Director of Web Services - USC Libraries

USC Libraries' Information Technology unit is seeking an experienced, service-oriented Director of Web Services. The Director of Web Services is an integral part of the Libraries IT team. The individual will lead planning, management, development, and implementation of USC Libraries' web presence, ensuring that services provided meet users' research needs and expectations, enhance the user experience, and support the USC Libraries' strategic plan.

University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City. As an employee, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

USC Libraries house, in the Doheny Memorial Library and 14 specialized libraries, collections of over 4MM volumes, more than 5.8MM microforms, 3.1MM images, and nearly 48,500 linear feet of manuscripts and archives. USC Libraries provides access to over 98,700 serials in print and electronic formats and nearly 330,000 e-books. USC's Digital Library ranks among the top 10% of academic repositories with 350,000 digital objects, 16 TB of data, and an annual growth rate of 6%. The Web Director will be responsible for providing end-users with access to our vast collection.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise all assigned subordinate staff, usually through other supervisors. Recruit, screen, hire and train staff. Assess need for technical/professional growth and recommend development opportunities. Evaluate employee performance, provide guidance and feedback. Counsel/discipline as needed.
• Set departmental goals/objectives and communicate to staff. Assess or define priorities to achieve performance objectives.
• Manage Web development project teams within budget and project schedule.
• Provide leadership, direction, and technical expertise to design, develop, maintain, and evaluate libraries' web/mobile presence for services, content, & interfaces.
• Define and refine processes and procedures for Web site maintenance.
• Serve as the library representative on university Web Council and task forces.
• Advise management regarding information systems requirements. Facilitate planning and direct the design, installation, modification and operations of department information systems.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for purchases of hardware, software and technical services to assure adherence to specifications. Analyze project(s) feasibility.
• Prepare long and short range plans for web applications selection, systems development, systems maintenance, production activities and support resources, coordinating area efforts with university-wide efforts.
• Develop project specifications. Plan and coordinate project schedules & activities. Direct coding, testing, installation, debugging and documentation of systems developments and/or enhancements.
• Plan/implement necessary controls and procedures to protect systems and data from modification, disclosure or destruction.
• Ensure web-related information systems products meet standards and user requirements.
• Test web-related software and hardware and monitors and resolves problems.
• Oversee development and maintenance of web systems, programming and operations documentation.
• Development of training materials and programs for department staff/users.
• Stay informed of new developments in field and technology changes. Make recommendations to management regarding web/web technology changes.
• Develop/implement security related procedures. Coordinate security activities with University Public Safety Department. Promote and maintain standards for security. Ensure dissemination of security related information to staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly relevant experience administering comparable information systems to be able to provide technical direction to systems development and support staff. Supervisory and budget experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: 7 years
Preferred Field of Expertise: Management experience in a comparably configured systems environment.

For more information and to apply, go to http://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62976

Library/Media Technical Assistant - Cosumnes River College - Sacramento

Los Rios Community College District is hiring again!

https://jobs.losrios.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1328544786218

Incumbent has technical competencies in at least one functional unit (acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, serials or media) and understands how the unit fits into the entire library/media center operation. Incumbents work under the general supervision of the assigned manager/supervisor and the direction of the lead library/media technical assistant.

Cataloging/Metadata Librarian - California State University Fullerton Pollak

Faculty, Part-time

California State University Fullerton Pollak Library is seeking an energetic, collaborative and service-centered cataloging and metadata librarian who is innovative, technologically adept and has experience working with cataloging and metadata standards and tools.

Position

Reporting to the Head of the Collections and Processing (CPS) Unit, the Cataloging/Metadata Librarian works in close collaboration with personnel from appropriate Library units to coordinate cataloging and metadata work performed by staff or librarians in the CPS Unit for all types of formats.

In this part-time, 30-hours per week position, the successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating current procedures, developing policies, and assessing emerging standards and best practices in light of the evolving needs of the campus community.

Responsibilities

* Serve as Coordinator of the Cataloging Section.

* Create and maintain original cataloging records.

* Resolve complex copy cataloging and post-cataloging problems

* Coordinate current cataloging policies in accordance with

developing national standards and shifting local needs, including chairing the Cataloging Policy Team and writing Cataloging Policy Documents for the section.

* Create and advise on the maintenance of authority records as needed.

* Coordinate with vendors to acquire catalog records meeting appropriate standards.

* Participate in CPS Unit leadership team, setting goals and defining strategies for making resources discoverable by the Cal State Fullerton community.

Qualifications

Required:

* Master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA- accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.

* At least three years of experience cataloging library materials.

* Knowledge of national standards, such as AACR2 (revised), USMARC, LCSH, LC Classification, MARCIVE, CONSER and RDA.

* In depth experience with the cataloging module and OPAC from Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) library system or similar ILS cataloging and OPAC modules.

* Ability to coordinate with vendors to acquire cataloging records meeting appropriate standards.

* Familiarity with workflow and metrics assessment.

* Strong leadership skills and the ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.

* Well-developed analytical, organizational and communications skills (oral, written, and interpersonal).

* Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and on projects within other units of the library.

Preferred

* Experience with RDA formatted records and the developing RDA standard.

* Experience working with PromptCat or similar provider of outsourced cataloging and processing.

* Familiarity with load tables, XML and other methods for downloading and transferring data.

Rank & Salary

The position will be at the rank of Assistant Librarian, part-time (30 hours per week). Annual salary range will be from $37,500 to $41,250, commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Excellent comprehensive benefits are available and include health/vision/dental plans, optional 10/12 month work year; defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities; as well as access to campus child-care and new affordable housing program. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf Part-time faculty are reviewed annually to assess performance in the librarian position.

