Wednesday, October 27, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS SUSIE!

Congratulations to Susan Flick.
NYSLAA has just sent a message that Susie has achieved a Level IV in Public Service from the NYSLAA Certificate of Achievement program.
Susie works at the Geneva Public Library and has been actively working on her Certificate for over a year.

Susie will be honored with this award at the June 2011 NYSLAA conference being held at SUNY Geneseo!

Congratulations again Susie!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Lorette Wilmot Library - Nazareth College

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

The following position is open at the Lorette Wilmot Library & Media Center, Nazareth College of Rochester.

Interlibrary Loan & Serials Weekend Supervisor

Brief Job Description: Interlibrary Loan/Serials Weekend Supervisor is responsible for processing Interlibrary Loan requests; stack maintenance of serials collection, including assigning shelf-reading areas to student assistants; general office filing; and general maintenance of office copier and microform equipment. On weekends, this position is responsible for opening the ILL/Serials department; direct supervision of student assistants; and answering questions pertaining to interlibrary loan and serials. This position reports directly to the Director of ILL & Serials Services

Work Hours:

Sunday 9:30am-6pm;
4.5 hours on Friday or Monday (to be determined)
Saturday 8:30am-2:30pm


For further details on this position, and how to apply, please visit the link below:
http://jobs.naz.edu:80/postings/238

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Arnett Branch of RPL

There is a part-time Clerk Typist vacancy at the Arnett Branch of the Rochester Public Library. This position will assist the Librarian I assigned to the WOW bookmobile. Staff meeting the following qualifications are invited to apply:
1. Anyone who is currently a Part-Time Clerk Typist and would like a
transfer in grade; OR
2. Anyone possessing a High school diploma or GED.

DUTIES:

1. Register borrowers, issue library cards, charge/discharge materials;
Assist customers with financial transactions; operate cash register;
Provide directional assistance to customers, refer reference questions to
librarian, answer telephone when needed;
2. Process library materials;
3. Enter invoices into CARL Acquisitions module on the computer;

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to work independently;
2. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
3. Ability to perform accurate detailed work;
4. Ability to multi-task and work under pressure at a busy Circulation Desk;
5. Provide basic assistance to and troubleshoot problems for customers on
public computers;
6. Ability to formulate creative solutions to customer service problems;
7. Ability to deal with difficult customers;
8. Strong and enthusiastic commitment to delivering excellent customer
service;
9. Enthusiasm for working with the Branch team to develop a vibrant
community library presence in the 19th Ward neighborhood.

HOURS: 20 hours per week; ability to be flexible for scheduling.

RATE OF PAY: $13.06 - $14.90 per hour

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should respond in writing, by submitting a resume and application to Kathy Fischer, RPL Personnel Office by ThursdayOctober 14, 2010.

Lyons Public Library

Library Clerk – Part-Time - $7.25 an hour
Mondays – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1 Saturday a month – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Works the circulation desk, checking materials
In and out, help patrons place holds, locate
materials, answer basic reference questions,
make phone calls, help with simple computer questions.
May include other duties. Answers to the director.
1 Paid Holiday
4 paid personals days after 1 year
Retirement and Social Security included.
Minimun Requirements:
18 years old or older
High School or GED, Some college preferred
Good computer Skills, Friendly demeanor
Ability to learn quickly and take instruction.
Able to bend and reach overheard for library materials.

Library Page – Part-Time - $7.25 an hour
8-12 hours per week
Maintains the library collection by shelving books
and other materials, reading the shelves
and organizing materials into their proper sequence.
Helps patrons locate needed materials and refers
patrons to other staff members when needed.
Also responsible for cleaning and repairing
books, magazines, DVDs and audiobook cds.
May include other duties. Answers to the director.
1 Paid Holiday
4 paid personals days after 1 year
Retirement and Social Security included.
Minimum Requirements:
18 years old or older
High School or GED, Some college preferred
Good computer Skills, Friendly demeanor
Ability to learn quickly and take instruction.
Must be able to lift materials overhead and shelve
down to shelve materials for extended periods of time.
Able to lift up to 30 pounds and move heavy wheeled carts.

