Cross-posted from U.T.K.'s jobs listserv. Although this is not
school media, it sounds like a great opportunity for a children's
librarian--and possibly a chance to do more bridge building between
school media librarians and public children's librarians.
Ronda Y. Foust
School Media Specialist
Karns High School
Knoxville, TN
readingdragon@comcast.net
http://thebookdragon.blogspot.com/
Begin forwarded message:
>
> There are three children's Librarian I positions open in my library
> system (even though only one is mentioned in the job ad, included
> below). As I mentioned to you before, we have not had many
> qualified, MLS applicants in past searches. I'm almost positive
> they would consider a brand new MLS Librarian with good knowledge
> and skills. This is a well-funded, growing library system. Will
> you please pass along this job ad to anyone you think appropriate,
> including discussion lists? More information is available at:
> www.henricojobs.com . This is a link to the library's web site:
> http://www.co.henrico.va.us/library/ .
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Deborah Lammers (SIS 1996)
>
> Manager, Dumbarton Area Library
>
>
>
>
>
> Position Number
>
> 1501-0095
>
> Job Title
>
> Librarian I (Children's Librarian)
>
> Posting Type
>
> External
>
> Department
>
> Library
>
> Minimum Qualifications
>
> Possession of an American Library Association-accredited master's
> degree in library science; OR, any equivalent combination of
> experience and training which provides the required knowledge,
> skills, and abilities.
>
> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
>
> Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices
> of library science; considerable knowledge of reference sources and
> methods; considerable knowledge of library
> classification and cataloging; ability to promote interest in
> library service; ability to develop and maintain effective
> working relationships with the general public and employees.
>
> Essential Duties
>
> Answers requests for information from library users and trains them
> to navigate all of the library's collections including books,
> periodicals, and online resources. Recommends titles and websites.
>
> Provides leadership and direction in a Branch Library by serving as
> team leader. Provides information services, programming, collection
> development, and outreach opportunities to Henrico citizens,
> primarily children from birth to grade 6 and their caregivers.
> Performs related work as assigned.
>
> Additional Information
>
>
>
> Paygrade
>
> Paygrade 26
>
> Annual Salary
>
> $44,290.81--$77,743.15
>
> Hourly Salary
>
> $21.29--$37.38
>
> Job Close Date
>
> 07-22-2007
>
> Overtime Status
>
> Eligible to earn compensatory leave
>
> Work Location
>
> Gayton Library - 10600 Gayton Road
>
> Benefits Status
>
>
>
> Job Type
>
> Permanent full-time
>
> Hours Per Week
>
> 40
>
> Work Schedule
>
> 2 nights; alternating Fridays and Saturdays
>
> Recruiter
>
> Frances Schley
>
> For posting specific inquiries, please contact:
>
> sch06@co.henrico.va.us; 804.501.4381
>
>
>
> --
> william c. robinson
> associate professor and assistant director
> school of information sciences
> university of tennessee
> wrobins1@gmail.com
> web.utk.edu/~wrobinso
>
>
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