Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Davis - County of Yolo - Librarian I/II Early Learning Coordinator

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/2559312/librarian-i-ii-early-learning-coordinator?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

Closing Date
10/4/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary
Librarian I: $46,490 - $56,509 Annually

Librarian II: $57,293 - $69,640 Annually

Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time Librarian position at the Yolo County Library. The candidate selected for this position will be assigned to Youth Services at the Mary L. Stephens – Davis Branch Library and will work with a team of professionals, paraprofessionals, and community members to deliver quality services to children ages 0 to 8 in the City of Davis,  and the West Yolo region. The position will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating system-wide, local and County-wide programs and outreach services to families and youth of all ages, with a focus on early childhood literacy for children 0-5 years old.

Services include managing a wide range of diverse family programming, play area, afterschool enrichment activities, building partnerships with other youth-serving agencies and supporting grant-funded services through First 5 Yolo, family resource centers and other community-based organizations. Yolo County Library follows a youth development model of service and a collaborative culture of inclusion and community engagement. Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired.

Applicants that are currently in the last semester of their Master of Library Science or Library Information Services degree program are welcome to apply.  However, any offer of employment will be contingent upon proof of completion of the degree program. 

In addition to the qualifications listed in the online application, the ideal candidate will be community-oriented, enthusiastic about promoting the library to a broader audience, able to engage new technologies, adept at managing grants, capable of being the person in charge of a branch and genuinely enjoy serving a diverse population base. Fluency in languages other than English is highly desirable. All Library staff in this class are expected to provide direct service at any branch. Incumbents in this position are required to work regular evening and weekend hours.

Davis - UC Davis Library - Acquisitions Ordering and Processing Lead

www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=83416  

Closing Date
09-25-2019

Salary
$21.07 - $27.33/HR

Work Schedule 
100% FTE, Fixed, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Library Supervisor 2, responsible for purchasing more complex library materials in all formats, requiring advanced bibliographic skills and decision-making ability. Establishes and maintains vendor records for serials orders in the integrated library system. Ensures that effective communication is maintained with Collection Strategies, subject librarians, other library staff and vendors. Enters invoices in an integrated library system and forwards to Library Financial Services. Works closely with the section's head, California Digital Library staff, the Acquisitions Librarian and cataloging staff to ensure the smooth integration of electronic resources, both consortia and locally licensed, into the library's collection.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience using a bibliographic database for retrieving, interpreting and editing records appropriately.
Experience performing detailed tasks with sustained concentration.
Skills to work as part of a team.
Skills to comprehend correspondence and written instruction.
Experience using interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of persons both in and outside the Library.
Skills to independently organize tasks and establish priorities to meet workload requirements and deadlines.
Computer skills to accurately edit and retrieve online records.
Skills to interact tactfully and courteously with people of diverse backgrounds.
Math skills to perform basic computations and maintain statistics of work performed.
Skills to independently exercise good judgment and make decisions within established guidelines.
Skills to learn unit workflow and adapt to changing procedures.
Skills to train, guide and review work of other staff.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills to resolve routine and non-routine problems.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of library procedures and technical services operations; serials background strongly preferred.
Skills with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of common foreign languages, especially Western European, sufficient to verify and process titles using the Roman alphabet.
Knowledge of electronic and print bibliographic tools used in English and common foreign languages.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Modesto - Modesto Junior College - Instructional Support Assistant, Library & Learning Resources

https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/postings/3984

Closing Date
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 by 11:59 pm

Salary
$3,273 to $4,184 per month

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a wide range of instructional and clerical support duties in an administrative or computerized instructional setting; conducts and delivers focused learning experiences for students in a classroom, tutoring center, computer laboratory, or similar teaching environment; operates and maintains computer hardware, software and related equipment pertaining to the assigned instructional area; performs administrative support tasks for faculty and other instructional staff; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full working clerical level class in the Instructional Support Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class perform the full range of journey level instructional and administrative support duties in classrooms, tutoring centers, computer laboratories and other general instructional settings. Duties typically emphasize administrative activities that may require substantial computer hardware/software user skills but do not typically require advanced knowledge of a specialized or technical academic area. Positions at this level may be assigned to a wide variety of academic divisions and/or work units within YCCD.
This class may be distinguished from the lower-level class of Instructional Support Aide because incumbents in that class provide the most basic instructional and/or tutoring services for students and also perform routine clerical duties in support of their assigned work area. This class may also be distinguished from the higher-level class of Instructional Support Technician because incumbents in that class provide complex technical instructional and administrative support in specialized academic/laboratory settings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Incumbents in this class work under general supervision, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with a supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.

