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Library Director - City of Moline

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 08:44

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Job Characteristics:
 

Under administrative direction of the Library Board of Trustees is responsible for direction, management and strategic vision of the City library and library staff, preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets and planning, organizing, directing and coordinating library services or programs. Serves as advisor to the Library Board of Trustees by providing analysis, recommendation and course on all aspects of the library operations. This position entails considerable initiative and independent judgment and the ability to work with others to accomplish goals and objectives of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library and the City.

Library Assistant (part-time) - East St. Louis Community College Center

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 09:42

The Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market (SICCM) has a vacancy for a part-time, (Evenings: Monday - Thursday) Library Assistant at the East St. Louis Community College Center.  The East St. Louis Community College Center is an instructional center for community college-sponsored programs and services serving the residents of the East St. Louis, IL area.  This position assumes the following responsibilities: manage serials/subscriptions, barcoding/cataloging, manuscript processing, shelving, small group instruction as needed, staff help desk, professional development as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Library Director-Mount Carmel Public Library District

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 07:36

The Board of Trustees of the Mount Carmel Public Library is seeking a professional, enthusiastic, and creative leader to serve as our new director!

 Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree and work experience in a library preferred. Must be able to effectively operate a computer in the execution of daily tasks and learn new computer skills quickly with minimal instruction.  High-level of managerial experience, experience in financial responsibilities, Understanding of current and emerging technology and trends is necessary.

Mentor (Project Next Generation) - Champaign Public Library, Douglass Branch

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 15:45
POSITION:

MENTOR - Search Extended
PROJECT: Project Next Generation (Douglass Branch Library)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project Next Generation is a state-sponsored mentoring program for at-risk youth.
DUTIES: Project Mentors assist sixth – eighth grade students in developing technical skills and life skills using computers, digital cameras and other up-to-date equipment in a variety of projects and activities.

 

Adult Program Coordinator - Rochester PLD

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 12:45

The Rochester Public Library District is seeking a professional Adult Program Coordinator to oversee adult programming, and outreach.

Full Time – days, nights and every other Saturday Salary $14.00 - $15.00 depending on experience Benefits package offered includes IMRF, health insurance, vacation and holidays.

Library Program Manager II - Illinois State Library

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 10:46

Applications are being accepted for the position of Library Program Manager II in the Office of Secretary of State with the Illinois State Library, Talking Book and Braille Service, in Springfield, IL. 

Applications are available by contacting the Department of Personnel at the address below or on our website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com

SALARY RANGE:  $3819.00 – $8592.00 monthly

Conditions of employment for the position of a Library Program Manager II include but are not limited to the following:

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a Master's degree in library science, preferably from an institution accredited by the American Library Association, and two years professional managerial librarian experience.
  • The applicant must submit an application to be reviewed for a qualifying grade for this position. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
  • The applicant must be able to work a full-time schedule while employed by the Office.
  • Completed applications must be sent to the Department of Personnel at either location listed below to be considered for a position.  Applicants will not be accepted by the Library and they are not to be sent to any other department.

Teen Services Librarian - City of Madison (WI)

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:47

MADISON, CITY OF (WI)
invites applications for the position of:
Teen Services Librarian

Current vacancy is salaried at 80% FTE (32 hours/week) and would be based at the MEADOWRIDGE BRANCH located at 5740 Raymond Road, Madison, WI.   

This is responsible professional library work that focuses on library services for teens. The work entails significant involvement with library wide youth services teams and initiatives as well as community partnerships and collaborations.  The position also functions within the context of a branch library that provides a range of public library services to all ages.

Employees may be assigned to a variety of library programs, services and functions necessitating judgment and discretion in their development and implementation. Employees may lead and/or coordinate subordinates as assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian 3 or Library Supervisor. This series is structured to provide advancement from Librarian 1 to Librarian 2 (consistent with bargaining agreement provisions).

Reference Librarian - Chatham Area Public Library District

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 09:00

Local History / Genealogy Room Reference Librarian  

The Chatham Area Public Library District in Chatham, IL is seeking an innovative and service-oriented professional responsible for reference, readers’ advisory, creating displays and creating and maintaining a digital library collection for their Opal Lee Chatham Local History and Genealogy Room. This full-time position, with 20 hours devoted to reference services and 20 hours devoted to Chatham’s local history and genealogy services gives the applicant the opportunity to work in a spacious facility in a growing community with a strong commitment to customer service.

Chatham, IL is located in Central Illinois and is a bedroom community about five miles from the state capital Springfield.  Chatham is two hours from St. Louis, MO and has an estimated population of 10,500.

Assistant Director-Edwardsville Public Library

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 13:50

Edwardsville is a busy town with a population of over 24,000. We are looking for an Assistant Director who has flexibility, a sense of humor, and the ability to take directions, work without direct supervision, and supervise others. The candidate would have an even temperament and a continuing and active interest in reading in a variety of subject areas.

Skill and Education requirements:

  • Preferred education and experience:  Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library education program and 2 years supervisory experience.

Assistant Dean of Business Operations - UIUC

Submitted by Nick Bennyhoff on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:50

Position Available:         July 16, 2013.

 

This is a full-time, regular, Academic Professional position in the University Library.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Dean for Business Operations  is responsible for the operation and provision of the University Library’s Business Services, participates in the  formulation of the University Library’s fiscal policy, is responsible for the preparation of the budget in consultation with the Dean of Libraries, interacts on behalf of the Library with campus fiscal administrators, performs liaison activities with college and department head managers on projects of joint interest, represents the Library at campus meetings, prepares budget forecasts, provides management information to Library Administration, and otherwise is the primary Fiscal Officer for the University Library, overseeing a total budget in excess of $40-million. The Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of Libraries, oversees the work of Associate Director and other support staff within the Library Business Office.

 

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