Just an FYI for those seeking a librarian position in Montgomery County, Maryland:
"Effective January 7, 2008, hiring has been suspended for County government vacant positions. A very limited number of jobs in public safety and direct front line service positions are exempt from the hiring freeze. Additionally, departments may request an exemption to fill positions based on other critical or emergency needs. The vacancies displayed here, therefore, may not be processed or filled if they do not meet these criteria. Please check the web site in the next few days for additional information.
Thank You.
Joseph Adler, Director"
--taken from http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/ohr/career/
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Loudoun County - Extended Close Date
This position is now OPEN UNTIL FILLED:
Click HERE to apply.
LIBRARIAN - TEEN
Recruitment #08-S245-193
| Date Opened: | 1/4/2008 8:00:00 AM | ||
| Closing Date: | Open until filled | ||
| Hiring Range: | $37,314 - $50,374 | ||
| Department: | LIBRARY SERVICES | ||
| Job Type: | Open and Competitive | ||
| Full/Part-Time: |
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| Eligible For: | Full Benefits | ||
| Reg/Temp: |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Are you a librarian ready for an exciting challenge? Do you relate well with teens and enjoy teen literature? Do you have dozens of surprisingly wonderful ideas that you can’t wait to implement? Yes? We may have the job of your dreams with the Loudoun County Public Library. This person will devise innovative, enriching programs that will interest teens. They will work with other system teen staff on the Summer Reading Program, Teen Tech Week, and Teen Read Week. They will assist in coordinating the award winning “After Hours” Teen Center program, work with teen volunteers, assist teens with electronic resources and assist patrons of all ages at the reference desk. Ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and creative team player with excellent communication skills and dedication to customer service. Schedule will vary, including weekends and evenings. |
| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
Requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school and must obtain certification as a professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 6 months of hire. Prefer library experience. |
Click HERE to apply.
Alexandria Position - Extended Closing Date
Librarian I - Reference/Photographs Librarian - 20 Hours/week - 1 position
Duties:
Works with other Staff members in assisting patrons with reference inquiries. Maintains Photograph Collection and makes accessible to library users. Creates web exhibits and strives to improve access to library collections. Works to raise profile of Special Collections Branch by highlighting holdings.
Skills & Abilities:
Applicant should posses a good working knowledge of current reference standards and practices. Familiarity with genealogy, American and Virginia history is helpful. Knowledge of and experience with organizing and maintaining images is preferred. Ability to use MS Word, Excel and Access a plus. The successful applicant needs an understanding of and/or experience with building and using relational databases, graphic file formats and resolutions and what situations require a particular format.
Schedule:
20 hours per week. T 1 - 9pm, Th 9 am - 5 pm, F 11 am - 6 pm. Will have to work Saturdays in rotation.
Duties:
Works with other Staff members in assisting patrons with reference inquiries. Maintains Photograph Collection and makes accessible to library users. Creates web exhibits and strives to improve access to library collections. Works to raise profile of Special Collections Branch by highlighting holdings.
Skills & Abilities:
Applicant should posses a good working knowledge of current reference standards and practices. Familiarity with genealogy, American and Virginia history is helpful. Knowledge of and experience with organizing and maintaining images is preferred. Ability to use MS Word, Excel and Access a plus. The successful applicant needs an understanding of and/or experience with building and using relational databases, graphic file formats and resolutions and what situations require a particular format.
Schedule:
20 hours per week. T 1 - 9pm, Th 9 am - 5 pm, F 11 am - 6 pm. Will have to work Saturdays in rotation.
Location:
Local History/Special Collections, Barrett Library, 717 Queen St., Alexandria
Salary:
$19.40 per hour. Pro-rated annual and sick leave.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Applicant must posses or obtain a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Contact:
Send/FAX resume to:
Complete on-line application and send/FAX resume to: George K. Combs Special Collections 717 Queen St. Alexandria VA 22314 FAX 703.706.3912 Please FAX/send cover letter, resume and three professional references.