Please call the library at (315) 946-9262 for more information.
Job applications can be picked up at the library at 122 Broad St, Lyons.


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Sully Branch of RPL

There is a part-time Clerk Typist vacancy at the Sully Branch of the Rochester Public Library. Staff meeting the following qualifications are invited to apply:

1. Anyone who is currently a Part-Time Clerk Typist and would like a
transfer in grade; OR
2. Anyone that possesses a high school diploma or GED.

DUTIES:
1. Register borrowers and issue library cards;
2. Charge and dis-charge materials, assist patrons with title holds and claims returns;
3. Assist patrons with financial transactions, explain policies regarding overdue and lost materials;
4. Operate cash register accurately;
5. Answer telephone, receive and relay messages;
6. Check in new books, audiovisual materials, magazines and newspapers;
7. Prepare new materials for circulation and link them in the library database;
8. Sort and distribute mail;
9. Assist patrons with directional questions and title requests, refer reference questions to Librarian on duty;
10. Assist patrons with basic computer use;
11. Order library materials via electronic ordering system;

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
2. Ability to perform accurate, detailed work;
3. Interpersonal maturity and good judgment;
4. Good customer service skills and ability to remain poised in a busy setting;
5. Initiative, flexibility and good organizational skills;
6. Ability to multi-task;
7. Neat appearance;
8. Experience with Microsoft Office a plus:
9. Physical ability for the demands of the job, including but not limited to:
standing, kneeling, reaching and shared lifting of totes weighing up to 50 lbs.

HOURS: 20 hours per week; to include weekday evenings; Saturdays and Sundays (12 pm – 5 pm) in rotation; Flexibility a plus.

RATE OF PAY: $13.06 - $14.90 per hour

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should respond in writing, by submitting a resume and application to: Kathy Fischer – Library Personnel Office by: THURSDAYOCTOBER 14, 2010.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

National Gaming Day


ALA National Gaming Day is November 13, 2010:
ALA's National Gaming Day, first celebrated in 2008, focuses on the social and recreational side of gaming. Gaming at the library encourages patrons of all ages to interact with diverse peers, share their expertise and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. At the library, kids can socialize with their friends and play board and video games while surrounded by books, librarians and a real world of knowledge.

Brighton Memorial Library has openings

Brighton Memorial Library has an opening for a Part-Time (PT) Library Clerk on nights and weekends in Circulation Services. This is a supervisory position. Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2010.

Eligibility

The PT Library Clerk position is a non-competitive title. It requires a high school diploma or a GED.

Major Duties
1. Reports directly to the Circulation Services Manager
2. Serves as nights and weekends supervisor for circulation activities and staff
3. Charges material out for patrons and processes their returns and reserves
4. Collects fines and bills and operates cash register and credit card equipment
5. Issues and updates library cards
6. Reshelves library materials as needed
7. Works with patrons to resolve circulation issues
8. Contacts patrons about library fines
9. Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills
1. Ability to provide friendly customer service to patrons of all ages
2. Ability to retain poise and sense of 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

Hours
Average of 20 hours per week.

Must be available to work the following:
September 15 - June 15
Monday & Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 12:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

June 16 –September 14
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Salary Schedule
$13.34 - $17.35 in six steps based on performance and longevity.

Benefits
Prorated paid holiday, vacation, personal and sick leave; NYS Retirement (optional); FICA; 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 (address above) to Deena Lipomi, Circulation Services Manager.

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

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.

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.


Thursday, August 26, 2010

Responsible Digital Stewardship & Preservation

Rochester Regional Library Council Presents

Responsible Digital Stewardship & Preservation
With Danielle Mericle

Thursday, October 7, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $10 includes lunch
[Box lunches will be provided. Please let us know any dietary restrictions when you register by sending an email to rrlc@rrlc.org.]

RRLC Training Center
390 Packett’s LandingFairport, New York

A step-by-step approach to tackling digital preservation. We will begin with an overview of best practices for creating preservation-worthy digital content, as well as a review of available preservation solutions (including home-grown options and commercial products). Participants will then learn how to do an assessment of their own institutional organization and material, and determine a preservation strategy tailored to their needs. Lastly, we will review the PREMIS metadata model with an eye towards developing collection-level metadata.

