Monday, January 29, 2018
Pleasant Hill - Diablo Valley College Library - Librarian
https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/4876
Job Open Date: 12/13/2017
Job Close Date: 02/05/2018
Salary Range $58,452 - $87,960
Description
Diablo Valley College Library seeks a creative, dynamic, collaborative, and service-oriented librarian for a full-time, tenure track librarian position. The successful candidate will work with students, faculty, and staff to support initiatives promoting effective learning and information discovery both in-person and online. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide vision, direction, and shared leadership in the development, delivery, and assessment of library instruction.
The ideal candidate will share DVC’s commitment to educating its increasingly diverse student population particularly those from underserved communities. We currently enroll over 29,000 students. 24% of DVC students are Latinx, 6% are African-American, 5% are Filipino, 14% are Asian, 37% are White, and 8% are multiracial. DVC expects to become an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in the coming year.
The successful candidate will join a college that is dedicated to achieving the goals of its Student Equity Plan. The college is host to active student-led affinity groups, robust learning community programs (e.g. Puente, Umoja, MESA.), meetings and trainings dedicated to supporting DACA students and their families, and an offering of culturally responsive events, including the ongoing Education, Equity and Inclusivity Speaker series.
The DVC Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and advancing the college’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Qualified early career librarians and candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
Inquiries
Contact Diablo Valley College Office of Instruction at 925-969-2004
Duties
Under the direction of the Dean of the Library, and in collaboration with faculty librarians, the Librarian’s duties may include, but are not limited to:
• provide vision, direction, and shared leadership in the development, delivery, and assessment of library instructional efforts for in-person and distance education;
• provide reference and information services to students and faculty;
• serve as subject liaison to one or more instructional departments, collaborating with faculty on assignments, collection needs, and information literacy instruction;
• contribute to the design, development and maintenance of the library’s web presence;
• promote library resources and programs to students and faculty;
• develop, implement and analyze library assessments;
• utilize existing and emerging technologies to enhance library services and instruction;
• create and present professional development activities for faculty;
• participate in department, college committees, and the college’s shared governance process;
• participate in regional and statewide professional library organizations;
• maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
• Master’s in library science, library and information science,
OR
the equivalent. If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e. you do not possess the exact degree listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications because of equivalent educational or professional background), please fill out the equivalency petition form found at http://www.4cd.edu/career/forms/MastersDegreeEquiv.pdf
Desirable Qualifications
1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college;
2. Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and the ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial background, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation;
3. Ability to apply diverse life and teaching experiences to student learning and success;
4. Commitment to improving the success of students of all backgrounds and abilities, in particular, reducing achievement gaps of under-prepared and under-served students;
5. Experience and/or coursework in academic library instruction;
6. Ability to creatively apply emerging trends, concepts, and technologies in library instruction;
7. Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively as part of a team;
8. Commitment to user-centered library services;
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
10. Engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning, including pedagogical practices and instructional design.
How to Apply
1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
San Rafael - Dominican University - Access Services Coordinator
https://dominican.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Alemany-Library/Access-Services-Coordinator_R1412-1
DeadlinePriority will be given to applications submitted by January 31, 2018; however additional applications may be considered until the position is filled
SalaryThe compensation range for this position is currently $50,000 - $53,000 and Dominican offers a rich benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, tuition waiver, a generous 403(b) employer contribution, and excellent time off package.
Position Summary
Dominican University of California is seeking an individual for a full-time Access Services Coordinator position. The Access Services Coordinator provides in-person, email, and phone assistance to patrons for library resources, facilities, and services; answers general technical questions; and helps maintain the organization of library materials and facilities. This position keeps other departments informed about day-to-day procedures and issues. They may also manage additional components of Access Services, such as reserves, interlibrary loan, information desk, supervision of student workers, or student training.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the operation of the Access Services Department when the Manager or other Access Services Coordinators are absent.
Acts as the main campus contact for the library during evening and weekend shifts, if assigned. Please note at this time this position is scheduled to work primarily a daytime shift, Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm.
Provides assistance to patrons requesting library materials, services or information.
Checks out, or supervises the checking out, of print and non-print library materials following established procedures and using the automated circulation module.
Oversees the proper re-shelving of library materials by student employees.
Provides access to the computer lab, the gallery, and classroom and conference facilities, resolving problems and responding to emergencies related to these facilities.
Supervises and performs routine functions in the Innovative Interfaces Circulation. Module, and perform routine maintenance on Library equipment (e.g., copiers, printers, microfilm readers).
Assists the Access Services Manager in hiring, training and scheduling student employees.
Secures Library cash receipts.
Opens, closes and secures the Library facility.
Jointly, with other Access Services Coordinators, oversees reservation and minimal trouble-shooting of audio-visual equipment and laptop computers requested by faculty.
Manages Federal Work Study budget for student workers.
Processes and manages course reserves.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three years experience in a library
Familiarity with academic library setting
Ability to troubleshoot basic technology questions
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Familiarity with library OPACs, Sierra, and/or library resource management software
Comfortable using current word processing, spreadsheet, and searching databases
Ability to manage time and workload independently
Uses creative problem solving and logic
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience
Willingness to seek additional training to stay aware of changes in field
Experience with Sierra/Interlibrary Loans/Reserves/Cataloging module
Application Procedures
Link to apply: https://dominican.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers
A cover letter is required.
Compile resume/CV and cover letter in one pdf document and upload in the Resume/CV section
For further questions on the application process, please contact jobs@dominican.edu
DeadlinePriority will be given to applications submitted by January 31, 2018; however additional applications may be considered until the position is filled
SalaryThe compensation range for this position is currently $50,000 - $53,000 and Dominican offers a rich benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, tuition waiver, a generous 403(b) employer contribution, and excellent time off package.
Position Summary
Dominican University of California is seeking an individual for a full-time Access Services Coordinator position. The Access Services Coordinator provides in-person, email, and phone assistance to patrons for library resources, facilities, and services; answers general technical questions; and helps maintain the organization of library materials and facilities. This position keeps other departments informed about day-to-day procedures and issues. They may also manage additional components of Access Services, such as reserves, interlibrary loan, information desk, supervision of student workers, or student training.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the operation of the Access Services Department when the Manager or other Access Services Coordinators are absent.
Acts as the main campus contact for the library during evening and weekend shifts, if assigned. Please note at this time this position is scheduled to work primarily a daytime shift, Monday - Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm.
Provides assistance to patrons requesting library materials, services or information.
Checks out, or supervises the checking out, of print and non-print library materials following established procedures and using the automated circulation module.
Oversees the proper re-shelving of library materials by student employees.
Provides access to the computer lab, the gallery, and classroom and conference facilities, resolving problems and responding to emergencies related to these facilities.
Supervises and performs routine functions in the Innovative Interfaces Circulation. Module, and perform routine maintenance on Library equipment (e.g., copiers, printers, microfilm readers).
Assists the Access Services Manager in hiring, training and scheduling student employees.
Secures Library cash receipts.
Opens, closes and secures the Library facility.
Jointly, with other Access Services Coordinators, oversees reservation and minimal trouble-shooting of audio-visual equipment and laptop computers requested by faculty.
Manages Federal Work Study budget for student workers.
