San Diego - National University - Lead Librarian

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Salary

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JOB DESCRIPTION

With strategic leadership, participate in the National University (NU) initiatives and programs focusing on student success and retention. Manage the development of library support for retention and ‘first-year’ initiatives. Serve as Library liaison for the College of Letters and Sciences (COLS). Collaborate with faculty research, scholarship and program development. Facilitate library instruction, information and literacy assessment for graduate and undergraduate students both online and in-person. Contribute in the library collection development and engage with users to understand information needs and service expectations. Provide discipline-specific research consultations, as required. Corroborate on library team initiatives such as library base for new students and students at risk.

Essential Functions

Manages the development for library sustenance to students at risk and ‘first-year’ initiatives.

Develops library instruction plans to enhance understanding of high impact best practices for online instruction and information literacy pedagogy differentiated for students at risk.

Provides on-line and in-person instruction for graduate and undergraduate education programs.

Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in tutorial scripts, storyboards and other instructional development resources.

Designs course guides to supplement library instruction with a focus on signature assignments with library research.

Serves as Library Liaison for COLS. Contributes in school committees, meetings, faculty proposals and training on library plans, resources and services.

Sustains faculty research and program development in library collections to support the teaching, learning and researching needs of students and faculty.

Collaborates with library team on initiatives such as guide review, outreach, tutorials, events and workshops as necessary.

Provides reference services such as staffing the Library Help Desk and answering reference questions (Ask Us, RefDesk, phone, text and through email).

Must be able to work a varied work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Hire, train and develop up to 5 staff team members.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Systems or related field, required; and, four (4) years’ progressively responsible leadership experience in a Library, preferable within a higher education environment; to include:

Four (4) years’ experience answering reference questions on-line and in-person while collaborating with individual faculty members on information literacy outcomes and instruction; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills

Ability to participate as an active team member of the Business Unit, Department and University to work toward a common goal.

Contributes fully to the team effort and plays an integral part of solid operational group.

Actively seeks opportunities to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives.

Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.

Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs and processes.

Ability to generate and/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that generate successful outcomes.

Working knowledge, principles and practices in designing and developing information literacy-based library instruction including assessment skills and learning outcomes, as well as, library instruction pedagogy.

Excellent research, analytical, sound judgment, organizational, problem-solving with solid follow-up and follow-through.

Ability to conduct in-depth reference interviews and familiarity with print and electronic reference tools with thorough writing skills.

Working knowledge of copyright, citation styles and management systems in a networked environment.

Advanced us of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and design technologies such as Camtasia/Captivate, course management systems and related emerging technologies.

Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, academic electronic resources, Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and Internet scholarly communication.

Ability to create student-focused instructional materials and utilize web-design tools to facilitate instructional goals including evaluating the success of instruction, learning and programs.

Ability to use a variety of strategies encouraging retention while successfully challenging diverse student populations with a wide variance in learning styles and information-seeking skills and different levels of technological competencies.

Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, deadlines and frequently changing priorities.

Ability to drive towards achieving measurable and challenging goals to support organizational success.

Demonstrates the ability to focus on achieving results consistent with the organization’s objectives.

As a leader, develops goals based on the organization’s vision, mission, strategic goals and objectives.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individual of constituencies in a diverse community.

Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.

Physical Demands/Environment

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures and viewing a computer terminal. The work is performed in an office environment.

Travel 

Must be able to travel to all campus site locations.

San Francisco - Bohemian Club - Library Assistant

Applicants should submit a letter and resume to Human Resources Director Eric Arndt, at earndt@bc-owl.org.

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Salary

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Library Assistant reports to the Club Librarian/Archivist, and supports the work of the Librarian and members.

Job Duties 

Scanning historic records, including photos, scripts and other Club memorabilia; documenting the progress of digitization projects.

Verifying accurate bibliographic information for new books recommended by Club members; locating and collating published book reviews; and preparing a preliminary monthly report to be edited by the Librarian and distributed to the members of the Book Selection Subcommittee.

Assisting the Club Librarian by tracking new book orders and deliveries, and preparing books for shelving and circulation.

The Library Assistant should be proficient in general office skills (DB/Text Works, Microsoft Office, and Epson scanning equipment and software). The successful applicant will possess superior data entry and record-keeping skills; will be able to perform detailed responsibilities accurately and quickly; and should be able to demonstrate an eagerness to practice the elements of library-bibliographical work. Business attire is required.

Other Requirements

Some College or equivalent work experience

Fluent in the English language

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and prioritization

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

San Diego - National University - Library Acquisition Specialist

Close Date

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Salary
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, drive business processes to acquire library resources in all formats (print, audiovisual, and electronic) for the National University Library System (NULS). Manage vendor relationships to ensure critical business results, oversee ordering and receipt of library resources and maintain current knowledge of software used for acquisitions data. Assist with budget preparation regarding collection development. Provide guidance and training to less-experienced staff.

