[Genealib] Librarian Opening at Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center

[Curt Witcher]

One of our colleagues here in the Genealogy Center has accepted a position in Wisconsin and will be leaving us in mid February.  I invite interested individuals to apply for this exciting position in a very active genealogy research department.  Share this position announcement with anyone you believe would be interested.

Curt
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January 26, 2009 
 
POSITION AVAILABLE 
 
Librarian II (full-time) 
Genealogy Center 
Allen County Public Library 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist department manager and other staff members with public service work, explaining research principles and procedures to patrons. Participate in collection development. Help in planning and implementing departmental programming, particularly educational outreach. 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited master of library science degree with knowledge of genealogical librarianship acquired through appropriate graduate or undergraduate course work in history, archives, and genealogy. One year's library experience. Good general reference and librarian skills. Strong commitment to responsive proactive library service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to conduct a wide range of classes, from individual tutorials and small group presentations to seminar and conference lectures. Ability to write frequent articles and collection descriptions for both instructional and public relations purposes. Familiarity with contemporary technology and its applications in the information, historical, and genealogical fields. Ability to work positively with a wide variety of staff members and the public. Cooperative spirit, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential. Ability and willingness to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend hours. 
 
PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES: Previous genealogical research experience strongly desired. Bilingual ability is desirable but not required. 
 
COMPENSATION: Salary range minimum is $35,547 and up, depending on experience. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans. Cumulative sick leave. Library-paid retirement fund. Personal business leave. Four weeks vacation. Deferred compensation plan (457). Federal credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Variety of voluntary insurance plans, including long term care. Flexible spending account. Free parking. Relocation allowance. 
 
APPLICATION: Please send in letter of interest and qualifications, resume, and the names of three professional references to Human Resources, PO Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN  46801-2270; e-mail to sspears at acpl.lib.in.us; fax to (260) 421-1389; apply in person at 900 Library Plaza on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am-5:00pm or on Wednesday from 9:00am-6:00pm; or apply in person at any branch location during their normal business hours. For further information see our home page at  http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/hr .  --- An Equal Opportunity Employer ---
 




Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF
Manager, Genealogy Center
NE Director, Indiana Genealogical Society
Allen County Public Library
P. O. Box 2270, 900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN  46801-2270
CWitcher at ACPL.Lib.in.us
260-421-1226
Fax: 260-421-1386
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