Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Torrance - Torrance Public Library - 2 Library Assistant I Positions - Part Time (Temp)

The Torrance Public Library has a two temporary employment opportunities for the position of Library Assistant I in Youth Services and in Circulation Services. These are paid positions that last for up to 6 months.

Position: Library Assistant I in the Youth Services

Duration: Temporary Appointment (maximum 6 months) – estimated start date 6/8/15.

Salary: $18.26/hr

Duties: 
  • The Library Assistant I is a full-time position, working out of the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library. This position reports to the Youth Services Supervisor. 
  • This position staffs the Youth Services desk typically 2-4 hours each day (including two nights per week, and alternate Saturdays working with the Youth Services Supervisor). 
  • The current major duties are tracking and compiling statistics and data entry, creating Excel reports, reconciling budget entries, some paperback book and magazine processing and providing reference and readers advisory services to the public. 
  • This person also provides support to the Youth Services Librarians at the branches by distributing program supplies and PR materials. 
  • The Library Assistant I may be asked to assist the Library Assistant II with the installation and creation of displays.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with peers, the public, and subordinates
  • The ability to adapt to changes
  • Knowledge of library ILS systems
  • Interest in or desire to acquire knowledge and experience in Services to Youth
  • The ability to work day or evening shifts and Saturdays


Hours:
The hours for this position are Monday and Thursday 9am-6pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12pm-9pm, and alternating Fridays from 9am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am-5:30pm.

Position: Library Assistant I in Circulation Services

Duration: Temporary Appointment (maximum 6 months) – estimated start date 6/15/15.

Salary: $18.26/hr

Duties: 
  • The Library Assistant I is a full-time position, working out of the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library Circulation work unit. 
  • This person works three to four hours per day on the service desk to assist patrons with checkout, paying fines and fees, and library cards. 
  • This person responsible for library card registrations and verification, updating library accounts, processing requested items, contacting patrons for items returned with missing or damage pieces, billing patrons for lost items, and other circulation issues as needed. 


The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to interact with peers, the public, and subordinates
  • The ability to adapt to changes
  • Knowledge of library ILS systems
  • The ability to work day or evening shifts and Saturdays


Hours:
The hours for this position are Monday through Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursdays 12pm-9pm, and alternating Fridays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. -5:30p.m.

If you are interested in the temporary appointment opportunity in either Youth Services or Circulation Services please send a resume and a letter of interest to Heather Firchow, Senior Librarian, Youth Services, by Wednesday, May 20, 2015 by 6:00 p.m. with either Youth Services or Circulation Services in your Subject Line. hfirchow@torranceca.gov

Yorba Linda Public Library - Librarian/Digital Specialist


SALARY $4,417 - $5,369 per month
FINAL FILING DATE Applications will be accepted by the Library Department at 18181 Imperial
Highway, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 until Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.

THE POSITION
Under general supervision, performs the more complex professional and technical library work,
including library collection development and maintenance of digital library services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1. Performs a variety of professional librarian duties; provides excellent customer service when assisting the public in making the most effective use of library services, materials, tools, and equipment; provides reader’s advisory and reference services, utilizing print materials and electronic resources.
2. Will be asked to provide expertise in a specific area of the library such as business, technology, local history, children’s or teen services, interlibrary loan, etc.
3. Interprets and applies general library policies and procedures for patrons and staff.
4. Provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the managing librarian in the department’s daily activities to enable the department to offer quality programs and services to the community; plans, prepares, implements and evaluates special projects, library programs and library-related activities including library tours, instructional classes in library use, and a variety of library-related, literature-based and educational programs and activities.
5. Evaluates community needs and suggests programs of service to meet those needs; responsible for the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of these programs; gives oral, written, interactive, computer-generated presentations.
6. Works as a liaison with other community libraries, local schools, and other community groups; participates in community events and outreach activities; travels to attend meetings, workshops and conferences; represents the library at professional and community meetings and events.
7. Participates in collection development activities including reviewing professional journals, selecting materials for purchase and weeding; sorts donated materials and is responsible for collection development in assigned areas, such as e-book, database and periodical content, and circulating software/hardware.
8. Participates in the management of the content on the library’s website; maintains library’s social media networks; works closely with management in the selection of electronic databases.
9. Operates public access computers and staff computers and staff computers for research, reserves, collection maintenance, and other specialized needs; participates in online reference services; participates in the compiling of library activity reports and statistics; utilizes word processing, spreadsheets, and other computer applications; has a working knowledge of a variety of consumer electronic devices and is able to give instruction on their use.
10. Assists with coordinating promotional materials and information releases including brochures, flyers, posters, handouts, newsletters, emails, social media and other technology related forums.
11. Supervises, trains, and/or evaluates staff and/or volunteers as assigned.
12. Acts as building supervisor when assigned; is responsible for being in charge as a back-up to the building supervisor on a regular basis.
13. Performs other duties as required.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. A professional level position that requires in-depth knowledge of library practices, principles and materials, books, authors, reading levels, technology (including computers and a variety of consumer electronic devices) and non-print materials.
2. Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with tact, courtesy and an attitude of “going the extra mile”. Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to staff and a widely diverse public; make presentations and effectively represent the library; organizational skills.
3. Experience with the selection and management of e-book/digital content.
4. Experience with editing and creating content for the web; Knowledge of HTML and/or blogging websites.
5. Ability to perform difficult reference work and conduct effective patron interviews; operate public access computers; in-depth knowledge of searching using electronic resources; ability to provide instruction on a variety of electronic devices.
4. Technical knowledge of library-related computer applications, hardware, software, and internet, as well as electronic database searching.
5. Knowledge of community outreach and promotional techniques.
6. Ability to select print and non-print materials and evaluate the collection for balance relative to community needs; professional knowledge of principles of cataloging and classification for print and non-print materials.
7. Ability to plan, prepare, implement and evaluate major programs and projects from beginning to end; anticipate and meet deadlines.
8. Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff and volunteers; ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, city employees, and the general public.
9. Ability to take the responsibility of being in charge of the library in the absence of a manager; ability to handle and resolve customer service issues, handle building emergency issues or staffing needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s of Library and Information Science degree required, along with one year experience working in a public library.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical tasks of this position include sitting at a desk and computer terminal, walking, reaching, lifting, turning and twisting, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling, using small tools. Sitting, standing and walking can each be for sustained periods of time from one to two hours; reaching to shelf height of seven feet; lifting an average of 20 pounds; pushing and pulling objects including carts with a force of up to 60 pounds. Each physical task occurs in variations throughout the day. Vision requirements include ability to read books, magazines, and other printed materials; computer screens, signage, etc. Hearing and speaking requirements include ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner over the telephone, person to person with the public and co-workers and to groups.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
To obtain an application packet you may:
Call 714/777-2466 to request one be mailed to you.
Download from the website- yorbalindalibrary.com

