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Branch Manager I – Part-Time
Drexel Branch of Cass County Public Library System
15.12/hr to start. 30 hrs/week. The person in this position must have supervisory skills to manage the day-to-day operation of a neighborhood branch. It is essential that the person in this position be able to direct the activities of others while maintaining excellent customer relation skills. Must have superior abilities in the area of readers advisory. Also, will have the knowledge of information tools, bibliographic sources and classification systems and the ability to apply this knowledge to assigned areas of responsibility. Should possess excellent organizational skills; report writing skills and attention to detail. Additionally, operational support is needed in the areas of circulation, statistical reporting, opening and closing of the branch, collection development, making presentations and directing the daily branch operations. Must have strong professional skills in community outreach and adult programming. Should be able to meet deadlines and follow CCPL policies and procedures. Experience working with diverse populations is a plus. Verbal, written and computer skills are essential. A full job description is also available.
An MLS from an ALA accredited program preferred. A two-year or four-year degree from a recognized college in library technology or a related field plus some library technical experience, OR, an equivalent combination of specific library related workshops and training or related education and experience required.
Applications may be submitted to any Cass County Public Library or submitted by email to hershbergers@casscolibrary.org. Application deadline: Jan 30, 2015. Cass County Public Library Administrative Offices, 400 E Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO 64701 816-380-4600 ~www.casscolibrary.org
Branch Manager I – Part-Time
Genealogy Branch of Cass County Public Library System
15.12/hr to start. 30 hrs/week. The person in this position must have supervisory and research skills to manage the Genealogy Branch, located in the Harrisonville Branch. Excellent customer relation skills are essential along with proven knowledge of materials in all formats on genealogical and local history research. Should possess excellent organizational skills; report writing skills; computer literacy skills and attention to detail. Must have strong professional skills in community speaking and providing instruction on genealogy. Should be able to meet deadlines and follow CCPL policies and procedures. A full job description is also available.
An MLS from an ALA accredited program preferred. A two-year or four-year degree from a recognized college in library technology or a related field plus proven genealogical research experience, OR, an equivalent combination of specific genealogy related workshops and training or related education and experience required.
Applications may be submitted to any Cass County Public Library or submitted by email to ckessler@casscolibrary.org . Application deadline: Jan 30, 2015. Cass County Public Library Administrative Offices, 400 E Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO 64701 816 380-4600 www.casscolibrary.org.
Job Application Form: Cass County Public Library Employment Application (.doc)