Folsom Public Library - Library Technician

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/folsom/jobs/3348966/library-technician 

$45,671 - $63,211 a year - Full-time

Applications are limited to the first 50 received or the final filing date of 1/02/2022, which ever occurs first.

Examples of Essential Duties

    Provide patrons with information about library resources, materials, and services; maintain an automated, comprehensive, accurate, and current database of information on available library resources.

    Act as a liaison with cooperative libraries and fill requests from other libraries.

    Plan, coordinate, and/or conduct special programs such as story hours or reading programs.

    Perform community outreach programs.

    Conduct and oversee inventories of books and other library materials.

    Maintain bibliographies and create book lists; conduct bibliographic searches using a library computer system.

    Provide patrons with information about library resources, materials, and services; maintain an automated, comprehensive, accurate, and current database of information on available library resources.

    Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and lower level staff to carry out program goals.

    Interpret library policy in absence of a Librarian.

    Develop promotional materials, including news releases and flyers.

    Collect fines and fees; assist patrons in locating library materials and using library resources.

    Check out and check in library materials to patrons.

    Register patrons, establish eligibility status, and input information into database.

    Acquire, process, and maintain library materials including basic cataloging.

    Compile data and prepare summary activity reports including circulation, number of materials added/discarded, materials processed and held, patrons served, and other statistics.

    Participate in the preparation and maintenance of displays and exhibits.

    Give group tours to children, parents, and organizations.

    Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

    Perform related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge of:

    General procedures involved in receipt, circulation, and storage of library materials.

    General library classification and filing systems.

    Principles and practices of work safety.

    Standard library practices, techniques and terminology.

    Standard public library procedures including cataloging, bibliographic search, procedures, and the use of reference sources and materials.

    Modern office procedures.

    Methods and computer equipment.

    Alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing systems.

    Basic mathematical principles.

    Recordkeeping practices and principles.

Ability to:

    Review documents related to library operations.

    Observe, identify, and problem solve library operations and procedures.

    Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

    Work fairly and courteously with the public; and work effectively with interruption.

    Learn to prepare effective technical reports with recommendations and findings.

    Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

    Learn computerized cataloging, bibliographical, and circulation system databases and rules for entry of materials.

    Learn library practices and procedures.

    Learn location of materials in the library.

    Work accurately with alphanumeric codes.

    Assist patrons in the location and use of library materials.

    Type at a speed necessary for successful work performance.

    Operate a personal computer and use software; use a calculator, typewriter, telephone, facsimile machine, photocopy machine.

    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor's degree in library science, English, Liberal Arts or a closely related field from an accredited college.

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience working in a library and/or working with children in a teaching environment. Library work experience strongly preferred. Experience working with children strongly preferred.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying library experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis for up to two years.

License, Certificate, Registration Requirements:

Some positions may require the possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Other Requirements: Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in a typical office environment. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting and standing for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/ Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.

Roseville - City of Roseville - Library Assistant II

https://www.calopps.org/roseville/job-20189309

Salary

$3,238.00-$4,557.00 Monthly

Close Date

1/7/2022 at 5pm

DEFINITION

To  perform  a  variety  of  responsible  clerical  tasks  in  support  of  library  operations  in  circulation, technical  and virtual  library  services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This  is  the  journey  level  class  in  the  Library  Assistant  series  and  is distinguished  from  the  I  level  by  the  ability  to  perform  the  full  range  of  duties  assigned  with  only occasional  instruction  or  assistance  as  unusual  or  unique  situations  arise.  Positions  in  this  class are  flexibly  staffed and are  normally  filled by  advancement from the I  level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory staff.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level library staff as appropriate.

