Northridge - California State University - Collection Management Librarian

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/520160/collection-management-librarian-2308 

Salary

Minimum salary of $74,280 for Senior Assistant Librarian or $85,244 for Associate Librarian, and an excellent benefits package. Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Close Date

December 31, 2022

Position:

In support of collection management, the University Library at California State University, Northridge seeks a service-oriented individual to assist in managing collections, especially electronic resources such as streaming media, in a busy university environment. The successful candidate works with colleagues in both CAMS and Research, Instruction and Outreach Services (RIOS) departments to analyze collections needs on campus and adds these items into the Library’s holdings; works to meet the metadata, accessibility, and management challenges posed by these resources; and consults with teaching faculty regarding availability, licensing, and copyright, and the integration of electronic resources into course modules and library guides.

The Collection Management Librarian develops and creates discipline-specific or general digital learning objects, including LibGuides, videos, and/or tutorials in support of diverse student research needs. In collaboration with other library faculty, performs assessment about the usage, satisfaction with, and impact on student learning of streaming media and other related resources and services with the purpose of informing future acquisitions. Additionally, the Collection Management Librarian, depending on educational background and experience, participates in liaison and collection development activities for one or more disciplines, based on the needs of the Library. Participates in library instructions, and in-person and remote reference/research assistance in a dynamic learning environment.

This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian level, with attendant expectations for professional competence, service, and scholarship. Some evening and weekend work is required. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which they are housed for recommending tenure and promotion.

Required Qualifications:   

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2020, CSUN enrolls ~40,000 students, where 56% are Latinx, 20.8% are White, 9.3% are Asian American, 4.8% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.  The successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

• Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent degree if earned from outside the U.S. or Canada;
• Demonstrated experience with collection management;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing electronic resources;
• Familiarity with acquisitions, licensing, and copyright of electronic resources, especially streaming media;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds and to working in a diverse campus community;
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice;
• Ability to apply commitments to diversity, equity, and racial and social justice within the context of acquiring and providing access to library collections;
• Commitment to engage in research and continued professional development worthy of promotion and tenure in the California State University system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency performing collection assessment and usage analysis;
• Experience performing successful outreach to faculty about electronic collections;
• Experience in developing digital learning objects (e.g., LibGuides, tutorials);
• Experience providing information literacy instruction;
• Experience providing reference/research assistance;
• Experience managing collection budgets.

Irvine - South Orange Community College District - Librarian - Part-Time - Pool

https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/socccd/SOCCCD/job/Saddleback-College/Librarian---Part-Time---Pool_REQ10641

Salary

http://www.socccd.edu/humanresources/hr_salary.html

Close Date 

Not listed

Job Description: 

For this position, employees must have at least one of the following:

1. Master's degree in library science, library and information science OR the equivalent from an accredited college or university; OR

2. Valid California Community College instructor credential appropriate to the subject per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990), OR

3. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of item 1 above.

Sacramento - California State University - Scholarly Communication Librarian

https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/520285/scholarly-communication-librarian

Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience however the anticipated monthly hiring range is $6,190 to $7,538 (Senior Assistant Librarian) $7,102 to $8,450 (Associate Librarian).

Close Date

Open until filled

POSITION DETAILS:

We seek a professionally engaged and collaborative librarian to provide guidance on services and policies to the library and to faculty, students, and staff on matters pertaining to scholarly communication, such as institutional repository best practices, faculty profile system support, issues in academic publishing, copyright and fair use, user privacy issues, data management, and the Open Access and Open Education movements.

Appointment: This is a probationary, 12-month, tenure-track position at the Senior Assistant/Associate Librarian rank with an expected start date of Spring 2023; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience however the anticipated monthly hiring range is $6,190 to $7,538 (Senior Assistant Librarian) $7,102 to $8,450 (Associate Librarian). Librarians in the CSU system enjoy full faculty status and as such are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbatical and other leaves, and additional benefits. Librarians are represented under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA). Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid leave (24 vacation days and one personal holiday per year and one day of sick leave per month); and membership in CALPERS, the largest retirement system in the country. Library faculty must demonstrate professional competence, scholarly and/or creative achievement, and service to the University and community in order to meet university requirements for tenure and promotion.  

JOB DUTIES:

Under the general direction of the Head of Collection Management Services, the Scholarly Communication Librarian:

Develops and implements the Library’s scholarly communication program in coordination with other library departments and library Administration. Creates goals and objectives for a cohesive program.

Leads development and implementation of an education program for library employees on issues of scholarly communication. Advises on how librarians in all subject areas can educate and communicate with their constituencies around issues of scholarly communication.

Develops and implements a program to increase awareness among faculty, researchers, and students about scholarly communication issues in the digital environment, alternative publishing models, public-access requirements for grant-funded projects, Open Access, and Open Education.

Promotes the use of the campus’s institutional repository/faculty profile system: Sac State Scholars. Creates and maintains support documentation, policies, and workflow guidelines for the institutional repository. Selects content to include in the repository that is representative of Sac State and showcases the excellence of the university, including high-level undergraduate work.

Develops and maintains a broad network of partners, e.g., the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Information Resources and Technology (IRT), the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (ORIED), Division of Inclusive Excellence, students, faculty and staff, California State University (CSU) system-wide offices, and the scholarly community to inform, support, and advance the library’s scholarly communication programs and goals.

Stays informed of, and shares with the library and university staff and faculty, national and international trends and developments in scholarly communication, including legislation, changes in intellectual property rights, commercial and academic/research scholarly publishing, and information technologies that affect access and preservation of scholarly information.

Leads library participation in current and newly developed initiatives that encourage and enable faculty to manage their own intellectual property rights, and improve access to published research. Establishes mechanisms to assist faculty with publishing choices, data management plans, licensing agreements, and fair use of copyrighted works as users of information.

Establishes a means of analyzing and evaluating the progress of the library’s scholarly communication outreach and education program.

Helps faculty determine the impact of their scholarship, through both traditional and alternative measurements.

The Scholarly Communication Librarian contributes to library-wide decision-making and serves on library committees as needed.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• American Library Association accredited Master’s degree or accredited international equivalent, or accredited advanced degree in a field relevant to the position conferred by December 31, 2022. 
• At least two years of professional experience in librarianship, research, publishing, law, or another relevant field. 
• Strong understanding of scholarly communication trends in a diverse academic or research environment
• Evidence of inclusive and equitable leadership, collaboration, and initiative.
• Effective oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
•  Experience with outreach, marketing, and/or promotion of services relevant to scholarly communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intellectual property rights, Open Access, institutional repositories, accessibility, and related issues as they affect the creation and dissemination of scholarship
• Understanding of the research or creative scholarship process in higher education.
• It is only necessary for applicants to meet the required qualifications in order to apply. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with institutional repositories, faculty profile systems and/or data management plans
• Experience preparing and delivering instruction to a diverse population relevant to scholarly communication.
• Demonstrated experience in developing working partnerships with academic units in a college or university campus.
• Advanced degree in subject area relevant to the position.
• Experience with assessment of library services.

Sacramento - California State University - Library Services Specialist III - Acquisitions

https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/517414/library-services-specialist-iii-acquisitions

Salary

$3,528 - $6,505 per month

Close Date

Open until filled

Position Summary

Working independently under the direct supervision of the Head of Collection Management Services, and in close collaboration with the LSS IV Acquisitions Coordinator, the LSS III is responsible for quality control; problem solving; drafting procedures; the acquisition, receipt, and renewal of library materials; payment of invoices; account reconciliation; and interaction with campus accounting personnel and various vendors of library materials.

In consultation with the Department Head and LSS IV Acquisitions Coordinator, responsibilities include: preparing budget requests and reports; participating in the assessment of department operations and functions; drafting documentation; providing training to department staff; interpreting library procedures and policies pertaining to the acquisition of library materials; and analyzing and preparing reports on the Library’s print and digital collections, in particular using Alma Analytics..  

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 online databases, systems and resources, including the ability to perform complex online searches.

• Thorough knowledge of institution and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and online 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 online resources.

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing workflow 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 workflow 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 

1. Experience with library operations in regard to the acquisition, receiving, expenditure, invoicing, and accounting of 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

5. Ability to effectively search bibliographic, periodical, and vendor and commercial databases.

6. Ability to evaluate and interpret issues regarding acquisitions work and to offer recommendations.

7. Ability to use Campus Financial System and Data Warehouse to monitor library materials expenditures and process invoices.

