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801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, Virginia 23704-3822
Phone: (757) 393-8626
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Jobline: (757) 398-0682
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Title:
LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
Department:
LIBRARY
Location:
LIBRARY
Closing Date:
11/20/09
Original Advertised Date:
10/26/09
Job Description:
The City of Portsmouth is seeking a motivated, self-starter to perform para-professional work to assist in the planning, organizing, promoting and directing of various library services available at a branch library. The incumbent will provide reader’s advisory services; provide technical and reference assistance to library patrons and primarily assist in the coordination of services provided for children and young adults. Participates in planning and presentation of story-telling and other programs for children. Provides reference assistance for patrons in person, via telephone, facsimile and e-mail; suggests resources in other libraries; provides Reader's Advisory services to patrons concerning choice of books or materials. Reads journals and recommends books for acquisition; purges collection of outdated materials. Night and weekend work will be required.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, Education or a related field; 3 to 5 years experience working in a library setting including computer operations or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Req:
Salary:
$ 12.43/HR
Full Time / Part Time:
Part-Time
Job Code / Department #:
50082 / 65010
Apply At:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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