Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. - Working to reopen the libraries in Josephine County

Help wanted: Supervising Librarian

JCLI is now accepting applications for a full-time/part-time/job-share Supervising Librarian to facilitate the reopening of the Grants Pass branch library in a county of 82,000 residents.

This position will provide leadership in a wide range of professional public library services, including technical services, circulation, and reporting to JCLI. The position is also responsible for supervision, training, and scheduling of staff and volunteers. It requires broad knowledge of the principles, practices, and philosophy of public library operations. Also desirable is knowledge of reference services, cataloging, and collections management of print and non-print materials. JCLI is seeking an adventurous, flexible, creative, innovative, and community-oriented librarian to coordinate resumption of library functions.

Minimum Qualifications: ALA Master of Library Science and at least three years experience, including two years of lead or supervisory experience. In lieu of the above, equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience may be substituted.

Hours are to be established with the JCLI Board, and salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience, with a base of $20.00/hour.

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to JCLI Jobs, P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528. Position open until filled.

Membership drive update

Since the start of our membership drive on June 6, our community has responded with $89,718 in memberships and sponsorships! This brings the total cash raised (since last September) to $179,451. Counting pledges and in-kind contributions, the total as of July 31 is $238,492. We're making great progress!

But we still have a ways to go. Our scant bare-bones budget proposal says we need the equivalent of at least $335,000 to open those doors. Help us do just that -- if you have not yet made your membership contribution, please make your check out to Josephine Community Libraries, and mail it to Josephine Community Libraries, P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528. You can also click the Donate button on this Web page to make a secure contribution online using your debit card, credit card, or PayPal account.

Annual membership levels are as follows: Sustaining Member $1 to $200, Bronze Member $201 to $500, Silver Member $501 to $1000, Gold Member $1001 to $5000, and Platinum Member at $5001 and up. Whether or not a person is a member, everyone in the county will be able to use the services of the library. All membership contributions are tax-deductible.

Big thanks go to the generous sponsors of our membership campaign: Evergreen Federal Bank, Hart Insurance, Grants Pass Clinic, and Grants Pass Friends of the Library.

The next two board meetings will be 7 pm on August 19 and August 26.

Board meetings are held at 7 pm every Tuesday at the library office at Parkway Village, 1519 NE F Street, Grants Pass. Parkway Village is at the corner of Grants Pass Parkway and F Street. The library office is in the courtyard behind the Gooseberries grocery store.

Any persons interested in reopening the Josephine Community Libraries are very welcome to attend. For more information, please send e-mail to info@josephinelibrary.org.

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In May 2007, libraries in Josephine County were closed due to lack of funding and they remain closed to this day. In September 2007, committed community members formed Josephine Community Libraries, Inc., a nongovernmental nonprofit organization dedicated to reopening and operating the libraries in Josephine County.
Become a Member Use your PayPal account or major debit or credit card to make a secure online membership contribution. Learn about other ways to help reopen the libraries in Josephine County. The mission of Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. is to facilitate the opening and to ensure long-term operations of a public library system serving Josephine County, while adhering to its core values of integrity, credibility, and accountability. Download the Josephine Community Libraries brochure (pdf, 132kb) Download frequently asked questions about Josephine Community Libraries (pdf, 38kb). Oakview Gardens parking lot sale The residents of Oakview Gardens Senior Housing sponsored a parking lot sale to benefit JCLI from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 9. Oakview Gardens is located at 401 NE Anderson Street (behind Staples) in Grants Pass. Special thanks go to organizers Janice Gutenberg and Lenny Waghorn. Web site hosted by RogueLink.net of Grants Pass.		Help wanted: Supervising Librarian JCLI is now accepting applications for a full-time/part-time/job-share Supervising Librarian to facilitate the reopening of the Grants Pass branch library in a county of 82,000 residents. This position will provide leadership in a wide range of professional public library services, including technical services, circulation, and reporting to JCLI. The position is also responsible for supervision, training, and scheduling of staff and volunteers. It requires broad knowledge of the principles, practices, and philosophy of public library operations. Also desirable is knowledge of reference services, cataloging, and collections management of print and non-print materials. JCLI is seeking an adventurous, flexible, creative, innovative, and community-oriented librarian to coordinate resumption of library functions. Minimum Qualifications: ALA Master of Library Science and at least three years experience, including two years of lead or supervisory experience. In lieu of the above, equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience may be substituted. Hours are to be established with the JCLI Board, and salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience, with a base of $20.00/hour. Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to JCLI Jobs, P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528. Position open until filled. Membership drive update Since the start of our membership drive on June 6, our community has responded with $89,718 in memberships and sponsorships! This brings the total cash raised (since last September) to $179,451. Counting pledges and in-kind contributions, the total as of July 31 is $238,492. We're making great progress! But we still have a ways to go. Our scant bare-bones budget proposal says we need the equivalent of at least $335,000 to open those doors. Help us do just that -- if you have not yet made your membership contribution, please make your check out to Josephine Community Libraries, and mail it to Josephine Community Libraries, P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528. You can also click the Donate button on this Web page to make a secure contribution online using your debit card, credit card, or PayPal account. Annual membership levels are as follows: Sustaining Member $1 to $200, Bronze Member $201 to $500, Silver Member $501 to $1000, Gold Member $1001 to $5000, and Platinum Member at $5001 and up. Whether or not a person is a member, everyone in the county will be able to use the services of the library. All membership contributions are tax-deductible. Big thanks go to the generous sponsors of our membership campaign: Evergreen Federal Bank, Hart Insurance, Grants Pass Clinic, and Grants Pass Friends of the Library. Next board meeting to be held Tuesday August 19 The next two board meetings will be 7 pm on August 19 and August 26. Board meetings are held at 7 pm every Tuesday at the library office at Parkway Village, 1519 NE F Street, Grants Pass. Parkway Village is at the corner of Grants Pass Parkway and F Street. The library office is in the courtyard behind the Gooseberries grocery store. Any persons interested in reopening the Josephine Community Libraries are very welcome to attend. For more information, please send e-mail to info@josephinelibrary.org.