[Web4lib] RE: [Publib] Job listing- Webmaster in CT
Dan Lester
dan at riverofdata.com
Mon Jul 9 15:07:18 EDT 2007
Or course if passing the Civil Service Exam is a requirement for the
job....then it is the same thing...just paying a different piper.
Monday, July 9, 2007, 11:46:06 AM, you wrote:
> In Minnesota, there is a fee to take a Civil Service Exam, which is
> different than applying for a position. There is no fee to apply for
> any State position, whether it's in a Library or State University or in
> any of the other State Job Listings.
> Deb Bergeron
> Turner,Kathleen wrote:
>> I just took a look at the employment section of our city website
>> (Philadelphia) and discovered that there is a $35 application fee to
>> take the competitive exam that is required for most civil service jobs
>> in the city -- I assume this would apply to most jobs in the city
>> library system.
>>
>> Maybe this isn't all that unusual.
>>
>> Kathleen
>>
>>
>> Kathleen H. Turner
>> Web/Education Librarian
>> W.W. Hagerty Library
>> 33rd and Market Streets
>> Philadelphia, PA 19104-2875
>>
>> Tel: 215.895.6783
>> Fax: 215.895.2070
>> khturner at drexel.edu
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
>> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Darby
>> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 1:25 PM
>> To: publib at webjunction.org; web4lib at webjunction.org
>> Subject: Re: [Web4lib] RE: [Publib] Job listing- Webmaster in CT
>>
>> I'm sure it's some requirement of their HR overlords, but this
>> nickle-and-dime approach to the application process does not inspire
>> confidence--My God, what if my mouse breaks? Will they replace it?
>> Or will I have to learn keyboard shortcuts until the next fiscal year?
>>
>> On 7/9/07, Bill Drew <bill.drew at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Good way to keep out the riff-raff! (GRIN) It does seem very
>>> counter-intuitive.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Wilfred (Bill) Drew
>>> Associate Librarian, Systems and Reference Morrisville State College
>>> Library
>>> E-mail: bill.drew at gmail.com
>>> AOL Instant Messenger:BillDrew4
>>> My Wiki: http://billdrew.pbwiki.com
>>> Wireless Librarian: http://people.morrisville.edu/~drewwe/wireless/
>>> Library: http://library.morrisville.edu/
>>> SUNYConnect: http://www.sunyconnect.suny.edu/ My
>>> Blog:http://babyboomerlibrarian.blogspot.com
>>> Al Gore quoting an African proverb: "If you want to go quickly, go
>>>
>> alone.
>>
>>> But if you want to go far, go together."
>>>
>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
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Dan mailto:dan at riverofdata.com
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