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
• Understand the key requirements of scanning for preservation, including preferred file formats, resolution, and storage
• Identify important metadata components of a well-managed collection
• Assess your own institution with the goal of developing a preservation plan & policy
• Understand the basics of the PREMIS metadata model

Intended audience:
This course is intended for those interested in developing a more comprehensive preservation plan for their institution. Suitable to those new to the field as well as those with more experience managing and building digital collections.

Danielle Mericle is the Digitization Lab Coordinator for the Digital Consulting and Production Services Unit at Cornell University’s Olin Library. In addition to overseeing the creation of digital content for Olin Library, she serves as project manager for many of University’s grant projects. She has conducted numerous digitization workshops and presented papers at Digital Library Federation, ALA, and the National Archives of Peru. Danielle Mericle holds an MFA from Syracuse University.

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

RRLC Program Attendance Policy

The ability to attend workshops and training programs at little or no cost is one of the many benefits of RRLC membership. RRLC will accept registrations from non-members on a space-available basis. Non-members are asked to pay a modest fee. Payment may be made by check, purchase order or credit card and is due at the time of registration. It is now possible to use a credit card at RRLC's new online payment center. Please call the RRLC office for details (585) 223-7570.

Directions/registration information
Directions. Packett’s Landing is off Main Street (Rte. 250) in the village of Fairport, adjacent to the canal bridge on the southeast side, and across the street from the Fairport Public Library. RRLC is on the 3rd floor, Room 390.

Registration Policy. Registrations may be submitted online, or via mail, fax, phone, or email. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.
Registration. Selected registrants for this program will receive confirmation by email. Those without email will receive a phone call.

Registration. You can register online by going to our website, http://www.rrlc.org and clicking on “Register for Courses”. You may also email us at rrlc@rrlc.org or call 585.223.7570 and let us know you’d like to register.

Cancellations. If you register but find you are unable to attend, please call and cancel.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

YA Librarian in Pittsford needed

The Pittsford Community Library will be hiring a part-time young adult librarian. This position develops the collection of materials, plans and conducts programs for teens and serves the public on the reference desk.

Specific duties include:
1. Select and purchase young adult materials in all formats
2. Plan, promote and implement programs for teens
3. Provide reference service and reader’s advisory to teens and adults
4. Develop and implement a strategy for using social media
5. Work in partnership with local schools
6. Plan and produce displays and exhibits in the Teen Place
7. Assist with adult programs when needed

Desired qualifications include:
1. Ability to establish a rapport with teens and ‘tweens
2. Demonstrated interest in providing services to this age group
3. Ability to interact well with people of all ages
4. Forward thinking and innovative
5. Proficient in using laptops and projectors
6. Expertise using various social media

The work schedule is 20 hours a week including an evening and weekend rotations. Pay rate is $19.00 per hour. A NYS Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate is required.
Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and a resume to Marjorie Shelly, Library Director at mshelly@townofpittsford.org or 24 State Street, Pittsford, NY 14534 by September 8, 2010.

Clerk Typist - ER Public Library

EAST ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

CLERK-TYPIST

Job Summary

The East Rochester Public Library is seeking a part-time clerk-typist to be responsible for opening/closing the Library and Circulation Desk Duties. The position reports directly to the Library Manager.

Major Duties

  • Opening/Closing the Library: Includes processing materials from book drops, booting up library computers, confirming money count from previous day, printing out router information to pull books for library patrons, process delivery. Closing includes counting the cash drawer; checking restrooms and fire door, lock hallway doors, patron counter amount in log.
  • Circulation Desk: Check out materials for patrons. Answer phones, take messages and answer questions, renew items. Answer reference questions, locate items for patrons. Search for materials using CARL Solution. Place reserves on materials. Assist patrons with computers, copiers and printer. Call patrons with information regarding library materials or accounts. Issue new library cards/update records. Check returned items for condition/cleaning. Receive money for fines, book reservations, and book sale. Check out materials for patrons.

Qualifications

High School Diploma, Secondary Education or equivalent experience helpful.

