Sacramento - Sacramento City Unified School District - Librarian

 https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1472712

Salary

$48,519 - $102,090

Close Date

9/12/2021 11:55 PM Pacific

DEFINITION

Under direction, to plan, carry out, and evaluate the use of instructional materials for both groups and individual pupils, as appropriate for the assigned segment and subject area(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum requirements is a valid California teaching credential with a specialized preparation in the area of librarianship in the assigned segment. Additionally, demonstrated success, either in prior teaching, student teaching, and/or related experiences, in meeting the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of pupils, is required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops performance objectives which are consistent with established district goals and objectives.
2. Plans and implements a program of instruction that teaches pupils the effective use of library and other instructional media resources.
3. Stimulates and guides pupils in their reading and use of other media. Provides individual reference assistance to faculty and pupils.
4. Provides as need indicates supplementary reading lists and bibliographies of a variety of media that is correlated with the established curricula.
5. Reads review literature concerning all types of materials. Evaluates, selects and maintains a library collection that attempts to be well balanced, supports the established curricula and provides recreational material.
6. Selects, orders, catalogs and processes all types of library media to provide for easy access and retrieval.
7. Provides assistance in the ordering, processing and distribution of text books.
8. Maintains a behavioral climate in the library conducive to learning, and works with other staff in attempting to resolve problems of student behavior.
9. Works closely with other staff members so that the library may be of maximum service to the instruction program.
10. Serves, as requested, as a resource person on school committees concerned with curriculum development.
11. Identifies and attempts to meet special needs of pupils and initiates referrals to special programs and services personnel as necessary.
12. Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals, parents and volunteers as assigned to the library.
13. Exercises supervision and care over furniture, books, supplies, and equipment entrusted to the librarian's care, and instructs students in the proper use and preservation of school properties.
14. Prepares and completes such forms, records, and reports as may be called for in the management of the schools.
15. Assists in interpreting the programs and goals of the school district to the community. Maintains effective relationships between school and public libraries.
16. Attends meetings called by the principal, superintendent, department chairpersons, or other administrator authorized to call meetings.
17. Works cooperatively with principals and other district administrators and supervisors in planning and implementing the educational programs of the schools.
18. Attends and participates in required in-service training activities and works with the principal in planning the librarian's own professional improvement.

Sacramento - Los Rios Community College District - Librarian (Technical Services) Adjunct Assistant Professor

 https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/14817

Salary

Please see LRCCD Salary Schedules

Close Date

Not listed

Job Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts.

Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year round for assignments based on college needs.

Teaching assignments may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Assignment Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

As coordinated by the System Librarian, the Librarian (Technical Services) will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• The original cataloging, including description, authority verification, subject headings, and call number assignment of print and non-print materials and web resources not located in the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) database.

• Evaluating and edit copy cataloging located in the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) database.

• Authority file maintenance, database cleanup projects, and collection evaluation.

• Occasional work at the reference desk may also be required on an as needed basis.

• Knowledge of, or experience with, RDA, MARC format, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Classification System, and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) preferred.

● Providing reference and information services to students and staff.

● Providing library instruction to students in a variety of settings and formats.

● Designing instructional materials.

● Selecting materials and maintaining an up-to-date collection in subject areas for print, media, and digital collections.

● Using existing and emerging technologies to enhance library services and instruction.

● Fostering and developing information competency skills for students.

● Marketing library resources and programs to students and faculty.

● Promoting and maintaining an effective learning environment in the library.

● Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution in library science, library and information science; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.*

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

*Note: Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

Sacramento - Los Rios Community College District - Library Science Adjunct Assistant Professor

 https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/16325

Salary

Please see LRCCD Salary Schedules

Close Date

Not listed

Job Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts.

Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year round for assignments based on college needs.

Teaching assignments may include day, evening, on-line, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Assignment Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s degree in library science, library and information science; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.*

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

*Note: Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

Los Altos Hills - Foothill-De Anza Community College District - Library Technician

 https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/508?c=fhda

Salary

$28.39 - $38.02 per hour

Close Date

September 6, 2021

JOB SUMMARY

The temporary library technician positions will include, but not be limited to, the following duties: interface directly with students (in person, by phone, and online) to help locate/select/circulate library materials and navigate the library’s services; interpret and resolve questions and concerns regarding library policies and procedures, including liability for damaged or lost materials; implement processes to maintain collection of reserves material, including electronics; interface with faculty and division deans to identify and order instructional materials for library reserves; collaborate with library colleagues to determine and implement library policies and procedures; develop, write, communicate, and implement procedures for efficiencies in the circulation/reserves area; use the library’s computer- and web-based systems to maintain records and generate reports; and recruit, hire, train, and supervise student workers.   

