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Summer Reading Program 2019

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Children through 4th grade

Check out books to receive weekly prizes!

Special programs Thursdays from 1:15-1:45

(after Picnic in the Park)

Tweens & Teens

5th through 12th grade

Check out books to receive weekly prizes!

Fill out 1 Captain’s log page weekly for drawing

Special programs Thursdays from 2:00-3:00

(after Picnic in the Park)

Adults

Fill out Tic Tac Toe board for weekly drawing

Special programs select evenings

Power Library Feature

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Health & Wellness Resource Center

Discover reliable health information through access to full-text articles of nursing and allied health journals, pamphlets, newsletters, periodicals, newspapers, encyclopedias, and more. This comprehensive consumer health resource provides accurate, authoritative information on a full range of health-related issues, including diseases, disorders, traditional and alternative therapies, and current hot topics.

A broad collection of full-text reference works is included, providing access to such texts as:

  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Environmental Health
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Prescription Drugs

Content is added daily to ensure that researchers receive the most up-to-date health content including a robust selection of video and audio content. Searches also can be limited to Spanish language resources.

NOW HIRING- PART TIME LIBRARY CLERK

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DESCRIPTION:
McCord Memorial Library is seeking a part-time library clerk to work 6 – 12 weekday hours &  weekend hours on rotation.

The candidate should function well in a busy environment and enjoy working with the public.
Candidate must be flexible, computer literate, Internet-savvy, and able to provide accurate answers to a variety of in-person and telephone queries.

Public interaction experience is essential. Working hours will vary depending on programming needs, scheduling, and associated promotional activities and will require evening and weekend hours. This position reports to the Library Director.

REQUIREMENTS:
Physical requirements of this position are the ability to: operate computer equipment and keyboards with ease; handle and move 25 lb. tables; sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time; stoop, and reach in a confined area; wheel books or equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.; operate a variety of
computer and standard office machines.

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Current child abuse clearance, current state background clearance, current federal background clearance.
– Library experience preferred.

WORKING HOURS:
Monday – Thursday 10-8; Friday & Saturday 10-5.

BASE SALARY:
Begin minimum wage

CONTACTS:
Submit questions or cover letter/resume to Mary Kieffer at mccord@ccfls.org with subject heading
“Library Clerk”