
Miscellany
Volume 21, Number 16
February 19, 1999
DuPage Library System
Post Office Box 268
Geneva, Illinois 60134
Phone: 630/232-8457
Fax: 630/232-0699
Home Page: http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/
Miscellany is published twice monthly
by DuPage Library System to allow participating libraries to distribute
and receive library-related announcements. Any mention of products and/or
services is for information only, and does not constitute endorsement.
Items
for Miscellany should be submitted
to Alice McKinnis at DLS; deadlines for submission are the Tuesdays
preceding the first and third Fridays of each month.
Table of Contents:
Check-In Checklist
Positions Available
Workshops, Seminars,
Meetings, etc.
Announcements,
Wanted, For Sale, etc.
Giveaways
Request for Items
Check-In Checklist
The following items have been sent to DLS
libraries on the dates shown. If you need an item but can't find it in
your library, please request another copy from the DLS staff member whose
name is listed. Committee meeting announcements and other messages sent
to selected audiences are not included in this checklist. |
| Item |
Date Sent |
DLS Staff Member |
| Agenda: DLS Board
Meeting (February 18) |
Feb. 12 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C. E. #2034:
Spring 1999 Illinois State Genealogical Society Conference (April 24) |
Feb. 2 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2035: 1999
Rural Library Conference (April 28-30) |
Feb. 4 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2037: DRRT
Celebration (March 16) |
Feb. 9 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2038: Virtual
Collection Development at CLS (May 10) |
Feb. 9 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2039: Dominican
University Lecture Series |
Feb. 4 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2040: Science
Fiction Readers' Advisory for Science Fiction Lovers (March 23) |
Feb. 10 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2041: Adult
Reading Round Table (ARRT) |
Feb. 11 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2043: METS
"Telling the Youth Services Story at SLS" (March 18) |
Feb. 12 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2044: SLS
"A Library Plan for Y2K" (March 6 & 15) |
Feb. 12 |
Pamela
Feather |
| C.E. #2045: Exploring
the Web with Internet Explorer (March 11) |
Feb. 16 |
Don
Nims |
| C.E. #2046: Navigating
the Web with Netscape Navigator (April 8) |
Feb. 16 |
Don
Nims |
| C.E. #2047: Attention
Internet Habitues! (March 16) |
Feb. 16 |
Don
Nims |
| C.E. #2048: Attention
Technology Managers! (April 20) |
Feb. 16 |
Don
Nims |
| Info. Request
#2466: PLAN Meeting (March 3) |
Feb. 3 |
Pamela
Feather |
| Info. Request
#2469: Solicitation for Volunteers to Serve on the DLS YS Advisory Board |
Feb. 9 |
Lynn
Elam |
| Info. Request
#2470: Public Internet & Electronic Resource Access |
Feb. 12 |
Lynn
Elam |
| Memo #7073: Grants for ALA Legislation
Day in Washington, D.C. (May 3 & 4) |
Feb. 10 |
Pamela
Feather |
| Memo #7075: Delivery of ILA IREAD Materials |
Feb. 4 |
Lynn
Elam |
| Memo #7076: Extension of E-Rate Application
Window |
Feb. 4 |
Alan
Barney |
| Memo #7077: Y2K |
Feb. 3 |
Alan
Barney |
| Memo #7079: ILA Update #4 |
Feb. 5 |
Pamela
Feather |
| Memo #7082: ILA Update #5 |
Feb. 15 |
Pamela
Feather |
| Memo #7083: ILA Update #6 |
Feb. 16 |
Pamela
Feather |
| Memo #7084: ILA Update #7 |
Feb. 16 |
Pamela
Feather |
| Memo #7085: ILA Update #8 |
Feb. 16 |
Pamela
Feather |
| Memo #7086: ILA Update #9 |
Feb. 17 |
Pamela
Feather |
Positions Available:
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468. Youth Services Consultant (Part-time:
26 hours per week). DuPage Library System. The Youth Services Consultant
works with member libraries' staff. Responsible for library services to
youth, both in public and school libraries. The successful candidate will
be under contract with DuPage Library System.
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Education/Experience Requirements:
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Master's Degree in Library Science from an
ALA-accredited institution; minimum of five years youth services experience
in a public library, school library experience also desired; and three
years supervisory experience.
