[Web4lib] RE: [Publib] Job listing- Webmaster in CT

[Michael McDonnell]

David Kemper wrote:
> Let's hope this is not a new trend.
We might also hope that organizations would help prevent identity theft by:

    * Asking only for the private information they need to make initial
      candidate selection
    * Not asking for private official documents until a letter of offer
      is made (that info is typically required as a condition of
      employment, not for candidate selection)
    * Providing a statement that all applications will be kept in confidence

Identity theft criminals frequently use job ads to gather information.  
That means that job applications should not provide detailed identity 
information in an initial application.  Organizations must realize that 
the best candidates may not apply if the job ad process is risky.

If Danbury is as great a place to work as they claim, they might want to 
create a less risky application process.

>
> On 7/9/07, Cary Gordon <listuser at chillco.com> wrote:
>> Just curious: Is charging job applicants a n application fee a common
>> practice?
>>
>> Cary Gordon
>> The Cherry Hill Company
>> http://www.chillco.com <http://www.chillco.com/>
>>
>>  _____
>>
>> From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org 
>> [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
>> On Behalf Of Sheehan, Kate
>> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 11:23 AM
>> To: web4lib at webjunction.org; publib at webjunction.org;
>> clclist at ctlibrarians.org; conntech at libct.org
>> Subject: [Publib] Job listing- Webmaster in CT
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> We're looking for a Webmaster. Apologies for the cross posting.
>>
>> City of Danbury
>>
>> WEBMASTER
>>
>> Salary $27.79/hour
>>
>> "Leading, Achieving, and Succeeding"
>>
>> Take our Danbury Library website from good to great! The City of 
>> Danbury is
>> currently seeking an innovative, creative and visionary webmaster who 
>> can
>> help us develop the best library website in CT.  We offer a challenging,
>> participatory workplace with an enthusiastic staff that strives to go 
>> beyond
>> traditional library service.  Work requires knowledge of HTML, Adobe
>> PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, JavaScript programming, plus audio & video web
>> content development. MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school 
>> and 2+
>> years experience in web site design required.  In lieu of MLS, will 
>> consider
>> BA/BS degree in graphic design, fine arts, computer science or 
>> related field
>> with 6+ years of graphic design and/or web design.  Bilingual
>> Spanish/Portuguese a plus.   Resumes will only be used in conjunction 
>> with
>> the official application form.  Copy of diploma or transcripts must be
>> submitted with the application.  Application fee: $10.00.  The 
>> required fee
>> must be paid upon submission of the application.  Applications are 
>> available
>> from the Personnel Department, 155 Deer Hill Ave Danbury, CT 06810 or at
>> www.danbury-ct.gov. Last day for filing application:  July 30, 2007, NO
>> LATER THAN 4:30 P.M.  EEO/M-F
>>
>> ---------------------------------
>> Kate Sheehan
>> Coordinator of Library Automation
>> Danbury Library
>> 170 Main St.
>> Danbury, CT 06810
>>
>>
>>
>> 203.796.1607
>>  <mailto:ksheehan at danburylibrary.org> ksheehan at danburylibrary.org
>>
>>
>>
>>  <http://www.danburylibrary.org> http://www.danburylibrary.org
>>  <http://www.myspace.com/danburylibrary>
>> http://www.myspace.com/danburylibrary
>>
>>
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