Processes and manages course reserves.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or three years experience in a library
Familiarity with academic library setting
Ability to troubleshoot basic technology questions
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Familiarity with library OPACs, Sierra, and/or library resource management software
Comfortable using current word processing, spreadsheet, and searching databases
Ability to manage time and workload independently
Uses creative problem solving and logic
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience
Willingness to seek additional training to stay aware of changes in field
Experience with Sierra/Interlibrary Loans/Reserves/Cataloging module
Application Procedures
Link to apply: https://dominican.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers
A cover letter is required.
Compile resume/CV and cover letter in one pdf document and upload in the Resume/CV section
For further questions on the application process, please contact jobs@dominican.edu
Hayward - Chabot College - Librarian (Collections and Online Learning)
https://clpccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/1033
Open Date 01/12/2018
Close Date 02/12/2018
Pay Rate (or Annual Salary) $62,035 - $88,687/annual
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Librarian (Collections and Online Learning) for Chabot College in Hayward, California. This position reports directly to the Division Dean.
Representative Duties
1. With consultation of other faculty librarians, provide leadership in selecting and deselecting print materials, DVD’s, and eBooks.
2. A forward-thinking and strategic perspective on new and emerging trends in collection development, crafting an innovative approach to the library’s collections that is both student-centered and responsive to Chabot College curriculum, learning communities, and institutional learning outcomes.
3. Select materials that reflect the information literacy and research needs of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
4. Design and maintain online tutorials in the Library website including the use of Captivate or Camtasia, the Libguides content management system, and has knowledge of online learning modules software and tools such as Searchpath, Credo InfoLit Modules and/or Libwizard.
5. With respect to further enhance the online learning and user experience of our students, provides input in maintaining and improving the Library web site and related library web services, including regularly evaluating new library tutorials, information literacy gaming and other tools and products
6. Undertake quantitative and qualitative assessment to improve collections in support of the College’s priorities.
7. Use data for the development of and to document the value of the collections.
8. Analyze and report data regarding collection growth, usage, material costs, expenditures, etc. to inform budgetary collection decisions.
9. Develop online curriculum and teach a Library Skills course online using Canvas (college platform).
10. In collaboration with the library team, ensure that library procedures and policies are followed consistently.
11. Act as key member of the library team in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the library’s programs and services.
12. Provide reference services in a multimedia environment to students, staff and faculty.
13. Provide library outreach activities to the college community, especially to online faculty and students.
14. Teach effective information competency research strategies, including information literacy courses.
15. Act as a library liaison to at least one instructional division.
16. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
17. Participate in campus and district professional activities, which may include but are not limited to Curriculum committee, staff development, and collegial meetings.
18. Work or teach late afternoon, evening, distance learning and/or off campus classes when scheduled as part of the regular librarian assignment.
19. Participate in on-going assessment of library programs including program review, strategic planning, and the development and implementation of new services, systems, and programs.
20. Evidence of sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s in library science, library and information science,
OR the equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Knowledge of assessment tools, software, and processes relevant to academic library services, collection development, online education and online learning objects.
2. Experience providing information competency instruction in a community college library.
3. Experience providing reference services in an academic library setting.
4. Knowledge of HTML 4 and 5, CSS, PHP, Libguides, API’s, JavaScript, BootStrap and other similar web programming languages and platforms.
5. Evidence of ability to work effectively as the leader in collection development including the incorporation of recommendation and discussions of standards of selection from other faculty librarians and faculty at large.
6. Knowledge and understanding of collection development policies for a community college library that first and foremost provides curriculum support for necessary research in its various disciplines.
7. Knowledge of various acquisition and collection development tools such as EBSCOhost Collection Manager, Midwest, GOBI, and the acquisitions components of Worldshare Management System.
8. Experience teaching online courses with a Learning Management System such as Canvas.
9. Experience working with tutorial software such as Captivate, Camtasia, or Jing.
10. Experience working with course module software such as Searchpath, Credo InfoLit Modules, or LibWizard.
11. Experience measuring and evaluating User Experience, including providing effective usability tests of web sites and/or platforms.
12. Knowledge of gaming information literacy software and techniques used in library tutorials.
13. Knowledge of Web Accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0 AA standards. Understanding of necessary accessibility requirements for audiovisual materials such as DVD’s.
14. Knowledge of working with and modifying content management systems such as Libguides and Omni Update.
15. Experience providing innovative and creative leadership in the development of library programs and services.
16. Experience in outreach activities for students and faculty.
Job Work Schedule
This position is full-time, tenure track, beginning Fall 2018. Employment will begin on or about August 16, 2018.
Open Date 01/12/2018
Close Date 02/12/2018
Pay Rate (or Annual Salary) $62,035 - $88,687/annual
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Librarian (Collections and Online Learning) for Chabot College in Hayward, California. This position reports directly to the Division Dean.
Representative Duties
1. With consultation of other faculty librarians, provide leadership in selecting and deselecting print materials, DVD’s, and eBooks.
2. A forward-thinking and strategic perspective on new and emerging trends in collection development, crafting an innovative approach to the library’s collections that is both student-centered and responsive to Chabot College curriculum, learning communities, and institutional learning outcomes.
3. Select materials that reflect the information literacy and research needs of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
4. Design and maintain online tutorials in the Library website including the use of Captivate or Camtasia, the Libguides content management system, and has knowledge of online learning modules software and tools such as Searchpath, Credo InfoLit Modules and/or Libwizard.
5. With respect to further enhance the online learning and user experience of our students, provides input in maintaining and improving the Library web site and related library web services, including regularly evaluating new library tutorials, information literacy gaming and other tools and products
6. Undertake quantitative and qualitative assessment to improve collections in support of the College’s priorities.
7. Use data for the development of and to document the value of the collections.
8. Analyze and report data regarding collection growth, usage, material costs, expenditures, etc. to inform budgetary collection decisions.
9. Develop online curriculum and teach a Library Skills course online using Canvas (college platform).
10. In collaboration with the library team, ensure that library procedures and policies are followed consistently.
11. Act as key member of the library team in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the library’s programs and services.
12. Provide reference services in a multimedia environment to students, staff and faculty.
13. Provide library outreach activities to the college community, especially to online faculty and students.
14. Teach effective information competency research strategies, including information literacy courses.
15. Act as a library liaison to at least one instructional division.
16. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
17. Participate in campus and district professional activities, which may include but are not limited to Curriculum committee, staff development, and collegial meetings.
18. Work or teach late afternoon, evening, distance learning and/or off campus classes when scheduled as part of the regular librarian assignment.
19. Participate in on-going assessment of library programs including program review, strategic planning, and the development and implementation of new services, systems, and programs.
20. Evidence of sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s in library science, library and information science,
OR the equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Knowledge of assessment tools, software, and processes relevant to academic library services, collection development, online education and online learning objects.
2. Experience providing information competency instruction in a community college library.
3. Experience providing reference services in an academic library setting.
4. Knowledge of HTML 4 and 5, CSS, PHP, Libguides, API’s, JavaScript, BootStrap and other similar web programming languages and platforms.
5. Evidence of ability to work effectively as the leader in collection development including the incorporation of recommendation and discussions of standards of selection from other faculty librarians and faculty at large.
6. Knowledge and understanding of collection development policies for a community college library that first and foremost provides curriculum support for necessary research in its various disciplines.
