Menlo College - Information Services Librarian- Part Time

Information Services Librarian (part-time)

Menlo College

http://www.menlo.edu/employment-opportunities/information-services-librarian-part-time-position/

Menlo College has an immediate opening for a short-term, part-time Information Services Librarian.

Reporting to the Dean of Library Services, the Information Services Librarian is responsible for providing reference and research assistance to a diverse population of undergraduate users, including adult learners in the Professional Studies Program, as well as faculty and staff.

Desired qualifications include previous experience in an academic or public library; familiarity with an integrated library system, preferably WMS; library instruction experience; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and a strong commitment to excellent public service.

An ALA-accredited MLIS is strongly preferred, although we will consider an MLIS student with significant coursework and reference experience.

This position is part-time, 15-20 hours per week until approximately early to mid-May, with the possibility of extension. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Menlo College is a private, undergraduate college that offers degrees in business and psychology based in the liberal arts. Located on the San Francisco Peninsula halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, the College has an international student body and values a diverse faculty, staff, and administration.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position, with a resume and contact information for three references. Review of materials will begin immediately. Applications may be mailed or sent as e-mail attachments to:

Linda K. Smith

Dean of Library Services

Menlo College

1000 El Camino Real

Atherton, CA 94027

lsmith@menlo.edu

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College - Librarian - Tenure Track

Librarian (Merritt)

Open Date                      02/11/2016

Application Deadline    March 11, 2016

Compensation  Salary Range: $54,976 - $74,251/yr. Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background.

https://peraltaccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3150

               

Duties & Responsibilities             

• Assist in the design, development, implementation, and coordination of library electronic services, resources and activities including instruction, orientation, reference, and circulation.
• Collaborate with instructional faculty to integrate library research and information literacy skills into course content.
• Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff using print, electronic, and online library materials and resources.
• Provide instruction in library research, the use of information resources and information competency skills on a one-to-one basis as part of reference services, in library orientations, and in formal classes, as needed.
• Develop and maintain online services and resources for students, faculty and staff , and assist with maintenance of library website.
• Perform professional responsibilities required of faculty members.
• Carry a full load in the discipline.
• Share responsibility in administering and servicing the library’s operations.
• Review, develop, and enforce library policies and procedures.
• Prepare subject bibliographies, pathfinders, and other help aids.
• Assist in development and maintenance of the library’s print and electronic collections.
• Use Millenium’s cataloging modules and bibliographic utilities such as OCLC to implement the technical processing of library acquisitions.
• Participate and serve on academic, district, departmental, divisional, and campus committees.
• Monitoring the Library Computer Lab.
• Schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment.
• The Librarian is expected to use and keep abreast of advanced library methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.
• Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
• Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revise courses in the discipline.

The Librarian is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

• Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in the library field;
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications    

           

• Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
  
  OR

• May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service authorizing service as a Librarian.
  (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
  
  OR

• The equivalent qualifications.
• (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.) Note: Foreign Degree(s) must be evaluated by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service.

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years recent full-time experience as a professional academic librarian, preferably in a community college.
• Recent verifiable experience as a professional librarian (including circulation, periodical, cataloging, and reserve services) in an academic or equivalent setting; experience in reference in traditional and electronic formats.
• Experience providing information competencies based instruction in an electronic classroom environment.
• Experience with information competence/literacy concepts and programs.
• Experience applying new technologies for delivery of information literacy instruction.
• Experience developing Web pages and using presentation software.
• Experience developing and coordinating library events and/or exhibits.
• Experience in successfully interacting with students, faculty, and librarians as well as providing direction to paraprofessional library staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Strong service orientation and willingness to work with diverse cultures.
• Familiarity with current library technology, including bibliographic utilities, online and web-based resources.
• Demonstrated willingness to share responsibility in administering and servicing the library’s operation, supporting the circulation desk and monitoring the library computer lab.
• Commitment to cross-disciplinary education and collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.
• Awareness of Merritt College’s mission, vision, and values.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

               

Peralta Community College District - Laney College - Librarian - Tenure Track

Librarian

Laney College Library

Open Date          02/11/2016

Deadline             March 11, 2016

Compensation  Salary Range: $54,976 - $74,251/yr. Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Position Type     Academic

