Job Opportunity - Elk Grove Village Public Library

Dept. Head - Circulation
Elk Grove Village Public Library

Manages circulation department of 15. Uses Dynix. Works with collection agency. Handles circ related patron problems. Supervises discipline monitors.

Requirements: LTA Certificate or BA/S. Two years of library experience, circ preferred, including recent managerial experience with hiring authority. Relevant public contact experience a must.

Full-Time.

Salary: Depends on Qualifications.

To apply, send cover letter resume and 2 references to:

Lee Maternowski
Library Director
1001 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Also submit EGVPL application (available on website).

No phone calls please. Application Deadline: Friday, December 04, 2009

Job Opportunity - Forest Park Public Library

Adult Services Reference Assistant - Forest Park Public Library

We’re looking for a service-oriented person to join a creative and collaborative reference team in staffing a busy reference desk. This staff member will be able to contribute to the library’s blog; provide readers’ advisory service; assist with programming, promotions, and collection development; and instruct patrons in the use of computer-based resources. Creative ideas for new projects are always encouraged!

Hours: 30 hours per week including evenings and weekends. We can be flexible with a school schedule.

Requirements: Applicants for this position must be extremely tech-savvy, have the ability to deal with the public in a positive manner, and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. A bachelor’s degree or LTA is required. Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: Starts at $14.16 hourly.

To apply, send cover letter resume and 3 references to:
Ben Haines, Technology Librarian - Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd. Forest Park, IL 60130
Email to: Ben Haines, Technology Librarian, bhaines@fppl.org
Fax to: 708-366-7185
Phone: 708-366--717, ext. 126

Job Opportunity - Portland Cement Association

LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION

The Portland Cement Association (PCA), a major national trade association, is seeking a part-time, detail-oriented individual with library experience to work in the organization’s 100,000-volume research library. PCA conducts market development, engineering, research, education and public affairs programs. The position involves primarily technical services-related responsibilities, including OCLC copy cataloging and interlibrary loan, circulation, document delivery, shelving, journal routing, and data entry.

Qualifications: Excellent computer skills, high level of accuracy, detail-oriented, knowledge/understanding of bibliographic data, multitasking skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently. Some college; LTA or 2 years’ experience working in a library, preferably technical services. Working knowledge of OCLC for cataloging or interlibrary loan a plus.

Hours:15 hours/week (flexible hours between 8:00-4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. No weekends.

Interested applicants may submit their resume or request an application from Phil Riskin, Director Human Resources, priskin@cement.org. Our fax number is 847-966-0280. Portland Cement Association is located at 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077 with public transportation available. Visit our website at www.cement.org to learn more about PCA. Equal Opportunity Employer

Virtual Poster Session by LTA 230

I'd like to invite all of you to visit the Virtual Poster Session presented by LTA 230: Library Public Services. Five groups of students were charged with creating and presenting a teen program for a ficticious library. The ideas are wonderful, creative, and fun to look through. Please visit the session at: http://clcltaprojects.blogspot.com/2009/11/fall-2009-lta-230-virtual-poster.html

Job Posting - College of Lake County

POSITION:
Interlibrary Loan/Reference Specialist
Libraries and Instructional Services

TYPE OF POSITION:
Specialist, Full-time


DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Interlibrary Loan/Reference Specialist, under the supervision of the Dean/Libraries & Instructional Services, or designee, coordinates the timely and efficient operation of the ILL/Document Delivery Services, supports the library faculty in their instructional activities, and maintains the reference lab.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree
Minimum three years experience working in a library
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows operating system


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Library Technical Assistant Degree
Experience with Iliad or other interlibrary loan software
Experience with Millennium Integrated Library System
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills


SALARY/HOURS:

The starting salary for this position is $32,400. Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. These hours may vary in accordance with the needs of the College.


BENEFITS:

Benefits include, but are not limited to:
--Paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
--Paid base life insurance.
--Paid vacation, health, personal, and special emergency leave.
--Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents.
--Tuition reimbursement for employee to a maximum of $5,000 per year.


APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Applicants must submit a completed application form, cover letter, resume, and
copies of transcripts to the Human Resources Office by November 20, 2009 to
ensure full consideration.

For a printed application form, contact the Human Resources Office via any of the following: Phone: (847) 543-2065; TTY: (847) 223-0134; Fax: (847) 543-3065 and jobs@clcillinois.edu (email). The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Visit our website at http://www.clcillinois.edu

Job Posting - Triton College

Triton College
Classification Title: Cataloger
Position Type: Classified
Department: Academic Success

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Responsible for all copy cataloging of print and non-print materials (using OCLC database), assigning Library of Congress (LC) call numbers and LC subject headings as needed.

1. Search, verify, edit and catalog books (including books with accompanying software) using OCLC database, and forwards appropriate materials for original cataloging.
2. Takes the lead on the processing of materials to be withdrawn from the Library's collection.
3. Maintains the OCLC, I-Share, SILO and Union List of Serials databases.
4. Responsible for McNaughton rental book collection.
5. Responsible for the processing of interlibrary loans.
6. Assists with the maintenance of the LCR catalogs and bibliographies and annual booklet listing periodical holdings.
7. Assists with the acquisition and processing of LCR materials.
8. Assumes responsibilities of the Director of Library Systems and Technical Services in his/her absence.
9. Attends workshops offered by consortium on OCLC and the integrated library system (ILS).
10. Occassionally supervises and trains hourly and student staff.
11. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Library Technology. Significant work experience and demonstrated competency may be substituted for formal education.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer formal coursework in cataloging and classification. Prefer two years experience using Anglo-American cataloging rules, Library of Congress classification and subject headings and OCLC online cataloging.


Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All Candidates should apply On-Line. The posting is available at: https://jobopenings.triton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1255458795869

Job Opportunity - Fremont Public Library

Job Title: LTA Technical Assistant
Fremont Public Library

Job Description:
This is a Technical Services support position that requires copy cataloging of print and audio/visual materials using AACR2R and Library of Congress Subject Headings, using OCLC and Sirsi Java Workflows. Classification of library materials using Dewey Decimal Classification and local classification practices. Item entry in the local Sirsi Java Workflows database and regular catalog maintenance and quality control projects as needed. Ideal candidate will be personable and make internal customer service a priority as well as demonstrate an attention to detail and good planning and organization skills.

Requirements:
Library Technical Assistant degree or certificate. Minimum of 2 years experience in a Technical Services department. Experience with OCLC and Dewey Classification. Personal computer fluency in Microsoft Office or comparable office suite software. Good oral and written communication skills. Good professional image and attitude with an enthusiasm for public service. Spanish language cataloging and previous experience with Sirsi Workflows a plus.

Full-Time.

Salary: Depends on Qualifications.

To apply, send cover letter resume and 3 references to:
Mail to:Tracy Hucker, Manager of Inventory Control, Fremont Public Library1170 N. Midlothian Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060

Email to: Tracy Hucker, Manager of Inventory Control, thucker@fremontlibrary.org
No phone calls please.