[Publib] Position opening - Bellingham, WA

[PKiesner at cob.org]

Head of Information and Reader Services, Bellingham Public Library,
Bellingham, Washington


DESCRIPTION:
Due to a recent retirement, the Bellingham Public Library, located in
beautiful Bellingham, Washington, is seeking an experienced librarian for
this leadership role. The Head of Information and Reader Services plans and
directs the development and implementation of information and reader
services, and is responsible for Collection Development. Responsibilities
include: directing the delivery of adult reference and information
services; readers’ advisory; making recommendations regarding budget,
policy, services and personnel matters; and, serving as a member of the
management team.

REQUIREMENTS:
- ALA accredited Masters Degree of Library or Information Science and
Washington State Certification as librarian (at time of hire).
- 3 years of progressively responsible professional library experience.
- 3 years of customer service experience.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- 2 years of experience in collection development and readers’ advisory.
- Public library experience preferred.

BENEFITS:
Bellingham Public Library offers excellent benefits, including medical,
dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus life
insurance and long-term disability insurance for employees and an employee
assistance program. Our benefits package includes 22 days of paid vacation
to start, 12 paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave. Employees
participate in the Washington State Retirement System. Additional benefit
programs include the option to participate in a flexible spending plan for
health care/dependent care, a retirement health savings plan, and deferred
compensation plans.



TO APPLY:
Obtain application materials, information about Bellingham Public Library,
and more from the employment page of the City of Bellingham’s website:
www.cob.org/cob/jobpost.nsf or call 360-676-6855, ext. 599.

Submit the following:
- A completed City of Bellingham application form
- Cover letter and resume
- Narrative description of your three or four major career accomplishments
and your role in achieving them. (Omission of this narrative, separate from
the resume and cover letter, will reduce the credit awarded for
experience.)

For earliest consideration, apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2006.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact:
Lorna Klemanski, Human Resources Analyst
360-676-6960
lklemanski at cob.org


Or:

Pamela Nyberg Kiesner, Director
Bellingham Public Library
210 Central Avenue
CS-9710
Bellingham, WA  98227-9710
Phone:  (360) 676-7794 x.221
Fax:  (360) 647-6371
http://www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org

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