San Francisco - California Institute of Integral Studies - Metadata & Acquisitions Librarian

https://ciis.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=126230

Salary

Salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Job Description:

The University's commitment to quality instruction and innovative research is expressed in the collections of the Laurance S. Rockefeller Library. The Library collections include a broad selection of disciplinary and transdisciplinary scholarly materials in physical and electronic formats:  books, journals, audiovisual materials, research databases, and academic tools.

The Library supports the research and learning in all four schools at CIIS, and the collection is particularly strong in the fields of: counseling, psychology, philosophy and religion, East-West comparative studies, integrative health, social and cultural anthropology, human sexuality, diversity and social justice, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, various facets of an integral worldview, and the perennial wisdom.

The Library has a strong commitment to inclusive, mindful, and antiracist practices and all Library Staff members will contribute to advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community at CIIS.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Metadata, cataloging and technical services
• Creates original, complex and copy cataloging records for materials in all formats.  Reviews and implements new workflows as technologies change.
• Creates metadata for CIIS publications, open access materials, or other freely available resources deposited in campus institutional repository (Digital Commons).
• Creates metadata and assumes a leadership role in designing, implementing and conducting training, resource description, and data analysis for CIIS projects where metadata is an essential component.
• Performs regular maintenance of metadata to keep up with changes in standards, formats, vendor platforms, and the Library systems, as well as constantly improving user experience.
• Troubleshoots access issues in concert with the Electronic Resources Librarian and ensures metadata linking across platforms as required. Anticipates related problems and proposes solutions as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource for best practices in creating non-MARC metadata (e.g. for digital collections and/or materials deposited in the institutional repository)
• Documents metadata, cataloging and technical services policies, procedures, and statistics as needed; prepares reports on cataloging and collection maintenance activities.
• Prepares Library materials for use.  Trains and oversees student workers in book preparation, repair, and related tasks.
• Tracks technical processing supplies and inventory. Assesses costs and reports year ahead needs to Director for approval and to Operations Manager for ordering.
• Maintains the collections, in all formats:
• Assures consonance between bibliographic records and library holdings.
• Reviews and analyzes new and changing e-content licenses, in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian, to keep metadata and local bibliographic data up to date.
• Collaborate in collection care projects such as inventory, shelf-reading, and shifting.
• Identifies materials in need of repair, candidates for de-acquisition, and candidates for special collections.
• Acquisitions
• Works with the Library Director to evaluate, maintain, and update collection development policy, collection planning, decision rubrics and workflows, as well as to coordinate, manage, and plan the Library's acquisitions budget. 
• Evaluates and analyzes all library collections to support University curriculum and strategic plan.
• Oversees all acquisitions activities, including ordering and receiving materials in all formats via firm order, DDA, EBA, approval plans, as well as accepting donations, in collaboration with Library staff and faculty.
• Verifies all purchase requests for accuracy, fit, and suitability of format, and prevents inappropriate duplication of materials.
• Maintains relations with vendors to ensure orders are filled, accurate, and received in good condition.  Regularly reviews current and prospective vendors to assess service and pricing options and renegotiates service fees and contractual terms with the appropriate vendors.
• Moves acquired items into metadata and bibliographic description workflows and ensures proper technical processing.
• Collaborates with Operations Manager throughout the invoicing and budget accounting lifecycles to develop workflows that ensure acquisition purchases/returns are correctly fulfilled and invoiced, then processed and tracked for budget utilization and analysis.
• Trains and supervises Library staff members and student assistants in acquisitions workflows and collection development policies.
• Prepares on-demand and seasonal statistical and narrative reports for acquisitions activities.
• Reference and instruction services support
• Designs, creates, curates and maintains Library content to support reference, instruction, and Library operations: LibGuides, FAQs, handouts, virtual and physical displays, demonstration videos and other informational and training materials.
• Liaise with academic programs, acting as point person for assigned program(s), for communications and collection development.
• Monitors reference chat service (Springshare LibChat) and support ticketing system (Springshare LibAnswers).
• As needed, provide instruction and reference services.
• Other areas of responsibility
• Participates in cross training of interlibrary loan services to ensure critical departmental responsibilities are performed in case of absence of personnel.
• As needed, assists patrons at Circulation Desk with locating materials and in related matters.
• Participates in staff meetings, planning, and problem-solving meetings; in general works as a member of the Library team.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Professional development
• Staying current with advances and concepts in applicable library fields
• Taking trainings and courses on product changes, technical advancements, new concepts as needed.
• Attends workshops, meetings, and conferences related to job responsibilities as staff development funds allow.
• Advising colleagues and the director on developments in libraries and making recommendations for library actionable items when appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Demonstrate a commitment to access, equity, diversity, and inclusion through remediation of institutional biases inherent in cataloging and metadata work.
• Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two years of cataloging experience:
• Proficiency with copy cataloging and enhancing records for materials in all formats.
• Cataloging electronic book collections, serials, and other digital resources.
• Proven expertise with original cataloging of books and other material formats (e.g., audio, video, and/or digital collections).
• Ability to batch edit MARC records using tools such as MarcEdit or OpenRefine
• Ability to apply Library of Congress MARC classification tables, authorities and subject headings, AACR2R, and Library of Congress Rule Interpretations.
• Ease in performing authority control.
• Experience using OCLC Connexion and/or OCLC WorldShare Collection Manager.
• Knowledge of relevant foundational metadata and technologies including, but not limited to, RDA, LCC, LCSH, MARC21 and linked data models and tools such as LRM, RDF, RDFa, BIBFRAME, etc.
• Knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemas including, but not limited to, Dublin Core, and MODS.
• Experience with digital repositories and/or repository vendors and providers and demonstrated ability to develop and implement local metadata schema (such as Dublin Core) and cross-map data between schemas.
• Prior responsibility for library acquisition and collection development activities.
• Experience with vendor relations to manage Library accounts, and for technical support.
• One year of experience supervising employees.
• Experience offering direct customer/patron support via phone, chat, email.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills, as well as ability to successfully balance priorities and multitask.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated professionalism, in-person, over the phone, and online.  The ability to authentically engage and listen attentively is critical for success.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as flexibly, collegially, and collaboratively with diverse constituencies in a busy office and across departments.
• Comfort with ambiguity.
• Job duties continue to change with the evolving research library environment
• Willingness to explore new technologies and to find ways to incorporate them in order to enhance services and complete tasks more efficiently.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new standards and technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Cataloging experience in an academic library setting.
• Experience with the following applications:
• Springshare suite of Library software, such as LibGuides CMS, LibCal, LibAnswers LibChat and LibWizard.
• Graphic design, video editing, and Web development applications used to support and design instructional materials such as Camtasia, Canva, and the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and InDesign).
• Course management systems, preferably Canvas.
• Library acquisitions software, preferably GOBI.
• OCLC WMS integrated library system (ILS).
• Familiarity with the principles of the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) and its implications for sharing digital collections with local, regional, national, and/or international metadata aggregators and discovery platforms.
• Knowledge of current digitization best practices.
• Experience providing individual and group research assistance to library users.
• Experience supervising part-time employees or student workers.