7. Knowledge of various acquisition and collection development tools such as EBSCOhost Collection Manager, Midwest, GOBI, and the acquisitions components of Worldshare Management System.
8. Experience teaching online courses with a Learning Management System such as Canvas.
9. Experience working with tutorial software such as Captivate, Camtasia, or Jing.
10. Experience working with course module software such as Searchpath, Credo InfoLit Modules, or LibWizard.
11. Experience measuring and evaluating User Experience, including providing effective usability tests of web sites and/or platforms.
12. Knowledge of gaming information literacy software and techniques used in library tutorials.
13. Knowledge of Web Accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0 AA standards. Understanding of necessary accessibility requirements for audiovisual materials such as DVD’s.
14. Knowledge of working with and modifying content management systems such as Libguides and Omni Update.
15. Experience providing innovative and creative leadership in the development of library programs and services.
16. Experience in outreach activities for students and faculty.
Job Work Schedule
This position is full-time, tenure track, beginning Fall 2018. Employment will begin on or about August 16, 2018.
Oakland - California Digital Library - Discovery & Delivery Director
https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1516924428634
Salary Salary commensurate with experience
03-01-2018
Position Summary
At the California Digital Library (CDL), we believe passionately that the library, in all its forms, is critically important to the vital work of students, scholars and the public. As a University of California systemwide library, CDL provides services to and on behalf of the UC system as a partner and collaborator to the UC campus libraries. As a globally-connected digital library, CDL occupies a unique position between the local UC campuses and the global digital library infrastructure. The user base for CDL services and programs includes UC faculty, students and library staff; the patrons of the consortia in which the UC Libraries participate; and the many people worldwide who benefit from UC's open access offerings.
The CDL Discovery & Delivery (D2D) Director is responsible for working collaboratively across CDL and with stakeholders at UC and beyond to develop a forward-thinking strategic vision for the essential services and technologies that connect faculty, students and staff to UC collections and open access materials. The director provides oversight, encourages collaboration and innovation, and ensures the successful operation of D2D systems, services and initiatives.
Reporting to the CDL's Associate Vice Provost/Executive Director (AVP/ED), and consulting within the UC Libraries' ten-campus advisory structure, the D2D director is a member of the CDL senior leadership team tasked with planning and implementing a comprehensive and coordinated suite of digital library services. The D2D service portfolio includes:
- Melvyl - UC Libraries' union catalog/discovery service run on OCLC's WorldCat Local
- Request - ILL and document delivery services built atop of OCLC's VDX
- UC-eLinks - UC Libraries' link resolver run on Ex Libris' SFX
- Zephir - a metadata management system for the 15 million+ volume Hathi Trust digital library
- Agua - a shared print management system that supports the Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST) and UC Libraries Shared Print programs
In addition, the UC Libraries and CDL are currently pursuing a plan to investigate, select and implement a consortial Intergrated Library System for the UC Libraries; the D2D program will assume a primary role in the success of the project. We expect this consortial ILS, once implemented, to significantly reconfigure the D2D service portfolio and create opportunities to rethink the contemporary infrastructure required to fulfill the ongoing key requirements of discovery, link resolution and interlibrary loan across the system.
The D2D program includes a thirteen member team of experienced, dynamic and highly dedicated software engineers, metadata analysts and service manager employing an Agile approach to creating and maintaining D2D systems.
Duties
Develop and manage a comprehensive discovery and delivery service portfolio that aligns with broader CDL and UC Libraries' strategic plans, with the goal of continuously uncovering and serving the University's research, teaching and learning needs.
Work with stakeholders to define a vision and guide implementation of actionable strategic plans, policies, and fiscally sustainable approaches to the development and operation of discovery and delivery services and infrastructure.
Advocate for the adoption and ensure the effective stewardship of indispensable discovery, resource sharing and bibliographic services in alignment with complementary CDL, UC and external community initiatives.
Strategic planning
Oversee D2D operational and administrative activities, with the goal of creating innovative and sustainable discovery and resource sharing services to support scholarship, teaching and learning.
Actively cultivate productive relationships and cross-portfolio initiatives between the D2D program staff and other CDL programs, including the Access & Publishing program, the Collection Management program, and the UC Curation Center.
Lead a team of software engineers, analysts and service managers; foster a culture of teamwork, technical excellence and innovation; motivate team members to do their best work; create a hiring process that attracts outstanding candidates of all backgrounds; and create a staff professional development process that consistently improves team performance.
Programmatic oversight
Communicate, consult on, and advocate for D2D and CDL's activities to University stakeholders and other national communities of common concern and practice. Develop and encourage ongoing dialogue with UC colleagues and the users of D2D tools and services; actively partner with UC librarians to promote service awareness and adoption.
Community engagement
As a member of the CDL Director's Cabinet, actively participate in setting CDL-wide policies and priorities, and engage in a continuous process of establishing CDL's development directions and priorities. Taking into account the intersection of programmatic needs and decision-making across the CDL organization, assist in establishing collaborative approaches to shared staffing, the pursuit of new opportunities, and resource restraints.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in information science, library science, computer science or related area and/or equivalent experience and training.
5+ years experience in program development and management, including strategic planning and implementation, relationship building, project management, innovation and budget management, and/or equivalent activities.
Proven experience building motivated, well-trained, innovative teams of information professionals. These teams should have a record of producing user friendly, efficient and technologically sophisticated services on time and on budget.
Familiarity with technology issues and best practices in libraries and/or higher education, including some combination of experience with integrated library systems, authentication, collections analysis systems, open source development, digital scholarship, machine learning, accessibility and/or user experience design.
Knowledge of both print and digital library services, e.g., library catalogs, interlibrary loan, reference linking, electronic resource management, cataloging of digital materials, shared print and document delivery.
Excellent collaboration, networking and community engagement skills. Ability to work within a group setting, facilitate discussion and build consensus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including engaging presentation skills and the ability to connect dynamically with an audience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with initiating grant opportunities and managing grant-funded projects.
Senior-level managerial experience within a large academic library or similar memory institution.
Salary Salary commensurate with experience
03-01-2018
Position Summary
At the California Digital Library (CDL), we believe passionately that the library, in all its forms, is critically important to the vital work of students, scholars and the public. As a University of California systemwide library, CDL provides services to and on behalf of the UC system as a partner and collaborator to the UC campus libraries. As a globally-connected digital library, CDL occupies a unique position between the local UC campuses and the global digital library infrastructure. The user base for CDL services and programs includes UC faculty, students and library staff; the patrons of the consortia in which the UC Libraries participate; and the many people worldwide who benefit from UC's open access offerings.
The CDL Discovery & Delivery (D2D) Director is responsible for working collaboratively across CDL and with stakeholders at UC and beyond to develop a forward-thinking strategic vision for the essential services and technologies that connect faculty, students and staff to UC collections and open access materials. The director provides oversight, encourages collaboration and innovation, and ensures the successful operation of D2D systems, services and initiatives.
