News Archive for June 2008    

This is a list of free YouTube videos for librarians:
100 YouTube Videos for Librarians
Thanks to Jonelle for sharing the link.

There will not be Saturday delivery on July 5. Due to the holiday weekend no staff members are available to cover the route.
Delivery will resume on July 7.

Library Director at the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library.
Qualifications include: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with at least twelve credits of library science; expectations include the completion of a MLS from an ALA accredited program; experience in libraries, educational institutions, or human service or non-profit organizations; supervisory experience preferred.
Salary: Competitive. Submit résumé along with salary requirements and references to:

New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library
Attn: Human Resources
720 Broad St.
New Bethlehem, PA 16242

Deadline is July 31, 2008.
Daniel R. Parker, MLIS
Consultant Librarian
Oil Creek Library District
2 Central Ave
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814-678-3054
Fax: 814-676-0359

4th annual
PALA South Central Chapter Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 21
2–4 pm

All PALA members and prospective members invited to attend! New members are especially encouraged to attend.

Come to PaLA’s Mechanicsburg headquarters to:
-Gorge yourself on ice cream.
-Meet PaLA staff—including Glenn Miller, PaLA’s executive director—and tour the facilities.
-Laugh with fellow members who have sprinkles stuck in their teeth!

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LIBRARIAN/YOUTH SERVICES CONSULTANT: The Monessen Public Library and District Center has an immediate opening for a youth services consultant librarian, part time with some benefits. Under the supervision of the Library Director, this position performs professional work in planning and coordinating a comprehensive program of youth services to libraries in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.

Primary responsibilities include consulting on youth services to district libraries in cooperation with the District Consultant and coordinating with state, national, and other local programs. This position requires an ALA-accredited MLS degree with children’s library experience. It requires a thorough knowledge of children’s and young adult’s resources, storytelling, and program presentation. The successful candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work as a team member, must have own transportation and a valid PA driver’s license, and willing to travel to district libraries for meetings and consultations, as well as to conferences as needed. Schedule will range from 15-20 hours per week as needed. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three current references to: S. Fred Natale, Library Director, Monessen Public Library and District Center, 326 Donner Avenue, Monessen, PA 15062-1182. fnatale@monpldc.org, EOE.

S. Fred Natale
Library Director & District Administrator
Monessen Public Library & District Center
“A commitment to lifelong learning.”
326 Donner Ave.
Monessen, PA 15062

Bosler Memorial Library seeks a detailed oriented, people person to manage and direct the daily operations and activities of the Circulation Services department of a busy library that serves a direct population of 48,000 and circulates over 480,000 items annually. Participates in library planning and decision making as a member of the Library Management Team.

This position is a working manager who performs circulation duties in addition to supervisory and management functions. Weekday, evening and weekend shifts are required.

Computer and ILS skills, strong customer service and people skills, and an awareness of current library issues essential.

Full-time position (36 hours), $21,000 – $22,464 with full benefit package (annual, sick, personal and holiday leaves; comprehensive health and retirement)

Position available immediately. Send resume with 3 professional references by July 15th to:
Linda K. Rice, Director
Bosler Memorial Library
158 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
lrice@ccpa.net

Job Description attached: bosler circulation manager

The Southeast Chapter is hosting a free showing of the fabulous film The Hollywood Librarian (www.hollywoodlibrarian.com) on Sunday evening September 28, 2008 at 4:00 PM at the newly restored Ambler Theater on Butler Avenue in Ambler.

Please view the flyer for more details and mark you calendars so you don’t miss this wonderful social event (and kickoff for Banned Book Week)!

The kick-off event for One book will be held Wednesday, August 27 starting at 4:00 PM at the Pequea Valley Public Library in Intercourse PA.

For those of you who are contemplating building projects, you may want to make the road trip. Pequea is a new, small library (it went from 900 square feet to about 4000), and was built using green design principles. It is the library with the outdoor lockboxes.

We’ll be carpooling, so let me know if you are tentatively interested in going.

Jonelle Darr
(717) 240-6175

You’re invited to a farewell reception in honor of Darlene Ford to be held in the Atrium of the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library on Wednesday July 2nd from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Light refreshments of cookies and punch will be provided.

Save the date on your calendar for the PALA South Central Chapter Workshop.
Details and registration information are available in the brochure below.
When: Oct. 1
Where: Elizabethtown College
Who: Hosted by the South Central Chapter of PALA.

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CCLS Staff Development Day in Mechanicsburg will be held.
All Cumberland County Libraries are CLOSED so staff can attend this countywide training day.

Keystone Report and Reimbursement Workshop
June 26 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Learn how to complete the report forms and request reimbursement for your Keystone project.

The workshop will be held in Room 321 of the Forum Building in Harrisburg. View a Map of Downtown Harrisburg, showing the location of the Forum building. On the map, the Forum is located to the right above the circled #4.

This will be the first time we are offering this FREE workshop.
Attendance is not required.
Light refreshments will be served.

The workshop is directed to those who will be completing the report and for those responsible for the review of the report-municipal contacts, library directors and District Consultants are invited. Consultants do not need to have a current Keystone project in their District in order to join us; however, since the report has changed from earlier years, this workshop will be for municipalities and library directors awarded Keystone grants in 2007.