Hours

12 Hours per week. Monday 1-5, Thursday 9-1, Friday 1-5
Rate of Compensation: $9.00 per hour

Instructions to Applicants

Fill out Application at the East Rochester Public Library, or send resume plus three references by September 10, 2010 to:

Meredith Fraser/Library Manager

East Rochester Public Library

111 West Elm St

East Rochester, NY 14445

Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday night & Pizza at RRLC - Ebook readers

Rochester Regional Library Council Presents

Monday Night @ the Council Pizza Series
E-book Readers: Exploration and Experiences
with Jennifer Little & Pat Maxwell

Monday, October 4, 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

Curious about the Kindle, KindleDX, or Nook? These eReaders will be on display for hands-on testing. The College at Brockport's Drake Library has been circulating Kindles since fall 2009. Circulation policy and user agreements will be available for review; Librarians Jennifer Little and Pat Maxwell will discuss their experience circulating the Kindles as well as the results of their Kindle user's survey.

Jennifer J. Little is a reference librarian and the coordinator of library instruction at the College of Brockport, where she has worked for five years. She held previous reference and instruction positions at the University of South Carolina Aiken and Taylor University (Indiana). Her research interests include effective library instruction methods and cognitive learning theories as they relate to the online environment. Although she spends most of her work days inside, she loves to be outside skiing or biking or hiking especially in her birthplace, the Adirondack Mountains.

Pat Maxwell (MLS, Southern Connecticut State University) is the Systems Librarian for the College at Brockport, primarily responsible for providing Aleph ILS services and support. She recently implemented the AquaBrowser Library catalog, assisted in the Brockport Big Read program, and is presently working on a relational database for the Brockport Writers Forum audio/video collection. Pat’s research interests include human-computer interaction, with a focus on e-textbooks.

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.
Rochester Regional Library Council

Monday, August 16, 2010

Monday night & Pizza at RRLC - High tech cheating

Rochester Regional Library Council Presents

Monday Night @ the Council Pizza Series
High Tech Cheating
with Linette Koren & Sue Mee

Monday, September 20, 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

Studies show cheating on homework assignments and on exams happens at an alarming rate. As high school and college students gain more tech skills, the ways in which they cheat evolve. Should students be allowed to drink a soda during an exam? Listen to an iPod? Have a cell phone with them? Students are using all these devices (and more) to cheat! Come to this workshop to learn what constitutes high tech cheating and see statistics on the extent of the problem. Take a tour of the paper mill, textbook solution, and test sharing web sites. See the videos, technologies, and actual devices that students use to cheat. Get tips on how to curb high tech cheating.

Linette Koren is the Librarian/Liaison for the Kate Gleason College of Engineering and Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT and also serves as the Graduate Services Coordinator. She has created and delivered workshops at RIT on Google, various social networking sites, and Cyber Shopping.

Susan Mee is the Librarian/Liaison for the College of Applied Science and Technology at RIT and also serves as the Library Coordinator for Distance and Online Learning programs. She has presented on integrating library resources into learning management systems, virtual delivery of library services, and Cyber Shopping.

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.
Rochester Regional Library Council

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Monday night & Pizza at RRLC

Rochester Regional Library Council Presents

Monday Night @ the Council Pizza Series
Pizza and Cataloging AV and Electronic Resources
with Melissa Frost

Monday, September 27, 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

Brush up on your AV and E-Resources cataloging. Topics covered will include how to catalog audiovisual materials, book and tape sets, e-books and internet websites. Shortcuts and copy cataloging will be discussed as well as any upcoming changes in MARC rules for cataloging digital media.


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.


Monday, August 9, 2010

Lavery Library at St. John Fisher College opening

Lavery Library at St. John Fisher College is seeking a full time Circulation Coordinator who will under the direction of the Access Services Librarian, supervise the circulation desk functions and library stack maintenance creating an atmosphere of excellent customer service.

Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2-3 years directly related experience desired

Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Hours vary during semester breaks.
May require some night and weekend work or consultation for emergency support or backup.

For more information and the online application see: http://jobs.sjfc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50982

Melissa Jadlos
Library Director

Library Assistant position at Webster Public Library

Webster Public Library - Library Assistant for Children’s Services

The Children’s Department is currently looking for a new part-time Library Assistant to help provide reference service, reader’s advisory, and other services in the Children’s Room as well as the main Reference Desk. This part-time position will report to the Children’s Librarian.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Hours: Hours per week: 16.5.
Regular hours:
Tuesday 5:00-9:00pm
Wednesday 1:00-9:00pm
Friday 1:00-6:00pm
*Plus weekend rotation and fill-in shifts.

