[Libs-Or] Position Announcement: Canby Public Library

[Penny Hummel]

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Librarian
Canby Public Library (Canby, Oregon)

POSITION OVERVIEW:  This one year professional librarian position will begin in early 2011 and will be funded by an LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) grant from the Oregon State Library.  The primary goal of this position is to jump-start the Canby Public Library’s efforts to serve the community’s large and growing Spanish-speaking population, with an emphasis on the following activities:  collection development, outreach, marketing, programming (including storytimes), community partnerships, and training of paraprofessional library staff in processes and best practices so that the advances made in the grant year are sustainable in the future.  This position will also assist library patrons at the library’s circulation/reference desk, online and over the phone.

ABOUT THE CANBY PUBLIC LIBRARY:   Located on the outskirts of the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, the Canby Public Library serves a historical rural but evolving community of over 25,000 residents, sharing its catalog and collection with 12 other public libraries within Clackamas County’s LINCC network.  In November, 2008, voters approved a permanent countywide library district, which has given the library the opportunity to rebuild its collection, services, programs and staff after years of minimal funding.  Approximately one out of four Canbyites is estimated to be Latino.

REQUIREMENTS:  This position requires an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program and a valid driver’s license (with an acceptable driving record).  In addition to demonstrating expertise in the areas of grant activity detailed in the position overview, the successful applicant will also demonstrate ability and experience in the following areas:  proactive and positive customer service (including understanding of emerging best practices in public librarianship), proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, knowledge of, and/or experience of the traditions, values and customs of the Hispanic/Latino community, and experience providing library services to Spanish speaking patrons.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Compensation for this position includes an annual salary of $46,920 as well as full City of Canby benefits (PERS retirement (upon eligibility), medical and dental insurance, and life insurance).

TO APPLY:  Review the job announcement at  http://www.ci.canby.or.us/Jobs/jobopenings.htm for full information about the application process.  This position will remain open until filled.  Resume review will begin December 17, 2010.



Penny Hummel
Director
Canby Public LIbrary
292 N. Holly Street
P.O. Box 930
Canby OR  97013
503.266.4021 X230 (phone)
503.266.1709 (fax)






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