 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

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

• Assist  in  classifying  and  cataloging  a  variety  of  materials  for  inclusion  in  the  library  collection; enter  and  maintain records of  holdings; assist  in processing  and quality  control of new  materials.
• Repair  a  variety  of  collection  materials  such  as  magazines,  art  prints  and  books,  including reinforcing  spines and taping  torn pages; prepare  books to  be  sent to the bindery.
• Maintain  and  process  financial  records  for  purchase  orders, card purchases and payment  requests; place  vendor  orders; process invoices for  payment; receive and route materials.  
• Receive  and  process  holds  and  inter-library  loan  requests;  contact  customers  about  damaged  or missing  material;  calculate  and  assess  related  fees;  check  in  and  prepare  materials  for  return  to circulation;  prepare  vendor  orders;  verify  new  or  repaired  library  material  shipments  with  on-order records.
• Register  new  customers  and  issue  library  cards;  charge  and  discharge  materials  at  the  front  desk; explain  library  services  and  circulation  policies  and  procedures,  including  hold  practices;  assist customers  with  overdue  materials  and  claimed  return  procedures;  accept  payments  and  balance cash drawer.
• Assist  customers  with  information  inquiries  in  person,  by  telephone  or  e-mail;  help  customers  in identifying  and  locating  library  materials  and  in  using  a  variety  of  equipment  and  processes  such as self-check machines, printers, copiers, typewriters, and internet access and usage.
• Sort  and  distribute  daily  deliveries;  locate,  retrieve  and  shelve  books  and  other  materials according  to procedure; compile  data and statistics; prepare  summary  activity  reports.
• Participate in library programs and events as assigned.
• Assist  in  training,  assigning  and  reviewing  the  work  of  part-time  and  temporary  employees  and volunteers.
• Participate  in  the  preparation  and  maintenance  of  displays  and  exhibits;  process  bills and perform other  related clerical duties including  typing, data entry,  and answering  telephones.
• Review  and  certify  the  accuracy  of  the  library  collection  database;  monitor  and  correct inaccuracies.
• Assist  with  the  maintenance  of  the  City’s  virtual  library  including  the  installation  of  software  and the more  routine system configuration and troubleshooting  of hardware  and software  issues.  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge and use of library materials and terminology.
• Practices and techniques of customer service.
• Basic arithmetic including, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications. 
• Practices  and  procedures  related  to  public  library  operations,  including  cataloging, bibliographic search procedures and use  of reference  sources and materials.
• Basic policies and methods related to accounting and financial recordkeeping.    

Ability to:

• Learn  to  perform  a  variety  of  responsible  customer  service  tasks  in  support  of  library operations in circulation and technical service  areas.
• Intermittently,  review  documents  related  to  department  operations;  observe,  identify  and problem  solve  office  operations  and  procedures;  understand,  interpret  and  explain department  policies  and  procedures;  explain  operations  and  problem  solve  office  issues  for the  public  and  with  staff.
• On  a  continuous  basis,  sit  at  desk  and/or  stand  at  counter  for  long  periods  of  time.   Intermittently  twist  and  reach  office  equipment;  intermittently  push  and  pull  carts;  stand  and sit  continuously  when  on  a  public  desk;  write  and  use  keyboard  to  communicate  through written  means;  run  errands;  lift  or  carry  weight  of  10  pounds  or  less.
• Learn to use automated cataloging, classification, bibliographical and circulation systems.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Use  a  personal  computer  and  a  variety  of  software  applications;  type  at  a  speed  necessary for  successful job performance.
• Work weekends and evening shifts as required.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
• Independently  perform  responsible  clerical  tasks  in  support  of  library  operations  in circulation and technical service  areas.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Two years  of  experience  performing  duties  similar  to  that  of  a  Library  Assistant  I  in the  City  of  Roseville (performing responsible clerical tasks in support of library operations in circulation, technical and virtual library services).

AND

Training:

Equivalent  to  the  completion  of  the  twelfth  (12th)  grade,  GED,  or  higher  level degree;  supplemental  course  work  in  library  science,  information  science,  office technology  or  a  related  field  is  desirable.

 

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date appointment.
• Possession  of,  or  ability  to  obtain  within  6  months  of  date  of  hire,  First  Aid  and  CPR Certifications as issued by  the American Red Cross.

Roseville - City of Roseville - Library Assistant I

https://www.calopps.org/roseville/job-20189301

Salary

$2,944.00-$4,143.00 Monthly

Close Date

1/7/2022 at 5pm

DEFINITION

To  perform  a  variety  of  responsible  clerical  tasks  in  support  of  library  operations  in  circulation, technical  and virtual  library  services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Library Assistant series.  Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Library Assistant I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory staff.  

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

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

• Assist  in  classifying  and  cataloging  a  variety  of  materials  for  inclusion  in  the  library  collection; enter  and  maintain records of  holdings; assist  in processing  and quality  control of new  materials.
• Repair  a  variety  of  collection  materials  such  as  magazines,  art  prints  and  books,  including reinforcing  spines and taping  torn pages; prepare  books to  be  sent to the bindery.
• Maintain  and  process  financial  records  for  purchase  orders, card purchases and payment  requests; place  vendor  orders; process invoices for  payment; receive and route materials.  
• Receive  and  process  holds  and  inter-library  loan  requests;  contact  customers  about  damaged  or missing  material;  calculate  and  assess  related  fees;  check  in  and  prepare  materials  for  return  to circulation;  prepare  vendor  orders;  verify  new  or  repaired  library  material  shipments  with  on-order records.
• Register  new  customers  and  issue  library  cards;  charge  and  discharge  materials  at  the  front  desk; explain  library  services  and  circulation  policies  and  procedures,  including  hold  practices;  assist customers  with  overdue  materials  and  claimed  return  procedures;  accept  payments  and  balance cash drawer.
• Assist  customers  with  information  inquiries  in  person,  by  telephone  or  e-mail;  help  customers  in identifying  and  locating  library  materials  and  in  using  a  variety  of  equipment  and  processes  such as self-check machines, printers, copiers, typewriters, and internet access and usage.
• Sort  and  distribute  daily  deliveries;  locate,  retrieve  and  shelve  books  and  other  materials according  to procedure; compile  data and statistics; prepare  summary  activity  reports.
• Participate in library programs and events as assigned.
• Assist  in  training,  assigning  and  reviewing  the  work  of  part-time  and  temporary  employees  and volunteers.
• Participate  in  the  preparation  and  maintenance  of  displays  and  exhibits;  process  bills and perform other  related clerical duties including  typing, data entry,  and answering  telephones.
• Review  and  certify  the  accuracy  of  the  library  collection  database;  monitor  and  correct inaccuracies.
• Assist  with  the  maintenance  of  the  City’s  virtual  library  including  the  installation  of  software  and the more  routine system configuration and troubleshooting  of hardware  and software  issues.  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge and use of library materials and terminology.
• Practices and techniques of customer service.
• Basic arithmetic including, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications.  

Ability to:

• Learn  to  perform  a  variety  of  responsible  customer  service  tasks  in  support  of  library operations in circulation and technical service  areas.
• Intermittently,  review  documents  related  to  department  operations;  observe,  identify  and problem  solve  office  operations  and  procedures;  understand,  interpret  and  explain department  policies  and  procedures;  explain  operations  and  problem  solve  office  issues  for the  public  and  with  staff.
• On  a  continuous  basis,  sit  at  desk  and/or  stand  at  counter  for  long  periods  of  time.   Intermittently  twist  and  reach  office  equipment;  intermittently  push  and  pull  carts;  stand  and sit  continuously  when  on  a  public  desk;  write  and  use  keyboard  to  communicate  through written  means;  run  errands;  lift  or  carry  weight  of  10  pounds  or  less.
• Learn to use automated cataloging, classification, bibliographical and circulation systems.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Use  a  personal  computer  and  a  variety  of  software  applications;  type  at  a  speed  necessary for  successful job performance.
• Work weekends and evening shifts as required.
• Communicate clearly 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  is  required;  responsible  customer  service  experience  in  a  customer service  environment is desired.

              

AND

Training:

Equivalent  to  the  completion  of  the  twelfth  (12th)  grade,  GED,  or  higher  level degree;  supplemental  course  work  in  library  science,  information  science,  office technology  or  a  related  field  is  desirable.

 

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date appointment.
• Possession  of,  or  ability  to  obtain  within  6  months  of  date  of  hire,  First  Aid  and  CPR Certifications as issued by  the American Red Cross.

Porterville - Porterville College - Librarian, Part-Time Adjunct Pool

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3347361/librarian-part-time-adjunct-pool

Salary

$2,977.53 - $4,207.17 Monthly

Close Date

Continuous

Representative Duties

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part-time adjunct positions for the 2021 – 2022 academic years.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a full range of counseling services and/or instruction in student development courses.

This assignment may include counseling/teaching during the day or evening, weekends, large classes, distance learning and multiple teaching methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in library science, or library and information science;

OR – The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. 2020 Minimum Qualifications Handbook Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges 

AND – A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview. 

Knowledge and Abilities

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;

• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;

• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;

• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;

• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;

• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program;

• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission;

Lancaster - Antelope Valley College - Library Technician

 https://www.avc.edu/sites/default/files/Pub_Library%20Tech_RN21-38_Job%20Bulletin.pdf

Salary

$4284.87 Monthly

Close Date

01/06/22 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Resources/Extended Services, perform lead library duties in the acquisition, receipt, circulation, distribution and cataloging, and use of monographs, serials and other library resources in the library; perform lead duties and oversee an assigned area of a library. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Reserve Bookroom:

