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The Board of Directors of the Allentown Public Library is seeking a creative and dynamic Library Director for one of the busiest public libraries in Pennsylvania.

The Allentown Public Library is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania and directly serves a diverse urban population of 106,632. As a district center, the library also provides support services to the residents and local libraries of Lehigh and Carbon counties. The library director oversees a budget of $2.5 million, a staff of approximately 40 full and part-time employees, and a collection of approximately 250,000 items.

A successful candidate must have a Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited school, at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in urban public libraries, and a background in developing partnerships and advocacy for local government and community-based funding.

Salary is competitive and based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance and an excellent retirement package.

Please Send a Letter of Interest along with a Resume by January 29, 2010 to:

Donald Bernhard
Allentown Public Library
1210 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18102

The Board of Trustees of Schuylkill Valley Community Library is seeking a visionary director to lead a dynamic staff in a busy rural library. Candidates should posess excellent people, marketing, and technology skills; know how to enjoy their work; and believe that patrons are the most important people. Salary is based on a 35-hour week.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and completion of at least 12 credit hours of library science courses. Provisional certification required.

Interested candidates should forward their resume to:
James Dailey
c/o Schuylkill Valley Community Library
1310 Washington Road
Leesport, PA 19533
jayjay2@epix.net

If you are a talented strategic thinker, library systems innovator and collaborative leader with public library management/administration experience, this may be the position for you!

The mission of the Schlow Centre Region Library is to open doors for members of our diverse community to gather, share, and discover a wealth of ideas, the joy of reading, and the power of information by providing services and resources in a welcoming, convenient and responsive manner. The community’s new state-of-the-art library building was finished in 2005. Over 300,000 people visited the library in 2008, checking out over 706,000 items. The library provides 37 public computer stations and a collection of over 133,000 books and other library materials. In fiscal year 2009, the library budget is approximately $2 million with a staff of 27 full-time equivalents. The Schlow Library staff is committed to sharing their expertise with library staff throughout Centre County and the Central Pennsylvania Library District.

Schlow Centre Region Library is located in beautiful State College, Pennsylvania, also known as Happy Valley and home to The Pennsylvania State University. In 2008, State College was ranked as the second safest metropolitan area in the United States by the CQ Press. Centre Region residents enthusiastically support library programs and services with over 27,000 people attending library programs in 2008.

The next library director will have the capability to guide the Library toward a future where resources are maximized, technology is leveraged and services are tailored to the rapidly evolving needs of patrons. The director will ensure that the Library continues its vision of being the “community’s best and most sought after gathering place where all are welcome to pursue their interests, learn new skills, express their creativity, interact with other members of the community, and enhance their quality of life”.

If you feel you have the experience, qualifications and motivation to fulfill this challenging role, you are invited to apply for this opportunity. Applications are due December 17, 2009. For full consideration, please send a resume covering relevant experience and education, a meaningful cover letter detailing your interest and how you qualify for the position and four professional references.

A complete description of the position is attached: Library DirectorJob Description

The Oakmont Carnegie Library is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Library Director. We are looking for a director who is friendly, energetic, and who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills to carry the library towards its vision, working with the board, staff, library and community organizations to make the library a center of lifelong learning.

The Library Director is responsible for carrying out the policies and procedures of the Library Board as they affect both library customers and employees. Administrative responsibilities include collection development, personnel management, maintenance of building and equipment, and budget preparation and management. The Library Director also represents the Library at local, county, district and state meetings.

The library, a department of the Borough of Oakmont and a member of the Allegheny County Library Association, has a budget of approximately $375,000 annually, 1 full-time, 8 part-time staff and 4 pages, and currently serves a local population of 6,911 that is expected to expand over the next few years.

Qualified candidates will possess an MLS or MLIS degree from an accredited school, have at least five years of experience working in the library field, including at least one year serving in a supervisory capacity. The borough offers a competitive benefits package. Salary is dependent upon qualifications.

To apply send your cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Library Director
Oakmont Carnegie Library
700 Allegheny River Blvd.
Oakmont, PA 15139

You may also apply electronically by e-mailing the required documents to oakmont@einetwork.net. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 16, 2009.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about libraries, tech savvy and customer oriented.

The adult services librarian duties are:reference, materials selection, displays, programming for adults and seniors, assist department head in managing adult department of busy public library.

Requirements are: ALA accredited Masters in library science, minimum of 1 yr library experience includeing reference; skilled in using library technology and databases, ability to work and communicate with people. Schedule will be 40 hrs/wk including nights and weekends.

Apply to:

Schlow Library
211 South Allen Street
State College, PA 16801

by October 5.

