The Episcopal Center for Children

Subject: ECC Media Specialist/Librarian Recruitment

The Episcopal Center for Children is located in the northern residential section of Washington, D.C. It is a non-profit, non-denominational institution for emotionally challenged children with a professional faculty of thirty-five. The student body consists of 60 children between the ages of five and twelve. We wish to recruit a media specialist/librarian for our one year old media center. Job description follows.

Responsible for implementing an elementary school program for a special type of student which inspires a love of reading, promotes the integration of library studies into the children’s work, offers a wide variety of material at age-appropriate reading levels and provides for an attractive, educationally stimulating environment.
Responsible for further development and maintenance of the collection including ordering, technical processing and classifying books under the bar code system.
Works closely with other teachers to provide needed resources.
Coordinates all library purchases and presents suggestions regarding necessary supplies and equipment to the supervisory staff member.
Instructs students and staff in the use of the library and computers; establishes children’s programs and story hours, utilizing volunteers as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree in library science and/or information science from an accredited institution.
Directed field experience in a school library/media center with an experienced media specialist or two years of successful teaching or one year of library experience.

SALARY: $40,000

DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Alan Korz, Executive Director

Tel: 202-363-1333

E-mail – eccackorz@aol.com or

E-mail – akorz@eccofdc.org

D.C. PUBLIC LIBRARY

D.C. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Position Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 06-11

OPENING/CLOSING DATE: 1/31/06 - Open Until Filled
(First screening date after 2/14/06)

POSITION TITLE: Older Adult Services Outreach Manager SALARY:
$56,050.00 - $72,673.00
MS-1410-12
per annum

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Management Supervisory Service (At Will)*

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited

LOCATION: Older Adult Services
Adaptive Services Division
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001

HOURS: Monday through Friday
8:45 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree in Library Science is required and
a
minimum of one year's experience in the 1410 (Librarian) series at the
CS-11
grade level or equivalent experience. The applicant's work experience
must
have been of a quality and scope sufficient to enable him/her to
perform
satisfactorily assignments typical of the position. Emphasis is placed
on
administrative skills, including the ability to organize and develop
effective programs of library service to older adults. Applicants must
present a combination of experience, education, skills,
self-development,
and experience which demonstrates the capacity to perform the duties of
the
position. In addition, education and/or experience, which have
provided
professional knowledge in the area of service to older adults, are
desirable. Must posses a current driver's license, as the incumbent
must be
able to operate the library's light vehicle (bookmobile).

FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of the Chief, Adaptive
Services,
the incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of
an
outreach program to provide library services to older adults, in the
District of Columbia; uses professional criteria and experienced
judgement
in assembling a collection of materials in all formats for this purpose
in
accordance with readers' interests and needs; develops readers
relationships
in the aging community including special programs for the older adults
through the bookmobile service. Supervises delivery and bookmobile
staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

RANKING FACTORS: The following ranking factors will be used in the
evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors
ON A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. PLEASE SEND AS AN ATTACHMENT TO YOUR
APPLICATION.
Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your
experience that show evidence of the level at which you meet the
ranking
factors that have been determined to be of importance for the position
for
which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education,
training, awards, outside activities, etc., that include the degree to
which
you possess the job related knowledge, skills, and abilities described
in
the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking
factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS MAY ELIMINATE YOU FROM
CONSIDERATION.

KSA's #1: Professional knowledge of the wide range of theories,
objectives,
principles and techniques of librarianship related
to
services to older adults and those with disabilities.

KSA's #2: Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships
with a wide variety of individuals and
groups
inside the library and in the community (Older Adults and persons
with disabilities).

KSA's #3: Ability to supervise and administer staff both onsite and
in the
field.

KSA's #4: Skill and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications,
Internet
Searching, and assistive technology
programs
such as JAWs, Zoom Text, etc.

KSA's #5: Ability to communicate orally and in writing with internal
and
external customers at all levels.

KSA's #6: Ability to research, create and present policy briefings
and
financial reports and promotional materials.

TO APPLY: Submit D.C. Government Employment Application Form and
resume to
the Human Resources Department, Room 423, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorial
Library, 901 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. Staff members
submit
PL-424 (rev).

*MSS: A position in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) is "at
will"
employment. Appointees to the MSS serve at the pleasure of the
appointing
Authority and may be removed at any time on 15-day notice.

RESIDENCY: Effective 3/16/89, the Residency Preference Amendment Act
of
1988, D.C. Law 7-203 is in force. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In
accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C.
Official
Code Section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex,
age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial
status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation,
disability, source of income, or place of residence or business.
Sexual
harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by
the
Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.
Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

BARGAINING UNIT: APPLICABLE NOT
APPLICABLE X

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE: APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
X