Skills and Abilities:
1. Open, friendly, creative, and child-engaging personality
2. Knowledge of and love for children’s literature
3. Solid knowledge of child development
4. Comfortable working with and leading groups of children and adults
5. Ability to instruct patrons
6. Decision-making ability
7. Ability to learn computer software applications relevant to job duties
8. Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately both orally and in writing
9. Good judgment
10. Initiative, tact, and courtesy in dealing with the staff and public
11. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Major Duties:
  1. Provides reference and reader’s advisory services for children and families in the Children’s Room as well as the main Reference Desk.
  2. Assists the children’s librarians with special projects.
  3. Assists in advertising and merchandizing the collection and programs.
  4. Assists in the supervision of volunteers.
  5. Assists, plans, and conducts programs for children from birth – grade 5 independently and in conjunction with the rest of the Children’s Department staff as needed.
  6. Conducts outreach visits at community sites in Webster (ex: preschools, elementary schools, YMCA, etc…) as needed.
  7. Attends workshops and training sessions regarding the provision of library services.

Distinguishing Features of this Job Title: This is a paraprofessional position in which the incumbent works independently in assisting librarians in a variety of tasks. The librarians perform the more technical and administrative tasks of the department and may delegate the responsibility of overseeing an entire function to the Library Assistant. The employee interacts on a regular basis with other public libraries and agencies. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the librarians with latitude allowed for decision-making and independent action.

Starting Salary and Benefits:
The starting salary for Library Assistants is $15.56/hour. Vacation and sick leave on an accrual basis; 9 paid holidays per year; 2 floating holidays. Eligible for self-contributing programs for hospitalization and dental plans, deferred annuities, and long-term disability.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

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

Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a cover letter and resume to Adrienne Furness afurness@libraryweb.org by 6:00pm on Friday, August 20, 2010.

Webster Public Library
Webster Plaza
980 Ridge Road
Webster, NY14580
(585) 872-7075

Friday, July 23, 2010

Posted on behalf of Geneva Public Library

The Geneva Public Library has been awarded a New York State Education Department Public Computer Center grant of $244,517. The grant will fund a two-year program to improve and expand the computer resources the library makes available to the public and to provide computer-skills instruction to area residents. The program will create 3 jobs at the library for two years.


The library plans to add and replace computers, improve its public access services, develop video conferencing, enable its website to be read in Spanish translation as well as English, and provide computer classes for adults. Computer classes and the installation of new equipment are expected to begin this fall.


The jobs created by the grant include a full-time Library Assistant. The position will be responsible for helping to manage the program and provide direct service to the public. The application deadline for this position is July 31, 2010. A part-time Application Training Specialist will be responsible for computer-skills instruction. A part-time Senior Computer Service Assistant will be responsible for technical support of the library's computers. All positions are civil service and require applications to be sent to the Ontario County Human Resources in Canandaigua.


The library is one of 30 libraries in the state to receive a Public Computer Center grant. The grant is part of the New York State’s Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary project to help low-income, unemployed, underemployed, and other vulnerable populations in upstate New York. Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary will provide more than 860 computers in 30 libraries and five mobile training centers across 41 economically distressed upstate New York counties with populations totaling 6,655,824 (2008 census).


The Broadbandexpress@yourlibrary project is being funded by a $9.5 million matching grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration to expand computer access in public libraries across New York State. The funding is being provided through the Federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.


New York State Education Commissioner David Steiner said, "Libraries are vital to our communities and our economy. The increased broadband capacity, training and online resources funded through this grant will provide more New Yorkers with access to essential online information for work, healthcare, education, and citizenship as well as E-government resources."


"What librarians and libraries do everyday is vitally important work," said State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries Bernard Margolis. "Yet, even though New Yorkers turn to their public libraries more in difficult economic times, libraries themselves have suffered cuts and reductions to their valuable services. This grant will enable our libraries to continue to do critically important work and to expand the opportunities, education, and services that high speed Internet provides to the unserved and underserved in our communities."


