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ALS News For Thursday, September 2, 2010
Restructuring Plan Report #8 - The Design Team |
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Please click here to view the latest Restructuring Plan Report. This report outlines the latest efforts to merge systems and lists all the Design Team members....Kitty |
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Merger Design Team meeting. |
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Please click here to view the agenda for the 1 September 2010 meeting of the Merger Design Team. You can attend the meeting via video link starting at 7pm here at ALS East Peoria in the Wilford Room.....Kitty |
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Job Opening: Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center Director |
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Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center Director The Alliance Library System (ALS) seeks a Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center Director to develop, plan, promote, administer, and evaluate the operation of the sub-regional Talking Book Center. Responsibilities include the ability to: · Plan, direct, and supervise all activities for management of library service for the blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped and learning disabled residents of the Talking Book Center service area. · Develop, manage, control, and evaluate the Talking Book Center’s annual budget and plan of service; prepare monthly, quarterly, annual or other reports as required by the Illinois State Library and the Alliance Library System, plus other reports and surveys as required by the National Library Service. · Maintain a positive working relationship with the Alliance Library System, its members, Illinois Talking Book Centers, and National Agencies; serve as a member of the Management Team. · Other duties as assigned. The ideal applicant would possess the following: · Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library program required; five to seven years library experience in a professional position, five to seven years management experience; or any equivalent combination of experience. · Broad understanding of the multi-type library structure; broad understanding of local, state, and national library trends. · Ability to plan, delegate, supervise, and lead personnel in a manner which will gain respect. · Ability to effectively present and communicate ideas, concepts, and policies both internally and externally, verbally and in writing. · Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. · Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, and procedures. · Ability to obtain a valid Illinois driver’s license and have a minimum of one year driving experience. The salary range for this position is $59,000-74,000 per year. Starting pay will be based on qualifications and experience. Alliance Library System offers the following benefits: · 7 ½ hour work day · Health, dental and vision insurance · 13 paid holidays · 25 paid vacation days · 2 paid personal days · 12 paid sick days · Participation in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) · Participation in pre-tax retirement savings plans Funding for the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center is based on Federal and State monies. These positions have only been funded through spring 2011. Please send resume, letter of application and three references to: Via Mail: Morgan Cadwalader Human Resources Administrator Alliance Library System 600 High Point Lane East Peoria, IL 61611 Via Email: Morgan Cadwalader: mcadwalader@alliancelibrarysystem.com Via Fax: Morgan Cadwalader: 309.694.9230 All applications are due by 12:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2010. |
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Restructuring Plan Report #6 - Design Team and ALS SWOT |
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Please click here to view the latest Restructuring Plan Report. This is the 6th report in the state-wide efforts to find a permanent solution for Illinois Library Systems....Kitty |
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Restructuring Plan Report #5 |
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Please click here to view the latest Restructuring Plan Report. This is the 5th report about the financial situation systems are in state-wide and efforts to find a permanent solution....Kitty |
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Restructuring Plan Report #4 |
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Please click here to view the attached Restructuring Plan Report from last Thursday’s workshop in Princeton. This is the 4th report about the ALS financial situation....Kitty |
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ALS Strategic Restructuring Workshop Agenda for June 3rd |
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The ALS Strategic Restructuring Workshop will be held on June 3rd at Princeton Public Library in Princeton, IL. Please click here to view the attached agenda. |
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Wilson Select Plus renewal information is finally here! |
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Please note that the pricing is the same as last year but will be pro-rated to a 9 month subscription. This is in an effort to get the purchase on a more regular billing cycle. Also, current subscribers will be automatically renewed—if your library would like to opt out of the subscription, please contact Amanda McKay (email amandamckay@lcls.org or phone 618-656-3216, ext. 143). New subscribers are also welcome! See pricing schedule. |
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