Closing Date: Feb. 8th, 2008 
Friday, January 25, 2008
Modern librarians are hip, tech-saavy
My mom sent me an article from the Grand Rapids Press in Michigan, about librarians. It's a great read. Here is the LINK. It was written by Morgan Jarema.
1st day on the job
Started my 1st day at the library today! It was great! Even the 40 minute drive wasn't bad. All I need are some books on CD and I'm set!
Basically, there are 6 people who work at this library, and I am one of only 2 librarians. I can't wait to dig into the program stuff, and there is a lot of it. The summer reading program schedule is due the 8th!!
I have an assistant, who is wonderful. She seems really happy to have someone here who can do all of the decisions and tedious stuff so she can enjoy what she does. She sent me about a million e-mails so far to catch me up on the system's plans for SRP and Teen Tech Week. It's gonna be great!
As soon as I have a working camera, I will put up some photos of the library so you can see where I work. And don't worry, I plan on keeping this blog up-to-date with job opportunities in the area, and any helpful tips I can give or find!
So here is happy hunting in the job world! Hope you are as lucky as I seem to be!
Basically, there are 6 people who work at this library, and I am one of only 2 librarians. I can't wait to dig into the program stuff, and there is a lot of it. The summer reading program schedule is due the 8th!!
I have an assistant, who is wonderful. She seems really happy to have someone here who can do all of the decisions and tedious stuff so she can enjoy what she does. She sent me about a million e-mails so far to catch me up on the system's plans for SRP and Teen Tech Week. It's gonna be great!
As soon as I have a working camera, I will put up some photos of the library so you can see where I work. And don't worry, I plan on keeping this blog up-to-date with job opportunities in the area, and any helpful tips I can give or find!
So here is happy hunting in the job world! Hope you are as lucky as I seem to be!
Friday, January 18, 2008
Prince George County Job Fair
It's a new year and time for a new career! Attend our Job Fair and learn about our opportunities for Librarians!
Friday, January 25, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oxon Hill Branch Library
Meeting Room
6200 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Unable to attend our Job Fair? Contact us for an Employment Application at:
Voice 301-699-3500 x 229;
TTY 301-808-2061; or
email HumanResources@pgcmls.info.
Position Title: Librarian I (eligibility list effective for six months)
Location: Various Locations throughout the Library System in Prince George's County, Maryland
Hours: Full (40 hours/week) and Part-time (20 and 30 hours/week). All schedules include a combination of daytime, evening and Saturday hours.
If you are within a semester of finishing your Master's Degree in Library Science you may still be considered for a librarian position!
Visit our web site for more information, http://www.pgcmls.info/
Gabrielle Tibbs
Human Resources Specialist - Staffing
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
6532 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Voice 301-699-3500 x 230,
TTY 301-808-2061,
Fax 301-927-6516
Friday, January 25, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oxon Hill Branch Library
Meeting Room
6200 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Unable to attend our Job Fair? Contact us for an Employment Application at:
Voice 301-699-3500 x 229;
TTY 301-808-2061; or
email HumanResources@pgcmls.info.
Position Title: Librarian I (eligibility list effective for six months)
Location: Various Locations throughout the Library System in Prince George's County, Maryland
Hours: Full (40 hours/week) and Part-time (20 and 30 hours/week). All schedules include a combination of daytime, evening and Saturday hours.
If you are within a semester of finishing your Master's Degree in Library Science you may still be considered for a librarian position!
Visit our web site for more information, http://www.pgcmls.info/
Gabrielle Tibbs
Human Resources Specialist - Staffing
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
6532 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Voice 301-699-3500 x 230,
TTY 301-808-2061,
Fax 301-927-6516
Thursday, January 17, 2008
New blog...
I have started a new blog that will chronicle my time as the Lovettsville Children's Librarian. It's called Storytime in Lovettsville. It is a place for me to store and share my storytime and programming adventures, and where local residents can go to see what is happening at the library for their children. So stop by and leave a comment! It would be great to hear from you!!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Fairfax County Public Library called...