DEFINITION  

Under direction, performs a variety of complex library support services; provides direct service and assistance to library patrons by reviewing and resolving issues and concerns; oversees, trains, schedules, and coordinates the work of student workers; prepares complex records and reports; and performs related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from an assigned supervisor or manager.  Exercises no supervision of staff.   

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS 

This is a journey-level classification that is responsible for overseeing and performing complex support services for assigned functional area, as well as providing work direction and training to student workers.  Positions are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.  Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.   

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) 

• Directs and instructs students and staff at the circulation desk, reserves, and reference desks and directs library patrons to appropriate locations and/or staff; responds to difficult and complex conflict resolution, inquiries, questions, and requests for information; interprets and applies regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and concerns from patrons; answers calls and resolves questions and problems. 
• Directs library patrons in use of library facilities and equipment including study room, computer lab, online catalog system, copiers, printers, magazine index, and the internet.
• Instructs patrons on the use of a variety of computer hardware, software, and web-based systems found in the library; evaluates, responds to, and troubleshoots problems; generates reports and installs system upgrades as needed.
• Recruits, selects, and hires student workers and/or general assistants; evaluates performance; monitors hours worked and manages allocated budgets; supervises, trains, and schedules student workers and/or general assistants to provide adequate coverage of assigned area of the library; explains performance standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains collection of course reserve materials; coordinates with instructors to identify textbooks and other materials needed; writes grant for reserve textbook purchases; purchases, processes, and catalogs materials; manages budget; removes expired items from the reserve collection.
• Updates quarterly Fair Use agreements with instructors who have course materials on reserve to ensure copyright compliance. 
• Identifies overdue and damaged materials; determines liability for damaged materials; resolves billing issues according to established guidelines; collects and records fees and fines; makes cash deposits; and submits credit card payments to accounting.
• Acquires new print and non-print instructional materials, including periodicals, by checking for duplication and similar materials in the current collection before ordering; researching materials and vendors to determine best prices and terms and conditions; selecting materials and vendors; and creating contracts; orders materials and tracks order status; receives shipments; processes invoices for payment; participates in planning and monitors budgets; prepares budget reports.
• Catalogs and processes new instructional materials; maintains library catalog; selects, edits, exports, and verifies a matching bibliographic record using the WorldCat database or creates original bibliographic record; imports records into the library catalog.
• Verifies authority headings and classification using Library of Congress Subject Headings and other necessary resources.
• Re-catalogs and reclassify materials as needed; corrects cataloging errors, call number conflicts, and labeling issues; deletes records for obsolete items in catalog and removes items from shelves for processing out of the collection and appropriate disposal; deletes library holdings for extant copies. 
• Processes interlibrary loan requests for both lending and borrowing materials; performs search online; places requests with participating libraries; notifies patrons about availability of requested items; receives and distributes requested materials; processes renewals; and returns borrowed items to lending libraries.
• Prepares circulating materials for use; prints spine labels; inserts anti-theft devices; applies labels, label protectors, book tape, dust jacket covers, laminate, etc.  
• Manages periodical collection and daily newspaper subscriptions by receiving, logging, labelling, and checking in magazines and newspapers and weeding periodical collection annually to reflect holdings; reviews annual renewal requests from vendors, prepares invoices, and removes discontinued titles and adds new titles; files claims for newspapers not delivered.  
• Assesses damaged books and resource materials; cleans, mends, covers, and repairs damaged books and other instructional materials; assists in the discarding of old books and materials according to established policies and procedures; removes holdings as appropriate; deletes discarded titles from database as appropriate.
• Processes donation of books or other materials according to library guidelines; communicates with donors regarding drop off; issues receipts. 
• Writes procedures and makes recommendations for assigned service areas; implements library policies and procedures.
• Participates in program reviews; researches and provides data and statistics; makes recommendations on budget needs.  
• Identifies and reports safety and maintenance concerns; opens and closes library daily.
• Performs a wide variety of library support duties such as developing signage and flyers, ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies, and serving on
• Library, division, and/or campus-wide committees and governance related meetings.
• Operates a computer and related hardware and software for cataloging and maintaining records; generates statistical reports; assists others in use of related computer hardware and software as needed.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Knowledge of:  

