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Part-Time Librarian, Jamaica Memorial Library, Jamaica VT

Posted March 26, 2014

LOCATION:

 

The Jamaica Memorial Library is located in the mountains of Windham County in southeastern Vermont. This rural public library serves the town of Jamaica, population of 1,000.  The JML is located in an old 2-room schoolhouse in the center of the village.

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires strong research skills and a working knowledge of basic public library concepts and resources.  Demonstrates a competency to follow oral and written instructions accurately and thoroughly, competency to operate a computer terminal, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.  Have strong planning and organization skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task. Be dependable and adaptable to work independently as well as in a team situation.  Have an interest in and enthusiasm for working with the public, tact, patience, maturity, friendliness.  A bachelor’s degree or coursework beyond high school is desirable.

DUTIES:

The librarian mostly works independently and reports to the Board of Trustees. The librarian interacts directly with the public while securing the collection. She/he conducts a weekly Book Hour for young children, and works on other youth programs including the Summer Reading Camp, held for one week in July.

  • Performs functions related to circulation control:  checkouts, check-ins, inquiries, renewals, data entry, assesses and collects fines
  • Answers references questions, telephone calls and emails
  • Registers borrowers and issues library cards
  • Processes deliveries – moving and unloading bins and checking-in items
  • Directs patrons to appropriate resources or collections
  • Processes InterLibrary Loan items
  • Shelves materials

SCHEDULE:  Tuesday 12-6pm, Thursday 9am-2pm, Saturday 10am-1pm.

SALARY:    $13.50 per hour (14 hours per week). The Librarian is paid one hour per month to attend the Board of Trustees Meeting.

APPLY TO:  Ms. Alice Abraham, Chair of the Search Committee

                        Jamaica Memorial Library, P.O. Box 266, Jamaica VT 05343

                        Or by email:  [email protected]

DEADLINE:  May 1, 2014.