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Salary: $22/hour. Send resume and three references
to: Pamela Feather, Executive Director, DuPage Library System, 127 S. First
Street, P.O. Box 268, Geneva, IL 60134. EOE
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469. Interlibrary Loan/Periodicals Management
Assistant. Waubonsee Community College. Any person who would like to
be considered for this position should contact the Office of Human Resources
at (630/466-7900, Ext. 2214), Building A, Room 104 for an application form.
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Position Summary:
Status: Support Staff Range 1 Office Staff
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Working Days: Monday through Friday
Salary: $22,000 to $25,000
Fringe benefits: College pays 100% for employee
plus dependents
Deadline date: February 26, 1999
Qualifications:
Library Technical Assistant (LTA) certification
or equivalent library experience required.
Experience with automated systems for interlibrary
loan (OCLC) and periodicals management required.
Experience with Internet applications as they
relate to interlibrary loan and periodicals control desirable.
Excellent computer, communication and interpersonal
skills.
Ability to work independently, attend to detail
and ensure accuracy.
Please call our office or Laura Michalek at
extension 2405 if you have questions or require additional information.
EOE.
470. Reference Librarian (Part-time).
Glenside Public Library District seeks an enthusiastic individual to work
in our busy Adult Reference Department approximately 12.12 hours per week.
This will include Monday night, Wednesday day, one Saturday per month,
and one Sunday afternoon every five weeks. ALA/MLS required for this position.
Salary range is $11.67-$17.51 per hour, depending on qualifications. Library
experience required.
Send resume to:
Michael Moulds, Adult Services Manager
Glenside Public Library District
25 E. Fullerton
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
471. Adult Services Department Head/Administrative
Assistant. Messenger Public Library of North Aurora; minimum starting
wage: $9.50 per hour. Requires high school diploma and customer service,
supervisory and office experience. Library experience required; some college
preferred. Knowledge of and comfort with automated systems preferred. Contact
Paul Murphy, Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, 14 E. State Street,
North Aurora, IL 60542 (630/896-0260).
472. Cataloging Librarian. St. Charles
Public Library. To catalog new materials. Full-time: 38 hours per week;
includes benefits. MLS or near completion of MLS required. Prefer experience
with OCLC and DRA. Familiarity with Dewey, AACR2, LC Rule Interpretations,
and LCSH required. Applications available at St. Charles Public Library,
1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. You may contact Marilyn L. Stewart,
Assistant Director (630/584-0076, ext. 227), for information regarding
salary range.
473. Adult Services Reference Assistant
(Part-time). West Chicago Public Library is seeking a service-oriented
part-time Adult Services Reference Assistant. This position's major responsibility
will be providing reference assistance at a busy medium-sized library on
Sundays and two evenings per week, totaling 19 hours. An LTA certificate
or equivalent experience in a public library is required. Internet skills
and/or Spanish language skills are preferred. Minimum salary is $7.60/hour,
DOQ. Send cover letter and resume with names of three references to Lisa
Pappas, Manager of Adult Services WCPLD, 118 W. Washington Street, West
Chicago, IL 60185. Applications accepted until position is filled.
474. Library Media Specialist. Indian
Prairie School District #204 has at least three elementary (K-5) Library
Media Specialist positions available for the 1999-2000 school year and
one half-time middle school position available January 4, 1999. Also, there
is an additional opening for a full-time high school Library Media Specialist.
Located in the western suburbs of Aurora
and Naperville, District #204 is a dynamic school district that values
its media centers and staff. The Library Media Center facilities in District
#204 are fully automated with circulation and catalog programs as well
as a variety of databases and productivity software programs.
The successful candidates must be energetic,
demonstrate leadership skills, have excellent written and verbal communication
skills, and be committed to resource-based instruction. The successful
candidates must be comfortable with technology and be ready to serve as
technology advocates and facilitators within the building.
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Minimum qualifications include 18 semester
hours in library science/media and a valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate,
although the preferred candidate will have a Masters Degree in Library
Science and/or a type 10 Certification in Instructional Media. Qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications are
available from:
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Personnel Office
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Dr. Joseph Chiusolo, Assistant Superintendent
for Personnel
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Indian Prairie School District #204
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Board of Education Office
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P.O. Box 3990
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Naperville, IL 60567
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630/375-3000
Questions about the positions may be directed
to Karen Hutt, District Library Media Coordinator (630/428-6415; e-mail:
Karen_Hutt@ipsd.org).
