1. [TLA] Need a School Media Librarian
*METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE & DAVIDSON COUNTY*
Department of Human Resources
*Invites Applications For The Position Of:*
*I S Applications Analyst 2 – Limitless Libraries*
*An Equal Opportunity Employer*
*Must Apply on line at: *www.nashville.gov
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* Open Competitive Job Announcement*
*SALARY: *
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$45,432 - $51,488 /Year
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*ISSUE DATE:* 4/29/2011
*FINAL FILING DATE:* 5/13/2011
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*THE POSITION:*
This position in the Metro Public Library provides leadership and expertise
in evaluating and selecting information resources in all formats; in
bringing awareness of information issues into collaborative relationships
with teachers, administrators, students, and others. Acts as the lead
library technology contact with Metro Schools Must have the ability to
analyze school curriculum requirements and identify and develop collections
that meet those requirements. Ability to communicate effectively with
school and library administrators to align library needs and instructional
goals, to plan appropriate actions, and follow up with their
implementation.
*There may be some walking, standing, bending, lifting objects that weigh
20-50 lbs.*
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*TYPICAL DUTIES:*
· Installs, troubleshoots and maintains information technology
applications hardware and software related to joint projects with Metro
schools
· Meets with sales vendors and reviews new products
· Reviews and selects library material in all formats
· Adheres to budgetary restrictions and prepares budget reports
· Communicates with school library media specialists and
administrators
· Assists in the maintenance and weeding of library collections
· Trains professional and paraprofessional staff on collection
maintenance
· Prepares bibliographies
· Maintains affiliations with professional library organizations
· Performs administrative duties as required
· Reads reports and performs statistical analysis as required
· Writes reports, letters, and memos
· Attends meetings and participates on committees as required
· May perform clerical and paraprofessional duties as assigned
· Keeps abreast of new trends in collection development and
acquisitions
· Adheres to library Customer Service Guidelines**
· Assists with moving materials between locations as well as adding
and withdrawing preview and gift materials from the system**
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*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*
Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or
university, eligibility for Tennessee State Certification as a School
Library Media Specialist, and 2 years of related professional experience.
Valid “Class D” Driver’s License
*PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:*
· Knowledge of MNPS automated collection development processes **
· School library media experience
· Previous professional experience in a high School setting
· Background in instructional technology
· Background in curriculum development
· Knowledge of MS Word and Excel applications**
***An Incomplete application or missing documents may result in
disqualification.**
Fill in complete work history, do not attach resume in lieu of requested
information.*
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To view entire job announcement, go to:
http://www.nashville.gov/hr_benefits/jobs/employment_center.htm**
