Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Sacramento - Sacramento City Unified School District - Multiple Library Media Technical Assistant Positions

SCUSD has multiple positions posted.

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Davis - UC Davis - Library Assistant II


Reference: 050559
Final Filing Date: 09/25/2017
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Department Description
The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) is a large complex teaching, research and clinical department. The mission of the Department is to improve the health of people using approaches based in epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, and behavioral science through research, educational programs, clinical programs, public service, and policy development.
Position Information
Salary Range                         : $18.97 to $26.86
Salary Frequency                  : Hourly
No. of Positions                     : 1
Appointment Type                 : Career
Percentage of Time              : 50%
Shift Hour                                : 08 Hours
Location                                  : The Grove
City                                           : Davis
Union Representation         : Yes
Benefits Eligible                    : Yes
We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
--Experience in abstracting and indexing, database/distribution list management, public/customer service, circulation, organizing/maintaining accounts, records and/or files.
--Competency and ability to use a personal computer and various computer software (HTML, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop) and web-based information/database systems, Microsoft Office, social media tools.
--Consistent attention to detail.
--Excellent written and verbal telephone communication skills to communicate with resource center patrons throughout California.
--Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changing needs.
--Ability to show initiative and work independently.
--Experience compiling data for reports and spreadsheets.
--Experience writing/creating e-publications or marketing materials.
--Experience and ability to research information and prepare reports.
--Experience working with Tobacco Control preferred.
--Experience providing assistance in a virtual/remote setting preferred.
--May be required to travel locally to offsite meetings/events
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
- THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, DRUG SCREEN, LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING, MEDICAL EVALUATION CLEARANCE, AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT
Responsibilities
The Rover Resource Center, funded through a PHS contract with the California Department of Public Health, Tobacco Control Program, is based in the Department of Public Health Sciences.  Supervised by the Community Health Program Manager-Supervisor, the Library Assistant II is responsible for providing a range of services and resources to meet the information needs of the various users. Specific duties include but are not limited to: creating bibliographic records/abstracts and maintaining/updating website content; providing dissemination services; maintaining distribution and contacts lists; collection maintenance; assisting with creating and/or distributing current awareness and marketing resources; assisting with providing reference and research services; and updating databases of resources and policy-related materials. Contact with resource center users is primarily through e-mail and telephone. This 50% time, career position is a grant-funded position with an end date of February 28, 2019 for funding purposes only. The grant will likely be refunded.


Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Hayward - Library & Community Services Department - Librarian I - Part Time

Librarian I (part-time)

Salary $30.73 - $37.32 Hourly

Location Hayward, CA

Job Type Part-Time

Department Library & Community Services Department

Job Number 2017-00030

DESCRIPTION
The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of part-time Librarian I. This position performs a variety of professional and para-professional duties in support of a modern urban library and community learning center; develops, implements and evaluates educational and library programs tailored to the changing needs of a diverse local community; and provides responsive customer service to a diverse population of library and learning center users.