An incumbent in this class does not directly lead or supervise other full-time employees, but may assign, direct and/or monitor the work of subordinate full time, part time, and/or student employees on a project or assignment basis.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of
Operations, procedures, goals and objectives of the subject or program being supported.
Modern office and classroom procedures and equipment, including computers and associated software applications.
If assigned to an instructional laboratory, the procedures and equipment used in that setting. 
Methods and techniques of student instruction and tutoring. 
Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. 
Principles and practices of filing and record keeping. 
Appropriate and effective communication and listening skills.

Ability to
Provide hands-on academic support to students and instructors.
Respond to a variety of requests for assistance from students and instructors.
Listen effectively and appropriately assess student academic needs.
Work with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, ages and academic abilities.
Serve as liaison among students and instructor.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience
Experience: Two years performing office administrative support duties that required familiarity with standard computer hardware and office software.

Examples of Duties
Maintains libraries and/or inventories of instructional resources and materials; maintains records of materials loaned to students for home study.
Reports student progress toward the accomplishment of learning objectives.
Organizes and presents workshops related to the development of study skills, interpersonal skills, life skills, academic improvement, and other subjects relevant to learning.
Performs a wide range of clerical and office support duties that typically require typing, proofreading, filing, checking and recording information.
Posts information to a computerized and/or manual management information storage and retrieval systems; retrieves and compiles information and prepares complex clerical forms, reports and summaries.
Maintains the classroom/learning environment in a clean and efficient manner; organizes materials; monitors the safety and security of equipment; opens/closes facilities.
Prepares a variety of materials for duplication and printing.
Sorts and files documents and materials according to pre-determined classification systems.
Operates a variety of machines and equipment including computers and/or specialized equipment pertaining to the assigned academic area; performs routine hardware and software installations, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Orders and receives supplies; maintains office inventories.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Lodi - Henderson Middle School - Library Media Assistant I

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1220281

Application Deadline
09/12/2019 4:30 pm Pacific

Salary
$16.19- $19.66 per hour

Availability to work:
Mondays 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Requirements / Qualifications
BASIC FUNCTIONS: Perform a variety of functions in support of an elementary or middle school library or resources center involved with the selection, acquisition, circulation, maintenance and distribution of books and instructional materials; assist students and teachers using library/media resources. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF: Library practices, procedures and terminology. Basic Dewey Decimal system and card/computer cataloging system. Basic operation of a computer terminal and data entry and retrieval techniques. Library reference materials and sources. Filing, indexing and inventory procedures. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communications skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ABILITY TO: Learn, explain, and apply school and District rules and policies applicable to the library. Check books and materials in and out at the circulation desk. Shelve library materials. Assist students and staff in the selection of library materials. Process a variety of library materials. Perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating and typing. Maintain library in a neat and orderly condition. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Work independently with little direction. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Maintain records and prepare reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible clerical or instructional experience working with children in an organized setting, including some experience in a library or media center environment.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS The following MUST BE ATTACHED to the application:
High School Diploma OR Equivalent AND Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic Skills Assessment Test)
OR
Associate's Degree or Bachelors's Degree or Higher Education Degree

The Proficiency Exam (Basic Skills Assessment Test) is administered by Lodi Unified School District. Interested candidates need to RSVP by calling (209) 331-7107. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / CERTIFICATES If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

Davis - Davis Joint Unified School District - Library Technician I

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1224928

Closing Date 
09/04/2019 4:00 pm

Work Schedule and Location
.625 FTE, Harper Junior High School, 10 months, 25 hours/week

