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Heidelberg University’s Beeghly Library has an immediate opening for a Reference and Instruction Librarian. This position is an integral part of a three-person, reference department serving undergraduate and masters’ level students.
The candidate will participate in providing reference and research assistance using electronic and traditional sources as well as incorporating the [...]
The Tipp City Public Library is seeking applicants for a Public Services Manager.
This full-time position supervises clerks and shelvers. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience required. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Starting salary $27,000.
Job duties:
Creates, maintains, and revises weekly staff schedules and daily desk schedules.
Supervises the [...]
Ohio Northern University’s Heterick Memorial Library invites applications and nominations for the position of Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian.
Rank: Tenure track, 12 month contract. Salary and rank commensurate with experience
Employment Start Date: February 1, 2010
Job Summary: The Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian works with faculty staff and students [...]
Madison Public Library has an immediate opening for an experienced Reference Librarian for a part-time position including evening and weekend hours. Duties include public service, reference and reader’s advisory assistance and collection management. A Bachelor’s degree and library experience are required, MLS or related Master’s degree preferred. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and [...]
The State Library of Ohio has received the John G. Lorenz Award for the eleventh consecutive year. The Lorenz Award recognizes state library agencies that promptly meet the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ standards for the completeness, quality, and timely submission of statistical data. The award was presented in the fall of 2009 [...]
StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening resources are up and ready! I have been asked to let COSLA members know about the program and to invite you to participate and share information about the StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening November 27, 2009.
Libraries can visit http://www.nationaldayoflistening.org/ to download our free Do-It-Yourself Instruction Guide with [...]
An annual award consisting of $3,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation given to a library organization whose application demonstrates greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the library organization.
Staff development is defined as:
“a program of learning activities that is developed by the library organization and develops [...]
Literacy and education grants grants to help children are awarded throughout the year for specific programs with measurable outcomes. We desire to provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs and literacy programs for children with special needs. The grant request deadlines are at the [...]
ALSC’s Bookapalooza Program will offer select libraries a collection of materials that will help transform their collection and provide the opportunity for these materials to be used in their community in creative and innovative ways. For more information go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/Bookapalooza/index.cfm
The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce that Janet Ingraham Dwyer has joined its staff as the new Youth Services Library Consultant. Janet will be in charge of ongoing youth services activities at the State Library, in particular the Summer Reading Program, Choose To Read Ohio, and Ready to Read. She will [...]