The Berkeley Public Library, established in 1893, has a Central Library and
four branches, Tool Lending Library, Adult Literacy program and free
delivery to residents with disabilities and is one of the most heavily used
public libraries in California.
The Berkeley Public Library currently has two openings for Librarian- 1 in
Art & Music and 1 in Teen Services.
The Librarian in Art & Music may;
- Advise patrons and answers reference questions regarding art & music
subject knowledge;
- Assist in art & music program planning and implementation, including
outreach and public relations work;
- Provide assistance in selection and maintenance of Art & Music collection;
- Assess patron needs and advise them in making effective use of library
resources and services;
- Assist patrons of all ages with reference questions and selection of
library materials;
- Orient patrons to library procedures and practices and specialized
information sources, specialized library material collections, and similar
services;
- Prepare reading lists and bibliographies;
The Librarian in Teen Services may;
- Assess teen patron needs and advise them in making effective use of
library resources and services;
- Assist teen patrons with reference questions and selection of library
materials;
- Orient teen patrons to library procedures and practices and specialized
information sources, specialized library material collections, and similar
services;
- Prepare reading lists and bibliographies;
- Assist in teen program planning and implementation, including outreach and
public relations work;
- Provide assistance in selection and maintenance of teen collections;
SALARY/BENEFITS:
Librarian I: $55,608-$66,672 per year DOE
Librarian II: $61,200-$72,780 per year DOE
Full Med (Kaiser/Health Net) Dental (Delta 90% coverage) Life Insurance
CalPERS (2.7% @ 55), Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP), IRC 401(a)
plan
3 Weeks Vacation, Discounted YMCA membership, transit subsidy and more.
**For those of you attending the ALA's annual conference in Anaheim, swing
by our booth in the Career Placement Center for more information about these
and other positions.
Applications must be received in the City of Berkeley's Human Resources Dept
no later than the closing date (5 P.M.). A complete brochure containing the
job specifications along with required application and supplemental
questionnaire can be found at the City of Berkeley's employment page
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/hr/Jobs/jobslist.htm
For additional information please contact Jenifer Shurson @
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