Position Opening - Librarian 1 (Reference) - Shelton, Washington

[Alex Duncan]

Librarian I - Reference
Timberland Regional Library
Application Deadline:  12/31/01 (application review begins 11/30/01)

Wm. G. Reed Library, located in Shelton, WA and part of the Timberland
Regional Library system, is accepting applications for the position of
Librarian I. This full-time position provides professional library work
with an emphasis on reference.  Ability to provide a wide variety of
reader's advisory, training, and programming services to library patrons
(youth and adults); use print and electronic tools, including Internet
searches; work collaboratively with colleagues; and demonstrate strong
commitment to customer-centered service. Must possess excellent
communication skills and flexibility.  MLS and WA State certification
required.  

POSITION:	
Librarian I - Shelton, WA. - Grade 41 - 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE.  Some
evening and weekend hours required.  Schedule subject to change
depending on library needs.
	
General Statement of Duties: 
Provides a wide variety of research, reference, reader's advisory, and
programming services to library patrons; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: 
This is responsible front line library public service work involving the
performance of reference and reader's advisory services, and programming
duties for library patrons.  The employee may be assigned any of the
following responsibilities: collection development, training of other
staff, training of scheduled groups of patrons, programming for patrons,
compiling bibliographies and/or pathfinders for the library and/or local
media, or community outreach.  The work is usually performed under the
general supervision of a department or building manager but considerable
leeway is granted for the exercise of independent initiative and
judgment.  An employee in this class does not normally exercise
supervision over the work of other employees but may supervise the
activities of library volunteers. In the absence of the supervisor, an
employee in this class may be assigned temporary supervision of Public
Services activities.  In the absence of a building head, an employee in
this class may be assigned temporary supervision of library operations
and the building.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
Thorough knowledge of library policies, processes and procedures;
commitment to customer-centered public service; thorough knowledge of
reference and readers advisory sources, literature for children, teens
and/or adults and materials in both print and electronic formats; may
require specialized knowledge of, and experience with, youth; thorough
knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System of classification; thorough
knowledge of electronic resources, Internet searching strategies, and
search engines; good knowledge of computer software for library
applications; thorough knowledge of systems such as Dynix WebPac,
Internet, and CD-ROM educational software; good knowledge of business
arithmetic and statistical preparation and presentation methods and
procedures; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and
equipment; good knowledge of library circulation and interlibrary loan
processes and procedures; some knowledge of emerging library technology;
skill in the use of computers and electronic resources; ability to
identify patron information needs and apply appropriate resources
through a customer-centered reference interview; ability to provide
positive and high quality, customer-centered public service to library
customers and library colleagues; ability to develop, plan, organize,
implement and evaluate effective and age appropriate library programs;
ability to concurrently perform a variety of  customer-centered
reference and/or readers advisory and other patron service tasks under
the pressure of short-term deadlines;  ability to understand and follow
detailed and complex oral and written instructions; ability to provide
oral and written instructions in a clear and concise manner for library
patrons and co-workers; ability to communicate effectively, and to
develop and maintain effective working relationships with other members
of the library staff, other libraries and the general public; ability to
demonstrate creative and constructive problem solving skills; ability to
handle and move library materials in the library; ability to process
books and library materials; ability to attend selected training and
meetings at other library locations; ability to travel to another
Timberland Library location for work; ability to travel to schools
and/or other community locations to facilitate and conduct library
programs or outreach activities; skill in conducting customer-centered
public service with tact, patience and courtesy.

Acceptable Experience and Training: 
Possession of a Master of Library Science degree issued by a library
school accredited by the American Library Association and State of
Washington Librarian Certificate; preferably some library or
work-related experience demonstrating positive public service experience
with children, teens, or adults.

BENEFITS:	
Employer paid dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance
for employee only.  Employer will pay full premium for employee's choice
of medical plan; dependent coverage available at employee's expense.
(Medical subject to possible change in 2002)
Employee Assistance Program
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation (optional)
Paid Sick and Vacation
13 Holidays

SALARY RANGE:	
$2,665.40 - $3,582.07 per month

HIRING SALARY:	
$2,665.40 per month

APPLICATION CLOSING:	
December 31, 2001 (Application review begins November 30, 2001)

POSITION AVAILABLE:	
January 1, 2002

POSITION CODE:	
SH411050-02 (Include on your application and envelope)

TO APPLY:	
Obtain "Application for Employment" materials at the Administrative
Service Center, 415 Airdustrial Way SW, Olympia, WA, 98501, at your
local Timberland Regional Library, or call our message line at (360)
704-4564. Refer to Position Code when calling. Submit materials to the
Administrative Service Center.  Include cover letter and resume when
submitting application.  Resume not accepted in lieu of employment
application. For more information visit us on the web at
http://www.timberland.lib.wa.us 

EOE