Visit the Library at 18181 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda, CA 92886.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

San Mateo County - Couty Library - Community Services Librarian I/II - Full Time

Community Services Librarian I/II - Bilingual Skills Required (Open and Promotional)

$5,197 - $6,495 /Month

FINAL DATE FOR FILING: May 14, 2015.

Job Number: K002-08


THE POSITION
The San Mateo County Library System invites applications for the positions of Librarian I/II – Bilingual Skills Required. Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills are required for this position. Specifically, we seek applicants with the ability to read, write and speak fluently in both English and Spanish, and/or in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin). The San Mateo County Library (SMCL) offers the best in library experiences to our communities stretching from Silicon Valley to the beaches of Pacifica. SMCL Librarians enjoy diverse, changing work in a variety of settings inside and outside of our community libraries. All of our staff work together to provide excellent services to children, teens and adults. We seek enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individuals who proactively search for opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community. Successful candidates will be excited about new challenges, eager to learn, and energized by working with people from a variety of backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
  • Provide excellent customer service to patrons of any age in a busy public library
  • Visualize, plan and deliver non-traditional and innovative library services that benefit the needs of the community inside and outside of our buildings
  • Take responsibility for a specific program area, while maintaining the flexibility to work in a variety of different capacities depending on evolving community needs
  • Establish cooperative working relationships with community members, various community services providers, and with library staff and users
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate and carry out programming and outreach to patrons of all age groups, including school visits, special events, story times, classes/workshops, public speaking, etc.
  • Engage patrons in valuing early learning and in building early literacy skills
  • Use technology as a tool, staying on top of new technology trends
  • Work in a collaborative teamwork setting and inspire fun in the workplace
  • Take initiative, working independently and with others
  • Assist in the recruitment, training and management of volunteers
  • Assist patrons with circulation activities
  • Provide operational support in resolving patron complaints and in troubleshooting technology
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing


The hiring list created from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and could be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited-term and extra-help positions. If you are interested in employment in the classification of Librarian I/II, you should apply to ensure you are considered for future opportunities that may utilize the eligible hiring list created by this recruitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 
  • Master of Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.
Experience: 
  • Candidates must have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the roles identified in the description of the positions.
Language Skills:
  • Bilingual language skills, specifically English/Spanish and/or English/Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) are required.

Knowledge of:
  • Library purposes, organization, techniques and procedures
  • Principles of library materials selection In-depth reference and bibliographic resources Library classification, cataloging and filing systems
  • Current general and/or children's literature
  • A specialized program area
  • Supervisory principles and practices
  • Composition of the community and its needs
  • General practices and uses of computers and computer information systems
  • Automated library functions
  • Peninsula Library System and related policies and procedures

Skill/Ability to:
  • Plan and supervise the work of staff
  • Train staff in specialized areas
  • Develop library programs/projects
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with staff, the public and community groups
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Instruct others in the use of library materials
  • Conduct individual user needs assessments



IMPORTANT: 
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE 
Final Filing Date for Applications: May 14, 2015 by 11:59 p.m. Application Screening (Tentative): May 19 and 20, 2015 Panel Interview (Tentative): June 8 and 9, 2015

South San Francisco - Genentech - Information Specialist - Full Time - (not a library job but has related skills)

Information Specialist
Legal Department


Position
Seeking experienced scientific and business search professional skilled in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. Searcher will work in the Genentech Legal Department. A critical component of this work environment is to generate innovative solutions to the information needs of the Legal Department.

Responsibilities/skills
  • Expertise in conducting complex biotechnology/pharmaceutical patent keyword searches.
  • Expertise in developing comprehensive synonym list and complex strategies under short deadlines in support of patent search requests.
  • Provide focused, yet timely comprehensive search reports.
  • Expertise using multiple search interfaces such as STN, Thomson Innovation, Cortellis, Genomequest and Lexis.
  • Proficiency with scientific and business sources, such as Medline, Biosis and pipeline databases.
  • Create and maintain alerts.
  • Use tools and informatics approaches that provide information insights to Legal Department, using analysis and visualization approaches.
  • Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Customer friendly and able to adapt search approaches to individual client requirements.
  • Demonstrates effective teamwork such as collaboration and communication to achieve a common goal.
  • Strong organization and time management skills with ability to handle short deadlines, and simultaneous complex search requests.

