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Children’s Librarians
Dayton Metro Library
Posted Dec. 01, 2009

The Dayton Metro Library is seeking three enthusiastic, dedicated, patron focused, Children’s Librarians to work in our busy branch libraries.

 Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, periodically serves as person in charge. Maintains children’s collection; promotes reading and library use among children; provides library users with assistance in reference, readers’ advisory, and in the use of library materials; serves at the public reference desk and in a roaming capacity; participates in the development of the branch collection profile, evaluates and suggests titles for purchase or replacement; develops, coordinates and presents children’s activities and programs; provides service and maintains liaisons with schools and community agencies.

 Job Qualifications: 

Ability to use Internet and other new information technologies; ability to work effectively with schools and other community organizations; knowledge of children’s literature and collection development methods; experience working with planning and presenting children’s programs, excellent community relation skills required, minimum of two related job experience and MLS preferred. 

Compensation and Benefits:

$35,961-$41,412 and excellent benefit package.

 Application Process:

Send resume to Cindi Chibis, Human Resources Manager, Dayton Metro Library, 215 East Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. cchibis@daytonmetrolibrary.org  fax 937-496-4302

Library Director
Napoleon Public Library
Posted Sep. 23, 2009

The Napoleon Public Library located in Napoleon, Ohio is seeking a new
director, who is committed to outstanding customer service and community
service.  The Library provides library service in the City of Napoleon and
Henry County, Ohio.  Besides the main library at Napoleon, Ohio, there are
two branch libraries.  The McClure Community Library is located in a new
facility at 110 Cross Street, McClure, Ohio.  The Florida Public Library
is located in the former St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Florida, Ohio.

Napoleon is located on the Maumee River in northwestern Ohio, 40 miles
southwest of Toledo.  It is the county seat of Henry county.

The library currently has 6 full-time staff and 20 part-time staff.

Collections include 137,006 books, 230 magazine titles, 20 newspaper
titles, and 11, 688 audiovisuals.

The library is supported by a continuing one-mill levy on real estate
through Napoleon area school district and the State of Ohio Public Library
Fund, which is a percentage of the General Fund.

Qualified candidates must have an MLS from an accredited institution.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Pam Lieser,
Director, Napoleon Public Library, 310 W. Clinton Street, Napoleon, Ohio
43545, (419)592-2531(Phone); (419)599-1472 (Fax); morlocpa@oplin.org (E-mail).

Salary commensurate with experience, negotiable.

Applications received by October 23, 2009 will receive priority
consideration.

Fiscal Officer
Napoleon Public Library
Posted Sep. 23, 2009

The Napoleon Public Library Board of Trustees seeks an organized,
detail-oriented person to fill the position of Fiscal Officer.  Must have
strong accounting skills and be bondable.  The Fiscal Officer manages the
library's fiscal operations.

The Fiscal Officer serves as the chief financial officer of the library
and ensures that financial operations comply with all applicable laws and
regulations, library policies and sound financial practices.  The Fiscal
Officer is the chief purchasing agent for the library and processes
payroll and coordinates benefits management.  The Fiscal Officer is
appointed by the Board of Trustees and reports to them in the discharge of
duties assigned by state statute and regulations.

Fund accounting desired.

Salary negotiable.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Pam Lieser,
Director, Napoleon Public Library, 310 W. Clinton Street, Napoleon, Ohio
43545, (419)592-2531 (Phone); (419)599-1472 (Fax); morlocpa@oplin.org (E-mail).

Applications received by October 23, 2009 will receive priority
consideration.

Library Director
Liberty Center Public Library
Posted Aug. 25, 2009

The Liberty Center Public Library, located in Liberty Center, Ohio, is a school district public library with a Legal Service Area Population of 5,400 and 2,778 registered borrowers. The building, with an addition to
be completed, is 8,027 square feet. In 2009, the library had a total operating budget of about $153,000. The library has a collection of over 25,000 books and an annual circulation of around 37,788. The library
is a member of the Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) and Serving Every Ohioan Automation Consortium (SEO).

The Liberty Center community is located on State Route 109 between State Route 24 and Delta, Ohio, 40 miles west of Toledo, Ohio.

The Library Board prefers a 4-year college degree. A graduate level library degree (MLS) from an ALA accredited school and administrative experience, preferably in a library, would be desirable.

For a full job description: www.libertycenterlibrary.org

Please send a cover letter, a resume, and three professional references to:

Liberty Center Public Library
Library Director Search Committee
C/O Chris Bonner
124 East Street
P.O. Box 66
Liberty Center, Ohio 43532

Applications accepted until position is filled.

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