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From: Marisa Means [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 3:18 PM
To: Marisa Means
Subject: Please post employment opportunity
SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
08-WS-1
VACANCY NUMBER:
Library Associate V, Branch manager, West Shreveport Branch Library
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Full-Time
SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this individual is
responsible for managing the West Shreveport Branch, which will include
a variety of advanced Library duties.
REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college,
including a minimum of nine semester hours of library science, plus four
years of paid, full-time library experience. Familiarity with automated
library systems is highly desirable. Supervisory experience is highly
desirable.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of: (1) standard library principles,
practices and procedures; (2) electronic and printed materials,
resources, and databases; (3) principles of supervision and motivation.
Ability to: (1) relate and communicate effectively with other employees
and the public; (2) train and develop staff; (3) use resourcefulness,
tact and courtesy in dealing with library patrons; (4) use application
software.
GENERAL DUTIES
* Coordinates, directs, and supervises the work of the West
Shreveport Branch.
* Supervises, evaluates, and trains three full-time and seven
part-time employees; schedules substitutes as needed; recommends
staffing needs and changes.
* Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Collection Development
staff on selection of library materials.
* Advises the Children's Librarian in planning and implementing
programs such as Summer Reading Club and preschool programs.
* Performs reference/readers' advisory and circulation duties as
required.
* Instructs school classes in the use of library facilities and
standard reference tools; gives book talks and book reviews to school
classes and civic groups; conducts outreach programs for the community
if needed.
* Keeps detailed records, with assistance from the First
Assistant.
* Attends system meetings/workshops, etc.
* Oversees facility management.
* Responds to after-hours security system calls at library branch.
* Performs other necessary duties as required.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications accepted until the position is
filled.
STARTING DATE: Position available April 1, 2008
SALARY: $3160/month + benefits
CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to
be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML
locations. Send application to Jennie Paxton, Human Resources
Coordinator, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA
71120-1523.
Contact Bandana Mukherjee (318) 226-4974 or Cindy Ortego (318) 226-5881
if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background
check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. . We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin or non-job related disability. Our facilities are
non-smoking.
January 28, 2008
Marisa D. Means
Administrative Office Specialist
Shreve Memorial Library-Main
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