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Children's Coord. Vacancy-Seattle
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (HR, Seattle Public Library)
Thu Jun 25 20:03:29 1998
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 14:00:40 -0500
From: "HR, Seattle Public Library" <persnel@spl.lib.wa.us>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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Dear Colleague:
The Seattle Public Library, one of the most dynamic public=20
libraries in the nation, is seeking top-notch candidates for several=20
key opening and we are asking for your assistance in spreading the word.
Attached is brief description of the Children=92s Services Coordinator =
position
we are currently recruiting for. We would appreciate your sharing the=20
job bulletin with anyone you believe might be qualified and interested=20
in applying for the position.=20
Thank you, in advance, for any assistance you are able to provide.=20
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Children's Services Coordinator
Pay Range: $53,265-$64,624 annually
The Children's Services Coordinator is a leadership position which=20
Coordinates the effective development of Library collections and=20
Services for children throughout Seattle's diverse community.=20
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Children's Services Coordinator reports to the Director,
Central Library Services. The Coordinator:
Supervises and participates in the services provided by=20
the staff of the Children's Services Department (5.7 FTE) located
in the downtown Central Library.
Plays a key role in coordinating children's collections and=20
services throughout the Library system, including coordinating
the training and development of, and provision of services by,
the Mobile Services Unit. These branch staff perform direct=20
service to children in varying degrees and report, on a day-to-day=20
basis, to an on-site supervisor.=20
Assumes a leadership role in communicating the Library's
vision for Children's Services in a way that enlists support and=20
commitment from Library staff and community resources to help=20
the children of Seattle embark and stay on a path to lifelong learning.
This key position requires exceptional diplomacy and the ability to=20
build and maintain effective, supportive partnerships with Central=20
Library, Mobile Services and branch staff, as well as the diverse=20
community the Seattle Public Library serves. This position will also
work in close partnership with the Library's Young Adult Services
Coordinator to ensure effective outreach and service to Seattle's youth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION:
Support intellectual freedom; assume responsibility for how the Library=20
is perceived by staff and the public; and provide leadership to the=20
Library through collaborative problem-solving.
Provide leadership to ensure effective and responsive development=20
of the Library's collections and services for children; contribute to=20
the quality of children's services by advocating for and facilitating=20
communication with other Library leadership staff regarding critical=20
Issues, problems or trends affecting children's services throughout the=20
Library.
Coach, develop and guide Children's Department staff toward the highest=20
standards of customer service; supervise, schedule and evaluate staff;=20
resolve operational and public relations or other problems arising in =
the=20
daily activities of the department; participate in staff selection;=20
provide leadership, assignments and opportunities for staff that will=20
inspire and encourage them to reach for excellence, and provide=20
recognition when they achieve it.
Assume a leadership role in provision of services to children=20
throughout the system; oversee the training and development of=20
Central Library and neighborhood branch Children's Librarians;=20
establish and maintain effective and supportive relationships=20
with all related staff and supervisors; and advocate for=20
and coordinate children's collections recommendations=20
between the branches and appropriate Central Library administrative=20
staff.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CHILDREN'S=20
SERVICES COORDINATOR=20
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (continued):
Ensure the effective use of program resources by planning,=20
organizing, monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact against=20
service objectives; prepare and monitor department budget.=20
Contribute to effective and responsive children's services by=20
establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with the schools=20
and the many special interest groups in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will be innovative; flexible; responsive;=20
collaborative; self-directed; committed to intellectual freedom; an=20
honest, open communicator who inspires trust; and one who seeks=20
and sparks creative contributions from others.=20
Additionally, qualified candidates will possess:
An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, or Washington=20
State certification as a librarian, and directly related in-depth=20
experience working with children in a library setting.
Working knowledge of trends and issues related to library=20
services, programming and collections for children.=20
Knowledge of supervisory/management practices
and principles in a public library setting, and experience=20
supervising or providing lead supervision to staff, including=20
the ability to train and inspire professional and support staff, and
promote enthusiastic teamwork.=20
Working knowledge of and ability to use relevant informational
resources, including recent technological innovations and library=20
applications.
Excellent interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including=20
experience in public speaking.
A sense of humor, and a positive and enthusiastic approach to=20
public service.
HOW TO APPLY:
This posting opens June 8, 1998 and will remain open until=20
sufficient applications have been received or until close of business=20
on July 31, 1998, whichever comes first.=20
Those interested in this position should submit a current resume and a=20
cover letter as soon as possible. In your application materials, please=20
communicate clearly:
in what way your background and skills qualify you for=20
this position and
why you would be an effective leader through a time=20
of growth and change.
