[Baynet] Librarian I applications will be accepted until September 18, 2009 (Oakland Public Library, California)

[Hersh, Daniel]

Librarian I Civil Service Exam Recruitment & Application Period

Open until September 18, 2009

 

 

Come and be a part of a passionate, people-oriented, buoyant team of
librarians and support staff who represent the Oakland Public Library's
commitment to service and vision for lifelong learning.

 

The Oakland Public Library seeks dedicated and talented Librarian I's
who are enthusiastic about serving the citizens of the communities
within the City of Oakland by delivering top-notch customer service,
upholding their public services commitment to our patrons, and by making
a difference in the lives of library users.

 

The Oakland Public Library has a main library, 15 neighborhood branches,
an African American Museum & Library, and an adult literacy program. We
currently employ approximately 488 employees and offer a very
competitive salary and benefits package for full-time and permanent
part-time civil service employees. 

 

 

Job Details:

 

Librarian I's may be assigned as an adult reference, children's or teen
librarian of the Main Library and/or branch libraries, Children's and
Teen Services, Literacy and Disability Services and Technical and
Special Services. Librarian I's may also provide lead direction to a
paraprofessional, or clerical staff. 

 

There are several vacancies currently at the Oakland Public Library,
including Elmhurst Branch, Golden Gate Branch, Lakeview Branch, Melrose
Branch, M.L. King Branch, Montclair Branch, and Teen Services; however,
these vacancies could shift to other positions before the hiring process
is completed.

 

The salary range for this classification is $28.94 - $35.55 per hour.
The application deadline is Friday, September 18, 2009 at 5 pm.
Application materials must be received at the City of Oakland Office of
Personnel by the deadline.  The full job announcement can be found at
http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/jobs/default.asp
<http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/jobs/>  .  

 

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the Librarian I
classification, as follows:

 

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the
following minimum qualifications is acceptable:

 

Education: A Master's degree in library science from an American Library
Association accredited graduate program is required.  Job training
and/or special courses in library needs of the community, specialized
areas of library services or technical areas are desirable. Applicants
must submit verification of their MLS/MLIS degree, (i.e., graduate
transcripts and/or a copy of diploma or verification from the college or
university attended).  

 

Note: Several of the current vacancies are looking for proficiency in
Spanish and/or Cantonese, and special skills as a children's librarian.

 

Application materials for civil service employment generally consist of
the City of Oakland application, a City of Oakland Supplemental
Questionnaire (included in the full job announcement) and possible
additional pages for selective certification(s) in a language and/or
specialized skill. .The application form can be found at City of Oakland
Application
<http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/jobs/docs/cityapp_printable_ro.doc
>  and the City Employment Information Pamphlet is at Employment
Information Packet <http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/jobs/eip.asp> .
You may also elect to complete the on-line application program according
to the provided instructions on the City of Oakland website: Online
Application Instructions
<http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/jobs/instructions.asp> . These
materials are also available at the Oakland Public Library Main Library
(125 14th Street) on the 2nd floor in the Financial & Administrative
Services Office. For your convenience, the Financial & Administrative
Services Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm to obtain
application materials or to ask for assistance with this civil service
employment process.  

 

For additional assistance, please contact the Oakland Public Library
Human Resources Manager, Crystal Ramie-Adams, at 510-238-6716 or
cramie at oaklandnet.com <mailto:cramie at oaklandnet.com>  .

 

Come and see what the Oakland Public Library has to offer, and apply for
civil service employment at www.oaklandlibrary.org
<http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/> . Come experience our diverse
communities and realize the many possibilities!

 

 

Oakland Public Library

CITY OF OAKLAND

Your City. Your Career.

 

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