• Principles and practices of providing functional direction and training.
• Standard library practices and procedures including circulation.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of library classification and cataloging.
• Database searching techniques.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Arithmetic principles and cash handling.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and software relevant to work performed.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, students, and District staff, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation.

Ability to:  

• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of other library support services personnel. 
• Train others in proper and safe work procedures.
• Assess library patrons’ needs and provide accurate information.
• Utilize public library information resources, information access, technology, and services.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Collect, organize, and prepare data for records and reports; prepare complex records and reports.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, train, and review the work of assigned student workers.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. 
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

Education and Experience: 

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

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college in library science or a related field, and four (4) years of technical experience in a library environment or related setting. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.  Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis. 

Davis - University of California - Food and Wine Archivist

 https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04417

Salary

Rank and salary: Assistant Librarian, Salary Point 1, $58,365, to Associate Librarian, Salary Point 10, $82,525

Next review date: 

Sunday, Oct 3, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: 

Sunday, Nov 7, 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.

Overview of Position

The University of California, Davis seeks a dynamic and collaborative person for the position of Food and Wine Archivist. This new role will lead the library’s high profile and strategic initiatives around distinctive collections in food, wine, and other beverages. In particular, the Food and Wine Archivist will build and shape collections, increase our philanthropic support, incorporate new and evolving technologies, and expand our ability to support research, instruction, and public engagement around both the science of food and wine and their role in culture.

The successful candidate will have a singular opportunity to design and develop a cohesive program that will have a worldwide impact, while leveraging what renowned wine writer Hugh Johnson called “the greatest wine library in the world.” The Food and Wine Archivist provides vision, leadership, advocacy, interpretation, and passion for distinctive collections and serves as catalyst and coordinator for a dynamic group of activities and individuals dedicated to surfacing collections to faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and an international community of scholars, experts, and enthusiasts.

Stronger candidates will possess deep knowledge of food and/or wine (e.g., agricultural science, the role of food/wine in culture, or industry experience); the ability to master over time the broad range of formats, subjects, and time periods represented in the collections; enthusiasm for working with faculty, students, donors, and industry partners; demonstrated aptitude for fundraising; proclivity for adopting new technologies and methods that will improve access to and use of collections; an ability to reimagine a program as it grows over time; and a collaborative and collegial outlook and spirit.

The successful candidate will imbed themselves in our larger community, working closely with external partners especially in Northern California, including a broad array of industries (restaurateurs, sommeliers, winemakers, farmers, food and wine writers, influencers) as well as relevant cultural organizations and governmental bodies, to build a strong network of donors, champions, and users.

The Food and Wine Archivist will take an active role in collection development and management, research services, outreach to various user communities (including via web content and exhibits both physical and digital), fundraising and grant writing, and donor stewardship. The Food and Wine Archivist will also provide supervision of project and student staff, and may supervise additional personnel as the library builds on our existing philanthropic support. In collaboration with others, the Food and Wine Archivist will serve as the primary contact for visiting classes, tours, and researchers and will also contribute to outreach to the campus community.

Collection areas in this role’s portfolio include both distinctive collections in Archives and Special Collections as well as research-level collections elsewhere in the library. Topics include post-harvest agriculture, viticulture, enology, the Warren Winiarski Wine Writer collection, the Northern California Food Movement, and others relevant to UC Davis research (e.g. brewing, distilling, sensory science, microbiome-terroir).

This position is in the Librarian Series and, as such, is an academic appointee. Librarians at the University of California are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). In addition to professional competence and quality of service within the library in the primary job, advancement in the librarian series requires professional involvement and contributions outside of the library, and/or university and community service, and/or scholarly activities.

The work location for this position is principally on campus, with some required travel (largely in northern California) and some flexibility to work remotely per applicable Library policy.