Grove City Community Library is seeking a dynamic, community minded
Library Director to oversee this active library located in Grove City,
PA. Primary responsibilities will include: facility oversight,
day-to-day library operations, personnel management, preparation and
administration of grants, reports and fundraising support activities.

The ideal candidate would possess a Masters in Library Science, minimum of three to five years of library experience and excellent customer service and computer skills. Compensation commensurate with experience. To be considered, applicants must include their salary requirements. Mail resume and three references by October 16, 2009, to:

Search Committee Chair
Grove City Community Library
125 W Main St
Grove City, PA 16127
E.O.E

DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF INFORMATION
SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY

Full-time Faculty Positions

Drexel University’s College of Information Science & Technology (IST) invites applications for several tenure-track positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. We welcome applications with a wide variety of teaching and research interests. We are particularly interested in applicants in the following areas:

Digital preservation
Digital libraries
Digital reference
Electronic records management
Information policy
Information representation and retrieval
Library management and leadership
Information security
Information architecture
Human-computer interaction
The successful candidate will have:

A completed doctorate in a related field
Evidence of excellence in teaching and research
Interest in working with a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary faculty
Candidates for senior positions should have established research records and success in obtaining external research funding. Joint appointments with other Drexel academic units are also a possibility.

The IST view of information is broad, multidisciplinary, and practical. IST continues to evolve as an innovative leader in educating information professionals in the twenty-first century, combining high quality teaching and research in a broad, multidisciplinary, and collaborative environment. We offer three BS degrees, three Masters degrees, and the PhD. Full-time PhD students are supported either through faculty research grants from the National Science Foundation, the Institute for Library and Museum Services, and other funding agencies, or while performing other research or teaching related activities in the College. The ALA Accredited MS(LIS) degree is highly ranked, both overall and for specializations in information systems and digital librarianship. Faculty and student interests span a broad spectrum of library and information science areas. All academic programs emphasize applied research, with a tradition of both quantitative and qualitative research that encourages interdisciplinary activity. We consider experience in industry a plus.

The College is host to the Internet Public Library (IPL) www.ipl.org. It serves as a teaching and research forum that unites the broad faculty interests across the College.

Drexel is a privately endowed technology university founded in 1891. With approximately 20,000 students, it has one of the largest undergraduate cooperative education programs in the nation, with formal relationships in place with over 1500 local, national, and multi-national companies. Drexel is located on Philadelphia’s Avenue of Technology in University City and at the hub of the academic, cultural, and historical resources of the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan region. Philadelphia is also the midpoint of a mid-Atlantic technology corridor that stretches from New York City (100 miles north) to Washington, DC (135 miles south).

To apply for this position, please apply online at:Frameset.jsp?time=1251292778874 and search for position number 3178.

Members of the Search Committee will be available at the ASIST and ALISE annual meetings and at the ALA mid-winter meeting to discuss these open faculty positions.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The iSchool at Drexel is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community

Lancaster Public Library…Now More Than Ever! The Board of Trustees of the Lancaster Public Library seeks a creative and energetic leader as its next Executive Director—one capable of forging a collective vision for the Library’s future and effectively moving the organization toward it. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop services and programs that actively position and promote the Library throughout the community–and explore new opportunities to both enhance services and attract additional support.

Lancaster Public Library consists of the Duke Street (main) Central Resource Library and branches in Leola and Mountville. With a current budget approaching $2.4 million and a staff of 45 (35.35 FTEs), the Library provides direct service to the 187,788 residents of its service area while also functioning as the District Center for the entire county (490,562 residents) and providing interlibrary loan and reference service to the other fourteen independent libraries in the County.

Lancaster is a small city with a diverse community with a variety of cultural lifestyles. Within the city, welcoming neighborhoods and historic preservation thrive side by side with a cutting-edge arts scene. The region is an eclectic blend of urban and rural with strong farming, manufacturing and tourism industries and offers an array of educational and cultural amenities. Located in south-central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within driving distance of major metropolitan hubs and attractions.

Qualifications include: an MLS from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible administrative library experience; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and the ability to build effective relationships with individuals and groups to support library programs and services. Demonstrated experience with a governing board and proven success in financial development and fund raising is highly desirable. The complete job description and additional information on the Library and the Lancaster community can be found at: Lancasterlinks.htm.

The salary range is $68,000-$82,000 DOQ with a competitive benefit package.

For further information, contact Dan or Jobeth Bradbury at Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as attachments to DanBradbury@gossagesager.com or JobethBradbury@gossagesager.com by August 30, 2009.

