Librarian I Youth Services / Programming -- Rapid City Public Library, SD, 
gateway to the Black Hills and other outdoor recreational opportunities, 
and listed by Forbes as one of the top 10 best small cities for starting a 
business, seeks a dynamic individual to coordinate library-wide programming 
for all ages, and to serve as the frontline coordinator for the Youth 
Services  Department.   Duties also include: coordinate and schedule staff; 
assist with training; maintain department procedure manuals; prepare 
reports and correspondence related to policy, procedures and the strategic 
plan. 

Youth Services/Programming Librarian I will oversee 9 Public Services staff 
and coordinate library programming in all departments.  The position 
reports to the Public Services Supervisor. 

RCPL provides service to 90,000; overall staff includes 38.9 FTE.  2006 
circulation was over 600,000 and the collection contains approximately 
160,000 volumes. The library is housed in one main facility near downtown 
Rapid City, with plans to open a satellite site in 2008.  That satellite 
site will be a joint school district/public library operation, located in 
an underserved area of the community. 

Minimum qualifications requirements: Acceptance into an MLS program. 
Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and techniques 
of library science. The successful candidate must have excellent written 
and oral communication skills and ability to deal effectively with the 
general public and staff.  Must have the ability to plan and manage 
projects and budgets. Possess diverse computer skills including experience 
with online searching, local area networks, the Internet, and Microsoft 
Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). Preferred Qualifications:  
Master’s degree in Library Science; supervisory experience; public library 
experience.

Salary:  Starting salary from $38,397 with excellent benefit package. 
Submit detailed resume and application to City of Rapid City, Human 
Resources Department, 300 Sixth St., Rapid City, SD, 57701.  Inquiries 
about the position are encouraged. Contact City Human Resources at (605) 
394-4136. The application form can be found online at: 
http://www.rcgov.com/humanresources/vacancies.htm.  Deadline for 
applications is May 31, 2007, 4:30 p.m.  EOE.