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The above information
is a mock-up, but gives an idea of the methods by which patrons or, more
likely, their employers will contact the library.
Librarian:
The
person needed for this position will need to have an unusual skill set for
a librarian. The librarian will need to be able to do all of the following:
- Web design and
maintenance. The Rangely Public Library (RPL) has no website, so the
librarian will be responsible for all web-related issues needed to manage
and respond to online business. Forms will need to be designed, and
email will need to be managed. The site will need to be maintained year-round.
- Be responsible
for the answering machine. Take messages, and maintain a log of calls.
- Have bilingual
skills in Spanish and English. Literacy and English as a Second Language
skills would be desirable.
- Be organized and
responsible. A daily itinerary would need to be available to RPL library
personnel. If the librarian has trouble on the road, the RPL staff would
know where to direct emergency service officers for assistance.
- Be able to read
Bureau of Land Management maps, as service stops can be in very remote
areas on service roads. State maps don't show most of the roads that
would be used.
- Have good driving
skills to handle dirt roads, mountainous terrain, and sudden changes
in weather. Be able to do basic auto maintenance such as changing tires
and installing chains.
- Know how to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
- Maintain consistent
records, both written and on a laptop computer. Due to the mountainous
landscape here, wireless devices work intermittently, if at all. The
librarian cannot count on being able to connect from any locations to
use a laptop, and would need to have an orderly system of written records
that could later be entered into the computer records.
- Develop and put
into action promotions of the library. Writing, graphic, and speaking
skills would be assets for this part of the program.
- Have basic library
operational skills: interlibrary loans, search, reference, filing, materials
management, record keeping.
Mode
of operation: The
ideal schedule would involve delivery and pickup of materials by the librarian
once every three weeks. A rotating schedule would allow for visiting
one county route per week. Weather could alter the schedule, as sudden
rainstorms turn serviceable dirt roads into impassable gumbo clay in a
flash.
Materials could be
requested in person, by phone, or by email. The librarian would work three
days a week on the road, and two days in the library office June, July,
and August. Hours in May and September would be fewer, as the driving
duties would lessen, and require only local trips to pick up and return
materials as needed. During the rest of the year, only simple maintenance
of the website would be needed. Promotional activities would be developed
during the off-season, as well.
The Alone
on the Range library project would be sponsored by the Rangely
Public Library, Rangely, Colorado.
Rangely Public Library
109 E. Main St. Rangely, CO 81648
970.675.8811
TBA, Director
Library
Hours:
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays
until 8:00 p.m.
Saturday10:00
a.m.until 3:00 p.m.
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