Who You Are
  • Bachelors or M.S degree in molecular biology, chemistry or biochemistry
  • Three years of relevant searching experience in the areas of patent, scientific and business information in pharma/biotech industry
  • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed keyword searches in timely fashion.
  • Proactive, effective communication (written and verbal) and collaboration with team members and clients


Monday, April 27, 2015

Sacramento - NHR Global - Library Technician

http://nhr.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=5099589

Date Posted: 3/27/2015

Job Description
Performs as a subordinate-level professional involved providing service to Centers library patrons. Possession of moderate experience and knowledge of commonly-used library protocol, library concepts, practices, and procedures. Performs a variety of moderate level tasks assisting library users in accessing books , films, photographs, maps, documents , electronic materials and other library materials; catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian ; issue for circulation library books and other materials; perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users; assist librarians in giving tours; and enter the checkout and return of books and other library materials  if necessary . Conducts daily activities according to established protocols. Primary job functions require a moderate degree of exercising independent judgment.

Experience/Education Required

High school graduate (or equivalent) with a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated capability and experience in technical information services or library science. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major clearly in a related field of study with emphasis in technical information services, library science or a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in technical information services, library sciences, or a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. (NOTE: Completion of a Certificate program may substitute for one year of experience and/or education.)

Sacramento - Covered California - Associate Governmental Program Analyst (not a library job but requires related skills!)


Salary: $4,488.00 - $5,618.00
Posted: 04/24/2015
Final Filing Date: 05/15/2015

Job Description:
Under the direction of the SSM II, Policy, Evaluation & Research, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst will act as Covered California's Policy and Evaluation Analyst by analyzing key policy and operational issues and making recommendations to the Director of Program Policy for future policy action and evaluation opportunities. Duties may include access to information systems containing protected enrollee information, including federal tax information, protected health information, and personally identifying information.

We have one vacancy in the following Program Area :
POLICY/EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
Located in the Cal Expo area with free parking.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Acting as a department-wide resource for federal and state policies impacting health exchanges. Conducting research and providing expertise in development of Covered California policies. Partnering with external stakeholders, consumer advocates, and other state agencies to coordinate policy development. Conducting research and drafting options and recommendations for the Covered California Board on outstanding policy issues.
Independently researching and evaluating emerging health care policy and operational issues. Preparing policy papers and presentations for Covered California executive staff, including developing options and recommendations that will inform and guide decision-making. This includes problem exploration and definition, conferring with program staff as necessary to understand the programmatic impact of policy proposals, extracting information from various data sources to develop assumptions and the associated policy impacts, and preparing structured professional written reports of findings.
Support the Policy team in evaluating Covered California programs. Determine program elements to be evaluated, develop evaluation standards, gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative evidence, perform evaluation and summarize findings, and recommend applications of lessons learned to improve program performance. Develop logic models and program dashboards/scorecards to support ongoing program evaluation.
Managing, tracking, and developing work flow processes for a wide variety of ad hoc projects. Development of policy matrices or other tracking and measuring methods, utilizing communication, team work, and organizational skills.
Establishing work plans and timelines for the completion of work tasks, assignments, and projects. Editing policy and other internal documents and written materials (such as federal reports, audit reports, sales channel materials, and marketing materials) to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information presented. As assigned, provide consultation and advice to management on the development of Board approved strategic initiatives impacting the Exchange. Represent Covered California in meetings with a variety of stakeholders on policy matters. Maintain relationships with Exchange partners in the areas of mutual interest.
Review and summarize health policy literature for the Policy Director. Track and document Exchange Board policy actions. Update and maintain a comprehensive policy library. Develop policy tools as needed, including descriptions of policy issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Excellent attendance.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Demonstrates extreme tact and professionalism..
Ability to:
Meet short deadlines within conflicting duties and assignments.
Speak effectively and generate written documents in a clear and concise manner.
Manage multiple assignments with limited direct supervision.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of health care policy development processes at the State and federal levels.
Ability to coordinate programs with local and federal agencies, private agencies and health care providers.
Experience working under demanding time pressure and under public scrutiny, while maintaining composure and a sense of humor.
Excellent research, analytical, communication and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform critical thinking and make recommendations to management for informed decisions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbent may be required to work outside of normal business hours and is required to carry an iPhone.
The incumbent must travel to satellite offices and partner department sites throughout California.
Need to be able to lift 35 pounds or more, and have the flexibility to crawl under and behind computer/network equipment.
Work in a climate-controlled, open office environment, under artificial lighting, exposure to computer screens and other basic office equipment, open office environment, work in a high-pressure fast-paced environment, under time critical deadlines, work long hours, must be flexible to work days/nights, weekends and select holidays as needed, during peak periods, may be required to work overtime, appropriate dress for the office environment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The physical characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. Ability to attend work as scheduled and on a regular basis and be available to work outside the normal workday when required. Continuous: Upward and downward flexion of the neck. Frequent: sitting for long periods of time (up to 70%), repetitive use of hands, forearms, and fingers to operate computers, mouse, and dual computer monitors, printers, and copiers (up to 70%), long periods of time at desk using a keyboard, manual dexterity and sustained periods of mental activity are need, using headsets to talk with internal and external customers for extended periods (up to 60%), Frequent: walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying of files, and binders.

Note: Some of the above requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
All applicants shall be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS:
You must have eligibility in one of the following areas: List, lateral transfer, reinstatement, or surplus.
Schedule and take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) examination. To do so, please view the AGPA exam bulletin here for full instructions.
Once you have taken and successfully passed the examination, you will be added to the eligibility list.
Now you are eligible to apply for a job vacancy for that classification.
All applicants must submit a signed Standard State Application (STD 678), including position number, to the address provided below. Applications will not be accepted by email.