8. In-depth knowledge of technical services operations, in particular relating to acquisitions functions, and their relation to overall library operations.

9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work successfully with library employees, campus personnel, various vendors, and in a team environment.

10. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.

11. Demonstrated strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

12. Attention to detail and strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

13. Proficiency with Office 365 and the Internet.

Preferred Qualifications 

14. Full proficiency in the use of the Acquisitions function of Alma and experience with Primo, the Library’s discovery tool.

15. Working knowledge of Alma Serials and Cataloging functions.

16. Experience with library collections analysis, in particular generating reports using Alma Analytics.

17. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

18. Demonstrated supervisory or project lead experience.

Torrance - El Camino College - Part Time Faculty - Librarian

https://elcamino.igreentree.com/CSS_Academic/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20221031095212&

Salary

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $51.48 - $65.74 per hour depending on education and experience.

Close Date

Continuous

JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-time librarians will be included in a pool for regularly assigned reference services shifts, with the potential for special projects and instruction opportunities. Typical duties for librarians would include: Providing information to students and faculty on resources available in the library or through other sources and assisting in making these resources available both virtually and physically; participating in the development and maintenance of the collection; publicizing library resources and promoting the use of the library; providing instruction of library resources; and assisting with the formulation and maintenance of library reports and statistics. Part-time library faculty will be expected to support a student-center, student ready library, which promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and access as well as supporting students, the philosophy and mission of the Library and Learning Resources Division. Other projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in library science; library and information science; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement, must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR

Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Library experience with community college students in reference services.

Experience using Canvas.

Library Instruction within an academic learning environment.

Experience developing digital guides and online synchronous and asynchronous instruction materials.

Collection development.

Work with diverse groups and populations.

Knowledge of SLO's and SAO's.

Fresno - California State University - Public Services Librarian - Senior Assistant Librarian

https://careers.fresnostate.edu/en-us/job/520407/public-services-librarian-senior-assistant-librarian

Salary

Not listed

Close Date

31 Mar 2023 Pacific Daylight Time

Qualifications:

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):

An MLS from an ALA accredited library school/institution (or equivalent) is required by the time of appointment. Anticipated start dates are Summer/Fall 2023.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with instruction, information literacy, and student learning outcomes.
• Documentation of strong public service orientation and knowledge of or experience with reference service and research consultation.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with trends in librarianship and scholarly communication.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in an academic library environment.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of design and delivery of instruction using a range of modalities, approaches, and technologies.
• Proficiency in multiple modes of reference service and research consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a complex, changing environment.
• Subject knowledge or experience in natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, social sciences, health sciences and/or human services.
• Experience working with government information or maps and aerial photographs.
• Experience with outreach programs and services.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Victorville - Victor Valley College - Part-Time Faculty, Librarian

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vvc/jobs/1398277/part-time-faculty-librarian

Salary

$61.00 - $67.00 Hourly

Close Date

Continuous

Basic Functions

This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time (up to 67%), substitute, temporary, or hourly assignments on an as needed basis.  

We accept applications on a continual basis.

Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file, as needed, to fill temporary assignments.

 Applicants will remain in the pool for at least 18 months.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Sacramento - California State Library - Senior Librarian, Digital Publications (GPS)

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=330281

Salary

$5,720.00 - $7,159.00 per Month

Close Date

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2022

Job Description: 

Under the supervision of the Principal Librarian, the incumbent coordinates all aspects of collection development and maintenance of California digital government publications at the California State Library. This includes managing programs with external partners, coordinating outreach and training activities, setting big picture acquisitions and program management goals, and working with Government Publications Section (GPS) staff assigned to digital publications tasks. Senior Librarian Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

40% Program and Partnership Management: 

Serves as the primary liaison to external programs and partnerships pertaining to digital government document collection development. Maintains contacts with other state agencies and external partners to keep informed of website changes, so that web crawls and other online document collection activities can be timed to capture website updates effectively. Identifies topical areas in need of content curation due to times of rapid information output, like election cycles or natural disasters, to capture rapidly changing digital information and publications posted on state agency websites. Actively monitors for
areas at risk of information loss, such as when a department abruptly removes content from its website or when agencies are reorganized and consolidated. Helps coordinate State Library participation in partnerships designed to advance the preservation of electronic state government documents. Works with the Information Technology Bureau to maintain current content on relevant web pages on the State Library website.

