[Publib] Children's Librarian - Benicia, Calif.

[Allison Angell]

   Hi,
     The Benicia Public Library is re-opening its search for a Children's Librarian.  I worked in this job for over five years, and I had a really good experience.  Please contact me if you have questions about the job.  Apologies for cross-posting.
     Allison Angell, Head of Youth Services
     Benicia (Calif.) Public Library
     aangell at ci.benicia.ca.us
   
  The City of Benicia seeks a dynamic team player for 
  Children's Librarian (Public Services Librarian I) 
  FINAL FILING DATE: June 22, 2006 (Final Date will be extended if sufficient number of applications are not received by this date)
  
  ABOUT THE POSITION 
  The Benicia Public Library seeks a dynamic individual to perform a wide variety of professional duties with special emphasis on children's services. Under supervision of the Head of Youth Services Librarian, duties include reference service to patrons of all ages (approximately 25% of this position's time is spent at the public service desk), reader's advisory, collection development, storytelling, class visits, and children's programming. 
  Young Benicians and their families are enthusiastic library users, which makes this position especially rewarding as well as challenging. Library services to young people strike a stimulating balance between the traditional and the innovative, so there is plenty of room for creativity. The children's collection is popular (comprising about 40% of the library's total circulation) and children's programming is well-loved (last year, over 200 programs attracted over 6,000 people). The overall atmosphere is supportive: the materials budget is generous; the Friends of the Library provide substantial funding for programs; and other library staff, the administration, and the City recognize the importance of services for young people. 
  
  ABOUT THE LIBRARY 
  The Benicia Public Library is a progressive single-outlet library serving the City of Benicia, CA. The library is open seven days a week with a staff of 22 FTE, supplemented by an active body of teen and adult volunteers. Circulation has grown consistently since the new building opened in 1993 and is currently at more than 300,000 volumes annually. The library is strongly supported by the community, and the staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service. The library has an innovative program that includes activities for all ages, an adult literacy program, and an automated system that is connected to the Solano and Napa County Libraries (SNAP) consortium and the North Bay Cooperative Library System. 
  For more information, visit the library Web site at: www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html 
  
  ABOUT THE CITY 
  Benicia, a city of 28,000 residents, lies nestled on the shore of the north San Francisco Bay, just 35 miles from San Francisco and 23 miles from the Napa Valley. Founded in 1847, Benicia today maintains its historic character while embracing the best of modern life. The town is home to a vibrant community of artists, the schools are excellent, and the newly renovated waterfront is the centerpiece of the charming downtown. Benicia was named one of the top ten most playful cities in the U.S. by "Nick Jr." magazine in 2003, in part because of the excellence of the library. 
  
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
  Education: Graduation from an ALA-accredited school with a MLS degree is mandatory. 
  Experience: None required; however, related course work and experience answering reference questions on the reference desk are desirable. 
  
  COMPENSATION 
  Salary range is $4,316-$5,246 per month. 
  
  BENEFITS 
  The City offers excellent benefits, which include:
  * Medical, dental, and vision plans 
  * Fifteen days paid vacation per year (increases after the first six years of service) 
  * Nine days paid administrative leave and two paid personal leave days per year 
  * Twelve paid holidays per year 
  * Twelve days paid sick leave per year 
  * City contributes 4% to a deferred compensation plan if employee contributes 1% 
  * City employees participate in PERS and ICMA's Vantage Care plan for retiree health savings; for more retirement information, see the full job description. 
  
  APPLICATION PROCESS 
  The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview, tentatively scheduled for the 1st week in July. Candidates should make their application, resumes, and supplemental questionnaire answers as complete as possible so that a thorough evaluation of their qualifications can be made.
  
  Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires may be obtained from, and must be returned to, the Human Resources Department, 250 East "L" Street, Benicia CA 94510. 
  To obtain an application packet do one of the following: call our 24-hour hotline at (707) 746-4305; e-mail jobs at ci.benicia.ca.us, download an application packet from our Internet site at www.ci.benicia.ca.us, or visit our Human Resources Department at the address listed above. 
  Applications / Supplemental Questionnaire answers must be received by final filing date. Note that the Children's Librarian is officially known to the City as a Public Services Librarian.
  SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE 
  In addition to your application, please answer and include as part of your application packet answers to the following supplemental questions. Please limit your response to a maximum of 1/2 page per question and attach these supplemental questions to your application. 
  1. What experience have you had as a reference librarian? Please indicate specific courses, projects, internships, plus any work experience on a public library reference service desk. 
  2. Give us an overview of your knowledge of children's literature. Include course work, experiences, reading tastes and personal reading knowledge depth and breadth. How do you keep up to date with children's literature? 
  3. Describe your philosophy of library service to young people, addressing public service, collection development, and programming. Has your philosophy changed in the past, and if so, for what reasons? 
  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF BENICIA NOT TO DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE, DISABILITY, OR OTHER PROTECTED CLASS. 

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