Essential Duties

  • Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Develops, implements and evaluates impactful library and educational services/programs that are responsive to the changing and varied needs of the local community, including service developed for children, teens, adults, seniors, the disabled and non-English speakers.
  • Monitors and evaluates library and educational services programs for effectiveness and efficiency through the use of data and measurable outcomes; recommends and implements program changes in response to the changing needs of the program participants.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of library program standards and evaluation methods that will ensure that library and educational services are reaching the intended population and meeting goals and objectives.
  • Seeks and secures external funding to support program activities; participates with other library team members in resource development activities to create sustainable program operations and growth.
  • Responds to customer inquiries for library information, resources and services; conducts customized reference interviews with customers to identify their specific and unique library and educational needs; follows-through with customers to ensure the proper level of service was provided.
  • Locates and verifies alternate sources of information or resources from other libraries, agencies or on-line sources, as needed.
  • Assists and instructs customers in the use of the library's catalog, website and databases to locate materials and resources.
  • May evaluate, select and order books and media items for one or more subject areas of the library collection; evaluate library books and media items for withdrawal from the library collection.
  • May perform cataloging and classification activities as needed.
  • Enforces library customer conduct policies to ensure a safe and welcoming public environment for all library visitors.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
  • Current best practices, procedures and techniques used in creating, delivering, and evaluating effective public library and community learning center services in an urban environment.
  • Current technologies, resources, and other tools needed to plan and deliver effective library and community learning center services to various demographic groups.
  • Modern library operational systems, including Integrated Library Systems, automated cataloging and processing systems, electronic resources and databases, reciprocal borrowing systems, materials movement systems, materials selection systems and processes, and modern electronic recordkeeping systems.
  • Children's and teen literature including knowledge of the various genres, sub-genres and subject areas of children's and teen literature; knowledge of specific authors, titles and trends.
  • Adult literature including knowledge of the various genres, sub-genres and subject areas of adult literature; knowledge of specific authors, titles and trends.
Ability to:
  • Provide excellent customer service to a diverse community of urban public library and community learning center users.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects and service demands efficiently and effectively.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse customer population; deliver clear and concise written and verbal communications that are relevant to the intended audience.
  • Identify and adapt to changing community needs and service delivery models in an urban public library/learning centers.
  • Analyze data to accurately assess changing customer needs, adjust program strategies to ensure effective program delivery and accurately measure success.
  • Participate in resource development activities to support library services and projects, which includes writing effective grant proposals independently and as a team member.
  • Coordinate and collaborate effectively with others to identify and achieve shared goals.
  • Use modern office technology and equipment.
  • Work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Any combination equivalent to the experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
  • Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional public library experience.
  • Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library Science. A Master's degree in Library Science is desirable.
Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office environment; travel to various locations and participate in meetings to conduct City business during day and evening hours; grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball, use standard office equipment; sit for prolonged periods of time; stand, walk, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat and stoop in the performance of daily office activities; converse by telephone, in person, and to small or large groups and be clearly understood; read and comprehend technical and complex documents; interact with the public and all different levels of City staff in a professional manner; and safely lift, carry and maneuver office supplies and equipment, documents, or boxes of work related materials, weighing up to 35 pounds. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Sonora - Library - Library Director - Full Time

Library Director

Location: Sonora, CA Library

Open Until: October 4, 2017 at 11:59 PM PST

Job Status: Full-Time

Salary $74,036.52 - $90,383.40 Annual



DEFINITION
  • Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages and provides direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the County Library system; prepares and monitors assigned budgets, provides direction and supervision to managerial, professional and paraprofessional staff; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to County management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
  • Receives administrative direction from the County Administrator or designee.  The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines.  Exercises general direction and supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff through subordinate levels of supervision.


CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
  • This division head classification oversees directs and participates in all activities of the Library, including short-term and long-range planning, development, and administration.  This class provides assistance to the County Administrator or designee in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical and liaison capacities.  Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and agencies, and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department.  The Library Director is the County Librarian and is appointed by the Board of Supervisors.



Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be

Graduation from a graduate library school program accredited by the American Library Association.  Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including county government, and of the laws applicable to library service in the State of California.  Five (5) years of increasingly responsible library experience, including at least two (2) years in a management or administrative capacity.



LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:


Possession of a California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Alameda County- County Library - Librarian I - Full TIme

DATE OPENED          9/5/2017

FILING DEADLINE  10/2/2017 5:00:00 PM

SALARY $29.87 - $34.19/hour; $58,246.50 - $66,670.50/year
DESCRIPTION
  • The Alameda County Library is looking for qualified and innovative candidates to fill several Librarian I vacancies at various branches as well as in positions serving incarcerated populations through the Library’s Social Justice Services unit. While part time and full time candidates are needed in assignments focusing on service to children, teens, and adults, the largest number of vacancies are in service to children. Incumbents in these positions will develop creative age-appropriate services for children, teens, and adults respectively, as well as conduct outreach throughout the community to enhance and market library services. While the list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the immediate vacancies, this list may also be used to fill vacancies that may arise in the future in the Alameda County Library.


THE POSITION
  • Under general supervision, Librarian I’s provide professional services for library patrons or assist in the operation of a library; may be assigned to general reference, children’s services, young adult services or technical services; and do related work as required.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
  • The ideal candidate is willing to work at any location throughout the Alameda County Library.  This includes the Albany, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Newark, San Lorenzo and Union City locations.
  • In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will possess the following attributes, and have demonstrated a successful track record in:     
  • Understands social media and new technology suitable for a Library environment to maximize the organizational and individual impact.
  • Possesses excellent command of oral and written communication.
  • Driven to explore and develop evidence-based best practices.
  • Familiar with fundamentals of planning, presenting and evaluating library programs.
  • Engages with all levels of library employees and celebrates the diversity of library patrons of all backgrounds.
  • Works as a member of a team or committee to accomplish stated goals and deliver effective results.
  • Adapts quickly and easily when experiencing changes in work responsibilities, work environment, processes or cultures.
  • Assists in the setting and implementing of unit/branch goals, objectives, services, and procedures.
  • Establishes and maintains credibility with the public, partners, customers, and co-workers


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I
  • Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science awarded by a school of librarianship accredited by the American Library Association.


