https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/stanford_ca/jobdetail.ftl?job=77979
Description
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking a full-time Public Services Specialist for the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Public Services Specialist performs a variety of complex duties within the public services unit of the Hoover Institution Library & Archives, reporting to the Public Services Archivist. Applies specialized knowledge and/or subject expertise under minimal supervision, exercising a high degree of initiative. May supervise employees and manage a small unit or after hours operations by overseeing daily operations and updating and maintaining facilities and equipment.
CORE DUTIES:
Public Interaction, including job duties such as:
Perform routine circulation functions such as charges, discharges, holds, and accepting payment of library fines
Apply public service skills to resolve circulation problems and promote patron satisfaction
Respond to requests for reproductions of library and archives materials
Staff the front desk and enforce reading room rules and security
Opening and closing activities
Support events, tours, and classes
Materials Processing, including job duties such as:
Receive and process incoming gifts
Perform routine catalog maintenance, receiving and/or copy cataloging
Manage duplication order process, including handling payments, tracking orders to completion, maintaining order data, and facilitating shipment and electronic delivery of copies
Supervision, including job duties such as:
Supervise lower level staff and students
Collection Maintenance, including job duties such as:
Perform a full range of acquisition activities (e.g. pre-order searching, ordering, payment, receiving, handling complex serial records, checking bibliographic record for accuracy); screen and evaluate circulated materials for a variety of treatment options (i.e. repair, bindery); evaluate the condition of items prior to duplication and consult with conservation staff about at-risk items
Process transfers, withdrawals, and sub-location changes
Collect and maintain library statistics
Reference, including job duties such as:
Answer directional, informational and basic reference questions
Instruct users in the use of library catalog and other informational resources
Assist with reading room operations, providing orientations and instruction in the proper use of rare materials
Computing Support, including job duties such as:
Use on a daily basis common computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsers, and email
Monitor library email account and reports
Edit library web pages as needed; monitor and update links
* - Other duties may also be assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Two-year college degree plus three or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with direct interaction with patrons
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and communication software such as email
Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills
Able to apply judgment in choosing procedures and evaluating alternatives
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently
Possess strong communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
Record of excellent attendance
Experience using or ability to learn one or more library automated systems
Knowledge of or ability to learn Library of Congress call number systems
Proven track record with handling complex procedures from beginning to end
Exhibit strong analytical and problem solving skills
Experience in library acquisitions or copy cataloging
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
Preference for strong project management skills, with the ability to work independently on projects and as part of a team
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to push a cart weighing up to 650 lbs. that requires an initial push force up to 70 lbs. and have the ability to lift 40 pound boxes
Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and or moldy
Ability to lift books that are up to 10 pounds
Ability to kneel and reach
Must be able to stand for many hours
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Stanford - Stanford Libraries - Data Control Specialist
https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/stanford_ca/jobdetail.ftl?job=77977
Description
The Library Specialist may be assigned several duties within one or more functional areas of a library. Performs tasks under general supervision, exercising some initiative. May supervise hourly employees and oversee the day-to-day operations of a branch library or library.
Core Duties
Correct simple errors in various types of records that enhance discoverability of library resources in our online catalog (e.g. bibliographic records, call number records, item records, holdings records).
Update records when information changes (e.g. when an item is transferred to another library or withdrawn)
Process a variety of error reports produced by local systems and by vendors (e.g. batch transfer reports)
Perform copy cataloging for resources added to the collection.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Required
Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and communication software such as email
• Record of excellent attendance
• Experience using or ability to learn one or more library automated systems, proficiency in using SirsiDynix's Symphony preferred.
• Excellent analytic and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, production-oriented environment and the ability to adapt quickly and work under pressure to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a very high level of productivity
• Good keyboarding skills and physical tolerance for at least six hours per day of keying
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, under pressure, in a highly demanding environment.
• Thorough knowledge of catalog records and MARC21 formats, with the ability to effectively search bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC)
• Proficiency in reading Russian and at least one other Eastern European language; knowledge of, or ability to learn, transliteration of Cyrillic script according to ALA-LC Romanization tables
Physical Requirements
• Ability to push a cart weighing up to 650 lbs. that requires an initial push force up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and or moldy
• Ability to lift books that are up to 10 pounds
• Ability to kneel and reach
• Must be able to stand for many hours
Description
The Library Specialist may be assigned several duties within one or more functional areas of a library. Performs tasks under general supervision, exercising some initiative. May supervise hourly employees and oversee the day-to-day operations of a branch library or library.
Core Duties
Correct simple errors in various types of records that enhance discoverability of library resources in our online catalog (e.g. bibliographic records, call number records, item records, holdings records).
Update records when information changes (e.g. when an item is transferred to another library or withdrawn)
Process a variety of error reports produced by local systems and by vendors (e.g. batch transfer reports)
Perform copy cataloging for resources added to the collection.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Required
Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and communication software such as email
• Record of excellent attendance
• Experience using or ability to learn one or more library automated systems, proficiency in using SirsiDynix's Symphony preferred.
• Excellent analytic and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, production-oriented environment and the ability to adapt quickly and work under pressure to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a very high level of productivity
• Good keyboarding skills and physical tolerance for at least six hours per day of keying
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, under pressure, in a highly demanding environment.
• Thorough knowledge of catalog records and MARC21 formats, with the ability to effectively search bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC)
• Proficiency in reading Russian and at least one other Eastern European language; knowledge of, or ability to learn, transliteration of Cyrillic script according to ALA-LC Romanization tables
Physical Requirements
• Ability to push a cart weighing up to 650 lbs. that requires an initial push force up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and or moldy
• Ability to lift books that are up to 10 pounds
• Ability to kneel and reach
• Must be able to stand for many hours
Stanford - Stanford Libraries - Part-time Library Circulation Specialist
https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/stanford_ca/jobdetail.ftl?job=78036
Work Schedule 50% time
Friday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-2pm
Description
The Access Services department at Stanford Libraries (SL) seeks a creative, energetic, and focused individual to fill the role of Part-time Library Circulation Specialist.
During the first six months, this Part-time Circulation Specialist will work additional hours and will have this schedule.
Friday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Monday: 8am-5pm
The Part-time Circulation Specialist will work at the Circulation & Privileges desk at Stanford’s Cecil H. Green Library providing excellent customer service by charging and discharging library and course reserve materials, answering questions, providing technical and computer assistance, issuing access and borrowing cards to affiliated scholars and fee borrowers, and taking payment for library fines and fees. The Circulation Specialist must successfully interpret and communicate SL policies and procedures, develop a rich and varied knowledge of SL resources and University services, and skillfully manage referrals. S/he will be called upon to troubleshoot and maintain library technology, including printers, copiers, and scanners, using established procedures. S/he will also assist in processing new materials, and compiling and generating department statistics.
The Specialist will be responsible for securing the Green Library as part of a closing team. S/he may be required to handle difficult situations such as medical emergencies, building alarms or incident reports according to department procedures.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Library Specialist may be assigned several duties within one or more functional areas of a library. Performs tasks under general supervision, exercising some initiative. May supervise hourly employees and oversee the day-to-day operations of a branch library or library.
CORE DUTIES:
Public Interaction, including job duties such as:
• Perform circulation and privileges functions such as charging, discharging, managing holds and reserves, accepting payment of library fines, and issuing/updating library cards (for access and borrowing) according to established policies and procedures.
• Refer fine appeals to supervisor
• Assist patrons with access problems, route problems to supervisor
• Release keys and combinations to assigned study spaces and lockers
• Answer informational and ready reference questions in person and via email with clarity, accuracy and professionalism
• Instruct users in the use of library catalog and other basic informational resources
• May staff the library entry desk, performing bag check and basic circulation tasks.
Materials Processing, may including job duties such as:
• Receive and prepare new acquisitions and notify patrons of availability
• Prepare items for shipment to commercial bindery
• Receive and process items from/to auxiliary libraries; prepare return shipments. Verify shipments of inventory transfers between locations.
• Create, maintain, delete and process both the print and the online Course Reserve materials
Collection Maintenance, including job duties such as:
• Screen and evaluate circulated materials for a variety of treatment options (i.e. repair, bindery)
• Perform searches for missing items
• Performs and monitors material transfers between locations
• Performs quality control checks on stacks and maintenance and circulation activities
• Uses regular reports to perform or delegate searches and identify materials needing record updates or transfers.
