The Board of Directors of the Hoyt Library is seeking a dynamic Library Director who will build on the library’s past successes while meeting the exciting challenge of opening a beautiful new wing.

 
The Hoyt Library is located in Kingston and serves seven communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania, having a combined population of over 33,000.  The Library is a member of the Luzerne County Library System. The Library has an annual budget of approximately $600,000 and has a staff of 4 full-time employees and 10 part-time employees.
 
The candidate should have a Master of Library Science degree, preferably from an ALA accredited school.  Ideally, the candidate should have five years of library experience with at least two years as a supervisor.  Other qualifications include:
 

•        Experience with budgets and financial matters

•        Established supervisory skills

•        Experience with collection development and programming

•        Thorough knowledge of current trends in library/library science

•       Thorough knowledge of library reference sources - print & digital

•        Thorough knowledge of children, young adult & adult literature

•        Experience in public relations.

•        Excellent human relations and communication skills.

•        Knowledge of technology programs in a library context

•        Able to work  with an active and involved Library Board

 
The salary is in the $35,000 - $40,000 range commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Health insurance (including dental and vision) is included.  The job provides a generous benefits package.
 
Contact MAYonki@osterhout.lib.pa.us for a complete job description.
 
Resumes should be sent to:
Hoyt Library Search Committee,
c/o Mary Ann Yonki Osterhout Free Library  
71 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18701
by Friday, July 10, 2009.
 
Please visit our Website at www.hoytlibrary.org.
 
The Hoyt Library is an equal opportunity employer.
 

The Ida Rupp Public Library of Port Clinton, Ohio is seeking an innovative and dynamic leader, who is committed to outstanding customer and community service. The library system serves a population of 20,000 with an 18,000 square foot main library, and one full-service branch library.  Ida Rupp has a 2009 operating budget of over $800,000, annual circulation of 267,000 items, a patron base of 14,000, and thirty employees (13 FTE). 

The Ida Rupp Public Library Board will select a candidate with a vision for the future, leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, experience meeting the challenges of a diverse community, strong skills in developing community relations, and the ability to work with a dedicated staff committed to providing excellent service. Experience with and/or interest in actively leading an operating levy campaign is essential.

Port Clinton is a wonderful community on the shores of Lake Erie. The library’s branch, the Erie Islands Library, serves as both a school and a public library and is located on beautiful South Bass Island, accessible by plane and ferry.

Qualified candidates will have an MLS from an ALA accredited institution and a minimum of five years of professional administrative experience in a public library.  Excellent benefits.  Salary is negotiable from $60,000 based on experience.

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: lmurray@olc.org or Lynda Murray, Ohio Library Council, 1105 Schrock Road, Suite 440, Columbus, Ohio 43229. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Applications received by July 17, 2009 will receive priority consideration.

Reference Assistant –Part time

Friendly customer service individual needed to provide assistance at Information Desk.  Duties include answering routine questions, assisting customers with catalog & computers, assisting circulation and library card registrations.  Bachelors degree, computer skills and availability to work Thursdays 9-5 and weekend rotation of 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday every four weeks required.  $8.65/hr

Applications & job descriptions available at the reference desk, East Pennsboro circulation desk or www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Return completed applications to the reference desk or mail to Wendy McClure, Human Resources Coordinator

Cleve J. Fredricksen Library

100 N. 19th St.; Camp Hill, PA  17011.

EOE

Reference Librarian, Part time

Fast paced public library seeks reference librarian.  Must have a M.L.S. or a BA including 12 hours of library science.  Public library experience preferred.  Position includes Fridays 8:30 -5:00 and a weekend rotation of 1 Saturday and 1 Sunday every 4 weeks.  $14.00/hr

Applications & job descriptions available at the reference desk, East Pennsboro circulation desk or www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org

Return completed applications to the reference desk or mail to Wendy McClure, Human Resources Coordinator

Cleve J. Fredricksen Library

100 N. 19th St.; Camp Hill, PA  17011.

EOE