Visalia/Tulare/Hanford - College of the Sequoias - Director, Learning Resource Center

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/2959082/director-learning-resource-center

Salary

$101,693.00 - $150,246.00 Annually

Close Date

2/26/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

General Description

Sequoias Community College District is seeking an equity-minded candidate to join our Library/Learning Resource Center as a Director, Learning Resources Center serving our students at the Visalia, Hanford and Tulare Campuses.

Under the direction of the Academic Dean, the Director of Learning Resources will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the college’s library and distance education services for the District. The Director of Learning Resources functions as a reference/academic librarian, and supervises staff, curriculum, facilities, budget and related tasks for the assigned programs. 

Sequoias Community College District is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the District has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. In Fall 2019, we enrolled approximately 13,493 students in which:  

· 66.5% identify as Latinx;

· 2.4% as Asian/Pacific Islander; 

· 2% as Black/African American; 

· 19.7% as White; 

· .1% as Pacific Islander/Filipino; and 

· 5.7% as multiracial

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: 

Sequoias Community College District values the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, abilities, genders, gender identities, and orientations. The District prioritizes applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college and seeks managers who are equity-minded, collegial, committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, and value mentorship. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College District’s commitment to student-centered practices and to creating inclusive learning environment that will benefit our racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Job Duties

Job duties of the Director, Learning Resource Center include:

• Directs all Learning Resources, including facility use, individualized instruction, web site development and maintenance, grant management and other designated programs and services, and fosters a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
• Provides leadership and administrative support in the development and implementation of Distance Education planning and review as well as related student technology support.
• Coordinates the operation of the Learning Resource Centers for the District.
• Coordinates the operation of support services for distance education, including Canvas support and student technology supports
• Provide leadership in developing access to electronic information resources and multimedia products, collection development, and otherwise working with faculty to augment materials and informational services that support the teaching/learning functions of the District.
• Coordinates the introduction of technological advances in information access into the Library/Learning Resources Center and supervises ongoing programs to instruct faculty, staff, and students in such use.
• Supervises, counsels, disciplines and annually evaluates the performance of direct reports. 
• Ensures that the Library/Learning Resources Centers’ practices are consistent with District policy procedures, local, state and federal laws, and other contracts or agreements Serves in additional librarian capacities (reference, collection development and instruction) as needed.
• Recommends the establishment of academic and classified positions in assigned areas of responsibility, participates in the development of position descriptions, job announcements, search and selection processes.  
• Coordinates and provides leadership in curriculum development and program planning and review.
• Submits recommended curriculum and catalog changes to the Office of Academic Services.
• Attends College Curriculum committee as a non-voting member.
• Assesses enrollment data and developing the schedule of courses and submits all scheduling information for courses in a timely and accurate manner, complying with District requirements.
• Works with faculty in developing the schedule of courses and submits all scheduling information for courses in a timely and accurate manner, complying with District requirements.
• Assists in planning the District budget by organizing and submitting the Learning Resources and distance education budgets to the Office of Academic Services.
• Manages all budgets within the areas of responsibility and oversees the maintenance of budget records and files, supervises and approves all appropriate expenditures.
• Attends meetings of specific instruction groups and serves on college committees and task forces as required or assigned.
• Acts as a resource to faculty on matters related to improvement of teaching, learning and librarianship.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association or the equivalent; and 
• Three years of supervisory experience in reference and instructional activities in an academic setting, preferably at an institution of higher education.
• Successful experience supervising or using distance learning education at the college level desired.

 

Knowledge and Abilities:

The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:

Knowledge of:

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive library/ learning resource Center
• Development and implementation of a comprehensive distance education program at a community college.
• Principles and practices of Information Competency.
• Current instructional technology, including distance education principles, practices and techniques.
• Principles and practices of leadership, management and supervision.
• Management and operation of a full-service community college library that serves multiple centers.
• Purpose, mission and goals of a community college district.
• District organization, operations and objectives.
• Laws, regulations, restrictions and requirements related to area of assignment.
• Community college curricula and the curriculum development process.
• Modern pedagogical and instructional design methodologies.
• Budget preparation, implementation and administration.
• Needs, interests and concerns of diverse groups of community college students.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy.
• Ability to:
• Be an equity-minded librarian in an academic setting and provide leadership, direction and support to academic and classified staff in a community college.
• Plan, organize, direct, review and evaluate the development, implementation and evaluation of the College’s Library/Learning Resource Centers and distance education program
• Optimize the delivery and accessibility of learning resources and distance education services to students, faculty and staff.
• Prepare and administer budgets.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and technological advancements in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Foster teamwork with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Facilitate change in a productive and positive manner.
• Work cooperatively in an environment of participatory governance.
• Interpret, apply and explain District policies and legal regulations and requirements to faculty, staff, students and public.
• Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, discipline and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.

