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Full Time Position Available
LIBRARY ASSISTANT—Circulation/Public Services
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, all tasks that involve circulation of library materials, general reference, overdues, program support, displays, bulletin boards, promotions in the library and online in coordination with Youth Services, Public Services, and Administration. Evening and weekend work hours required as part of 40 hour work schedule.
Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent required. Customer service experience preferred, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and good general computer skills, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, knowledge of authors and books helpful. This is a salaried position which includes benefits. The Buchanan County Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Send a resume with three references before 5:00 PM, Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 to: Buchanan County Public Library, ATTN: Sherry J. Bright, 1185 Poe Town Street, Grundy, VA 24614.
The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors Recognizes September as Library Month
At the Buchanan County Public Library, we believe it takes a community to create a library as wonderful as ours. In celebration of all the support we have received from Buchanan County citizens throughout the years, we are hosting Library Supporter Week from September 10-15, 2018. Every day, we will be celebrating library patrons. Each day that week, we will also be honoring a different group that has helped to make the library what it is today.
Library supporter week will begin with an event honoring BCPL Library Board of Trustees members past and present on Monday, September 10 at 6 pm. This event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of BCPL. On Tuesday, we will be honoring the members of the Friends of BCPL. On Wednesday, we will be honoring members of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors. On Thursday, we will be acknowledging state-level support from the Library of Virginia and the Virginia State Legistlature. On Friday, we will be acknowledging the federal support provided by the Institute of Museums and Libraries. On Saturday, we will be honoring the foundations and civic organizations that have supported the library throughout the years. Each of these groups is instrumental in the library’s continued success.
Throughout Library Supporter Week, the library will be holding Library Fine Forgiveness. During this week, return library items checked out any time from September 2017 to the present and all fines on those items will be removed from your account. Visit or call during this week to have up to $20 in fines waived for overdue items that were returned before September 10, 2018. Monday through Friday September 10 through September 14th , everyone who visits the library in person will be entered into a daily door prize drawing.
Library Supporter Appreciation Week comes to a close with the annual BCPL Mini Con on Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. This year’s con includes a presentation by best-selling author Angela Knight, a visit from the Smoky Mountain Ghostbusters, our annual costume contest, vintage videogames, 80s trivia, crafts for children and adults, and a free bagged lunch.
BCPL will also be issuing new and replacement library cards at no cost during the entire month of September as part of National Library Card Sign-up Month. A library card gives you access to a wide variety of materials in both print and digital formats including books, magazines, audiobooks, movies and TV series, videogames, access to library computers and printing, and much more.
The library staff strives to fulfill our mission to provide “literacy, access to technology, and community building” to the citizens of Buchanan County through a variety of programs and services offered throughout the year. The library offers weekly storytimes for infants and children, school visits, homeschool support, and programs for teens and adults ranging from local history and basic computer skills to craft programs and courses on our 3D printer and Memory Lab. Special family programs are also offered throughout the year, including Summer Reading, BCPL Mini Con, the Pumpkin Carving Party, and Cookies with Santa.
For more information on Library Supporter Week or library programs and services, call the library at 276-935-5721 or visit us at 1185 Poe Town Street, Grundy, VA 24614. We are also available online at www.bcplnet.org and on Facebook.
Maker Camp 2018
The “Avengebugs” are getting ready to Light It Up in our 2018 Maker Camp trailer created by BCPL teen homeschool students. These awesome LED creations are the 1st project in this year’s Maker Camp beginning June 11, 2018. Other projects will include building your own solar car and “Operation”-style circuit game. Maker Camp is a great opportunity for kids and teens to get creative while exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). Contact the library for more information or to sign up for Maker Camp.
We are pleased to inform you that OnePlay is now available. OnePlay offers a digital gaming service, where users can instantly download and play unlimited Android and PC games for free. 
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