Lego Bricks Wanted!!

We are looking for permanent donations of new or gently-used LEGO bricks. Old sets, new sets, mismatched jumbles, wheels, people, specialty sets, Duplo – we’ll be thrilled to accept all the LEGO bricks you can find!

Please bring donations to the Olean Public Library’s Information Desk.
We will happily provide a receipt for your donation.

Watch for LEGO Club coming this summer @ the library…

Part Time Librarian Position Available

The Olean Public Library is seeking a part time librarian to provide reference service and computer instruction.

Duties:

•  Provide reference and readers’ advisory service
•  Provide instruction in both print and electronic resources
•  Provide individual assistance and instruction, including one-on-one computer tutoring, to meet the needs and abilities of patrons using the library’s public computer center. Areas of instruction will include, but not be limited to, the following: basic computer skills; setting up and using e-mail; searching the Internet; and using Microsoft Office applications.
•  Other duties as assigned

Skills Required:

• Strong public service orientation
• Tact and courtesy in dealing with the public
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to communicate library policies and procedures to the public
• Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Schedule:
Includes some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:
ALA accredited MLS and NYS Public Librarian Certificate preferred, but will consider a student enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school.

Position available immediately. Resumes accepted until position is filled. Send resume and cover letter to:

Kim Mahar
Assistant Director
Olean Public Library
134 N. 2nd Street
Olean, NY 14760
716-372-0200
kmahar@oleanlibrary.org
http://www.oleanlibrary.org

Pictures from Author Ann McCauley’s vis

Pictures from Author Ann McCauley’s visit this weekend: http://ow.ly/aKlf6

ATTENTION!!

During the next few weeks the Library is replacing its boiler.  We will not have heat in the building.  We hope to stay open as much as possible although if it gets cold we may close.  Changes to Library hours will be posted.  Please monitor the Library’s website, this page, and the news media for developments on Library Hours during this period.

We are sorry for the inconvenience!

New Large Print Books November 2010

BLOWN AWAY by Sharon Sala

BODY WORK by Sara Paretsky

DJIBOUTI by Elmore Leonard

EXCLUSIVE by Fern Michaels

FRAGILE BEASTS by Tawni O’Dell

GHOST MOON by Heather Graham

HEART’S DIVIDED by Joanne Sundell

LOST EMPIRE by Clive Cussler

MIDNIGHT CRYSTAL by Jayne Castle (Jayne Ann Krentz)

MY NAME IS MEMORY by Ann Brashares

RULE’S BRIDE by Kat Martin

THE SEARCH by Nora Roberts

THE SECRET DUKE by Jo Beverley

SUMMER BRIDES by Susan Wiggs

TORN APART by Sharon Sala