Job Listing

[Donna Shannon <DMSHAN00@UKCC.UKY.EDU>]

I am posting this for Ginny Eager, Executive Director, Forward in the
Fifth, 433 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY  40403.  Phone: 606-986-3696.
Please contact her for any additional information.

                     Forward in the Fifth
                    Position Description
                   Library Power Director
                (position contingent upon funding)

The goal of the Library Power Program is to create school library media
center programs that bring about improved teaching and learning, and to
reinforce efforts to implement the Kentucky Education Reform Act.
Applicants should possess, or be working toward, a degree in library
science.  A working knowledge of KERA, general school reform/restructuring
issues, and professional development is encouraged.  Applicants must be
able to function as a member of a team and willing to do all manner of
tasks.  Computer experience will factor heavily in the hiring process,
especially with IBM-compatible Windows environment, WordPerfect, and
Lotus.  This position is contingent upon Forward in the Fifth receiving
implementation funding from DeWitt-Wallace Readers' Digest Fund. Forward
in the Fifth will be notified by the end of September, and the program
is planned to begin October 10, 1994.  This will be a full-time, 12-month
position of Forward in the Fifth.  The Library Power Program Director
will work under the supervision of the Executive Director and alongside
all other Forward in the Fifth staff.

Travel Requirements:  extensive daytime, evening and weekend travel.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Coordinate and supervise the implementation of the Library Power Program
at 13 sites in four Kentucky communities;
* Coordinate professional development programs for teachers and school
library media specialists;
* Coordinate community-wide activities related to the program;
* Work with Forward in the Fifth Director to develop and monitor project
budget;
* Serve as liaison between the Library Power Program and school systems,
public libraries, businesses, and volunteers in each community;
* Facilitate meetings of Library Power liaisons;
* Work closely with school library media specialists in all aspects of
the program; and
* Participate in conferences and meetings related to the Library Power
Program and KERA.

The job requires a valid Kentucky driver's license and the ability to be
insured on company vehicles.  Salary depends upon qualifications and
experience.  Benefits include health insurance, retirement, generous
vacation time, and a working atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation to
achieve a common mission.

To apply for this position, please send a brief cover letter describing
how you think a school library media center can support and improve
teaching and learning.  Include a resume, references, and salary
requirements.  Send to:  Library Power Director, Forward in the Fifth,
433 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY  40403.  EOE.