Job Opportunities to think about

Here are a few job openings right now:

1. Circulation/Technical Services LTA
   Lemont Public Library District (Public Library)
2. Library Assistant
   Poetry Foundation (Special Library)
3. Library Associate I
   Palatine Public Library District (Public Library)

Update on Reaching Forward Volunteer Opportunities

As of right now, all of the available slots for volunteering for Reaching Forward this year have been filled. If you are still interested, you can send me an email and I will create a waitlist in case more opportunities become available or a student has to drop out.

Reaching Forward Conference - Volunteer Opportunities (6)

Hello everyone,

This year I have an exciting offer from the coordinators of the Reaching Forward Conference and Illinois Library Association. If you don't know, Reaching Forward is a yearly conference specifically for library staff (or LTA students!) in academic, public, school, and special libraries. It will be held this year on May 6th, 2011 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. For more information on the conference visit their website: http://www.reachingforward.net/conference.php. The cost to attend this event is usually $125 to register, but here's where the wonderful opportunity comes in.

There are six open slots for volunteers to work at the Reaching Forward conference. By volunteering to assist (more details below), the conference registration fee will be fully covered. The only expense you will have is $25 for lunch and the fee for parking. This is a significant savings and an excellent opportunity!

There are six slots available (I will update as the slots are filled):

Program Assistant - help with one of the sessions below (one person per program):

• 10:30-11:30 Is Your Indoor Air Toxic? Home and Work Applications for Safer, Healthier Breathing SLOT FILLED
• 10:30 - 11:30 Never Put Ketchup On a Hot Dog! SLOT FILLED
• 2:15 - 3:15 DIY for YAs SLOT FILLED
• 2:15 - 3:15 Support Staff and Collection Development: a Winning Combination SLOT FILLED

Parking Assistant (for early birds) - help in the parking garage. Suggest to conference visitors to pay for their parking before they leave the garage to avoid long lines at the end of the conference. Once it gets close to the opening (around 8:00 am) you can join in for the registration/networking and continental breakfast and relax and enjoy the rest of the day. Two people needed. BOTH SLOTS FILLED

If you are interested, please email me at achernaik@clcillinois.edu. Include your name and contact information as well as the slot you would like to fill (i.e. which one of the sessions OR a parking slot).

Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to be a part of a conference designed specifically for you and your future profession.

Job Opportunity - Special Library POSITION FILLED

The Library Technician position is based in the Northbrook, IL headquarters of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. We are seeking candidates for this part-time position to work in our specialty engineering library, and are offering a flexible schedule of up to 20 hours per week. All applicants must apply online. Responsibilities:

• Assisting library users in the use of the online catalogue


• Locating library resources for users


• Photocopying and scanning articles for users


• Instructing patrons in how to use computer systems to access data


• Lending and collecting books, periodicals, videotapes and other library material


• Processing materials for the library (typing, creating, and applying labels and barcodes to new items) and determining the appropriate subject division


• Sorting returned books, periodicals, and other items and putting them in the designated shelves, in the appropriate files, or in storage areas


• Repair books and materials as necessary


• Processing various types of incoming and outgoing correspondence and mail, call messenger service, and process FedEx packages


• Creating PDF documents and CDs for library users


• Assisting Corporate Librarian with special Library projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.


• Strong computer skills and aptitude


• Proficiency in Microsoft programs with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook


• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat


• Excellent customer service skills


• Excellent listening and communication skills


• Ability to instruct staff in the use of technologies, software, and library-related databases


• Detail-oriented with the ability to file accurately http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WJE&cws=1&rid=441

New Course on Resource Description Access (RDA) - Summer 2011

Are you concerned about the changes to the cataloging standards as libraries get ready to roll out Resource Description Access (RDA)? Become more familiar with RDA and explore the proposed changes to cataloging by taking our four week course, LTA 299 – RDA Lite. This course is appropriate for current LTA students interested in cataloging, paraprofessionals and librarians already working in the field, and anyone else in libraries with knowledge of AACR2rev and MARC. Consent of the instructor or completion of LTA 214 is required.

LTA 299 – RDA Lite, ONLINE, Holly Ledvina: 1 credit, 6/6/2010 – 7/3/2010 (4 weeks)

Getting Ready for Summer

Open registration for Summer semester is at the end of April. Here are the courses available:

LTA 121 – Introduction to Library Science, ONLINE, Anne Chernaik
LTA 212 – Technology for Libraries, ONLINE, Anne Chernaik
LTA 276 – Supervised Field Practicum I, Anne Chernaik
LTA 278 – Supervised Field Practicum II, Anne Chernaik

**NEW**

LTA 299 – RDA Lite, ONLINE, Holly Ledvina: 1 credit, 6/6/2010 – 7/3/2010 (4 weeks)
Resource Description and Access (RDA) is the proposed successor to Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2), which govern descriptive cataloging. This class will cover the basic RDA conceptual proposed changes to cataloging. Knowledge of AACR2rev and MARC is required.

Pre-requisites: Consent of instructor or LTA 214, C or better

Full-time Job Opportunity - College of Lake County Libraries

Position Title: Reference Associate (Full-time)

Position Type: Specialist
Department: Libraries & Instructional Svcs

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Reporting to the Dean/Libraries & Instructional Services and under the day-to-day supervision of the faculty department chair, this position performs a wide variety of paraprofessional tasks necessary in supporting the instructional efforts of the faculty librarians.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree with education equivalent to the completion of a Library Technical Assistant (LTA) certificate or a Bachelor's degree.
2. A minimum of two (2) year's work experience in a library public service setting.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows.
4. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and public relations skills.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of electronic and print library resources.
2. Experience in academic libraries and/or customer service.
3. Spanish language proficiency.
   

Closing Date: 03-20-2011

Pay Rate: $33,008.00

Location: Grayslake
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday (may vary if needed)

Required Applicant Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript

Software Testing Required: (MS Word and Excel are required for classified and specialist positions.)

• MS Word
• Windows XP
• Outlook
• Excel
  

Quicklink for Posting: http://jobs.clcillinois.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50696