Fresno - Samuel Merritt University - Librarian

 https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/jobs/view/1184

Salary

Not listed

Close Date

Not listed

Job Summary:

Primary responsibility for providing and promoting library services to students and faculty at the Fresno campus. Responsible for providing information literacy and electronic database training for students and faculty. Collaborates with faculty and library staff to continuously evaluate and improve library services. Hours will be based on when students are on-campus for instruction.

Job Duties and Accountabilities:

An asterisk (*) denotes an essential job function  for ADA purposes.

65% Educational

· *Provides reference and database search assistance to students working on curriculum-based projects, with emphasis on promoting critical thinking and information literacy

· *Creates instructional and promotional materials, including orientation documents, for students and faculty

· *Trains site faculty to search online catalogs and databases

· *Conducts library tours and orientation sessions

· *Teaches students health information communication and literacy skills in either small or large group settings

· *Liaisons with faculty to ensure their ongoing involvement in the development of effective library services.

· Monitors curricular changes for their impact on library services

· Attends site staff and/or faculty meetings as appropriate

· *Promotes the acquisition of information literacy skills as an essential component of allied health education

· *Develops effective means of using online formats for the delivery of library services

· Learns and implements new technologies and processes relevant to the scope of work

· Pursues professional growth and keeps abreast of emerging technologies by participating in classes, conferences, etc. and contributing to appropriate professional organizations

25% Collection Access and Development

· *Provides input to the development of new electronic resources and monitors the use of existing resources

· *Maintains an awareness of the resources of other area health science libraries as a secondary resource for students' use

· *Maintains an on-site collection of circulating and reference materials for student and faculty use

· *Selects, orders and catalogs new materials for on-site collections

10% Administrative

· *Participates in meetings with other library staff. Some of these meetings may be held in Oakland or at other campus locations