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475. Librarian/Media Specialist. Leyden
High Schools District 212. East Leyden High School and West Leyden High
School, both recognized by the U.S. Office of Education for excellence
in education, are comprehensive high schools located in northwest suburban
Chicago. Our 3,150 culturally diverse students are served by 211 teachers,
73% of whom have master's degrees or beyond.
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Our media departments are the core of our
schools and feature five professional librarians and nine support staff
members, a book collection of over 60,000 titles, extensive collections
of microform, art prints, periodicals, and reference materials, and a central
audio-visual department with a well-qualified director and an extensive
film library and equipment inventory. Each media center has 40+ networked
computer workstations with full T1 Internet access. Extensive online and
CD-ROM databases are available.
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Qualifications:
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MLS from an accredited program with prior
classroom or educational experience and knowledge of electronic information
sources. Duties will include reference work, cataloging, collection development,
technology management, reading advisory, and some audio-visual responsibilities.
We are seeking an individual who is energetic, knowledgeable, current,
and creative.
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Effective Date:
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August 30, 1999
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Compensation:
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We offer an excellent salary and fringe benefit
package, including fully paid family medical and dental insurance. Starting
salary for an individual with a master's degree and five years experience
is $47,280.
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Application Deadline:
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March 26, 1999
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Send application (available from the District
office), a letter stating personal qualifications, experience, and reasons
for interest in the position, current resume, and college or university
placement credentials or letters of reference to:
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Dr. Kathryn Robbins, Assistant Superintendent
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Leyden High Schools District 212
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3400 Rose Street
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Franklin Park, IL 60131
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Phone: 847/451-3021
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District 212 is an equal opportunity employer.
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476. Library Clerk. Community High
School District 94, West Chicago
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Position: Library Clerk
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Salary: $8.65 per hour with full benefits
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Availability: Immediate vacancy
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Job Responsibilities:
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Circulation, supervising students, and library
bookkeeping
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Qualifications:
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Previous experience working in a library preferred.
Library Technical Assistant Certification preferred.
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Send or Fax Cover Letter and Resume to:
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Ms. Linda Kime, Assistant Superintendent -
Personnel
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Community High School District #94
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326 Joliet St.
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West Chicago, IL 60185
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Fax: 630/293-8190
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It is the policy and practice of District
94 to decide all matters of employment solely on the basis of the applicant's
ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 94
ensures equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, creed,
national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap unrelated
to the ability of an individual, or unfavorable discharge from the military.
477. Reference Librarian . Algonquin
Area Public Library. Growing library (new building in '00) needs an enthusiastic,
customer service-oriented librarian with excellent communication, computer
and reference skills. Duties include reference, collection development,
and bibliographic and computer instruction. Requires ALA/MLS; public library
experience preferred. 37.5 hours per week including at least one evening
and rotating weekend schedule. Minimum salary: $28,500. Send resume to
Vicky Tobias, Head of Adult Services, Algonquin Area Public Library, 115
Eastgate Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 by March 12, 1999.
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478. Library Director/City Librarian.
Freeport Public Library, located in Stephenson County in northwest Illinois,
seeks a new Library Director/City Librarian. Population: 26,000, volumes:
117,000, circulation: 310,000, operating budget: $959,750.
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Duties include planning and ultimate responsibility
for all phases of library operation. Ability to implement building program
currently in its initial stages. Must demonstrate increasing responsibility
in administration in a public library setting. Ability to assume a leadership
role in the community.
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Requirements:
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MLS, strong leadership, administrative and
public service skills.
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Salary and benefits:
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$39,000-$55,000 DOQ. Insurance, medical, life,
IMRF retirement.
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Applications accepted until position is filled.
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Apply to:
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Arnetta McGee, President - Board of Trustees
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314 West Stephenson Street
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Freeport, IL 61032
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Phone: 815/233-3000
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Freeport Public Library is a member of the
Northern Illinois Library System.
479. Circulation Services Technical Assistant:
Clerk V. Lisle Library District. Full-time (37.5 hours/week) position
with salary range of $16,575-$22,500 DOQ, plus benefits.
Person will attend all circulation tasks,
manage the hardware and software maintenance of public-use PCs, and assist
the department head in the administration of the library automation system.
Positive, detail-oriented person with excellent
communication, organizational, and computer skills needed by busy service-oriented
public library. Applicant must be proficient in MS Office applications
and Windows 95 environment. Knowledge of library automation system and
PC maintenance highly desirable. Variety of tasks; ability to work independently
and cooperatively essential.