Davis - Davis Joint Unified School District - Teacher Librarian .5

 https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1319631

Salary

$47,336 - $93,067 (Based on 1.0 FTE) Will give credit up to 20 years of Teaching Experience.

Close Date

Until Filled

Job Description

Job Description PDF

Requirements / Qualifications

• Appropriate CA Teacher Library Services credential. 
• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Library Media Teacher)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation ( 3 Letters of Recommendation need to be within the last 3 years. )
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Candidates in the process of completing their credential program may apply, but need to indicate in letter of introduction when their program will be completed.

For more information contact lneundorfer@djusd.net

Berkeley - University of California - Director of The Bancroft Library and Associate University Librarian for Special Collections

 https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02859/

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Close Date

Next review date: Friday, Apr 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The University of California, Berkeley invites both nominations and applications for the position of Director of The Bancroft Library and Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Special Collections. Bancroft’s world-renowned special collections are among the largest and most actively used in the nation, providing a tremendous opportunity for the right visionary leader. The Director and AUL will assume a newly reimagined role, which unites the direction of a major research and collecting institution with strategic, innovative, and collaborative leadership for all special collections and archives within the University Library.

The University Library at Berkeley comprises 24 general and subject libraries, with shared service units that support business functions, such as finance and development, and content functions, such as digitization and communications. Within the organization, The Bancroft Library is the principal special collections library, with other significant collections of rare and archival materials held in the Anthropology, Bioscience, East Asian, Environmental Design, and Music libraries. The Director and AUL will bring experience and energy to both the direct leadership and management of The Bancroft Library and the strategic and coordinated development and management of the Library’s special collections, in collaboration with the AUL for Scholarly Resources and the Director of the East Asian Library. The Director and AUL will join the Library’s executive leadership team, working in close partnership with the leaders of other Library units, and report to the University Librarian.

LEADERSHIP

The University Library is looking for a leader with proven experience, bold ideas, and the confidence and political acumen to execute them. With crucial responsibility for fundraising and for interacting with scholars at Berkeley and internationally, this leader should be skillful at engaging in passionate content discourse with researchers, and preferably bring experience in one of Bancroft’s major collecting areas. With both University Library-wide responsibilities and leadership of one constituent library, the Director and AUL will be an integral member of a tightly integrated, collaborative team that collectively supports the University Library’s strategic vision (see: ucberk.li/our-plan). The Director and AUL should be able to foster a culture of innovation, engagement, and collaboration, and promote continuous professional growth and learning at all staff levels.

The five AULs, the Director of the East Asian Library, the Director of Communications, and the Executive Director of Development report to the University Librarian; collectively these nine professionals constitute the Library Cabinet. This team works closely to set strategic directions and policies for the entire Library. They collaborate in an intensely matrix-organized institution, providing each other with partnership and support services. The special collections outside of Bancroft, for example, will benefit from coherent, coordinated practices in collection development, provenance, metadata creation, and ethical access led by this Director and AUL. Similarly, among other examples, Bancroft benefits from the fundraising research, cultivation, and stewardship services provided by the Library’s development office.

Director of The Bancroft Library

This position’s primary responsibility is to serve as the Director of The Bancroft Library. Bancroft’s leadership team includes the Director; a Deputy Director, who leads the curatorial staff and oversees public access services and operations; and an Assistant Director, who leads the technical services operation. The Director of The Bancroft Library also leads the directors of the three academic research groups and is the principal Bancroft liaison to the Berkeley faculty. Bancroft’s leadership team, together with other senior members of the Bancroft staff and in collaboration with other University Library leaders, has primary responsibility for collection development, research and academic engagement, technical services, public access services, and outreach and fundraising. The Director leads fundraising for Bancroft in collaboration with the University Librarian and the Executive Director of Development. The Director engages actively with scholars and members of the international antiquarian book and manuscript trade, as well as the wider scholarly community. The Director has overall responsibility for all Bancroft activity, while other members of Bancroft’s leadership team oversee much of the day-to-day operations.

The Director is responsible for leading Bancroft consistent with the Library’s core principles and values. For example, the Director should promote a user-centered approach to the acquisition, processing, and accessibility of special collections in analog and digital formats. The Director will advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — both within The Bancroft Library and, through its user services, beyond.

The Director is responsible for managing The Bancroft Library’s annual budget of about $8 million (including substantial gift, endowment, and grant funds), as well as facilities and personnel. As do the directors of all constituent libraries that compose the University Library, the Director of The Bancroft Library collaborates closely with the leaders who have Library-wide responsibilities for communications, digital services, facilities, finance, fundraising, human resources, information technology, legal affairs, and security. The Director also collaborates with the leaders of special collections at the other University of California campuses, and is an active participant in the national community of leaders of the most prominent academic special collections libraries.

Associate University Librarian for Special Collections

The AUL for Special Collections is a new role, designed to provide overall leadership for the rare and archival materials we consider special collections at the University Library. This AUL will work with the leaders of other units holding special collections to provide coordinated, forward-looking strategies and practices for the development, management, and use of Berkeley’s extraordinary collections. Together they will innovate and implement process efficiencies, reducing duplication and increasing consistency to improve the resource-finding and use experiences of scholars. During an era of limited budget growth, despite significant fundraising success, close collaboration and mutual support across the University Library have enabled the organization to continuously improve services for scholars.

Selected strategic highlights

Enhanced access to and use of the University Library’s special collections is a top strategic priority. Bancroft and the other University Library special collections have been leaders in enhancing access to archival treasures in the age of digitized and networked information. Continuing digitization of its enormous special collections is a primary focus of the University Library’s Digital Lifecycle Program, which currently adds about 1.5 million newly digitized files to its online collections annually. An important and exciting priority for this position is to work closely with the AUL for Digital Initiatives and Information Technology to scale up this program, including developing and adopting expanded selection, curation, and processing workflows, as well as exploring new methods and tools for increasing the computational usability of digitized collections in research and teaching.

As with many cultural heritage and information resource organizations in higher education, Bancroft and other University Library special collections are simultaneously blessed by growing demand for existing and new services, and challenged by declining public investment in their operations. Fortunately, Bancroft is supported with the advice and philanthropy of the external nonprofit Friends of The Bancroft Library, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, as well as strong philanthropic support from many loyal donors. The University Library has recently invested in expanding its fundraising team, with notable success, and the groundwork has been laid for even more growth in the coming years. It is crucial that the Director and AUL have a demonstrated talent or potential for fundraising and supporting initiatives through grants.

Nature of appointment

This is an academic leadership position. Qualified candidates may simultaneously hold a faculty position at the University of California, Berkeley. External candidates who wish a joint faculty appointment will need to seek such a position with a relevant department. The University Library will facilitate consideration, but is not the appointing unit and cannot guarantee such a position will be made available. The position will be for 75 percent or 100 percent effort, to be agreed upon with the preferred candidate, depending on faculty status and preference for teaching duties (through an academic department).

Minimum basic qualification at time of application:

Advanced degree (For example, PhD or Masters or equivalent international degree)

Preferred qualifications: Must be met by start date on the job

The Director of The Bancroft Library and AUL for Special Collections should be a scholar who has substantial experience engaging in research using special collections materials, particularly in an area or areas of special strength for Bancroft. The successful candidate might have a background as a faculty member or professional librarian or archivist. Preferred candidates will have experience leading an academic unit (e.g., as academic department chair, dean, academic library, or archives director or associate director), including supervising and/or directing academic and professional staff. The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive and imaginative contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity. Also preferred is experience and proven success with fundraising and grant writing.

San Diego - San Diego County Library - Librarian III-21402301

 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/2959673/librarian-iii-21402301

Salary

$68,952.00 - $84,697.60 Annually

Close Date

2/11/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description

As a Librarian III, you will manage a large branch or library support division; plan and oversee major branch programming efforts; collaborate with community groups, local leaders, and Friends of the Library to generate public support; interface with local elected and government officials, and provide supervision and training to professional and paraprofessional staff.