• Organizes and maintains Reserve Bookroom services. Prepares textbooks budget; determines what books are needed for reserve. Responsible for the acquisition and cataloging of textbooks into the Horizon Reserve Library. Removes obsolete and worn materials from reserve and deletes from Horizon system. Maintains and compiles statistics. Routes books to librarians for circulation or return to instructor; compiles reserve statistics for ASO as needed. (E)
• Coordinates the smooth operation of the Circulation Desk; updates Circulation rules and procedures; direct work activities of student assistants to ensure uniform application of policies and procedures; issues library cards utilizing Horizon online system and Banner system; check in and out various types of library materials; assists patrons in the use of various types of machines; assists patrons by responding to queries and advising patrons of the library services. (E)
• Oversees assigned functions of the library and the use of library resources; assures efficiency and effectiveness; performs departmental opening and closing duties. (E)
•  Performs a variety of duties related to the acquisition of library materials; prepares purchase orders and authorizes payments; selects jobbers or publishers; places orders and schedules deliveries. (E)
• Provides information and assistance to students, faculty and other library patrons. (E) Perform additional duties related to the circulation of library materials including charging, reserving, renewing and discharging book and non-book materials; assure that shelves are properly maintained. (E)
• Prepares and maintains a variety of specialized patron records, ledgers, reports and statistics; oversees the maintenance of financial records and the accounting for monies collected or disbursed in assigned area, including fees, and late charges; mails overdue and fine notices; liens patrons' records; notifies faculty/staff of outstanding books; and prepare letters to patrons advising them of damaged books. (E)
• Recruits, interviews, trains, directs work flow activities of student workers; develops work schedules, provides training, checks accuracy of time sheets; mentors, disciplines and terminates (if necessary) student workers. (E)
• Organizes and coordinates inter-library loan activities through the OCLC database; records ILL requests from patrons; and oversees loan transactions. (E)
• Oversees the receipt and physical processing of library materials in accordance with established guidelines. (E)
• Operates a variety of office machines and library equipment including typewriter, calculator, copier, laminator, microfilm reader/printer, computer, printer and related software and audio-visual equipment. (E)
• Prepares a variety of written materials related to assigned function including correspondence, signs, special reports, and statistics. (E)
• Serves on selection committees for new employees. (E)
• Manages the Library's petty cash; determines monies required in petty cash account; manages refund account for vendor machines balancing receipts; and contacting agent to replenish the account. (E)
• Checks shelves to ensure adequate space for materials shelved; develops book shifting plans and schedules to accommodate adequate space. (E)
• Processes paper, microfiche, and microfilm periodicals; enters to computer to show receipt, property stamp, and security strip; requests missing issues from Ebsco; discard periodicals according to retention schedule; organizes, maintains, and update periodicals room; records statistics related to periodicals usage and prepares monthly and annual reports. (E)
• Performs related duties as assigned.

(E = indicates essential duties of the position )

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: associate's degree supplemented by college course work in a library specialty and two years increasingly responsible experience in an area of a library OR up to one year of additional work experience in a library may be substituted for course work in a library specialty.

OTHER INFORMATION:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Library policies, procedures and practices.
• Library of Congress classification system.
• Reference sources and library holdings.
• Machine readable cataloging codes (MARC) Word and data processing.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Operation of a computer terminal and microcomputer.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Principles of training and providing work direction. Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Basic research methods.
• District organization, operation, policy and objectives.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform responsible and technical library duties.
• Oversee and direct the daily operations in an assigned area of a college library. Conduct difficult bibliographic searches and resolve cataloging problems.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Participate in the development of library policies, procedures and programs. Operate standard business machines and specialized library equipment.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Train and provide work direction to others.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provides work direction to student and hourly workers.

Santa Monica - Santa Monica College - FT/Tenure Track Instructor - Librarian: Instruction and Reference

 https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/smcacademic/jobs/3307716/ft-tenure-track-instructor-librarian-instruction-and-reference

Salary

$65,901.00 - $137,311.00 Annually

Close Date

2/7/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The library operates under a team-based structure and library faculty perform multiple roles. These roles include public services, user instruction (online and in-person), access and discovery of materials, and coordination of operational areas.   
• Provide reference service and coordinate the Instruction Program: provide reference service in person, via chat and other technologies as developed; teach orientations, workshops, Library I class; course-integrated instruction; create and incorporate learning modules to support instruction, reference and web-based library programs using new technologies.
• Investigate and implement innovative technologies and online learning services in a fast-paced, student-centered, collaborative environment.
• Solve problems and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Assess developing technologies including social media and other services and identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies that can benefit students and faculty.
• Recommend digital and print library materials for purchase.
• Participate in the evaluation of library service areas and functions and make recommendations for improved policies, procedures, and services.

Minimum Qualifications

. Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a Library Science faculty discipline at the college.  To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, which can be found on the California Chancellor’s Office website at https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/About-Us/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/Academic-Affairs/What-we-do/Curriculum-and-Instruction-Unit/Minimum-Qualifications/updated_cccco_2020_report_min_qualifications-a11y.pdf?la=en&hash=976FF09D36A5141E9710046EFF9CEC13F5AC80E7

Master’s in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent.

Must have evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the socio-economic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population, including students for whom English is not their first language, first generation college students, and students with physical and/or learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.  

*The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of reference/instructional experience in an academic library setting, and the commitment and ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a collegiate environment.
• Experience with emerging digital and instructional technologies along with developing library trends and technologies.
• Experience with online learning authoring tools and experience using Canvas.
• Experience cataloging electronic and physical materials for use by students.  
• Experience working with a library services platform such as Ex Libris Alma. 
• Experience in instructional design, e-learning, and instructional technology.
• Experience and interest in active participation in college governance, committees, curriculum, program review and accreditation, or other campus community activities.

Moraga - St. Mary's College - Education Librarian

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stmarys/jobs/3335601/education-librarian

Salary

Not listed

Close Date

1/2/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB DESCRIPTION

1.  Information Literacy Instruction (35%)

• Teaches information literacy sessions for the graduate-level programs of the Kalmanovitz School of Education and other School of Liberal Arts departments as assigned, meeting the campus-wide and department specific student learning outcomes.
• Develops research guides and tutorials related to subjects in the School.
• As time permits, contributes to the team of librarians covering information literacy instruction in the undergraduate composition program.

2.  Collection Development (20%)

• Serves as Subject Selector and actively works with faculty departmental liaisons to develop priorities for selection of digital and print materials, maintaining an appropriate collection of books, journals, databases, media and related resources. 
• Manages the development, policy, and procedures for the Children's Literature collection.
• Provides Library Resource and Information Literacy reviews for proposed new courses, programs, and program reviews within assigned discipline areas.

3. Reference (20%)

• Provides research advice and assistance in person and online to all SMC students, faculty, and staff and non-SMC users. (5+ hours per week at the reference desk, 2-3 hours per week answering personal queries from KSOE students and faculty.)
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of information sources relevant to assigned subject areas and works with faculty to stay abreast of the curriculum and assist students in successfully completing research assignments. 

4. Website and Scholarly Communications (10%)

• Supports the library’s scholarly communication initiatives and the scholarly communication efforts of faculty and students in assigned subject areas
• Assists faculty in KSOE and other assigned departments with keeping their scholar profiles and works in Digital Commons up to date.

5. Campus and Professional Contributions (10%)

• Actively seeks out and participates in events and opportunities to communicate the Library's collections and services.
• Serves on library and college committees as assigned.
• Contributes service to professional and/or college community endeavors.
• Maintains membership and involvement with appropriate subject and professional associations.

6. Other duties as assigned (5%)

 

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Education:  

REQUIRED:  MLS or equivalent from ALA accredited program.                                   

PREFERRED: A degree or coursework in one or more of the subjects served by this position.

 

Experience:   

• Demonstrated knowledge of library services for an academic environment. Preferred: demonstrated, successful experience working in an academic library providing services for students and faculty.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of emerging/established practices and standards in information literacy instruction and collection development/management. 
• Preferred: Demonstrated, successful experience delivering quality instruction and reference/research service in a student-centered environment.
• Preferred: Demonstrated, successful experience producing subject-specialized learning objects, tutorials, and webpages, using a variety of tools.
• Preferred: Experience establishing and assessing learning outcomes.

 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of best practices in information literacy instruction at the college/graduate level.
• Professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to address national educational standards and develop scaffolded instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in collection development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail. 
• Understanding of and experience with assessment principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with online teaching technologies, content management systems, and library systems. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to exercise initiative, make independent decisions, and interpret policies. 
• Demonstrated success working cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with faculty and students in a culturally diverse community.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion for students at multiple levels of technical and research competencies.
• Ability to work successfully both as an active, collaborative team member and independently.   
• Commitment to professional issues, including active participation in local, state, regional, or national associations and awareness of current research in the field of Library Science.

 

Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work)

1. Requires capacity to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. Some instruction occurs on evenings and weekends, and librarians share evening and weekend service on the Reference Desk.

2. May include travel for professional activities

San Diego - University of California - Program Director, Collection Development and Management

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02788

Salary

Salary range: $58,365 - $140,603

Close Date

Next review date: Monday, Dec 20, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) 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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The University of California, San Diego Library seeks creative, collaborative, and service-oriented applicants for the position of Program Director (PD), Collection Development & Management (CDM). The CDM PD is positioned to support a range of activities that define the development and management of the Library’s collections. This includes engagement with new modes of acquiring and delivering scholarship, and the opportunity to collaborate with experts both in our Library and across the UC system. The CDM PD also oversees the Library’s activities in planning and allocating space to Library collections, as well as developing and applying appropriate preservation strategies for physical assets. This position is a central player in how the Library’s resources are developed to support UC San Diego and University of California teaching, learning and research activities.

Responsibilities of the Position

Administrative (60%)

This position serves as the Director of the Collection Development and Management Program reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources and Services (AUL SRS). This role is responsible for overseeing the administration and operations of the program including its key areas of collection development, collection management, and the preservation of physical resources. The program consists of approximately 14 FTE. Directly supervises 2 career academics and 1 classified staff. Formulates and monitors program goals, initiatives and special projects. Plans program budgets and approves expenditures. Supports CDM staff in the development and implementation of workflow and policy. Has authority for program personnel activities including recruitment, performance management, and staff development. Works closely and collaboratively across programs especially with Content Acquisitions and Resources Sharing (CARS), Metadata Services (MS), and Library Facilities Services (LFS). Ensures CDM policies, workflows, and accomplishments are documented via our intranet (LiSN), the Library Weekly Update, and elsewhere as required.

Lead Collection Strategist (20%)

Serves as coordinating member of Collection Council, the Collection Management Working Group (CMWG) and Collection Strategists Group (CSG). Oversees general collection budgets, projects and policy. Generally supports and provides collections related advice and budget guidance to all Collection Strategists. Coordinates collection analysis and space allocation projects for the print collection in close coordination with the CMWG. Provides input and makes recommendations in managing physical collections in the context of UC Shared Print initiatives, WEST, and other regional and national consortia. Reviews and provides feedback for project initiatives by the California Digital Library (CDL) and the Shared Content Leadership Group (SCLG). Collects and synthesizes input from subject librarians and respond to the AUL SRS on votes for CDL renewals, new titles, cancellations and campus votes on UC wide journal packages. Works closely with the AUL SRS and aforementioned collections committees to consider and apply appropriate EDI principles to collection development.

Committees and Meetings (20%)

Chair; Collections Council, CDM Managers Meetings

Represents CDM on Library Leadership Council (LLC), Collection Strategy Group (CSG), Scholarly Resources and Services cluster Program Directors Group, Collection Management Working Group (CMWG), Subject Specialists Group, Collection Statistics Task Group, others as required.

Other

Participates in Library wide planning and special initiatives, serves on screening and search committees, is active professionally in the academic library collections community in the UC and at the national level. May serve as an alternate representative to SCLG or other UC wide collection groups as required or appointed by the AUL SRS.

About The Library – Great Research Starts Here

The UC San Diego Library, one of the nation's top public academic libraries, plays a critical role in advancing and supporting the university's research, teaching, patient care, and public service missions. The Library provides the foundation of knowledge needed to advance cutting-edge discoveries in a wide range of disciplines--from healthcare and science to public policy and the arts. The Library provides access to more than 7 million items, including digital and print volumes, journals, and multimedia materials to meet the knowledge demands of scholars, students, and members of the public.

Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, all library staff at UC San Diego strive to cultivate a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. For more information, please review the UC San Diego Principles of Community. We also encourage the opportunity to build a network of peers that share your similar passions and interests through the UCSD Staff Associations network.

About the Program

The Collection Development & Management Program (CDM) supports and advances the university’s mission of research, teaching, and public service by selecting, managing, and preserving information resources across all relevant disciplines. The program’s ultimate goal is to provide our primary user community with access to what they need, when and where they need it, and in the form most useful to them. The program is essential to foster inspired learning and discovery, the growth of knowledge, and the academic success and scholarly productivity of students, faculty and researchers. The program plays a critical role in supporting the cycle of knowledge through ongoing stewardship of the products of research (collections and content).

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

● MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree. Other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services may be substituted.

● Experience recruiting, supervising, evaluating and developing diverse staff in a library setting.

● Demonstrated success in directing the work of collection development and collection management activities at a research library.

● Direct experience with collection development across a range of subject areas, including experience with emerging modes of content acquisition, licensing, discovery and delivery.

● Experience planning and overseeing a complex budget that includes material and operational costs.

● Demonstrated success in a work environment where planning, communication and diplomacy foster aligned priorities between multiple units.

● Ability to set priorities, make informed decisions, and build team motivation and consensus.

● Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to provide leadership in ways that center equitable and inclusive practices.

● Commitment to excellence in service and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

● Professional service or scholarship in the areas of collection development, collection management and / or preservation.

Preferred qualifications

● Experience with supporting preservation services in a research library.

● Experience evaluating, planning and executing collection moves in consideration of space use and user needs.

● Demonstrated ability to guide professional growth and develop leadership skills of librarians.

● Demonstrated success leading change in an organization.

● Experience with organizational strategic planning.

San Diego - University of California - Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02905

Salary

Salary range: $58,365 - $140,603

Close Date

Next review date: Wednesday, Dec 15, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Sep 1, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The University of California, San Diego Library seeks creative, collaborative, and service-oriented applicants for the position of Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian for our Content Acquisition and Resource Sharing (CARS) Program.

Responsibilities of the Position - Reporting to the Program Director for CARS, the Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian serves as the Division Head for the Electronic Resources and Serials Units. Independently reviews and negotiates licenses for UCSD purchased resources and manages the acquisition, activation, and troubleshooting of all purchased and subscribed electronic resources for the Library. Takes the lead in gathering and analyzing serials, e-books, database usage, and other related assessment data. The Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian also oversees the activities of the serials acquisitions unit. This position directly supervises 4 FTE, and 3 FTE indirectly.