Computing Support, including job duties such as:
• Use on a daily basis common computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsers, and email
• Monitor library email account and reports
• Edit department intranet web pages as needed; monitor and update links and information on public-facing pages.
• Assist users and perform basic troubleshooting for library technology such as photocopiers, printers, microfiche readers, etc.
Building duties, may include job duties such as:
• Opening and/or closing activities such as managing doors, lights and computers;
• May perform walk-throughs to monitor or clear the building of all patrons
• Investigate door alarms, report building or patron incidents to supervisors, Facilities and/or public safety as appropriate.
Supervision, including job duties such as:
• Train, schedule or supervise student or hourly staff in routine service desk operations or routine collection and stacks maintenance activities.
• Assist supervisor in hiring or terminating hourly or student staff
• Communicates and documents assignments, accomplishments and performance issues
• Reviews and approves time cards
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience Required
Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience with direct interaction with patrons
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and communication software such as email
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to apply judgment in choosing procedures and evaluating alternatives
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently
• Possess strong communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
• Record of excellent attendance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to push a cart weighing up to 650 lbs. that requires an initial push force up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and or moldy
• Ability to lift books that are up to 10 pounds
• Ability to kneel and reach
• Must be able to stand for many hours
WORK STANDARDS:
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.
Work Schedule 50% time
Friday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-2pm
Description
The Access Services department at Stanford Libraries (SL) seeks a creative, energetic, and focused individual to fill the role of Part-time Library Circulation Specialist.
During the first six months, this Part-time Circulation Specialist will work additional hours and will have this schedule.
Friday-Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Monday: 8am-5pm
The Part-time Circulation Specialist will work at the Circulation & Privileges desk at Stanford’s Cecil H. Green Library providing excellent customer service by charging and discharging library and course reserve materials, answering questions, providing technical and computer assistance, issuing access and borrowing cards to affiliated scholars and fee borrowers, and taking payment for library fines and fees. The Circulation Specialist must successfully interpret and communicate SL policies and procedures, develop a rich and varied knowledge of SL resources and University services, and skillfully manage referrals. S/he will be called upon to troubleshoot and maintain library technology, including printers, copiers, and scanners, using established procedures. S/he will also assist in processing new materials, and compiling and generating department statistics.
The Specialist will be responsible for securing the Green Library as part of a closing team. S/he may be required to handle difficult situations such as medical emergencies, building alarms or incident reports according to department procedures.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Library Specialist may be assigned several duties within one or more functional areas of a library. Performs tasks under general supervision, exercising some initiative. May supervise hourly employees and oversee the day-to-day operations of a branch library or library.
CORE DUTIES:
Public Interaction, including job duties such as:
• Perform circulation and privileges functions such as charging, discharging, managing holds and reserves, accepting payment of library fines, and issuing/updating library cards (for access and borrowing) according to established policies and procedures.
• Refer fine appeals to supervisor
• Assist patrons with access problems, route problems to supervisor
• Release keys and combinations to assigned study spaces and lockers
• Answer informational and ready reference questions in person and via email with clarity, accuracy and professionalism
• Instruct users in the use of library catalog and other basic informational resources
• May staff the library entry desk, performing bag check and basic circulation tasks.
Materials Processing, may including job duties such as:
• Receive and prepare new acquisitions and notify patrons of availability
• Prepare items for shipment to commercial bindery
• Receive and process items from/to auxiliary libraries; prepare return shipments. Verify shipments of inventory transfers between locations.
• Create, maintain, delete and process both the print and the online Course Reserve materials
Collection Maintenance, including job duties such as:
• Screen and evaluate circulated materials for a variety of treatment options (i.e. repair, bindery)
• Perform searches for missing items
• Performs and monitors material transfers between locations
• Performs quality control checks on stacks and maintenance and circulation activities
• Uses regular reports to perform or delegate searches and identify materials needing record updates or transfers.
Computing Support, including job duties such as:
• Use on a daily basis common computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsers, and email
• Monitor library email account and reports
• Edit department intranet web pages as needed; monitor and update links and information on public-facing pages.
• Assist users and perform basic troubleshooting for library technology such as photocopiers, printers, microfiche readers, etc.
Building duties, may include job duties such as:
• Opening and/or closing activities such as managing doors, lights and computers;
• May perform walk-throughs to monitor or clear the building of all patrons
• Investigate door alarms, report building or patron incidents to supervisors, Facilities and/or public safety as appropriate.
Supervision, including job duties such as:
• Train, schedule or supervise student or hourly staff in routine service desk operations or routine collection and stacks maintenance activities.
• Assist supervisor in hiring or terminating hourly or student staff
• Communicates and documents assignments, accomplishments and performance issues
• Reviews and approves time cards
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience Required
Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience with direct interaction with patrons
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and communication software such as email
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills
• Able to apply judgment in choosing procedures and evaluating alternatives
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently
• Possess strong communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
• Record of excellent attendance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to push a cart weighing up to 650 lbs. that requires an initial push force up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and or moldy
• Ability to lift books that are up to 10 pounds
• Ability to kneel and reach
• Must be able to stand for many hours
WORK STANDARDS:
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.
Stanford - Stanford Libraries - Digital Library Software Engineer 78049
https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/stanford_ca/jobdetail.ftl?job=78049
Description
This is a fixed-term position through June 30, 2020 in the Digital Library Systems and Services group, with the possibility for renewal.
JOB PURPOSE:
Stanford Libraries (SL) is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Full Stack software engineer with focus on the Front end web development as part of the Stanford Digital Library System and Services. We are a mission-driven organization that emphasizes open, collaborative work and community engagement within Stanford and with partner institutions around the world.
This position will be a key contributor to a dynamic team of technologists, architects and information professionals defining the library of the future. Come work in an agile-inspired, test-driven, team environment, balancing the rapid and incremental delivery of new features with operational robustness.
The successful candidate will bring knowledge, experience and passion leveraging innovation in information technology and software engineering. You will be responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users, as well as translating the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce the visual elements of the applications. You will also design the overall architecture of the web application and evolve it to ensure maximum performance and stability.
CORE DUTIES:
• Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently.
• Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
• Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
• Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
• Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Mentor lower level software developers.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
• Proficiency with application design and data modeling.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Knowledge of application domain.
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
• Experience in Full Stack development and have knowledge in all stages of software development.
• Experience in overall architecture of web application and ensure responsiveness of applications
• Good understanding in working with backend engineers to implement a robust set of services and APIs to power the web application.
• Proficient understanding of using advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May work extended hours, evening and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS:
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Description
This is a fixed-term position through June 30, 2020 in the Digital Library Systems and Services group, with the possibility for renewal.
JOB PURPOSE:
Stanford Libraries (SL) is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Full Stack software engineer with focus on the Front end web development as part of the Stanford Digital Library System and Services. We are a mission-driven organization that emphasizes open, collaborative work and community engagement within Stanford and with partner institutions around the world.
This position will be a key contributor to a dynamic team of technologists, architects and information professionals defining the library of the future. Come work in an agile-inspired, test-driven, team environment, balancing the rapid and incremental delivery of new features with operational robustness.
The successful candidate will bring knowledge, experience and passion leveraging innovation in information technology and software engineering. You will be responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users, as well as translating the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce the visual elements of the applications. You will also design the overall architecture of the web application and evolve it to ensure maximum performance and stability.
CORE DUTIES:
• Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently.
• Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
• Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
• Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
• Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Mentor lower level software developers.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
• Proficiency with application design and data modeling.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Knowledge of application domain.
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
• Experience in Full Stack development and have knowledge in all stages of software development.
• Experience in overall architecture of web application and ensure responsiveness of applications
• Good understanding in working with backend engineers to implement a robust set of services and APIs to power the web application.
• Proficient understanding of using advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, ReactJS, DurandalJS
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May work extended hours, evening and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS:
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Stanford - Stanford Libraries - Digital Library Software Engineer 78050
https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/stanford_ca/jobdetail.ftl?job=78050
Description
This position is dual posted at Level 2 and 3. This is a fixed-term position through June 30, 2020 in the Digital Library Systems and Services group with the possibility for renewal.
