Job Posting: Reference Librarian

One of our two reference librarians will be enjoying her last day of work tomorrow! She is looking forward to retirement, but we are sure going to miss her. She has forgotten more sources than we will ever have in our mental files, and remains calm and patient no matter what the request or obstacle. It will also seem strange to have a staff meeting in which we don't have to dodge her pen as she gestures! There are so many little things she has picked up responsibility for over the years, like cleaning the kitchen towels weekly, that we probably won't realize what half of them are until they suddenly aren't being done.

Somehow, though, we are going to have to find someone to fill her position (who may or may not get responsibility for the towels). Following is the official job posting. If you or anyone you know fits the qualifications and might be interested, you can contact our Personnel Department at 575-439-4399. This is a great place to live and, if we can say it without sounding too biased, a great staff to work with!




** CITY OF ALAMOGORDO JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT **


OPEN RECRUITMENT

Applications are now being accepted for an

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

Full-Time Regular Position

APPLICANTS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION AS ADVERTISED

AT TIME OF APPLICATION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in library science, plus at least one year of library reference

experience; or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in liberal arts, plus at least two years of

library reference experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training

which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Have MLS or Grade II

Library Certification or be able to obtain within 1st year of employment.

SPECIAL JOB

DIMENSIONS: Knowledge of: current developments in the library field; principles and practices of

professional library reference services, including use of traditional and computer

reference sources. Skill/Ability to: Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written

communication; draft and prepare documents for the media; operate standard office

equipment, including fax machine, copier, calculator, microfilm reader and computer

using standard word processing, spreadsheet, and library reference software, and

establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city

employees, other local libraries, community organizations, schools, vendors, and the

general public.

WORKING

CONDITIONS: Library/office environment. Requires standing, walking, stooping and lifting.

JOB SUMMARY: Assists library patrons in locating material and answering reference questions;

examines review sources and selects materials for purchase; maintains nonfiction,

reference, and periodicals collection.

SALARY/WAGE: Hourly rate: $14.4165

POSTING

PERIOD: Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 until filled

All interested applicants must apply at City Hall.

Located at 1376 E. Ninth Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310.

THE CITY OF ALAMOGORDO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER