Thursday, March 29, 2018

Sacramento - Sacramento Public Library - Information Technology Technician

https://www.calopps.org/sacramento-public-library/job-17999961

Salary $25.15-33.71 per hour

Pay Range $25.15-33.71 per hour

Application Deadline 5pm on Monday, April 2, 2018

Apply at https://www.calopps.org/sacramento-public-library/job-17999961

The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field. Additionally, the candidate will have several years of recent experience in installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing information technology equipment. This person will have the ability to troubleshoot, provide technical direction and assistance to resolve user-technical computer and software issues.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of recent (within the last five years) experience providing user support in the operation, maintenance, and implementation of application programs on multiple platforms (i.e. server, desktop, network environments) is required.

EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent is required. AA/AS degree or forty–eight (48) units from an accredited college, university or technical school, with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field, is required. Work experience above the two (2) year requirement may be substituted for education on a two years of experience equals one year education basis. Additional technical training or computer industry certifications are preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, BONDING AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED
Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers’ License and proof of insurance is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Personal transportation for job-related travel.

If you have questions regarding this posting please contact: Sacramento Public Library Human Resources Department at: 916-264-2758.

For consideration please complete the following by the 5pm on Monday, April 2, 2018 deadline: * Complete the application at https://www.calopps.org/sacramento-public-library/job-17999961 including the supplemental questions.

Be sure to follow the “Special Instructions” and attach the following in PDF documents:

1. Cover letter

2. Contact information for three (3) current professional references including your current supervisor

3. Resume if you did not paste it into the application.

4. Proof of degree

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Cypress - Cypress College - Library Assistant III

https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2918


Position Number             CCC945
Location             Cypress College
Department       Library/Learning Resource Center & Distance Ed
Percentage of Employment        100%
Months of Employment 12 Months/Year
Work Schedule  Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)
Primary Purpose            
This position is responsible for performing complex and technical professional library duties in one or more of the following areas: acquisition, on-line search, cataloging, circulation, distribution and utilization of library resources; and providing specialized assistance to students, faculty, and other patrons regarding library resources.
Essential Functions        
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Job Description
Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, faculty and other library patrons in the use of the on-line public access catalog, references and general library collections at Circulation, Reference and Public Service Desks; conducts complex bibliographic searches and recommends other sources of information as appropriate.
Organizes, prioritizes and coordinates the workflow as well as conducting research and resolving problems and issues in an assigned area of responsibility to maximize efficiency.
Directs daily operations procedures such as unlocking and locking entrances, collecting fees and balancing cash register; charges and discharges library materials.
Coordinates and performs a variety of functions related to the acquisition of materials, receiving of all books and periodicals, circulation of materials, and cataloging and referencing (including inter-library loans).
Troubleshoots and assures proper maintenance of library equipment; oversees the installation of departmental microcomputers and related software.
Analyzes and reviews on-line public access catalog entries to assure quality control; resolves conflicts and errors to achieve conformance with on-line Library of Congress authority files and other established library reference authorities with responsibility for maintaining and verifying the accuracy and integrity of library databases.
Develops and maintains specialized on-line procedures manuals; documents and reports problem areas and drafts procedure statements to recommend appropriate changes.
Plans, develops and maintains the college archive collections; organizes bibliographic files utilizing appropriate archival preservation techniques; maintains, repairs and updates various library materials.
Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.
Prepares and maintains various reports and records including inventory, library budget, statistical information, vendor files, shelf lists, etc.
Performs a variety of public relations duties including representing the library on professional and community groups, conducting library tours and arranging exhibits, and publicity releases.
Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Working Relationships  
The Library Assistant III maintains frequent contact with various District departments, vendors, students, faculty, and other patrons of the library.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   
·       Knowledge of library policies, procedures, and practices
·       Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system
·       Knowledge of on-line bibliographic databases
·       Knowledge of cataloging rules and standards
·       Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
·       Knowledge of various computer software applications
·       Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
·       Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
·       Ability to perform complex and technical paraprofessional duties in a community college library
·       Ability to develop and maintain the college archive and oral history collections
·       Ability to organize and monitor the workflow in an assigned area of the library
·       Ability to work and interact with the public
·       Ability to work independently and with little direction
·       Ability to review situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
·       Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculator, computer, copier, etc.
·       Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
·       Ability to meet schedules and time lines
·       Ability to conduct research using a variety of computerized research tools
·       Ability to train and direct the work of others
·       Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
·       Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
·       Special Requirements   
·       Coursework must be verifiable on a legible transcript.
Minimum Qualifications
·       High school diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of fifteen (15) semester units of college-level course work;
Minimum three (3) years technical and clerical library experience.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Desirable Qualifications
·       College-level coursework in library science/technology.
·       Experience working in a college or university library.
·       Experience working with MARC records, cataloging and OCLC.
·       Experience working with budgets, inventory and purchasing.
·       Experience working with library vendors.