JOB PURPOSE:
Stanford Libraries is seeking an enthusiastic and talented software engineer to support infrastructure and services as part of its digital library, an internationally recognized technology program developing innovative solutions to advance teaching, learning and research at one of the world’s leading universities. We are a mission-driven organization that emphasizes open, collaborative work and community engagement within Stanford and with partner institutions around the world.
This position will be a key contributor to a dynamic team of technologists, architects and information professionals defining the library of the future. Come work in an agile-inspired, test-driven, team environment, balancing the rapid and incremental delivery of new features with operational robustness.
The successful candidate will bring experience and passion leveraging innovation in information technology and software engineering especially in system design with a clear API strategy. He/she will define the evolving information architecture for the libraries as its data models expand to embrace linked data, and represent Stanford in the open source communities in which the Libraries actively engage.
CORE DUTIES:
• Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently.
• Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
• Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
• Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
• Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Mentor lower level software developers.
• * - Other duties may also be assigned
At the Software Developer 3 level, duties include long-term strategic planning, and providing technical leadership in design and development for major projects.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To quality at Software Developer 2 level:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience with the design and development of API-driven middleware and services, including RESTful interfaces, JSON, message queuing and idempotent transactions.
• Experience developing interfaces and services using application languages like Ruby on Rails and JavaScript, or a scalable data processing language like Scala or any modern server backend language like Go.
• Experience with software development best practices in an Agile environment, including comprehensive unit testing, use of git version control, sprint-based work cycles, and continuous integration and deployment of code.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to community-based open source software projects.
To qualify at Software Developer 3 level, with the above criteria plus the following:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a similar combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
• Proficiency with application design and data modeling.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Knowledge of application domain.
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to define a system view that supports business logic, integrate API modeling and design into the development process, and capability in creating great API.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming tools.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of software development life cycle and quality control practices, such as automated testing and test driven development practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May work extended hours, evening and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS:
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Description
This position is dual posted at Level 2 and 3. This is a fixed-term position through June 30, 2020 in the Digital Library Systems and Services group with the possibility for renewal.
JOB PURPOSE:
Stanford Libraries is seeking an enthusiastic and talented software engineer to support infrastructure and services as part of its digital library, an internationally recognized technology program developing innovative solutions to advance teaching, learning and research at one of the world’s leading universities. We are a mission-driven organization that emphasizes open, collaborative work and community engagement within Stanford and with partner institutions around the world.
This position will be a key contributor to a dynamic team of technologists, architects and information professionals defining the library of the future. Come work in an agile-inspired, test-driven, team environment, balancing the rapid and incremental delivery of new features with operational robustness.
The successful candidate will bring experience and passion leveraging innovation in information technology and software engineering especially in system design with a clear API strategy. He/she will define the evolving information architecture for the libraries as its data models expand to embrace linked data, and represent Stanford in the open source communities in which the Libraries actively engage.
CORE DUTIES:
• Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex system/programs independently.
• Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system tradeoffs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
• Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
• Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
• Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
• Serve as a technical resource for applications.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Mentor lower level software developers.
• * - Other duties may also be assigned
At the Software Developer 3 level, duties include long-term strategic planning, and providing technical leadership in design and development for major projects.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To quality at Software Developer 2 level:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience with the design and development of API-driven middleware and services, including RESTful interfaces, JSON, message queuing and idempotent transactions.
• Experience developing interfaces and services using application languages like Ruby on Rails and JavaScript, or a scalable data processing language like Scala or any modern server backend language like Go.
• Experience with software development best practices in an Agile environment, including comprehensive unit testing, use of git version control, sprint-based work cycles, and continuous integration and deployment of code.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to community-based open source software projects.
To qualify at Software Developer 3 level, with the above criteria plus the following:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a similar combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
• Proficiency with application design and data modeling.
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients.
• Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Knowledge of application domain.
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to define a system view that supports business logic, integrate API modeling and design into the development process, and capability in creating great API.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming tools.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of software development life cycle and quality control practices, such as automated testing and test driven development practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
• Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May work extended hours, evening and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS:
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Friday, February 23, 2018
Sacramento - CSU Sacramento Library - Library Services Specialist III, Collections Budget
https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/2862
Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/07/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/07/2018
Salary Range $3,371 – 5,953 monthly
Job Summary
Working independently under the direct supervision of the Head of Collection Management Services, the LSS III is responsible for quality control, problem solving, drafting procedures; the acquisition, receipt, renewal of library materials; payment of invoices; account reconciliation; interaction with campus accounting personnel and various vendors of library materials.
In consultation with the Department Head, responsibilities include: preparing budget requests and reports; participating in the assessment of department operations and functions; drafting documentation; providing training to department staff; and interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the acquisition of library materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Entry Qualifications:
In addition to Position Skill Level II requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.
• Working knowledge of library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in creating and correcting bibliographic records.
• Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches.
• Thorough knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
• Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance.
• Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
• Working knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
• Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and on-line resources.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource practices and payroll procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.
Education/Experience
These qualifications for entry to Position Skill Level I normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
1. Experience with library operations in regard to the acquisition, receiving, expenditure, invoicing, and accounting for library materials.
2. Experience with accounting and budget procedures and the library materials allocation process in regards to managing vendor accounts and assisting with the budget process.
3. Experience with drafting documentation of procedures and providing training in elements of acquisitions work to other staff and Student Assistants.
4. Experience with reconciling multiple library materials accounts.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
1. Ability to use bibliographic, periodical, and vendor and commercial databases to search for serial records.
2. Ability to evaluate and interpret issues regarding acquisitions work and to offer recommendations.
3. Ability to use Campus Financial System, University Enterprises financial system, and Data Warehouse to monitor library materials expenditures and process invoices.
4. In-depth knowledge of technical services operations, in particular relating to acquisitions functions, and the relation to overall library operations.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work successfully with library employees, campus personnel, various vendors and in a team environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
7. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
8. Work requires attention to detail and strong organizational and problem solving skills.
9. Proficiency with Office 365 and the Internet.
Preferred Qualifications
10. Full proficiency in the use of the Acquisitions function of the Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
11. Working knowledge of Alma Serials and Cataloging functions.
12 Demonstrated supervisory or project lead experience.
Physical Demands
Required Licenses/Certifications
Is Background Check Required Yes
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Hiring Preference
This position is open for application by current Sacramento State staff
For questions regarding this search, contact:
Employment Services Tel 1(916) 278-6326
Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/07/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/07/2018
Salary Range $3,371 – 5,953 monthly
Job Summary
Working independently under the direct supervision of the Head of Collection Management Services, the LSS III is responsible for quality control, problem solving, drafting procedures; the acquisition, receipt, renewal of library materials; payment of invoices; account reconciliation; interaction with campus accounting personnel and various vendors of library materials.
In consultation with the Department Head, responsibilities include: preparing budget requests and reports; participating in the assessment of department operations and functions; drafting documentation; providing training to department staff; and interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the acquisition of library materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Entry Qualifications:
In addition to Position Skill Level II requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.
• Working knowledge of library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in creating and correcting bibliographic records.
• Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches.
• Thorough knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
• Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance.
• Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
• Working knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
• Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and on-line resources.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource practices and payroll procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.
Education/Experience
These qualifications for entry to Position Skill Level I normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
1. Experience with library operations in regard to the acquisition, receiving, expenditure, invoicing, and accounting for library materials.
2. Experience with accounting and budget procedures and the library materials allocation process in regards to managing vendor accounts and assisting with the budget process.
3. Experience with drafting documentation of procedures and providing training in elements of acquisitions work to other staff and Student Assistants.
4. Experience with reconciling multiple library materials accounts.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
1. Ability to use bibliographic, periodical, and vendor and commercial databases to search for serial records.
2. Ability to evaluate and interpret issues regarding acquisitions work and to offer recommendations.
3. Ability to use Campus Financial System, University Enterprises financial system, and Data Warehouse to monitor library materials expenditures and process invoices.