All methods of appointment may be considered. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

SROA/surplus/reemployment employees are encouraged to apply. Surplus candidates must attach a copy of their surplus letter.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Santa Clara - City Library - As Needed Librarian I - Youth & Extension Services

Job Title:       As-Needed Librarian I - Youth & Extension Services

Closing Date/Time:   Thu. 04/30/15 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Salary:           $33.07 - $42.09 Hourly

Job Type:      As-Needed

Location:       Santa Clara City Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051, California

Tentative Exam Information:      N/A


Typical Duties:
  • Under general supervision:
  • Performs professional librarian duties;
  • provides bibliographic instruction and assistance to library patrons of all ages in location and use of library materials, resources, and facilities;
  • provides readers' advisory services; plans and participates in library sponsored children's and young adult programs;
  • serves as a resource to children and young adults, and to those working with children and young adults, in the effective use of library materials and services;
  • answers reference questions at all levels of complexity; performs manual and computerized bibliographic searches;
  • works productively as a team member and individually, performs physical tasks, such as lifting and moving library materials weighing up to 10 lbs.and performs other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • We Are Looking For People With The Following:
  • A minimum of a Masters Degree in Library/Information science from an American Library Association accredited library school. 
  • Library experience and experience with planning and conducting story times for ages 0-5 years old is heavily desired.  Availability on evenings and weekends is preferred.
  • Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment.  Must be available for evening and weekend shifts. The library is open seven days a week.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
  • Dewey Decimal classification; public library principles and practices; computerized databases and Internet searching; solid reference interview techniques;
  • customer service techniques; children's and young adult literature, and current trends in library service to children.

Ability to:
  • Apply library policies and procedures;
  • arrange items in alphabetical and numerical order;
  •  work comfortably with current standard computer operating systems;
  • work effectively, either independently or as part of a team; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • use sound judgment and assist the public tactfully and courteously;
  • establish and maintain courteous and effective working relations with others;
  • relate and communicate well with children and young adults;
  • manage multiple tasks and stressful situations.


Cypress Community College - Alternate Media Specialist - Full Time

Alternate Media Specialist
Job #SCC879

DATE POSTED: April 15, 2015
CLOSING DATE: May 08, 2015

Salary: $4,175 - $5,066 per Month

POSITION LOCATION: School of Continuing Education, Cypress College-Disability Support Services

SCHEDULED SHIFT: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
(Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible




TYPICAL DUTIES
  • Under the direction of the Director, Disability Support Services oversee the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college.
  • Serve as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities.
  • Provide technical assistance to college staff and faculty regarding legal requirements and technology for making all types of media accessible. Consult on issues of access to Distance Education.
  • Oversee the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college;
  • includes the production of alternate print material, such as E-text, Large print, Braille, Audio Recording, etc., consultation to the college on issues of access for students with disabilities to electronic media, such as Closed/Open Captioning, Kiosks, Teleconferencing, Descriptive audio, Phone Services, etc.
  • Request supplies, hardware, software and materials; contact vendors for competitive prices and recommend purchases; maintain accurate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment; request and receive instructional materials for assignments. Maintain accurate records related to the production of media, permission received from the appropriate source and priority of media produced; update and maintain progress records of various assignments.
  • Provide students with assistance and training in the operation of various adaptive computer technologies and adaptive equipment.
  • Maintain records on configuration and location of all access technology across campus;
  • assist Instructional Technology services with installation and configuration of access technology across campus.
  • Provide group in-service and one-on-one assistance to college personnel in their design and development of electronic information to assure they meet access guidelines;
  • provide technical assistance and consultation to campus community, including Book Center, Library, computer labs, career development and to management, faculty and classified committees on access requirements for persons with disabilities.
  • Research and stay abreast of current and emerging technologies in the alternate media field;
  • maintain a database with accurate and complete records of all materials/orders and archives e-texts and captioned media.
  • Develop and maintain a current resource bank of access strategies for distance education; provide assistance to college personnel in their design and development of web pages and distance education materials to assure they meet access guidelines.
  • Maintain a positive, helpful, and constructive attitude and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and other faculty and staff, students and the community.
  • Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
  • Train and provide work direction and guidance to others as directed. Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
  • An Associate degree from an accredited college/university AND two (2) years of experience using technology to create alternate media formats. Training in the field of assistive technologies/alternate media.

Knowledge of:
  • The special needs and requirements of disabled students; assistive technology and electronic information equipment, software, and programs for individuals with various disabilities; applicable state and federal laws, such as sections 508 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, AB422 and copyright law;
  • electronic media, such as Closed/Open Captioning, Kiosks, Teleconferencing, Descriptive audio, Phone Services, etc.;
  • Distance education access guidelines for community colleges;
  • on-line program and course delivery, effective web page design, layout, and maintenance;
  • District organization, operations, policies and objectives;
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; record keeping procedures; appropriate software and databases.

Ability to:
  • Provide group and one-on-one in-service training to college personnel on a variety of alternate media issues;
  • troubleshoot computer software and hardware problems relative to the production of alternate media; produce alternate print material, such as Etext, Large print, Braille, Audio Recording, etc.; interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
  • assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
  • plan, organize and prioritize work; meet schedules and time lines; work independently with little direction; understand and follow oral and written directions;
  • communicate efficiently both orally and in writing;
  • supervise, train and provide work direction to others;
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.