20% Outreach Planning:

Identifies opportunities to build relationships with state agencies and external partners. Plans and provides outreach services to state agencies to increase compliance with the Library Distribution Act. Leads and participates in committees with relevant state and external partners. Develops social media posts, writes newsletter articles and participates in outreach and marketing campaigns as a representative of the digital publications team.

15% Technical Services Supervision: 

Trains, assigns tasks to, and reviews work of Librarian and support staff assigned to the digital
government publications team. Team tasks include original cataloging, copy cataloging, and metadata creation. Coordinates the assignment of accurate subject headings and authority records. Ensures adherence to professional practices and industry standards in the development of metadata and bibliographic information. Works with GPS and other State Library staff to resolve complex
issues with cataloging and metadata.

15% Reference: 

Provides reference services to state employees, members of the public, and other libraries. This service involves inperson, telephone, e-mail, and other online transactions.

5% Digitization: 

Assists with technical aspects of the California state and local depository collections and programs.

5% Committees and Special Projects: 

Participates in State Library study groups and serves on State Library committees. Provides research and reports as requested by the librarian supervisor, the Chief of StateLibrary Services, Assistant Chief, and the State Librarian.

Sacramento - California State Library - Job Posting: Library Technical Assistant I

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=333482

Salary

$3,477.00 - $4,351.00 per Month

Close Date 

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2022

Definition

Is the entry level for this series. Incumbents in this class assist professional librarians by performing a variety of responsible subprofessional library tasks within well-defined standards in such functional areas as book circulation, book acquisition, catalog classification, physical upkeep of library material, and book inventory. Incumbents may supervise a small group of clerical employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

Equivalent to completion of the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree in Library Science.

Or II

Two years of increasingly responsible subprofessional library experience, including work in book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and compilation of bibliographies.

Knowledge Requirements

Require knowledge of elementary principles of professional library work and use of standard library tools; classification and cataloging techniques employed in fiction materials and precataloging techniques employed in nonfiction materials; library practices and procedures; data processing and research techniques related to library work; library materials, including governmental publications, pamphlets, newspapers, manuscripts, periodicals, films, and microfilms; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability Requirements

Require the ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn readily, reason logically and accurately; speak and write effectively; apply good judgment in making decisions in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and library policies; direct the work of others; maintain cooperative relations with others; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Special Personal Requirements

All employees must exhibit orderliness, tact and neatness, and demonstrate an interest in library work and in assuming increasing responsibility.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Sacramento - California State Library - Job Posting: Library Technical Assistant I

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=333309

Salary

$3,477.00 - $4,351.00 per Month

Close Date 

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2022

Definition

Is the entry level for this series. Incumbents in this class assist professional librarians by performing a variety of responsible subprofessional library tasks within well-defined standards in such functional areas as book circulation, book acquisition, catalog classification, physical upkeep of library material, and book inventory. Incumbents may supervise a small group of clerical employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

Equivalent to completion of the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree in Library Science.

Or II

Two years of increasingly responsible subprofessional library experience, including work in book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and compilation of bibliographies.

Knowledge Requirements

Require knowledge of elementary principles of professional library work and use of standard library tools; classification and cataloging techniques employed in fiction materials and precataloging techniques employed in nonfiction materials; library practices and procedures; data processing and research techniques related to library work; library materials, including governmental publications, pamphlets, newspapers, manuscripts, periodicals, films, and microfilms; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability Requirements

Require the ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn readily, reason logically and accurately; speak and write effectively; apply good judgment in making decisions in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and library policies; direct the work of others; maintain cooperative relations with others; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Special Personal Requirements

All employees must exhibit orderliness, tact and neatness, and demonstrate an interest in library work and in assuming increasing responsibility.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Sacramento - California State Library - Cataloging and Acquisitions Assistant