Bachelor's degree or LTA certificate with
library experience required.
Contact or send resume and cover letter
to Ms. Ann L. Lin, Director of Circulation Services, Lisle Library District,
777 Front Street, Lisle, IL 60532 (Fax: 630/971-1701; e-mail: annlin@lislelibrary.org)
480. Library Assistant, Youth Services
(Part-time). Lisle Library District. Creativity, good communication
skills, and a sense of humor are required. Will assist with reference,
readers' advisory, and multimedia and Internet stations. High school diploma
required. LTA certificate and experience working with children and their
caregivers a plus. Up to 19 hours a week, including some evening and weekend
hours. Salary starts at $7.32 an hour after successful completion of a
three-month probationary period.
Contact Alice Krzak, Director of Youth
Services, Lisle Library District, 777 Front Street, Lisle, IL 60532 (630/971-1675,
Fax: 630/971-1701).
481. Library Shelver/Clerk II (Part-time).
Lisle Library District. Join the Youth Services team in this part-time
position that includes maintaining order of the collection, repair of materials,
etc., as well as being involved with circulation duties in the department.
Requires good communication skills, sense of humor, and physical skills
necessary for the performance of various tasks. Up to 15 hours a week,
including weekend rotations. Salary starts at $5.50 per hour after successful
completion of a three-month probationary period.
Contact Debbie Allen, Assistant Director,
Youth Services, Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle, IL 60532
(630/971-1675, Fax: 630/971-1701).
482. Library Director. Oswego Public
Library District, Oswego, Illinois, serving the communities of Oswego,
Montgomery, and surrounding unincorporated areas. Rapidly growing suburban
community 45 miles west of Chicago. Board is seeking energetic director
with excellent communication skills and the ability to maximize financial
resources. Community involvement and long-range planning essential. Compensation
package commensurate with education and experience; regionally competitive.
Submit resume and letter of interest to: Search Committee, Oswego Public
Library District, 32 West Jefferson St., Oswego, IL 60543.
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483. 3 Job Openings (Librarian, Adult Services;
Librarian, Extension Services; Training Coordinator). Rockford Public
Library. These positions are available in one of the most exciting Midwestern
public library systems. Rockford Public Library, located in Rockford, Illinois,
consists of a main library and five branches. Join us and become an active
part of the Rockford Public Library staff in a family-oriented city where
living is still affordable. Rockford is located 90 miles from Chicago,
Madison, and Milwaukee.
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Position #1: Librarian, Adult Services
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Duties of the librarian include managing the
Lewis Lemon and Montague Branches, providing readers' advisory service
with a focus on children's programming, and answering information requests
from the public.
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Qualifications:
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Applicants must have good knowledge of library
principles and techniques. Completion of the curriculum requirements for
a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school is required.
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Salary:
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Starting rate is $27,860, which includes annual
cost of living and merit increases.
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Benefits:
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Generous library-paid health, dental and disability
insurance, deferred compensation plan, retirement fund, paid sick leave,
four weeks paid vacation, and Employee Assistance Program.
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Application:
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Please apply by sending a letter of application
and complete resume to City of Rockford, Personnel Department, 425 East
State Street, Rockford, IL 61105 (815/ 987-5580; fax: 815/967-6924). City
residency is required within 12 months of hire. EOE.
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Position #2: Librarian, Extension Services
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Duties of the librarian include library services,
reference, selection and collection maintenance, instructing and training
of subordinate staff, involvement in community activities, and related
work.
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Qualifications:
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Applicants must have good knowledge of library
principles and techniques with course emphasis and experience in reference
work and sources. Completion of the curriculum requirements for a Master's
Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school is required.
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Salary:
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Starting rate is $27,724, which includes annual
cost of living and merit increases.
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Benefits:
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Generous library-paid health, dental, and
disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, retirement fund, paid
sick leave, four weeks paid vacation, and Employee Assistance Program.
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Application:
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Please apply by sending a letter of application
and complete resume to City of Rockford, Personnel Department, 425 East
State Street, Rockford, IL 61105 (815/987-5580; fax: 815/967-6924. City
residency is required within 12 months of hire. EOE.
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Position #3: Training Coordinator
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Duties of the Training Coordinator include
assessing the needs of the library staff and developing, coordinating,
and evaluating training programs in a variety of topics and disciplines.