About The Library – Great Research Starts Here

The UC San Diego Library, ranked among the top 25 public academic research libraries in the nation, plays an integral role in advancing and supporting the university’s research, teaching, patient care, and public service mission. The goal of the library is to serve the University’s vision to be a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. It accomplishes this through support of student and faculty success, support of research and learning through information resources, by serving as a place of community and inspiration, and by extending the impact of UC San Diego research through investments and innovation in scholarly communication and research data. In service of these priorities UC San Diego

Library has 180 staff and an annual budget of approximately $32 million. UC San Diego Library serves the entire UC San Diego community and is committed to building a Library that reflects and supports our community’s values. The incumbent should be committed to building an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture.

The Content Acquisition and Resource Sharing (CARS) Program supports the University’s mission of research, teaching, and public service by purchasing, licensing, borrowing and otherwise acquiring materials and resources in all formats and languages. The program has approximately 26 FTE staff who track and manage the collection budget, provide collection development support through financial and statistical analysis and reporting, obtain and lend materials through resource sharing workflows, build the Library’s permanent collections utilizing a variety of leading-edge acquisitions and licensing processes, and provide and manage access to digital and, increasingly, to Open Access resources.

Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, all library staff at UC San Diego strive to cultivate a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. For more information, please review the UC San Diego Principles of Community. We also encourage the opportunity to build a network of peers that share your similar passions and interests through the UCSD Staff Associations network.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

● MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree. Other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services may be substituted.

● 3-5 years experience working as an Electronic Resource Librarian or equivalent experience.

● Knowledge of the electronic resources and print serials life cycles.

● Demonstrated knowledge of current practices in electronic resource management in an academic library.

● Experience working in library systems such as an ILS and link resolvers.

● Experience with Open URL linking technologies and/or authentication mechanisms.

● Demonstrated experience managing staff in an academic library.

● Enthusiasm and commitment to learn new skills in support of program and library goals.

● Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and libraries.

Preferred qualifications

● Experience overseeing electronic resources and serials in an academic or research library setting.

● Demonstrated experience using best practices for Electronic Resources Management for digital content management including streaming media licensing and administration.

San Diego - University of California - Head of Digital Object Metadata Management Assistant, Associate, or Full Librarian

https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02991

Salary

Salary range: $58,365 - $140,603

Close Date

Next review date: Monday, Jan 17, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The University of California, San Diego Library seeks motivated, creative and collaborative applicants to join the Library as Head of the Digital Object Metadata Management Unit in the Metadata Services Program. This position will provide metadata expertise and oversight for digital collections and content from a wide variety of disciplines.

Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Program Director for Metadata Services (MS), the Head of the Digital Object Metadata Management Unit (DOMM) plays an important role in the Library’s digital collections work; supporting digital projects, the development of tools and processes, and collaborates in the management of the Library’s Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). The Head of DOMM directly supervises one Metadata Librarian and serves as a work leader for the Research Data Curation Metadata Librarian, with the potential to hire another unit staff member in the future. DOMM digital collections responsibilities focus on materials drawn from the Library’s holdings from Special Collections & Archives, Campus Research Data and materials curated by Library subject specialists. The Head of DOMM will collaborate with data providers, other librarians and library professional staff, archivists, IT professionals and other stakeholders in the library to support digital collections projects, development, and initiatives. The Head of DOMM will possess and continue to develop expertise in metadata best practices, emerging trends, technologies and tools and recommend their adoption if they further Library, DOMM and MS goals.

● Coordinates and manages the development and implementation of metadata strategies that support the discovery and curation of the Library’s digital content.

● Leads the selection and development of relevant metadata standards, ontologies, policies, procedures, and workflows for digital resources.

● Provides expertise on digital object metadata standards and practices, including vocabulary control, taxonomy support, database management, and metadata input and edit tools.

● Participates in the evaluation of platforms for storage, discovery, and delivery of digital content.

● Consults on user experience and user services issues related to metadata creation and editing.

● Responsible for the vision and leadership of Digital Objects Metadata Management unit (DOMM), including ongoing communications, planning and implementing services and initiatives, establishing policies and procedures, and setting and monitoring goals.

● Coordinates DOMM’s services with other Library programs and operations and with the Library’s overall goals.

● Provides direct supervision of two librarians and one professional staff member.

● Responsible for personnel actions and management for DOMM, including recruiting, hiring, training, goal-setting, performance management, performance evaluations, succession planning, and staff development.

● Documents projects, standards, policies, procedures and decisions.

● Serves as a member of the Library’s Digital Library Committees including the Digital Library Products Group and the Digital Library Operations Group.

● Shares management responsibility for the Metadata Services Program (MS) as part of the MS Unit Heads Group

About The Library – Great Research Starts Here

The UC San Diego Library, one of the nation's top public academic libraries, plays a critical role in advancing and supporting the university's research, teaching, patient care, and public service missions. The Library provides the foundation of knowledge needed to advance cutting-edge discoveries in a wide range of disciplines--from healthcare and science to public policy and the arts. The Library provides access to more than 7 million items, including digital and print volumes, journals, and multimedia materials to meet the knowledge demands of scholars, students, and members of the public.

