[Iabs-talk] Illinois Talking Books is looking for bilingual reader advisor - Spanish language

[Patti S Chang]

the job would entail:

 

Under the general direction of the Library Program Administrator, independently performs library work specializing in readers advisory service in fiction and non-fiction subject areas to assist patrons of the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) who have a vision, physical or reading disability that prevents reading standard print material; provides bibliographic searches for TBBS utilizing internally developed standards; assists with development of outreach initiatives; works in partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) to maintain national standards;  researches and refers patrons to appropriate disability agencies. 

 

Works independently and in conjunction with other Readers Advisors to provide telephone and in-person customer service for TBBS by answering questions pertaining to the reading and informational needs of Spanish speaking patrons; conducts introductory patron interviews, adding information to customer database; specializes in title, subject and author searches for material utilizing special databases and a unique circulation system. Discusses reading preferences with patrons, customizing mail-order service details for each individual. Developes book orders for patrons.

 

Specializes in Reader Services to Spanish speaking patrons, must be fluent in written and spoken communication.

 

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/per_d81.pdf 

 

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/per_d176.pdf 

 

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/personnel/class_specs/k5010.pdf  generic description

 

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/personnel/faq.html 

 

K5010 04 IFT 0 13 5 LIBRARY TECHNICAL SPECIALIST REVISED: 07-01-13 (01) 3200.00 (02) 4911.00 38400.00 -  58932.00   salary

 

We need to fill this position ASAP. 

 

Thanks for your help. 

Sharon

 

 

 

Sharon Ruda

Associate Director 
Illinois State Library 
300 South Second Street 
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796
217-782-9435
1-800-665-5576 extension 1
Fax 217-782-6062 
sruda at ilsos.net

http://www.ilbph.org <http://www.ilbph.org/> 

 

Office of the Secretary of State Jesse White

 

 

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