Required Education and Experience

A master's degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certificate of foreign studies equivalency, AND three (3) years of full-time experience as a professional librarian that includes progressively responsible supervisory experience; OR,

A master's degree as described above, AND one (1) year of full-time experience as a Librarian II with the County of San Diego.

Note:  A master's degree in Library Science from a U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency, accredited by the American Library Association is highly desirable. Experience working in a public library is also highly desirable.

Dominguez Hills - California State University - Senior Assistant Librarian, University Archivist

 https://careers.csudh.edu/en-us/job/498826/senior-assistant-librarian-university-archivist

Salary

Not Specified

Close Date

The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in March 2021. For full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than March 1, 2021.

Position Description

The University Library at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenure-track position at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian (12-month) with the appointment starting in Summer 2021.

The University Library’s Gerth Archives and Special Collections seeks an innovative, collaborative, service-minded, skilled professional to join the Library as the University Archivist. Working with all campus stakeholders, the University Archivist will take a lead role in advancing the Archives’ mission to document all aspects of campus life. Components of this role will include collecting institutional records and working with the campus on records management activities to ensure preservation of assets of enduring value to the University. The University Archivist will also gather analog and digital records and materials relating to clubs, organizations, student government, and other activities of campus life. As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, CSUDH celebrates diversity in all forms, and the University Archivist will be instrumental in the program’s reparative mission to find and collect evidence of the individuals and groups currently underrepresented in CSUDH archival materials, including projects related to generating oral histories. Additionally, the University Archivist may search beyond the campus boundaries to document CSUDH’s impact on the South Bay, as well as its growing presence in academic and research communities.

The successful candidate will also coordinate some of the day-to-day operations for select archives projects; this will include assigning work, training, and supervision of staff, student assistants, and interns. In close operational consultation with the Director of Archives & Special Collections, the person will provide leadership for the University Archives in helping faculty, staff and researchers make informed decisions regarding the preservation, access, and use of institutional archival materials.

Responsibilities

The University Library's Gerth Archives and Special Collections at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) seeks an innovative, dynamic, enthusiastic, collaborative, service-minded, skilled professional and advocate for the use of primary source materials to join the Gerth Archives and Special Collections department as the University Archivist. Library Faculty in the CSUDH Library have positions that enable them to provide leadership and coordination for a functional area as well as within a content area. In close consultation and coordination with the Director, Gerth Archives and Special Collections, the successful candidate will:

• Create collaborative alliances with records creators (administrative units, academic departments, etc.) in developing policies and procedures for the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation and the disposition of university records.
• Identify, select, appraise and facilitate the transfer of CSUDH archival collections and institutional records of enduring value.
• Maintain current best practice knowledge relating to records management in order to provide consultation and advice on records retention practices.
• Develop, document, and implement procedures for accessioning, arranging, describing, and providing access to analog and born-digital materials according to professional standards.
• Promote knowledge about and use of collections via public programs and innovative outreach to relevant audiences for the University Archives.
• Design other outreach activities, in consultation with Gerth Archives and Library colleagues, including exhibitions and social media campaigns.
• Develop lesson plans and learning outcomes that integrate University Archives and other primary sources into information literacy instruction activities.
• Teach primary source literacy to students, in collaboration with the efforts of the University Library’s information literacy program.
•  Collaborate with library subject liaisons to reach out to relevant campus departments to encourage closer alignment with curricular needs.
• Collaborate with faculty across the curriculum to incorporate resources from the University Archives into undergraduate and graduate course-based research, in collaboration with the efforts of the University Library’s information literacy program and subject liaisons.
• Coordinate select projects, including digitization projects, in the department and provide supervision of some full-time assistant and project archivists, students, and interns.
• Process existing and incoming archival materials, using best practices and current national standards, describing collections, and creating finding aids in CONTENTdm,  ArchivesSpace, and other departmental archival management systems, as appropriate.
• Prioritize and oversee the arrangement and description of archival collections in physical and digital formats.
• Provide reference services through a variety of formats to facilitate on- and off-site research.
• Build a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement to fulfill the University requirement of retention, tenure and promotion.  
• Collaborate with other Gerth Archives personnel to ensure the smooth and consistent operation of archival standards and policies as well as arrangement and description.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience in working with students and colleagues from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in Library Science or Archives Administration, or international equivalent is required at time of appointment.
• Minimum of two years’ professional-level experience in an institutional or Special Collections archives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of archival management, records management and theory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current national archival and descriptive standards and best practices, including EAD, RDA, and DACS.
• Demonstrated experience in archival appraisal, selection, arrangement and description, reference, and outreach activities.
• Ability to maintain an awareness of current developments, trends, and emerging technologies in archives and special collections including privacy, confidentiality, and copyright.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Experience supervising full-time or part-time staff or student workers or volunteers.
• Knowledge of current best practices related to access for born-digital collections and electronic records.
• Demonstrated potential to meet the requirements for tenure and promotion under the Library’s criteria for professional performance, scholarship, and service.