Working Conditions      
College library environment; subject to standing, lifting (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), bending, stooping and pushing; repetitive use of upper extremities including hand coordination activities.
Salary Range      $4,547 - $5,521 per Month
Number of Vacancies     1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number              2015234P
Open Date         03/20/2018
Close Date          04/12/2018
Special Instructions Summary   
This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.
The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3).
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4821 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a high school diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of fifteen (15) semester units of college-level course work?
Yes
No
* Do you have a minimum of three (3) years technical and clerical library experience?
Yes
No
* Describe your experience, training, and/or education which demonstrates your understanding and sensitivity to diversity.
(Open Ended Question)

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Roseville - Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department - Library Trainee

https://www.calopps.org/roseville/job-17986211

FINAL FILING DATE 
The first 50 qualified applications or closing at 5 pm, March 28, 2018; whichever occurs first. PERS retired annuitants or current PERS members are not eligible to apply.

SALARY

$11.00-$13.37 Hourly

THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of Library Trainee in the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department. The work schedule will be during normal Library hours including evenings and weekends. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION
To perform a variety of duties related to performing basic clerical and/or technical library functions.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide general assistance to customers in circulation services, technical services, use of public access computers and in locating library materials.
Check materials in and out; bring damaged materials to the attention of a supervisor.
Register customers and collect payments for Parks, Recreation and Libraries classes and events.
Shelve, sort, shift and file library materials following established procedures.
Mend and process library materials.
Assist staff with free and fee based programs; set up and take down tables, chairs, media equipment, dry erase boards and displays for special events as needed.
Promote and enforce safety procedures; render first aid and CPR, if certified.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, volunteers and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Alphabetizing, indexing, and/or filing methods.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.
Principles and techniques of first aid and CPR, if required.
Ability to:

On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; bend twist and reach, stoop, kneel and squat while shelving, opening boxes or moving equipment.
Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; set up booths, hang banners, move tables, chairs and carry supplies; lift or carry weight of 45 pounds or less.
Understand and translate City and Library policies and practices into everyday working practices; make sound decisions with solid problem solving methods.
Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner; administer first aid and CPR, if certified.
Learn to operate a computer as necessary to perform job duties.
Learn Dewey decimal classification system.
Learn to identify problems regarding the facility and programs; refer difficult problems/irregularities for more advanced attention and recommend possible solutions.
Understand and carry out written and oral directions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Communicate tactfully with customers.
Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training

Experience:
No experience required.

Training:
Equivalent to completion of the tenth (10th) grade or fifteen (15) years of age.

License or Certificate
Possession of or ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certificates.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

San Jose - San Jose State University - Collection Strategy Librarian, Art & Art History and Design Emphasis

http://www.sjsu.edu/facultyaffairs/unit3/tenuretrack/Employment/Collection%20Strategy%20Librarian%20-%20FINAL_2.13.18.docx.pdf

Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date Summer 2018.

Eligibility Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.

Closing date Position will remain open until filled

Description
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library seeks an innovative and creative librarian to
provide leadership in the area of collection strategy.

Under the direction of the Director of Academic Services, the Collection Strategy Librarian will collaborate with faculty, library staff, and students to provide guidance in the development, management, delivery, assessment, and planning of the library’s digital and print collections. As a faculty member, the candidate participates in the library liaison program and engages in library and university governance and scholarship, which includes research, scholarly, and creative
activities required for tenure and promotion. The Collection Strategy Librarian will serve as the liaison to the Departments of Art & Art History and Design.

Required Qualifications
● Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a
multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study,
training, teaching and other comparable experience
● Minimum 2 years of experience in selecting library materials
● Experience serving as a liaison to academic programs/departments
● Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or equivalent is required at time of
appointment.
● Knowledge of planning, designing, and implementing innovative practices or tools to
improve collection development and maintenance.
● Experience with collection analysis and assessment of print and electronic resources.
● Familiarity with a collections budget and collection-related projects.
● Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving
skills. 