· *Regularly solicits evaluations of library services

· *Reports to the Library Director on a regular basis

· *Tracks the acquisition budget and collaborates with the Library Director in creating budget requests

· *Participates in tracking the use of library services

· Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of the health science literature

· Ability to function independently and use good professional judgment

· Skill in searching electronic information sources

· Ability to download, manipulate and disseminate the results of database searches

· Familiarity with RefWorks and other bibliographic citation tools

· Familiarity with MeSH, CINAHL, PubMed and NLM classification systems

· Ability to teach in a classroom setting as well as to small groups

· Ability to use software programs such as the Microsoft Office Suite to create effective documents, tables, graphs, bibliographies and instructional materials

· Experience in training people of diverse backgrounds and skill levels

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, faculty and staff

· Ability to explain complex concepts using the English language

Education and/or Experience:

· MLS or MLIS from an accredited program or a minimum of two years of professional-level experience in a health sciences library

· Two years of experience in an academic or health sciences library

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to communicate using the spoken word and to hear verbal communication

· Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds, as well as push, climb, bend, kneel and stoop

· Ability to read and keyboard documents

· Ability to concentrate on complex tasks for prolonged periods of time

· Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas by means of the spoken word

· Must have the ability to move about campus and transport oneself to various off-site locations, including the main Oakland campus

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time  

West Sacramento - Yolo County Library - Librarian I/II - Youth Services Librarian

 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/2939444/librarian-i-ii-youth-services-librarian

Salary

Librarian I: $47,619 - $57,881 Annually  

Librarian II: $58,684 - $71,330 Annually  

Close Date

Continuous

Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time Youth Services Librarian position at the Yolo County Library.  The selected candidate will be assigned to Youth Services at the Arthur F. Turner Community 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 West Sacramento, and the East 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.  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.  The candidate selected will be placed at the Librarian I or Librarian II level depending on their background and experience and at the discretion of the appointing authority.  

The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented professional who is bilingual in Spanish or Russian, though other languages may also be desirable.  The candidate should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access.  The candidate must show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community. They must also show a commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions.  Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired.  The candidate will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also to appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.

 

The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library.”  The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities.

Definition

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs a wide variety of professional duties involving circulation, programming, technology, and reference services within the County Library system; and does other related work as required.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Librarian I/II class has two salary levels. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and the level at which appointments are made is at the discretion of the appointing authority. The Librarian I is the entry level in this class series. Initially, incumbents work under closer supervision, and are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine tasks that are more structured and repetitive than those assigned to the Librarian II. As skills and knowledge are developed, incumbents are expected to perform increasingly responsible and difficult assignments.  At the discretion of the appointing authority, incumbents may advance to Librarian II after demonstrating the ability to perform the full journey duties of the class, which generally requires two years of experience as a Librarian I.

The Librarian II is the journey level in the class series. Incumbents work under general supervision and are expected to be proficient in performing a variety of responsible and more difficult professional library work. Specific duties of individual positions may vary, depending on assignment, but the preponderant responsibilities of all positions in this class are related to system-wide functions that include circulation, program, technology and reference services. While some Librarian II incumbents supervise paraprofessional library staff and volunteers, all Librarian II incumbents are expected to provide lead direction and guidance to entry level Librarians, paraprofessional library staff, extra help employees and/or volunteers.

 

Incumbents in this class report to a Library Regional Manager or other management personnel. While the Librarian II class may supervise staff in some instances, it does not supervise other professional Librarians.

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:.

• Provides system-wide library services such as archives, circulation, collection development, reference and reader's advisory, technology services, and youth, teen, or adult programming.
• Provides assistance to customers through a variety of methods to ensure that customers have the ability to effectively utilize all library resources; assists customers with utilizing social media and on-line tools, library programs, and a variety of reference services; teaches basic internet searching and other computer classes as assigned.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates a variety of library programs, services and outreach to a variety of customers using a systems-thinking approach, and organizes and facilitates community engagement events to meet customer needs.
• Serves as a liaison to community groups, organizations, and agencies, and acts as an ambassador for the Yolo County Library System.
• Performs troubleshooting for library computers, other electronic devices, and equipment.
• Conducts analysis using a variety of methods to make recommendations and/or implement solutions. 
• Distributes and assigns work to employees; monitors work for progress and quality; ensures work is completed in a timely and efficient manner; reviews work.
• Provides training and mentoring to staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists, guides, and instructs subordinate library staff and/or volunteers in the performance of their duties; provides technical direction and problem solving in response to staff work questions and problems.
• Provides input to supervisor on employee performance and informs supervisor of conduct problems.
• Responds to and coordinates with supervisor to resolve routine customer inquiries and complaints.
• Demonstrates professional commitment by attending workshops and educational programs, reading periodicals and specialized literature, attending staff meetings, participating in committees, and engaging with other organizations that further the library's mission and goals
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Librarian I: 

Education: Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services or related library field from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship.