Department       Instructional-VP (551)     

https://peraltaccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3165

Duties & Responsibilities             

• Assist in the design, development, implementation, and coordination of library public services, resources and activities including circulation and reserves.
• Provide reference assistance in-person and on-line to students, faculty, and staff using print, computer-based, and web-based library materials and resources.
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to integrate information literacy components into course content.
• Design and deliver web-based tutorials and library instructional support services for campus and distance users.
• Design and deliver library orientations.
• Provide instruction in library research, the use of information resources and information competency skills on a one-to-one basis as part of reference services, in library orientations, and in formal classes, as needed.
• Develop, implement and coordinate procedures and activities of the Library’s various programs and services, including Distance Ed, on-line instructional Services and listening and viewing center.
• Administer the process of selecting, acquiring, licensing, evaluating, and providing access for all electronic resources.
• Provide information, content and documents and resources to aid in the development and maintenance of web-based reference services, websites and social media sites to serve the faculty, students, and staff.
• Coordinate library circulation procedures and processes, including course reserves
• Carry a full load in the discipline.
• Share responsibility in administering and servicing the library’s operations.
• Review, develop, and enforce library policies and procedures.
• Organize training programs for librarians and faculty in the use of new online resources.
• Provide assistance with the development and implementation of assessment activities for library services and library instructional programs.
• Train and coordinate library staff in all aspects of library material circulation, including circulation of library books, reserve books, e-books, non-print materials, equipment, etc. in the Millennium integrated library system (online library catalog).
• Perform professional responsibilities required of faculty members.
• Assist in development and maintenance of the library’s print and electronic collections.
• Participate and serve on academic, district, departmental, divisional, and campus committees.
• Schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment.
• The Librarian is expected to use and keep abreast of advanced library methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.
• Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.
• Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revise courses in the discipline.

The Librarian is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

• Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in the library field;
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications               

Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or Library and Information Science;

OR

May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service authorizing service as a Librarian.

(California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

OR

The equivalent qualifications.

(Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.) Note: Foreign Degree(s) must be evaluated by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service.

Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing information competencies based instruction in an electronic classroom environment.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment.
• Experience directing the work of others.
• Community College Library experience.
• Ability to work effectively with students who are digital natives as well as those who are new to technology.
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools (e.g. Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, etc.)
•  Ability to integrate interactive pedagogy into online and face-to-face instruction.

Menlo College - Information Services Librarian - Part Time

Menlo College has an immediate opening for a short-term, part-time Information Services  Librarian.

Reporting to the Dean of Library Services, the Information Services Librarian is responsible for providing reference and research assistance to a diverse population of undergraduate users, including adult learners in the Professional Studies Program, as well as faculty and staff.

Desired qualifications include previous experience in an academic or public library; familiarity with an integrated library system, preferably WMS; library instruction experience; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and a strong commitment to excellent public service.

An ALA-accredited MLIS is strongly preferred, although we will consider an MLIS student with significant coursework and reference experience.

This position is part-time, 15-20 hours per week until approximately early to mid-May, with the possibility of extension. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Menlo College is a private, undergraduate college that offers degrees in business and psychology based in the liberal arts. Located on the San Francisco Peninsula halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, the College has an international student body and values a diverse faculty, staff, and administration.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position, with a resume and contact information for three references. Review of materials will begin immediately. Applications may be mailed or sent as e-mail attachments to:

Linda K. Smith

Dean of Library Services

Menlo College

1000 El Camino Real

Atherton, CA 94027

lsmith@menlo.edu

Burlingame – Public Library – Children’s Services Librarian I/II

Url: https://goo.gl/EHbKJz

Close Date: 3/11/16

Salary: $29.77 - $39.82 Hourly

The Burlingame Public Library is a member of the Peninsula Library System and shares an online Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium system and offers access to a number of online reference databases and the Internet.

The Position:

·        The Librarian I classification is an entry-level position; the Library II classification is the experienced, journey-level position requiring a higher level of experience and training. The Librarian I/II can be filled at either level depending upon qualifications and experience.

·        The current opening is for a Regular Part-time position (25 hours) providing professional reference services to children and  teenagers at a busy Children's desk. This position includes regularly scheduled nights and weekends.

·        Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

·        Providing reference and reader’s advisory to children, teens, and parents at the Children's Desk, which requires extensive knowledge of children's literature.

·        Planning and conducting programs for children including story telling, book talks, and films to encourage reading, viewing and listening and use of library materials and facilities.

·        Working with teachers, parents, and community groups to assist in developing programs to encourage and improve children's communication skills.

