SALARY: $55,221 TO $82,832 annually
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2011
Multnomah County Library (MCL) in Portland, Oregon, transforms lives and is essential to the health and success of the community. We respect the past, are attentive to the present and are genuinely excited about the future. We’re a forward-looking library, engaged in and energized by the challenges and opportunities facing public libraries in the next several years.
We are seeking a dynamic, service-oriented individual for the position of Library Administrator. The Administrator and Supervisor collaborate to ensure the smooth operation of the library. They will work closely with the Branch Leader work group and other internal library teams. All Branch Leaders play an integral role in planning and developing system-wide programs for adults and children as well as helping to define and realize Multnomah County Library’s vision for library service of the future.
The current opening is at the Belmont Library. The position reports directly to the Neighborhood Libraries Assistant Director. In addition to the Administrator, there is also a Supervisor at this library location who between them, manage a staff of 21 individuals. The Belmont Library, a modified Carnegie building of about 5,000 square feet, has one of the highest levels of circulation and usage for a medium-sized library branch location. For fiscal year 2010-11, Belmont Library's circulation was 977,816 and number of visits was 434,927
Please note: Other Neighborhood Library Administrator vacancies occurring during the next 12 months may be filled from the list established by this recruitment.
Experience: Three years of increasing responsible library experience in the areas of reference and reader's advisory, circulation services, stacks services management, collection development and management, or library public programming is required. A minimum of one year of lead (including person-in-charge) or supervisory experience is required AND
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Masters in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) preferred.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Youth Librarian, Multnomah County Library; Portland, Oregon
YOUTH LIBRARIAN (African and African-American communities focused)
Salary: $24.29 to $29.89 per hour
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2011
Multnomah County Library (MCL) is seeking candidates for the position of Youth Librarian at the Midland Library. This position will focus on the need for specific outreach and program development targeted to attract those in the African and African-American communities.
Youth Librarians assist all patrons with a special emphasis on serving youth (birth through age 18), and families and organizations that work with youth. This position will also focus on attracting those in the African and African American community who may be still unaware of the services offered by the library.
This position performs the vital tasks of matching patrons’ personal, educational and recreational needs with appropriate information and resources, and fostering literacy in youth and families. Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and communication skills to help the library develop innovative services for the 21st century. The best candidates will be able to provide culturally appropriate services to youth and families, particularly in the African and African-American communities, in addition to serving all patrons.
No experience is required; however, two years of professional youth librarian experience is desirable. Experience planning, preparing and implementing culturally sensitive programs (including storytimes) that are of interest to children, young adults, caregivers and adults working with children is preferred. Qualified applicant must be knowledgeable about and have extensive experience working with the African and African American communities, demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served.
Qualified applicants must have:
Knowledge about and understanding of theories of child and adolescent learning and development and their implications for library service from birth to high school.
Experience with current and retrospective children’s and young adult literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, websites, electronic media and other materials that constitute a diverse and relevant youth collection.
Strong cultural sensitivity and competency abilities.
All applicants must have or be within three months of receiving an ALA accredited master's degree in library science. Experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement for Librarian positions.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org
Salary: $24.29 to $29.89 per hour
Deadline to apply: September 30, 2011
Multnomah County Library (MCL) is seeking candidates for the position of Youth Librarian at the Midland Library. This position will focus on the need for specific outreach and program development targeted to attract those in the African and African-American communities.
Youth Librarians assist all patrons with a special emphasis on serving youth (birth through age 18), and families and organizations that work with youth. This position will also focus on attracting those in the African and African American community who may be still unaware of the services offered by the library.
This position performs the vital tasks of matching patrons’ personal, educational and recreational needs with appropriate information and resources, and fostering literacy in youth and families. Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership and communication skills to help the library develop innovative services for the 21st century. The best candidates will be able to provide culturally appropriate services to youth and families, particularly in the African and African-American communities, in addition to serving all patrons.
No experience is required; however, two years of professional youth librarian experience is desirable. Experience planning, preparing and implementing culturally sensitive programs (including storytimes) that are of interest to children, young adults, caregivers and adults working with children is preferred. Qualified applicant must be knowledgeable about and have extensive experience working with the African and African American communities, demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served.
Qualified applicants must have:
Knowledge about and understanding of theories of child and adolescent learning and development and their implications for library service from birth to high school.
Experience with current and retrospective children’s and young adult literature, periodicals, audiovisual materials, websites, electronic media and other materials that constitute a diverse and relevant youth collection.
Strong cultural sensitivity and competency abilities.
All applicants must have or be within three months of receiving an ALA accredited master's degree in library science. Experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement for Librarian positions.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org
Monday, March 21, 2011
Employment Opportunity, Multnomah County Library; Portland, Oregon
Through March 25, 2011, Multnomah County Library is accepting applications for a part-time (0.5 FTE), temporary (six months) Government Documents Librarian.
About the Position:This position provides professional oversight of the government documents collection of Multnomah County Library, the only major public Federal Depository Library in Oregon.
Following Federal Depository Library Program guidelines, responsibilities will include:
* Using and applying existing guidelines and policies regarding federal documents
* Assessing and de-selecting print federal documents
* Identifying print materials now available in acceptable electronic formats
* Withdrawing identified items and offering those materials to other depository libraries
* Identifying print depository materials to be cataloged and assessing cataloged depository items
* Completing weeding of reference federal documents collection
* Possibly assist in weeding and focusing the Oregon state documents collection
Requirements:Requires an ALA accredited MLS or equivalent, plus a minimum six months of relevant experience with a Federal Depository Library Program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the FDLP program guidelines and practices; knowledge of print and electronic government resources; the ability to work independently; and good project management skills.