Or II
  • The equivalent of two years of full-time experience as a Library Assistant II in the Alameda County Library system.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of librarianship, including those for bibliographic entry, reference work and cataloging.
  • Public library programs and their relationship to community needs.
  • Books, periodicals in general use, CD-ROMS, on-line reference and bibliographic sources and reference books, and common indexing services.
  • Electronic information sources (e-mail, Internet, etc.).
  • Library business methods, procedures, and practices.

Abilities:
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Planning and organization skills.
  • Decision-making skills.
  • Oral communication skills.
  • Written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Classification and cataloging of library materials.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Flexibility.


EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

2) A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process.

3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.


CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

Friday, September 8, 2017

Yuba City - Yuba College - Library/Media Specialist PT

Library/Media Specialist - .55 FTE - 12 Month - 22 hours/wk.
Position Information
Job Title               Library/Media Specialist - .55 FTE - 12 Month - 22 hours/wk.
Location              Sutter County Center - Yuba City, CA
Job Description 
CATEGORICALLY FUNDED – POSITION CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED FUNDING AND BOARD APPROVAL
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned Dean or Director and in collaboration with the Librarian, perform a variety of technical and public services duties related to the processing, circulation, research and other activities in support of a designated College or Campus library; provide assistance to students and staff for library circulation materials or in a media services center; receive and process requests for media equipment and materials according to established procedures; receive and process requests for interlibrary loans; provide support to the District Distributive Education and media services.
Essential Duties Summary            
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Assist students and staff at media circulation desk; check in and out files, videos, records, cassettes, equipment and other materials; assist students in the proper operation of media equipment and computers as necessary. (E)
Issue library cards and provide a variety of technical information and assistance to students and staff in person, on the telephone, via email, chat, text and other modes of communication related to the location and selection of library and media materials, library policies and procedures. (E)
Select, train, schedule and provide work direction to student assistants as assigned; verify and monitor hours worked and submit to appropriate personnel. (E)
Prepare and distribute overdue notices; collect money for fines and damaged library/media materials. (E)
Receive and process print, non-print and electronic library materials for District-wide library services; classify print and non-print materials according to established procedures. (E)
Maintain a variety of statistical and financial records and reports regarding assigned area. (E)
Assure the timely acquisition and circulation of materials according to requests. (E)
Maintain library/media materials in proper locations. (E)
Process requests for equipment and materials according to approved procedures. (E)
Process and assure the accuracy of the District periodicals collection; circulate periodicals to faculty. (E)
Create, process and distribute inter-library loan materials according to established procedures; conduct searches by reference or bibliographic methods; verify and distribute materials. (E)
Catalog, recatalog and classify audio-visual equipment, electronic resources, books and other materials as assigned; prepare online materials acquisition lists. (E)
Proctor exams as directed. (E)
Assist in maintaining the inventory of library/media materials and equipment. (E)
Operate a variety of library/media equipment including computers and related database applications. (E)
Discharge obsolete or out-dated library materials according to established procedures. (E)
Maintain a variety of records and electronic files related to circulation activities and media services, including inter-library loans, user tracking, monies collected from fines and others. (E)
Create, record, edit and duplicate digital resources and instructional materials as assigned or as requested; schedule instructional programming as requested.
Provide assistance to students and staff in the use and care of equipment as assigned.
Order books and other library materials as requested according to approved procedures; receive, process and disburse shipments of materials in accordance with approved procedures.
Create and maintain connections to virtual audiences though social media accounts as directed.
Assist the Librarian and other library staff to implement mission and goals articulated in the Library program reviews.
Use an Integrated Library System to perform job tasks as assigned.
Represent the library on assigned committees; attend workshops as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Current library practices and procedures.
Reference sources and basic copyright rules.
A wide variety of library/media equipment, virtual library resources, social media and various internet applications.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques using electronic tools.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Oral and written communication skills.
Standard procedures for processing library/media materials.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of technical work related to the processing, circulation, research and other activities in support of an assigned library.
Perform responsible library/media clerical work under general supervision.
Learn and use library classification and cataloging techniques.
Operate equipment available in the Library and Media Center, including calculator, audio-visual equipment and computer terminal.
Make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Type at 45 words net per minute from clear copy.
Work independently with little direction.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Plan and supervise work.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Qualifications 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to an associate’s degree in library science and/or two years library/media experience, including experience in public service, ordering, receipt, processing and circulation of library/media materials.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications              
Physical Demands           
ENVIRONMENT:
Library and office environment.
Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Lifting light objects.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer terminals and standard office equipment.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person.
Carrying, pushing or pulling.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Range/Step         Range 25, CSEA Salary Schedule
Salary Range      $1,656.97 - $1,818.54/mo.
Benefits Information      
PART-TIME (less than .60 FTE): Part-time positions less than .60 FTE are not entitled to any District paid fringe benefits. The District does however; provide the employee prorated leaves including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. Employees less than .50 FTE contribute to an Alternative Retirement System (Apple). Employees whose, FTE is between .50 and .60 contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
BENEFITS/SALARY: Additional benefits include contributions to the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) which is integrated with Social Security, .
SALARY: Step 1: $1656.97 – $1818.54/mo – Range 25, CSEA Salary Schedule, initial placement will not be higher than Step 3 of the salary schedule.
This position is anticipated to be assigned to Sutter County Campus but may be assigned temporarily or permanently within the District.
If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, contact the Human Resources Office at (530) 741-6975.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Categorically funded positions are contingent upon funding. In accordance to Board Policy, smoking is restricted in many areas of the Yuba Community College District. Woodland Community College is a tobacco free campus.
WORK DAY, WORK WEEK, and WORK YEAR: The District has the right to establish work day, work week, work year; hours of positions within the District may vary.
INTERVIEW: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to visit Yuba Community College District at his/her own expense upon a date selected by the District. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance; all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serves the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code. All prospective employees shall be required to provide verification of TB test.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation and does not discriminate in its educational programs, in employment nor in any other of its activities.
EEO Statement  
As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.
Posting Detail Information
Internal vs. External        External
Posting Number                AS207P
Open Date          08/14/2017
Close Date          09/15/2017
Review Start Date           
Open Until Filled              Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants             
The Transfer period has closed, all applications are welcome! The closing date for this position is Friday, September 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: To apply, please visit: https://yccd.peopleadmin.com and complete an online classified application Please provide description and details for each position held. See resume or left blank will automatically disqualify your application. Please include the following required document(s): Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (attached in a Word document). A Cover letter/letter of interest, resume, un-official transcripts and letters of recommendation are optional and not required documents. For questions about Yuba Community College District’s application process, please contact Maribel Gaytan at (530) 741-6975.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Optional Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3

