Library Secretary position at St. Bonaventure

Library Secretary/Technical Assistant

St. Bonaventure University Library seeks to fill a full-time position involving standard secretarial duties, along with ability to work with or learn various computer-related applications.

Duties include general office work, assist with accounting and budget matters, help develop and maintain websites, assist with patron use of library computer equipment and programs, and offer general assistance to staff and patrons.

High school diploma and three years experience in an office environment required as well as proficiency with computer applications. Good communication skills and ability to work well with a wide range of people is essential.

Review of applications to start immediately with goal to fill as soon as possible after Feb. 1.

Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Paul J. Spaeth, Director of the Library, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778. Email submissions preferred (pspaeth@sbu.edu). EOE

Library Assistant position available in Pittsford

Harris Beach PLLC


Library Assistant
January 2010
Location: Pittsford, NY

Description:
The library assistant will support the firm's law library by maintaining the
physical library collection, supporting librarians, and interacting with
attorneys and staff to take quick reference requests. Performs other duties
as designated by the Manager of Library Technical Services and other library
staff. This position is part-time (25 hrs/week).

Responsibilities:
* Assumes primary responsibility for library maintenance including
processing and routing mail, subscriptions and publications
* Shelving books, weeding newspapers, maintaining library supplies
* Filling copy requests in compliance with copyright laws
* Requires travel to other firm offices to maintain library
collections
* Files looseleaf services, replaces pocket parts and ensures timely
updating of all publications in the library and attorney offices
* Assists with quick reference questions, case pulling projects, and
assembling research materials including the use of microfiche copier to
print documents
* Fills reference requests at local libraries as needed

Qualifications:
* Law or business library experience a plus
* Familiarity with library software applications preferred
* Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc)
* Strong organizational skills
* Shows initiative in assisting attorneys and staff
* Exercises judgment in referring complicated questions to librarians
* Ability to deal with fast paced environment and changing priorities
* Must possess good, courteous telephonic and in-person oral
communication skills
* Must have your own reliable transportation

Please submit cover letter and resume to resumes@harrisbeach.com

Harris Beach PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

New ALA Library Assistants Certification program

There is a new Library Assistants Certification program being offered by ALA.
check it out at:

http://www.ala-apa.org/lssc/about.html

Library journal - library of the year

Is your library the 2010 Library Journal library of the year?
Nominations are due April 2, 2010.
See guidelines at
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA606275.html

TODAY is the LAST DAY!

Today is the last day to nominate for the 2010 Library Journal Paraprofessional of the year!
Paraprofessional means - ANY library Assistant, Support Staff, Page, ect...
Check out the link below.



http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA606277.html

Suggestions needed

I'm currently working on the 2010 Fall Support Staff Workshop.
The workshop is scheduled to be held on October 22nd, 2010.

What types of workshops would you like to see presented?
Would you like outside speakers?
Would you like a 1/2 day or full day workshop?

Let me know what you think!
Email me at - hjensen@pls-net.org

Thanks!

Theft in Caledonia

On Sunday afternoon this past weekend, the Big Springs Museum in Caledonia (20 miles southwest of Rochester) was the victim of a theft which was discovered last night. The museum was robbed while staffed, of several military objects including a Civil War Era surgical Kit (Wade and Ford Set C 1861), a Nazi helmet, several WWII era medals, and two Hitler Youth knives. We are trying to locate photographs to share.

The perpetrator distracted our docent. The objects were in locked cases, and the locks were cut.

Please be on the alert for this type of event in your museum.

Thank you.

Jean Guthrie, Big Springs Museum