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=332171

Salary

$3,477.00 - $4,351.00 per Month

Close Date

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2022

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Supervising Librarian II, the Library Technical Assistant I is responsible for providing access to library materials for the California State Library collections by copy cataloging materials into the State Library database and performing record, collection, and electronic resource maintenance. The incumbent also processes incoming library materials for inclusion in the State Library collection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

35% Copy Cataloging

Performs cataloging functions in the Library’s Alma integrated library system, including copy cataloging and original templatebased record creation for materials. Searches the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) bibliographic utility for bibliographic records. Creates original or modifies existing bibliographic, holding, and item records according to these established standards:

• Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) description

• Resource Description and Access (RDA) 

• MARC 21 bibliographic and holdings

• OCLC guidelines

• Local State Library guidelines

30% Receiving and Processing Library Materials

Receives, checks-in, and processes periodicals, continuations, books, newspapers, microfilm, and other library materials. Claims missing issues. Solves check-in problems regarding materials with relevant Technical Services staff when discrepancies arise. Assists with troubleshooting of check-in and claiming tasks, initiates followup action, and updates records as required when responses are received. Communicates with vendors and publishers when discrepancies arise. Returns unwanted materials or incorrect materials. Processes library materials by applying barcodes, spine labels, dust jacket covers, and other tasks as needed to prepare items for use.

20% Record and Collection Maintenance

Updates bibliographic, holding, and item records to accurately reflect library holdings. Participates in shelf reading and retrospective cataloging projects.

5% Electronic Resource Maintenance

Adds, tests, and updates access information about online databases and electronic journals in the library's catalog in support of the Library's Digital First initiatives.

5% Administrative

Participates in Technical Services section meetings and activities. Keeps statistics and reports on cataloging, receiving, and processing activities. Assists in training new employees in the Technical Services section.

5% Marginal Functions

Participates in State Library study groups and serves on StateLibrary committees, especially the committees implementing the Library’s strategic plan. Assists the Supervising Librarian II with

identifying new programs, services, and workflows to support the Library’s Digital First initiatives. Keeps the procedure manual up-todate with current and revised procedures. Gives recommendations to Supervising Librarian II on improved methods of records control. 

Sacramento - California State Library - Librarian, Digital Publications (GPS)

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=330280

Salary

$5,260.00 - $6,586.00 per Month

Close Date

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2022

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Principal Librarian and under the lead of the Senior Librarian for GPS (Digital Publications), the incumbent serves in a technical services, outreach, and instruction role for the variety of programs and services offered by the digital publications team and the Government Publications Section of the California State Library. This position also provides reference and research services to library patrons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

35% Technical Services: 

Performs original cataloging, copy cataloging, and metadata creation tasks. Assigns accurate subject headings and authority records following professional practices and industry standards for the development of metadata and bibliographic information. Schedules website crawls and creates, assigns, and enriches descriptive metadata for webpages and social media accounts captured by the Government Publications Section to improve searchability and improve discovery of these resources. Assists the Senior Librarian with resolving complex issues with cataloging and metadata creation.

35% Outreach and Instruction:

Provides virtual and in-person instruction for other state agencies and the general public, teaching classes on searching and navigating the California State Library’s collections of digital government documents. Creates written and video tutorials for searching and navigating relevant sources for digital government

publications. Develops social media posts, writes newsletter articles and participates in outreach and marketing campaigns as a representative of the digital publications team.

20% Reference: 

Provides reference services to state employees, members of the public, and to other libraries. This service involves in-person, telephone, e-mail, and other online transactions.

5% Digitization: 

Assists with technical aspects of the California state and local depository collections and programs.

5% Committees and Special Projects: 

Participates in State Library study groups and serves on State Library committees. Provides research and

reports as requested by the librarian supervisor, the Chief of State Library Services, Assistant Chief, and the State Librarian. 

Sacramento - California State Library - Librarian, Patent and Trademark Resource Center (GPS)

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=330278

Salary

$5,260.00 - $6,586.00 per Month

Close Date

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2022

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Job Description: Under the supervision of a Principal Librarian and under the lead of the Senior Librarian for Federal Documents, the incumbent serves as the lead staff member for the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), plans and participates in outreach activities for the PTRC and Government Publications Section (GPS), performs support activities for the State Library's Federal depository operations, assists with Federal regional depository activities, and provides reference service to State Library patrons. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

35% PTRC Program Management and Outreach:

Serves as the lead staff member managing the day-to-day activities of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Communicates with USPTO staff, attends PTRC meetings, attends and conducts training for staff and the public, and assists members of the public with their PTRC-related inquiries and research. Additionally, this position is responsible for planning and conducting outreach activities to promote and grow the PTRC program and Government Publications as a whole.

