Month: April 2014

Anchorage Public Library Job Openings

I thought this might be of interest to FLIP members. Note that the Girdwood position does not require an MLS. Please contact Elizabeth Nicolai at the contact information below if you have any questions.

Anchorage Public Library has some fantastic job openings that you might want to apply for.

We are recruiting a Youth Services Programming Librarian (Professional Librarian II). This position works at the Loussac Library on programs for Loussac and much of the system, including coordinating the summer reading program.
http://tinyurl.com/ky9v43u

The Mountain View and Muldoon Branch Library manager positions are still open.
http://tinyurl.com/lqk8g4t

For the Girdwood Branch Library, we are recruiting a branch supervisor (no MLS required).
http://tinyurl.com/lp6daqt

Please contact me if you have any questions about these positions or anything about the Anchorage Public Library. And please do share these with your professional networks if you know someone who might be interested!

Thank you,
Elizabeth

Elizabeth Moreau Nicolai
Youth Services Coordinator
Anchorage Public Library
3600 Denali St
Anchorage, AK 99503
907-343-2840

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