·        Compiling lists of materials of interest to children.

·        Organizing and conducting class visits for preschool and elementary age children to encourage reading and use of library materials and facilities.

·        Planning and preparing exhibits, book lists and displays using creative marketing techniques to promote the library’s collections and services.

·        Selecting and maintaining materials for library patrons based on collection and community needs.

·        Utilizing library computer systems and databases.

·        Working with other library departments, City departments, and library systems.

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:  Effective written and oral communication techniques; active listening skills; effective presentation expertise.

Ability to: Establish rapport with patrons and staff and respond to their requests and comments in an open, objective, and straightforward manner; clearly interpret library policy; tactfully communicate with patrons and staff with differing opinions; mediate difficult situations and suggest appropriate avenues for resolution; maintain a positive flexible attitude; learn the operations, functions, policies and procedures of the Burlingame Public Library, including Branch operations; work day, evening and weekend schedules; search online databases; assess community needs and interests to anticipate future library needs and trends; plan and develop library services and resources based on community needs; foster teamwork and open communication; effectively supervise and motivate subordinate staff; maintain thorough knowledge of different literary genres and age-level materials and be familiar with reader’s advisory tools.

Skills: Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for giving direction, scheduling, and training staff; demonstrates creative problem-solving and sound decision-making abilities; recognizes and effectively sets priorities in planning and organizing work; effectively supervise and motivate subordinate staff; demonstrates a working knowledge of standard and specialized adult and children’s reference and bibliographic resources, both in print and electronic format; demonstrates working knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and LC subject headings.

Licenses: Possession of a Class C, California Driver’s License for branch work and school visits.

Education and Experience

Education: MLS degree from an ALA accredited library school.

Experience: Successful public contact experience; knowledge of automated systems; basic library reference materials including on-line databases and the Internet; reference interview and research methods; and knowledge of library systems. Experience working with children and adults in a library setting is desirable. Knowledge of the Peninsula Library System and Millennium system is desirable.

Riverside – University of California, Riverside Library - Director, Distinctive Collections

Url: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00549

Closing Date: 4/18/16

Rank & Salary: Librarian ($73,238 - $116,220)

Position Overview:
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) Library seeks applications for an innovative, dynamic and collaborative change agent to serve as the Director of Distinctive Collections. The ideal candidate will be committed to building deep research collections that support creative scholarship of the highest order, passionate about modern special collections, and an expert in new and emerging information and library technologies. The Director of Distinctive Collections serves as a member of the UCR Library leadership team and plays an integral role in strategic planning within an innovative, deeply collaborative environment. With responsibility for the strategic direction, administration, and day-to-day operations of Special Collections & University Archives, the Director of Distinctive Collections leads a team of librarians and other professionals.

Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Associate University Librarian for Collections & Scholarly Communication, the Director of Distinctive Collections provides leadership to a team of librarians and professionals and is responsible for all aspects of the collections, services, operations, development and stewardship of Special Collections & University Archives.

Required Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree or equivalent experience or degree in one or more fields relevant to the position
• Demonstrated experience providing effective leadership with progressively increasing scope of management responsibility in a research library or similar setting
• Record of accomplishment in collection development and management, including digitized and born-digital materials
• Ability to articulate vision for the value of special collections and archives to learning, research, teaching, and community engagement
• Ability to provide organizational leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional library staff, including librarians and other professionals
• Experience working with collectors and donors to cultivate gifts of collections and financial resources, and ability to establish and maintain successful donor relationships
• Experience with management and preservation of archival and special collections in non-textual formats, such as photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, and digital files
• Knowledge of and commitment to digital scholarship initiatives
• Experience building strong relationships between the library, university academic departments, university community, alumnae/I, and external communities
• Ability to thrive amidst organizational change, including capacity to respond effectively to change
• Demonstrated successful experience with change management
• Demonstrated understanding of changes in academic library research and reference trends and ability to analyze, implement and adapt to evolving services and technologies
• Demonstrated assessment and data analysis skills
• Evidence of creative thinking about library services and technologies
• Excellent organizational skills, and effectiveness in balancing multiple assignments and projects
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity
• Effective oral and written communication
• Record of sustained scholarly and/or professional achievement in the field
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors, and alumni

Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional advanced professional or academic degree; Ph.D. is highly desired
• Ability to read and speak at least one foreign language; fluency in Spanish is highly desirable
• Archival certification
• Familiarity with copyright and intellectual property issues relating to archives and special collections
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including grant funding, individual and corporate gifts
• Demonstrated experience in development of educational programs, such as symposia, exhibitions, and scholarly conferences, that showcase special collections, and promoting curricular and research use of special collections in the academic community
• Commitment to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students

Atherton – Sacred Heart Schools - Prep Instructional Librarian

Url: http://goo.gl/lEHcNG

Position Purpose: The Instructional Librarian works closely with the Library Director to foster a vibrant learning space conducive to independent and group inquiry. The Instructional Librarian supports the Library Director, students, faculty, and staff through instructional, supervisory, and clerical duties. This position shares responsibility for all other library duties with the Lucas Family Library staff.

Essential Duties:

● Assist students and teachers with research needs and with the use of library equipment and materials. 

● Teach students the skills necessary to access and use information ethically, providing instruction in the use of online resources, and compliance with bibliographic rules and styles through the use of formal and informal instructional methods.

● Schedule class visits to the library and maintain calendar.

● Collaborate with Library Director and classroom teachers regarding library program.

● Balance the need for a quiet space for students with the well-supervised space needed for small group collaboration and active learning.

● Supervise students in the library and uphold school rules and policies, including after school hours. Perform closing tasks at end of day at 5:00 pm.

● Curate a current and diverse Young Adult Fiction collection through acquisitions and weeding.

● Using review sources, faculty recommendations, and professional judgment, select and order library materials that support the curriculum of the school.

● Create displays to promote new arrivals, school programs, and special events.

● Maintain high level of professionalism and professional development through membership in the appropriate professional associations and networks, and attend professional meetings as time allows.

● Promote love of reading by reading and recommending fiction and nonfiction books.

● Work with the Library Director on special projects, including processing new materials, weeding, and re-imagining the library space.

Skills and Abilities:

● Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university.

● Three years of library experience at the high school level, preferably in an independent school environment.

● A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools.

● Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Sacred Heart community.

● Demonstrated ability to actively engage students in the learning process.

● Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to produce professional and grammatically correct correspondence.

● Affinity for working with high school students.

● Demonstrate competency with the online library catalogs (OPACs), databases, and internet searches. 

● Excellent technology skills and experience with emerging technologies. Experience with Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and Google Docs.

● Comfortable using the Dewey Decimal System.

● Progressive outlook and interest in the future of libraries.

● Ability to communicate and maintain library rules and regulations within the Preparatory community.

● Strong attention to detail.

● Willingness to accept new tasks and projects with a positive attitude.

● Interest in reading and discussing books that are of interest to teens.

● Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.

● Ability to multi-task, demonstrate a calm and friendly disposition and independent initiative.

*As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.

Livermore – Public Library – Librarian I

Url: http://goo.gl/DZCETV

Closing Date: 02/29/16

Salary: $4,770.24 - $5,798.26 Monthly

Job Type: Full time

DEFINITION:

Under supervision, provides information services to the public; and performs other duties as assigned.  This is the entry level position in the professional Librarian series. Entry into this class requires experience or education related to library or information science. With experience, the work becomes progressively more diversified and difficult, requiring independent judgment under general supervision. May provide direction to Library Aides, Library Clerks, Library Assistants, volunteers, and temporary employees in their assignments and work prioritization.  

 Job Related and Essential Qualifications:

Demonstrated Knowledge of: 

Library science theory and practice with emphasis in the areas of public library philosophy and library operating techniques; reference materials and their use; research and retrieval techniques; library automation; age level programming including children and young adults; effective communication techniques; effective training techniques, department policies, practices and terminology; personal computer operating systems and computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and other specialized functions; website construction and maintenance; and principles and practices of exceptional customer service.

Demonstrated Skills to: 

Instruct patrons in the use of the Library; retrieve information; effectively transmit information to the public; write clear, concise letters, memos, reports and book reviews; organize work flow; operate library and office equipment; use initiative and independent judgment within specified guidelines while performing routine duties; be flexible and adapt to changing conditions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; relate effectively to those contacted in the course of work; plan specific programs such as, children's activities, outreach or reference; and plan specific programs such as children's activities, outreach, or reference.

Ability to:

Effectively apply the required knowledge and skills in the daily performance of assigned duties; and read, comprehend and interpret a variety of written materials including library policies and practices.

Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines: 

Experience: One year of municipal library experience is desirable.

Education: A Master's degree in Library Science or related field from an accredited college or university is required. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of professional librarian experience may substitute for the advanced degree. Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Library Science or satisfactorily meeting the substitution criteria is required prior to the completion of the probationary period. A Master's degree in Library Science and course work in specific area of work assignment is highly desirable.  

Vacaville – Blake Austin College - Librarian

Url: https://goo.gl/lQvKfO

Close Date: Unavailable

Blake Austin College is looking for a part-time, contract, Librarian to help students, faculty and staff with finding and recommending source materials as well as determining what type of materials they need. Instruct students and faculty on basic computer skills, educate them on policies and how to use library resources. Classes could also be taught on how to utilize new technology and information comprehension. Train and supervise learning resource assistances and federal work study students in the basic functions of maintaining and overseeing library resources. The Learning Resource Center is also responsible for scheduling and proctoring computerized and written exams.

Must be knowledgeable about both print and electronic information sources and databases, and be able to quickly identify the needs of students and do so with precision.

Knowledge of how to build and integrate on-line Library resources for Distance Education courses is required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Master's degree in library science or library and information science from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

Professional experience in a library setting, academic or otherwise, is recommended.

Sacramento - Bureau of Reclamation - Technical Information Specialist

SALARY RANGE:$63,525.00 to $82,583.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:Wednesday, February 10, 2016 to Wednesday, February 24, 2016

SERIES & GRADE:GS-1412-11

POSITION INFORMATION:Full time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:11

DUTY LOCATIONS:1 vacancy - Sacramento, CA   View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:All United States Citizens and Nationals

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Q - Nonsensitive

SUPERVISORY STATUS:No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

Want to work for a contemporary water management agency whose mission is to assist in meeting the increasing water demands of the West while protecting the environment and the public's investment? Join the staff of the Bureau of Reclamation as a Technical Information Specialist.

This position is located with the Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Administrative Services, Visual Information Services Branch, in Sacramento, CA. For more information on the Sacramento area, visit: http://www.saccounty.net/Pages/default.aspx

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Successful adjudication of personnel security investigation required.

One year probationary period required.

DUTIES:

Serves as a Technical Information Specialist, providing technical information and library services to the entire Region.

-Plans, directs, and executes all information services inclusive of reference, literature searching, and interlibrary loans.

-Performs original and copy cataloging of specialized material to include descriptive and subject classification of material in all media (i.e., monographs, CD-ROMs, discs, video cassettes, maps, drawings, etc.).

-Plans, directs, and executes all facets of the Region's library operations, including an online electronic library, providing a full range of library and information services to specialized engineering, scientific, technical, supervisory, and executive personnel.

-Defines scope of the Regional library collection.

-Oversees circulation system and patron services.

-Keeps abreast of current literature and technologies to develop a comprehensive collection in various formats.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Minimum Education Requirement:

Applicants must meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:

A. Degree: A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of the position to be filled; or, B. Experience: Four years of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a 4-year college curriculum; or C. Combination of education and experience.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, applicants must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

In addition to meeting Basic Education, applicants must have specialized experience or additional education as defined below:

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service) OR three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. in a field related to the position.

Definition of Specialized Experience: To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows:

GS-11:Experience developing, coordinating, processing, and transmitting specialized information (i.e. scientific, engineering); analyzing and organizing specialized information or materials; determining or assigning indexing terms, indexing; preparing bibliographies, digests and reports; searching subject-oriented literature and databases, or cataloging specialized materials.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet all qualification, and as applicable, selective factor requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Human Resources (HR) will review resumes and transcript(s) to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in the assessment questionnaire. The assessment questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes. Applicants determined best-qualified will be referred to the selecting official.

Category rating and selection procedures will be used for evaluating this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Veterans with preference will be placed at the top of their respective category.

Best Qualified candidates are those who meet minimum qualifications, are highly proficient in the major requirement(s) of the position, and proficient in most of the remaining aspects of the position. 

Well Qualified candidates are those who meet minimum qualifications and are proficient in most aspects of the position.

Qualified candidates are those who meet minimum qualifications and possess only a few aspects of the position.

Applicants will be further evaluated on the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) through their resume and responses to the online questions.

- Knowledge of library science principles, concepts and methodologies, covering the full spectrum of traditional technical services functions and standard library practices to perform selecting, locating, classifying, cataloging, acquisition, referencing services.