Fullerton Community College - Alternate Media Specialist - Full Time

Alternate Media Specialist

Job #FCC627

DATE POSTED: April 15, 2015
CLOSING DATE: May 8, 2015

POSITION LOCATION: Fullerton College-Disability Support Services

SCHEDULED SHIFT: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
(Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

Job Description: 



TYPICAL DUTIES
  • Under the direction of the Director, Disabled Student Programs & Services oversee the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college. Serve as primary contact person on campus as it relates to media access for students with disabilities.
  • Provide technical assistance to college staff and faculty regarding legal requirements and technology for making all types of media accessible. Consult on issues of access to Distance
  • Education. Oversee the production of alternate media enabling students/staff/community members with disability access to all instruction/services provided by the college; includes the production of alternate print material, such as E-text, Large print, Braille,
  • Audio Recording, etc., consultation to the college on issues of access for students with disabilities to electronic media, such as
  • Closed/Open Captioning, Kiosks, Teleconferencing, Descriptive audio, Phone Services, etc. Request supplies, hardware, software and materials; contact vendors for competitive prices and recommend purchases; maintain accurate inventory of supplies, materials and equipment; request and receive instructional materials for assignments.
  • Maintain accurate records related to the production of media, permission received from the appropriate source and priority of media produced; update and maintain progress records of various assignments. Provide students with assistance and training in the operation of various adaptive computer technologies and adaptive equipment.
  •  Maintain records on configuration and location of all access technology across campus; assist Instructional Technology services with installation and configuration of access technology across campus. Provide group in-service and one-on-one assistance to college personnel in their design and development of electronic information to assure they meet access guidelines;
  • provide technical assistance and consultation to campus community, including Book Center, Library, computer labs, career development and to management, faculty and classified committees on access requirements for persons with disabilities.
  • Research and stay abreast of current and emerging technologies in the alternate media field; maintain a database with accurate and complete records of all materials/orders and archives e-texts and captioned media.
  • Develop and maintain a current resource bank of access strategies for distance education; provide assistance to college personnel in their design and development of web pages and distance education materials to assure they meet access guidelines.
  • Maintain a positive, helpful, and constructive attitude and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and other faculty and staff, students and the community.
  • Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Train and provide work direction and guidance to others as directed. Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students.
  • Perform related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 
  • An Associate degree from an accredited college/university AND two (2) years of experience using technology to create alternate media formats. Training in the field of assistive technologies/alternate media.


Knowledge of: 
  • The special needs and requirements of disabled students; assistive technology and electronic information equipment, nsoftware, and programs for individuals with various disabilities; applicable state and federal laws, such as sections 508 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, AB422 and copyright law; electronic media, such as Closed/Open Captioning, Kiosks, Teleconferencing,
  • Descriptive audio, Phone Services, etc.; Distance education access guidelines for community colleges; on-line program and course delivery, effective web page design, layout, and maintenance; District organization, operations, policies and objectives;
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; record keeping procedures; appropriate software and databases.


Ability to:
  • Provide group and one-on-one in-service training to college personnel on a variety of alternate media issues; troubleshoot computer software and hardware problems relative to the production of alternate media;
  • produce alternate print material, such as Etext, Large print, Braille, Audio Recording, etc.; interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
  • assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
  • plan, organize and prioritize work; meet schedules and time lines; work independently with little direction; understand and follow oral and written directions; communicate efficiently both orally and in writing; supervise, train and provide work direction to others;


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working closely with students, staff and faculty in a post-secondary setting in all areas related to alternate media production and delivery.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Alternate Media Specialist maintains frequent contact with students, faculty, staff, management, the community, various departments and outside agencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • College or District office environment; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person one-on-one, in a group setting or on the telephone; sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
  • Seeing to read a variety of printed materials and information on a computer screen for extended periods of time;
  • Hearing to transcribe auditory material into print and other alternate formats; ability to lift objects of medium weight (less than 50 pounds) on an occasional basis.


University of San Diego - University Library - Visual Arts Librarian - Full Time

Arts and Humanities Collection Coordinator/ Visual Arts Librarian
(Assistant Librarian / Associate Librarian / Librarian)

Open Apr 13, 2015 through May 15, 2015
If you apply to this recruitment by May 15, 2015, you will have until May 18, 2015 to complete your application.


DESCRIPTION
The University of California San Diego Library seeks applications from highly motivated, innovative, and proactive library professionals to join the UC San Diego Library as our Arts and Humanities Collection Coordinator and subject librarian for Visual Arts. This position is based in the Collection Development and Management Program. The UC San Diego Library is committed to supporting academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body.


Responsibilities of the Position
  • The position will report to the Lead Collection Coordinator of the Library’s Collection Development and Management Program. The incumbent will:
  • Provide leadership and overall coordination for the development and management of the arts and humanities collections, which include Music, Literature, History, Philosophy, Theater and Dance, and Visual Arts.
  • Under the direction of the Lead Collection Coordinator, collaborates with the other collection coordinators to manage the collections budget and oversee the management of the Library’s collections.
  • Directs the work of the Moving Image Collection Curator.
  • Serve as the primary contact for liaison services, reference and research support, and instructional needs of faculty and students in the Visual Arts; develop, manage, and promote collections, services, and resources to enhance the research, teaching, and learning mission of UC San Diego.
  • Collaborate with librarians and staff in other Library programs regarding the collection management, acquisition, digitization, and overall curation of arts resources.
  • Work with other UC campuses in collaborative collection development efforts, and serve as system-wide Resource Liaison for select Visual Arts electronic resources; serve as UC San Diego representative to the UC Art and Architecture Bibliographers’ Group.
  • Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction and other learning activities in a variety of formats for Visual Arts faculty and students; develop and promote online subject guides and other information resources for Visual Arts and ARTstor.
  • Serve as UC San Diego Library’s ARTstor Coordinator.



Minimum Qualifications
  • Professional degree from a library school, or other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services.
  • Academic work in the Visual Arts.
  • 3 or more years of professional library experience in arts or humanities collection development and management, including selecting information resources.
  • Familiarity with electronic and scholarly resources and reference tools for Visual Arts.
  • Ability to provide advanced research assistance and participate in course-integrated instruction in the Visual Arts.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to plan, document, and complete projects.
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment and with faculty, students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.



Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in identifying and acquiring special art materials such as exhibition catalogues, small press, and artists’ books.
  • Experience and interest in issues related to using, evaluating, managing, licensing, and providing access to Visual Arts electronic resources.
  • Experience using ARTstor and other databases for the provision of digital images in support of teaching and research.
  • Experience developing and managing collections within a library consortium.
  • Experience coordinating the work of staff or librarians.
  • Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active. Appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.


Salary and level of appointment in the Librarian series commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the University of California pay scales.

Application consideration begins May 15, 2015
For full consideration, please submit applications to:

Please provide the following:
  1. A short application letter addressing your interest in this position and applicable qualifications
  2. A resume of education and relevant experience
  3. The names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about your qualifications and/or suitability for this position
  4. A personal statement summarizing your past or planned contributions to diversity; guidance for preparing diversity statements can be found at:
    http://facultyexcellence.ucsd.edu/c2d/index.html


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
  1. Cover Letter - A short application letter addressing your interest in this position and applicable qualifications
  2. Resume - Your most recent resume of education and relevant experience
  3. Statement of Contributions to diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
  4. Misc / Additional (Optional)
  5. REFERENCES
    • 3 references required (contact information only)


Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Rancho Cordova - Encinitias Union - Elementary - Library Media Assistant - Part Time

Library Media Assistant
Encinitias Union Elementary 

Date Posted:4/14/2015
Application Deadline: 4/28/2015 11:30 PM Pacific

Salary: $15.08 to - $16.66/hour Starting Salar

Length of Work Year: 15 hrs per week; 185 days + 13 holidays


Employment Type: Part Time


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DUTIES
  • Instructs students in the proper use of library resources; check-in/out books, textbooks, and audio-visual equipment and answers questions; research for purchase of books, equipment, and related resources and materials for library-media center; inventories and re-shelves books; assists students in use of electronic circulation system; prepares weekly overdue book list; collects donations and overdue funds; inputs book catalog information via barcoding and data entry; makes displays and bulletin boards; repairs books; checks stock for books to be rebound; complete reports; assists students in securing reading and audio-visual materials appropriate to their reading level and interest; selects and recommends books and audio-visual materials from the library to parents or to teachers for classroom use; conducts inventories; records use of audio-visual materials; maintain discipline and order in the Media Center; performs related duties as assigned.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
  • Knowledge of
    • basic library terminology and standard library practices and techniques
    • electronic circulation system
    • familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System
    • modern office procedures and equipment, including use of computer
    • proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and arithmetic
  • Ability to
    • establish rapport with students, staff and parents and maintain their confidence and respect
    • perform routine clerical work and learn the working procedures of a media center
    • follow oral and written instructions
    • meet the public tactfully and courteously and answer questions over the counter and by telephone
    • maintain discipline in a media center
    • type accurately
    • to learn computerized circulation system
EXPERIENCE
  • six (6) months clerical experience, preferably in clerical library work
  • some experience in working with children
EDUCATION
  • equivalent to completion of twelfth grade
  • coursework in library and media center instruction desirable
  • must pass the Encinitas Union School District Instructional Aide proficiency test as required by State law.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
REQUIREMENT FOR APPLYING
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Resume
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation 
  • AA required or 48 semester units or take and pass the District administered competency test.



Folsom Cordova Unified School District - Folsom High School - Library Assistant - Full Time

LIBRARY ASSISTANT
SECONDARY SCHOOL 

Application Deadline:4/24/2015 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:$16.14 - $19.64 per hour

Employment Type: Full Time


DEFINITION
  • Under general direction, to perform routine sub-professional paraprofessional, and professional library work related to ordering, processing, distribution, maintenance, and storage of a wide variety of print and audio-visual materials; 
  • To keep appropriate records, and do related work as required. Library assistants follow established procedures which have been developed by librarians;
  • Assist students and teachers in the use of library facilities, equipment, and materials. In the absence of a certificated librarian, the library assistant is responsible for the supervision of the library, individually or in conjunction with co-workers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 
  • Positions in this class are assigned to a secondary school. The duties require a practical knowledge of library terminology and standard library practices which can be gained by experience in library technical work or by specialized training. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of library procedures and materials related technical tasks, demonstrate proficiency in the use of audio-visual and basic standard office equipment. They work under the general supervision of a professional librarian or a school or District administrator, and may supervise the work of clerical help, student workers, or volunteers.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Assists students and staff in becoming familiar with procedures, arrangement, location, and media in the library. Charges and discharges media;
  • Handles over-due notices, and performs billing for lost materials.
  • Types orders, receives, classifies, and catalogues library media and departmental related materials usually at discretion of librarian.
  • Compiles circulation statistics and other library information.
  • Performs bibliographic verification of recommendations for purchases. Maintains files in card catalogue according to A.L.A. standards and records of library inventory.
  • Distributes library related mail; maintains periodical check-in records and related correspondence.
  • Performs miscellaneous typing, clerical work (some of which may involve the handling of money), and operates basic office equipment.
  • Assists in the ordering and circulation of samples of new instructional materials for evaluation by certificated staff.
  • Prepares exhibits, displays, and bulletin boards; maintains an orderly and appropriate library environment.

QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Knowledge of:
    • Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques including library filing systems and the Dewey decimal system;
    • The types and uses of media and the literature, publications, and the typical terminology related thereto;
    • Standard reference books and other reference and bibliographical tools.
  • Ability to:
    • Establish and maintain rapport with students on an individual basis or in groups;
    • Pursue work in an organized manner despite numerous interruptions;
    • Cope with the varied nature of the tasks in an expedient manner;
    • Catalogue and classify typical varieties of library media and locate appropriate media materials to fill the needs of students and staff members;
    • Keep accurate records and prepare reports from a variety of information including financial and statistical data, and lists of library media;
    • Operate standard office and library equipment; perform responsible clerical work accurately;
    • Type at a speed of 40 words per minute;
    • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
    • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students staff and public.

Experience: 
  • Two years of increasingly responsible sub-professional library experience, including work in media acquisition, cataloging, reference, audio visual, and compilation of bibliographies.

 Education:

  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent to completion of minimum requirement for a Library Technician Certificate (21 semester units).

Contra Costa - Deputy County Librarian, Support Services


SALARY: $7,701.30 - $9,360.98 Monthly
ISSUE DATE: 04/20/15
FINAL FILING DATE: 05/01/15
THE POSITION
The Contra Costa County Library is recruiting for a creative, enthusiastic, and innovative leader for an exciting and challenging opportunity as Deputy County Librarian-Support Services. This is one of three (3) Deputy County Librarians and will report directly to the County Librarian. The Deputy County Librarian-Support Services serves as a member of the Library's Executive Management Team. The Deputy County Librarian-Support Services plans and manages all operations and activities of the Support Services Division of the County Library Department including materials acquisition, cataloging and processing, automation services, collections development, and interlibrary loans. Incumbents provide direct supervision to Library Managers, subordinate professional, technical, and clerical personnel and do related work as required.

TYPICAL TASKS
  • Directs and coordinates the development of goals, objectives and work plans
  • Works with public service staff to develop and implement cost-effective policies and procedures for the efficient operation of technical services
  • Confers with vendors and develops and re-commends contracts for the purchase of materials and equipment
  • Investigates, evaluates and re-commends new methods and technological developments and new automated systems
  • Maintains catalog access to all library materials
  • Plans and develops the technical aspects of extending automated services
  • Plans, designs and supervises the introduction of additional uses of electronic information
  • Recommends annual budget requirements, reviews expenditures and implements methods for more efficient operations
  • Provides bids, proposals and contracts
  • Provides leadership for the development of a comprehensive collection management program and annual goals for collection development
  • Makes presentations to staff, the public, organizations, agencies and governmental entities
  • Interviews, recommends, hires, trains and evaluates staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from a school of Librarianship accredited by the American Library Association, or a master's degree in a related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or its equivalent professional experience in a public, major business or large academic library, at least three (3) years of which must have been as manager of a major library program or division and included the supervision of professional librarians.
Substitution: Two (2) additional years of full time or its equivalent management experience in a public, major business or large academic library and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the master's degree requirement.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Application Filing: Applicants, including County Employees, are to apply on-line at Contra Costa County Department of Human Resources and submit the required information by the final filing date. All applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements provided on the job announcement. Resumes may not be substituted for the official County application. Paper, faxed or late applications WILL NOT be accepted. To view the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position, please visit www.cccounty.us/hr to see the detailed job description.
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
3. Oral Interview: An oral interview will be conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board in Martinez, CA. The Board will evaluate candidates in job-related areas. Candidates must receive a rating of at least 70 from a majority of the Board members to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)

As part of the application process, an applicant may be required to fill out a Conviction History form. Please note that the Conviction History Form should only be submitted when requested.

Contra Costa - Deputy County Librarian, Public Services


SALARY: $7,701.30 - $9,360.98 Monthly
ISSUE DATE: 04/20/15
FINAL FILING DATE: 05/01/15
THE POSITION
The Contra Costa County Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic and innovative leader for an exciting and challenging opportunity as Deputy County Librarian - Public Services. This is one of three Deputy County Librarians and will report directly to the County Librarian. The Deputy County Librarian-Public Services serves as a member of the Library's Executive Management Team and is responsible for the planning and organization of community libraries, including in depth participation in planning new and expanded facilities as needed. This position will oversee the functions of the library, such as reading and literacy or lifelong learning programs. Additional responsibilities include preparing and presenting budgets; providing leadership in the assessment of library and community needs and interest; planning, developing and evaluating service needs and related methods of delivery; creating and maintaining relationships with cities, schools and community based organizations to effectively plan resources; representing the County Library at the Library Commission, other community, government and professional meetings; providing leadership in staff development and training.

TYPICAL TASKS
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Visits and consults with community library managers to advise on public services, implementation of new policies, procedures and practices
  • Assesses budget, training and service needs of community libraries
  • Develops recommendations for improvements or changes
  • Works with community library managers to develop short and long plans and objectives in accordance with library-wide plans, policies and procedures
  • Fosters and monitors the development and utilization of staff at the community libraries
  • Provides leadership for inter library activities and exchange of ideas
  • Trains, supervises, evaluates and guides the various community library managers
  • Participates in the planning of new or expanded facilities
  • Prepares, analyzes statistics, surveys and reports which measure and evaluate usage of community library collections, programs, service delivery and identifies problems and recommends solutions
  • Serves as a resource for community library managers and administrative functions, such as budget preparation, facility maintenance and operations, and personnel selection and development
  • Interprets County and department policies and procedures to staff and recommends and formulates community library and extension services policies and procedures
  • Provides leadership for assessing library and community needs and interests
  • Works with community library managers in translating the library's broad objectives and strategic plans into programs and activities supporting such goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from a school of Librarianship accredited by the American Library Association.
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent professional experience in a public library, at least three (3) years of which must have been as manager of a major library program or division and included the supervision of professional librarians.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Application Filing: Applicants, including County Employees, are to apply on-line at Contra Costa County Department of Human Resources and submit the required information by the final filing date. All applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements provided on the job announcement. Resumes may not be substituted for the official County application. Paper, faxed or late applications WILL NOT be accepted. To view the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position, please visit www.cccounty.us/hr to see the detailed job description.
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
3. Oral Interview: An oral interview will be conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board in Martinez, CA. The Board will evaluate candidates in job-related areas. Candidates must receive a rating of at least 70 from a majority of the Board members to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)

As part of the application process, an applicant may be required to fill out a Conviction History form. Please note that the Conviction History Form should only be submitted when requested. 

