POSTION INFORMATION
Title of Vacant Position: Library Assistant

Hourly Wage or Range: $10.92

Approximate Hours per week:20-25

Job Responsibility:
Circulation (20-25 hours/week, including weekday hours and one weekday evening per week)
Uses a computerized library automated system for checking materials out and in, registering patrons, managing patron holds, and searching the library’s online catalog.
Gives directional assistance to patrons and informs patrons about library and district library circulation policies and procedures.
Collects monies for fines, and other services.
Unloads book drops; picks up misplaced or mis-shelved library items for proper shelving; returns materials to shelves, keeps shelves in order.
Registers customers for cards. Answers and directs telephone calls. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Skill: Graduation from high school or GED, 2 years of college, university or vocational education preferred. Library experience or working in public service desirable.
Ability to interact pleasantly, constructively and cooperatively with library patrons and staff. Ability to serve the public in busy situations in a calm and courteous manner. Computer competency in Microsoft Office .

Deadline for Application: September 9

Contact Person: Chris Gawron, 533-6555 ext. 3710 or Barbara Ellis ext. 3715

Applications are available at the Township of Derry website, www.derrytownshp.org or at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, PA. 17033

Return applications to the Hershey Public Library as soon as possible

Borough Secretary
2nd floor Borough Bldg.
60 W. Emaus St.,
Middletown, PA 17057

Here’s the text of the job ad that recently appeared in the Patriot News: LIBRARY AIDE – Customer service position at busy public library. $7.50 per hour. Requires ability to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Job description and application available at Simpson Public Library, 16 N. Walnut St, Mechanicsburg. 717-766-0171

Responsibilities:
1. Information Literacy. Provide leadership in developing a comprehensive information literacy program across the curriculum.
2. Collection-Building, Content Management, and Database Licensing. Develop, coordinate, and organize all electronic and print collections
3. Technology Across the Curriculum. Contribute to the University’s technology and learning mission in conjunction with faculty, OIS, and Learning Technologies.
4. Partnerships, Outreach, and Collaboration. Provide leadership by developing internal and external relationships in grant-writing, program development, or consortia buying agreements.
5. Policy and Planning. Develop policies, priorities, procedures, and practices for the management and dissemination of digital or print content; prepare budgets; supervise support staff or student workers; provide input into relevant University policies such as copyright policy; assess effectiveness of services; and partner with Office of Student Services and Office of Information Services in Learning Commons service delivery model.

Required Qualifications:
• Masters degree in librarianship or information science from an ALA-accredited institution
• Minimum of three to four years academic, corporate, or special library experience
• Thorough understanding of information literacy
• Ability to develop and to deliver instructional sessions
• Experience developing and publishing web-based resources for reference, instruction, or other service delivery
• Experience with collection development, content management, and/or database licensing
• Strong technical orientation
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with colleagues, students, faculty and staff in a rapidly changing multicultural environment
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in adapting to change
• Experience with or potential for internal or external partnering
• Experience with integrated library systems cataloging or circulation modules.

Desired Qualifications:
• Demonstrated understanding of science and technology faculty and students’ information needs and the application
of information technologies in serving these populations
• Experience with course management software such as Blackboard or Moodle
• Experience with media, multimedia, web development, or learning technologies
• Experience with electronic portfolios
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, or program evaluation
• Background, knowledge or interest in learning commons service models.

To apply for this position please go to: www.harrisburgu.edu to complete the application, and include your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and the name of the position for which you are applying. Email to HR@HarrisburgU.edu. Applications will not be accepted via fax or regular mail.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online through:index.aspx?NID=715

Application deadline is June 28, 2010

Applicants are encouraged to apply online through:index.aspx?NID=715

Application deadline is June 28, 2010

Applicants are encouraged to apply online through:index.aspx?NID=715

Application deadline if June 28, 2010

Applications & job descriptions available at the Fredricksen reference desk, East Pennsboro circulation desk or index.aspx?nid=88 (The left hand side bar click “About Fredricksen” and click “Work with us at Fredricksen”)

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.

This Adjunct Librarian provides reference service, conducts orientation and instruction sessions for patrons, and assists in the general operation of the HACC York Campus Library at 2010 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404. The work schedule includes days, evenings and Saturday coverage. Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. Two years of public service experience a plus. Hourly rate is $25.04.

Apply online at: Welcome_css.jsp
EOE-M/F/D/V.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Health insurance, Simple IRA and other standard benefits provided by the employer. If interested, please send your resume by mail or email to:

Chris Ritter, Librarian
AACA Library & Research Center
501 W. Governor Road
Hershey, PA 17033
Critter@aacalibrary.org

Visit the website at: www.aacalibrary.org

Borough Managers Office
Borough of Middletown
60 W. Emaus Street
Middletown, PA 17057.