Fwd: Position Annoucement for Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka, KS USA

[Roy Tennant]

Forwarded on behalf of Tracy Seitz <tseitz at tscpl.lib.ks.us>, please 
do not reply to me. Thanks,
Roy


>From: Tracy Seitz <tseitz at tscpl.lib.ks.us>
>Subject: Position Annoucement for Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library,
>	Topeka, KS USA
>Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 11:33:08 -0600
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>Computer TRAINING ASSOCIATE
>The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is seeking applications for a
>positive, customer service oriented and creative Computer TRAINING
>ASSOCIATE.
>The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is ever growing and ever
>changing. The employees at the Library are experiencing exciting times with
>new construction and new job opportunities. If you are looking to make a
>change and would like to work at a library full of opportunity and
>excitement, this is the place for you.
>The Library is committed to making a difference in the community. The
>Library serves a population of 160,000 with a total budget of $7 million; a
>staff of 160 and over 85,000 registered borrowers. August 1996, the voters
>of Shawnee Co. approved a $23M bond issue to expand the present library.
>This will increase the current 65,000-sq. ft. facility to 168,000 sq. ft.
>Internationally known architect, Michael Graves, is the design consultant
>for the project that will be completed in 2001. The Library operates a
>technology-training center to provide training to associates and patrons.
>With the completion of the Library expansion, the Library will open two new
>technology-training classrooms to expand an already very successful public
>training program. Join a team of six Automation staff to maintain over 200
>microcomputers; Dynix automated library system, web server, and various
>specialized servers. The Library is currently moving aggressively to expand
>technology and expects to have over 350 computers by the end of 2002.
>The Computer Training Associate reports to the Automation Manager. The
>essential job functions include: train library staff and the public on a
>variety of computer technologies; develop and implement library staff and
>public computer-training plan under the supervision of the Automation
>Manager; be creative, versatile, adaptable, open-minded, and a risk-taker;
>communicate effectively and constructively and work as part of a team and
>independently.
>The required/desired qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree in a related
>field or an equivalent combination of education and training experience; two
>years of formal training experience; knowledge of Windows 95/98/NT,
>Microsoft Office, browsing software, electronic mail software and current
>technologies; library experience is preferred; ability to work
>independently, be flexible and adapt to a fast-paced work environment;
>ability to plan and organize work procedures and good analytical skills.
>Previous experience in customer service is preferred.
>Topeka, the Capital City of Kansas, is located on I-70 linking Kansas City,
>Missouri (70 miles east); the University of Kansas-Lawrence (20 miles east);
>Kansas State University-Manhattan (50 miles west); and Washburn
>University-Topeka has a stable economy and very good housing at affordable
>costs.
>The starting salary is $32,672. Excellent benefits, including BCBS
>health/dental at no cost to employee ($50/mo for family plan), retirement
>and cafeteria plan, with 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.
>To be considered as an official candidate for this position an official
>TSCPL job application must be completed. Please contact the Human Resources
>office for a TSCPL job application at: Topeka & Shawnee County Public
>Library, 1515 SW 10th, Topeka, KS 66604-1374, by email:
>employ at tscpl.lib.ks.us or, by phone @ (785) 580-4492. Visit our web site at
>http://www.tscpl.org EOE (Applications received through March 23, 2001.)
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>Tracy Seitz
>Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
>Human Resources Office
>1515 SW 10th Avenue
>Topeka, KS  66604
>Phone: 785-580-4492 Fax: 785-580-4496
>tseitz at tscpl.lib.ks.us
>www.tscpl.org
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