4. In-depth knowledge of technical services operations, in particular relating to acquisitions functions, and the relation to overall library operations.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work successfully with library employees, campus personnel, various vendors and in a team environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
7. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
8. Work requires attention to detail and strong organizational and problem solving skills.
9. Proficiency with Office 365 and the Internet.
Preferred Qualifications
10. Full proficiency in the use of the Acquisitions function of the Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
11. Working knowledge of Alma Serials and Cataloging functions.
12 Demonstrated supervisory or project lead experience.
Physical Demands
Required Licenses/Certifications
Is Background Check Required Yes
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Hiring Preference
This position is open for application by current Sacramento State staff
For questions regarding this search, contact:
Employment Services Tel 1(916) 278-6326
Sacramento - CSU Sacramento Library - Library Services Specialist III, Serials Maintenance/Collections Analysis
https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/2863
Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/07/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/07/2018
Salary Range $3,371 – 5,953 monthly
Job Summary
Working independently under the direct supervision of the Head of Collection Management Services, the Library Services Specialist III (LSS III) – Serials Maintenance/Collections Analytics position is responsible for quality control, problem solving, drafting procedures, and compiling statistics and analysis regarding the daily workflow of collections and budget analysis. This position requires a thorough level of technical expertise to gather, coordinate, and analyze collection data, then report data in easy-to-comprehend visualizations. This position will work with analyzing print and digital collections owned by the library. This position will provide leadership on serials maintenance including cleaning up current purchase order lines, defining best practice, and training others in the department according to best practice.
In consultation with the Department Head, responsibilities include: recommending and implementing new procedures; anticipating, testing, and recommending new technologies; participating in the assessment of department operations and functions; drafting documentation; providing training to department staff; collecting, recording, and reporting statistics; interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the acquisition of library materials.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to Position Skill Level II requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.
- Working knowledge of library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in creating and correcting bibliographic records.
- Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches.
- Thorough knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
- Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure compliance.
- Demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance.
- Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
- Working knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
- Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and on-line resources.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource practices and payroll procedures.
- Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.
Education/Experience
These qualifications for entry normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
1. Experience with library operations in regard to the acquisition, receiving, expenditure, invoicing, and accounting for library materials.
2. Experience with drafting documentation of procedures and providing training to others.
3. Experience in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support planning and/or budgeting.
4. Demonstrated experience in project management.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
5. Proficiency with standard office software packages and systems (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Office 365) and the Internet.
6. Knowledge of long-range collections planning through the organization, analysis, and interpretation of data.
7. Ability to evaluate and interpret issues regarding acquisitions work and to offer recommendations.
8. Ability to coordinate and liaise with others (e.g. other CSU campuses) to problem-solve and participate in developing best practices.
9. In-depth knowledge of technical services operations, in particular relating to acquisitions functions, and the relation to overall library operations.
10. Ability to investigate and research complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
11. Strong communication skills.
12. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
13. Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
14. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
15. Full proficiency in the use of various functions in Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
16. Library Technician certificate (2 year program). Baccalaureate college degree.
17. Working knowledge of Alma Serials and Cataloging functions.
18. Knowledge of Tableau Desktop and the Alma Web Data Connector.
Physical Demands
19. Ability to frequently move (e.g. lift, carry) library materials up to 10 lbs.
Hiring Preference
This position is open for application by current Sacramento State staff.
For questions regarding this search, contact:
Employment Services 916-278-6326
Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/07/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/07/2018
Salary Range $3,371 – 5,953 monthly
Job Summary
Working independently under the direct supervision of the Head of Collection Management Services, the Library Services Specialist III (LSS III) – Serials Maintenance/Collections Analytics position is responsible for quality control, problem solving, drafting procedures, and compiling statistics and analysis regarding the daily workflow of collections and budget analysis. This position requires a thorough level of technical expertise to gather, coordinate, and analyze collection data, then report data in easy-to-comprehend visualizations. This position will work with analyzing print and digital collections owned by the library. This position will provide leadership on serials maintenance including cleaning up current purchase order lines, defining best practice, and training others in the department according to best practice.
In consultation with the Department Head, responsibilities include: recommending and implementing new procedures; anticipating, testing, and recommending new technologies; participating in the assessment of department operations and functions; drafting documentation; providing training to department staff; collecting, recording, and reporting statistics; interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the acquisition of library materials.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to Position Skill Level II requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.
- Working knowledge of library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes. Demonstrated expertise in creating and correcting bibliographic records.
- Thorough knowledge of external on-line databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex on-line searches.
- Thorough knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
- Working knowledge of national standards pertaining to library operations, including a thorough knowledge of institutional standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure compliance.
- Demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance.
- Ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
- Working knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
- Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and on-line resources.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Working knowledge of campus human resource practices and payroll procedures.
- Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.
Education/Experience
These qualifications for entry normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
1. Experience with library operations in regard to the acquisition, receiving, expenditure, invoicing, and accounting for library materials.
2. Experience with drafting documentation of procedures and providing training to others.
3. Experience in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support planning and/or budgeting.
4. Demonstrated experience in project management.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
5. Proficiency with standard office software packages and systems (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Office 365) and the Internet.
6. Knowledge of long-range collections planning through the organization, analysis, and interpretation of data.
7. Ability to evaluate and interpret issues regarding acquisitions work and to offer recommendations.
8. Ability to coordinate and liaise with others (e.g. other CSU campuses) to problem-solve and participate in developing best practices.
9. In-depth knowledge of technical services operations, in particular relating to acquisitions functions, and the relation to overall library operations.
10. Ability to investigate and research complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
11. Strong communication skills.
12. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
13. Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
14. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
15. Full proficiency in the use of various functions in Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
16. Library Technician certificate (2 year program). Baccalaureate college degree.
17. Working knowledge of Alma Serials and Cataloging functions.
18. Knowledge of Tableau Desktop and the Alma Web Data Connector.
Physical Demands
19. Ability to frequently move (e.g. lift, carry) library materials up to 10 lbs.
Hiring Preference
This position is open for application by current Sacramento State staff.
For questions regarding this search, contact:
Employment Services 916-278-6326
Sacramento - CSU Sacramento Library - Library Services Specialist II, Collections Budget
https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/2859
Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/21/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/21/2018
Salary Range $3,101 – 5,476 monthly
Description
The Library Services Specialist II (LSS II) – Collections & Budget Support position reports to the Head of Collection Management Services. The LSS II processes Library material invoices using CFS financial systems, and orders and receives materials, including procurement card and special funds orders of books, non-print materials, and periodicals.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to Position Skill Level I requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
- Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods.
- General knowledge of library collection organization and classification scheme and ability to interpret bibliographic records.
- Ability to interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes.
- Working knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
- Basic knowledge of national standards and guidelines pertaining to libraries, including working knowledge of institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to source and apply such policies and standards to avoid potential violations.
- Full proficiency in the use of automated library system(s) and subsystem(s) pertaining to functional area.
- Ability to fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons.
- Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.
- General knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures, including the ability to perform arithmetic operations to track and monitor vendor accounts and budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.
- Effective communication and interpretive skills to be able to assist in resolving patron problems and complaints, assess patron information needs, and orient and guide patrons in use of library resources.
- Ability to effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers
Education/Experience
These qualifications for entry normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Qualifications
1. Experience using library systems, online financial systems, and/or complex databases.
2. Two years of related library and/or clerical experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
3. Proficiency using standard office software packages and systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet)
4. Ability to use financial systems to process monthly procurement card statements.
5. Ability to use a global library cooperative (i.e. OCLC) to identify and download bibliographic records.
6. Ability to use vendor databases to order materials.
7. Strong communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
9. Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and detail-oriented skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
10. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
11. Proficiency in the use of the library management system Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
12. Library Technician certificate (2 year program). Baccalaureate college degree.
13. Experience working in an academic library.
14. Experience using an online financial system.
Physical Demands
15. Ability to frequently move (e.g. lift, carry) library materials up to 10 lbs.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For questions regarding this search, contact: Employment Services Tel 1(916)-278-6326
Open Date 02/21/2018
Close Date 03/21/2018
First Priority Review Date 03/21/2018
Salary Range $3,101 – 5,476 monthly
Description
The Library Services Specialist II (LSS II) – Collections & Budget Support position reports to the Head of Collection Management Services. The LSS II processes Library material invoices using CFS financial systems, and orders and receives materials, including procurement card and special funds orders of books, non-print materials, and periodicals.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to Position Skill Level I requirements, work at this skill level typically requires the following range of skills:
- Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods.