The Metadata Services Program (MS) connects our community to intellectual and creative content by analyzing, describing and organizing resources in ways that promote discovery. We create and manage metadata for tangible resources and digital objects, with special attention to materials unique to UC San Diego, its interests, and its context. We provide services in four core areas: metadata services (for both digital and tangible objects), database management, maintenance, and synchronization, and system-wide collection services. MS routinely collaborates with several programs in the Library including the Research Data Curation, Scholarship Tools & Methods, Special Collections & Archives, Collection Development & Management and Content Acquisitions & Resource Sharing, as well as across the UC Libraries. We value innovation and collaboration and routinely contribute to large-scale national initiatives such as the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), and Linked Data for Production (LD4P). The UC San Diego Library was one of the pioneers in developing a linked data based DAMS and MS continues our linked data efforts by utilizing and exploring VIAF, FAST, LCNAF, LCSH, Wikidata, ISNI and Geonames.

The Digital Object Metadata Management Unit provides consultation, normalization, and ingest services for digital collections. The Unit also is responsible for the design and maintenance of the data model for the Library’s digital repository, requirements and best practices for metadata, and management of metadata within the repository. Work includes a wide range of digital collection types, in most cases following a model of utilizing subject matter experts or data providers for content description, which is then processed (mapped, transformed, normalized, and reconciled) in preparation for ingest into the Library’s digital repository. The repository itself supports multipart objects and robust description of collections, objects, and object parts.

Librarians at UC San Diego are academic appointees and entitled to appropriate professional leave and all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. UC San Diego Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning and governance and to be professionally active. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, all library staff at UC San Diego strive to cultivate a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. For more information, please review the UC San Diego Principles of Community. We also encourage the opportunity to build a network of peers that share your similar passions and interests through the UCSD Staff Associations network.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

● MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree. Other appropriate degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields related to library services may be substituted.

● Experience in the application and usage of metadata schemas for organizing and managing information.

● High command of information management concepts such as: controlled vocabularies, authority control, and data modeling.

● Experience with tools and techniques for data normalization, mapping, and transformation, such as Open Refine, to facilitate batch processing and ingest.

● Excellent analytical, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

● Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work with a variety of people and situations.

●Strong communication skills; able to present and share ideas clearly and effectively with a variety of audiences.

● Effective in prioritizing multiple concurrent projects in order to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

● Thrives in a collaborative, complex, rapidly changing, and culturally diverse environment.

● Demonstrated knowledge of current metadata trends and issues in academic libraries.

● Capable of advocating for the diverse metadata needs of stakeholders and long term strategic goals

●Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and libraries.

● Demonstrated experience successfully managing staff.

● Enthusiasm and commitment to learn new skills in support of program and library goals.

Preferred qualifications

● Experience with linked data, RDF and semantic web technologies.

● Experience with entity matching or reconciliation to linked data vocabularies.

● Familiarity with the process of developing and implementing new tools or services.

● Experience with open source software communities, especially those around data repository systems such as Samvera or Fedora.

● Experience with (meta)data wrangling in OpenRefine or Google Sheets.

● Experience with Bash command language, R, Python or other scripting language.

Sacramento - Sacramento County Day School - Lower School Librarian

https://www.saccds.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/ls_librarian_announcement.pdf?1638233311

Salary

Not listed

Close Date

Not listed

Description

Sacramento Country Day School, a leader in Pre-Kindergarten - 12th grade independent school education since 1964, seeks a Librarian to manage the lower school library, at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year. Serving more than 500 students, Country Day’s mission is to “inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.“ The next Librarian will be responsible for all aspects of running the library; including administration, program management, delivering lessons, acquisition, reference, circulations, media and technical services in addition to outreach and communication.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

● A Bachelor’s or higher degree in Library Science or related field

● Teaching experience in Lower School is a plus

● Knowledge of literature across the grade levels (Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade)

● Knowledge of programs used in the Lower School at SCDS (Reading Workshop, Writing Workshop, Wilson Fundations, Words Their Way, Making Words,and Zoophonics).

● Knowledge of “leveling” books to support “Just Right Books” for Reading Workshop.

● Training in Responsive Classroom.

● Ability to develop, facilitate, and administer assessments for teacher support and for Admissions.

● Ability to support the school mission in all aspects of the library experience.

● Experience in overseeing library programs and daily library functions.

● Experience Instructing students and teachers in the use of library resources.

● Experience teaching and developing digital citizenship curricula.

School requirements include: Background check, First Aid/CPR training (school sponsored), negative TB result.

This position is full time. Work hours are Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm. Sacramento Country Day School team members are active in the school community, many serving as advisors, trip chaperones, and coaches. The ideal candidate will add strength to awide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.