The Punxsutawney Memorial Library invites applications for the position of Library Director. Our library is located in the rural community of Punxsutawney, PA. The Library serves the Punxsutawney Borough and the eleven surrounding municipalities with a combined population of 16,225 residents. The Library has an annual budget of $150,000.

The Punxsutawney Memorial Library is seeking an innovative individual interested in joining our team as library director. Working in conjunction with other library staff, the director should have a thorough knowledge of public library practices and procedures; an ability to communicate effectively with the staff, the Board of Directors, the community and pertinent organizations; the ability to handle the preparation of required reports on all levels dealing with the operation of the library; and an awareness of the latest trends and innovations as they pertain to the library.

We are looking for somebody who can motivate and direct our staff during our exciting new stage of growth. The director will research, develop and manage projects, implement new and innovative approaches to library services and service delivery methods, especially those that employ new technological tools. The director should be interested in providing programs to people of all ages with an emphasis on children and young adults.

·Qualifications: Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program and an interest in current and upcoming technologies and computer skills are required. Library experience with supervisory experience desired. New graduates and current MLS/ALA students are encouraged to apply. Initiative and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and flexibility are desired. A minor in business or relevant business experience is preferred. Applicant should be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer applications including QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point), and Web 2.0 (wikis, blogs, etc.).

·Salary: contingent upon qualifications and experience

To apply, send cover letter and résumé including three professional references to:

Punxsutawney Memorial Library
Francis Molinaro, Board President
PO Box 297
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

Applications will be accepted until July 10.

The Butler Area Public Library is seeking a dynamic, creative, innovative Youth Services Librarian who is dedicated to enriching the lives of children, young adults and their families. Located in the heart of the city of Butler, the library serves as the resource library for the Butler County Federated Library System.

Primary responsibilities include:

·Planning and implementing programs for children and young adults
·Selection and collection development for all children’s and young adult materials
·Acts as library liaison for community organizations and schools
·Supervises department staff and volunteers
·Provides readers advisory and reference services to patrons of the young adult and children’s
departments

Requirements:

·Strong knowledge of children’s and young adult literature
·Experience working with planning and presenting children’s programs
·Proficient computer skills
·Excellent customer service skills
·Act 33/34 Clearances
·MLS required

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary based on experience. Benefits package includes health, dental and vision care, paid vacation and sick days, 11 recognized holidays, and participation in retirement program.

Position open until filled. Send resume to:

Lori Campbell, Executive Director
Butler Area Public Library
218 North McKean Street
Butler, PA 16001
lcampbell@bcfls.org
Fax: (724) 285-5090

Lourdes Library at Gwynedd-Mercy College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, creative Reference/Instruction Librarian–position to be filled by mid-July.

Please see the full posting here:Reference%20Librarian.php

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 Hoyt 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 and digital)
· Thorough knowledge of children’s, young adult, and adult literature.
· Experience in public relations.
· Excellent human relations and communication skills.
· Experience with management of technology programs within a library context.
· Able to work productively 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
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.

Upper Dublin Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, and imaginative public library professional for an exciting opportunity working with teens in our active youth services department. This position provides reference, reader’s advisory, programming and collection development services for young adults (middle and senior high school age). A complete job description is attachedjd-pt-ya-librarian2
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Bradford County Library System has an open position of library administrator available. This is a full time position with benefits. Please refer to the attached job description for all information needed to apply.

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The Parkland Community Library, a service-oriented library serving 56,000 people
and embarking on a building project, is seeking a knowledgeable, self-motivated
reference librarian who is comfortable with technology to provide excellent
reference services, and to be part of the exciting building project.

The library is well used, and offers a strong schedule of programs. See the
webpage at default.aspand the spring newsletter at newsletter.pdf

Position responsibilities include, reference service, development of reference
and non-fiction collections, management of three part-time reference staff, and
management of technology with the help of third party support and training. MLS
req. 35 hours/week.

Submit letter of application, resume, and three references by May 26, 2009 to
Karen M. Gartner, Executive Director, Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert
Ave., Allentown, PA 18104, or to gartnerk@parklandlibrary.org. No telephone
applications. EOE

Library Director – DuBois Public Library

The Board of Directors of the DuBois Public Library, DuBois, Pennsylvania is seeking a Library Director who is dynamic, eager to meet exciting new challenges, and has a vision for leading the DuBois Public Library into the 21st Century.

Serving over 19,000 area residents, the library has a budget of $280,000 and has a staff of 5 full time employees and 3 part time employees. Funding is provided by local municipalities. Additional support comes from the state as well as from grants, individual donations from patrons, memorial gifts and fund raising events.

