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CITY OF SOLDOTNA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Librarian

Wage and Salary Range 17

$57,782.40-$82,264.00

Exempt

The Librarian, under the general direction of the City Manager, plans and directs, supervises, and evaluates all operations of the Joyce K. Carver Memorial Library.  Review the complete job description on the city’s web site at http://www.ci.soldotna.ak.us/jobs.html.  Pre-employment background check is required.

Submit application, resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager at 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, by email joreagan@ci.soldotna.ak.us, or by fax 866-595-3359.  Recruitment closes at 5 p.m., April 26, 2013.  The City of Soldotna is an EEO employer.

CITY OF KODIAK

Kodiak, Alaska

Public Library Director

Posting Date: May 6, 2013

Closing Date: June 14, 2013

Salary Range*: $63,003-$86,861/yr DOE

* Implementation of new citywide pay plan pending for FY14

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a Library Director. The position reports to the City Manager and is the head of the Library Department. Under the general administrative direction, responsible for the Kodiak public library facilities and programs and performs professional library services. Provides direct involvement in activities from program development to participation in the delivery of library services. Performs professional library duties such as interlibrary activities, acquisition, cataloging, public relations, budgeting, program planning, and reference work. Directs activities and oversees performance of six part- and full-time staff. Responsible for the efficient operation of the department and facility in a manner that maximizes cost-effectiveness, productivity, and service to the public. Due to timing of the vacancy, the person hired in this position may also be responsible for the full transition from the existing library facility to the newly constructed library facility in the fall of 2013.

City of Kodiak: Kodiak City is located near the northeastern tip of Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. Kodiak Island is the largest island in Alaska and second in size to Hawaii in the U.S. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge encompasses nearly 1.9 million acres on Kodiak and Afognak Islands. The City of Kodiak is 252 air miles southwest of Anchorage, a one-hour flight and is a three-hour flight from Seattle. The City enjoys regular state ferry service with a twelve-hour run to the Kenai Peninsula.

Kodiak is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City of Kodiak is home to about 6,000 residents, with approximately 14,000 people living in several communities in the Kodiak Island Borough. The economy of Kodiak is based on commercial fishing and seafood processing. Tourism, sport hunting and fishing, the aerospace industry, health care, and government employment also serve to strengthen Kodiak’s economy. Kodiak is known the world over for its pristine and scenic beauty. Opportunities for outdoor sports and recreational opportunities abound with easy access to rivers, beautiful beaches, and hiking trails.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution; at least five years of public library work including three years at executive management level; minimum three years supervisory experience; Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Prefer Alaskan experience in delivery of public library services, training or certifications in hardware and software applications. A combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be evaluated on an individual basis.

To Apply: Submit cover letter of interest, completed and signed original City application form, resume, and five professional references to: Nenita Nicolas, City Manager’s Office, 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 219, Kodiak, AK 99615. Recruitment closes at 5:00 PM, June 14, 2013. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.

The Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is recruiting for an Engineering Liaison/Instruction and Reference Librarian with a strong commitment to information literacy instruction, user education services, and assessment. Reporting to the Head of the Instruction and Research Services Department, this librarian should be highly productive, innovative, and technologically adept, as well as committed to the goals for the Library’s instruction program, including embedding information literacy across the university’s curriculum, developing online learning objects, and integrating new technologies and e-pedagogy.

The Instruction and Reference/Engineering Liaison Librarian will provide instruction, reference, collection development, and outreach liaison activities to UAA’s School of Engineering, including Geomatics, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program. Outreach is a significant component of this position, and the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate the Library’s involvement in orientation activities for incoming and prospective students.

