Qualifications: Minimum of an associate’s degree or completion of a technical specialty program of over 18 months in graphic design;  minimum of one year desktop publishing/computer graphics experience desirable.

Minimum salary starts at $13.80 per hour.

To apply, send resume to:
Susan Westgate, Assistant Director
800 South Bartlett Road
Bartlett, IL 60103
Email: swestgate@bartlett.lib.il.us

Qualifications: Two years of college or LTA degree; one year experience working with children. Basic typing test required. Weekend and evening hours are required. Must have access to transportation.

Starting salary: $11.50 an hour.

Please send resume by July 29, 2008 to:
Shannon Halikias, Head of Children’s Services
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
800 Chestnut Street
Western Springs, IL 60558.

In the meantime, you can download lists of future events (sorted by date and by event) in PDF format. These are also available at our current online calendar. These lists will be updated as we add more 2008 and 2009 events, so check back periodically.

The Library Learning calendar is a cooperative project of the Illinois regional library systems and the Illinois State Library. You will be able to:

• See library continuing education programs and other events across Illinois, as well as to limit by the regional library system or by the Illinois State Library
• View events in both calendar and list formats
• Create a personal account to make registration easier and to help you track the events that you're registered for

And more new features are coming! Watch for more information later this summer in DLS e-memos and this blog.

There’s no question that the recent boom in narrative nonfiction books means more and more questions at our libraries. Join nationally-known readers' advisor (RA) Neal Wyatt for this informative program that will give you tips and techniques for effective nonfiction RA. Please come with a nonfiction book to recommend during dinner, we will gather the titles and compile a list that will be sent out after the program. Also, a computer will be available for you to take the Nonfiction Leisure Reading Survey, available at http://www.arrtreads.org before or after the program.

Neal Wyatt is the author of The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Nonfiction (ALA Editions, 2007) and is a collection development and readers’ advisory librarian from Virginia. She is the editor of Library Journal’s Reader’s Shelf column, writes a series of articles for Library Journal (LJ) on the trends in RA service, and is the complier of LJ’s Wyatt’s World. She also edits the RUSQ Alert Collector column and contributes to NoveList and Booklist. Neal is the President of RUSA, The Reference and User Services Association of ALA, and has served as chair of both Notable Books and The Reading List Council.

Although the registration date has passed, there are a few last minute places available. If you are interested, please contact:
Debbie Walsh, Head of Adult Services
Geneva Public Library District
127 James Street, Geneva, IL 60134
phone: 630/232-0780 x227
email: dwalsh@geneva.lib.il.us

Registration form available at: Download arrt_wyatt.pdf.

Here’s the Evidence, School Librarians Help Students Achieve

The goals were to teach school librarians to plan strategically; deliver effective messages to different audiences, and demonstrate how to influence student achievement and the school community.

Here is an update on the Here's the Evidence project. In addition, the information is posted here on WebJunction Illinois.

Title: Crashing Through: a true life story or risk, adventure, and the man who dared to see, by Robert Kurson
Call number: 362.4 KUR
Bar code: 31687002343884

If found please return to Wood Dale Public Library.

Requirements: Applicants must have knowledge of MARC, OCLC, DDC, LC, basic Windows skills, LTA or two year’s library experience, preferably in technical services.

Salary: From $25,428 annually, depending on experience, with excellent benefits.

Send resume with 3 references to:
Bill Forgette, Assistant Administrator
Glenside Public Library District
25 East Fullerton Avenue
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
630/260-1551
bforgette@glensidepld.org

Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalent and specialized computer coursework.
2. Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff members and the general public.
3. Experience troubleshooting computers, software, and peripherals.
4. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and the Internet.
5. Ability to work independently and follow directions.
6. Experience assisting others with the use of computers in a network environment would be helpful.

Hours: Average 17 hours per week including afternoon, evening, and rotational weekend hours.

Salary starting is $13.80 per hour, depending upon experience.

Please send resume and references to:
Vicki Mueller, IT Manager
Bartlett Public Library District
800 South Bartlett Road
Bartlett, IL 60103

Phone: 630/837-2855 x5025