Branch Librarian, John F. Kennedy University, Campbell campus

Permanent, part-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM, 7:15 PM, Friday 10:00 AM. 2:00 PM. Starting annual salary: 43,000 – $48,125. This grade 7 exempt position includes vacation, sick leave and a flexible benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, 403(b) retirement eligibility, health and dependent care FSAs, and tuition waiver benefits.

The requirements for this position include an MLS or MLIS degree and a minimum of one year of professional academic library experience, including reference and instruction experience; familiarity with all aspects of library operations and understanding of information technology and library automated systems. Library management and supervisory experience are highly desirable. An academic background or familiarity with psychology and/or counseling as well as familiarity with the Innovative Interfaces/Millennium library automation system would be helpful.

The Campbell Campus Library supports the curricular, research, and classroom technology needs of 2 counseling MA programs and a Bachelor’s completion program in psychology. The collection includes 9,000 books, 550 videos and access to the full text of over 35,000 online journals and 50,000 e-books. The duties of the Branch Librarian include: managing the day to day operations of the library, providing reference assistance and information literacy instruction (including teaching a 2 unit undergraduate course), and supervising one part time library assistant. The Librarian and Assistant share responsibility for direct provision of services such as circulation, reserves, serials management, intra-library loan, and audiovisual equipment booking and delivery.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong public service orientation, diplomacy, flexibility, excellent communications skills and be able to work well with a diverse, adult constituency with a sense of professionalism and good humor.
Review of applications will begin April 25 and remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references by email to HRRecruiter@jfku.edu; with CAMPLIB in the subject line or by fax to 925.969.3451; or mail to:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
John F. Kennedy University
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
www.jfku.edu
John F. Kennedy University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from all groups that are underrepresented in higher education. Reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the selection process may be requested my qualified individuals with a disability by writing to the above address, or by calling 925.969-3450