Position Announcement

["Fran Levin" <franl at rpl dot lib dot ar dot us>]

Classified Ads  Help Wanted, Professional


Help Wanted: Young Adult Librarian.  Want to make a difference and develop 
a new program? The Rogers Public Library seeks an experienced, vibrant, 
talented librarian looking for a real challenge.  The head of a new 
department, this position entails total responsibility for developing a 
realm of services to local young adults.  Additional duties include 
reference, reader's advisory, and collection development and 
maintenance.  Evening and weekend responsibilities are required. POSITION 
REQUIRES an MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent; knowledge of 
the essential elements involved in working with YA's in a public library 
setting  including programming, interacting with local schools, YA 
literature, Internet, electronic resources, and current reference 
sources.  Must be a self-starter, flexible, fun loving, well organized, and 
a team player.  An ability to relate well to customers of all ages is 
mandatory.  Two or more years of relevant library experience are desired.

Rogers is a town of approximately 40,000 located in the beautiful Ozark 
foothills of northwest Arkansas.  Located in the heart of one of the 
fastest growing areas of the country, the library is expanding and looking 
for someone to develop a new program for our young adults.  Salary range 
starts at $24,960.  Benefits include health and dental insurance and state 
retirement plan.  Interested candidates send a cover letter, resume, and 3 
references to: Judy F. Casey, Director, Rogers Public Library, 711 S. 
Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR 72758.


Frances W. Levin, Assistant Director
Rogers Public Library
711 S. Dixieland Road
Rogers AR 72758-4033
Phone: 479-621-1152         Fax: 479-621-1165
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2004 is the Centennial Year for Rogers Public Library.
We opened our doors for the first time on July 4, 1904.