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Qualifications:
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Completion of a Master's Degree in Library
Science or the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in Education,
Personnel Management, Business, Industrial Relations, or related field;
and three years of professional level experience in organizational development,
teaching, or public presentations; or any equivalent combination of training
and experience is required. Focus will be on training for computer literacy
and staff development. Applicants must have good knowledge of Microsoft
Office Suite 97.
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Salary:
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Starting rate is $33,349 which includes annual
cost of living and merit increases.
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Benefits:
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Generous library-paid health, dental, and
disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, retirement fund, paid
sick leave, three weeks paid vacation, and Employee Assistance Program.
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Application:
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Please apply by sending a letter of application
and complete resume to City of Rockford, Personnel Department, 425 East
State Street, Rockford, IL 61105 (815/ 987-5580; fax: 815/967-6924). City
residency is required within 12 months of hire. EOE.
Workshops, Seminars,
Meetings, etc.:
484. Learn From Three Experts how the
Americans with Disabilities Act applies to your library. David Porter,
owner and founder of Comp-Unique, Roxanne Calibraro of the Better Business
Bureau, and Don Davia, Rehabilitation Counselor for the Blind with the
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation, will present a program on ADA compliance
for librarians. Tuesday, March 2, 1999, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at DuPage
Library System. Contact Carol Vilien (630/208-0398) or Pat Ward (630/232-8457).
Sponsored by the Voices of Vision Talking Book Center.
485. The First Illinois Digital Imaging
Interest Group Meeting, hosted by Eureka College, will take
place on Friday, March 26. The meeting is scheduled from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
in the Gammen Room at Melick Library at Eureka College. There is a parking
lot to the east of the library. Campus maps are on the college Web site
at http://www.eureka.edu/.
To register for this meeting, please e-mail
Virginia McCoy, Director, Melick Library, Eureka College (vmccoy@eureka.edu)
or call her at 309/467-6382. Registrations for lunch must be received by
March 23.
486. Digitization Projects: Techniques
and Procedures for Getting Started. Sponsored by LTLS in cooperation
with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, March 17,
1999, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: University of Illinois Grainger Engineering
Library. Registration fee: $65 (includes special materials and lunch, 6.0
contact hours). Circle #486 to receive a copy of the registration form.
487. For People Doing Marketing and
Publicity in businesses, government, and nonprofits, the University
of Wisconsin-Madison campus presents "Marketing, Media & Publicity"
workshops. The dates of these workshops run from March 10 through April
21. For a copy of the complete descriptive brochure and registration form,
circle #487.
488. Spring 1999 Seminar, Illinois State
Genealogical Society. "Resources in Our Own Backyard: Library Resources
in Illinois for Genealogical Research" is the topic of the Illinois State
Genealogical Society's 1999 Spring Seminar to be held Saturday, April 24,
1999 in Springfield, Illinois at the Howlett Building, 2nd and Edwards.
Registration is at 8:00 a.m.; $30 per person registration fee (includes
lunch) due before April 14, 1999; $30 at the door not including lunch.
To register or for more information: ISGS Spring Seminar, P.O. Box 10195,
Springfield, IL 62791-0195, or visit the Web site: http://www.tbox.com/isgs/.
Or simply circle #488 and we'll mail you a copy of the registration form.
489. Reminder: Surviving and Thriving
on the Cutting Edge of Technology: The DuKane Media Institute Day.
February 26, 1999 at Glenbard South High School, 25W200 Butterfield Road,
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, on February 26, 1999 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration
at 7:30. If you have not already registered for this Institute Day, please
circle #489 for complete information to be mailed to you.
490. Fifth Annual Science Resource Fair
. Fermilab Lederman Science Education Center/NCREL - Mathematics and
Science Consortia Demonstration Site. March 12-13, 1999. Circle #490 for
the complete description of events/registration form.
491. Grants 'R Us. Suburban Library
System's Consulting Department will present this workshop on March 1, 1999,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SLS, Burr Ridge. Amy Kellerstrass, Illinois State
Library, will present an all-day workshop on grants. The morning session,
"The Overview Process: What to Do Before You Write," will concentrate on
first steps in the grant process including how to read an announcement
letter and grant application. "Be Creative: Developing and Writing the
Grant Proposal," the afternoon session, will include grant ideas as well
as offering an opportunity for audience input and participation. Circle
#491 for a registration form.
