Library Associate/Reader Advisor

The Iowa Department for the Blind is recruiting applicants for the following position:

Library Associate, Reader Advisor

Provides direct customer service to library patrons, including reader advisory services, ready reference services, and general information and referral.  Manages patron accounts on automated circulation system. 

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

High school graduation or G.E.D. and two years of vocational training in technical or para-professional library work;

Or

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting two years of full-time experience performing responsible supportive library tasks (similar to Library Aide) for the required vocational training;

Or

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting thirty semester hours coursework from an accredited college or university which included a minimum of three semester hours or equivalent in library science for each year of vocational training;

Or

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a Library Aide.

Salary Range:

$26,353.00 - $38,376.00 Annually  Plan 014, Grade 17,

Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Occasional overnight travel required.

Location:

Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2364

To Apply:

Persons who wish to be considered must:

• Apply online (DAS-HRE) website (Brass Ring) at http://das.hre.iowa.gov/state_jobs.html

And

• Submit a cover letter and resume to Karen A. Keninger, Director, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 or karen.keninger@blind.state.ia.us.  Deadline 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2010

For further information, contact Tracey Morsek, Program Administrator at (515) 281-1291. 

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