Librarian II: 

Education: Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services or related library field from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship; AND

Experience: Two (2) years of professional library experience comparable to the functions performed by a Librarian I at the County of Yolo.

Knowledge of: 

principles, practices, and philosophy of public library work, including community engagement and outreach, library cataloging and classification, reference and reader's advisory, a wide variety of books and authors, principles of library materials selection and maintenance, book selection related to community needs and programming; books, authors, bibliographies, and  digital material; library functions and services; Dewey decimal classification system and Library of Congress subject headings; standard reference materials; principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training; correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; and office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized library computer applications and library automation.

  

Ability to: use or quickly learn online circulation systems, online catalog, databases, social media and other computer applications; set priorities; analyze and respond to community needs and requests; analyze situations and problems, identify alternative solutions, and take appropriate action; apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; communicate effectively and tactfully with diverse populations; represent the library to the community; develop and conduct special programs; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; lead and train subordinate staff or volunteers; plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff or volunteers; work flexible and changing schedule including evenings and weekends.  

Woodland - Yolo County Library - Librarian I/II - Collection Development Librarian

 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/2937394/librarian-i-ii-collection-development-librarian

Salary

Librarian I: $47,619 - $57,881 Annually

Librarian II: $58,684 - $71,330 Annually

Close Date

Continuous

Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time Collection Development Librarian at the Yolo County Library.  The selected candidate for this position will help to lead a diverse group of branches to expand and improve the library collection for all ages throughout the county.  The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys the challenges moving between urban, suburban and rural areas, has demonstrated experience in collection development, project management and outreach to a variety of community partners, is fluent in a foreign language, and has the ability to travel to various branches.   The candidate selected will be placed at the Librarian I or Librarian II level depending on their background and experience and at the discretion of the appointing authority.  

The position will develop, manage, and assess print and digital collections in all library branches.

Essential attributes include: knowledge and ability in the selection and deselection of library materials, assessment of  collections, knowledge of the elements that make up a great public library collection, skills in interpreting data from many sources in analyzing collection needs, demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with library colleagues and external partners, and the ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, cultural sensitivity and sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers and community.

The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented professional who is bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, or Korean, though other languages may also be desirable. The candidate should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access. The candidate must show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community. They must also show a commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions. Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired. The candidate will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also to appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.

The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library.”  The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities.

Definition

Under general supervision, the incumbent performs a wide variety of professional duties involving circulation, programming, technology, and reference services within the County Library system; and does other related work as required.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Librarian I/II class has two salary levels. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and the level at which appointments are made is at the discretion of the appointing authority. The Librarian I is the entry level in this class series. Initially, incumbents work under closer supervision, and are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine tasks that are more structured and repetitive than those assigned to the Librarian II. As skills and knowledge are developed, incumbents are expected to perform increasingly responsible and difficult assignments.  At the discretion of the appointing authority, incumbents may advance to Librarian II after demonstrating the ability to perform the full journey duties of the class, which generally requires two years of experience as a Librarian I.

The Librarian II is the journey level in the class series. Incumbents work under general supervision and are expected to be proficient in performing a variety of responsible and more difficult professional library work. Specific duties of individual positions may vary, depending on assignment, but the preponderant responsibilities of all positions in this class are related to system-wide functions that include circulation, program, technology and reference services. While some Librarian II incumbents supervise paraprofessional library staff and volunteers, all Librarian II incumbents are expected to provide lead direction and guidance to entry level Librarians, paraprofessional library staff, extra help employees and/or volunteers.

 

Incumbents in this class report to a Library Regional Manager or other management personnel. While the Librarian II class may supervise staff in some instances, it does not supervise other professional Librarians.

In addition to the "Essential Functions" listed in this bulletin, the Collection Development Librarian position is responsible for building a relevant, high-interest collection across formats, platforms and levels. This position exercises professional judgment and expertise in the selection of appropriate materials and online resources to serve the needs of our communities. Cross-departmental collaboration is required to efficiently deliver an excellent service to internal and external customers. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative.

