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Subject:    Position Announcement (fwd)
From:       Carole King <cking () leo ! vsla ! edu>
Date:       1996-06-28 0:10:56
Message-ID: Pine.3.89.9606280048.S19467-0100000 () nysernet ! org
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Sender: Carole King <cking@leo.vsla.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement

POSITION VACANCY
Public Library of Chesapeake, Virginia

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN III - DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

JOB OBJECTIVE:  Serves as the supervisor of the Reference
Services in the Central Library of the Chesapeake, Virginia
Public Library System.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Manages the Reference Department of the
Central Library; supervises 4 librarians and 7 library
assistants.  The Reference Department includes a Law Library,
State & Federal Documents Depository and local history
collection and serves as a resource to 5 area libraries.
Provides reference service using print and electronic
information sources; provides bibliographic instruction;
prepares reports and bibliographies and participates in
system-wide planning.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Knowledge of
computers, the Internet and electronic reference services is
essential; knowledge of law libraries, government documents and
local history collections highly desirable.  A strong public
service commitment, excellent oral & written communication
skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships
required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:  ALA/MLS Certified as a Professional
Librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia within six weeks of
employment is required.  State Criminal History Record check is
required prior to employment.  3-5 years experience as a
Professional Librarian, preferably in a public library
reference department.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:  One day per month annual leave and one
day per month sick leave accumulation; 10 1/2 days paid holidays
per year, medical and dental insurance, Virginia retirement
plan.  Annual Salary:  $29,650.00  AA/EOE

CLOSING DATE:  July 12, 1996

TO APPLY:  Request application form by WRITING:  City of
Chesapeake, Department of Personnel, P.O. Box 15225,
Chesapeake, VA 23328 or CALL: 804-382-6492.  Application and
resume must be received by the Dept. of Personnel, no later than
July 12, 1996.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION:  Call Charles Anderson,
804-382-6461.

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