492. ARRT (Adult Reading Round Table)
Presentation. "Book Discussions: Dealing With Group Dynamics" featuring
Rachel W. Jacobsohn. Wednesday, March 10, 1999, $17.50 per person, at Crystal
Palace (formerly Banquets by Brigante), 2648 E. Dempster, Des Plaines,
IL 60016 (708/297-3800). Cash bar: 4:30-5:00 p.m.; program: 5:00-6:15 p.m.;
dinner: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Questions? Contact program coordinator Vivian Mortensen
at Park Ridge Public Library (847/825-3123, ext. 282) or circle #492.
493. Serials Information Management.
A
one-day Regional Seminar sponsored by EBSCO Information Services on March
2, 1999. Location: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower, Cityfront Center,
301 E. North Water St., Chicago, IL 60611. The seminar will highlight blending
traditional and emerging serials technologies. Circle #493 for a Reservation
Form or visit EBSCO at their Web site: http://www.ebsco.com/
494. "In the Line of Fire." Brother
Bill Tomes to speak about Chicago street gang life at Provena Mercy Center
(Aurora) on March 14th. Brothers Bill Tomes and Jim Fogarty, Catholic Charities
lay ministers in Chicago, will discuss their extraordinary mission of love
in working with Cabrini Green gang members. Brother Bill was recently featured
in both
Time and Reader's Digest magazines. Sponsored by
the Teen CARE Network (TCN), the workshop is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. in
the McAuley & Buckley Rooms, located in the General Division of Provena
Mercy Center, 1325 North Highland Ave., Aurora, Illinois.
495. Conference on Information Technology.
The League for Innovation's 15th annual international Conference on Information
Technology (CIT) promises once again to be the premier showcase of the
use of information technology to improve teaching and learning, student
services, and institutional management in community and two-year colleges.
October 20-23, 1999 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency. Circle #495 for a copy
of their brochure.
496. LACONI YSS Meeting. "Is Your
Collection Really Balanced? Christian and Religious Material for Youth."
Schaumburg Township District Library on Friday, February 26, 1999, 10 a.m.-3
p.m. Fee: $15 (includes lunch). Registration deadline: February 19, 1999.
If you haven't received a flier, please contact Jane Byczek at Hinsdale
Public Library (630/986-1976) for a copy.
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497. Illinois State Library, Institute
for School and Public Librarians. June 13-18, 1999. The Illinois State
Library announces that applications are being accepted to attend the annual
Institute for School and Public Librarians. This week of library-related
educational activities is scheduled for Sunday, June 13 through Friday,
June 18, 1999 on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.
This Institute is sponsored in cooperation with Bradley University. The
cost to attend is $50, which includes accommodations, parking, all meals,
and all handouts and materials. Some scholarships to cover this cost are
available by contacting your regional library system. To apply, print off
the application form (http://www.library.sos.state.il.us/isl/training/instit99.html)
or download a PDF copy (http://www.library.sos.state.il.us/isl/training/instit.pdf)
and return it by March 12, 1999 to:
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Illinois State Library
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Library Development Group
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300 S. Second Street
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Springfield, IL 62701
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Fax: 217/782-1877
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498. Upcoming Internet and Technology Programs
at DLS. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the following
programs offered by DuPage Library System:
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Exploring the Web with Internet Explorer
(March 11, 9:30-12:00; C.E. #2045) and
Navigating the Web with Netscape Navigator
(April 8, 9:30-12:00; C.E. #2046)
These hands-on workshops will introduce participants
to some of the most compelling features offered by these titans of the
browser wars. Registration limited to 20 per program.
Internet SIG Meeting (March 16, 9:30-12:00;
C.E. #2047) and
Technology Managers SIG Meeting (April
20, 9:30-12:00 (please note time change from that listed in DLS CE Calendar);
C.E. #2048)
These meetings offer the opportunity for all
who are interested in the Internet or charged with managing technology
to come together and share their triumphs and tribulations. We hope to
feature a demonstration of WebTV at the March 16 Internet SIG meeting.
For more information on these programs, please
call or e-mail Don Nims at the DLS Center (630/232-8457; dnims@dupagels.lib.il.us).
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499. Reminders of Upcoming DLS Workshops.
(Please refer to your C.E. Calendars for complete information. We encourage
you to attend. Please register.)
