Job Description

Works with other State Library Staff in achieving objectives of the State Library’s long-range plan. Participates in the strategic planning and implementation of State Library sponsored statewide programs and the identification of potential partners.

Consults with public library directors on issues of management, including, but not limited to planning, policymaking, budgeting, and personnel.

Consults with public library trustees on advocacy, planning, policymaking, budgeting, and community partnerships.

Maintains awareness of current library trends and developments through professional reading, conference attendance and organization participation.

Works with other State Library staff to assess staff development needs for the library community.

Assists in the planning and organization of State Library sponsored training activities for library staff at all levels. Provide specialized training for library’s staff based on needs and requests of library directors

General consulting to all types of libraries, on a variety of management topics, including, but not limited to reference and public services (including children/youth services), policy development, board development and training, staff development and training, technology, budgeting, strategic planning, and advocacy.

Works under the general direction of the Director of Library Development Services.

Qualifications

Specialized knowledge in library functions and operations. Proficient in project management, interpersonal relations, networking, consulting, planning, priority setting, and technology. Thorough knowledge of staff development principles. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written), ability to work independently and exercise initiatives, ability to establish effective working relationships with outside agencies, governing boards, public officials and the general public, and organize and present information through reports and public presentations.

Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited college or university and four years appropriate professional library experience.

Compensation: $36,840 – $68,160

How to Apply  http://www.jobs.sc.gov
Contact Info    Leesa Benggio
Contact Phone: 803-734-8668
Contact Email: lbenggio@statelibrary.sc.gov

Qualifications include, but are not limited to, previous accounting and budgeting experience at the supervisory level required, with governmental or public fund accounting experience preferred; CPA certification or certification by the GFOA preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited university required; eligibility for bonding required; and successful completion of a background check required.  Visit www.akronlibrary.org for a complete job posting and additional information about the Library. Salary is commensurate with experience; full benefits package available.

For consideration, submit a resume and cover letter including salary history by July 6, 2010 to: Search Committee, “Application for Fiscal Officer”, Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 South High Street, Akron, OH  44326 OR by e-mail to Library-HR@akronlibrary.org

EOE

Pamela J. Hickson-Stevenson, Assistant Director
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 S. High Street
Akron, OH  44326

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, plans, and implements programs for adults, both in the library and in the community.
• Assists in selection and maintenance of adult materials collection.
• Creates and maintain displays.
• Assists at the circulation desk.
• Assists patrons in using online catalog. Answers reference questions.
Provides reader’s advisory.

Knowledge of the materials, services, and trends in library services to adults is required.

Please submit resume and letter of application by May 24, 2010 to:

Mark Mabelitini, Director
Tipp City Public Library
11 E. Main St.
Tipp City, Ohio 45371

Fulltime (37.5 hours), possible evening and weekend hours; not job-share eligible

Salary: Range begins at $59,377.50 (annualized); $2,283.75 bi-weekly

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of administrative duties as related to the management of the branch  libraries.  Develops general and detailed plans for administering the day-to-day

operations of the branches. Participates in the selection process for all branch library professionals and substitutes. Provides direction, motivation and supervision to the branch library managers. Supervises the development of the branch libraries’ programs, services and collection development. Compiles statistical information for branch libraries. Participates in the budgeting process. Develops and maintains relationships with community groups and organizations. Work requires the ability to think creatively and work independently, using sound professional judgment in decision making.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates will possess a Master of Library and Information Science degree issued from an accredited School of Library and Information Science. Extensive professional experience at the library manager level or above required. Extensive experience in the field of public librarianship required. Ohio Public Librarian Certification preferred. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a comprehensive and broad knowledge of the principles and practices of library science as they apply to the management of public libraries. A demonstrated comprehensive and broad knowledge of customer service and of books, authors and library materials as applied to public librarianship is required. Candidate must demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, community groups and organizations and customers.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled

For consideration, submit a resume and cover letter, including salary history, to:

Human Resources Director
“Application for General Manager Branch Libraries”
Akron-Summit County Public Library
60 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44326-0001

OR

e-mail your resume to LibraryHR@akronlibrary.org

For more information on the Akron-Summit County Public Library system, please visit our web site at

http://www.akronlibrary.org

Founded in 1847, Otterbein is a private, coeducational comprehensive four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Otterbein is located in Westerville, OH, a residential community of 36,000 residents on the northeast side of Columbus. Westerville was ranked 15th in the Top 100 list of “America’s Best Places to Live” by Money magazine. It provides a warm and friendly small-town atmosphere for Otterbein students, faculty and staff, while remaining conveniently located close to Columbus, a large metropolitan city.

SUMMARY: The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and operates the reference department, including scheduling librarians for reference coverage. Evaluates reference service, including social media and other opportunities for outreach. Maintains appropriate statistics.