- General knowledge of library collection organization and classification scheme and ability to interpret bibliographic records.
- Ability to interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes.
- Working knowledge of institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources.
- Basic knowledge of national standards and guidelines pertaining to libraries, including working knowledge of institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to source and apply such policies and standards to avoid potential violations.
- Full proficiency in the use of automated library system(s) and subsystem(s) pertaining to functional area.
- Ability to fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons.
- Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.
- General knowledge of library accounting and budget procedures, including the ability to perform arithmetic operations to track and monitor vendor accounts and budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.
- Effective communication and interpretive skills to be able to assist in resolving patron problems and complaints, assess patron information needs, and orient and guide patrons in use of library resources.
- Ability to effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers
Education/Experience
These qualifications for entry normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Required Qualifications
1. Experience using library systems, online financial systems, and/or complex databases.
2. Two years of related library and/or clerical experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
3. Proficiency using standard office software packages and systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet)
4. Ability to use financial systems to process monthly procurement card statements.
5. Ability to use a global library cooperative (i.e. OCLC) to identify and download bibliographic records.
6. Ability to use vendor databases to order materials.
7. Strong communication skills.
8. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team environment.
9. Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and detail-oriented skills with the ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
10. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
11. Proficiency in the use of the library management system Alma, including Analytics, and of Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.
12. Library Technician certificate (2 year program). Baccalaureate college degree.
13. Experience working in an academic library.
14. Experience using an online financial system.
Physical Demands
15. Ability to frequently move (e.g. lift, carry) library materials up to 10 lbs.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For questions regarding this search, contact: Employment Services Tel 1(916)-278-6326
Davis - UC Davis Library, Special Collections - Public Services Assistant
The UC Davis Library Special Collections department is seeking a temporary employee to fill a public service position that includes staffing the Special Collections reference desk, working with our patron management and request system (Aeon), facilitating patron use of the collections, and supervising student workers.
Period: Approximately March 19 to July 13, 2018
When: Fulltime. Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (start time flexible)
Contact: Please contact Kevin C. Miller if you are interested in this temporary position; include a CV/résumé, if possible: kcmiller@ucdavis.edu.
Classification and salary determination is in process; please inquire directly with Dr. Miller.
*The Temporary Employment Service performs a background check as part of the hiring process.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Head of Special Collections and coordinating with other unit personnel, performs a range of user service-oriented activities in the Special Collections unit of the University Library. This position:
-Provides public services assistance to faculty, students, staff, visiting scholars, and the general public in the Reading Room and to remote users as assigned
-Provides information for the user regarding collection information and historical research;
-Provides outreach information regarding collections and services for websites, guides, social media, and special programming.
-Maintains the rare book and pamphlet collections (including the Michael and Margaret B. Harrison Western Research Center), map collection, manuscript collections, historical photograph collections, University Archives, and other non-circulating research materials with department staff.
-Assists in the design of the departmental website and marketing materials.
-Provides access to materials, tracks location of materials for public services.
-Assists with the preparation and mounting of exhibits.
-Supervises assigned Special Collections student assistants.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Experience in or knowledge of public service activities in an academic Special Collections department.
-Skill in searching electronic bibliographic databases, Online Archive of California, various discovery tools, the internet, and the ability to train others in same.
-Experience in managing storage and access of manuscript collections.
-Experience in original research techniques and resources and research skills adequate to provide information to the public about collections.
-Writing skills to respond to queries, provide collection descriptions, and information for exhibit materials, websites, blogs, etc. Skills to proofread, verify data and edit text rapidly with a high degree of accuracy.
-Skill to work with colleagues, students, staff, and the general public in a helpful, constructive manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Formal archival education, institute certificate, or equivalent preferred with demonstrated experience with archival principles and methods.
-Experience with basic preservation techniques for handling and storage of rare books and archival materials, including papers, photographs, maps, posters, film, tape, and memorabilia.
-Experience with original cataloging tools including SAA's Describing Archives: A Content Standard, MARC, Anglo-American Cataloging Rules and Library of Congress Subject Headings for public service instruction.
-Skill at determining subject content of manuscript, University Archives, and photograph collections.
-Skill to train and supervise student assistants.
-Skill to keep and maintain complete and thorough records.
-Skill to work independently, establish priorities, meet quality and quantity standards, pay attention to details, and organize work with a minimum of supervision.
-Skill to make logical decisions and solve problems based on experience with policies and procedures.
-Skills to be self-directed and flexible in work routines to accommodate changing workflows and patron needs.
-General experience with academic library procedures.
-Skill using word-processing and other computer functions. Experience in formatting, and the ability to create tables and graphs. Experience with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
-Communication skills to effectively provide detailed information about the department and its holdings and to conduct an effective patron interview.
-Experience in exhibit design to develop and mount exhibit (with attention paid to preservation issues).
-Reasoning skills to extrapolate from one situation to another.
Period: Approximately March 19 to July 13, 2018
When: Fulltime. Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (start time flexible)
Contact: Please contact Kevin C. Miller if you are interested in this temporary position; include a CV/résumé, if possible: kcmiller@ucdavis.edu.
Classification and salary determination is in process; please inquire directly with Dr. Miller.
*The Temporary Employment Service performs a background check as part of the hiring process.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Head of Special Collections and coordinating with other unit personnel, performs a range of user service-oriented activities in the Special Collections unit of the University Library. This position:
-Provides public services assistance to faculty, students, staff, visiting scholars, and the general public in the Reading Room and to remote users as assigned
-Provides information for the user regarding collection information and historical research;
-Provides outreach information regarding collections and services for websites, guides, social media, and special programming.
-Maintains the rare book and pamphlet collections (including the Michael and Margaret B. Harrison Western Research Center), map collection, manuscript collections, historical photograph collections, University Archives, and other non-circulating research materials with department staff.
-Assists in the design of the departmental website and marketing materials.
-Provides access to materials, tracks location of materials for public services.
-Assists with the preparation and mounting of exhibits.
-Supervises assigned Special Collections student assistants.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Experience in or knowledge of public service activities in an academic Special Collections department.
-Skill in searching electronic bibliographic databases, Online Archive of California, various discovery tools, the internet, and the ability to train others in same.
-Experience in managing storage and access of manuscript collections.
-Experience in original research techniques and resources and research skills adequate to provide information to the public about collections.
-Writing skills to respond to queries, provide collection descriptions, and information for exhibit materials, websites, blogs, etc. Skills to proofread, verify data and edit text rapidly with a high degree of accuracy.
-Skill to work with colleagues, students, staff, and the general public in a helpful, constructive manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Formal archival education, institute certificate, or equivalent preferred with demonstrated experience with archival principles and methods.
-Experience with basic preservation techniques for handling and storage of rare books and archival materials, including papers, photographs, maps, posters, film, tape, and memorabilia.
-Experience with original cataloging tools including SAA's Describing Archives: A Content Standard, MARC, Anglo-American Cataloging Rules and Library of Congress Subject Headings for public service instruction.
-Skill at determining subject content of manuscript, University Archives, and photograph collections.
-Skill to train and supervise student assistants.
-Skill to keep and maintain complete and thorough records.
-Skill to work independently, establish priorities, meet quality and quantity standards, pay attention to details, and organize work with a minimum of supervision.
-Skill to make logical decisions and solve problems based on experience with policies and procedures.
-Skills to be self-directed and flexible in work routines to accommodate changing workflows and patron needs.
-General experience with academic library procedures.
-Skill using word-processing and other computer functions. Experience in formatting, and the ability to create tables and graphs. Experience with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
-Communication skills to effectively provide detailed information about the department and its holdings and to conduct an effective patron interview.
-Experience in exhibit design to develop and mount exhibit (with attention paid to preservation issues).
-Reasoning skills to extrapolate from one situation to another.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Sacramento--Folsom Lake College--Library Technician
Link: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/6583
Salary: $3,530.94 per month. Plus shift differential.
Closing Date: 03/22/2018
Description:
The journey-level class of the series. Incumbent is technically competent in the entire library operations. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the assigned manager/supervisor and the direction of the Lead Library Technician.