35% FDLP Support, Cataloguing, and Collection Management:

Conducts support activities for the Federal Depository Library program, including but not limited to cataloging, quality control checks on Federal bibliographic records, offer and disposal list processing, technical troubleshooting, and helping to rectify Superintendent of Documents (SuDoc) classification conflicts. Catalogs library materials from other sections of the State Library as needed.

20% Reference: 

Provides reference services to state employees, members of the public, and other libraries. This service involves inperson, telephone, e-mail, and other online transactions.

5% Digitization: 

Assists with technical aspects of the California state and local depository collections and programs.

5% Committees and Special Projects: 

Participates in State Library study groups and serves on State Library committees. Provides research and reports as requested by the librarian supervisor, the Chief of State Library Services, Assistant Chief, and the State Librarian. 

Oroville - Butte College - Library Technician Senior (2 positions)

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/buttecc/jobs/3744024-0/library-technician-senior-2-positions

Salary

$4,447.35 - $5,420.37 Monthly

Close Date

11/7/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Butte College Library is recruiting two Library Technician Senior positions.

The Library Technician Seniors are responsible for the technical, service, and support areas of the Library. Working closely with Butte College Librarians, responsibilities split between the two positions include ordering, cataloging, and processing of all library materials using the Library Services Platform. These positions manage all ordering for the library, including subscriptions, supplies and individual staff requests, working with outside vendors, preparing invoices for payments, and receiving shipments. Other duties include gathering and reporting statistics related to library usage; assisting faculty, staff, and students in the use of our LSP; providing back-up to Circulation; assisting in technical support of computer hardware and software; processing incoming and outgoing interlibrary loans via OCLC WorldShare, overseeing databases, interlibrary loan and periodicals/newspapers, and serving on District Committees when needed.

These are senior level positions working under limited direct supervision. Candidates should have excellent organization skills and a thorough working knowledge of cataloging, Library Service Platforms, and Library workflow.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

(The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. The essential duties of the class are indicated with an asterisk *.)

*1. Evaluates, identifies, implements and organizes library information sources using specialized library management software and related resources to include daily area oversight of the library’s computerized integrated library management system.

*2. Organizes area work methods and procedures for library management system, including but not limited to, establishing and maintaining system use procedures, identifying system errors or problems, providing basic technical troubleshooting of system and/or referring the problem to the appropriate area(s) for assistance.

*3. Utilizes and maintains Library Services section of the District’s help desk software and database to report and monitor library’s technical work requests to repair, install, service and/or configure network user hardware of software needs.

*4. Receives vendor quotes or bides; places orders and/or requests for library materials, i.e., books, journals and supplies through written purchase orders or the vendor’s online order interface; uses the vendor’s online order management interface to monitor status of orders; contacts vendors regarding reports or problem statuses, receives and verifies vendor’s shipments; prepares invoices for payment.

*5. Maintains bibliographic database, cataloging newly accessioned materials using computer software applications and other specialized databases, including the OCLC National database of Machine Readable Catalog library records and Internet resources.

*6. Verifies bibliographic information and adapts records to meet local and District professional standards; assigns Library of Congress call numbers to materials as necessary.

*7. Performs cataloging of newly acquired library materials and maintains database of materials for inventory control purposes.

*8. Assists in recommending and developing new policies and procedures that improve assigned area’s overall efficiency and quality of service.

*9. Assists in the development of the library budget and grant proposals; prepares budget reports and projections as requested and assists the administrator in other related budgetary matters.

*10. Utilizes the library automation system’s report management capabilities to develop area reports and statistics; compiles and prepares for presentation library resources and database usage statistics; assists the administrator with the preparation of various annual and/or mandatory State or national reports, such as IPEDS, accreditation, etc.

*11. Performs special technical level assignments and projects at the direction of the administrator, to include special library programs, funding issues, material research, technical processing services, and training of Library Technician and student employees in specialized tasks assigned.

