Jobs

Posted 23 February 2008

Librarian
Mid-Columbia Library System

Deadline: 19 April

Do you love working with people?  Are you passionate about libraries? Are you looking for a rewarding & fun career?

Located where the mighty Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers meet, combined with over 300 days of sunshine and cloudless skies, and over 100 local wineries, our area is perfect for the outdoor, water sport, or wine enthusiast! Just hours from Seattle and excellent skiing, the Tri-cities area offers something for everyone!

 The Mid-Columbia Library System seeks an energetic, driven professional to join our team! The Librarian provides a variety of programs and services for children, young adults, and adults including reference, reader's advisory, tours, story times, computer instruction, and collection development.  Work independently or with limited supervision in devising new activities, methods, and procedures to attain library and service area objectives.  This is a bargaining unit position.

Successful candidates will have a Master of Library Science and Washington State Librarian Certificate, or MEd endorsed for Library Media, or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.  Bilingual Skills (Spanish/English) are highly desired. Two years of professional library experience is also desirable.

Salary ranges is $42,528-55,992 (negotiable DOQ). Plus, no state income tax! Excellent benefits package.  Come join our tremendous team here at MCLS! 

To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application package, including cover letter, résumé, and MCLS Employment Application  form (found at www.mcl-lib.org/employment.htm). Submit a completed application package to: Juliet Rohrer, Employee Relations & Technology Director, ATTN: Librarian, Mid-Columbia Library System, 405 S. Dayton, Kennewick, WA 99336 or e-mail to jobs@mcl-lib.org  with subject line: ATTN:  Librarian.

Open until filled.  For more information, visit www.mcl-lib.org/employment.htm.  MCLS is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.