Job Posting | Lawton

Librarian I, lawton Public Library, Lawton, OK

Beginning salary: $17.04 Per Hour

Closes: 5 PM June 15, 2007

Part-time: 20 HOURS PER WEEK

Education and experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an MLS degree or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in the operation of standard office tools and equipment. Knowledge of the principles, practices and tools of library science. Knowledge of library equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community groups and other employees; ability to work independently using initiative and judgment; ability to train and coordinate tasks of employees; ability to set priorities; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Job duties: Surveys and analyzes public needs and demands in order to assess and select print and non-print materials for the library. Checks in, organizes, distributes and inventories items for special collections. Administers and monitors a portion of the book budget. May conduct library tours, story hours, internet classes and special workshops. Plans, coordinates and implements special library programs. Analyzes research problems, interprets and evaluates the data in order to make recommendations for further research. Monitors staff and is responsible for building, contents and function of library on nights, weekends and other designated times.

The City of Lawton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. This position requires successful completion of a City of Lawton drug screen and/or physical as a condition of employment.

To apply: Apply at:
Human Resources Department
1405 SW 11th
Lawton, OK 73501
(580)581-3392.
Job Line: (580)581-3392 Ext 30. Fax: (580)581-3530
TDD: (580)581-3398

Job announcement: www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/hr/librarian.htm

Application available online at: www.cityof.lawton.ok.us/hr/application.doc

Human resources home page: www.cityof.lawton