 

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES:

• Develops and maintains diverse collections of materials throughout the Yolo County Library system in accordance with the Collection Development Policy. 
•  Utilizes vendor services and professional tools to evaluate, select, and purchase materials      and resources in various physical and digital formats across age groups. 
• Responds to collection requests from patrons and staff. 
• Assures that items are ordered in a timely manner and in quantities that meet demand.
• Determines annual budget allocations. Tracks expenditures and manages the materials budget. 
• Working with colleagues analyze existing collections, community trends, and ILS data to identify the needs and interests of diverse communities, anticipate public demand, and improve collection performance. 
• Sets annual deselection goals and coordinates deselection of materials system-wide. 
• Provides onboarding training for staff members in collection development processes and practices. 
• Monitors library and publishing trends, best practices in collection management, and developments in the profession. 
• Participates in assessment of library resources and services, recommends improvements to processes and services as needed 
• Supervises staff and volunteers as assigned. 
• Serves on library and community committees. 
• May provide direct service at a Service Desk 4 to 8 hours per week. 
• May work evenings/weekends as needed. 
• Performs other work duties as assigned. 

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:.

• Provides system-wide library services such as archives, circulation, collection development, reference and reader's advisory, technology services, and youth, teen, or adult programming.
• Provides assistance to customers through a variety of methods to ensure that customers have the ability to effectively utilize all library resources; assists customers with utilizing social media and on-line tools, library programs, and a variety of reference services; teaches basic internet searching and other computer classes as assigned.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates a variety of library programs, services and outreach to a variety of customers using a systems-thinking approach, and organizes and facilitates community engagement events to meet customer needs.
• Serves as a liaison to community groups, organizations, and agencies, and acts as an ambassador for the Yolo County Library System.
• Performs troubleshooting for library computers, other electronic devices, and equipment.
• Conducts analysis using a variety of methods to make recommendations and/or implement solutions. 
• Distributes and assigns work to employees; monitors work for progress and quality; ensures work is completed in a timely and efficient manner; reviews work.
• Provides training and mentoring to staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists, guides, and instructs subordinate library staff and/or volunteers in the performance of their duties; provides technical direction and problem solving in response to staff work questions and problems.
• Provides input to supervisor on employee performance and informs supervisor of conduct problems.
• Responds to and coordinates with supervisor to resolve routine customer inquiries and complaints.
• Demonstrates professional commitment by attending workshops and educational programs, reading periodicals and specialized literature, attending staff meetings, participating in committees, and engaging with other organizations that further the library's mission and goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Librarian I:

Education: Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services or related library field from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship.

Librarian II:

Education: Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services or related library field from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship; AND

Experience: Two (2) years of professional library experience comparable to the functions performed by a Librarian I at the County of Yolo.

Knowledge of: 

principles, practices, and philosophy of public library work, including community engagement and outreach, library cataloging and classification, reference and reader's advisory, a wide variety of books and authors, principles of library materials selection and maintenance, book selection related to community needs and programming; books, authors, bibliographies, and  digital material; library functions and services; Dewey decimal classification system and Library of Congress subject headings; standard reference materials; principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training; correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; and office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized library computer applications and library automation.

 

Ability to: use or quickly learn online circulation systems, online catalog, databases, social media and other computer applications; set priorities; analyze and respond to community needs and requests; analyze situations and problems, identify alternative solutions, and take appropriate action; apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; communicate effectively and tactfully with diverse populations; represent the library to the community; develop and conduct special programs; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; lead and train subordinate staff or volunteers; plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff or volunteers; work flexible and changing schedule including evenings and weekends.

Davis - Yolo County Library - Librarian I/II - Outreach & Programming Librarian

 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/2938839/librarian-i-ii-outreach-programming-librarian

Salary

Librarian I: $47,619 - $57,881 Annually 

Librarian II: $58,684 - $71,330 Annually 

Close Date

Continuous

Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time Outreach and Programming Librarian position at the Yolo County Library.  The selected candidate will work primarily at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, and will be required to work evening and weekend hours as part of their regular schedule. They will also provide programs and outreach services throughout the County of Yolo, focusing on reaching communities that are underserved. They will coordinate with various government and non-government organizations to most efficiently serve the communities.  The candidate selected will be placed at the Librarian I or Librarian II level depending on their background and experience and at the discretion of the appointing authority.  

The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented professional who is bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, or Korean, though other languages may also be desirable.  The candidate should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access.  The candidate must show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community.  They must also show a commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions.  Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired.  The candidate will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also to appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.  They should also be someone who is actively engaged with new technologies; possesses an aptitude to skillfully manage grants and projects; is confident in leading others; and has a firm grasp of current and emerging library trends.