Assignment Responsibilities:
•Order and receive books and other library materials and supplies, and track related budgets.
•Maintain inventory of department supplies and prepare requisitions for purchases.
•Prepare financial, statistical, and information reports.
•Receive and distribute mail; perform general clerical support duties.
•Clean and repair print and non-print materials.
•Oversee the receiving and check-in of periodicals.
•Order and maintain periodical subscriptions.
•Oversee inventory of the library collection.
•Pre-catalog materials for review by librarians.
•Search for, edit, and retrieve catalog records using bibliographic utility, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), for use in the library’s online database; prepare materials for bindery.
•Check in and charge out materials; register new patrons.
•Collect fines; prepare overdue notices, process holds on patron records, and clear patron records.
•Handle inter-library loan transactions.
•Set up and maintain the reserve materials collection.
•Oversee re-shelving of library materials; perform tasks necessary to open and/or close library facilities.
•Resolve patron complaints or refer them to appropriate staff members.
•Establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors/suppliers.
•Oversee materials and equipment service functions.
•Assist students and faculty in the setup and operation of a variety of media equipment.
•Receive and schedule equipment and media material requests.
•Retrieve recorded programs and distribute to student listening carrels via playback equipment and switch consoles.
•Oversee the ordering, scheduling, receiving, distribution, circulation, and return of staff media requests. Assist in classification and cataloging of media equipment; and schedule and distribute videotape programs for broadcast and prepare broadcast logs.
•Assist in interviewing, training, and overseeing temporary employees.
•Perform related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday
40 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience directly related to the duties of the position; OR one year of experience directly related to the duties of the position and a Library and Information Technology Certificate; OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Library and Information Technology or equivalent. Promotional: One year of experience performing duties at the level of a Clerk III in the Los Rios Community College District. (Promotional applies to regular, current Classified employees working with the Los Rios CCD.)
Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)
Application Instructions:
1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required).
2. Resume (recommended).
3. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications of this position).
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (recommended).
5. Letter of Interest (recommended).
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
NOTE: Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified. Applicants indicating “see resume” on the online application will be disqualified.
Also, Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
How and where to apply:
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours. After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m. of the posting closing date.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Davis - UC Davis Library - Electronic Resources Librarian
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02047?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: February 14th, 2018
Next review date: March 15th, 2018
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: April 30th, 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.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian ($49,165-$69,550) (Appointment rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.)
DESCRIPTION
The Library of the University of California, Davis, seeks a creative, forward-looking, collaborative, and service-oriented Electronic Resources Librarian. The position reports to the Head of Content Support Services Department and has a leading role in the workflows that establish and maintain discovery of and access to the library’s electronic resources licensed locally and consortially through the California Digital Library (CDL). The position has a supporting role in ensuring the integrated discovery and access across internal and external resources, including content from adjacent systems such as the library course reserves system and digital asset management system. In addition, the position serves as the library’s primary contact with CDL, vendors and publishers, and library personnel regarding discovery and access issues associated with the library’s licensed electronic resources. As a key member of a cross-unit electronic resources management team, the position coordinates with various units for managing electronic resources in such functions as acquisitions, cataloging, collections development, and user services. The position is also expected to play an active role in library’s e-resource related training, projects and initiatives.
As a member of the profession, the position takes advantage of opportunities to assess adequacy of and advocate for the improvement of the standards used in the library’s work.
Position Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of Content Support Services Department, the incumbent will
• Serve as the library’s primary contact with the CDL, vendors and publishers, and library personnel regarding discovery and access issues related to licensed electronic resources
• Lead the efforts to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve access problems concerning the library’s licensed electronic resources
• Coordinate customization and integration of electronic resources and services between the library's online discovery platforms, including Ex Libris’s Primo, and the library’s resource management system (Alma)
• Partner with public services personnel to solve technical issues that affect user services and to identify strategies for enhancing electronic resources accessibility and findability
• Monitor trends and best practices related to access and discovery of electronic resources and recommend improvements to existing tools and workflows as appropriate
• Work with library colleagues, CDL, and vendors and publishers to optimize and follow best practices for online access to library’s electronic resources
• Collaborate with library technology personnel to explore and experiment with new tools and technologies to enhance users’ experience with library’s electronic resources
• Coordinate with acquisitions for electronic resources management aspects within the library’s resource management system
• Work with cataloging for management of indexes and link resolver issues
• Monitor emerging trends and standards relating to assessment of electronic resources, and facilitate gathering data to support electronic collection evaluation associated with selection and deselection processes
• Write and maintain documentation of policies and procedures related to electronic resources maintenance and troubleshooting, in coordination with department managers as appropriate
• Develop and deliver training related to electronic resources lifecycle issues to library staff as needed
• Support integrated discovery across internal and external resources, including content from adjacent systems such as library course reserves system and digital asset management system. Serve as a resource for integration of emerging external systems with library resource systems as appropriate
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and open communications with individuals in furthering the library’s strategic directions and goals
• Utilize professional participation and contacts to influence and advocate for the improvement of standards used in the library’s work
Required Qualifications for the Position
• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience working with management of electronic resources in an academic library setting, including knowledge of key tasks and tools
• Knowledge of technical services operations for the management of serials in all formats
• Knowledge of cataloging standards and MARC 21 format
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member to accomplish common goals
• Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities by strategizing, prioritizing, and taking a flexible approach to a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within the framework of an organization’s policies and goals
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage projects
• Strong service orientation and interest in anticipating and supporting information users’ values and needs
• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion within librarian series
Preferred Qualifications for the Position
• Experience managing electronic resources in a multi-institution or consortial environment
• Experience with Ex Libris’s products such as Alma and Primo
• Familiarity with non-MARC metadata formats, XML and linked data
• Evidence of the ability to learn and apply new technologies, including programming and scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript, to enhance the access and delivery of electronic resources
• Evidence of interest in and ability to use programmatic interfaces to connect or to query data management systems using APIs
Application Information
Applications must be submitted via the UC Davis RECRUIT website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02047
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: February 14th, 2018
Next review date: March 15th, 2018
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: April 30th, 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.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian ($49,165-$69,550) (Appointment rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.)
DESCRIPTION
The Library of the University of California, Davis, seeks a creative, forward-looking, collaborative, and service-oriented Electronic Resources Librarian. The position reports to the Head of Content Support Services Department and has a leading role in the workflows that establish and maintain discovery of and access to the library’s electronic resources licensed locally and consortially through the California Digital Library (CDL). The position has a supporting role in ensuring the integrated discovery and access across internal and external resources, including content from adjacent systems such as the library course reserves system and digital asset management system. In addition, the position serves as the library’s primary contact with CDL, vendors and publishers, and library personnel regarding discovery and access issues associated with the library’s licensed electronic resources. As a key member of a cross-unit electronic resources management team, the position coordinates with various units for managing electronic resources in such functions as acquisitions, cataloging, collections development, and user services. The position is also expected to play an active role in library’s e-resource related training, projects and initiatives.
As a member of the profession, the position takes advantage of opportunities to assess adequacy of and advocate for the improvement of the standards used in the library’s work.
