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Oregon Public Library

256 Brook St.
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-3656

orelib@scls.lib.wi.us

Employment Opportunities


REFERENCE AND ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Oregon Public Library is seeking a creative, book-loving, technology-savvy Reference and Adult Services Librarian who is committed to providing outstanding customer service to patrons of all ages.

The Village of Oregon is an established community in Dane County, located 7 miles south of Madison, the state capital. Oregon’s 2007 population estimate was 8,721 and serves an estimated service population of 16,388. The centrally located library is 10,500 square feet. The library enjoys great local support including an active friends group. Circulation in 2007 was 271,934. The library is a member of the LINK automation consortium with 39 other members of the South Central Library System.  The ideal candidate will possess a great sense of humor, the ability to cope with constant change, knowledge of technology and commitment to being part of a management team. The position is 40 hour per week. Flexibility in scheduling is essential. The work schedule varies including evenings and rotating weekends. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Adult collection development and budgeting

Readers’ advisory and adult programming

Supervision and continuing education training for staff development

Implementation and maintenance of current technologies   

Minimum qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited institution with 2 years library experience.  

Salary and benefits: starting at $17.43 including a competitive benefit package.                  

Please submit an application form (available online), cover letter, resume and three professional references to Susan Santner, 256 Brook Street, Oregon WI 53575, or via email to sbsantner@yahoo.com. A complete position description is below or call 608-835-3656 to have information mailed or faxed.  For full consideration return all required materials by 5:00 PM, CST, January 14, 2009. 

The Village of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application with a disability may request accommodations needed in the application and/or interview process.


REFERENCE AND ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Job Description

   

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  This position directs the activities of the library’s reference and adult services, provides computer expertise in reference related areas of the library such as basic LAN operations, software installation, maintenance, and web page maintenance.  Immediate Supervisor:  Library Director  

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

 

 

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Approval pending by the Oregon Public Library Board of Trustees.

 

 

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