-Familiarity with scientific and technical disciplines (i.e. engineering, hydrology) to understand the significance and relationships of the concepts and ideas within the technical information. 

-Knowledge of automated processing equipment, communication networks, CD-ROM, online databases, bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC), and the application of automation technologies to libraries to serve as consultant to patrons, and other technical information specialists and to provide information resources for access, dissemination and preservation.

-Knowledge of a wide variety of information resources both published and unpublished in all types of media (print and non-print) including content structure and access protocols of databases; and the ability to use many types of acquisition and reference tools, including automated systems, various software, and the Internet, to provide comprehensive and efficient research services.

-Knowledge of cataloging rules (AACR2 and LC) and substantial familiarity with scientific publications in water resources management, hydrology, engineering, and environmental and natural resources to establish and apply sufficient entries; modify, extend or deviate from standard procedures where rules are vague, such as for items in transition (e.g. optical disk). 

Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. Applicants rating themselves higher than is apparent in their description of experience, competencies, skills, and/or education/training OR whose resume/application is incomplete may be removed from employment consideration. 

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HOW TO APPLY:

Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the side of any page.

This vacancy is being announced through the Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hr/hireme.html

As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your not being considered for this position.

Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from a USAJOBS profile (instructions are provided during the online application process.) In addition, applicants may e-mail their supporting documentation to mpjobs@usbr.gov, fax directly to the HR Office at 916-978-5563, or mail or hand-deliver to USBR/ATTN: HR, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting document(s).

Applicants needing assistance in applying online should contact the HR Office at 916-978-5476 or Federal Relay at http://www.federalrelay.us/. The Federal Relay website contains information for TDD/TTY users to receive free needed service. If applying online poses a hardship, contact the HR Office prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at the phone number shown at the bottom of this page. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment, i.e. years and months), an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:

Transcript(s): All applicants must furnish a copy of their college transcript(s), if applicable. If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify your educational qualifications prior to reporting for work.

DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, and you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

-For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

-For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by this form.

For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx

CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified, i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements and score at least 90 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Human Resources Office

Phone: 916-978-5476

Fax: 916-978-5563

TDD: www.federalrelay.us/

Email: mpjobs@usbr.gov

Agency Information:

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

2800 Cottage Way

Attn: MP-500

Sacramento, CA

95825-1898

US

Fax: 916-978-5563

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After all application packages have been received, resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.

Cuesta College - Librarian (Pool) - Part Time

Librarian Part Time Pool 

Posting Number:               0600779 

Position Type:    Academic (Faculty) 

Department:       Library, Learning Resources & Distance Education 

Posting Date:      01-25-2016 

Closing Date:      02-29-2016

https://jobs.cuesta.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1455753514905

Position Summary           

• Selected applicants will be interviewed to establish a pool of  approved librarians for possible part-time assignments or qualification for an on-call substitution pool in the Library/Learning Resources Department.
• Assignments may include providing reference service using print and electronic sources, conducting library orientations, and/or other duties as needed. Assignments may be for day, evening, or weekend hours at the San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles Campuses. Addition to the pool does not guarantee an assignment; pool is effective for a maximum of two academic years. 

Qualifications:

• Academic (Faculty) candidates complete the Equivalency Process only        
• Required:
• Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent.
• The equivalent (candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment, indicated on the Equivalency Process link). OR a valid Community College credential in the discipline
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable:

Reference experience;

• Bibliographic Instruction experience in the discipline, community college level preferred;
• Familiarity with electronic as well as print information sources;
• Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges. 

Required Applicant Documents:  

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Unofficial Transcript 

Sacramento - Sutter Medical Center - Senior Library Technical Assistant

Senior Library Technical Assistant (Full-Time, Day Shift)

http://sutterhealth.jobs/sacramento-ca/senior-library-technical-assistant-full-time-day-shift/33934EF7F378417088DBE372609875B3/job/?utm_campaign=Beyond.com%20DirectEmployers&vs=1624&utm_medium=Job%20Aggregator&utm_source=Beyond.com%20DirectEmployers-DE

