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Position - Houston, Texas



Houston Public Library
Librarian II, Children's Librarian
Blue Ridge Branch
PN# 77146

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides professional reference and readers' advisory services for
children, young adults and adults. Assists customers in the use of
indexes and other reference materials. Performs collection development.
Coordinates and performs outreach activities including visits to
schools, day care center and other community meetings. Plans and
implements library programs for children and young adults including
annual Summer Reading Programs. Participates in professional development
activities. Requires evening and weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday)
work.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be
able to use a computer to access/input information. Must be able to move
freely throughout the work environment. Position requires stooping,
bending, and lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program is
required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires one (1) year of professional library experience.

PREFERENCES
Customer/Public service experience preferred. Current computer skills
including Microsoft Windows and Office 97 (Word, Excel, Access).
Previous experience working with children and young adults desired.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification.  The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:

Salary Range - $34,840 - $41,912 Annually

OPENING DATE March 15, 2000

CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00
am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 611 Walker, Garden Level. First
preference will be given to those applications with a resume attached.
Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All
new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to
a physical examination and verification of information provided.

           OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume
to:
                Ralph A. Patterson
                Human Resources Manager
                Houston Public Library
                500 McKinney
                Houston, TX 77002
                ph. 713/247-3558
                fax 713/247-1266
                e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us

           Please reference PN# 77146 in your cover letter.
Houston Public Library
Librarian II, Children's Librarian
Blue Ridge Branch
PN# 77146

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides professional reference and readers' advisory services for children, young adults and adults. Assists customers in the use of indexes and other reference materials. Performs collection development. Coordinates and performs outreach activities including visits to schools, day care center and other community meetings. Plans and implements library programs for children and young adults including annual Summer Reading Programs. Participates in professional development activities. Requires evening and weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday) work.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able to use a computer to access/input information. Must be able to move freely throughout the work environment. Position requires stooping, bending, and lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires one (1) year of professional library experience.

PREFERENCES
Customer/Public service experience preferred. Current computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Office 97 (Word, Excel, Access). Previous experience working with children and young adults desired.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.  The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:

Salary Range - $34,840 - $41,912 Annually

OPENING DATE    March 15, 2000

CLOSING DATE    Open Until Filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications are accepted and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posted opening and closing dates shown, between 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 611 Walker, Garden Level. First preference will be given to those applications with a resume attached. Successful candidates will be notified of their application status. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

           OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to:
                Ralph A. Patterson
                Human Resources Manager
                Houston Public Library
                500 McKinney
                Houston, TX 77002
                ph. 713/247-3558
                fax 713/247-1266
                e-mail: rpatters@hpl.lib.tx.us

           Please reference PN# 77146 in your cover letter.