Position Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Head of Archives and Special Collections, over time the incumbent will:

Provide leadership for the Food and Wine Program:

• Building on our new program plan for Food and Wine, guide and implement a vision as well as annual goals for programs around distinctive collections for food, wine, and related topics
• May lead and/or participate in multiple cross-library initiatives to build and sustain programmatic efforts around distinctive collections
• Manage budgets for collection development and programmatic efforts around appropriate distinctive collections
• Use data and assessment techniques to support evidence-based changes to services and programs to improve the user experience

Collection development and management:

• Provide leadership around collection development and collection management for a portfolio including archival materials, rare books and maps in Archives and Special Collections, as well as research-level collections in the general (circulating and reference) collection for appropriate topics
• Create and implement a strategy to guide collection development and work with dealers, private collectors, and donors to acquire materials for the collection through purchases and gifts
• Explore new areas for collection development and expand on existing collection strengths
• Travel to examine collections on offer and to engage with dealers and potential donors
• Conduct an ongoing analysis of collection strengths
• Acquire collections through donations and purchases in alignment with collecting goals for more inclusive collecting and the library’s strategic plan
• Work with advisory board(s) for selected donor-funded collection areas

Development:

• Provide leadership for and participate in significant development efforts to enhance collections, services, and outreach by cultivating existing and prospective donors and by seeking out and preparing funding proposals for gifts and grants in coordination with the Library Director of Development and campus partners
• Steward relationships for selected donors of gifts-in-kind in targeted collecting areas
• May conduct or coordinate oral histories with donors

Outreach:

• Interprets and promotes the library’s distinctive collections to both campus and community audiences through exhibitions, web content, social media, public events, tours, scholarly publications, and other activities that present and interpret collections for a wide set of audiences
• Provide leadership for and/or collaborate on physical and digital exhibits, events, and programs
• Work with colleagues to help set digitization priorities and to enhance and improve digital collections portals and websites providing access to distinctive collections to improve support of emerging research and teaching methodologies
• Build and sustain relationships with students and faculty
• Participate in digital scholarship and/or data science projects both within the library and elsewhere on campus
• May collaborate with faculty to design and host classes that allow students to learn directly from primary source holdings and to incorporate distinctive collections into the curriculum

Departmental contributions:

• Assist colleagues with the processing of acquisitions by assessing collections, establishing priorities, and, as needed, providing input on catalog records, finding aids, and metadata needed for digital collections
• Contributes to supporting the day-to-day operations, including staffing the reading room and providing research services via phone, email, and in person on a variety of topics
• Contributes to department-level planning and the formulation of new policies and procedures
• Advance the goals of the library’s forthcoming strategic plan, including a renewed focus on inclusion and equity
• Represent the library through participation in campus, local, regional, and national cooperative, outreach, and professional activities
• Keeps abreast of developments in archival standards and trends, applying new rules, interpretations, and techniques as appropriate
• Participate in professional development activities as appropriate to meet both personal needs as well as departmental goals and objectives
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• As an academic appointee, may engage in pertinent research, scholarship, or creative activity and/or teaching

San Jose - Evergreen Valley College - Senior Library Technician

 https://sjeccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2611

Salary

$55,171 - $67,283 Annual Salary

Close Date

09/12/2021

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Library Technician reports to the Division Dean, LLRC, Dual Enrollment, Non-Credit, College-Wide Initiatives and Distance Education located at Evergreen Valley College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position is represented by CSEA (California School Employees Association), Chapter 363.

POSITION PURPOSE 

 

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a wide variety of complex and difficult paraprofessional library/media center activities and assist in directing a major unit of library/media center operations and activities.

  

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

This is the lead level class in the Library Technician series.  This class may be distinguished from the Library Technician level by the difficulty and complexity of work performed in the direction of library/media center operations requiring specialized knowledge and skills in certain library techniques and functions.  Positions in this class normally carry through relatively independently on a complete set of library/media center activities or procedures necessary to maintain a unit of a library function or process.  Incumbents collect fines and account for monies and hire, train and evaluate student workers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.  Oversee and participate in the ordering, receipt and processing of a variety of library/media center materials.   

2.  Facilitate the use of library/media center services, answer questions regarding materials/media availability and respond to reserve collection inquiries. 