This will be a hands-on workshop. Using sample invoices (and sample prior match invoices), we will complete a regular Quarterly. We will also complete a Quarterly to request reimbursement and a Final Report. If you wish, you may also work on your actual upcoming Quarterly. If you have not received your fully executed contract yet, you may still work on Column A of your ‘eventual’ Quarterly if you wish. Two and one-half hours may not be needed for the session; alternately, I am able to stay later if needed.

This year we have provided more explanation to the reports and hope that some past problems will be resolved. You can see the reports on the website at: State Library. Note the difference between the reports for grants awarded 2007 and later and those for 2006 and earlier.

The reports are not that complex; however, each quarter we continue to see problems in their completion. The Commonwealth takes the reporting obligation seriously. Reimbursement is delayed when reports must be resubmitted. In addition, failure to complete timely reports may jeopardize future grants.

The workshop is voluntary and I am always available to help with reports over the phone or by email if you would prefer not to attend.

Please let me know by June 20th if you will be attending.

Diana L. Megdad
Keystone Library Facilities Advisor
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Bureau of Library Development
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-1745
Phone: 717.787.3124
Fax: 717.787.2117
dmegdad@state.pa.us

Pennsylvania Library Association
Application for PaLA’s Sponsorship
2008 ALA’s Emerging Leaders Program

The Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) is pleased to participate in ALA’s Emerging Leaders Program, which enables 120 new librarians to get on the fast track to leadership within ALA and the library field. This program consists of two workshop days with Maureen Sullivan and Connie Paul, participating in projects, networking with 119 of your peers, an inside look into ALA structure, and an opportunity to serve your profession. PaLA will select one member to represent Pennsylvania’s libraries.

As attendance at the mid-winter and annual ALA conferences is required, and regular conference fees apply, PaLA has committed to providing $1,000 to help defray the costs of conference fees and travel.

Applicants must be members of PaLA to qualify.

Please view the following site for additonal information and application form: Emerging Leader

Completed applications need to be emailed to Alice Lubrecht and Olga Conneen by July 3, 2008. The applications will be reviewed and the selected candidate notified by July 25, so that the application to ALA can be submitted by the July 31 deadline.

Location: Easton, PA 18042

Position: Coordinator of Youth Services

Responsibilities: Year round story times and book talks, a large summer reading program, outreach to community groups (including local schools), materials selection, budgeting, grant writing, staff supervision and consulting services for district libraries.

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) and three years professional library experience working with children and young adults. Knowledge on Family Place Libraries is desired.

Salary/Benefits: Starting salary $35,000-$39,000 with excellent benefits.

Send resume and references by June 10, 2008 to:

Jennifer Stocker
Library Director
Easton Area Public Library
515 Church Street
Easton, PA 18042

Everyday Leadership: Bringing Out the Best in You!
Thursday, June 19 from 9:00 - 3:00
Mon Valley Community Health Center, East Gate 8 in Monessen
Pat Wagner, Patten Research in Denver

Registration Deadline: June 13, 2008

Please view the following PDF file for additional information and registration:
Multi District Workshop

Location: Doylestown, PA 18901-4932

Position: District Consultant

Responsibilities: Leads and/or participates in development and/or implementation of District Library Center (DLC) plans, services, and programs, including long-range and annual project plans. Integrates member library goals and plans into DLC goals and plans. Leads, oversees, participates in, or coordinates DLC projects and ongoing work in outreach, programming, reference, reader’s advisory, and collection management. Continuously reviews and evaluates existing DLC services, programs, goals, and objectives. Prepares and distributes analytical reports demonstrating successes and recommending improvements based on standard and new library practices. Plans for, coordinates, and/or implements approved changes.

Requirements: Master’s degree in Library/Information Studies. Ongoing continuing education as mandated by Commonwealth Libraries. Three to five years related experience.

Salary: $48,500 - $65,000 DOQ (negotiable)

Please view the following website for additional information: buckslib.org

Interested applicants should send a letter of application and your current resume to:

Personnel
Bucks County Free Library
150 S. Pine Street
Doylestown, PA 18901-4932
Or electronically to: libraryjobs@buckslib.org

Location: Harrisburg 17109

Position: Full Time Reference Assistant

Responsibilities: Performs reference work, including answering reference questions, assisting the public with research and information needs, helping the public use the library catalog and print, electronic and Internet resources.

Requirements: BA/BS degree with one-year experience in dealing with the public, or Associate degree with two-years of library experience. Experience in use of online resources. Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, to place materials on high and low shelves.

Hours: Usually Monday - Friday, with the responsibility of working a closing shift each week along with working one weekend a month.

Salary: $11.65/hour

Interested applicants should reply no later than Tuesday, June 10 to:

James Carlin
101 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-234-4961 ext 108
jcarlin@dcls.org

Location: Harrisburg 17109

Position: Reference Librarian

Responsibilities: Performs reference work, including answering reference questions, assisting the public with research and information needs, and helping the public use the library catalog, LAN, and Internet resources. Assists in the creation and maintenance of files, databases, WebPages, and other tools that package information for ease of access and use by the public and other staff. Assists with training of other staff and the public in the use of reference resources.

Requirements: MLS degree as recognized by the Office of Commonwealth Library. Experience in use of online resources. One year experience in dealing with the public is preferred. PA driver’s license, ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, to place materials on high and low shelves.

Hours: Usually Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm, each week this position will be required to work a closing shift and once a month work a weekend.

Salary: $30,000

Interested applicants should reply no later than Tuesday, June 10 to:

James Carlin
101 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-234-4961 ext 108
jcarlin@dcls.org