Appointment Date

March 15, 2012

Application Deadline

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by February 24, 2012. Applications will continue to be accepted until recommendations for appointments are made.

Application Procedure

Applications will be accepted via e-mail at libadmin@fullerton.edu

and rpollard@fullerton.edu. Please include in your email application 1) a letter of application to Richard C. Pollard, University Librarian, 2) your resume, and 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

UC Davis Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian

For the complete job description for the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian, and application procedures, please visit http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/ul/about/jobs/.

Candidates applying by February 24, 2012 will receive first consideration.

The position will remain open until filled.

The University of California, Davis Library seeks an energetic, proactive, innovative, collaborative, and user-oriented, public services librarian to work closely with faculty and students in a highly interdisciplinary scientific research community. The Library is embarking on an e-research program of services that build upon a dynamic new clustering of the sciences libraries into two administrative units: 1) Agricultural, Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering, 2) Health and Life Sciences.

Responsibilities: The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Librarian delivers client-focused, innovative services that support the information needs of faculty, staff, and students in a strongly interdisciplinary science-intensive academic research campus. Working collaboratively with University of California librarians, UC Davis faculty, staff, and students, curate collections and contribute to the high quality service, instruction, and outreach efforts of the UC Davis University Library staffs.

Responsibility for outreach and collection management for assigned science disciplines is dependent on the expertise and experience of the successful candidate. The incumbent cultivates and sustains effective working relationships with faculty and graduate students; develops and maintains an understanding of relevant research and teaching programs within the sections and departments in assigned areas; is conversant with current trends in e-science/e-research, open access initiatives, academic scholarly communication, and data management/curation; collaboratively develops and implements innovative initiatives in science reference practices using relevant technologies; designs and delivers appropriate instructional sessions, including curriculum-based education programs, in assigned areas; collaboratively participates in electronic delivery of services to UC researchers, and contributes to the campus and UC-wide libraries initiatives that best serve the information needs of UC faculty, staff, and students.

Required Qualifications:

* Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent.

* Evidence of active interest in the sciences.

* Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and organizational skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and to contribute positively to a team environment within a rapidly changing, complex, and multicultural environment.

* Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in adapting to change.

* Excellent computer and web skills, especially in a networked environment.

Desired Qualifications:

* At least one or more years of relevant library experience.

* A degree or course work in plant sciences, agricultural sciences, or environmental sciences.

* Experience in providing reference/public services in an agricultural or environmental sciences academic research environment.

* Demonstrated outreach experience in developing working partnerships with clientele and communities.

* Demonstrated understanding of the information needs of scientists and the application of information technologies to serving those populations.

* Strong commitment to quality public service.

* Experience with the development and delivery of discipline-specific instructional sessions using appropriate technologies.

* Effective project management skills.

* Experience with bibliographic management software.

* Ability to perform work requiring attention to detail.

* Strong bibliographic verification skills.

El Camino College - Library Media Tech III - Torrance

You can find the link to the position and application at http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/hr/.

I've posted a copy of the advertisement at https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1evIDt9dcslYWM3MmI2OTctMjgyNi00MDI4LTgzMzAtYTMxNzEzZmRlYTY5.

Yellowstone Research Library Internships

These aren't in California but this sounds so cool that I wanted to share them.

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Yellowstone Research Library internships (2 positions). *** We’ve just been notified that the federal government is revising its policy and procedures for hiring students. While we are still searching for interns for the summer, the announcement and application procedures previously posted have been suspended and new announcements will be issued

shortly on USAJobs (www.usajobs.gov). Applications submitted directly to

the park can no longer be considered; all applications must be through USAJobs.

The hiring authority under which we have hired interns in the past is the Student Temporary Employee Program (STEP). Effective April 1, 2012, all new STEP and SCEP appointments will require open competition and veterans preference will apply to all selections.

The good news is that the new internship positions are not limited to students, so recent graduates or those graduating in the spring are now eligible for consideration. Since the Final Rule for the new Pathways Program has not yet been issued, we are posting our internship positions as standard seasonal (temporary) positions. Those who have already submitted applications will be notified individually and will need to reapply via the USAJobs website. Those still considering an application are also encouraged to apply.

We are hurrying as quickly as we can to get the new positions posted and advertised. As soon as they appear on USAJobs, we will post an announcement to this listserv. Because of the delay caused by this change, the positions will have a very short (1 week) deadline to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit USAJobs ahead of time to become familiar with the system, open an account, and begin to upload or create a resume and other supplemental documents (you can do this before applying to any specific job openings). Tips for ensuring success using the USAJobs program can be found at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page.

Resource Management Librarian - Collection Development - Stanford University

http://apptrkr.com/231321

Lane Medical Library & Knowledge Management Center (http://lane.stanford.edu/index.html) at Stanford University Medical Center enables biomedical discovery by connecting people with knowledge. Through innovative means, we create, acquire, deliver and integrate information to support excellence in research, education and patient care.

Lane Medical Library seeks qualified applicants to fill the position of Resource Management Librarian – Collection Development. Reporting to the Director for Resource Management, the focus of this position is to participate in and facilitate Lane’s collaborative effort to provide optimal access to the most appropriate resources when and where needed. This involves the many aspects of evaluation, selection, and activation of digital resources, management of their deployment for discovery and access, and ensuring ongoing availability and problem resolution. It includes the use of innovative technologies and procedures for effective management and to lessen or eliminate barriers to access, while considering fiscal, technical, and policy constraints.