Contact the library at 315-789-5303 for additional information.



--
Mike Nyerges
Director
Geneva Public Library
GENEVAPUBLICLIBRARY.NET
244 Main Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: 315-789-5303
Fax: 315-789-9835

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Biking the Underground Railroad

Khafre Abif, former Librarian and Executive Director of the Lansgton Hughes Library in Clinton, TN, will bike the Underground Railroad.
Starting June 27th, Khafre Abif will ride his bicycle 2,2028 from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada, using the routes of the Underground Railroad. He is doing this to help raise awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS has in black communities.
For more information on this former Librarian - check out:
www.cycleforfreedom.com

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Cuts and Layoffs

Each week I read the weekly newsletter from Library Journal and School Library Journal called, Hotline. The overall theme almost every week is - Library cuts!
Here are some headlines from Hotline.
  • Newark, NJ, 18% cut leads to closures, layoffs
  • PA support for libraries drops by another 8.4% (side note, this is an addition to the 27.9% cut they saw earlier in the year)
  • Troy Public Library , MI, set to close July 2011, if no millage.
  • Las Vegas/Clark County system cuts hours and staff.
  • Lexington Public Library, KY, cuts positions and materials.

These are just SOME of the many many many cuts and closures that I read about each and every week. I'm sharing this with you as a reminder - This is the time to be the best advocate you can for your own Public Library!

Stand strong and Support your Public Library in these very hard economic times.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Booktorrent!

Check this article out! It was posted by a Library Assistant in Phelps on Facebook. Thanks Deb!

http://www.theawl.com/2010/07/the-invention-of-the-bookmobile-rural-filesharing-networks

Libraries around the lake

Please join a collaboration of "libraries around the lake" -- Bristol, Gorham, Naples and Wood -- on Sunday, August 1st at 1:30 PM when we welcome award-winning fiction writer Ilie Ruby, discussing her debut novel, "The Language of Trees" in the Community Room at Wood Library. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Ruby is currently on a national book tour and will also be at Barnes and Noble in Rochester on July 31st. Ilie Ruby grew up in Rochester, NY and spent her childhood summers on Canandaigua Lake, the setting for "The Language of Trees". The book will be released on July 20 by Avon HarperCollins Publishers. It is available for pre-order as trade paperback, also as ebook in Kindle and ePub formats.

Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfq9Cc2Ph3g

For more information http://www.ilieruby.com/index.html

Save the date!

Save the Date!

RRLC is partnering with our colleagues in Syracuse, Buffalo, and Ithaca
and with Nylnik to bring you the 4th annual Library Assistants Day. Save
the date! It's Tuesday, November 9.

Monday, July 19, 2010

What are you doing September 11th, 2010???

What are you doing on September 11th?
Don't have any plans yet??
Here's a GREAT idea!

Why not walk or run at the 15th Annual Glen Iris 5k being held at the beautiful Letchworth State Park?

This is a fundraiser for the Cordelia A. Greene Library located in Castile, NY.It's not expensive to enter and you come home with better health, fun memories and a t-shirt!

http://www.castile.pls-net.org/5k.html

Monday, July 12, 2010

ALA in Washington, DC

The American Library Association Annual conference was held in Washington, DC the last week of June. 19,513 people attended this conference. There were 6,688 exhibitors as well. This was up from the attendance in Chicago the year prior. Numbers in Chicago were 22,762 attendees and 6,179 exhibitors. (Just a reminder - Library Assistants have a Round Table at ALA and are very active).
On the closing day of the conference, Library advocates gathered on Capitol Hill for the first ever National Library Advocacy Day! Over 1800 people attended this event! After the rally, attendees visited their local representatives.
What a GREAT attendance for this important advocacy event!

Friday, July 2, 2010

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July!

The Pioneer Library System will be closed on Monday, July 5th.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Girls Night the Musical (Discount tickets)

Girls Night the Musical

ONSTAGE AT GEVA THEATRE

JULY 6 – AUGUST 1

RRLC discount available July 6 – 11 only!


