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Association of Jewish Libraries
of Southern California

Employment Opportunities

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Position Available

Librarian -- Part-Time
Heschel West Day School (Preschool - 5)
27400 Canwood Street
Agoura Hills, CA 91301-2462
(818) 707-2365

At Heschel West our staff members not only teach logic but encourage investigation and inquiry as a means of fostering critical thinking. Our new position of Librarian will work directly with students and teachers, interrelating the class curriculum with library research skills as well as fostering a passion for literacy.

Job Description:
- organize and manage weekly class visits to reflect grade curriculum for grades pre-K through 5
- create and orchestrate reading incentive programs to encourage student literacy
- oversee catalog and purchase additional titles as needed.
- work with volunteers to input additional titles into OPALS system.

Schedule: 6 hours a week over one or two days a week including one hour a week of prep time (possible increase of hours depending on fundraising)

Minimum Requirements: Librarian background; Jewish libraries a plus. Computers skills a must; OPALS experience helpful, but will train.

Parent Organization will organize volunteers for open hours during lunch daily and for aiding in sorting/shelving books.

Contact: Dina Reisman - 818 348-1190 - http://www.heschelwest.com

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Position Available

Children's Librarian
City of Burbank, California

We currently have an outstanding opportunity available for an experienced Children’s Librarian.

Job Description: Provide professional children’s library service including selecting materials for children and families, planning and presenting library programs for the public, and making presentations to various community groups.

Minimum Requirements: A Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA accredited university and Class “C” driver’s license are required. Children’s services coursework and one year of children’s library or related experience working with children desirable.

Salary: Starting salary of $4,610 to $5,757 per month plus superb benefits including City-contributed retirement plan, cafeteria-style health benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Note: Apply before 7/23/2010. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City of Burbank application, and a Supplemental Questionnaire must also be submitted for this position. Please complete the application and supplemental questionnaire on-line at our website application page: https://recruitment.ci.burbank.ca.us/jobs/

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Position Available

Librarian
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
1714 21st Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404-3917

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, is seeking a librarian to work with students in grades 6-12. Crossroads is a progressive, independent, K-12, coeducational day school. Working collaboratively with the Director of Learning Resources, the Librarian is responsible for supporting the reference, teaching and research needs of students and staff. Specific duties include: teaching information literacy skills to students, performing general reference services for all library patrons, cataloging, collection development, and working collaboratively with teachers on curricular related activities.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a progressive educational environment.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Sciences. Experience working with students in grades 6-12. Experience working with educational databases, and on-line resources. Cataloging experience.

Preferred experience: Strong knowledge of young adult literature, experience working in a School Library and creating library curriculum.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please Email your resume to:
Aquita Winslow-Tyler
Director of Learning Resources
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
Awinslow-Tyler@xrds.org

Submitted by:
Aquita Winslow-Tyler
Director of Learning Resources
Crossroads School
310-829-7391 ext 254

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