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Thu Jul 31 20:49:35 1997
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 16:27:01 -0500
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1) Reference Librarian, Mount Holyoke (MA)
2) Librarian I, Public Library (CA)
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From: "Janet L. Ewing" <jewing@mtholyoke.edu>
Subject: POSITION - Reference (fwd)
The following position is now open at Mount Holyoke. Please post for any
interested candidates. THANKS. Janet Ewing (jewing@mtholyoke.edu)
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Reference Position
Mount Holyoke College seeks an energetic and flexible librarian for a ten
month, entry-level position in the Reference Department. As a result of a
recent reorganization, the department now functions as a self-managed team
dedicated to providing high quality and technologically advanced resources
to the college community. Responsibilities for the position include
Reference Desk coverage, library instruction, collection development and
participation in the departmental liaison program. All reference
librarians participate in the planning, evaluation and implementation of
the library's electronic information resources.
The anticipated hiring salary is $27,300. All librarians have non-tenure,
faculty status and enjoy a full range of health insurance, disability and
retirement options.
Qualifications:
MLS required. Excellent instructional, analytical and communication
skills. Enthusiasm, flexibility, team approach, and ability to work with
others in a service oriented environment. Willingness to work some
evenings and weekends. Strong working knowledge of current electronic
information services is essential; familiarity with HTML and WEB
development and a background in the humanities or the arts are highly
desirable.
Environment:
Mount Holyoke College is an independent, liberal arts institution for
women located in Western Massachusetts. The College is part of a Five
College cooperative program along with Amherst, Hampshire, and Smith
Colleges and the University of Massachusetts. The Five College libraries
have a long tradition of sharing resources through reciprocal borrowing
privileges, interlibrary loan, an online public access catalog, and other
electronic resources. The Mount Holyoke Library has recently joined with
Computing and l[nformation Systems, Electronic Services, and the Language
Resource Center, to form a new organization, Library, Information and
Technology Services (LITS), to support the College's information and
technology needs.
The College's workforce consists of 648 women and 398 men, full and
part-time. Mount Holyoke is an Equal OpportunityiMfirmative Action
Employer connitted to multicultural awareness and cultural diversity in
its faculty, staff and students.
Application:
Please send a letter of interest, vita and the names and addresses of
three references to Human Resources Department, Skinner Hall Room 1, Mount
Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 01075. Review of the applications will
begin on August 20, 1997.
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From: Estella Prendez <EstellaP@LHQSMTP.COLAPL.ORG>
Subject: Job Bulletin
This message has been posted to multiple listings.
Please excuse the duplication.
BULLETIN NO.: 461-129
July 28, 1997
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-BULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION
DATE AND THE EXAMINATION NUMBER. IT SUPERSEDES THE
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LIBRARIAN I EXAMINATION NUMBER Q8334P,
POSTED JUNE 24, 1997.
TO APPLY: To obtain an application and schedule an examination
appointment, contact Brenda LaFave at (310) 940-8434, Monday
through Friday, Between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Examinations will
be conducted at the Public Library Headquarters, located at 7400 East
Imperial Highway, Room 223, Downey, California. This examination will
remain open until the needs of the service are met. The next scheduled
examination is on Friday, August 8, 1997.
LIBRARIAN I
Salary: $2,662 - $3,297
Exam No: Q8334P
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Master of
Library Science degree - completion of 36 graduate quarter units in a
library science curriculum leading to a Master of Library Science degree.
LICENSE: A California Class "3" Driver's License may be required.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list for this examination
may be used to fill permanent positions at facilities throughout the County
of Los Angeles.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a
passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible list and,
unless appointed, will appear in the order of their score group for a
period of at least four (4) months following the date of eligibility. No
person may compete in this examination more than once every four (4)
months.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-Reaching materials on high shelves at maximum of six feet above the
floor and reaching materials on floor level shelves in order to weed
shelves and locate collection materials.
- Using ACS computer terminals and other computer generated
equipment; inputting data into a computer terminal; and using
telephone equipment.
- Extensive public and telephone contact requiring verbal and
hearing communication skills. Employees must exhibit a positive
and friendly service approach when dealing with clients.
- Traveling to locations throughout Los Angeles County to attend
meetings, training sessions, and conduct specific assignments.
- Operating audio-visual equipment, photocopy machines,
microfilm/microfiche reader printers and other equipment.
- Preparing various reports.
REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Persons who are successful in this
examination but who do not have a Master of Library Science degree will
be withheld from the eligible list until this degree is obtained.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: This examination will consist of an
interview covering training, experience, personal fitness and general
ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.
Candidates claiming Veteran#s Credit must present a copy of their
honorable discharge or Certificate of Service (DD214) at the time of filing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: It is to your
advantage to fill out your application completely and correctly so
that you receive full credit for your related education and
experience. If your application is incomplete, it may be rejected at any
stage of the selection process. In addition, please submit a resume of
your education and experience and proof of a Master of Library Science
Degree with your application.
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: Immigration law requires that all
persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original
documents to the County which show satisfactory proof of: 1) Identity
and 2) U.S. Citizenship or a legal right to work permanently in the United
States.