The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyoneis welcome at Yolo County Library.”  The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities.

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.  

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application,  resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions.  Submitted applications will be screened on a regular basis, and the applications of qualified individuals will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.  For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.  

Definition

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional duties involving circulation, programming, technology, and reference services within the County Library system; and does other related work as required.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Librarian I/II class has two salary levels. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and the level at which appointments are made is at the discretion of the appointing authority. The Librarian I is the entry level in this class series. Initially, incumbents work under closer supervision, and are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine tasks that are more structured and repetitive than those assigned to the Librarian II. As skills and knowledge are developed, incumbents are expected to perform increasingly responsible and difficult assignments.  At the discretion of the appointing authority, incumbents may advance to Librarian II after demonstrating the ability to perform the full journey duties of the class, which generally requires two years of experience as a Librarian I.

The Librarian II is the journey level in the class series. Incumbents work under general supervision and are expected to be proficient in performing a variety of responsible and more difficult professional library work. Specific duties of individual positions may vary, depending on assignment, but the preponderant responsibilities of all positions in this class are related to system-wide functions that include circulation, program, technology and reference services. While some Librarian II incumbents supervise paraprofessional library staff and volunteers, all Librarian II incumbents are expected to provide lead direction and guidance to entry level Librarians, paraprofessional library staff, extra help employees and/or volunteers.

 

Incumbents in this class report to a Library Regional Manager or other management personnel. While the Librarian II class may supervise staff in some instances, it does not supervise other professional Librarians.

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:.

• Provides system-wide library services such as archives, circulation, collection development, reference and reader's advisory, technology services, and youth, teen, or adult programming.
• Provides assistance to customers through a variety of methods to ensure that customers have the ability to effectively utilize all library resources; assists customers with utilizing social media and on-line tools, library programs, and a variety of reference services; teaches basic internet searching and other computer classes as assigned.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates a variety of library programs, services and outreach to a variety of customers using a systems-thinking approach, and organizes and facilitates community engagement events to meet customer needs.
• Serves as a liaison to community groups, organizations, and agencies, and acts as an ambassador for the Yolo County Library System.
• Performs troubleshooting for library computers, other electronic devices, and equipment.
• Conducts analysis using a variety of methods to make recommendations and/or implement solutions. 
• Distributes and assigns work to employees; monitors work for progress and quality; ensures work is completed in a timely and efficient manner; reviews work.
• Provides training and mentoring to staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists, guides, and instructs subordinate library staff and/or volunteers in the performance of their duties; provides technical direction and problem solving in response to staff work questions and problems.
• Provides input to supervisor on employee performance and informs supervisor of conduct problems.
• Responds to and coordinates with supervisor to resolve routine customer inquiries and complaints.
• Demonstrates professional commitment by attending workshops and educational programs, reading periodicals and specialized literature, attending staff meetings, participating in committees, and engaging with other organizations that further the library's mission and goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Librarian I:

Education: Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services or related library field from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship.

Librarian II:

Education: Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services or related library field from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship; AND

Experience: Two (2) years of professional library experience comparable to the functions performed by a Librarian I at the County of Yolo.

Knowledge of: 

principles, practices, and philosophy of public library work, including community engagement and outreach, library cataloging and classification, reference and reader's advisory, a wide variety of books and authors, principles of library materials selection and maintenance, book selection related to community needs and programming; books, authors, bibliographies, and  digital material; library functions and services; Dewey decimal classification system and Library of Congress subject headings; standard reference materials; principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training; correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; and office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized library computer applications and library automation.

  

Ability to: use or quickly learn online circulation systems, online catalog, databases, social media and other computer applications; set priorities; analyze and respond to community needs and requests; analyze situations and problems, identify alternative solutions, and take appropriate action; apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met; communicate effectively and tactfully with diverse populations; represent the library to the community; develop and conduct special programs; develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others; lead and train subordinate staff or volunteers; plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff or volunteers; work flexible and changing schedule including evenings and weekends.