Reporting to the CDL's Associate Vice Provost/Executive Director (AVP/ED), and consulting within the UC Libraries' ten-campus advisory structure, the D2D director is a member of the CDL senior leadership team tasked with planning and implementing a comprehensive and coordinated suite of digital library services. The D2D service portfolio includes:
- Melvyl - UC Libraries' union catalog/discovery service run on OCLC's WorldCat Local
- Request - ILL and document delivery services built atop of OCLC's VDX
- UC-eLinks - UC Libraries' link resolver run on Ex Libris' SFX
- Zephir - a metadata management system for the 15 million+ volume Hathi Trust digital library
- Agua - a shared print management system that supports the Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST) and UC Libraries Shared Print programs
In addition, the UC Libraries and CDL are currently pursuing a plan to investigate, select and implement a consortial Intergrated Library System for the UC Libraries; the D2D program will assume a primary role in the success of the project. We expect this consortial ILS, once implemented, to significantly reconfigure the D2D service portfolio and create opportunities to rethink the contemporary infrastructure required to fulfill the ongoing key requirements of discovery, link resolution and interlibrary loan across the system.
The D2D program includes a thirteen member team of experienced, dynamic and highly dedicated software engineers, metadata analysts and service manager employing an Agile approach to creating and maintaining D2D systems.
Duties
Develop and manage a comprehensive discovery and delivery service portfolio that aligns with broader CDL and UC Libraries' strategic plans, with the goal of continuously uncovering and serving the University's research, teaching and learning needs.
Work with stakeholders to define a vision and guide implementation of actionable strategic plans, policies, and fiscally sustainable approaches to the development and operation of discovery and delivery services and infrastructure.
Advocate for the adoption and ensure the effective stewardship of indispensable discovery, resource sharing and bibliographic services in alignment with complementary CDL, UC and external community initiatives.
Strategic planning
Oversee D2D operational and administrative activities, with the goal of creating innovative and sustainable discovery and resource sharing services to support scholarship, teaching and learning.
Actively cultivate productive relationships and cross-portfolio initiatives between the D2D program staff and other CDL programs, including the Access & Publishing program, the Collection Management program, and the UC Curation Center.
Lead a team of software engineers, analysts and service managers; foster a culture of teamwork, technical excellence and innovation; motivate team members to do their best work; create a hiring process that attracts outstanding candidates of all backgrounds; and create a staff professional development process that consistently improves team performance.
Programmatic oversight
Communicate, consult on, and advocate for D2D and CDL's activities to University stakeholders and other national communities of common concern and practice. Develop and encourage ongoing dialogue with UC colleagues and the users of D2D tools and services; actively partner with UC librarians to promote service awareness and adoption.
Community engagement
As a member of the CDL Director's Cabinet, actively participate in setting CDL-wide policies and priorities, and engage in a continuous process of establishing CDL's development directions and priorities. Taking into account the intersection of programmatic needs and decision-making across the CDL organization, assist in establishing collaborative approaches to shared staffing, the pursuit of new opportunities, and resource restraints.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in information science, library science, computer science or related area and/or equivalent experience and training.
5+ years experience in program development and management, including strategic planning and implementation, relationship building, project management, innovation and budget management, and/or equivalent activities.
Proven experience building motivated, well-trained, innovative teams of information professionals. These teams should have a record of producing user friendly, efficient and technologically sophisticated services on time and on budget.
Familiarity with technology issues and best practices in libraries and/or higher education, including some combination of experience with integrated library systems, authentication, collections analysis systems, open source development, digital scholarship, machine learning, accessibility and/or user experience design.
Knowledge of both print and digital library services, e.g., library catalogs, interlibrary loan, reference linking, electronic resource management, cataloging of digital materials, shared print and document delivery.
Excellent collaboration, networking and community engagement skills. Ability to work within a group setting, facilitate discussion and build consensus.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including engaging presentation skills and the ability to connect dynamically with an audience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with initiating grant opportunities and managing grant-funded projects.
Senior-level managerial experience within a large academic library or similar memory institution.
Contra Costa - Los Medanos COllege - Technical Services/Systems Librarian
https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/4877
Job Open Date: 12/13/2017
Job Close Date: 02/04/2018
Yearly Salary Range $58,452 - $87,960 per year
Description of Position
Los Medanos College is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and service-oriented librarian for a full-time position beginning August 2018. The successful applicant will be a team-oriented person who is able to work both independently and collaboratively in an innovative environment. The person filling this position would provide leadership and coordination of the technical services/systems of the Los Medanos College Library as their primary responsibility.
The person in this position will also be involved in reference, library instruction, collection management and outreach activities. The librarian will be required to discover, select, learn, and integrate new library related technologies as they become available. This position also supports the assessment of the instruction being done at the library reference desk and embedded in courses to identify and measure student learning.
Duties and Responsibilities
The position will engage in a full range of reference, library instruction, collection management and outreach activities. In addition to contractual duties, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing vision, direction, and leadership in the development, delivery, and assessment of all Library instructional efforts for campus-based and distance education;
2. providing reference service and instruction on the use of print and electronic information resources to students, faculty, staff and the community;
3. participating in the collection, development and implementation of print and electronic information resources and services;
4. providing course related library instruction;
5. collaborating with faculty on assignments, collection needs, and integration of information literacy into the college curriculum;
6. developing library collections in the assigned subject areas;
7. contributing to the development and maintenance of the Library’s web page;
8. maintaining current knowledge in the field of Library Science and Information Management;
9. participating in department, college committees, and College’s shared governance process;
10. participating in professional development activities;
11. maintaining of appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
12. performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Master’s in library science, library and information science
OR
The equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
2. Advanced knowledge of academic library acquisitions, cataloging and circulation practices.
3. Ability to provide leadership, training, and direction to library technical services staff.
4. Knowledge and experience working with an integrated online library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces.
5. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work effectively with new and emerging technologies .
6. Experience in providing reference and instructional services in a library setting.
7. Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills and the proven ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and administration.
How to Apply
1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Job Open Date: 12/13/2017
Job Close Date: 02/04/2018
Yearly Salary Range $58,452 - $87,960 per year
Description of Position
Los Medanos College is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and service-oriented librarian for a full-time position beginning August 2018. The successful applicant will be a team-oriented person who is able to work both independently and collaboratively in an innovative environment. The person filling this position would provide leadership and coordination of the technical services/systems of the Los Medanos College Library as their primary responsibility.
The person in this position will also be involved in reference, library instruction, collection management and outreach activities. The librarian will be required to discover, select, learn, and integrate new library related technologies as they become available. This position also supports the assessment of the instruction being done at the library reference desk and embedded in courses to identify and measure student learning.
Duties and Responsibilities
The position will engage in a full range of reference, library instruction, collection management and outreach activities. In addition to contractual duties, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing vision, direction, and leadership in the development, delivery, and assessment of all Library instructional efforts for campus-based and distance education;
2. providing reference service and instruction on the use of print and electronic information resources to students, faculty, staff and the community;
3. participating in the collection, development and implementation of print and electronic information resources and services;
4. providing course related library instruction;
5. collaborating with faculty on assignments, collection needs, and integration of information literacy into the college curriculum;
6. developing library collections in the assigned subject areas;
7. contributing to the development and maintenance of the Library’s web page;
8. maintaining current knowledge in the field of Library Science and Information Management;
9. participating in department, college committees, and College’s shared governance process;
10. participating in professional development activities;
11. maintaining of appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
12. performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Master’s in library science, library and information science
OR
The equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
2. Advanced knowledge of academic library acquisitions, cataloging and circulation practices.
3. Ability to provide leadership, training, and direction to library technical services staff.
4. Knowledge and experience working with an integrated online library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces.
5. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work effectively with new and emerging technologies .
