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Hi everyone,<br>
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We're looking for someone great to join our children's services team
at Hood River County. Please let me know if you have any questions.<br>
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Cheers!<br>
Buzzy Nielsen<br>
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Library Director<br>
Hood River County Library District<br>
502 State St<br>
Hood River, OR 97031<br>
541-387-7062<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org">http://hoodriverlibrary.org</a><br>
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<b>Job Announcement<br>
</b>Children's Services Assistant<br>
Closing Date: August 10, 2012<br>
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<b>About Hood River County Library District</b><br>
The Hood River County Library District was created by a vote of
the citizens of Hood River County on November 2, 2010. It came
following the closure of the Hood River County Library, a
department of Hood River County, on July 1, 2010. The district
reopened the county's three libraries on July 1st, 2011.<br>
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Hood River County Library District is dedicated to promoting the
enjoyment of reading and culture, responding to the community's
need for information, and enriching quality of life for its
patrons. The library serves approximately 22,000 people, who
checked out nearly 100,000 items in 2009-10. It includes three
branches: Cascade Locks, Hood River, and Parkdale. All three
libraries are crucial sources of free public Internet access and
electronic information, with over 20,000 Internet sessions
logged in 2009-10 by residents and visitors alike on the
library's computers. The Hood River branch is in a stunning
Carnegie library that was expanded in 2003. Cascade Locks and
Parkdale are located in the busy centers of their communities.
The district enjoys a very supportive Friends group, Foundation,
and volunteers.<br>
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Hood River County Library District is a member of the Sage
Library System and the Libraries of Eastern Oregon. Hood River
County is in the heart of Columbia Gorge and the Mount Hood
recreational area, providing opportunity for many outdoor
recreational activities including windsurfing, kiteboarding,
hiking, cycling, skiing, and much more. The District has stable
funding from a countywide special district.<br>
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For more information, please visit us online:<br>
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<li><font color="#000000">Hood River County Library District -
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org">http://hoodriverlibrary.org</a></font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Sage Library System -
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://catalog.sage.eou.edu/">http://catalog.sage.eou.edu/</a></font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
- <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriver.org/">http://hoodriver.org/</a></font></li>
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<b>Job description</b><br>
Hood River County Library District seeks an enthusiastic
individual, preferably someone bilingual in English and Spanish,
dedicated to serving children and families in Hood River County.
The Children's Services Assistant provides services directly to
patrons of all ages at the public service desks at all three
library branches, provides programming for children and
families, and promotes children’s services and programs in the
community.<br>
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The individual in this position must enjoy working with people
of all ages, especially children, have excellent customer
service skills, and have the ability to learn to use integrated
library system software. The successful candidate preferably
will be fluent in English and Spanish. The position reports to
the Library Director.<br>
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Job responsibilities include:<br>
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<li><font color="#000000">Organizing and presenting storytime
programs;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Promoting reading and literacy outside
of the library through book talks and presentations;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Planning programming and educating
caretakers about early literacy practices and principles;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Providing direct service to adults and
children at busy public service desks;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Assisting the public in using
computers, equipment, and electronic resources.</font></li>
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This position is part-time, 25 hours per week, and includes
weekend and evening hours.<br>
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<b>Qualifications</b><br>
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<li><font color="#000000">High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate's degree from an accredited institution or
equivalent preferred.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">One year experience working directly
with children, preferably in a public library.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Two years experience working in
customer service, preferably in a library.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Any equivalent combination of
education and experience satisfying the above.</font></li>
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<b>Compensation</b><br>
Opening salary ranges from $12.83 to $13.35/hour, depending upon
qualifications. The position also includes group medical
insurance, retirement, and vacation benefits.<br>
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<b>How to apply</b><br>
Please read the job description carefully and submit the
following: <br>
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<li><font color="#000000">A completed Hood River County Library
District Application for Employment;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Cover letter;</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Current resume.</font></li>
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Application packets, together with the job description, are
available from the following sources:<br>
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<li><font color="#000000">Online at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hoodriverlibrary.org/about-us/employment.html">http://hoodriverlibrary.org/about-us/employment.html</a>.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Hood River Library, 502 State St, Hood
River, OR 97031.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Cascade Locks Library, 140 SW
Wa-Na-Pa, Cascade Locks, OR 97014.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">Parkdale Library, 7300 Clear Creek Rd,
OR 97041.</font></li>
<li><font color="#000000">By calling 541-387-7062 or emailing
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@hoodriverlibrary.org">info@hoodriverlibrary.org</a>.</font></li>
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Documents must be submitted in Open Document, PDF, or Microsoft
Office format. Complete application packets are due by 5.00p on
Friday, August 10, 2012, to Hood River County Library District,
502 State St, Hood River, OR 97031, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:info@hoodriverlibrary.org">info@hoodriverlibrary.org</a>.
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The Hood River County Library District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.<br>
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