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The library technical assistant is responsible for paraprofessional functions in the medical library. The incumbent processes requests for medical information using the National Medical Interlibrary Loan Service (DOCLINE).
• Provides reception, responds to emails, and answers phone calls. The incumbent prioritizes the work requests according to medical library triage protocol. Sets up and maintains library patron access to the electronic medical resources, both journal and book.
• The incumbent oversees, trains, and provides daily guidance to the library team of volunteers. Order supplies and maintains inventory and ensures payment of library interlibrary loan invoices. Processes and tracks incoming print material subscriptions. Incumbent catalogs and maintains all library resource materials, both online and in print.
• Incumbent provides daily guidance to hospital information ambassador volunteers (HIAs), including unit assignments, forms maintenance and updates, review and triage of patient information requests from HIAs. Incumbent assists with fulfillment of information requests and timely delivery back to the patients.
• Triage and process physician and staff information requests. Collaborates with medical librarian to fulfill those requests.
• Incumbent oversees circulation of library collection and overdue notices, retrieving overdue material. Backs up medical librarian as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• The library technical assistant reports to the Administrative Director Nursing Education. Indirect reporting and daily functional guidance from the medical librarian. This position is part of the Patient Care Services Division, under the Chief Nurse Executive.

QUANTIFIABLE DIMENSIONS:

• Financial steward for $4000 annual expenses for interlibrary loan, and $1200 annual supplies budget.
• Oversees, trains and guides 20-25 library volunteers.
• 12 in-library volunteers
• 8-12 HIAs who provide patient visits
• 1400 Docline requests processed annually.
• Assists with 1400 information requests fulfilled annually for inpatients.
• 304 table of contents requests filled annually.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• AA degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree desired
• Completion of medical terminology course or equivalent experience showing familiarity with medical terminology.
• Certification as Library Technical Assistant required

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year library working experience.
• A personal history of volunteerism over a period of at least 1 year is desired.

Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet searching.
• Current awareness of technology resources used for information searching via the Internet.
• Familiarity with various software tools for business operations, statistical tracking, reports generation, and creation of training materials

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to work with frequent interruptions and balance multiple priorities.
• Cultural Diversity skills, showing the ability to work tactfully with people from most socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to perform activities involving many details with accuracy and follow-through
• Flexibility to cope with frequent planned and unplanned change
• Effective interpersonal communication skills in working with upset/emotional customers such as those often encountered in the Acute Hospital care settings Physical Requirements:
• Able to speak, hear and see.
• Able to reach and bend to access materials in library shelving areas, and push library book truck weighing between 100-200 lbs.
• Requires sitting, frequent standing, walking of up to 5,000 steps per day in accessing hospital campus destinations.
• Correctable vision for reading and online computer research.

Moraga - Contra Costa County Library - Community Library Manager

COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER

Salary   $66,514.56 - $84,941.76 Annually Location   Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type Full Time Department Library

Job Number 3AGG-2016A

Closing 2/19/2016 11:59 PM Pacific

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/1341999/community-library-manager

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• The Contra Costa County Library is recruiting to fill one vacant 40 hour Community Library Manager position in Moraga, California
• Contra Costa County operates over 26 community libraries within a 750 square mile area and serves close to 1 million urban, suburban and rural customers with an annual circulation exceeding 6.5 million.
• Community Library Managers are responsible for day-to-day administration and operation of a full service community library.  Responsibilities include applying individual judgment and influence to manage human, financial and physical resources in a community library and supervise the activities of professional, technical and/or clerical level positions involved in library support and service activities; plan, develop and implement community library goals, objectives, policies and procedures; collaborate with City staff in the planning and development of library programs and services; assess community library needs and formulate proposals and policies and other duties as assigned.
• The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months and may be used to fill future part-time and full-time vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or equivalent curriculum.

• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional/supervisory library experience.

OR

• Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience working in a library, which may include two (2) years as support staff, technician or paraprofessional, and at least one (1) year at a professional/supervisory level.

