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The PBCLA membership voted the following into office at the June 23, 2010 Annual Meeting, held at the Society of the Four Arts King Library:

President: Phyllis Lilley
President Elect: Laura Brenkus
Secretary: Lyn LaVigne
Academic Director: Leah Plocharczyk
Public Schools Director: Hollyanne Ruffner
Public Library Director: Craig Clark
Public Library Director: Cynthia Cobb

We are grateful for the service provided by those who recently completed terms of service:

Past President: Elena Romeo
President: Ethan Allen
Secretary: Leah Plocharczyk
Academic Director: David Pena
Public Schools Director: Cookie Davis
Public Library Director: Connie Brain
Public Library Director: Karen Spano

Job Exchange News!

The 2010 Annual Summer Job Exchange initiative between the Library Cooperative and PBCLA member libraries is taking a hiatus this year.

We understand that many of our library locations are experiencing increased demand for our services while also facing leaner levels of staffing.  In light of this, it was decided to skip a year and return in 2011 better than ever!  We will also take this time to explore ways to refresh and reinvigorate the program.

Thank you for your understanding, and apologies for those who regularly look forward to "exchanging" each year.

Look for us again in 2011!

The West Palm Beach Public Library seeks an archivist with knowledge and experience related to the preservation and care of special collections to conduct a general preservation assessment of the Florida Collection and Archives, a small collection of paper items that represent the city’s history (mostly annual reports, books, maps & directories). We are looking for a consultant to provide advice about the management and processing needs of the collection, including long-term plans for arrangement and description.

Interested parties should please contact Tracie Seurer at seurert@mycitylibrary.org.

Deadline extended to March 15, 2010

Faculty Librarian Start Date: Fall 2010
Assistant University Librarian - Position # 991244

The faculty line librarian will take the lead in collection development, instructional outreach, and reference for students and faculty of five colleges at Florida Atlantic University's John D. MacArthur partner campus, located in Jupiter, FL. The campus serves a student population of 2,000 commuters and residents, and is home to the Harriet Wilkes Honors College. Also located on the campus are: The Florida Center for Environmental Studies, Scripps Florida Institute, Max Planck Florida Institute, and the Hibel Museum of Art.

The successful candidate will work in a team environment with a cross-trained technical staff. The librarian may serve on library and university wide committees, while also pursuing research, scholarship, and professional expertise. Desirable skills and experience include web site development, teaching, publication, and service within a professional organization. Knowledge of computer systems, graduate study in another discipline, and evidence of initiative-taking will distinguish candidates.

An ALA-accredited MLS or its equivalent, effective communication skills, and schedule flexibility are required for this position.

Salary: $43,00 plus benefits. Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and is committed to the diversity of its workforce. To apply for this position, visit http://www.fau.edu/hr

Through Tuesday, November 24, the Lake Pake Public Library will accept nonperishable, unopened food donations and in return, forgive fines. Proceeds will be given to a local food bank, which is currently low on provisions. For contact information, please visit their web site, http://www.lakepark-fl.gov/default.asp.

The PBCLA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the date for the next 2010 quarterly meeting:

• June 23, 2010 - The Society of the Four Arts, Gioconda and Joseph King Library, business meeting and presentation by author Deborah C. Pollack

Further details will be made available prior to the event.