Thousand Oaks, CA - Job Announcement

[CHRIS STENSVOLD]

There is one full-time librarian position and several hourly, part-time
librarian openings within  Information and Children's Services at the Grant
R. Brimhall Library of the Thousand Oaks Library System.  The purpose
of this recruitment is to establish an eligibility list from which the current
hourly and full-time vacancies may be filled as well as future Librarian
vacancies that may occur over the next six months.  The part-time staff
would work Reference Desks primarily evenings and weekends
between 10 to 15 hours per week at $20.00 per hour.
At a pay range of $2755-3443 per month, the full-time librarian duties
include provision of general and in-depth reference and reader's
advisory service, online searching using a variety of databases,
selection of print and non-print materials for both children and adults, and
planning and presenting appropriate library programs to the public.

Qualifications (for both positions) include knowledge of current trends,
principles and practices of public librarianship; general and specialized
reference and bibliographic sources for all age groups; classification and
cataloging principles; indexing procedures and practices; modern
technologies including the use of standard online research sources and
the Internet; reader's advisory methodology and theory; reference
interviewing techniques, and current publishing trends.

The positions require the ability to conduct reference interviews and
recommend appropriate resources; establish and maintain good rapport
with the general public and staff; interpret library policies to the public;
communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; and portray a
service-oriented, helpful attitude at public service desks and over the
telephone.

The full-time position also requires knowledge of principles and methods
of collection development and the ability to plan and present informational
or children's programs or tours; prepare specialized bibliographies and
pathfinders; effectively evaluate library services and programs; promote
interest in library services and participate in functional activities of the
library.

Education and experience (for both positions): Posession of an
ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library Science.  A valid Class C
California driver's license required.  A minimum of one year of public
library reference experience.

The City of Thousand Oaks offers a generous benefit package and the
policy is to promote equal employment opportunity to all without regard to
sex, sexual preference, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, disabiltiy, medical condition or other non-merit
factors.

Incorporated in 1964, the City of Thousand Oaks is a General Law City
located in Ventura County, 27 miles east of Ventura and 36 miles west of
Los Angeles.  Nestled in the beautiful Conejo Valley, the City's 112,000
residents enjoy an ideal climate and an abundance of recreational
facilities and cultural attractions.  The community encompasses 55
square miles and offers diversified commercial shopping, modern school
systems and a wide range of housing opportunities.

To apply, a City application and supplemental application form must be
received in the Human Resources Office by Friday, September 11, 1998,
by 5:30 p.m.  Faxed resumes/applications will not be accepted.  Apply to:
Human Resources Office, City of Thousand Oaks, 2100 Thousand Oaks
Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 449-2144.