News Archive for October 2008    

The Tunkhannock Public Library, an independent library in Wyoming County, is seeking a dynamic library director to lead this community-focused and family-friendly library. Located 25 minutes from downtown Scranton, this library houses over 47,000 catalogued items, provides county-wide library service to the five other small libraries and 17 deposit stations in Wyoming County.

Responsiblities include:

*Enthusiastic advocacy for the library and its programs
*Working knowledge of library administration, reference resources, emerging library service issues, and technology applications
*Management and development of staff and volunteers
*Maintenance of positive relationships with staff, Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, district, and state library representatives, community leaders, volunteers and patrons
*Collection development and maintenance
*Budget preparation and maintenance, grant writing, and other forms of fundraising
*Ability and desire to provide ideas for innovative, quality programs for all ages
*Oversight of all aspects of building and grounds maintenance

Required qualifications:

*ALA accredited MLS degree (Consideration will be given to a candidate with provisional librarian certificate who is willing to get an MLS degree within 3 years)
*Supervisory experience.
*Leadership experience
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Proficiency on a PC with automated library system software

Salary is commensurate with experience with benefit package included. A criminal background check and a PA child abuse history clearance will be required from selected candidate. Send a cover letter, resume, three references, salary history and requirements to:

Search Committee
Tunkhannock Public Library
220 West Tioga Street
Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Deadline is November 1, 2008 when application reviews begin.

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is pleased to announce the award of $537,600, A Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant, provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

The grant will provide scholarships for the MLS coursework for 25 Pennsylvania public librarians working primarily in rural, but also in lower income urban communities. The 25 new MLS educated librarians will be better equipped to improve the level of service provided by PA public libraries in their communities.

As part of the grant requirement, in addition to taking classes, students will also complete a research project. Clarion University is partnering with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries to oversee the research. Required research projects will contribute to the library profession and will give Pennsylvania the opportunity to use the research in the best way possible to improve libraries. Research will be published and put on the Clarion University website.

Acceptance in a university’s program is a requirement. Students will have their choice of which ALA-accredited college they want to attend. However. the maximum amount each student can be awarded is $19,992 for the entire program. If the student chooses to attend a university other than Clarion, the student must make arrangements with the school to ensure the research component of the project is included. Classes will begin with the winter semester.

More information, an application, guidelines and criteria for selection will be posted here at a later date.

Assessment of Governing Boards and Chief Executives Workshop is a comprehensive, two-day course designed to help consultants and advisors working with nonprofits to utilize a process to evaluate the effectiveness of their boards and chief executives. Nonprofit boards and chief executives everywhere are in search of consultants who can help nonprofits govern themselves with excellence and successfully advance on mission

This workshop will be on Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday, October 29 in Washington, D.C. The sessions will be from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The cost is $875 for both days.

For more information or to register for this program, call 1-866-867-6217 and mention code FT1 when registering or click on the link below.

www.boardsource.org

Take advantage of the BoardSource Membership provided to your library by the District and encourage trustees and leaders in your organization to attend some great trainings.

A comprehensive training on essential facilitation techniques for seasoned consultants, trainers, board and committee chairs, CEOs or executive directors, and others who work with governing boards and/or advisory groups.

This workshop is on Monday, December 8 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Washington, D.C. If registered on or before November 14, the cost is $425. After November 14, registration cost is $500.

For more information or to register for this program, call 1-866-867-6217 and mention code FT1 when registering or click on the link below.

www.boardsource.org

Take advantage of the BoardSource Membership provided to your library by the District and encourage trustees and leaders in your organization to attend some great trainings.

The Board Building Cycle: Nine Steps To Finding, Recruiting, and Engaging Nonprofit Board Members Workshop will have participants examine strategies to enhance board member identification, recruitment, orientation, and board renewal as well as peer-driven approaches to board member accountability and effectiveness.

This workshop is Wednesday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C. The cost is $140. For more information or to register for this program, call 1-866-867-6217 and mention code FT1 when registering or click on the link below.

www.boardsource.org

Take advantage of the BoardSource Membership provided to your library by the District and encourage trustees and leaders in your organization to attend some great trainings.

Making A Difference: Great Boards Doing Great Fundraising Workshop will address the complementary roles board members play in their organization’s governance and resource development. The workshop begins with a close look at board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture, knowing that weak boards don’t raise funds effectively.

This workshop is on Wednesday, October 29 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in Washington, D.C. The cost is $190. For more information or to register for this program, call 1-866-867-6217 and mention the code FT1 when registering or click on the link below.

www.boardsource.org

Take advantage of the BoardSource Membership provided to your library by the District and encourage trustees and leaders in your organization to attend some great trainings.

A half-day session that will help leaders understand how to identify and engage champions and prepare the board for the change process. Learn from case studies of those who have effectively served as change agents, and identify creative strategies for your board of directors.

The workshop is on Wednesday, October 29 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Washington D.C. The cost is $140. For more information or to register for these programs, call 1-866-867-6217 and mention code FT1 when registering or click on the link below.

www.boardsource.org

Take advantage of the BoardSource Membership provided to your library by the District and encourage trustees and leaders in your organization to attend some great trainings.