Cataloging Paraprofessional Needed at Follett Library Resources

Follett Library Resources, the leading distributor of books and other media to school libraries around the world has an outstanding opportunity in its Cataloging Services department for a Cataloging Paraprofessional. This position has responsibility for copy/original cataloging of books and/or ebooks in accordance with standard library cataloging practices. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of two years of academic study (LTA Preferred), 1-3 years experience and command of the English language. Please email resume to hr@flr.follett.com or stop in to fill out an application at our state of the art facility: 1340 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL.

Graduate Congratulations from C. Berger, Inc.

Congratulations to the Class of 2006 from C. Berger Group, Inc.
Founded in 1982, C. Berger Group, Inc. is a woman-owned small business which provides specialized temporary and contract workers, permanent placement, consulting expertise and project management services to libraries and information centers nationwide from its suburban Chicago headquarters. CBG clients include corporations, law firms, trade associations, non-profit organizations health care centers, public libraries and academic institutions throughout the US. Please consider CBG an ally in your job search. To apply for CBG positions: Please fill out a Skills Inventory from CBG’s Web site. Recruiting: C. Berger Group, Inc.; 327 East Gundersen Drive; Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Telephone: (800) 382.4222. Fax: (630) 653.1691. Email your resume to: jkloeppel@cberger.com www.cberger.com

Congratulations, Graduates!

Congratulations to the LTA Class of 2006! Certificates were earned by Laura Hornbostel, Kimberly Mirocko, Joy Walsh, Krystyna Wyrwal, and Kim Zupkoff. A.A.S. Degrees were earned by Karen Surdynski and Gertrud Vepari. Good luck in your library work! Let us hear what you are doing for Lake County's libraries.

Job Opening at Warren Newport Public Library

Part Time Library Page Shelver: Warren Newport Public Library; 224 O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee, IL. 3 part-time openings. Available immediately. Responsibilities of the job are to reshelve returned library materials, shelf-read library ranges (familiarity with Dewey Decimal System), straighten library shelves and work with a state of the art conveyor belt return system. Starting wage: $7.46/hr. Requirements: High School Graduate. Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires full range of body motion including; standing, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching and walking for extended periods of time. To apply: email resume to ksaemann@wnpl.info, or stop in the library and complete an application. No phone calls, please.

Congratulations to Pat Cooksey!

Congratulations to Pat Cooksey! Pat has secured the job of Cataloging Paraprofessional at Follett Books. You may not know that Pat already has a bachelor's degree in Home Economics with a major in Interior Design, and has worked as a designer and in retail merchandising in the past. Pat started the LTA program in the fall of 2004 and took Cataloging in the fall of 2005. Lynne would occasionally bring job openings to share with the class, and the Follett job was among them. Pat reported that she's sure she was hired because of the Cataloging class she was taking at the time. Her position includes extensive on-the-job training which she's still completing. She works with vhs and dvd material, while others in her department catalog books, e-books, audio materials, kits and more. Learn a lot, and enjoy the job, Pat!

LTA Job Opening -- Vernon Hills High School

Library Media Aide --Vernon Hills High School Library Media Center
Library media aide works with a great team to answer students' ready reference questions, handle circulation and support a very busy (and very fun!) high school library. Duties of the position also include copy cataloging and maintenance of online book records. Position is full-time and year-round. Minimum qualifications: at least 30 hours of college education and Illinois Teacher Aide Certificate (certificate can be obtained if hired). Salary: depends on qualifications. Position is available as of August 21, 2006. Cover letter and resume to: Monica Tolva, Library Media Specialist. 847-932-2039
monica.tolva@d128.org