Preferred /Desired Qualifications

• Ability to create policies and procedures for archival processing workflows.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital content metadata standards, digital repository platforms and digital preservation tools.
• Knowledge of effective pedagogical strategies for teaching students how to locate, evaluate, and use archival and special collections materials.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, workflows, and best practices associated with digital content acquisitions and curation, especially within a Special Collections or Archives environment.
• Experience using ArchivesSpace, CONTENTdm, Alma and/or other content management and library collections systems;
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing a records retention schedule
• Experience with records management projects.
• Experience with oral histories.
• Knowledge of digital curation and preservation.

Grass Valley - Sierra College - Librarian

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/2955331/librarian-nevada-county-campus

Salary

$55,333.90 - $74,152.72 Annually

Close Date

2/24/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, to provide support for the Learning Resources Center (LRC) program in the areas of reference, collection development and user services (e.g., circulation, reserves, interlibrary loans, etc.) and to do related work as required.   

Examples Of Functions and Tasks

The following duties are typical for this job classification. Incumbent may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 

Reference/Information Referral 

Perform daily operations of the Reference Department, including desk coverage, statistical tracking, in-person and online reference services; and user studies;  

Provide consultation to users regarding the availability of intra-and interlibrary loan services;  

Share evening/weekend reference desk duty, as necessary;  

Assume leadership role in LRC;  

Liaison with instructional faculty;  

Assist in the design and development of services;  

Assist library users in the use of library technologies, including use of Microsoft Office, LibCal Reservation system, printing services and wireless network, etc. 

Collection Development/Maintenance 

Coordinate the selection and organization of appropriate research materials to support a diverse, interdisciplinary reference and general collection in assigned selection areas;  

Oversee the organization, maintenance, and appropriateness of library holdings, ensuring that collections adequately support varying modes of instruction, learning styles, and curricular trends;  

Assume a leadership role in the management of subscriptions (i.e., approval plans, standing orders, vendor contracts, acquisition processes, etc.);  

Assist with the development of collection goals, policies and programs; analyze appropriate trade and professional publications for selection purposes;  

Assist with formulating and maintaining tracking systems for planning and development purposes. 

Collaborate with other District librarians and instructional faculty in the development of collection goals, policies and programs; 

Participate in investigation and costing of LRC equipment needs and selection of print and non-print materials;  

Instruction 

Coordinate the development and delivery of general and specialized library instruction sessions;  

Prepare course-related modules to support research needs of students;  

Develop online library guides, tutorials, handouts, and other research aids for Library users;  

Maintain current awareness of new sources and how to integrate them into research processes;  

Prepare lecture and lesson plans for both customized and generalized subject presentations;  

Design assessment tools to maximize instructional effectiveness;  

Create activities/exercises designed to assist students in skill and knowledge development;  

Orient library users to the use of the library and LRC facilities as well as resources and research methodology; 

Design and deliver structured presentations related to the use of electronic technologies, the development of search strategies, and the basic and advanced elements of the research process.  

User Services/Liaison 

Provide system and service support in all general circulation activities including interlibrary loans and reserves;  

Develop, promote and coordinate support for the service mission of the LRC;  

Assist with review and assessment of public service functions and with achieving appropriate staff training levels;  

Provide training of staff to assess user needs and interests; provide guidance to staff regarding operational processes and procedures;  

Assist at circulation desk, as necessary; collaborate with staff in the areas of problem resolution and the assessment of user needs and interests;  

Maintain currency regarding trends and developments as they relate to the delivery and function of effective circulation services 

Professional Development 

 Monitor current literature, listservs and other professional publications for professional development as well as acquisition purposes;  

 Attend and report on appropriate meetings, conferences, sessions and training workshops related to library developments and trends;  

Develop and maintain collegial contacts both inside and outside of the campus structure.  