Salary
$15.46-$19.74/hour

Summary
Performs a variety of clerical and technical library duties in a school library.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Requires the ability to orient groups of students and individuals to the library and to operate a library at times without immediate supervision. Supports a Library Media Teacher at a school site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists Library Media Teacher in the operation of a school library including but not limited to circulation, reference, periodicals, research, media, electronic media, and audiovisual equipment.
Assists students and staff with use of the library including finding materials and using resource guides.
Assists with the use of computers and programs including library automation system and the Dewey Decimal System.
Processes new materials (books, media, textbooks or periodicals), enters data into system, prepares for and enters into circulation (shelves), and distributes textbooks to staff and students.
May assist with and oversee various reading programs and classes designed to stimulate student interest, ability and motivation in reading including book talks or reading clubs.
May assist in organizing and conducting periodic book fairs.
Circulates, stores, inventories, maintains, and performs minor repair for a variety of equipment in support of library services. Mends and repairs book and non-book materials. Disposes of damaged or outdated materials according to established procedures.
Conducts annual physical inventory of all library materials.
Assists in organizing and decorating library. Assists with designing and constructing library displays, bulletin boards, posters and signs. Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
Coordinates volunteers and student assistants.
Oversees library facility in absence of the Library Media Teacher.
Assists with preparation of purchase orders for books, magazines, periodicals, or software for library use as directed by Library Media Teacher. May assist with maintaining accurate financial and budget records as directed by Library Media Teacher.
Uses library automation to generate overdue notices, send bills, collect payments, and reconcile losses.
Installs, troubleshoots, and upgrades library software. Installs and transfers files on library computers. Sets up library computer equipment.
Assists with scheduling library use.
Performs routine clerical and record keeping duties.
Communicates with students, staff, parents and the public using tact, diplomacy and courtesy in sometimes confrontational or stressful situations.
Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Requires the ability to comprehend and follow district safety plans, procedures, and policies and all other district standards and procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications
Two years post-secondary education and one year of experience in a library or instructional setting.

Transcripts or diploma from institute of higher education, unofficial copies are acceptable, Letter of Introduction, Letter(s) of Recommendation and Resume required.

Copy of Transcript
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Resume

Alameda - Alameda County Library - Library Technician

https://jobapscloud.com/Alameda/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=4120&R3=01

Closing Date
9/23/2019 5:00:00 PM

SALARY
$29.44 - $34.97/hour; $57,408.00 - $68,191.50/year

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent Full-Time Employment
Permanent Part-Time Employment

THE POSITION
Under general supervision, a Library Technician performs paraprofessional and technical customer service for the County Library in direct support of library services;  and performs related work as required.

CURRENT VACANCIES
The Alameda County Library has full-time and part-time vacancies currently available throughout the organization. Positions will require evening and weekend work. Depending on scheduling needs, work location may occasionally vary.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE  
The ideal candidate is willing to work at any location throughout the Alameda County Library. This includes, but is not limited to the Albany, Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Fremont Neighborhood, Newark, San Lorenzo, and Union City locations. Since the Alameda County Library provides services 7 days a week, the ideal candidate is willing to work a schedule which may include Saturday and Sunday hours.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidates will have demonstrated a successful track record in the following:
Delivering high-quality, patron-focused, front line customer service.
Effective problem solving, troubleshooting, planning and organizing work, independently and collaboratively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills including proficiency in interpersonal communication and the ability to professionally deliver information to customers and colleagues.
Working collectively in a diverse team environment.
Updated on current technology trends as they are applied to library service and advanced internet searching.
Adapting to new processes and learning new skills appropriate to library services.
Performing clerical tasks using appropriate organizational library systems and/or computer-based tools and software.
Knowledge of popular literature in written and digital formats, major authors in various genres (both fiction and nonfiction), integrated library software and library operations (cash handling, public service & policy and procedures).
Strong technical skills, including the ability to navigate eBook and database searching, online public access catalogs and Windows-based software.

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Roseville - City of Roseville - Library Technician

https://www.calopps.org/roseville/job-19908334

Close Date
9/9/2019 at 5pm

Salary
$3,820.20-$5,375.43 Monthly

Job Type
Full-Time

THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Library Technician to work at a branch library. The normal
work schedule will vary between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

DEFINITION
To perform a variety of technical library duties related to circulation services, technical services and virtual library services; to provide front-counter
and reference customer service for general inquiries; and to perform support duties involving organizing, purchasing, distributing, and accounting
for a wide range of library materials.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned management or supervisory staff.
Exercise direct supervision over clerical library staff and part-time library personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for the performance library support operations; implement policies and procedures.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in circulation, technical and virtual library services activities.
Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Develop work schedules on a recurring basis to provide adequate coverage for circulation, information services and/or technical services.
functions; train personnel in related processing and operations duties.
Order a variety of library materials and supplies; receive, process and distribute materials; verify and process invoices for payment; and monitor open purchase orders.
Ensure proper classification and processing of new collection materials; oversee quality control and maintenance of library materials, including discard; provide technical assistance in troubleshooting problems with electronic devices such as printers, disc cleaning equipment, reader/scanners.
Provide adequate shelving space for materials; monitor shelving and display areas for appearance, ease of use and accuracy of placement.