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LIBRARY JOB OPENINGS

Updated 5-8-08
APPLICATIONS FOR FULL TIME POSITIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
Cobb County - Department of Human Resources
Printable PART TIME APPLICATION FORM

The Cobb County Public Library System offers a variety of full time and part time employment opportunities encompassing a wide range of experience and educational requirements.  Current Openings:
 

Position Description:

Location of Openings
FULL TIME:  

Librarian I
Librarian II
(2 positions)

West Cobb Regional Library
Powder Springs Library, East Marietta Library
     
PART TIME Information Assistant: None at this time
  Technician:  West Cobb Regional Library
  Page:    East Marietta Library
     

The list of part time position openings is accurate to the best of our knowledge and was last UPDATED on APRIL 7, 2008.   Please contact the individual library location for more current information on availability.  Basic part time Job Descriptions are listed below, but responsibilities and hours of employment may vary depending on location.

Full Time Job Opportunities:

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:   

COBB COUNTY
Department of Human Resources
Employment Center, 100 Cherokee Street, Second Floor
Marietta, GA 30090-9679

http://www.cobbcounty.org
 
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Librarian I (Children's Services)

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY
$34,777.60 /Year

ISSUE DATE: 04/15/08

FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous

THE POSITION

This position is located at the West Cobb Regional Branch

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•Provide reference services to the public; assist with children’s services
•Answer patron reference and informational questions by telephone or in person
•Assist patrons with the Galileo databases and other databases licensed by the Library
•Select books and other materials for library acquisition; perform collection maintenance duties
•Some supervision possible
•Perform other related duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Master’s degree in Library/Information Science accredited by the ALA
•State Public Librarian Certification
•Previous experience in Children's Services desirable

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and lift and/or move up to 10 to 20 pounds

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week; (includes some nights and weekends; and every 7th Sunday from 1:00-5:00p)

Status: Non Exempt

Salary Grade: 48

***Cobb County Government is a smoke free environment for all employees***

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cobbcounty.org
OR
Employment Center, 100 Cherokee Street, Second Floor
Marietta, GA 30090-9679
EXAM #2030-0092008
LIBRARIAN I (CHILDREN'S SERVICES)
RP

   Cobb County - Department of Human Resources
 


COBB COUNTY
Department of Human Resources
Employment Center, 100 Cherokee Street, Second Floor
Marietta, GA 30090-9679

http://www.cobbcounty.org
 
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Librarian II (Youth Services)

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY
$38,355.20 /Year

ISSUE DATE: 12/14/07

FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous

THE POSITION

There are three positions available. The positions are located at the Powder Springs branch and the East Marietta Branch.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•Responsible for Youth Services
•May supervise branch in absence of head librarian
•Performs Adult Reference and Reader Service duties
•Performs circulation duties such as checking books in and out, registering patrons for library cards and receiving overdue fines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Master's degree in Library Science
•Two years progressively knowledgeable and skilled experience as a professional Librarian in a branch library, or in a specialized library function that provides broad knowledge of system-wide policies, procedures, and operations
•Previous experience in Youth Services desirable
•State public library certification

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and lift and/or move up to 10 to 20 pounds

Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week (includes some nights and weekends; and every 7th Sunday from 1:00-5:00p)

Salary Grade: 50

***Cobb County Government is a smoke free environment for all employees***

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cobbcounty.org
OR
Employment Center, 100 Cherokee Street, Second Floor
Marietta, GA 30090-9679
EXAM #2031-00452008
LIBRARIAN II (YOUTH SERVICES)
RP

 

FULL TIME:   Positions must be applied for in person -or- online application filed at:  Cobb County Government Human Resources Department, 100 Cherokee Street, 2nd Floor, Marietta, GA 30090-9679, (770) 528-2555 or (770) 528-2537. 

Note:  All completed employment applications and employee transfer request forms must be submitted to the Recruitment Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date in order to be considered.

ALL APPLICANTS:  You must be at least 16 years of age, provide two forms of identification including your Social Security Card and pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must be available to work some Sundays.  For further information, please call (770) 528-2347..

 

Part Time Job Descriptions:

General job descriptions for part time positions at the library are listed below.  Specific job responsibilities and hours of employment vary and should be obtained from the individual library location.

INFORMATION ASSISTANT 
Openings:   
Salary: $9.85 per hour            
Work Cycle:  
19  Hours per week (Every other Sunday, but may be more often; evenings; other days and locations as assigned.)

Essential Functions:   Work at the Circulation, Information, and Reference desks as assigned, along with other public service desks in adult services, children’s and special collections.  Interact with the public on the use of computer equipment and online reference resources.  Answer questions and assist the public in person and on the phone.  Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university required. Good communication skills. Strong customer services skills. Basic keyboarding skills. Ability to work independently in a busy environment. Any combination of education, training, and experience to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Experience with computers.

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN 
Openings:   
Salary: $8.15 per hour          
Work Cycle: 
19 hours per week   (Monday - Sunday) - Varies

Essential Duties:   Perform public service duties including circulation, cash handling and voter and patron registration.  Assisting patrons, both adults and children.  Searching shelves for materials; filing as needed.

Minimum Requirements:  High school diploma or GED.  Two years of college preferred but not required.  Previous public library experience helpful.  Ability to work at a public service desk.

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

PAGE 
Openings:   
Salary:
$5.85 per hour        
Work Cycle:
15 hours per week (Monday - Sunday) - Varies

Essential Duties:   Return books to their proper place.  Straighten and balance shelves.  Perform shelf reads to be sure books are in proper sequence.  General library maintenance and cleaning.

Minimum Requirements:  All applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

 

Please contact the Library Department Representative at  770-528-2347   for more information.

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 Application Information:

PART TIME:   Applications are available at all libraries and the South and East Cobb Government offices. These applications may be returned to the branch where the vacancy is located. Once received, applications are kept on file in the Administrative Office for six months.

Link to Printable PART TIME APPLICATION FORM.  Printed forms are accepted for part time application only.   Full time positions must be applied for in person at the Cobb County Government Human Resources Department - or - online.

Return applications to any library or mail to: Cobb County Public Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060, Tel.:  (770) 528-2347 or Fax:  (770) 528-2349.

ALL APPLICANTS:  You must be at least 16 years of age, provide two forms of identification including your Social Security Card and pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must be available to work some Sundays.  For further information, please call (770) 528-2347..

 

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