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Bettendorf Public Library – Youth Services Assistant

Seeking creative, enthusiastic individual to work in our Youth Services Department. Must like to work with children and adults in a busy library setting. Responsibilities include: children’s programming, readers’ assistance, selection of audio materials and other duties related to the daily operation of the department.

Requires a level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma program. Three to six months of library related work experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Training in Early Childhood Development desired.

Work hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30-9 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; alternate Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., some Sundays, 12:45-4 p.m. (Non-negotiable)

Starting Salary: $16.2279

Applications are available at all City buildings or on the web site www.bettendorf.org. Applicants must turn in letter of interest, resume and City application by Friday, September 21st, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. to Human Resources, City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa. The City of Bettendorf is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The City of Bettendorf complies with Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Drake Public Library - Director

Is seeking a full-time Director to manage the day to day operations of the library. This person is responsible to plan, organize, direct, administer, supervise and evaluate all activities of the library. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree, Master Degree preferred. Should hold the State Library of Iowa Public Certification or be willing to become certified in one year of hire. Must have a minimum of two years experience working in a library system and two years supervisory experience. Excellent written and oral communications skills are necessary, must be organized and have a strong interest in community relations. Fund raising and grant writing experience a plus. Must be computer literate. The library will be going though many exciting changes during this coming year and we are looking for a strong leader who is willing to help direct this process.

Interested candidates may submit resumes by September 14, 2007 to:

Drake Public Library
115 Drake Ave.
Centerville, Iowa 52544
Attention: Lottie Wilson

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The North Central Iowa Library Service Area seeks a consultant to provide continuing education and consulting for 83 public libraries in a 13-county area in north central Iowa.Coordinates continuing education; consults with librarians and trustees on-site and through e-mail, telephone, the web, and in person; trains in online searching, interlibrary loan, and e-rate; manages statewide programs for the Summer Library Program.The ability to work effectively with librarians in communities ranging in size from 165 to 35,000 is essential.MLS preferred; will consider candidates with a Bachelors Degree with expectation of acquiring an MLS. Experience as a professional and/or administrative-level librarian, library consultant, or library trainer preferred. Training and experience in library automation desired. Valid driver’s license required.Hiring range: $35,000-$40,000 DOQ; with benefits. Position open until filled; review of applications will begin September 10.Full job description available at: http://www.nclsa.lib.ia.us/consultant.htm.Send letter of application and resume to Barbara Shultz, Administrator, North Central Iowa Library Service Area, 22 N. Georgia, Suite 208, Mason City, IA 50401; bshultz@nclsa.lib.ia.us