TCCL Seeks Fans on Facebook

In an effort to promote a new series called NovelTalk ("Smart Conversations for Serious Readers"), the Tulsa City-County Library has created its first Facebook page. Visit it at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6004917799 and become a fan!

Job Posting | Tulsa

POSITION:
Librarian I

LOCATION:
Readers' Library Central Library, 400 Civic Center

SALARY RANGE:
Grade 12X ($2889-4183/month)

STATUS:
40 hours per week;some evenings and weekends

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides reference and reader’s advisory assistance to customers and library staff in person, by phone, and via email, including explaining the arrangement of the library, identifying the types of materials available, guiding users to sources of information, providing instruction in the use of various library reference sources, and performing circulation functions. Works on public service desks in Readers’ Library, Computer Center and in the AskUs Hotline; Assists with collection development, maintenance, marketing and management in assigned area; Participates in library projects, committees, and activities as assigned; May develop public programs and teach public computer classes; May recruit, train, and supervise library employees and volunteers; may supervise staff in manager’s absence and serve as person in charge of Central Library during evenings or weekends; Performs other related duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of library policies, procedures, and operating standards; Good interpersonal communication, public speaking and organizational skills; Research skills including online database searching, broad reading interests; Ability to use relevant library hardware, software, and other equipment; Master's degree in Library Science required; One to three years library experience;

AVAILABLE:
November 1, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:
COMPLETE AN APPLICATION:
Tulsa City-County Library
Business Office
400 Civic Center
Tulsa, OK 74103

FAX YOUR RESUME TO:(918) 596-2641

Jenn2.0 makes Oklahoma Magazine's "40 Under 40"

TCCL's Literacy Coordinator Jennifer Greb has been featured in Oklahoma Magazine's list of 40 "up-and-comers, big dreamers, and can-doers" this year. In addition to her work with the Literacy department, Jennifer is a huge proponent of Library 2.0 (see her wiki at http://www.ambientlibrarian.org), a really fun person to hang around with, and a great mom to boot. She's one to watch!

GTR | Library's American Indian Center Presents Festival

Families are invited to Tulsa City-County Library’s 2007 Festival of Words to learn the history, pageantry and triumphs of American Indians Saturday, Mar. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Central Library, Fourth Street and Denver Avenue.

The day starts with TCCL inducting Carter Revard into the Circle of Honor. The ceremony recognizes an American Indian for his/her achievements and contributions that have enriched others’ lives.
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TCCL established the American Indian Resource Center to provide a support system for this often overlooked segment of the community and to highlight its history and culture. The library has an extensive collection of books and media by and about American Indians.

Sponsored by The Maxine & Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, Robin Ballenger, Cherokee Builders Inc., Bank of Oklahoma, Dr. Frank and Mary Shaw, Southwood Landscape and Nursery, Tulsa World, Tulsa Library Trust, and the Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource Center.

From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., families can participate in different craft, storytelling and dancing demonstrations. All programs are free and open to the public. Examples are Children’s Crafts – 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Third floor – Beaded turtle, turtle stick magnets and Osage color words booklet, and a History of the Perryman Family, 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. in the Lecture Room, first floor. Join Robert Trepp and learn about the fascinating history of the Perryman Family.

For more information on TCCL’s American-Indian programming and resources call (918)596-7977, or visit the library’s Web page, www.tulsalibrary.org.