Additional Documents

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Sacramento - University of the Pacific - Legal Reference Librarian



Description:
Provides reference assistance, instructional and outreach services, and assists with support of instructional technology and digital repository.

Essential Functions
1. Provides reference services. Participates in the Library liaison program with faculty members. Provides library resource and legal bibliographic instruction by means of class presentations, informal workshops, small group seminars, and individualized instruction.
2. Provides instructional and outreach services.
3. Supports Head of Library Technology and Instruction Support with digital initiatives, including digital repository, and instructional technology.
4. Participates in professional activities and continuing education. Serves on library, law school, and university committees as assigned.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in library or information science from ALA-accredited school, and J.D. degree from accredited ABA law school (or J.D./LL.B. degree from Canadian law school, or other foreign law degree at J.D. level combined with a U.S. LL.M degree from an accredited ABA law school).

Preferred Qualifications
• Education and/or Experience: Strong academic credentials. Knowledge of legal research in all formats. Three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an academic law library. Experience teaching legal research or ability to develop expertise as a classroom instructor.
• Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Communication & Reasoning: High quality communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Self-starter who undertakes projects and meets deadlines. Understanding and familiarity with library related technology. Substantial experience using computer-based research tools. Service-oriented and able to work well in team environments. Collaborative management style, team player, open to creative approaches to librarianship and legal education generally.
• Computer Skills & Technical Skills: Perform accurate computations, type accurately; set priorities and schedule time effectively, handle detail work; communicate effectively with publishers and vendors; meet deadlines; handle information and materials of a confidential nature; and relate positively to faculty and staff.