6. Experience in providing reference and instructional services in a library setting.
7. Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills and the proven ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and administration.
How to Apply
1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Sacramento - Merryhill School - Elementary Teacher: Librarian and Reading Teacher
http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NOBELEAR&cws=1&rid=6535&source=Indeed.com
Job Code: 6535
Employment Duration: Full time
Description
Our school builds the solid academic foundation students need for future success. Classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents. We provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. Our students are academically successful and capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges. Our teachers are proud to be part of our educational team because they are supported by an innovative curriculum and receive ongoing professional development from our education department. If you value a career in an educational community of extraordinary professionals, join ours!
We are currently looking for a energetic, passionate, confident elementary teacher/librarian to join our team. This position blends the role of school librarian and reading support teacher in a dynamic approach to supporting students' love of literacy across campus. Manage the school library, instruct elementary classes, collaborate with primary teachers as a reinforcement to language arts instruction, facilitate school wide literacy programs and work side by side with our experienced cohort of speciality teachers. If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to your students, work collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be a part of our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities focused primarily in the school library that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.
Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, collaborate with teachers, and manage and lead the school library and associated programs.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Execute effective classroom management.
Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, the general well-being of the school, and collective / individual interest of its staff and student body.
Actively participate in professional development, practice self-assessment, reflective practice and strive for continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Library Sciences, Reading/Literacy or equivalent.
Teacher credential as specified under state regulations, preferred.
Advanced degree in education preferred.
Previous teaching experience required.
Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with technology and commitment to the unique role it plays in the education arena of the 21st Century.
Job Code: 6535
Employment Duration: Full time
Description
Our school builds the solid academic foundation students need for future success. Classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents. We provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. Our students are academically successful and capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges. Our teachers are proud to be part of our educational team because they are supported by an innovative curriculum and receive ongoing professional development from our education department. If you value a career in an educational community of extraordinary professionals, join ours!
We are currently looking for a energetic, passionate, confident elementary teacher/librarian to join our team. This position blends the role of school librarian and reading support teacher in a dynamic approach to supporting students' love of literacy across campus. Manage the school library, instruct elementary classes, collaborate with primary teachers as a reinforcement to language arts instruction, facilitate school wide literacy programs and work side by side with our experienced cohort of speciality teachers. If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to your students, work collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be a part of our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities focused primarily in the school library that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.
Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, collaborate with teachers, and manage and lead the school library and associated programs.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Execute effective classroom management.
Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, the general well-being of the school, and collective / individual interest of its staff and student body.
Actively participate in professional development, practice self-assessment, reflective practice and strive for continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Library Sciences, Reading/Literacy or equivalent.
Teacher credential as specified under state regulations, preferred.
Advanced degree in education preferred.
Previous teaching experience required.
Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with technology and commitment to the unique role it plays in the education arena of the 21st Century.
Sacramento - UC Davis Health System - Media Library Professional 3
https://careers.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/psp/extapp1/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICANT.UC_HR_JOB_POST.GBL?Page=UC_HR_JOB_POST&Action=U&JOB_REQ_NBR=051677
Position Information
Salary Range: $1651.20 to $3383.20
Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
Appointment Type: Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Representation: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This posting is open until position is filled. Interviews may be held at any time.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated research experience, preferably in library sciences, health sciences or a related field and knowledge of current developments in these fields.
- Thorough understanding of library or health sciences databases and resources. Demonstrated ability to educate end-users on how to navigate those resources.
- Strong demonstrated teaching skills. Demonstrated ability to develop content and/or translate complex professional/ technical research information into understandable messages and talking points for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Thorough knowledge of data management and documentation methods used in scientific research. Focused learning in systematic reviews and meta-analysis/synthesis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and skills with library's technical applications, including those related to circulations, statistics, web development, and cataloging. Demonstrated experience in searching electronic databases including PubMed, PsychINFO, Communication Abstracts for relevant literature.
- Experience performing literature searches, summaries, and syntheses and interpreting field research.
- Excellent writing and editing skills for consumer oriented materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Library Sciences, Health Science, Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in California State Government and in tobacco control.
Responsibilities
The Media Library Professional 3 performs a full range of complex research responsibilities associated with conducting a statewide comprehensive program to inform the public of the activities and objectives of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP). This position is responsible for developing a library system that will serve as the repository for literature and other media related information. The Media Library Professional 3 will research and substantiate all advertising, media materials, and social media used by the statewide media campaign. The incumbent will review, analyze, and synthesize existing literature, and translate complex results of new cutting-edge research into language easy to understand and ready for general public consumption. In collaboration with other professionals, the position is responsible for translating complex scientific findings and concepts into accessible and engaging copy for print and digital media, including website content, brief articles, social media posts and data visualizations. In addition, the incumbent may formulate new resources such as the media library or other databases.
Position Information
Salary Range: $1651.20 to $3383.20
Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
Appointment Type: Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Representation: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This posting is open until position is filled. Interviews may be held at any time.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated research experience, preferably in library sciences, health sciences or a related field and knowledge of current developments in these fields.
- Thorough understanding of library or health sciences databases and resources. Demonstrated ability to educate end-users on how to navigate those resources.
- Strong demonstrated teaching skills. Demonstrated ability to develop content and/or translate complex professional/ technical research information into understandable messages and talking points for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Thorough knowledge of data management and documentation methods used in scientific research. Focused learning in systematic reviews and meta-analysis/synthesis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and skills with library's technical applications, including those related to circulations, statistics, web development, and cataloging. Demonstrated experience in searching electronic databases including PubMed, PsychINFO, Communication Abstracts for relevant literature.
- Experience performing literature searches, summaries, and syntheses and interpreting field research.
- Excellent writing and editing skills for consumer oriented materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Library Sciences, Health Science, Communication or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in California State Government and in tobacco control.
Responsibilities
The Media Library Professional 3 performs a full range of complex research responsibilities associated with conducting a statewide comprehensive program to inform the public of the activities and objectives of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP). This position is responsible for developing a library system that will serve as the repository for literature and other media related information. The Media Library Professional 3 will research and substantiate all advertising, media materials, and social media used by the statewide media campaign. The incumbent will review, analyze, and synthesize existing literature, and translate complex results of new cutting-edge research into language easy to understand and ready for general public consumption. In collaboration with other professionals, the position is responsible for translating complex scientific findings and concepts into accessible and engaging copy for print and digital media, including website content, brief articles, social media posts and data visualizations. In addition, the incumbent may formulate new resources such as the media library or other databases.
Berkeley - Universtiy of California, Berkeley - Digital Imaging Specialist
https://jobsprod.is.berkeley.edu/psc/jobsprod/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=24423&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 1/25/18
Salary & Benefits
The hourly salary for this position is $21.70 - $28.74.
Responsibilities
This position is one of a team of digital imaging staff. They will be working on short and long term digital projects dealing with a range of media. They will be responsible for the inception, implementation, and completion of digital projects, which includes the creation of master images and derivatives.
• Use various types of equipment to make digital images, including flatbed scanners, document feed scanner, microfilm scanner, and digital (DLSR) camera.
