Bristol Director

The Bristol Library is currently accepting resumes for Library Manager.
Bristol is a small rural community in Ontario County, serving 2400
people. The library is open 28.5 hours, 6 days a week with an annual
circulation of 19,000. The collection of over 11,000 items is fully
automated and the library has 3 public access computers.

This position is for 26 hours a week consisting of day, evening and
weekend hours.

The Library Manager is responsible for carrying out library functions
and administrative tasks. This includes, among other duties, assisting
patrons, hiring and supervision of personnel, oversight of building
maintenance and repairs, planning and carrying out library programs,
ordering materials, providing reference services, library technology
management, grant writing, community relations, preparing budget for
board approval and delegating work responsibilities. The Library Manager
is also expected to attend continuing education workshops and
professional meetings.

Minimum qualification for the job is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
experience.

Library experience preferred.

Salary for this position will be determined on education and experience;
with a starting base of $11.00 per hour.

Please send a resume and references to: bristollibrarydirector@owwl.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

save the date!

Save the date........
This workshop is not the annual PLS workshop.
Information for the PLS workshop date will be coming out soon.

Third Annual Library Assistants' Day

November 3, 2009
9am - 3:30pm
Holiday Inn Carrier Circle, Syracuse, NY

We are delighted to announce the third annual
Library Assistants' Day in Syracuse, NY

Join your colleagues for a day of investigation, discussion and fun.
There will be ample time to connect with colleagues and peers over a variety of session topics.

• The preliminary schedule includes:
• Customer Service (FISH!)
• Microsoft Applications Update (demo only)
• Creating Library Displays and Exhibits
• Genealogy
• Gaming
• Social Networking
• Communicating Effectively
• Time Management

Lunch and refreshments are included in the registration fee.
Save the Date!
Registration information coming soon.

This workshop is sponsored by:
South Central Regional Library Council
Rochester Regional Library Council
CLRC
State University at New York - Upstate Medical University

Facebook and libraries

Ok so now that I have your attention.....
Do the words Facebook and libraries go together?
Of course they do!

Did you know that there are many library organizations on Facebook?
Some of which include -

• Phelps Community Memorial Library
• Newark Public Library
• Marion Public Library
• Library Journal
• ALA
• NYSLAA
• Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC)
• NYLA YSS
• NYLA SMART

Not only is Facebook at fun social website for individuals - it's also a place for different businesses and organizations to get their information out to others.

Take a few minutes and check out different library profiles on Facebook.