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Branch Manager - Sissonville Branch Library

The Branch Manager is responsible to plan and implement the provisions of all public service functions and to oversee daily operations at the assigned branch.

This position’s primary responsibilities will be generally diversified and complex activities to include supervision and serving as a resource for branch staff. Exercises a high degree of independence with infrequent/indirect supervision to meet system goals and service needs. Maintains relationships and effective communication with outside sources and contacts. Work will be broad in scope and require initiative and the ability to identify potential problems and conduct research to determine/recommend solutions as well as analysis and planning.

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Library Assistant II - Dunbar Branch Library

This position is part-time, typically 20 hours per week, and requires scheduling flexibility to include weekend and evenings.  A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required. This position is at the Dunbar Branch Library, and the hourly rate is $10.00 an hour.

It is essential that candidates have at least one year public service experience, exhibit basic skills for general computer use, and be knowledgeable of English grammar and numerical filing procedures.

It is preferred that the desired candidate have some experience in a library setting or with library classification systems, but it is not a requirement.

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Janitor - Main Library

This position is full-time (37.5 hours a week) and requires scheduling flexibility to include weekend and evenings.  This position is at the Main Library, and the hourly rate is $9.25 an hour.

Candidates must have the ability to speak clearly and courteously and possess basic computer skills to access work email.  It is essential for the candidate to have experience in the cleaning or maintenance field, preferably two years of experience in janitorial work or a related field.

The desired candidate would assure that the facility is clean and attractive to the public by implementing a routine janitorial task schedule, to include cleaning floors, restrooms, spot-cleaning as needed, and emptying trash, among other tasks.

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Adult Programming Librarian - Main Library

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week).  The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.  It is preferred that the candidate have a minimum of two years’ of customer service experience.

This position’s primary responsibilities will be generally diversified and complex activities to include participation in collection management, planning and coordinating adult programs for the Main Library and the library system, including the IDEA Lab, working regularly at the Reference Desk providing assistance to library patrons, and any other duties within the scope of this position.

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Library Assistant II - Elk Valley Branch

This position is part-time, typically 20 hours per week, and requires scheduling flexibility to include weekend and evenings.  A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required. This position is at the Elk Valley Branch Library, and the hourly rate is $10.00 an hour.

It is essential that candidates have at least one year public service experience, exhibit basic skills for general computer use, and be knowledgeable of English grammar and numerical filing procedures.

It is preferred that the desired candidate have some experience in a library setting or with library classification systems, but it is not a requirement.

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Branch Janitor - Dunbar Branch Library

This position is part-time, typically 20 hours per week, and requires scheduling flexibility to include weekend and evenings.  This position is at the Dunbar Branch Library, and the hourly rate is $9.25 an hour.

Candidates must have the ability to speak clearly and courteously and possess basic computer skills to access work email.  It is essential for candidate to have experience in the cleaning or maintenance field, preferably two years of experience in janitorial work or a related field.

The desired candidate would promote excellent customer service within the library building by assuring that the facility is clean and attractive to the public by implementing a routine janitorial task schedule, to include cleaning floors, restrooms, spot-cleaning as needed, and emptying trash, to name a few tasks.

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Security Officer - Cross Lanes Branch Library

This position is part-time (typically 12 hours per week) and requires scheduling flexibility.  The hourly rate is $12. Candidates must provide proof of a valid driving license with a clean driving record and pass a criminal background check.

Candidates must have a high school diploma.  Experience working in a related position and ability to demonstrate knowledge of the provision of safety/security services is also required.

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Charleston Town Center Level Two, Near Talbots
304-343-4646
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Clendenin Branch Library
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107 Koontz Ave. Clendenin, WV 25045
304-548-6370
Cross Lanes Branch Library
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5449 Big Tyler Road Cross Lanes, WV 25313
304-776-5999
Dunbar Branch Library
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301 12th Street Mall Dunbar, WV 25064
304-766-7161
Elk Valley Branch Library
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313 The Crossings Mall Elkview, WV 25071
304-965-3636
Glasgow Branch Library
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129 4th Avenue
Glasgow, WV 25086

304-595-3131
Marmet Branch Library
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9303 Oregon Avenue Marmet, WV 25315
304-949-6628
Nitro Public Library
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1700 Park Avenue
Nitro, WV 25143

304-755-4432
Riverside Public Library
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1 Warrior Way, Suite 104
Belle, WV 25015

304-949-2400
Sissonville Branch Library
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1 Tinney Lane Charleston, WV 25312
304-984-2244
St. Albans Branch Library
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602 4th Street
St. Albans, WV 25177

304-722-4244
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