• Use various types software for imaging processing
• Perform digital image capture from a range of Library materials to very exacting standards, consistently and productively
• Organize and inspect captured image files
• Handle rare or fragile originals skillfully to prevent damage
• Process files to create master tiffs and PDFs
• Transfer files to Library servers for preservation and access
• Deliver files and related technical metadata to next stage of workflow
• Communicate and coordinate with other team members and clients
• Coordinate and track work including delivery, scanning, processing, and producing final product
Required Qualifications
• Working knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer application programs.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Working skills to analyze information and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Must be self motivated, work independently or as part of a team, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Ability to function effectively in an environment of competing priorities, balancing important tasks, urgent tasks, and ongoing maintenance
• Ability to monitor project work flow on multiple projects simultaneously from commencement to completion.
• Understanding of image capture production methods and equipment and ability to use this information to troubleshoot systems.
• Attention to detail and very good organizational skills
• Excellent fine-motor coordination, e.g., to handle fragile paper-based originals
• Photographic skills: camera and lighting setup, alignment, composing, focus, exposure, Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw
• Flatbed scanning skills: file formats, capture resolution, color management
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of digital library projects
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Knowledge of computer, audio and video technology.
• Experience working with rare archival materials
• Specialized related technical knowledge such as: creating and judging ICC color profiles; application of FADGI guidelines; applications of JPEG2000 format; bulk calibrated conversion of camera raw files
• Specialized related photographic skills such as: specialized lighting techniques; positive conversion of scans from photographic negatives
• Ability to assess Library needs for image capture technology products and design services to meet those needs.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Other Information
This is a 2-year contract appointment with full UC benefits.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 1/25/18
Salary & Benefits
The hourly salary for this position is $21.70 - $28.74.
Responsibilities
This position is one of a team of digital imaging staff. They will be working on short and long term digital projects dealing with a range of media. They will be responsible for the inception, implementation, and completion of digital projects, which includes the creation of master images and derivatives.
• Use various types of equipment to make digital images, including flatbed scanners, document feed scanner, microfilm scanner, and digital (DLSR) camera.
• Use various types software for imaging processing
• Perform digital image capture from a range of Library materials to very exacting standards, consistently and productively
• Organize and inspect captured image files
• Handle rare or fragile originals skillfully to prevent damage
• Process files to create master tiffs and PDFs
• Transfer files to Library servers for preservation and access
• Deliver files and related technical metadata to next stage of workflow
• Communicate and coordinate with other team members and clients
• Coordinate and track work including delivery, scanning, processing, and producing final product
Required Qualifications
• Working knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer application programs.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Working skills to analyze information and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Must be self motivated, work independently or as part of a team, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Ability to function effectively in an environment of competing priorities, balancing important tasks, urgent tasks, and ongoing maintenance
• Ability to monitor project work flow on multiple projects simultaneously from commencement to completion.
• Understanding of image capture production methods and equipment and ability to use this information to troubleshoot systems.
• Attention to detail and very good organizational skills
• Excellent fine-motor coordination, e.g., to handle fragile paper-based originals
• Photographic skills: camera and lighting setup, alignment, composing, focus, exposure, Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw
• Flatbed scanning skills: file formats, capture resolution, color management
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of digital library projects
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Knowledge of computer, audio and video technology.
• Experience working with rare archival materials
• Specialized related technical knowledge such as: creating and judging ICC color profiles; application of FADGI guidelines; applications of JPEG2000 format; bulk calibrated conversion of camera raw files
• Specialized related photographic skills such as: specialized lighting techniques; positive conversion of scans from photographic negatives
• Ability to assess Library needs for image capture technology products and design services to meet those needs.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
Other Information
This is a 2-year contract appointment with full UC benefits.
Los Angeles - University of California, Los Angeles - Head of the Center for Primary Research and Training
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03518
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: January 18th, 2018
Next review date: February 15th, 2018
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: March 15th, 2018
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
DESCRIPTION
Department: Library Special Collections
Rank and Salary: Assistant – Associate Librarian ($56,170 - $75,337)
Position Duties
Reporting to the Head of Collection Management, the Head of the Center for Primary Research and Training recruits, trains, and supervises the daily work of undergraduate and graduate students to complete projects that enhance their academic experience and advance the goals of the department and UCLA Library. As a member of the Collection Management team, the Head contributes to the development of policies and procedures for accessioning, cataloging, processing, and preservation activities, and helps set priorities and evaluate outcomes in these areas. The incumbent contributes to the department’s commitment to outreach and engagement by providing instruction and reference services to the campus and the global research community and by collaborating on exhibits, social media initiatives, presentations, and development activities.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
• Recruits, trains and supervises 8-12 undergraduate and graduate students to complete special collections projects.
• Reviews student work to ensure quality and compliance with national and local standards and practices.
• Collaborates with Collection Management, Public Services, and the curatorial team to develop student projects that promote LSC holdings and advance department goals.
• Documents student work and communicates regularly with Collection Management staff and curators regarding project planning, progress, and outcomes.
• Prepares statistical, narrative, and visual reports suitable for reporting to administration, donors, granting agencies, and the public.
• Coordinates public programming and outreach activities featuring students and their work, and organizes relevant learning opportunities for the students.
• Collaborates with the Head of Collection Management and other division members to develop policies, procedures, and workflows and to set priorities that support an efficient, user-centered processing program.
• Collaborates with Development to identify priorities for philanthropic funding and on donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; and participates in the development and execution of grant funded projects.
• Processes materials as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Collection Management division to manage supplies, storage, and workspaces.
• Participates in departmental and library-wide committees.
• Provides reference services as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience).
• Minimum two years professional experience working in special collections in an academic or research library.
• Demonstrated experience applying efficient processing techniques in accessioning, appraising, arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections of varying size and complexity.
• Experience supervising students, including providing feedback and evaluating outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience applying library and archival standards and vocabularies, including EAD, MARC, DACS, RDA, and LCSH.
• Experience with archival content management systems, such as Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace, and standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends regarding digital archives, digitization, and digital scholarship.
• Understanding and ability to stay abreast of privacy, confidentiality, copyright and use policies associated with special collections materials.
• Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Evidence of professional engagement at local, state or national level.
• Ability to lift, shift, and shelve boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, and to represent LSC in a professional manner to relevant constituencies. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a team-based environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others.
• Ability to get to work reliably and on time and to be present in the workplace during normal working hours.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience processing digital archives.
• Demonstrated experience participating in or managing digital projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing public programming or other outreach initiatives.
DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter - Describing qualifications and experience.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. detailing education and relevant experience.
References - Names and contact information for three professional references, including current or previous supervisor; contact information only.
HOW TO APPLY
Create an ApplicantID
Provide required information and documents
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: January 18th, 2018
Next review date: February 15th, 2018
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: March 15th, 2018
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
DESCRIPTION
Department: Library Special Collections
Rank and Salary: Assistant – Associate Librarian ($56,170 - $75,337)
Position Duties
Reporting to the Head of Collection Management, the Head of the Center for Primary Research and Training recruits, trains, and supervises the daily work of undergraduate and graduate students to complete projects that enhance their academic experience and advance the goals of the department and UCLA Library. As a member of the Collection Management team, the Head contributes to the development of policies and procedures for accessioning, cataloging, processing, and preservation activities, and helps set priorities and evaluate outcomes in these areas. The incumbent contributes to the department’s commitment to outreach and engagement by providing instruction and reference services to the campus and the global research community and by collaborating on exhibits, social media initiatives, presentations, and development activities.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
• Recruits, trains and supervises 8-12 undergraduate and graduate students to complete special collections projects.
