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Date:       2000-07-31 20:56:52
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Subject: On-Call Librarian position - Los Gatos, California

Librarian (On-Call), Los Gatos Public Library, Los Gatos, CA

Salary: $19.43 - $24.80 per hour.  At-will position does not receive 
benefits.  On-Call to work mostly nights and weekends on an "as 
needed" basis.

How to apply: Persons interested in applying for this position should 
obtain a Town applications from the Human Resources Department at 110 
E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-6838.  Resumes will not 
be accepted in lieu of a Town of Los Gatos application.  Applications 
are accepted on an on-going basis.  Immediate response is encouraged.

Essential functions: The Librarian may evaluate patron needs and 
assist patrons in locating information or materials; provide readers' 
advisory services; select library materials from assigned sections of 
professional review sources; weed assigned sections of the collection 
and make decisions regarding replacement materials; catalog and 
classify materials. Further, the Librarian may perform any of the 
duties set forth in the class specifications for Associate Librarian, 
Library Assistant, or Library Clerk.  Other responsibilities: the 
Librarian may participate in identifying community needs and 
interests; may develop specialized programs for specific patron 
groups; may train and provide technical assistance to 
non-professional staff assigned to a particular service; and perform 
other related duties as assigned.

Job-related and essential qualifications: Master's of Library Science 
Cdegree from an accredited college or university or equivalent. 
Knowledge of: principles and practices of professional library work; 
cataloging and classification systems; reference techniques and 
resources; a variety of reading material; principles and techniques 
of collection development; basic principles of supervision and 
effective training techniques.  Ability to: effectively provide 
services in an assigned program area; effectively promote usage of 
library facilities and involvement in its program; assess community 
needs and interest and determine local and regional resources 
available tomeet them; reason logically to define problems and reach 
valid conclusions for solving them in a library setting; supervise 
the work of others; work irregular hours; maintain effective working 
relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, experience and skills desired: One year of professional 
library experience; possession of a valid State of California Class C 
driver's license.

Physical demands: Employee must be able to sit: sit at desk for long 
periods of time, repetitively use fingers and/or wrists and hands 
while twisting or applying pressure, have rapid mental-muscular 
coordination; speak clearly, hear well, have depth perception, 
distinguish shades, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Work environment: Employee works indoors, in direct contact with 
other Town personnel, without close supervision.

Examination process: Applications that demonstrate the best 
combination of qualifications and experience in relation to the 
requirements of the position will be invited to participate in the 
examination process.  Depending upon the number of appliations 
received, the examination may consist of an application screening, 
written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any related 
combination.

Employment eligibility verification: Federal law required that 
employers verify employment eligibility of new employees within 3 
days of hiring.  If hired you will be required to submit written 
proof of your identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 
Written proof includes but is not limited to a social security card 
or birth and valid driver's license, or a United States passport. 
This is a requirement of U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens alike. 
For more information, contact Human Resources or your local I.N.S. 
office.

About the Town: Nestled in the western foothills of Santa Clara 
County, The Town of Los Gatos covers approximately 13 square miles 
and has a resident population of approximately 30,122.  Located 
convenient to amenities of the entire Bay Area, Los Gatos is within 
an hour's drive of San Francisco and one-half hour's drive of beach 
communities, offering suburban living to those employed in the 
prosperous Bay Area.  The Town  was incorporated in 1887 and operates 
under a Council-Manager form of government.  Local schools are 
academic leaders in the State.

Reasonable accommodation: the Human Resources Department will make 
reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons 
with disabilities.  Please contact the Human Resources Department of 
any special needs in advance by calling (408) 354-6832.

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