Essential Functions

• Provides expertise necessary to ensure the library program is aligned with mission, goals and business objectives, including leading the business processes to acquire library resources for general collections.

• Collaborates with faculty, instructors and administrators to ensure books, videos, special collections and other library resources are on-hand.
• Works directly with publishers and producers; monitors status of orders to track vendor performance and identify non-fulfillment of orders. Teams up with the Collection Development Librarian to resolve problems with orders and to ensure proper selection timelines.
• Connects with University General Counsel on legal review of license agreements and with Accounting as necessary for purchases and various issues.
• Participates in the recruiting, hiring, training and guidance of part-time staff.

• Partners with library leadership to prepare the Library’s proposed baseline budget and resolves budget issues relating to collection development. Monitors the baseline budget to discover anomalies that could adversely affect the budget.
• Maintains working knowledge of the software used to build and maintain the acquisitions data in the library management system. Develops training materials, and tests software when new versions are issued.

• Contributes in the design and execution of projects to clear lesser used materials from the collections.
• Partakes in planning and coordinating the Library’s book displays.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Supervises 1 part-time staff that works 50% time (20 hours/week) which takes 5-10% of this position’s time.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or related field; or two-year Library Science Certificate; and, three (3) years of technical service experience in an academic library; and,
• One (1) year of supervisory experience with a culturally diverse student assistant population, preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies / Technical / Functional Skills

• Ability to participate as an active team member of the team and organization and work toward a common goal.
• Actively seeks opportunities to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives.
• Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.
• Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes. Ability to generate and/or recognize imaginative or creative solutions that generate successful outcomes.
• Ability to understand, identify and distinguish complex bibliographic entities and relationships to understand and interpret complex rules and procedures, including monograph acquisitions and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Acquisitions module and one or more library management systems with online vendor ordering system.
• Working knowledge with library vendor representatives.
• Intermediate use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook to include software programs used for library management, e.g. MARC 21.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individual of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.

Mountain View - Golden State Youth Orchestra - Orchestra Assistant and Librarian

Close Date

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Salary

$22.44 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

Start Date 

TBD

Type

Part Time, hourly non-exempt

Reports to 

Artistic Operations Manager and Executive Director

Status 

Employee Taxes withheld, W-2 issued

Health Benefits

Not Included

Note 

Some evening/weekend work required

At Will Employment

As an employee of Golden State Youth Orchestra, you understand and agree that employment with this organization is at will, which means that either the employer or you may terminate your employment at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Duties include (but are not limited to)

Setup/breakdown for orchestras of various sizes and age groups

Maintain attendance records, track advance absence notifications

Setup/breakdown for dress rehearsal & concert with stage crew

Manage extensive music library

Copy orchestra parts, mark bowings as instructed by conductors, distribute to musicians

Prepare/copy conductor scores

Scan orchestra parts and distribute electronically as needed

Supervise young musicians, ensure their safety, enforce rehearsal etiquette and rules

Coordinate transportation of large instruments (percussion) to concert venue or other location by truck / large van

Coordinate seating, promotion and new member auditions

Coordinate additional sectional rehearsals/progress checks

Manage parent volunteers, interact with parents and answer questions in a professional manner

Accompany group on 6-day annual retreat in Santa Cruz (early August)

Attend all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts; provide support as needed

Perform additional tasks as assigned by Artistic Operations Manager or Executive Director

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (music degree preferred)

Knowledge of classical music and orchestra repertoire

2-3 years experience working with students, ages 6-18

Ability to work well with parents and students equally

Ability to mutli-task and prioritize work/deadlines

Organized, detail oriented, and efficient

Must have a vehicle in good working condition

Sense of humor!

School year rehearsal schedule (not including setup/breakdown)

Sundays 3:00-6:00 (TBD)
Mondays 4:30-8:15
Tuesdays 6:00-8:45 (TBD)

Weekly hours

30 hours weekly (negotiable), flexible, combination of office and off-site hours.

Dress rehearsal and concert schedule

Varies, some Saturdays or Sundays (about 10-11 concerts per year scheduled in advance) may start as early as 8:00 am or end as late as 10:00 pm

Progress checks: On occasion, W-Th-F 4:30-7:30

Flex Days

Employees earn two flex days off after successful completion of Retreat,, one flex day off after some combined dress rehearsal-concert days (or whenever a workday reaches a span of 12 hours), one flex day off when work is performed on six days in one week. Flex days must be taken as soon as possible after they are earned.

Holidays

On some three-day weekends during the school year, Sunday rehearsals are moved to Mondays (such as MLK or Presidents' Day). Those days then become paid FLOATING holidays to be taken on any non-rehearsal day.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume. Thanks for your interest.

No Phone Calls, Please.

