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The Ohio Historical Society seeks applications for the position of Curator I in the Curatorial Services Department. Responsibilities include evaluating and recommending potential acquisitions; cataloging; researching collections and communicating findings through reports and other publications; responding to inquiries from scholars, professionals, and the public; planning and participating in educational programs and exhibit development; assisting with the drafting of a collecting plan; and grant writing. Well-qualified candidates will have a master's degree in history, museum studies, or information science, plus one to three years' experience working with museum, archival, or library collections. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. The incumbent must be able to work well independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of Ohio history and prehistory is desirable, as is basic understanding of MARC cataloging. Minimum salary is $33,842 per year. Some evening and weekend hours will be required, as will occasional in-state travel.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by May 15, 2009 will be given priority consideration.
Please do not respond to this message. For more information and instructions for applying, go to http://www.ohiohistory.org/about/jobs/.
The Ohio Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!
POSITION AVAILABLE
Title: Branch Manager
Location:Watertown-Wilson County Library
Watertown, TN
Supervisor: Wilson County Library Board and Lebanon-Wilson County Library Director
Qualifications/Job Description:Education: A high school education or equivalent is required, although a college degree is preferred. Must be willing to obtain a CPLM when offered by the State Library and Archives. Knowledge of automated office equipment with a willingness to be trained is desirable. Must have working knowledge of computers and software. The ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public consisting of all ages and personalities is required.
Experience: Previous public
library experience is required.
Position Summary: The Branch
Manager is responsible
for the operation and administration of the assigned facility including
supervising staff and volunteers; selecting, acquiring, cataloging,
circulating, and weeding library materials; assisting patrons with
locating
materials and using various library equipment; promoting the library
within the
community including programs and newspaper articles; maintaining and
organizing
an appropriate stock inventory of reading and viewing materials; and
maintaining an adequate stock inventory of supply items necessary for
operating
a public library. Dresses appropriately
at all times while working in or representing the library.
Full-time position (35 hours per
week).
Physical:
The work environment consists
primarily of indoor activities. Normal/corrected
eyesight and hearing within normal range is required. Must
be able to lift and carry books and/or
cartons of books weighing up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis and
must be
able to lift and carry books up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. Stooping, bending and walking are required to
restock shelves and to assist customers with finding their requested
materials. Climbing is required on a
regular basis through the use of movable step stools to reach books
placed on
higher shelves.
Essential Duties:
1. Carries out
the policies of the library as adopted by the Board.
2. Attends all
Board meetings.
3. Selects and orders all books, and
materials according to the Board’s Collection Development Policy.
4. Maintains accurate patron and
statistical records and submits a variety of monthly and annual reports
for the
Board, Lebanon Library Director and the Highland Rim Regional Library.
5. Acts as public relations
representative
for the library, attending meetings, posting notices in newspapers,
arranging
programs as necessary.
6. Makes full use of regional and state
library services to provide an appropriate stock of library materials
to serve
the needs of all library patrons.
7. Assists patrons in the use of the
full
range of library services, materials and information resources.
8. Accepts and acknowledges memorials,
gifts and donations to the library through personal contact or mail.
9. Assists
patrons and the public with reference services as needed.
10. Maintains the facility in a neat and
attractive appearance; decorates the library for special occasions and
informational items.
11. Follows legal, professional, and
ethical
practices when making decisions and carrying out responsibilities.
12. Has knowledge
of all circulation desk functions.
13. Assists with
shelving and re-shelving books and other circulating materials.
14. Answers phone
routinely.
15. Informs
customers of status of overdue materials and availability of requested
books.
16. Accepts and
processes interlibrary loans for customers.
17. Accepts payments for overdue
materials,
memorial gifts, lost books, use of library equipment, and sale books;
maintains
fine logs and prepares overdue notices.
18. Assists in
training and monitoring staff.
19. Performs data
entry and processing of new
materials.
20. Responsible
for all Children’s Programs including Summer Reading Program.
21. Performs other
related duties as required by
circumstances or the library director.
This Position Description is not
intended to be all-inclusive. The Library
Board reserves the right to revise or change position duties as the
need arises
and reserves the right to change position descriptions, position
duties, or
working schedules where appropriate and reasonable to accommodate
individuals
with disabilities.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
Resumes will be accepted until May 5, 2009.
Please send all resumes and correspondence to:
Wilson
County Library
System
Attn: Alesia Burnley, Director
108 S. Hatton Ave.
Lebanon, TN 37087
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:19:32 -0500
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