San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis - Library and Archives Intern


HOURS: 10 hours per week.
PAID/UNPAID: Unpaid
TIME COMMITMENT:     Spring and possibly Summer 2015

The San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, founded in 1941, seeks interns and volunteers to work on a mixed portfolio of psychoanalytic archival collections and other projects. Internship opportunities consist of all stages of archival processing including re-housing, arranging and describing archival papers; creating finding aids; digitization and developing digital archives of papers. Interns will learn a diverse range of library and archival skills, and have the opportunity to develop their skills as an archivist through close work with the librarian and other interns and to be part of a friendly, relaxed academic community of psychology professionals and students.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in an archives or classwork in archival organization and description methods. Project management experience a plus.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit resume via email to: Eric.rosen@sf-cp.org

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

UC Davis - Head Blaisdell Medical Library - Full Time

Head, Blaisdell Medical Library
University Library of the University of California, Davis

Salary: Associate Librarian to Librarian ($60,684 - $93,083)


Position Overview
The University Library of the University of California, Davis, seeks an energetic, innovative, collaborative, and user-focused leader with sufficient authority to represent the Library's mission and vision and work closely with faculty, students, staff, and institutional stakeholders in a highly interdisciplinary academic health and life sciences community. The Library is embarking on programs supporting institutional emphases in biomedical informatics, clinical and translational sciences, and data sciences and data services that build upon active and dynamic suites of existing initiatives. The Head of the Blaisdell Medical Library (BML) is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and management within BML and manages library services and resources in support of student learning, academic programs, and faculty teaching and research. S/he must be able to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff to develop a shared vision for the library and align library services with the University Library's and UC Davis Health System's strategic plans.

Position Responsibilities
  • Reporting to the Head of the Research Services Department, the Head of BML provides leadership and vision for academic and non-academic library personnel meeting the research, teaching, patient care, and community engagement missions of UC Davis faculty, staff, and students in multiple healthcare-related academic programs and the medical center in Sacramento. Major activities conducted by the librarians include research support and educational services; collection development and management for undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and clinical research levels; and outreach covering a variety of relevant topics, including Library resources and services, literature searching, systematic reviews, and access to research data and scholarship. Outreach activities are directed at faculty, researchers, staff, and students generally and to targeted populations such as new faculty and research centers, such as the Center for Healthcare Policy, Clinical and Translational Sciences Center, and Center for Health and Technology.
  • The Head promotes faculty and student liaison activities; both UC Davis and University of California-wide cooperative initiatives, services, and collections; and collaborates with other managers within the University Library to deliver timely and effective services and to develop resource collection to meet the dynamic growth of the campus research and teaching needs.
  • As the operational head of the Blaisdell Medical Library, the incumbent supervises academic and non-academic personnel. Administrative duties include, but are not limited to, hiring and managing personnel, training and development, preparing letters of evaluation, and making work assignments; formulating policies and procedures; developing appropriate programs and services; overseeing equipment, software, and facilities; monitoring budget expenditures; maintaining statistics and preparing annual reports; and interpreting library and university policies and procedures.
  • The Head of BML contributes to strategic and other long- and short-term planning for Library's services, programs, and projects. S/he guides personnel in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating ongoing services and special projects. The Head of BML develops, directs, and evaluates BML's assessment, education, planning, and organizational excellence activities, relating them to the University Library's and those of UC Davis and its Health System. S/he will develop, manage, and evaluate assessment activities, including the generation and interpretation of data to inform decisions, to demonstrate the Blaisdell Medical Library's value to the UC Davis community and beyond.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
  • Five or more years of experience exercising progressively more demanding management and supervisory skills and abilities in health sciences librarianship OR five or more years of experience and demonstrated achievement in outreach, research support, or educational services in an academic, clinical, or research library
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple constituencies in a complex and rapidly changing, matrix-based environment; communicating, setting goals, managing time, promoting teamwork, and meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrated familiarity with health science information resources and collection management activities in an academic, clinical, or research library
  • Demonstrated understanding of library support of curricula across the range of health sciences educational programs (including some or all of undergraduate and graduate medical education, nursing education, continuing medical and nursing education, etc.)
  • Demonstrated understanding of the basic and clinical sciences research processes with emphasis on biomedical informatics and data management
  • Demonstrated effective use of analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills
  • Knowledge of assessment and evaluation theories and practices
  • Evidence of flexibility and initiative when working within a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Undergraduate or higher degree in the health or life sciences OR two years working experience as a science or health science librarian
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of and successful experimentation with technologies to deliver information services to basic and clinical sciences clientele and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Successful experience in developing and managing relevant collections in an academic library
  • Knowledge of scholarly communications issues, tools, and resources
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and to motivate librarians and other library personnel
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to user services and improving the user experience
  • Strong record of ongoing and sustained professional engagement, such as service in library organizations, presentations at conferences, and peer-reviewed publication


Benefits

Benefits: UC is one of the largest employers in California, and offers outstanding health and retirement benefits to its employees and their families. Librarians are academic appointees and earn 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. In addition, there are 13 university holidays