As a member of the faculty, the Engineering Librarian is expected to participate in professional organizations, faculty meetings and governance, and continual learning/professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, a strong commitment to quality customer service, and be expected to meet all of the Library faculty requirements for tenure and promotion.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program or equivalent by hire date.
• Evidence of knowledge of, or experience working with, engineering information resources; or education in Engineering, Geomatics, GIS, technological areas, or equivalent discipline; or work experience in engineering or related field
• Teaching, training, or presenting experience
• Evidence of knowledge of Information Literacy concepts
• Experience with web-based instructional technologies, such as screen-casting software, and/or course management systems
• Experience with online resources, tools, and services, including databases, catalogs, full text sources, web 2.0 (including social media)
• Knowledge of marketing and outreach strategies
• Evidence of participation in collaborative work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing reference services to diverse populations
• Knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, or online teaching
• Collection development experience
• Knowledge of scholarly communication trends in engineering or related technological disciplines, and/or government information sources related to engineering
• Work experience in an academic library or research institute

To Apply:

http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=80552

Certified Librarian Position in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is looking for an energetic 21^st Century school librarian for a middle school with a diverse population of approximately 400 in the downtown area. The district is making steady progress in technological upgrades and this school is high on the list for a remodel, which would include a new library.

As a middle school librarian, you will be responsible for empowering students with skills that help them to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information. You will collaborate closely with staff members on a variety of District and building educational standards, professional development and classroom lessons. You will provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program aligns with District/school goals and objectives.

The District is looking for that enthusiastic and positive person who can:

1) work effectively with students, staff and the community;

2) efficiently use, embrace, and manage technology (including maintaining an active online library presence);

3) manage and maintain books, media (including e-books), and equipment of all varieties;

4) effectively supervise classified staff and students;

5) provide equitable access for all students and staff;

6) instill a love of reading and learning in students;

7) and provide a welcoming library atmosphere for all patrons.

To see the job posting and links to the online application go to –

http://www.k12northstar.org/departments/hr/jobs?category=Library

The award winning Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for the position of department head for the Technical Services Department. We are looking for an energetic, motivated and innovative librarian to join us in offering responsive library services. The library’s priorities include expanding digital library services and developing statewide partnerships.

This position provides leadership and direction for all areas of the Technical Services operation including serials, cataloging, government documents and the processing of library materials. The head of the department is responsible for the cataloging of library materials according to OCLC, AACR II/RDA, and Library of Congress rules. The head of the department will manage the scanning and cataloging of images for digital library projects. The head of technical services serves on the library management and department head teams. This position may provide reference service up to six hours per week and may serve as collection development liaison to an academic unit in an assigned subject area.  

Salary: Minimum $74,000 annually, excellent health and life insurance, retirement, and tuition waiver benefits; Represented by bargaining unit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent. Three years of experience in an academic library. Significant experience working in a Technical Services Department. Experience with OCLC and an integrated library system. Significant supervisory experience. Experience with AACR II cataloging and RDA. Experience with managing government documents collections. Experience with cataloging electronic resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Progressively responsible management experience including assessment or project management. Experience with digital archives. Reference and collection development experience. Experience with SIRSI.

TO APPLY: Posting Number 006615

Go to https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=8035

Referring position number, PCN 305726, submit a letter of application, resume or curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, telephone, and fax numbers of at least three references.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Library

LOCATION: Loussac Library

HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Example of duties:

Coordinate the branch libraries of the Anchorage Public Library System. Supervise branch managers, Loussac Facility Manager, Dispatch Supervisor, Circulation Supervisor and the Adult Services Manager. Responsible for the development of branch programs and direct the branch libraries to adhere to generally accepted library standards. Assess communities to plan for development of branch library services. Work with community councils and neighborhood leaders in coordinating branch library activities to meet community needs. Select materials in cooperation with Collection Management Coordinator. Assist with the development of programs for children and adults with an emphasis on branch/community needs. Oversee and ensure branch libraries are well maintained and facility problems are addressed quickly. Assist Director with Library operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school and five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, at least two of which have been at an administrative level with responsibility for budget preparation and management.

Substitution:

Additional education in Finance, Accounting may substitute for part of the specific experience requirement.

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