Position Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of Content Support Services Department, the incumbent will
• Serve as the library’s primary contact with the CDL, vendors and publishers, and library personnel regarding discovery and access issues related to licensed electronic resources
• Lead the efforts to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve access problems concerning the library’s licensed electronic resources
• Coordinate customization and integration of electronic resources and services between the library's online discovery platforms, including Ex Libris’s Primo, and the library’s resource management system (Alma)
• Partner with public services personnel to solve technical issues that affect user services and to identify strategies for enhancing electronic resources accessibility and findability
• Monitor trends and best practices related to access and discovery of electronic resources and recommend improvements to existing tools and workflows as appropriate
• Work with library colleagues, CDL, and vendors and publishers to optimize and follow best practices for online access to library’s electronic resources
• Collaborate with library technology personnel to explore and experiment with new tools and technologies to enhance users’ experience with library’s electronic resources
• Coordinate with acquisitions for electronic resources management aspects within the library’s resource management system
• Work with cataloging for management of indexes and link resolver issues
• Monitor emerging trends and standards relating to assessment of electronic resources, and facilitate gathering data to support electronic collection evaluation associated with selection and deselection processes
• Write and maintain documentation of policies and procedures related to electronic resources maintenance and troubleshooting, in coordination with department managers as appropriate
• Develop and deliver training related to electronic resources lifecycle issues to library staff as needed
• Support integrated discovery across internal and external resources, including content from adjacent systems such as library course reserves system and digital asset management system. Serve as a resource for integration of emerging external systems with library resource systems as appropriate
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and open communications with individuals in furthering the library’s strategic directions and goals
• Utilize professional participation and contacts to influence and advocate for the improvement of standards used in the library’s work
Required Qualifications for the Position
• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ experience working with management of electronic resources in an academic library setting, including knowledge of key tasks and tools
• Knowledge of technical services operations for the management of serials in all formats
• Knowledge of cataloging standards and MARC 21 format
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member to accomplish common goals
• Ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities by strategizing, prioritizing, and taking a flexible approach to a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within the framework of an organization’s policies and goals
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage projects
• Strong service orientation and interest in anticipating and supporting information users’ values and needs
• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion within librarian series
Preferred Qualifications for the Position
• Experience managing electronic resources in a multi-institution or consortial environment
• Experience with Ex Libris’s products such as Alma and Primo
• Familiarity with non-MARC metadata formats, XML and linked data
• Evidence of the ability to learn and apply new technologies, including programming and scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript, to enhance the access and delivery of electronic resources
• Evidence of interest in and ability to use programmatic interfaces to connect or to query data management systems using APIs
Application Information
Applications must be submitted via the UC Davis RECRUIT website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02047
Chico - California State University, Chico - Reserve Services Lead (Library Services Specialist III)
https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/4755
Posting Details
Open Date 02/12/2018
Close Date 02/26/2018
Salary Range $3,371 - $5,953 per month
Position Summary Primary Duties
The Interlibrary Lending/Reserve Services Lead provides functional expertise and oversees the daily operations of the Library’s Reserve and Interlibrary Loan unit. Incumbent performs specialized technical and paraprofessional library duties, receiving ILL requests, locating documents, and fulfilling interlibrary borrowing requests; and making available to students materials and readings each year that faculty have placed on reserve using the Library’s integrated library system and electronic reserve software. Additional responsibilities include serving as the primary communicator with faculty and others regarding print course readings, and coordinating the work flow and activities of student workers, for efficient and timely public access. This position will also perform administrative activities, such as maintaining and updating procedures, forms, records and statistical information, and assisting with interlibrary services lending, and borrowing, services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Overall library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area(s), and the ability to interpret them, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.
External online databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex online searches.
The institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and online resources.
All aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness.
Working knowledge of:
Library terminology and bibliographic formats and structures, including the ability to conduct a simple bibliographic search.
Library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes.
Demonstrated expertise in creating, correcting bibliographic records.
National standards pertaining to library operations, and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure compliance.
Library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
Campus human resource practices and payroll procedures.
General knowledge of:
Organizational structure and key functional operations of a library.
Basic library research methodology and the ability to use it.
Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments, including cataloging standards.
Fluency in using standard office equipment (computers, copiers, phones) and standard office software packages such as, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to use a broad range of technology systems and software.
SKILLS:
Demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance, and the ability to quickly learn and use campus library systems, as well as related online catalogs and systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and online resources.
Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.
ABILITIES:
Use the library system(s) and subsystem(s) module(s) to perform assigned duties.
Access various online resources and databases used within the library and to use their standard features to perform technical work and/or assist patrons.
Interpret bibliographic records.
Interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes.
Source and apply institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection to avoid potential violations.
Fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons.
Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.
Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.
Effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers.
Interpret and adapt overall library policies and work procedures.
Investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
Required Education and/or Experience
The qualifications listed above would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program, or equivalent certification.
AND
Four years of related Library experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and education.
Additional Requirements for this Position
N/A
Recruitment Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
Full-time equivalent of two years of college or University education.
Recent experience with reserve, main circulation, or interlibrary services.
Fluent written and verbal multi-lingual/bilingual skills.
Special Requirements
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. This considered a sensitive position. Current CSU, Chico employees are subject to a background check (including a criminal record check) if voluntarily moving into a sensitive position, regardless of any background checks previously conducted. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position alternates between remaining in a stationary position operating a personal computer for long periods of time and frequently moving about inside and outside the library structure. Requires the need to reach, bend, carry, shelve, and retrieve books, sometimes using a step stool, which may include lifting up to 35 lbs.
Posting Details
Open Date 02/12/2018
Close Date 02/26/2018
Salary Range $3,371 - $5,953 per month
Position Summary Primary Duties
The Interlibrary Lending/Reserve Services Lead provides functional expertise and oversees the daily operations of the Library’s Reserve and Interlibrary Loan unit. Incumbent performs specialized technical and paraprofessional library duties, receiving ILL requests, locating documents, and fulfilling interlibrary borrowing requests; and making available to students materials and readings each year that faculty have placed on reserve using the Library’s integrated library system and electronic reserve software. Additional responsibilities include serving as the primary communicator with faculty and others regarding print course readings, and coordinating the work flow and activities of student workers, for efficient and timely public access. This position will also perform administrative activities, such as maintaining and updating procedures, forms, records and statistical information, and assisting with interlibrary services lending, and borrowing, services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Overall library policies and procedures and an in-depth knowledge of library operations, policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area(s), and the ability to interpret them, including a solid understanding of individual work functions and the ability to adapt work procedures.
External online databases, system and resources, including the ability to perform complex online searches.
The institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and online resources.
All aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness.
Working knowledge of:
Library terminology and bibliographic formats and structures, including the ability to conduct a simple bibliographic search.
Library collection and its organization, as well as classification schemes.
Demonstrated expertise in creating, correcting bibliographic records.
National standards pertaining to library operations, and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons, to ensure compliance.
Library accounting and budget procedures and allocation processes, and ability to apply this knowledge to assist in handling vendor accounts and the budget process.
Campus human resource practices and payroll procedures.
General knowledge of:
Organizational structure and key functional operations of a library.
Basic library research methodology and the ability to use it.
Full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments, including cataloging standards.
Fluency in using standard office equipment (computers, copiers, phones) and standard office software packages such as, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to use a broad range of technology systems and software.
SKILLS:
Demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area, including database maintenance, and the ability to quickly learn and use campus library systems, as well as related online catalogs and systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to prepare internal library reports and written and visual presentations on library resources and present them to library patrons, including students.
Strong communication and interpretive skills to be able to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and online resources.
Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area.
ABILITIES:
Use the library system(s) and subsystem(s) module(s) to perform assigned duties.
Access various online resources and databases used within the library and to use their standard features to perform technical work and/or assist patrons.
Interpret bibliographic records.
Interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes.
Source and apply institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection to avoid potential violations.
Fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons.
Demonstrated problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems.
Demonstrated ability to compile and present information in an organized manner.
Effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers.
Interpret and adapt overall library policies and work procedures.
Investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information.
Required Education and/or Experience
The qualifications listed above would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program, or equivalent certification.
AND
Four years of related Library experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and education.
Additional Requirements for this Position
N/A
Recruitment Preferences
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
Full-time equivalent of two years of college or University education.
Recent experience with reserve, main circulation, or interlibrary services.
Fluent written and verbal multi-lingual/bilingual skills.
Special Requirements
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. This considered a sensitive position. Current CSU, Chico employees are subject to a background check (including a criminal record check) if voluntarily moving into a sensitive position, regardless of any background checks previously conducted. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbent/applicant will need to be able to perform the essential job functions (duties) of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position alternates between remaining in a stationary position operating a personal computer for long periods of time and frequently moving about inside and outside the library structure. Requires the need to reach, bend, carry, shelve, and retrieve books, sometimes using a step stool, which may include lifting up to 35 lbs.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Los Angeles - UCLA - Data Services and Technology Librarian
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF03556
Open date: February 9th, 2018
Next review date: March 9th, 2018
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: April 6th, 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: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region, Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library
Rank and Salary: Assistant Librarian – Associate Librarian ($49,165 – $77,371)
Position Availability: Immediately
Application deadline for first consideration: March 9, 2018
This is a 2-year temporary position.