Yesterday somebody called from the Fairfax County Public Library, requesting an interview for a Children's Librarian position that I applied for back in December. I was turned down for two other jobs from this county because I didn't have my degree in hand, which bummed me out majorly because this is the county that I wanted to work in due to it's proximity to Ken's work in Arlington.
They wanted an interview for next Tuesday, and I entertained the idea. If I took the interview, I would have to put our house search on hold because this job is in a totally different location that would be difficult to drive to from where we were looking. It's a children's position, which I really wanted teen or both teen and children. Also, after having visiting Lovettsville, I had a really good vibe from there, that it was a place I could work well with. Putting the house search on hold and having to research this position stressed me out so I said forget it. I am fine where I'm at, and I want to move out of this hotel. If it turns out that the commute is wearing on me, I can always transfer to a more southern branch in the system, closer to my home. Our lease is only for a year, so I could always move to a different system if I want to later. Why not give this job a chance?
So now that I have made the decision, applied for a townhome, I am feeling much better. I hope we get accepted and can move in this weekend. That would be great! Then, I can report to work next Thursday!! YEA!!
So, if you plan on applying to Fairfax County, be sure that you have graduated already. Their HR analysts will toss your resume if you haven't yet, regardless if you are about to. I was less than a month away from my degree, but no go. Even the woman who called about the interview lamented that their HR people do that.
They wanted an interview for next Tuesday, and I entertained the idea. If I took the interview, I would have to put our house search on hold because this job is in a totally different location that would be difficult to drive to from where we were looking. It's a children's position, which I really wanted teen or both teen and children. Also, after having visiting Lovettsville, I had a really good vibe from there, that it was a place I could work well with. Putting the house search on hold and having to research this position stressed me out so I said forget it. I am fine where I'm at, and I want to move out of this hotel. If it turns out that the commute is wearing on me, I can always transfer to a more southern branch in the system, closer to my home. Our lease is only for a year, so I could always move to a different system if I want to later. Why not give this job a chance?
So now that I have made the decision, applied for a townhome, I am feeling much better. I hope we get accepted and can move in this weekend. That would be great! Then, I can report to work next Thursday!! YEA!!
So, if you plan on applying to Fairfax County, be sure that you have graduated already. Their HR analysts will toss your resume if you haven't yet, regardless if you are about to. I was less than a month away from my degree, but no go. Even the woman who called about the interview lamented that their HR people do that.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Teen Librarian - Loudoun County Virginia
LIBRARIAN - TEEN
Recruitment #08-S245-193
| Date Opened: | 1/4/2008 8:00:00 AM | ||
| Closing Date: | 1/18/2008 11:59:00 PM | ||
| Hiring Range: | $37,314 - $50,374 | ||
| Department: | LIBRARY SERVICES | ||
| Job Type: | Open and Competitive | ||
| Full/Part-Time: |
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| Eligible For: | Full Benefits | ||
| Reg/Temp: |
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Are you a librarian ready for an exciting challenge? Do you relate well with teens and enjoy teen literature? Do you have dozens of surprisingly wonderful ideas that you can’t wait to implement? Yes? We may have the job of your dreams with the Loudoun County Public Library. This person will devise innovative, enriching programs that will interest teens. They will work with other system teen staff on the Summer Reading Program, Teen Tech Week, and Teen Read Week. They will assist in coordinating the award winning “After Hours” Teen Center program, work with teen volunteers, assist teens with electronic resources and assist patrons of all ages at the reference desk. Ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and creative team player with excellent communication skills and dedication to customer service. Schedule will vary, including weekends and evenings.