Training/Program Development 

Develop individualized training workshops for staff designed to met various learning styles, skill levels, and prior knowledge levels;  

Design and present staff workshops regarding systems, programming and services; provide staff orientations related to service techniques and user consultation;  

Develop, construct materials for, and seek alternative funding sources (e.g., grant proposals, entrepreneurial enterprises, etc.);  

Research and compile reports related to present and future Library/ LRC goals, including needs assessment, user surveys, service questionnaires, and unit planning guides.  

Shared Governance Activities 

Attend and participate in library/LRC meetings, periodic divisional and campus meetings and activities, including collaborative activities, as feasible and appropriate; respond in writing for requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.);  

Represent LRC by serving on campus-wide committees; 

Serve on employee selection committees, as requested;  

Serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings, as necessary, and read shared governance body minutes, Board of Trustees reports, etc., to maintain knowledge of campus activities;  

Read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic senate and other shared governance bodies and those distributed in connection with peer and administrator performance reviews.  

Ancillary Student Services 

Provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship;  

Participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies;   

Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested;  

Advise and encourage students relative to library science.  

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

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL: 

Library/Information science, particularly library reference systems, including databases and software systems; integrated library systems (ILS); library functions and processes; word processing, spreadsheet software, database management, and specialized library software packages/applications; teaching practices, methods, and techniques. Current trends and emerging technologies in academic libraries. 

 

Ability to: ESSENTIAL: 

Analyze and solve problems; research and prepare reports and studies; assist in planning new LRC facilities and service delivery systems; work on resolution of many problems simultaneously; explain library/LRC processes and research methods in a logical and understandable fashion; demonstrate strong presentation/teaching skills, and prepare independently for orientations/workshops, etc.; provide LRC users with a "hands on" learning experience; develop and assess student learning and service area outcomes; form and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff, and students; work independently to solve problems and/or participate in collaborative problem resolution activities. Recognize variation in LRC user backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with LRC service users; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.  

Physical Suitability Requirements: 

ESSENTIAL:  

Incumbent must be able to work indoors in work primarily of a sedentary nature and to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:  Almost constantly:  Utilize vision (near) to read computer screens, printed materials, and to operate equipment; walk, to move about the LRC facility, including movement in limited spaces of book stacks.   

Frequently:  

Utilize hearing for ordinary conversation, telephone calls, and to respond to LRC user questions; reach overhead and low to operate equipment and place and remove books from stacks; utilize manual and finger dexterity to operate computers and to operate other equipment; sit, to accomplish desk work.   Frequently:  Lift (from overhead, waist and floor levels) and carry (maximum 25 lbs.) to pick up books and other materials.  Occasionally:  Push, pull, stoop, squat and bend to move materials and to operate equipment; climb stairs to reach book stack areas. 

Rocklin, CA - Library Technical and Technology Specialist

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sierracollege/jobs/2955117/library-technical-and-technology-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

    Under general supervision of a manager, performs oversight of the technical support for all information delivery systems critical to daily library processes, services and operations by providing high level support of library technologies, ensuring interoperability of an array of systems, and interfaces, by acting as liaison between users, the District’s IIT Department, and external companies. Further responsibilities include ensuring data integrity, generating statistical data, collection maintenance, para-professional cataloging and physical processing of materials.

    Incumbent(s) of the Library Technical and Technology Specialist classification must be able to perform all functions and tasks contained within the classification and may be assigned to perform occasional reference functions such as assisting patrons with reference questions in the absence of LRC/Library Reference/Collections Librarian(s) and/or to perform occasional supervision of student and/or other temporary help, as assigned.


