Outstanding Employment Opportunity

Librarian
Library Services Department

The Library Services Department is seeking an innovative, collaborative,

professional and technologically savvy individual for our Children’s & Young
Adult Services Department at the Thousand Oaks Library.

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with the competence and

experience to address challenges with confidence and professionalism. The
accomplished library professional should have demonstrated skills in the
areas of Youth Services, teamwork, excellent judgment and the ability to
collaborate with a wide range of individuals and groups.

Primary responsibilities:
 Work with the Youth Services team to plan and present a wide array
of community centered, library services.
 Provide expert assistance to patrons and staff primarily in the
Children’s Section of the library, focusing on young children, teens,
their families, guardians, and educators.
 Plan and provide an array of cultural, story time, and instructional
programs.
 Develop, coordinate and provide outreach services, tours, and
programs to schools. The City of Thousand Oaks (pop.
 Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and assist with all aspects of
129,000) is adjacent to the Pacific
collection development across a variety of platforms.
Ocean and scenic Santa Monica
 Work with other divisions within the Library, and throughout the City, Mountains, surrounded by more than
to enhance overall service to the community.
15,080 acres of natural open space.
The ideal candidate should possess: Incorporated in 1964, this master
 Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills including exceptional planned community offers a wide
customer service skills. variety of cultural and recreational
 Demonstrated ability to excel in community outreach, promote activities and an award-winning school
continuous improvement and move forward in an enthusiastic and system.
professional manner.
 Knowledge and appreciation of children and young adult literature
and media. Current monthly salary range is:
 The ability to identify alternative solutions, consequences of $4,825-$7,238
proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of
established goals. Excellent Benefits Package
 Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
 Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with an FILING DEADLINE:
emphasis in library science or a closely related field. Friday, September 18, 2015,
 Two or more years performing responsible, professional library work. By 5:00 p.m.

Core Competencies To apply visit the City Website at

 Effective Communicator  Team Oriented www.toaks.org
 Customer Focused  Problem Solver and Decision Maker
 Planner and Organizer  Technically Knowledgeable For further information, contact the
Human Resources staff at
The position requires working nights and weekends. (805) 449-2144.
A valid class C driver’s license is required.