portland, OR 

Ziba is seeking an MLS holder (recent program graduates welcome) to join our Information Specialist team on a temporary basis. From early April through early September, you will help the company maintain excellence in secondary research and analysis, manage internal information flow and execute a pre-planned library move to our new Pearl District location this summer. The position will be full-time or part-time as the workload demands. Link to the full job announcement: http://is.gd/jJaj 
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Posted: 3/20/09
Collections Access Manager
Closes: 4/20/09 (or until filled)
Portland, OR 

Oregon Historical Society is currently recruiting for a Collections Access Manager. The person in this position will manage the Oregon Historical Society's historical archives and photograph collections and will make them available for public education in a variety of media. The Collections Access Manager is also responsible for creating and maintaining records of the Historical Society's archival collections in paper, electronic databases, and digital media and will ensure that the collections are cared for appropriately.
Required Skills and Experience
Candidate must have: Masters Degree in a related field. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in archival and photographic collections best practices. Experience in exhibit development and conducting school tours. Valid Oregon driver's license and the ability to pass a background check. Prior professional experience working with a variety of digital media and applications in a collections management environment is preferred.
Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs at OHS.org. For the complete job announcement, please visit: http://www.ohs.org/about-ohs/employment.cfm

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Posted: 3/20/09
Library Consultant/Cataloger
Closes: 4/20/09
Turner, OR

Job title: Library consultant/cataloger
City and state: Mike Chilton, Agriculture Alternatives Limited, 3533 Ridgeway Dr., SE, Turner, OR 97392
Brief description: I am looking for a librarian or library science student to help me organize a large private collection of books. I want the collection to be cataloged in an easy to use online system. My collection has about 8,000 volumes, many of which are quite rare. The collection is in my home south of Salem. Please contact Mike Chilton if interested: 503-743-4338, or chiltonmw at aol.com
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