*12. Performs journey-level library technician work as assigned, including circulation and reference duties, oversees the shelving and processing of materials, responds to library specific questions and needs of faculty, staff and students.

*13. Assists patrons and library staff in using integrated library management system and related informational resources and equipment, including but not limited to, providing general orientation to new users, specialized groups or classes.

14. Provides administrative support of the Director as requested.

15. May serve on a variety of District committees as requested.

16. May perform other duties as assigned.

Camarillo - CSU Channel Islands - Outreach and Engagement Librarian

https://jobs.csuci.edu/en-us/job/519744/outreach-and-engagement-librarian

Salary 

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

Close Date

Open until filled

About the Position:

The Outreach & Engagement Librarian works with the CSU Channel Islands campus to strategically plan and coordinate the Library’s efforts in designing and implementing effective and innovative library programming to engage the campus community in a collaborative and equitable fashion. The Outreach & Engagement Librarian works closely with librarians, staff, faculty, and university partners to lead and develop Library initiatives that support student success, equity, recruitment, and retention for all students, including historically underrepresented student populations.

At the heart of this position is a chance to harness evidence from a growing body of retention and library research that suggests that academic libraries have a positive impact on student outcomes. Reporting to the Head of Instruction, Engagement, & Assessment, this position supports student-centered learning, focusing on coordinating the Library’s efforts to build library research skills and engage students with the tools of scholarship. The Outreach & Engagement Librarian builds relationships internally with Library faculty and staff, as well as with both academic and non-academic units across campus to raise awareness about the various ways that the library can serve as an essential partner in facilitating the success of our diverse body of undergraduate students.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

Master of Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years’ full-time professional experience in an academic library setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic vision and leadership in the area of coordinating outreach efforts, and leading the library in intentional design of programming and partnerships with a focus on proactive inclusivity and equity.
• Experience with needs assessment and program development, and the ability to provide leadership in project management.
• Evidence of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work successfully in a complex, dynamic, and diverse environment with competing demands.
• Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse campus population.’
• Evidence of effective cross-cultural interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. multicultural competencies), applied to relationships, and service to campus and local communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a student-centered outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead effectively in a team environment.
• Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing intentional programming and creating collaborative partnerships to support student learning, success, and equity.
• Evidence of cultivating relationships with faculty, students, staff, and community members to encourage collaborative partnerships.
• Experience teaching library instruction to a diverse student body.
• Experience providing reference and research services to a diverse population.
• Dedication to research and scholarship in the field of library and information sciences.
• Responsibilities:
• Provides vision and leadership in mapping and coordinating Library outreach efforts
• Works with the unit head to draft and maintain a strategic plan for Library outreach efforts, including determining specific goals and iterative assessment for those efforts;
• Collaboratively leads the Library program in the intentional design of coordinated Library programming;
• Cultivates relationships with Library colleagues, faculty, students, staff, and community members to encourage collaborative partnerships that promote inclusivity, learning, diversity and equity in library programming
• In communication with unit head, leads needs assessments, assessment of outreach initiatives, and participates in assessment of university-wide initiatives
• Collaborates with library units and leads efforts to publicize and market library services, programs, and resources, including managing the Library’s social media outlets
• Coordinates the Library's presence at campus outreach events, including campus orientations and new student events
• Designs exhibits, public programming, social networking, and other innovative techniques to engage a diverse student community
• Works with colleagues and students to foster creative and intellectual collaboration with the academic and co-curricular life of the University to generate engagement with the library’s collections, staff, and services
• Develops programming to promote student and faculty scholarship and use of the Library’s resources
• Collaborates with other university units in support of student success, diversity, recruitment, and retention initiatives
• Works with campus, local and regional off-campus partners to create collaborative relationships that contribute to recruitment and student learning
• Works directly with faculty in the development of the collections, Information literacy classes, and research guides in assigned subject areas.
• Provide public service, including reference shifts, research consultations, and outreach to the campus community per assigned areas, and the creation and development of digital content.
• Engage in professional and scholarly activities and service to the University (e.g. university-wide committees, etc.), the Library, and the profession.
• Pursues scholarship as expected of a tenure-track position