• Reviews student work to ensure quality and compliance with national and local standards and practices.
• Collaborates with Collection Management, Public Services, and the curatorial team to develop student projects that promote LSC holdings and advance department goals.
• Documents student work and communicates regularly with Collection Management staff and curators regarding project planning, progress, and outcomes.
• Prepares statistical, narrative, and visual reports suitable for reporting to administration, donors, granting agencies, and the public.
• Coordinates public programming and outreach activities featuring students and their work, and organizes relevant learning opportunities for the students.
• Collaborates with the Head of Collection Management and other division members to develop policies, procedures, and workflows and to set priorities that support an efficient, user-centered processing program.
• Collaborates with Development to identify priorities for philanthropic funding and on donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; and participates in the development and execution of grant funded projects.
• Processes materials as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Collection Management division to manage supplies, storage, and workspaces.
• Participates in departmental and library-wide committees.
• Provides reference services as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience).
• Minimum two years professional experience working in special collections in an academic or research library.
• Demonstrated experience applying efficient processing techniques in accessioning, appraising, arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections of varying size and complexity.
• Experience supervising students, including providing feedback and evaluating outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience applying library and archival standards and vocabularies, including EAD, MARC, DACS, RDA, and LCSH.
• Experience with archival content management systems, such as Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace, and standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends regarding digital archives, digitization, and digital scholarship.
• Understanding and ability to stay abreast of privacy, confidentiality, copyright and use policies associated with special collections materials.
• Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Evidence of professional engagement at local, state or national level.
• Ability to lift, shift, and shelve boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, and to represent LSC in a professional manner to relevant constituencies. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a team-based environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others.
• Ability to get to work reliably and on time and to be present in the workplace during normal working hours.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience processing digital archives.
• Demonstrated experience participating in or managing digital projects.
• Demonstrated experience developing public programming or other outreach initiatives.
DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter - Describing qualifications and experience.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. detailing education and relevant experience.
References - Names and contact information for three professional references, including current or previous supervisor; contact information only.
HOW TO APPLY
Create an ApplicantID
Provide required information and documents
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Torrance - El Camino College - Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Outreach Librarian
https://elcamino.igreentree.com/CSS_Academic/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20180118151937&
Closing Date: Monday, January 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Salary: The starting salary ranges from $66,598 - $91,474 depending on education and experience.
Job Description: El Camino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join its team. The El Camino College library is looking for a committed, innovative librarian with strong communication and collaborative skills to lead, coordinate, and market outreach efforts to students, faculty, and the wider El Camino College community. The successful candidate will plan, implement, and assess library outreach programs across diverse college and community groups to facilitate student information literacy and address the academic support needs of non-traditional, underrepresented and transfer students. This new position will develop relationships with the library’s various user communities both in-person, online, and via social media.
Duties will include: Identifying outreach opportunities and strategic partnerships with college departments and programs emphasizing the educational and academic support role of the library in college student success initiatives; coordinating the library’s representation at college and community events; leading the library’s social media initiatives; Coordinating the use of the library’s exhibit spaces; Developing liaison relationships with the wider college outreach programs like Dual Enrollment and Honors Transfer programs; Initiating, planning, and conducting a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library and resources; Preparing surveys regarding future outreach needs and patron satisfaction; producing publicity releases, newsletters, and flyers; Coordinating the creation of library marketing videos; Further integrating library services into the Distance Education arena; Leading library outreach to diverse student groups in support of ECC’s commitment to equity.
We are hoping for a team player to provide vision and leadership in the outreach area that reflects current needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and information environment.
All librarians participate in Reference Desk duties, in conducting library orientations/workshops to a diverse student population, and collection development for a designated Division area. Other duties as assigned.
The position requires participation in a variety of campus and divisional activities which may include faculty meetings, student activities, office hours, and curriculum/instructional development. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview, which will include a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.
Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning/service outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College’s mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in library science; library and information science; OR
The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required as stated above must complete the supplemental page of the district application and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR
Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socio-economic, academic, and cultural diversity within student populations, including students with disabilities, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Desired Qualifications:
An American Library Association accredited Master's degree preferred.
Two years of recent professional experience as a librarian, in a college or university learning resources setting.
Experience in developing academic library/information literacy outreach initiatives.
Experience promoting libraries through social media, integrating library resources in learning management platforms, and creating media to facilitate library access/use.
Demonstrated skill with a variety of online tools, effective marketing strategies, creativity and flexibility
Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills; evidence of excellent written and oral communications skills.
Experience examining and remediating one’s instruction, interactions, and/or practices to more effectively engage and support diverse students.
Demonstrated skill with addressing issues of equity.
Demonstrated expertise in culturally responsive methodologies, particularly as it relates to students’ lives, interests, and communities.
Supplemental Questions: Please limit each response to 300 words.
What strategies do you use to market the library and library resources to diverse students? How do you assess whether these strategies are effective?
What current trends related to library outreach may have a future impact on student success?
Conditions of Employment: Contract shall be for full-time, tenure-track teaching assignment for the 2018 – 2019 academic year, beginning August 23, 2018. A teaching demonstration will be required during the interview process. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
To Apply:
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic
2) Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
3) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
4) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.)
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
5) Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicant holds one.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 5809 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Closing Date: Monday, January 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Salary: The starting salary ranges from $66,598 - $91,474 depending on education and experience.
Job Description: El Camino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join its team. The El Camino College library is looking for a committed, innovative librarian with strong communication and collaborative skills to lead, coordinate, and market outreach efforts to students, faculty, and the wider El Camino College community. The successful candidate will plan, implement, and assess library outreach programs across diverse college and community groups to facilitate student information literacy and address the academic support needs of non-traditional, underrepresented and transfer students. This new position will develop relationships with the library’s various user communities both in-person, online, and via social media.
Duties will include: Identifying outreach opportunities and strategic partnerships with college departments and programs emphasizing the educational and academic support role of the library in college student success initiatives; coordinating the library’s representation at college and community events; leading the library’s social media initiatives; Coordinating the use of the library’s exhibit spaces; Developing liaison relationships with the wider college outreach programs like Dual Enrollment and Honors Transfer programs; Initiating, planning, and conducting a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library and resources; Preparing surveys regarding future outreach needs and patron satisfaction; producing publicity releases, newsletters, and flyers; Coordinating the creation of library marketing videos; Further integrating library services into the Distance Education arena; Leading library outreach to diverse student groups in support of ECC’s commitment to equity.
We are hoping for a team player to provide vision and leadership in the outreach area that reflects current needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and information environment.
All librarians participate in Reference Desk duties, in conducting library orientations/workshops to a diverse student population, and collection development for a designated Division area. Other duties as assigned.
The position requires participation in a variety of campus and divisional activities which may include faculty meetings, student activities, office hours, and curriculum/instructional development. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview, which will include a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.
Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning/service outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College’s mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in library science; library and information science; OR
The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required as stated above must complete the supplemental page of the district application and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR
Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socio-economic, academic, and cultural diversity within student populations, including students with disabilities, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Desired Qualifications:
An American Library Association accredited Master's degree preferred.
Two years of recent professional experience as a librarian, in a college or university learning resources setting.
Experience in developing academic library/information literacy outreach initiatives.