To Apply: For more information and to apply online, please go to www.multcojobs.org.
About the Position:This position provides professional oversight of the government documents collection of Multnomah County Library, the only major public Federal Depository Library in Oregon.
Following Federal Depository Library Program guidelines, responsibilities will include:
* Using and applying existing guidelines and policies regarding federal documents
* Assessing and de-selecting print federal documents
* Identifying print materials now available in acceptable electronic formats
* Withdrawing identified items and offering those materials to other depository libraries
* Identifying print depository materials to be cataloged and assessing cataloged depository items
* Completing weeding of reference federal documents collection
* Possibly assist in weeding and focusing the Oregon state documents collection
Requirements:Requires an ALA accredited MLS or equivalent, plus a minimum six months of relevant experience with a Federal Depository Library Program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience working with the FDLP program guidelines and practices; knowledge of print and electronic government resources; the ability to work independently; and good project management skills.
To Apply: For more information and to apply online, please go to www.multcojobs.org.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Library Circulation Administrator, Portland OR
Salary: $49,696 to $69,572 annually
Deadline to apply: April 2, 2010
The Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon is seeking applicants for a full-time Circulation Administrator position. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the circulation section. The position manages two Operations Supervisors and is responsible for the work of 30 staff members. The position is located at the Central Library and is part of the Central Library Management Team.
The circulation section is responsible for direct customer service related to account creation, assisting the public with checkout processes; explaining fines/fees; and physically handling materials processing functions.
Requires at least two years of increasingly responsible leadership and managerial experience in a public library setting. Knowledge and experience of library circulation practices is required. Experience working in a union environment is preferred AND equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with major coursework in management and supervision. A Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org. AA/EOE
Johnette Easter, Senior HR Analyst
Multnomah County Library
205 NE Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 988-5046
johnette@multcolib.org
Deadline to apply: April 2, 2010
The Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon is seeking applicants for a full-time Circulation Administrator position. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the circulation section. The position manages two Operations Supervisors and is responsible for the work of 30 staff members. The position is located at the Central Library and is part of the Central Library Management Team.
The circulation section is responsible for direct customer service related to account creation, assisting the public with checkout processes; explaining fines/fees; and physically handling materials processing functions.
Requires at least two years of increasingly responsible leadership and managerial experience in a public library setting. Knowledge and experience of library circulation practices is required. Experience working in a union environment is preferred AND equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with major coursework in management and supervision. A Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org. AA/EOE
Johnette Easter, Senior HR Analyst
Multnomah County Library
205 NE Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 988-5046
johnette@multcolib.org
Monday, December 14, 2009
Bilingual Vietnamese or Cantonese Children’s Librarian, Portland OR
Salary: $23.81 to $29.30 per hour & 4% language differential pay
Closing Date: December 18, 2009
Multnomah County Library is seeking applicants for a part-time (20 hours/week) Bilingual Vietnamese or Cantonese Children’s Librarian at the Holgate Library. The Bilingual Vietnamese or Cantonese Children’s Librarian will assist all patrons, with a special emphasis on serving youth (ages 0 to 18), particularly birth through elementary age, and those who live and work with this age group. This position will perform the vital tasks of matching these patrons’ personal, educational, and recreational needs with the appropriate information and resources, and fostering literacy in English- and Vietnamese- or Cantonese-speaking youth and families. This librarian also assesses community needs in order to plan, prepare and implement programming and outreach for the youth and families of the community in both English and Vietnamese or Cantonese as appropriate.
No experience is required; however, two years of professional Children/Youth Librarian experienceis preferred. Experience planning, preparing, and implementing culturally sensitive programs (including story times) that are of interest to children, young adults,caregivers, and adults working with children is preferred. Must have demonstrated proficiency in speaking and writing Chinese Cantonese dialect) and/or Vietnamese and English. Must have knowledge of and/or extensive experience with the Chinese or Vietnamese community, demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served.
Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent credentials from a foreign institution. Experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement for Librarian positions. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org.
Johnette Easter, Senior HR Analyst
Multnomah County Library
205 NE Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 988-5046
johnette@multcolib.org
Closing Date: December 18, 2009
Multnomah County Library is seeking applicants for a part-time (20 hours/week) Bilingual Vietnamese or Cantonese Children’s Librarian at the Holgate Library. The Bilingual Vietnamese or Cantonese Children’s Librarian will assist all patrons, with a special emphasis on serving youth (ages 0 to 18), particularly birth through elementary age, and those who live and work with this age group. This position will perform the vital tasks of matching these patrons’ personal, educational, and recreational needs with the appropriate information and resources, and fostering literacy in English- and Vietnamese- or Cantonese-speaking youth and families. This librarian also assesses community needs in order to plan, prepare and implement programming and outreach for the youth and families of the community in both English and Vietnamese or Cantonese as appropriate.
No experience is required; however, two years of professional Children/Youth Librarian experienceis preferred. Experience planning, preparing, and implementing culturally sensitive programs (including story times) that are of interest to children, young adults,caregivers, and adults working with children is preferred. Must have demonstrated proficiency in speaking and writing Chinese Cantonese dialect) and/or Vietnamese and English. Must have knowledge of and/or extensive experience with the Chinese or Vietnamese community, demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of the community being served.
Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent credentials from a foreign institution. Experience cannot substitute for the degree requirement for Librarian positions. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at www.multcojobs.org.
Johnette Easter, Senior HR Analyst
Multnomah County Library
205 NE Russell St.
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 988-5046
johnette@multcolib.org
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