February 23 - DLS Diversity Round Table:
The Ways and Means of Providing Quality Spanish Language Materials
February 24 - MAGIC Administrators
February 25 - Maximizing your Web Presence,
Part 4: Post-Launch Maintenance and Enhancement
February 26 - DuKane Media Institute
(Glenbard South High School)
March 2 - A.D.A. and Libraries
March 3 - Public Library Administrators
Network
March 3 - It's the Law! Legal Resources
Your Collection Cannot Do Without
March 5 - ILA I READ Virtual Showcase
Announcements,
Wanted, For Sale, etc.:
500. Reminder: Electronic Miscellany
is available via the World Wide Web. Simply browse to http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/pages/miscellany.html;
to automatically receive
Miscellany in your electronic mailbox,
send an e-mail message with your name and e-mail address to miscellany@dupagels.lib.il.us
501. I LOVE LIBRARIES CANDY. A fresh
supply of candy has arrived at the system center! The candy is individually
wrapped with the I LOVE LIBRARIES logo (with a heart in place of the word
LOVE) printed in the center. The flavor is wintergreen. There are approximately
80 pieces of candy per pound. Price per pound is $8.50; minimum order of
5#. The candy is packaged and delivered by our van
drivers. Contact Pat Ward at the system center (630/232-8457); e-mail:
pward@dupagels.lib.il.us
to place your order.
502. St. Charles, Illinois Local History
Archive. The St. Charles, Illinois Local History Archive is an online
collection of resources for the study of the history of St. Charles and
the northern Illinois region in which it is located. Its mission is to
provide access to materials of historical interest and to provide a medium
for teaching the history of St. Charles and its relationship to national
events. URL: http://www.stchistory.org/
Funded in part by an Educate and Automate Grant (1998) from the Illinois
State Library.
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503. Available for Sale or Giveaway.
Items of surplus furniture, equipment, and supplies from Carol Stream Public
Library:
Approximately 1000 Alpha security cases for
compact discs. 12" high x 6" wide, including approximately 40 double cases.
Sold in Brodart 1999 catalog on p. 216 as item CD700 (single) or CD1400
(double). Asking $300 for entire collection, which includes three hand-held
keys. All are in good condition and most include a Checkpoint security
target.
Panasonic KX-P1180 dot matrix printer - $15
or best offer
Printer stand - $10 or best offer
2 double-sided record browsers; wood, medium
stain - $75 each or best offer. Each unit stands 67" wide x 42" high x
28" deep; 4 bins and 4 drawers to a single side which may be used to house
CDs; good condition
Double-sided audiocassette browser; wood,
medium stain - $50 or best offer. Each side has 4 double-sided acrylic
panels measuring 67" wide x 42" high x 28" deep and is equipped with cylinder
locks. Each double-sided unit can hold 640 audiocassettes; fair condition.
Record/audiocassette browser; wood, medium
stain - $50 or best offer. 4 bins and 4 drawers on one side which may be
used to house CDs; the other side has 4 double-sided acrylic panels measuring
67" wide x 42" high x 28" deep and is equipped with cylinder locks. This
side of the unit hold 320 audiocassettes; fair condition.
Semi-circular reception desk - Giveaway. 96"
x 24" x 29" high; wood with orange laminate top and sides, carpet base,
4 lockable box drawers and one pencil drawer on inside; recessed shelf
at base. Unit in very good condition but difficult to move.
If interested, please contact:
Barbara Kohlmetz or Joe Schneller
630/653-0755
Fax: 630/653-6809
E-mail: lodell@dupagels.lib.il.us
Giveaways
Please don't call for Giveaways until the
time indicated on Friday, February 26, 1999.
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Please call Sally Mee at the Bloomingdale
Public Library (630/529-3120, ext. 315) after 9:00 a.m.:
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The Tax Directory 1997/98, 4 volumes
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Writer's Market, 1997
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Federal Regulatory Directory, 8th ed.
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Standard Periodical Directory, 21st ed., 1998
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60 Regent Books HangUp bags, 8¼ in.
x 10 in. high
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10 HangUp bags, style 3
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Red periodical cover, 13½ in. high
Request for Items Offered
in Miscellany -- Volume 21, Number 16, February 19, 1999
Please print this page and send it to Mary
Korlaske, DLS Center, P.O. Box 268, Geneva, IL 60134 (Fax: 630/232-0699)
or e-mail your requests to Lynn
Elam.
Name:
Library:
For libraries without direct delivery:
Telephone No.:
DLS Pick-Up Point:
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