Typical Tasks

• Plan, organize and manage the activities of a community library ; ensure the efficient and effective delivery of high quality library services to the general public
• Plan, develop and implement community library goals, objectives, policies and procedures that reflect the County Library's mission and services
• Act autonomously to develop and maintain relationships with City leaders, community organizations, local businesses, schools, service clubs and "Friends of the Library" organizations, and make presentations to these organizations.
• Collaborate with City staff in the planning and development of library programs and services
• Plan and prepare the community library's budgetary needs; develop budget justification for staffing, service and materials; monitor and reconcile financial resources for county and city, grants, and donations from community organizations, businesses and library friends/foundation organizations
• Manage professional level librarians, technical and/or clerical staff; exercise independent judgment in the selection, training and evaluation of staff; make assignments and counsel employees on work-related issues and take disciplinary action as necessary in accordance with County and department guidelines and direction, regulations or applicable MOU
• Manage task forces in the development of County Library policies and procedures, committee projects or special assignments and make recommendations; interpret library policies and procedures to staff and the public
• Assess community library needs and formulate proposals and policies to support such needs within the County Library and the community
• Manage building security and maintenance issues which may include surrounding grounds; evaluate architectural drawings to assess new library interior designs, layouts, and circulation needs, and make recommendations
• Anticipate and recommend computer technology needs and planning, including internet access and software, and web based research services
• Manage acquisition and collection development, including any specialized collections; participate in centralized collection development to ensure collection materials meet the community's needs

Sacramento - Public Library – Youth Services Librarian

https://goo.gl/LGPzxO

Close Date: 3/11/16

Salary: $25.81 - $34.59 Hourly

Do you love Pete the Cat, middle school makerspaces, and teen volunteers?  Can you share early literacy tips, research databases, and troubleshoot mobile devices while simultaneously un-jamming the copier?  Sacramento Public Library is looking for creative and enthusiastic Youth Services Librarians to join our team.  If you are passionate about serving families, children and teens, we need you!

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university; applicants who are within 6 months of graduation may apply.

Fluency in a foreign language is a plus!

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of professional library work, including reference and readers’ advisory services, youth services, cataloging, selection and collection management, programming, staff and customer training, special projects; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

(Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Works in public service area answering information and readers’ advisory questions;

2. Identifies and locates library materials and assists customers in locating materials;

3. Assists and instructs customers in use of library resources, facilities, and policies;

4. Assists customers in performing computer searches and using electronic databases;

5. May perform copy and original cataloging and classification of library materials;

6. Coordinates selection and acquisitions processes for library materials, including maintaining standing orders and serials databases and files and monitoring holds buy ratios;

7. Designs and presents programs and presentations and accompanying materials;

8. Assists in training staff newly assigned to work area;

9. Keeps records and statistics; prepares reports;

10. Keeps abreast of practices and trends in public librarianship by attending workshops and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature; and recommends more efficient practices;

11. Attends meetings, trainings and seminars; participates in various committees and team activities;

12. Fills in for any subordinate position, as needed;

13. Maintains positive relationships with other staff and members of the public;

14. Requires regular and punctual employee presence;

15. Acts as a representative of Sacramento Public Library to the public;

16. May:

- Select new and replacement materials and perform collection management functions in assigned area;

 -Perform outreach activities, including school visits, story time presentations, and contacting community organizations and agencies;

 - Carry out or supervise special projects;

 -Prepare schedules;

- Supervise shelvers and volunteers;

- Perform circulation functions;

 -Be in charge of a department or branch during short term absence of supervisor;

- Perform simple repair and maintenance on computers and other equipment; and

17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

1. Sacramento Public Library’s policies and procedures and practices and procedures of assigned department or branch.

2. Current reference and search tools, including electronic resources, the Internet and bibliographic utilities, and the ability to use them.

3. Integrated library system procedures and explain to staff and library customers.

4. Customer service techniques in a wide variety of situations and towards a diverse customer population.

5. Basic understanding of the principles of cataloging and understanding of the Dewey system.

6. Principles and practices of intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights.

Ability to:

1. Successfully communicate with other staff members, library customers, representatives of community organizations, schools, and agencies, and library vendors and suppliers.

2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and work as a team.

3. Understand the customer’s needs and deliver services by focusing on the customer.

4. Take initiative to ensure a positive and successful customer experience by contributing to finding solutions, regardless of assigned responsibility.

5. Respond to customers and address customer complaints/problems in a timely, accurate, courteous, respectful and friendly manner.

6. Possess attention to detail and follow through on tasks effectively and efficiently.

7. Establish priorities and organize workload effectively and efficiently while paying attention to detail and complete assignments under pressure.

8. Maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere; maintain composure and work effectively even when under pressure.

9. Keep all relevant parties informed of all major issues and to recommend changes as appropriate.

10. Act on behalf of the branch or department supervisor as necessary.

Skill in:

1. Operating relevant computer systems, including hardware and software; current audio-visual equipment; and office machines.

Education and Experience:

1. Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university.

2. No experience necessary.