Preferred Qualifications
● Demonstrated ability to apply metrics and other evaluation criteria to
support data-driven collection development decisions.
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on collection building and
management in a rapidly changing information environment.
● Experience or coursework with library resources relevant to the research, teaching, and
learning of art, art history, or design.
● Undergraduate or graduate degree or equivalent training/work experience in art, art  history, or design.
● Proficiency with an ILS system and analytics.
● Proficiency with  Excel or other spreadsheet/reporting platforms.

Responsibilities
● Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age,  cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies and advisement
● Under the direction of the Director of Academic Services, leads collection  development activities including assessment, selection, and deselection of print, non-print, electronic resources, and gifts in all subject areas.
● As part of the Academic Services team, develops the collection management, preservation, and deselection strategy.
● Coordinates collection development and selection activities of liaison librarians.
● Work with relevant stakeholders in developing collection development policies, evaluating print and electronic material purchases, and providing disciplinary collection assessment and statistical analysis and reports.
● Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative relationship with all library units that build and maintain digital and physical collections.
● Represents and participates in cooperative collection development programs with
other libraries and library consortia.
● Develops and maintains an awareness of the trends and issues affecting collection
management and development.
● Builds a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement to fulfill the
University requirement of retention, tenure and promotion.
● Participates in the library liaison program, providing services to the departments of Art &
Art History and Design.

Application Procedures For full consideration,
submit: (1) a letter of interest; (2) curriculum
vitae; (3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy; (4) research plan; and (5)
names of  three professional references with contact information by April 6, 2018 via
apply.interfolio.com/49032.

Martinez - Contra Costa County Library - Community Library Manager

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/1989716/community-library-manager?keywords=library&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Salary $71,250.36 - $90,989.64
Closing 3/26/2018 11:59 PM

The Position  
The Contra Costa County Library is currently recruiting to fill one vacant Community Library Manager position for the Martinez Community Library. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at other community Libraries. Contra Costa County operates over 26 community libraries within a 750 square mile area and serves close to 1 million urban, suburban and rural customers with an annual circulation exceeding 5.5 million.
   
Community Library Managers are responsible for day-to-day administration and operation of a full service community library.  Responsibilities include applying individual judgment and influence to manage human, financial and physical resources in a community library and supervise the activities of professional, paraprofessional technical and/or clerical level positions involved in library support and service activities; plan, develop and implement community library goals, objectives, policies and procedures; collaborate with City staff in the planning and development of library programs and services; assess community library needs and formulate proposals and policies and other duties as assigned.
   
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following:
Knowledge of library methods, techniques and procedures

Ability to assume community leadership and evaluate the needs of the community library

Experience with the principles and techniques involved in the operation and administration of public libraries

Effective supervision and mentorship of staff; including the ability to lead, train, coach, and provide feedback to subordinate staff

Exhibits effective communication skills; establish professional relationships with individuals and groups

Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr. The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for one year and may be used to fill future vacancies at other community Library locations in Contra Costa County.
   
TENTATIVE EXAM DATES
Tentative Exam  April 17, 2018

Typical Tasks
Plan, organize and manage the activities of a community library ; ensure the efficient and effective delivery of high quality library services to the general public

Plan, develop and implement community library goals, objectives, policies and procedures that reflect the County Library's mission and services

Act autonomously to develop and maintain relationships with City leaders, community organizations, local businesses, schools, service clubs and "Friends of the Library" organizations, and make presentations to these organizations.

Collaborate with City staff in the planning and development of library programs and services

Plan and prepare the community library's budgetary needs; develop budget justification for staffing, service and materials; monitor and reconcile financial resources for county and city, grants, and donations from community organizations, businesses and library friends/foundation organizations

Manage professional level librarians, technical and/or clerical staff; exercise independent judgment in the selection, training and evaluation of staff; make assignments and counsel employees on work-related issues and take disciplinary action as necessary in accordance with County and department guidelines and direction, regulations or applicable MOU
       
Manage task forces in the development of County Library policies and procedures, committee projects or special assignments and make recommendations; interpret library policies and procedures to staff and the public
       
Assess community library needs and formulate proposals and policies to support such needs within the County Library and the community
       
Manage building security and maintenance issues which may include surrounding grounds; evaluate architectural drawings to assess new library interior designs, layouts, and circulation needs, and make recommendations
       
Anticipate and recommend computer technology needs and planning, including internet access and software, and web based research services
       
Manage acquisition and collection development, including any specialized collections; participate in centralized collection development to ensure collection materials meet the community's needs

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or equivalent curriculum.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional/supervisory library experience.

OR

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

Thursday, March 1, 2018