Share the fun & laughter at this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends - to whom we can all relate - go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke. You don't need an excuse for a good time...so grab your sisters, friends and co-workers to experience a night of pure fun. Girls Night will have you dancing in the aisles with hits like “Lady Marmalade,” “It's Raining Men,” “Man, I Feel Like a Woman,” “I Will Survive,” “We are Family” and many more!

Specially discounted tickets are just $43.00 for floor level seats or $38 for balcony. If you enjoyed Menopause the Musical then you’ll love Girls Night! These tickets are ONLY available for purchase Mon-Fri through Colleen Brown, and NOT through the Box Office. For more information or to order tickets contact Colleen Brown at 585-232-1366 ext. 3057 or e-mail to: cbrown@gevatheatre.org. Sorry discount not valid on prior purchases.

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Rochester Regional Library Council
390 Packett's Landing
Fairport, N.Y. 14450
(585)223-7570 - phone
(585)223-7712 - fax
rrlc@rrlc.org

Innovation through collaboration

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

NYC Library Card Act into Law

New York City recently signed into law the Library Card Act. This Act requires that the NYC Department of Education supply library card applications and information about how to obtain a library card to students entering kindergarten, sixth grade, ninth grade, or when transferring to a new school.
"Libraries are an integral part of our education system," says NYC Council member Jimmy Van Bramer, who introduced the act. "It's undeniable that children who read more and use their libraries do better academically. As an educational resource, it is important to use every opportunity to bring libraries and students together".

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Action needed

Three of NYLA’s 2010 Legislative Priorities have passed the Senate and all three bills could potentially save libraries and their taxpayers money, yet they remain bogged down in the Assembly Ways and Means or Rules Committees. The three bills are:

Cooperative Bidding for Public Libraries and Library Systems (Passed Senate 3/8 – In Assembly Rules Committee 6/8)

This legislation (S.3903 Oppenheimer/A.6154 Paulin) would add public libraries and library systems to list of public entities, like cities, towns, villages, BOCES, school districts, that are allowed to engage in cooperative bidding. Cooperative bidding allows libraries and library systems to go out to bid for services or products jointly instead of individually, thereby getting a better price and saving money.

Public Library Systems Eligible for Local Government Efficiency Grants (Passed Senate 6/3 – In Ways & Means 4/20)

The bill (S.6875A Oppenheimer/A.10412 Bing) would expand eligibility to apply for local government efficiency grants to include public library systems. Currently libraries are allowed to apply, but not library systems. By allowing library systems to apply for these grants, they can fund new or expand shared services or other cooperative initiatives that would save libraries money.

BOCES-Libraries Internet Partnerships (Passed Senate 3/15 – In Ways & Means 6/16)

This bill (S.4634 Oppenheimer/A.8673 Gunther) would authorize BOCES to contract with public libraries or library systems for internet services. BOCES would be able to add libraries and library systems to their bids for internet services, thereby lowering the price and obtaining higher speeds for internet service.

Another NYLA priority bill is also pending in the Senate and held in Assembly Ways and Means:

Public Library Construction Grants

This legislation (S.4248 Aubertine/A.6155 Paulin) (Reported to Ways and Means 6/3) would modify the public library construction grant program to enable grants to be used to purchase vacant land as well as lower local match to 25% of project costs for libraries in high need areas.

The Legislative Session is due to end either this week or next, so I urge you, your staff and trustees to contact your state Assemblymembers as soon as possible to get them to pass these cost saving measures for libraries.

Visit http://www.protectnylibraries.org/ and click on Vote Button to send letter to your legislators.

Michael J. Borges

Executive Director

New York Library Association

6021 State Farm Road

Guilderland, New York 12084

518-432-6952, ext. 101

518-427-1697 (fax)

director@nyla.org

Service Desk Manager/Student Trainer at SUNY Geneseo

Position Available: Service Desk Manager/Student Trainer at SUNY Geneseo

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Part-time (35 hours per week), 12-month, temporary position on a one year renewable contract. The Service Desk Manager provides leadership and coordination for Service Desk operations and is responsible for: supervising, training and scheduling student workers; providing circulation services including basic reference assistance for on-campus and remote users; developing and implementing circulation policies and procedures; and overseeing the scheduling and maintenance of library classrooms and research consultations. Milne library is in the process of merging our reference and circulation services into a single service point. This position will play a key role throughout this transition.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong interpersonal skills and outstanding customer services skills;