Our ideal candidate will have an ALA accredited MLS, preferably with 3+ years public library experience with increasing management responsibilities. Other desired qualifications:

Proven supervisory skills
An awareness of the latest trends and innovations as they pertain to the library
Budget and financial experience
An ability to communicate effectively with the staff, the Board of Directors, and the community
Grant writing experience

Salary based on experience with a minimum of $35,000. The library contributes to benefits. Submit resume and a cover letter no later than June 1, 2009.
The DuBois Public Library
31 South Brady Street
DuBois, PA 15801
Attn: Director Search Committee.
Visit us at www.duboispubliclibrary.org

Holy Family University seeks a candidate with strong reference and computer skills to join our team in offering excellent library services to our students, faculty, and staff.

This full-time opening for a reference/system librarian is available at the university’s Northeast Philadelphia campus and reports to the Director for Library Services. The successful candidate will work Sundays through Thursdays (exact schedule negotiable). The candidate will give reference service and some library instruction, manage the library’s SirsiDynix integrated system, and serve as occasional backup at the Circulation Desk.

MS in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program required. Extensive computer experience, knowledge of several modules of an automated library system, and experience in providing reference service preferred, as are academic library experience and some teaching or presentation experience. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.
If interested, please submit resume with three references by 5/18 to:

Holy Family University
Human Resources Dept., Job #08
9801 Frankford Ave.
Phila., PA 19114

or e-mail to hr_payroll@holyfamily.edu

Holy Family University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Find more information about the institution below, or visit our website at www.holyfamily.edu

About Holy Family
Holy Family University was founded in 1954 by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Holy Family offers liberal arts, pre-professional, and professional programs, both graduate and undergraduate, for students of all ages, religions, races, and nationalities. The university community comprises more than 2,200 full-time and part-time students. Holy Family has locations in Northeast Philadelphia, Newtown, and Bensalem, PA.

From Holy Family University’s Mission
Holy Family University, a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree programs. As a Catholic institution Holy Family seeks direction and inspiration from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, affirms the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition, and witnesses to the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University educates students to assume life-long responsibilities towards God, society, and self.

There is a full time tenure track (12 months) Reference/Instructional Librarian position available at HACC York Campus.

Provide all aspects of reference service, orientation and instruction for all patrons, and perform related duties. Requires an Master’s in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university, the willingness to work a flexible schedule, and related skills & abilities. Excellent benefits package. Annual salary is between $45,625 and $61,375 based on experience. For more information and/or to apply for this position, please go to Frameset.jsp?time=1239029785892 and search for PIN 1745. EOE-M/F/D/V

The Parkland Community Library, a service-oriented public library serving 56,000
people is seeking a a knowledgeable, self-motivated reference librarian, who is
comfortable with technology, to provide excellent reference services and to be
part of an exciting building project. Grant-writing skills are a plus.

Responsibilities include, reference service, development of reference and
non-fiction collections, management of three part-time reference staff, and
management of technology with the help of third party support.

MLS required. 35 hours/week. Starting salary range, $28,629 – $30,924 Submit
letter of application, resume, and three references by April 4, 2009, to:

Karen M. Gartner
Executive Director
Parkland Community Library
4422 Walbert Ave.,
Allentown, PA 18104
gartnerk@parklandlibrary.org

Business Reference Librarian Position
Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster PA

Three years ago, Duke Street Business Center at Lancaster Public Library opened its doors for business. This unique service has been highly successful. A part-time Business Reference Librarian position is available for a service oriented, highly motivated professional. This individual will provide service at the Business Reference Desk during hours not covered by the full-time Business Reference Librarian. Using the Business Center’s robust electronic and print resources, the Business Reference Librarian will provide quick business reference service and in-depth business research to start-up and existing businesses of all sizes. In addition to business clients, the Center serves the non-profit community. As a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection site, Duke Street Business Center offers access to the Foundation Directory Online database and core print resources. Additional responsibilities include workshop instruction and event planning and hosting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MLS required; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent reference/presentation skills; strong commitment to public service; understanding of key issues, ideas, and trends in business; excellent electronic database and Internet searching skills; work effectively with co-workers; flexibility in adapting to changing user needs; schedule flexibility as work schedule may vary as needed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in providing business reference service – preferably in an urban public library environment, comfortable teaching in an electronic classroom, willingness to learn and apply new skills.

COMPENSATION: Hourly rate: $15.51 – $20.10 range. Hours: 20 per week including at least two evenings/week and occasional weekends.

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Position open until filled. Lancaster Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information visit: default.asp. Please send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

Joyce Sands
Interim Executive Director
Lancaster Public Library
125 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
jsands@lancaster.lib.pa.us
FAX (717) 606 – 4599