Winters - Yolo County Library - Branch Supervisor

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/jobs/2938849/library-branch-supervisor-mlis

Salary

$58,684.29 - $71,330.90 Annually

Close Date

Continuous

Description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time position in the class of Library Branch Supervisor (MLIS) at the Winters Community Library of the Yolo County Library system. The selected candidate will work primarily at the Winters Community Library and will be required to work evening and weekend hours as part of their regular schedule. This position will work in a team environment and will oversee the daily operations of a rural community joint-use branch library located on the Winters High School campus.  The Branch Supervisor ensures the smooth operation of the library, including close collaboration with school library staff, recruiting volunteers, acting as the Yolo County Library liaison to Winters High School, the Friends group and other community groups, providing quality library services to school class visits, performing circulation duties, responding to questions from patrons in person, over the phone and by email, developing, planning, and executing programs and community outreach, and overseeing the daily use and maintenance of public computers.  

 

The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented professional who is bilingual in Spanish, though other languages may also be desirable. The candidate should be enthusiastic about promoting the library to a diverse community and reducing barriers to access. The candidate must show a broad understanding of, and demonstrate support for, diversity, equality, and equity for everyone in the community. They must also show a commitment to maintaining equitable, inclusive, and respectful environments so that every person in the organization has the opportunity to reach their full potential and is valued for their unique qualities and contributions. Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural environment is highly desired. The candidate will utilize their multilingual and multicultural knowledge and experience to not only perform their duties, but also to appropriately serve the community in a manner that is culturally competent and affirming.  They should also be someone who is actively engaged with new technologies; possesses an aptitude to skillfully manage grants and projects; is confident in leading others; and has a firm grasp of current and emerging library trends.

 

The Yolo County Library Advisory Board has proclaimed: “No matter where you come from, everyone is welcome at Yolo County Library.” The Yolo County Library is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and embraces all spoken and signed languages, all races and ethnicities, all religions and creeds, all gender identities, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations, all immigrants and refugees, and all abilities and disabilities.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application,  resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions.  Submitted applications will be screened on a regular basis, and the applications of qualified individuals will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.  For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.  

Definition 

Under the direction of a Library Branch Manager, the incumbent oversees the day-to-day operation of a small branch library; provides customer service and assistance to patrons; oversees building maintenance, staff and volunteer supervision, program coordination and the development of the library branch collection; and performs other related duties as required.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics 

This classification is responsible for managing all the day-to-day operations of a small branch library. 

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbents in these classifications; however, other duties may also be required.

• Manages the operations of a small branch library, ensuring that patrons receive the best library service and that the branch is functioning efficiently; 
• Provides and directs readers’ advisory, reference, hold requests, patron registration, check-in and check-out services and assistance to all library patrons of all ages; processes fines and other patron charges; 
• Liaisons with the local community, Friends and local school districts and develops partnerships; cultivates and maintains good relationships; ensures that community groups are kept informed of library programs and services; coordinates branch library publicity; 
• Supervises assigned branch staff (Library Assistants and extra help) and volunteers; recruits volunteers; trains; arranges schedules; monitors workflow; conducts performance evaluations; models expected behaviors; 
• Serves as a resource to branch staff on library policy, procedures and practices; 
• Provides high level customer service; responds to patron problems and mediates customer concerns; 
• Works with Library Program Manager to create and maintain attractive children’s, teen and adult areas stocked with appropriate material; 
• Ensures the branch collection is balanced and current; weeds; selects and orders new books; conducts shelf pull, grid, and collection rotation; 
• Schedules special programs at the library; participates at appropriate community functions; 
• Supports library programs, promotions, tours, and booktalks by contributing ideas and feedback; 
• Assists patrons with internet use, reference sources, indexes, etc.;
• Processes material in and out of the branch to fill holds and rotate collections; packs and unpacks delivery material; unpacks mail and supplies; checks in library materials returned to the branch; 
• Ensures that the building is adequately maintained; schedules needed maintenance or improvements; ensures that the building is opened and closed on time;  
• Plans and conducts regular branch staff meetings, if appropriate; 
• Keeps abreast of library developments by attending workshops and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature; 
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in the current policies, procedures and systems; offers recommendations for change; and 
• Serves as a positive and motivational team leader as well as a positive and effective member of a peer group.

Employment Standards

Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Information Services, or related library field or equivalent from an accredited graduate school of Librarianship; AND

Experience: One (1) year professional library experience in a public or private library.

License 

Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation. 

Knowledge of: 

A wide range of library functions and services; basic supervisory techniques; library computer applications; standard reference materials; Dewey decimal classification system, Library of Congress subject headings, and Library filing rules; correct English usage and spelling; principles of good public relations; principles, practices and philosophy of public library work, especially circulation and reference; a wide range of books and authors; principles of descriptive cataloging; a wide range of library tools, methods and procedures.

