Professional Librarian-Youth Services

Flathead County Library System

Kalispell, MT

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 25th, 2010

Wages

$38,915.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Kalispell, MT

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The Flathead County Library System in beautiful northwest Montana seeks an enthusiastic and creative professional with leadership experience for the full-time position of Youth Services Librarian. Reporting to the Library Director, this position requires a dynamic, customer-focused librarian to provide services to the youth of Flathead County. These services include, but are not limited to: planning and implementing system-wide programming for toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children; providing instruction in the use of the library catalog, online databases, and the Internet; serving as a liaison to schools, neighborhood groups, care providers, and other area organizations that serve youth; collection development and management; reference and reader’s advisory services; compilation of annotated book lists and bibliographies; and community outreach. This is a managerial position with supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Info & Requirements

ALA/MLS required, with coursework in children’s literature, or a combination of education and experience. Recent MLS graduates are encouraged to apply. A strong commitment to public service and to children is essential. Successful candidate must have valid driver’s license and the means to travel to branches.

The Community

Bordering Glacier National Park, Flathead County has 82,000 residents and offers tremendous recreational opportunities. The Flathead County Library has a main library in Kalispell and branches in Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Whitefish and Marion.

HR Info

If you have questions about this opening, please call 406-758-5821. An application form and full job description can be obtained on Flathead County’s web site: Or from: Flathead Job Service Workforce Center 427 1st Avenue E., Kalispell, Montana 59901 406-758-6200 https://jobs.mt.gov/jobs/login.seek Send COVER LETTER, RESUME, LIST OF THREE REFERENCES, and Flathead County APPLICATION to the Flathead Job Service Workforce Center by 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 25th, 2010.

Posted Oct 4, 2010