• Develops and evaluates reference materials appropriate to curricular and co-curricular needs of the college and constraints of the budget.

• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises student assistants; coordinates activities and training of librarians involved in reference.

• Assists with reference during on-call and scheduled hours; weekend and evening reference service is required.

• Assists in teaching users research skills necessary for lifelong learning.

• Creates a vision for integration and networking of library to areas not traditionally served.

• Serves as library liaison to assigned departments, including (but not limited to): a) assists with acquisition requests and departmental reviews; b) conducts collection development; c) provides advanced instruction and subject specialty consultation; d) creates online subject guides; e) collaborates with teaching faculty to develop stronger relationships with departments.

• Participates in information literacy program; conducts library instruction sessions; and provides reference support for the information literacy program.

• Participates in campus committees and library professional activities; actively participates in the life of the college.

• Participates in library-wide marketing and public relations activities.

Requirements include: MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited library school; at least 3 years professional experience required.  Requires thorough knowledge of general and specialized reference sources as well as alternative sources of information (government documents, etc).  Needs familiarity with social media, course management software (such as Blackboard or Moodle), general office equipment, Microsoft Office software, and html and web authoring software (such as Dreamweaver). Able to provide basic technical support for library computers and equipment.  Experience using Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) and familiarity with both PC and Mac platforms preferred.

Compensation and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and credentials; eligible for health, dental, and life insurance benefits; may be eligible for additional College-paid and voluntary benefits including tuition waivers, long term care, short-term and long term disability, etc.

To Apply: Please forward a cover letter addressing this position including salary requirements and resume to Otterbein College, attn: Human Resources, One Otterbein College, Westerville, OH 43081. You may also send via email or fax to HR@otterbein.edu or 614-823-1511. This position will remain open until filled with review beginning immediately. Please include in the subject line: Reference Services Coordinator & Assistant Professor.

Lois F. Szudy
Library Director
Courtright Memorial Library
1 Otterbein College
Westerville, OH  43081
614 823-1414
Fax 614 823-1921

Process library materials/items related to circulation (e.g. checks in/out materials, prepares materials for mailing or re-shelving, etc.); input circulation and patron data into on-line circulation management system; locate and retrieve library materials for use by customers; work closely with and assist other staff to provide State Library services to customers; shelve and file library materials in all formats as directed by supervisor. Answer telephones; respond to inquiries from customers; provide on-call assistance to Front Desk; back up Front Desk as scheduled/assigned by supervisor;

Scan identified print materials in support of the Agency’s digitization program;

Maintain accurate inventory records of library materials/items as assigned; make photocopies; type correspondence and input data/information using a personal computer (PC);

Work on collection maintenance projects as assigned by supervisor (e.g. shelf reading, shifting, searching for missing items, etc.), attend conferences, workshops and training as assigned by supervisor.

For more information and to apply for this position go to: bit.ly/9L5DRw

Responsible for all fiscal management including payroll and accounts payable.  Complete job description on web site.

Please send resume, including references, to Seneca East Public Library Board of Trustees, P.O. Bx. 572, Attica, 44807.  Deadline is 5pm February 12, 2010.

Barbara Bayer, Director
Seneca East Public Library
14 N. Main St., P.O. Box 572
Attica, Ohio  44807
419-426-3825 (P)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under direction, the Coordinator, Virtual Services manages the Library’s website and all related applications, plans, implements and develops new applications, including coordination with social media, coordinates content, and trains employees and customers on using the Library’s Internet applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; public library experience and experience working on a web design team is preferred.

This part-time position is open until filled, but priority will be given to those applicants applying by February 12, 2010.  In addition to a competitive salary that begins at $17.60/hour, the Library offers excellent benefits, including paid vacation, sick leave, health insurance (including vision, dental, and prescription), public employee retirement, and health/flexible spending accounts.

Email resume and a letter of interest detailing your technology training and web programming experience to:
C. Allen Nichols, Director
Wadsworth Public Library
allen@wadsworthlibrary.com

Follow this link for Library Employment Application

Thanks

Mohamed A. Ragheb, M.TEC, M.C.P.
Technology Manager
Wadsworth Public Library
132 Broad Street
Wadsworth, OH 44281-1897
Phone: 330-335-2600
Fax: 330-334-6605
http://www.wadsworthlibrary.com

The successful candidate will be an innovative, creative individual with excellent computer and graphic design skills. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years experience in marketing, PR, graphic design or advertising required. Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator desired. (Complete job description) .

The salary is $11.61 – $20.11 per hour, with generous benefits and a strong institutional commitment to continuing education. This is a full-time position and will include working some nights & weekends. Download and print the application form, and send completed form to Shea Alltmont, Delaware County District Library at the address below. Applications are due no later than 5:00pm on Friday, February 5, 2010. Please also include cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references.