Ability to work in a team environment and independently;

Skills in the use of a variety of computer software used in the library;

Ability to deal with and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment;

Ability to work with students from a wide range of cultural and academic backgrounds;

Excellent written and oral communication skills;

Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory and/or management experience highly desirable

Experience delivering and/or developing training programs

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic and web-based reference resources;

Experience in circulation, course reserves, reference

SALARY RANGE: $11.00 - $13.00/hour with benefits. Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

HOURS: 9 am to 5 pm. Mon-Thurs, 9 am to 2 pm. Friday; occasional nights and weekends (flexibility for MLS students).

To Apply: Send cover letter that addresses stated qualifications; resume; and the names and contact information for three (3) current, work-related references to Michelle Costello, Milne Library, SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY 14454. Search will remain open until candidate is selected.

MLS/LIS students are encouraged to apply.

Institutional Information: SUNY Geneseo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Library: The mission of the Library is to connect the College community to information, ideas, and works of imagination. To support the College as a center of excellence in undergraduate education we provide instruction and expertise in the organization, evaluation, and use of information resources. We strive to create an intellectual environment that promotes the search for knowledge and a passion for lifelong learning. Exemplifying the modern library as a dynamic multipurpose learning environment, Milne Library is the hub of the college. Integrated within the Library are the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center, the Center for Academic Excellence, and the Satellite Writing Center. Milne has the largest number of public access computers on campus (over 300), and houses over 500,000 volumes and provides access to over 44,000 electronic journals. The Library staff of 34 people includes 17 professional librarians.

About SUNY Geneseo: The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Geneseo nationally recognized as a center of excellence in undergraduate education, is a public liberal arts college with selected professional and masters level programs. The campus is located in the historic village of Geneseo in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Western New York, conveniently located close to the city of Rochester. Enrollment on this residential campus averages approximately 5,400 undergraduates and 150 graduates.

For more information, please contact:

Michelle Costello

Circulation Management, Milne Library

SUNY Geneseo

1 College Circle

Geneseo, NY 14454

Email: costello@geneseo.edu Tel: 585-245-5788

Friday, June 25, 2010

Paraprofessional of the Year from Library Journal

The 2010 Paraprofessional of the year is Allison Sloan , Senior Library Associate, Reading Public Library, Massachusetts.
To read her article, check out the March 1, 2010 Library Journal.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Editorial: Not Yet Equal

This is a great article. The word Paraprofessional has been a term used for library support staff for many years. It's a term that can really upset Library Workers who feel that they are not a "para- professional" - They are just as much as professional as the MLS staff.
The 2010 Library Journal Paraprofessional of the year, Allison Sloan, made a case for using the term "Paralibrarian" to her colleagues.
I would love to know your thoughts after reading this article from Library Journal (on-line).

Editorial: Not Yet Equal

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

NYLA conference registration now open

The 2010 New York Library Association conference registration is now open.
This conference is being held in November in Saratoga Springs, NY
For more information -
Please check out www.nyla2010.org

Monday, June 21, 2010

Library Paraprofessional position available

Position Information

Job Title

Library Paraprofessional

Posting Number

2009000126

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Clarkson University invites applications for a part-time, library paraprofessional who will primarily serve as support working with circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, stacks management, and reference. We seek an innovative, friendly, and enthusiastic professional with excellent oral and written communication skills, effective time management skills, highly developed customer service skills, strong computer skills, and one who is able to collaborate as a member of a team. This position requires regular evenings and weekend hours during the academic year.


Click this quick link to find
more about this job:

https://clarkson.peopleadmin.com/postings/404


To view open positions, click “Career Opportunities” on the left navigation bar of the HR Web site at http://www.clarkson.edu/hr
.
For more information, please contact the Human Resources office at 315-268-6497.

Michelle L. Young, MLS
Director of Libraries, Associate Professor
Clarkson University

8 Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, New York 13699-5590

Office 315.268.4268 Blackberry 315.323.7910
Home
315.389.5817 Fax 315.268.7655

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