My husband and I have made the very difficult decision to relocate to Chicago. Mike received an incredible job offer and the chance to be close to my family was something that we just couldn't pass up. My last day at Temple Israel will be November 7. I will be starting a new job as the Preschool Liaison Librarian at the Des Plaines (IL) Public Library on November 19. It is extremely difficult for me to give up this dream job that I have had for the last 10 years and to leave all of my wonderful colleagues and friends, but I am confident that this is the best thing for our family and our future.
Below is the job posting for the position of Director of the Libraries & Media Center at Temple Israel. If anyone is interested in one of the best synagogue library jobs in the country, please submit your resume. Im happy to speak with anyone about the position, Temple Israel, and the Detroit Jewish community. I feel a tremendous debt of gratitude for the opportunities that AJL has provided me towards personal and professional growth. Even though I will no longer be working in a Jewish library I do plan to continue my involvement in AJL and of course in the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee. And, I will see you all at the AJL Convention in Cleveland! Thank you all for your continued support and friendship! Rachel Kamin, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee The Association of Jewish Libraries c/o The Temple Israel Libraries & Media Center 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323 248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax) <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Director, Libraries & Media Center Temple Israel, a large, vibrant Reform congregation in suburban Detroit, Michigan, seeks a Director of Libraries & Media Center with leadership talent and experience to continue the vision of the libraries. The Director is a member of the Professional Staff of Temple Israel and reports to the Executive Director. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Collaborate with clergy, staff, and faculty to support early childhood center and K-12 curriculum, adult education, and community programs. - Perform weekly library visits for Sunday School, Hebrew School, and Early Childhood Center students. - Maintain reading incentive programs and plan storytime events and outreach programming for patrons of all ages. - Manage book clubs for adults and children. - Plan annual Chanukah and Passover Book Fairs. - Arrange for several author visits throughout the year. - Select and catalog all print and audio-visual materials for 6,000 volume childrens collection and 10,000 volume adult collection. - Perform major weeding and upgrade to new automation software. - Create bibliographies, promotional materials, press releases, and submissions for the Temple Messenger. - Perform reference interviews and assist patrons with library resources. - Prepare annual budget. - Supervise one paraprofessional staff member, student aides, and numerous volunteers. The Director of the Libraries and Media Center is a full-time position, including some nights and weekends. Qualified candidates must have an MLS from an ALA-accredited school and excellent organization and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point) required; knowledge of Judaic literature desirable. Competitive salary with benefits. Submit resume, cover letter, and three references to: David Tisdale, Executive Director Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax) <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
