Follow Through: Smart Tactics for Job Seekers

On July 20th at 2 to 3 PM EDT LearningExpressLibrary's Job & Career Accelerator will hold a webinar on "Follow Through: Smart Tactics for Job Seekers" with career management expert, Lisa Chenofsky Singer. Ms. Singer has been featured on NPR Marketplace and NBC Nightly News, quoted in The Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, and more.  Successfully navigating the post interview follow-up process is often a gray area for many job seekers. Follow through tactics can often make or break the final hiring decision.

This webinar is valuable for anyone who is seeking a job or is helping job seekers.

The link to register for this webinar is: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/552358200

For West Virginia librarians needing continuing education credit, please contact Sharon White, sharon.k.white@wv.gov, 304-558-3978, ext. 2027.

Library Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are available in the state.  Please click on the link for more information regarding the position.

State Librarian of West Virginia

Library Director, South Charleston (WV) Public Library

Visiting Lecturer Assistant Librarian Position at Shepherd University

Shepherd University's Scarborough Library is seeking a visiting Lecturer Assistant Librarian.  For complete information click on Faculty/Administration Positions.

Librarian Job Opportunity in Charleston WV

Working title: Program and Planning Consultant. Responsible for identifying trends and needs in WV libraries through the collection and analysis of library data and, based on this analysis, for developing statewide programs that promote improvement in library services to better serve the people of West Virginia. Design, implement and monitor agency activities that annually collect, publish and analyze general, service, and financial data from West Virginia's academic, public and special libraries. Advise and train statewide library staff on data collection and reporting techniques. Complete and file statistical reports required of the Library Commission by state and federal agencies. Maintain current and historical agency statistics. Analyze statistical data collected for implications for library service needs in the state. Prepare customized funding needs in the state. Prepare customized IDE library community, and others. Plan and implement statistical reports requested by agency staff, the statewide library community, and others. Plan and implement programs that enhance all levels of staff development in the state's public libraries, assist libraries with strategic planning, and improve library services. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of data collection and analysis techniques as well as knowledge of the principles and methods of planning and implementing programs; ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies affecting program operations; ability to analyze regional, community and statewide needs to make recommendations for new or revised programs; ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists and to conduct a formal presentation. The minimum of two years professional experience should be in a large to medium public library or state library agency is recommended. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.


For more information or to appy, click here.

Job Posting: Director of Raleigh County Public Library

The Trustees of Raleigh County Public Library in Beckley, WV, are looking for an energetic, team oriented leader to fill the director’s position open soon due to retirement. Raleigh County has a well trained staff, dedicated funding and the organization is in good condition. The successful applicant will have a MLS from an accredited school and five years experience in progressively more responsible positions. Experience in managing branch and outreach operations desirable. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits package.


Full job description can be found at http://rcpl.lib.wv.us. Open until filled. Send resume and three professional references to: Board of Trustees, 221 North Kanawha St, Beckley WV 25801.

Job Posting: Director of Putnam County Library System

Job Title:  Director of Putnam County Library System

 

Duties: May include but are not limited to:

• Budgeting, Fundraising
• Supervising employees
• Building Maintenance
• Public Speaking

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited Institution with two- years of experience preferred

  

Benefits: Health Insurance and retirement plan available: Sick Leave & Vacation.

 

Current resume with references to be submitted by Friday, August 20, 2010, to:
Putnam County Library, 4219 St. Rt. 34, Hurricane, WV 25526
Attn: Jackie Chaney
 
Salary: Negotiable Starting date: November 1, 2010

 

It is the policy of the Putnam County Library to provide equal opportunity in employment to all qualified employees and applicants for employment.