Email inquiries to human.resources@spl.org or call (206) 386-4121.=20
Written responses should be sent to:=20
Human Resources Department
Seattle Public Library
1000 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104.=20
Responses may also be emailed (address above) or faxed to=20
(206) 386-4108, so long as a hard copy is immediately mailed to the=20
above address.=20
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ---PLEASE READ:=20
Applicants who want verification that their application materials=20
have been received by the Human Resources Department should=20
include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their materials;=20
we will send notification by return mail. Mail, email and telephone=20
requests for information will be responded to promptly. All applicants=20
will receive either written or verbal notification of their standing=20
in this recruitment process as soon as it is known.
THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PROUDLY PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT.
If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us =
know.=20
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<P align=3Djustify>Dear Colleague:</P>
<P align=3Djustify>The Seattle Public Library, one of the most dynamic =
public </P>
<P align=3Djustify>libraries in the nation, is seeking top-notch =
candidates for=20
several </P>
<P align=3Djustify>key opening and we are asking for your assistance in =
spreading=20
the word.</P>
<P>Attached is brief description of the Children’s Services =
Coordinator=20
position</P>
<P>we are currently recruiting for. We would appreciate your sharing the =
</P>
<P>job bulletin with anyone you believe might be qualified and =
interested </P>
<P>in applying for the position. </P>
<P align=3Djustify>Thank you, in advance, for any assistance you are =
able to=20
provide. </P>
<P align=3Djustify>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * =
* * * *=20
*</P><B>
<P>Children's Services Coordinator</P>
<P>Pay Range: $53,265-$64,624 annually</P></B>
<P>The Children's Services Coordinator is a leadership position which =
</P>
<P>Coordinates the effective development of Library collections and </P>
<P>Services for children throughout Seattle's diverse community. </P><B>
<P>JOB OVERVIEW:</P></B>
<P align=3Djustify>The Children's Services Coordinator reports to the=20
Director,</P>
<P align=3Djustify>Central Library Services. The Coordinator:</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Supervises and participates in the services provided =
by=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>the staff of the Children's Services Department (5.7 =
FTE)=20
located</P>
<P align=3Djustify>in the downtown Central Library.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Plays a key role in coordinating children's =
collections and=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>services throughout the Library system, including=20
coordinating</P>
<P align=3Djustify>the training and development of, and provision of =
services=20
by,</P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>the Mobile Services Unit. These branch staff perform =
direct=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>service to children in varying degrees and report, on =
a=20
day-to-day </P>
<P align=3Djustify>basis, to an on-site supervisor. </P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P>Assumes a leadership role in communicating the Library's</P></DIR>
<P>vision for Children's Services in a way that enlists support and =
</P></DIR>
<P>commitment from Library staff and community resources to help </P>
<P>the children of Seattle embark and stay on a path to lifelong =
learning.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P>This key position requires exceptional diplomacy and the ability to =
</P>
<P>build and maintain effective, supportive partnerships with Central =
</P>
<P>Library, Mobile Services and branch staff, as well as the diverse =
</P>
<P>community the Seattle Public Library serves. This position will =
also</P>
<P>work in close partnership with the Library's Young Adult Services</P>
<P>Coordinator to ensure effective outreach and service to Seattle's=20
youth.</P><B>
<P align=3Djustify>ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THIS POSITION:</P></B>
<P align=3Djustify>Support intellectual freedom; assume responsibility =
for how the=20
Library </P>
<P align=3Djustify>is perceived by staff and the public; and provide =
leadership to=20
the </P>
<P align=3Djustify>Library through collaborative problem-solving.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Provide leadership to ensure effective and responsive =
development </P>
<P align=3Djustify>of the Library's collections and services for =
children;=20
contribute to </P>
<P align=3Djustify>the quality of children's services by advocating for =
and=20
facilitating </P>
<P align=3Djustify>communication with other Library leadership staff =
regarding=20
critical </P>
<P align=3Djustify>Issues, problems or trends affecting children's =
services=20
throughout the </P>
<P align=3Djustify>Library.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Coach, develop and guide Children's Department staff =
toward the=20
highest </P>
<P align=3Djustify>standards of customer service; supervise, schedule =
and evaluate=20
staff; </P>
<P align=3Djustify>resolve operational and public relations or other =
problems=20
arising in the </P>
<P align=3Djustify>daily activities of the department; participate in =
staff=20
selection; </P>
<P align=3Djustify>provide leadership, assignments and opportunities for =
staff=20
that will </P>
<P align=3Djustify>inspire and encourage them to reach for excellence, =
and provide=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>recognition when they achieve it.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Assume a leadership role in provision of services to =
children=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>throughout the system; oversee the training and =
development of=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>Central Library and neighborhood branch Children's =
Librarians;=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>establish and maintain effective and supportive =
relationships=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>with all related staff and supervisors; and advocate =