Experience promoting libraries through social media, integrating library resources in learning management platforms, and creating media to facilitate library access/use.
Demonstrated skill with a variety of online tools, effective marketing strategies, creativity and flexibility
Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills; evidence of excellent written and oral communications skills.
Experience examining and remediating one’s instruction, interactions, and/or practices to more effectively engage and support diverse students.
Demonstrated skill with addressing issues of equity.
Demonstrated expertise in culturally responsive methodologies, particularly as it relates to students’ lives, interests, and communities.
Supplemental Questions: Please limit each response to 300 words.
What strategies do you use to market the library and library resources to diverse students? How do you assess whether these strategies are effective?
What current trends related to library outreach may have a future impact on student success?
Conditions of Employment: Contract shall be for full-time, tenure-track teaching assignment for the 2018 – 2019 academic year, beginning August 23, 2018. A teaching demonstration will be required during the interview process. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
To Apply:
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic
2) Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
3) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
4) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.)
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
5) Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicant holds one.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 5809 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Torrance - El Camino College - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Systems Librarian
https://elcamino.igreentree.com/CSS_Academic/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20180118154506&
Closing Date: Monday, January 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Salary: Starting salary ranges from $66,598 - $91,474 depending on education and experience.
Job Description: El Camino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join its team. The El Camino College library is looking for an enthusiastic librarian to administer the information technology systems in the library; maintain and customize the integrated library system including all modules utilized in the ECC Library (Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serials, OPAC, and Course Reserves), as well as patron upload processes, library proxy services for remote access authentication; oversee the cataloging and processing of materials in the technical services department including the development of policies and procedures related to these functions, and direct work of classified support staff. Update the Library websites; spearhead digital initiatives; work collaboratively with library and information technology staff on issues related to computing needs; gather, generate, & maintain library statistical reports; and collaborate in developing online resources. We are seeking a team player to provide vision and leadership in the systems technology area that reflects current needs and anticipates future technology trends in the evolving library and information environment. All librarians participate in Reference Desk duties, in conducting library orientations/workshops to a diverse student population, and collection development for a designated Division area. Other duties as assigned.
The position requires participation in a variety of campus and divisional activities which may include faculty meetings, student activities, office hours, and curriculum/instructional development. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview, which will include a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.
Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning/service outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College’s mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in library science; library and information science; OR
The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required as stated above must complete the supplemental page of the district application and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR
Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socio-economic, academic, and cultural diversity within student populations, including students with disabilities, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Desired Qualifications:
An American Library Association accredited Master's degree preferred.
Two years of recent professional experience as a librarian, with an emphasis on maintenance and development of systems and emerging technologies in a college or university learning resources setting; or a specialization in information systems or library integrated systems in a Master's degree library science or library and information science program.
Proficiency in web programming and scripting languages/authoring tools including HTML, open source, web site design and management.
Familiarity with current trends and issues related to libraries, technology, and cataloging (MARC, RDA, etc.).
Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills; evidence of excellent written and oral communications skills.
Experience examining and remediating one’s instruction, interactions, and/or practices to more effectively engage and support diverse students.
Demonstrated skill with addressing issues of equity.
Demonstrated expertise in culturally responsive methodologies, particularly as it relates to students’ lives, interests, and communities.
Supplemental Questions: Please limit each response to 300 words.
What current trends related to Systems Development/Cataloging may have a future impact on community college libraries and student success?
Describe strategies you have used to collegially and collaboratively work within a Systems Development/Cataloging team? Please describe a recent example of successful application of these strategies.
Conditions of Employment: Contract shall be for full-time, tenure-track teaching assignment for the 2018 – 2019 academic year, beginning August 23, 2018. A teaching demonstration will be required during the interview process. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
To Apply:
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic
2) Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
3) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
4) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.)
5) Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicant holds one.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 5809 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Closing Date: Monday, January 29, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
Salary: Starting salary ranges from $66,598 - $91,474 depending on education and experience.
Job Description: El Camino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join its team. The El Camino College library is looking for an enthusiastic librarian to administer the information technology systems in the library; maintain and customize the integrated library system including all modules utilized in the ECC Library (Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serials, OPAC, and Course Reserves), as well as patron upload processes, library proxy services for remote access authentication; oversee the cataloging and processing of materials in the technical services department including the development of policies and procedures related to these functions, and direct work of classified support staff. Update the Library websites; spearhead digital initiatives; work collaboratively with library and information technology staff on issues related to computing needs; gather, generate, & maintain library statistical reports; and collaborate in developing online resources. We are seeking a team player to provide vision and leadership in the systems technology area that reflects current needs and anticipates future technology trends in the evolving library and information environment. All librarians participate in Reference Desk duties, in conducting library orientations/workshops to a diverse student population, and collection development for a designated Division area. Other duties as assigned.
The position requires participation in a variety of campus and divisional activities which may include faculty meetings, student activities, office hours, and curriculum/instructional development. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview, which will include a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.
Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning/service outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College’s mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in library science; library and information science; OR
The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required as stated above must complete the supplemental page of the district application and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR
Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socio-economic, academic, and cultural diversity within student populations, including students with disabilities, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Desired Qualifications:
An American Library Association accredited Master's degree preferred.
Two years of recent professional experience as a librarian, with an emphasis on maintenance and development of systems and emerging technologies in a college or university learning resources setting; or a specialization in information systems or library integrated systems in a Master's degree library science or library and information science program.
Proficiency in web programming and scripting languages/authoring tools including HTML, open source, web site design and management.
Familiarity with current trends and issues related to libraries, technology, and cataloging (MARC, RDA, etc.).
Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills; evidence of excellent written and oral communications skills.
Experience examining and remediating one’s instruction, interactions, and/or practices to more effectively engage and support diverse students.
Demonstrated skill with addressing issues of equity.
Demonstrated expertise in culturally responsive methodologies, particularly as it relates to students’ lives, interests, and communities.
Supplemental Questions: Please limit each response to 300 words.
What current trends related to Systems Development/Cataloging may have a future impact on community college libraries and student success?
Describe strategies you have used to collegially and collaboratively work within a Systems Development/Cataloging team? Please describe a recent example of successful application of these strategies.
Conditions of Employment: Contract shall be for full-time, tenure-track teaching assignment for the 2018 – 2019 academic year, beginning August 23, 2018. A teaching demonstration will be required during the interview process. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.
To Apply:
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic
2) Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
3) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
4) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.)
5) Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicant holds one.
If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 5809 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Sacramento Public Library - Library Supervisor II (Eligibility List)
Apply by 5pm, Thursday, February 8, 2018
Sacramento Public
Library is seeking candidates for our Library Supervisor II position. If you
are committed to public service, comfortable with providing programming for all
ages, and yearn for the opportunity to grow in a supervisory career path, this
is an excellent opportunity for you. We are creating a new eligibility list
that will be used to staff Library Supervisor II openings that occur in the
next 6-12 months.
If you or anyone
you know is interested in the Library Supervisor II (Eligibility List)
position, the eligibility List is now open via Calopps.org.
For consideration please complete the following by the 5pm on Thursday, February 8, 2018 deadline:
For consideration please complete the following by the 5pm on Thursday, February 8, 2018 deadline:
Note: Incomplete applications or applications received after 5pm deadline will not be accepted. If you have questions, please contact humanresources@saclibrary.org or 916-264-2758. |
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