Examples Of Functions and Tasks


    The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

        Assist in planning and implementing long range library systems requirements, needs, and goals, as well as final selections of software and delivery systems.
        Analyze current library systems functions, processes, and information retrieval platforms/use as well as other data and trends to determine library needs and collection allocation.
        Research and perform standard updates and procedures necessary for the operation of a variety of information delivery systems in the library.
        Support the integration of new technologies and methodologies, and determine their compatibility with other District Systems.
        Triage library related technology issues, consult with IIT staff to find and implement solutions. Report technical, software maintenance, and security concerns/problems to outside vendors as well as generate IIT work orders to address library systems' issues.
        Design, modify and run database queries to extract statistical information from library databases to prepare reports for the library staff, District Planning Office, the State of California and the Dean of the LRC to assist in the securing of continued funding for the library, to assist in staff scheduling, and collection development and deselection processes.
        Catalogs/re-catalogs, and classifies/re-classifies print and non-print materials including electronic data, books, videotapes, DVDs, CD-ROMS, computer software, prints, CDs and any other materials requested. This entails editing, proofreading, and updating MARC records and importing them into our databases while maintaining strict AACR2R and RDA standards and District library standards.
        Coordinates and participates in managing collection space, materials deselection processes, and shifting as well as collection inventories. Oversee typical shelf maintenance procedures performed by college employees. Maintain proper collection directional signage.
        Performs complex name and subject heading authority file work to meet Library of Congress, OCLC and District quality standards.
        Trains, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates work performed by student and/or other temporary help assigned to perform general cataloging and stack maintenance assignments.
        Provides circulation, reference and directional assistance for students and staff as needed; checks out, checks in, renews, reserves, requests and locals all forms of library materials for students, staff, and the general public; provides orientation and reference services for library patrons; provides assistance in the use of reference research databases; provides general assistance to library patrons including explaining campus and library policies and procedures.
        As assigned, performs special projects related to area of assignment.
        Performs related duties as required.




Minimum Qualifications

    Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Examples of ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized coursework or on-the-job training in library science and computer sciences.

    Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible cataloging library experience.

    License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.


    Qualifications - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

    Knowledge of:

        Automated library systems.
        A variety of computer modules, databases, and information retrieval and delivery systems. Data integrity evaluation.
        Software interoperability principles and practices. Principle library and instructional technology terminology. Organizational practices.
        Oversite practices for technical support purposes. Basic principles of supervision and training.
        Cataloging and classification techniques.
        Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress systems. Bibliographic search methods and techniques.
        Standard library practices.
        Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2, (AACR2R) and Resource Discovery Access (RDA) formats. General types and uses of library materials, including basic reference sources.
        OCLC online cataloging database operating principles and related software. Advanced online searching techniques.
        Policies and procedures of District cataloging and library patron data security.
        Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
        English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Basic business mathematics.
        Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette.
        Book processing procedures.
        Methods and techniques of book mending, conservation and repair.
        Broad academic areas and specializations, in order to work with students and faculty members.


    Ability to:

        Update, maintain, and load library services related software.
        Troubleshoot and act as liaison between library, software vendors and District IIT Department.
        Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
        Work independently and collaboratively to solve problems of a routine to complex nature under
        potentially stressful conditions.
        Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
        Listen actively and effectively.
        Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
        Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on media, office, and library equipment.
        Catalog, classify, reclassify, and discard print and non-print materials according to AACR2 rules and District policies.
        Supervise student and/or other temporary help.
        Learn and observe District and/or LRC/Library regulations, policies, and procedures. Operate media, library, and office equipment.
        Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and
        database applications.
        File accurately.
        Maintain consistent high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail. Perform mathematical calculations of average difficulty.
        Maintain dependability and flexibility with regard to assignments.
        Take initiative, maintain customer service orientation, and meet goals, deadlines, and timetables. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
        Interact and work effectively with a diverse population utilizing exceptional interpersonal and intercultural skills.
        Approach all duties of the position with an equity-minded perspective that supports and promotes inclusion and diversity.
        Exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT - The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

    Environment: Library and office setting; extensive public contact.

    Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a library and office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to push, pull, lift, and/or carry light amounts of weight; and to operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

    Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

    Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.




Supplemental Information

    Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 18,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence, having been named an Aspen Prize for College Excellence eligible institution for 2019.  

     

    Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.  

     

    As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community.  The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 18,300 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College’s students are Latino/a/x, 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 1% are Pacific Islander, 7% are multiracial and 57% are White.  

     

    The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

    REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

        A Sierra College application,
        A resume, and
        A cover letter of no more than 4 pages that addresses:  
            Please describe the transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities you possess to serve in this role.
            What culturally-inclusive/equity-minded practices/strategies would you incorporate into this role?
            Please describe your evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity, including individuals with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) and how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices in the department and the campus community.


    Given the current pandemic in our country, interviews will likely take place virtually via Zoom or a conference call.  
     
     
     TRAVEL EXPENSES BORNE BY THE CANDIDATE (if in person interviews)  

     


    Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department.  Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.  
     
     *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.