<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">We are seeking the perfect fit for
our small, creative, fun-loving Creswell Library. Not only are we looking for
all the necessary elements of a great youth librarian (great with babies, kids,
teens, and parents; creative program developer; organized; loves crafts; able
skills in collection development and cataloging; tech savvy; etc.)—we also seek
someone who is:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">a
super team player,</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">light-hearted,
with a good sense of humor,</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">low
drama (leaves the drama to reality TV),</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">community-oriented
(willing to get out in the community as needed),</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">flexible
(willing to take on any task needed),</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">a
people person (and tolerant--even of those who are hard to love),</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">warm,
friendly, and approachable, and</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">open
to trying new things and new methods.</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">This might be your dream job if you:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">love
learning new things,</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">want
to gain experience in all aspects of librarianship,</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">enjoy
working in a harmonious workplace,</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">think
volunteers should be nominated for sainthood,</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">thrive
in a small-town atmosphere where you can get to know most of the kids’ names
and may become a minor celebrity, and</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">want
opportunities to get involved with the library community (OLA, CSD, etc.)</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">You might be our dream candidate if
you:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">are
a sharp, detail-oriented, quick learner;</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">are
a good problem-solver;</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">are
a self-starter—willing to take direction, but able to figure things out for
yourself if necessary;</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol"><span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">love
your work and consider it an avocation… not just a means to a paycheck
(although we all agree that paychecks and benefits are necessary and
important!)</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">have
experience with networks and tech trouble-shooting (not required, but you could
earn major extra points).</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Enthusiasm is more important than
experience… </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">However,
we do seek someone with their MLS or on their way to getting one.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:115%"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Find additional information
(including a job description) and application on our website: </span></b><a href="http://www.creswell-library.org/"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">www.creswell-library.org</span></b></a>
<b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">.</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:115%"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Su Liudahl, Director</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">Lane Library District /
Creswell Library</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:115%"> </span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">A complete application packet
will include a letter of interest, LLD job application, resume or CV,
professional references, and a statement of philosophy regarding what it means
to be a youth librarian in a small town. Submit application packets to:
Creswell Library, PO Box 366, Creswell, OR 97426 or by email (strongly
encouraged) to </span></i></b><a href="mailto:director.su@creswell-library.org"><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%">director.su@creswell-library.org</span></i></b></a><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%"> .</span></i></b></p><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><br></div><div>Su Liudahl</div>
<div>Library Director<br>Creswell Library / Lane Library District<br>64 West Oregon Avenue<br>PO Box 366<br>Creswell, Oregon 97426<br>(541) 895-3053</div></div></div></div></div>
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