San Francisco - On Lok PACE - Records Management Librarian

https://www.onloklifeways.org/employment/

Close Date

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Salary

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SUMMARY

Under the Direction of the Director of Legal Affairs and Corporate Compliance, the Records Management Librarian collaborates with departments across On Lok to design, manage, and maintain the integrity of organization records and document storage systems. This role will implement and support a newly defined document cataloguing strategy, as well as maintain and support legacy systems through transition to the new strategy.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead efforts for the design of an updated unified and enterprise-wide document cataloging strategy.

Implement a unified cataloging strategy, while looking for areas of improvement or efficiency during implementation.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of newly implemented strategy.

Responsible for the migration of legacy documents into new strategy.

Assist with document retrieval from internal and external physical and electronic resources, copying, scanning, saving documents as electronic files.

Assist with physical document collection maintenance, including cataloging, processing and physical archiving and simple data entry.

Act as the central point of contact for all users for inquiry, discovery, troubleshooting and support.

Acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge on cataloging and digital asset archiving for process and organizational improvement.

Create weekly status updates to all stakeholders during the initial rollout of the strategy.

Participate in policy development related to institutional data management and governance as it relates to records management.

Coordinate and work with departments to ensure records retention and destruction are in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Ensure that personnel are knowledgeable and kept current about records management principles and requirements, and that they receive records management training appropriate to their needs.

Participate in meetings of the Records Management Steering Committee, including preparing summary briefings on projects and taking committee minutes

Collaborate with key stakeholders on various related initiatives developing strategies to minimize risk exposure and improve safeguards protecting the company's records, including integration of a disaster recovery program.

Perform related duties or special assignments as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities)

 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Library/Information Science or other relevant discipline.

1-3 years' experience evaluating, reviewing and implementing document management systems.

1-3 years' experience managing data or document system projects from planning through to maintenance.

Experience and proficiency with Microsoft systems, including Sharepoint and Office Suite.

Strong systems thinker with demonstrated ability to review, evaluate and analyze the functionality and appropriateness of systems for the organization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to create instructional materials to support the project for non-technical users.

Ability to influence and collaborate with various levels of the organization.

Strong attention to detail, strong accuracy and organization skills, required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Records Management (CRM), Certified Information Professional (CIP) or Electronic Records Management Master (ERMM)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any regular position for 20 hr/wk or more):

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance and additional discounts

Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance

 

 

Roseville - City of Roseville - Library Assistant I

https://www.calopps.org/roseville/job-19925891

Close Date
10/18/2019 at 5pm

Salary
$16.39-$23.07 Hourly

THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the 1,000 hour temporary and part-time position of Library Assistant I in the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department. This position is limited to 25 hours per week for a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The normal work schedule may vary from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday – Friday and will include weekends.

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

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory staff.

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

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

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

Experience and Training
No experience is required; responsible customer service experience in a customer service environment is desired.

Sacramento - Sacramento City College - Library Technician

https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/13443

Closing Date
10/21/2019

Salary
$3,672.18 per month LRCCD Salary Schedules

Work Year
12 month

Work Schedule
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday

Assignment Responsibilities
• Orders and receives books and other library materials and supplies, and tracks related budgets.
• Maintains inventory of department supplies and prepares requisitions for purchases.
• Prepares financial, statistical, and information reports.
• Receives and distributes mail.
• Performs general clerical support duties.
• Cleans and repairs print and non-print materials.
• Oversees the receiving and check-in of periodicals.
• Orders and maintains periodical subscriptions.
• Oversees inventory of the library collection.
• Pre-catalog materials for review by librarians.
• Searches for, edits, and retrieves catalog records using bibliographic utility, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), for use in the library’s online database.
• Prepares materials for bindery.
• Checks in and charge out materials.
• Registers new patrons.
• Collects fines; prepares overdue notices, process holds on patron records, and clears patron records.
• Handles inter-library loan transactions.
• Sets up and maintains the reserve materials collection.
• Oversees re-shelving of library materials; perform tasks necessary to open and/or close library facilities.
• Resolves patron complaints or refer them to appropriate staff members.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with outside vendors/suppliers.
• Oversees materials and equipment service functions.
• Assists students and faculty in the setup and operation of a variety of media equipment.
• Receives and schedules equipment and media material requests.
• Retrieves recorded programs and distributes to student listening carrels via playback equipment and switch consoles.
• Oversees the ordering, scheduling, receiving, distribution, circulation, and return of staff media requests.
• Assists in classification and cataloging of media equipment.
• Schedules and distributes videotape programs for broadcast and prepares broadcast logs.
• Assists in interviewing, training, and overseeing temporary employees.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 15 units are equal to six months of education; 30 units are equal to one year of education.)

Application Instructions
1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required).
2. Resume (recommended).
3. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required if using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications of this position).
4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (recommended).
5. Letter of Interest (recommended).