Sunday, September 12, 2010

Monday night & Pizza at RRLC - iPad

Rochester Regional Library Council Presents

Monday Night @ the Council Pizza Series
Pizza and Introducing the iPad
with Melissa Frost

Monday, October 18, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
[Pizza and onsite registration begin at 5:30 p.m.]

RRLC Training Center
390 Packett’s Landing, Fairport

Come learn about the most addicting new piece of technology for education. Learn how the Apple iPad bridges the gap between ebook readers and laptop computers. Practical application of the device for library use will be discussed as well as troubleshooting, maintenance and educational / library related apps. The instructor will be using her iPad to teach the class.

Melissa Frost has served for fifteen years as a School Librarian in the Rochester City School District. Melissa has taught numerous workshops on Follett Destiny and Cataloging to librarians at RCSD, RRLC and Monroe BOCES. Currently Melissa is on Sabbatical from the CSD in order to pursue a PH.D in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Library Science from the University at Buffalo.

This program is sponsored by the Rochester Regional Library Council and is supported by Regional Bibliographic Data Bases and Interlibrary Resources Sharing (RBDB) funds.

To register go to http://www.rrlc.org and click on “Register for Courses” or call the RRLC office.

For staff at RRLC member libraries and member library systems. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

FT Senior Library Clerk postion available

BRIGHTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
Tel. 585-784-5300
www.brightonlibrary.org
Email: dlipomi@libraryweb.org

Title
Full-Time (FT) Senior Library Clerk/ Daytime Supervisor in Circulation Services (Provisional*)
Application deadline: September 17, 2010.

Salary Schedule
$30,085 to $39,112 in six steps based on performance and longevity

Eligibility
The FT Senior Library Clerk position is a competitive title. The qualifying candidate must either:

A. currently hold the Monroe County Civil Service Senior Library Clerk title and be eligible for a transfer; OR
B. be eligible for a reinstatement of the Monroe County Civil Service Senior Library Clerk title; OR
C. meet the requirements needed to provisionally* qualify for the Monroe County Civil Service Senior Library Clerk title

Major Duties
1. Reports directly to the Circulation Services Manager
2. Serves as Daytime Supervisor for circulation activities and staff, including 2 FT Aides, 3 PT Aides, 5 Substitute Aides, and 16 PT Pages
3. Charges material out for patrons and processes their returns and reserves
4. Collects fines and bills; operates cash register and credit card equipment
5. Issues and updates library cards
6. Provides information to the public re: library policies and procedures
7. Works with patrons to resolve circulation issues
8. Acts as final ‘go to’ person for patron circulation issues
9. Sends “billed for replacement” letters to patrons of items returned damaged
10. Assigns and reviews work of subordinate staff
11. Settles issues with collection agency; releases patrons to collection agency
12. Creates and maintains weekly Circulation schedule for desk staff
13. Assists desk staff in finding time-off coverage; signs time-off forms
14. Checks and signs off on the PT Clerk and PT Aide time cards
15. Calls in Aides/Pages to cover shifts
16. Conducts weekly Circulation meetings
17. Attends quarterly MCLS Circulation Services Roundtable meetings
18. Other duties as assigned


Desired Skills
1. Ability to provide friendly customer service to patrons of all ages
2. Ability to retain poise and humor in a busy setting
3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of staff
4. Ability to work in a team environment
5. Attention to detail and accuracy
6. Accuracy in math
7. Familiarity with computers
8. Ability to bend to floor and reach overhead with books in hand for shelving
9. Ability to assist with lifting full book totes (60 lbs.) and push fully loaded book carts (75 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience working in public libraries
2. Familiarity with CARL circulation software
3. Scheduling flexibility
4. Previous supervisory experience

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalent diploma, plus EITHER:

A. One (1) year of paid full time or its part time/volunteer equivalent library clerical experience; OR,
B. Completion of two (2) years (60 semester credit hours) of college; OR,
C. Four (4) years of paid full time or its part time/volunteer equivalent general clerical experience; OR,
D. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

Hours
36 hours per week, including the Tuesday evening shift

Benefits
Prorated paid holiday, vacation, personal and sick leave; NYS Retirement; medical and dental plan; progressive, friendly library serving a diverse, well-educated community.

Instructions to Applicants
Submit a completed Brighton Memorial Library application, a brief letter of interest, a resume, and references (the names and phone numbers of three supervisors) via email or USPS (addresses above) to Deena Lipomi, Circulation Services Manager.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
The Library grants equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to an individual’s age, sex, color, religion, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or sexual orientation. The Library complies with all federal and state regulations dealing with employment practices.

* The term ‘provisional’ means that you will be required to take the next Civil Service examination for this title and place among the top three (3) on the examination list in order to be eligible for permanent appointment.