Position Duties
Reporting to the NNLM PSR Associate Director, the Data Services and Technology Librarian will be one member of a team of three outreach librarians, who is responsible for the following duties:
• Oversees needs assessment and program development to increase support for big data initiatives, such as skills in creating data management plans and helping scientific researchers find appropriate data repositories.
• Oversees NNLM PSR website structure and content, and ensures that resources included on the website are compliant with requirements in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Provides information and consultation on NNLM PSR funding opportunities and proposal preparation, solicits funding applications from Network members, and monitors progress of ongoing awards.
• Develops in-person and online workshops and training sessions to promote awareness and use of NLM and National Institute of Health (NIH) resources and tools in the research and academic community.
• Exhibits at regional and local conferences and meetings reaching NNLM PSR target populations, and submits workshop proposals aimed at providing education about NLM and NIH resources.
• Contributes information via the NNLM PSR blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and website to promote current awareness in data management and NLM resources and tools.
• Assists as needed with other NNLM PSR outreach and network activities to promote NNLM and NLM resources, programs, and services.
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).
• Knowledge and/or experience with big data, data management support, and data repositories.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Drupal website platform and Section 508 compliance policies.
• Familiarity with NLM and NNLM programs.
• Proficiency with NLM resources, such as PubMed.
• Strong teaching skills and demonstrated experience creating instructional materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Pacific Southwest Region.
Desired qualifications
• Experience in academic libraries.
• Course work in medical librarianship.
• Experience with content management systems, blog software, and web page editing packages.
• Experience using social media.
Visit the Jobs @ UCLA Library website at: http://www.library.ucla.edu/about/jobs-ucla-library
Required 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.
Open date: February 9th, 2018
Next review date: March 9th, 2018
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: April 6th, 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: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region, Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library
Rank and Salary: Assistant Librarian – Associate Librarian ($49,165 – $77,371)
Position Availability: Immediately
Application deadline for first consideration: March 9, 2018
This is a 2-year temporary position.
Position Duties
Reporting to the NNLM PSR Associate Director, the Data Services and Technology Librarian will be one member of a team of three outreach librarians, who is responsible for the following duties:
• Oversees needs assessment and program development to increase support for big data initiatives, such as skills in creating data management plans and helping scientific researchers find appropriate data repositories.
• Oversees NNLM PSR website structure and content, and ensures that resources included on the website are compliant with requirements in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Provides information and consultation on NNLM PSR funding opportunities and proposal preparation, solicits funding applications from Network members, and monitors progress of ongoing awards.
• Develops in-person and online workshops and training sessions to promote awareness and use of NLM and National Institute of Health (NIH) resources and tools in the research and academic community.
• Exhibits at regional and local conferences and meetings reaching NNLM PSR target populations, and submits workshop proposals aimed at providing education about NLM and NIH resources.
• Contributes information via the NNLM PSR blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and website to promote current awareness in data management and NLM resources and tools.
• Assists as needed with other NNLM PSR outreach and network activities to promote NNLM and NLM resources, programs, and services.
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).
• Knowledge and/or experience with big data, data management support, and data repositories.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Drupal website platform and Section 508 compliance policies.
• Familiarity with NLM and NNLM programs.
• Proficiency with NLM resources, such as PubMed.
• Strong teaching skills and demonstrated experience creating instructional materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Pacific Southwest Region.
Desired qualifications
• Experience in academic libraries.
• Course work in medical librarianship.
• Experience with content management systems, blog software, and web page editing packages.
• Experience using social media.
Visit the Jobs @ UCLA Library website at: http://www.library.ucla.edu/about/jobs-ucla-library
Required 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.
San Marcos - Palomar College - Librarian/Assistant Professor (Two Positions)
Open Date 02/12/2018
Close Date 03/26/2018
Starting salary range: $58,382.79 – $92,764.61 annually.
Teaching assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours.
Academic training and teaching experience will form the basis for salary computation as determined by placement on the regular salary schedule of the College. A maximum of step 8 at the appropriate salary grade will be awarded to new faculty. For a salary estimate, visit www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/classifications/salary/ and use the links in the Full-time Faculty section.
Primary Function
Position One: The Librarian/Assistant Professor will be primarily responsible for coordinating library services at the North Center, and providing course-related library instruction, reference, and collection development.
Position Two: The Librarian/Assistant Professor will be primarily responsible for managing library subscriptions and electronic resources, and providing course-related library instruction, reference, and collection development.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under a) or b):
a) Master’s in library science, library and information science.
b) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in a) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form (www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/), if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application.
Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at www.naces.org.
Diversity Statement
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Commitment to a student learning-centered college.
2. Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in library science and its instructional program.
3. Experience in or knowledge of community college and/or lower-division academic library information resources.
4. Experience teaching and assessing information literacy.
5. Reference experience, including use of a variety of information resources.
6. Experience in or knowledge of developing library facilities.
7. Experience in or knowledge of institutional governance (e.g. serving on campus-wide, faculty, or student committees).
Additional Preferred Qualifications for Position One:
1. Experience or interest in coordinating a library branch operation, scheduling and directing library staff.
2. Experience in collection development, including selection, resource management, and knowledge of best practices.
3. Experience creating and maintaining web pages, social media, online learning modules, and/or utilizing other related technology.
Additional Preferred Qualifications for Position Two:
1. Experience or interest in serials selection and management (print and electronic).
2. Experience or interest in selecting and managing electronic content, including online databases, streaming media, and working with various third-party vendors (e.g., EBSCO, ProQuest, etc.).
3. Experience or interest in electronic resource management (ERM), content management systems, link resolvers, discovery layers, and proxy servers.
4. Knowledge of industry standards related to serials and e-resources (e.g., ISSN, Open URL, KBART, ERMI, COUNTER, MARC, etc.).
5. Knowledge of e-resource and subscription licensing terms and issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to library services and teaching responsibilities, other duties include maintaining regular office hours, developing curriculum, program review and planning, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in department activities and college governance.
Duties specific to Position One include:
• Coordinating library operations at the College’s North Center, including directing work of library staff; participating in reference service and selection of library resources; and providing course-related library instruction.
• Creating and maintaining web pages or other instructional documents relevant to assignment.
• Developing library displays and programs in collaboration with Public Services Librarian, Librarians at the College’s other centers, and Outreach Librarian.
• Working with Library Manager to arrange scheduling of Library staff.
• Performing special assignments as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Working with other Center departments to promote growth of the campus.
Duties specific to Position Two include:
• Collection development and management of the library’s subscription and electronic resource collections, including print serials, e-journals, streaming media, and online databases.
• Selecting resources, negotiating orders and managing designated budgets.
• Working with Systems Librarian to configure, test, customize, and troubleshoot e-resources with link resolver, discovery layer, and proxy server.
• Reviewing license agreements and accessibility for new orders and to ensure user access.
• Developing and improving workflows for subscription management, including renewals, registration and activation, and troubleshooting access problems.
• Working with other librarians to ensure content is accurately integrated and accessible through the Library Service Platform (LSP).
• Maintaining online journal A to Z list.
• Collecting and analyzing usage statistics.
• Participating in campus closed-streaming server team.
Working Conditions
Complete working conditions may be viewed at www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/faculty/pffcontract/.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time, 10 months per year, tenure-track position. Library and/or teaching assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours.
Complete terms of employment may be viewed at www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/faculty/pffcontract/.
Additional Application Information
1. Supplemental application materials (required):
a. Position One: Essay on the following topic (maximum length: 1 page, 12pt font): Describe your service philosophy for meeting the library and information needs of students and academic programs at a new campus of a community college serving a diverse population.
b. Position Two: Essay on the following topic (maximum length: 1 page, 12pt font): Describe an effective strategy for selecting and promoting electronic (online) library resources for community college students; provide at least 1 example of how you have, or would, accomplish this goal.
2. This position is expected to start in the Fall 2018 semester (August 16, 2018).
3. Candidates selected for interviews will be required to interview in person at the College. Interviews will require a live teaching demonstration.
4. Please include two professional letters of recommendation for this position. Letters must be submitted by April 2, 2018, one week after the position closes. See “Reference Letters” section of the application for details. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that letters of recommendation are submitted by the due date.
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