Requires a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school and must obtain certification as a professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia within 6 months of hire. Prefer library experience.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
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Monday, January 14, 2008
Alexandria Librarian I Position
Librarian I - Reference/Photographs Librarian - 20 Hours/week - 1 position
Duties:
Works with other Staff members in assisting patrons with reference inquiries. Maintains Photograph Collection and makes accessible to library users. Creates web exhibits and strives to improve access to library collections. Works to raise profile of Special Collections Branch by highlighting holdings.
Skills & Abilities:
Applicant should posses a good working knowledge of current reference standards and practices. Familiarity with genealogy, American and Virginia history is helpful. Knowledge of and experience with organizing and maintaining images is preferred. Ability to use MS Word, Excel and Access a plus. The successful applicant needs an understanding of and/or experience with building and using relational databases, graphic file formats and resolutions and what situations require a particular format.
Schedule:
20 hours per week. T 1 - 9pm, Th 9 am - 5 pm, F 11 am - 6 pm. Will have to work Saturdays in rotation.
Location:
Local History/Special Collections, Barrett Library, 717 Queen St., Alexandria
Salary:
$19.40 per hour. Pro-rated annual and sick leave.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Applicant must posses or obtain a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Contact:
Send/FAX resume to:
Complete on-line application and send/FAX resume to: George K. Combs Special Collections 717 Queen St. Alexandria VA 22314 FAX 703.706.3912 Please FAX/send cover letter, resume and three professional references.
Closing Date: Jan. 25th, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
DC_Kidlit
Joined a Yahoo book group today, called DC_Kidlit. It is a book club for adults who enjoy discussing children's literature. The book club meets once a month in the Washington D.C. area.
The book club is open to librarians, teachers, authors, illustrators, parents, and anyone who would like to discuss children's books. The club's selections will feature a variety of book genres.
This Yahoo group is for planning, organizing and communicating about upcoming meetings and books.
Visit this LINK to get an invitation to the group.
The book club is open to librarians, teachers, authors, illustrators, parents, and anyone who would like to discuss children's books. The club's selections will feature a variety of book genres.
This Yahoo group is for planning, organizing and communicating about upcoming meetings and books.
Visit this LINK to get an invitation to the group.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
45 Minute Drive!!
We took a drive up to Lovettsville today, just so we could gauge the length of my commute. It took about 45-50 minutes to get there, and from everyone around here says, that's an average commute. The drive up is picturesque, with rolling hills and fenced pastures. The town of Lovettsville is small but homey, with a nice feel to it. We went by the library, which is about 4,500 sq. ft. It was quiet, with most people outside enjoying the unusual January weather. The branch manager was in today, Chuck, so we finally got to meet in person, after a phone interview and a video conference. I also met Kathy, who works the circulation desk. It was great to meet them, and to see where I will be working.
After meeting them, Ken and I headed over to the community center where there was a book sale going on. There I met my assistant, Barbara, and her daughter, and picked up some great books. Chuck bought me a Lovettsville, Virginia t-shirt too, as a welcome gift. It was a great day.
I start work on the 24th, with an orientation in Sterling, VA. Then I head up to Lovettsville the next day.
I just wish I had a place to live. We are still in an efficiency, crammed into one room and both cars. I know the dog hates it, and it's starting to get to me as well. We've been looking for a place to rent for over a week, and have beened passed over on the one application we put in because the other couple applying didn't have a dog. It was a great place too. Oh well. I'm not going to let it stress me out.
After meeting them, Ken and I headed over to the community center where there was a book sale going on. There I met my assistant, Barbara, and her daughter, and picked up some great books. Chuck bought me a Lovettsville, Virginia t-shirt too, as a welcome gift. It was a great day.
I start work on the 24th, with an orientation in Sterling, VA. Then I head up to Lovettsville the next day.
I just wish I had a place to live. We are still in an efficiency, crammed into one room and both cars. I know the dog hates it, and it's starting to get to me as well. We've been looking for a place to rent for over a week, and have beened passed over on the one application we put in because the other couple applying didn't have a dog. It was a great place too. Oh well. I'm not going to let it stress me out.
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