Ability to:  

Organize, train, supervise, and review the work of subordinate personnel and volunteers; communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of people of all ages; deal effectively and appropriately with the public, peers, supervisors, and those supervised; analyze situations and take appropriate action; use or quickly learn to operate, online circulation systems, online catalog, databases and other computer applications; set priorities; analyze and respond to community needs and requests; teach library skills; represent the library to the community; type twenty-five (25) words per minute; develop and conduct special programs; work flexible and changing schedule including evenings and weekends.

Costa Mesa - Vanguard University - Senior Director of the Library

 https://www.vanguard.edu/resources/human-resources/employment-opportunities#fs-panel-42784

Salary

Full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a generous benefits package.

Close Date

Not listed

Position Description:

The Senior Director of the Library leads the Vanguard University library in fulfilling its mission, vision, goals and outcomes for providing information, study and research needs of each university constituent. The Senior Director of the Library will articulate the strategic vision for the library and serve as an advocate for the Library within the University and the larger community. The Senior Director of the Library will supervise a team of faculty librarians and library staff in their responsibility to provide instruction, reference and library services to the Vanguard community. The Senior Director of the Library will provide leadership for information literacy programs and collaborate with departments to advance educational technology in conjunction with library resources. The Senior Director of the Library reports to the Dean of Teaching and Learning and is a 11-month administrative faculty position at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.

Essential Functions:

• Provide oversight and support to all areas of the library (staffing, acquisitions, budget supervision, periodicals, cataloging, webpage, databases, archives, systems, instruction, digital initiatives and library technologies, reference, outreach, and collection development).
• Inspire, lead and foster professional growth and development for the library faculty and staff to ensure continual implementation of effective library services and best practices.
• Create an environment that facilitates all scholarly activities including teaching, learning, research and project preparation.
• Communicate internally and externally regarding Vanguard University Library events and activities that advances scholarly presentations, resources and materials.
• Develop strong relationships with academic leadership and departments, along with students, staff and community constituents to advocate for library programs and build collaborative relationships.
• Enforce policies and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees, the offices of the President and Provost, and the Vanguard University Faculty Librarians and Library staff.
• Collaborate with the Faculty Librarians and Library staff to ensure adequate hours and service for effective operations.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the mission and vision of the library in alignment with the vision of Vanguard University to communicate to internal and external constituents.
• Provide excellent undergraduate and graduate-level collections which represent diverse points of view and support to current and future educational programs.
• Define, develop and measure outcomes through the Vanguard assessment process for the library that contribute to educational effectiveness and apply findings for purposes of continuous improvement and budget planning and allocation.
• Provide leadership development and training.
• Lead library information literacy assessment for WSCUC, internal constituents, and other classes as needed.
• Serve on university and faculty committees, as well as external library organizations and consortia.
• As primary budget unit manager, compose departmental plans and requests for annual budget.
• Lead the library in its identification and implementation of library technologies to further student library services.
• Head search committees for new library faculty and staff.
• Conduct yearly staff evaluations and faculty librarian post-tenure reviews as needed.
• Undertake and complete a comprehensive library program review.
• Provide constructive conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving.
• Update library policies and procedural manual and ensure consistent application and enforcement.
• Compile instruction statistics, write grant proposals, support the accreditation of new and existing programs, and complete federal reports as needed.
• Carry an evening shift and occasional weekend work as necessary.
• Provide reference support.
• Actively participate and contribute to the development of the new library in regards to physical space, collections, staffing, services, technology, and impacts.
• Participate in the university visioning process and implement steps toward that vision.
• Support the overall mission of the university and of the library.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or MLIS or MLS from an ALA accredited university required.
• Extensive experience in an academic library (preferably 5-10 years), and a history of increased responsibilities.
• Proven expertise with creating, teaching, and evaluating library instruction classes.
• Proven ability in providing reference and research services.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team-based environment with multiple interruptions.
• Ability to lead by example in administration, instruction, and reference.
• An aptitude for servant-leadership and student-centered orientation.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and budget management skills.
• Experience in and knowledge of several areas of academic librarianship.
• Membership in American Library Association (ALA) and/or California Academic & Research Libraries (CARL).
• Understanding of and comfort with library technologies and the ability to implement and assess those technologies.
• Desire to lead library in meeting its strategic goals and the ability to translate vision into practical reality.
• Possession of a vibrant Christian faith and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.
• Understanding and acceptance of Vanguard’s unique faith distinctive.
• Active participation in library associations and other library scholarship pursuits.