for </P>
<P align=3Djustify>and coordinate children's collections recommendations =
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>between the branches and appropriate Central Library=20
administrative </P>
<P align=3Djustify>staff.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P><B>
<P>CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CHILDREN'S </P>
<P>SERVICES COORDINATOR </P></B>
<P align=3Dcenter></P>
<P align=3Djustify> </P><B>
<P align=3Djustify>ESSENTIAL DUTIES</B> (continued)<B>:</P></B>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Ensure the effective use of program resources by =
planning, </P>
<P align=3Djustify>organizing, monitoring, evaluating and measuring =
impact against=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>service objectives; prepare and monitor department =
budget. </P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Contribute to effective and responsive children's =
services by=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>establishing and maintaining effective partnerships =
with the=20
schools </P>
<P align=3Djustify>and the many special interest groups in the =
community.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P><B>
<P align=3Djustify>QUALIFICATIONS:</P></B>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>The IDEAL CANDIDATE will be innovative; flexible; =
responsive;=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>collaborative; self-directed; committed to =
intellectual=20
freedom; an </P>
<P align=3Djustify>honest, open communicator who inspires trust; and one =
who seeks=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>and sparks creative contributions from others. </P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Additionally, qualified candidates will possess:</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, or =
Washington=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>State certification as a librarian, and directly =
related=20
in-depth </P>
<P align=3Djustify>experience working with children in a library =
setting.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Working knowledge of trends and issues related to =
library=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>services, programming and collections for children. =
</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Knowledge of supervisory/management =
practices</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>and principles in a public library setting, and =
experience </P>
<P align=3Djustify>supervising or providing lead supervision to staff, =
including=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>the ability to train and inspire professional and =
support=20
staff, and</P>
<P align=3Djustify>promote enthusiastic teamwork. </P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Working knowledge of and ability to use relevant=20
informational</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>resources, including recent technological innovations =
and=20
library </P>
<P align=3Djustify>applications.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Excellent interpersonal and creative problem-solving=20
skills.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Exceptional written and oral communication skills, =
including=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>experience in public speaking.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>A sense of humor, and a positive and enthusiastic =
approach to=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>public service.</P>
<P align=3Djustify></P></DIR><B>
<P align=3Djustify>HOW TO APPLY:</P></B>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>This posting opens June 8, 1998 and will remain open =
until </P>
<P align=3Djustify>sufficient applications have been received or until =
close of=20
business </P>
<P align=3Djustify>on July 31, 1998, whichever comes first. </P>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<P align=3Djustify>Those interested in this position should submit a =
current=20
resume and a </P>
<P align=3Djustify>cover letter as soon as possible. <I>In your =
application=20
materials, please </P>
<P align=3Djustify>communicate clearly:</P></I>
<P align=3Djustify></P>
<DIR>
<DIR>
<DIR><I>
<P align=3Djustify>in what way your background and skills qualify you =
for=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>this position and</P>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>why you would be an effective leader through a time =
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>of growth and change.</P></I>
<P align=3Djustify></P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Email inquiries to human.resources@spl.org or call =
(206)=20
386-4121. </P>
<P align=3Djustify>Written responses should be sent to: </P>
<DIR>
<DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Human Resources Department</P>
<P align=3Djustify>Seattle Public Library</P>
<P align=3Djustify>1000 4<SUP>th</SUP> Avenue</P>
<P align=3Djustify>Seattle, WA 98104. </P></DIR></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>Responses may also be emailed (address above) or =
faxed to=20
</P></DIR>
<P align=3Djustify>(206) 386-4108, so long as a hard copy is immediately =
mailed to=20
the </P>
<P align=3Djustify>above address. </P>
<P align=3Djustify></P><B>
<P align=3Djustify>IMPORTANT INFORMATION ---PLEASE READ:</B> </P>
<P align=3Djustify>Applicants who want verification that their =
application=20
materials </P>
<P align=3Djustify>have been received by the Human Resources Department =
should=20
</P>
<P align=3Djustify>include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their =
materials; </P>
<P align=3Djustify>we will send notification by return mail. Mail, email =
and=20
telephone </P>
<P align=3Djustify>requests for information will be responded to =
promptly. All=20
applicants </P>
<P align=3Djustify>will receive either written or verbal notification of =
their=20
standing </P>
<P align=3Djustify>in this recruitment process as soon as it is =
known.</P><B>
<P>THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY</P>
<P>PROUDLY PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT.</P></B>
<P align=3Dcenter></P>
<P>If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let =
us=20
know. </P>
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