[OPLINLIST] Job Opening: Branch Children's Librarian

[Babette Wofter]

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POSITION AVAILABLE

Newark Public Library - Newark, Ohio

 


Branch Children's Librarian I - Grade 6 (Full-time)


Mary E. Babcock Library, 320 N. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio

 

Under the general day-to-day supervision of the Head of the Mary E.
Babcock Library Supervisor, this position performs primarily the duties
of the branch children's librarian in a typical public library
environment.  These duties include, but are not limited to: collection
development, story times and other children's programming; school
visits; library tours; assisting the public; performing all regular,
routine branch library services and activities; and, answering reference
questions.  This individual will also be evaluated by the Head of
Children's Services for specific children's services activities
including collection development and programming and the Head of Branch
Services for overall professional performance.  

 

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week required).  Will be required to work some
evenings and some Saturdays.  Will also be expected to be flexible for
scheduling and to work extra hours, as needed, to cover vacations and
sick leave.  Also, if needed, may be required to work additional hours
on some Sundays at the Main Library (paid at time-and-a-half).

 

Minimum Qualifications and Principal Duties

E-mail Babette Wofter, Assistant Director, bwofter at npls.org for a
complete job description.

 

Salary

Begins at $1,198.76 on bi-weekly basis ($15.98/hour) - Grade 6, Step A -
with an increase of one step (approximately 2%) when the probationary
period is successfully completed.  

 

Probationary Period

The first 6 months in this position are considered probationary in
nature.  The successful applicant's performance will be reviewed at 6
months, and if their performance is satisfactory, the employee will
receive a rate increase of one step and their probationary status will
end.  If the employee's performance is not satisfactory, the employee
can be terminated or the probationary period may be extended for a
maximum of three more months, if, in the opinion of the Library, it
seems the employee needs more time to show they can perform at the
expected level.  If the employee's performance is still not satisfactory
at the end of this second probationary period, their employment with the
Library will be terminated.

 

Application Procedure 

A signed letter expressing your interest in this position and a
completed Library Application form must be sent to:  Babette Wofter,
Assistant Director, Newark Public Library, 101 W. Main Street, Newark,
OH 43055-5054.  Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.  Applications received by 5:00 pm, Friday, March 31, 2006, will
receive first consideration.  

 

 

 

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