3.  Review and evaluate a variety of library/media materials for cataloging purposes; search, create and revise catalog records for print and non-print materials through computer terminal and enter catalog and inventory records in computerized database.  

4.  Assist in the maintenance of the library catalog.  

5.  Type and print classification labels. 

6.  Withdraw obsolete and worn materials from the library/media center collection and update files. 

7.  Hire, train and evaluate the work of student workers as assigned. 

8.  Organize and maintain a collection of reserve books and materials/media at the request of librarians and instructors.  

9.  Prepare overdue notices; follow up on overdue notices to recover library/media center materials not returned.  

10. Perform bibliographic searching and assist in acquisition of new materials/media as required.  

11. Coordinate the cataloging and processing of library/media materials to ensure efficient work flow and timely availability of new materials.  

12. Assess and collect cash payments for overdue, damaged and lost materials.  Resolve conflicts with patrons resulting from assessment, issue warrants for refunds and account for monies received.  

13. Notify faculty and staff of availability of requested materials/media.  

14. Prepare and distribute reading lists and publications; develop and prepare bulletin boards, displays and posters.  

15. Assist in liaison with faculty and staff regarding processing and location of library/media center materials. 

16. Lead and participate in the more complex and difficult work in managing the circulation desk, technical services or media circulation resolving questions regarding library policy and answering day-to-day procedural questions. 

17. Participate in selecting, overseeing training and evaluating student assistants in work related to circulation, shelving and other library/media center activities. 

18. Plan and organize various staff projects or assignments for subordinate personnel; adjust staff work schedules to cover absences and provide adequate support to various library/media center activities. 

19. Provide assistance to librarians in informational research or library/media center operations.  Consult with librarians on ordering replacement copies and additional copies of materials. 

20. Maintain appropriate liaison with representatives from other libraries. 

21. Respond to general assistance inquiries of students and faculty; answer moderately complex questions and provide circulation and other technical assistance in the use of library/media center materials and equipment.  Refer reference questions to the librarian on duty. 

22. Assist in developing procedures and forms; prepare special reports and surveys as directed. 

23. Establish, maintain and update a variety of records and files related to library/media center operations and inventory, including budgetary/financial records, purchase orders, facility usage summaries circulation data and media usage. 

24. Coordinate circulation activities for library/media center materials with faculty and other library units. 

25. Assist patrons in the use of library/media center equipment including VCR players, online catalog, computers and copiers and provide technical assistance for malfunctions.

26. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

 

 1. Standard library procedures of a complex nature including circulation procedures and the use of a variety of reserve collection sources.

2. Types and uses of materials/media in a library collection.

3. Library policies, procedures, organization and operating details.

4. Practices for searching, creating and revising standard MARC cataloging using an on-line bibliographic utility.

5. Library of Congress cataloging practices and classification schedules.

6. Library terminology and record keeping methods.

7. Audio visual materials and their use.

Skills and Ability to: 

1. Understand, interpret and apply a body of technical information beyond normal library policies and procedures.

2. Organize and schedule work to effectively meet deadlines and schedules.

3. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

4. Perform moderately complex request and reserve collection work.

5. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

6. Operate a calculator, personal computer and other office equipment.

7. Type at a rate of speed necessary for effective job performance.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

 

1. Graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work in library technical assisting or related field. 

2. Three years of increasingly responsible technical clerical or paraprofessional work experience in a library, including some direction of other employee or volunteer workers.

District’s Diversity Requirements

Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.

Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District’s hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Desired Qualifications

1. Bilingual abilities, desirable.

Foreign Degree

For positions that require a degree or coursework:

Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.

All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.

Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered. 

Working Environment

Environment:

1. Library environment.

Physical Demands:

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information

2. Seeing to read a variety of materials.

3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

4. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

5. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to shelve and retrieve materials.

6. Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderately heavy materials.

Hayward - Chabot-Las Positas Community College District - Librarian (Emphasis in User Experience and Technology)

 https://clpccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/1975

Salary

$67,769 - $96,885/annual

Close Date

08/12/2021

Job Summary

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

1. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

2. Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence

3. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice

4. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students

5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals

6. Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

7. Empower the underrepresented and underserved

8. Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders

9. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination.

The Librarian plays a key role in creating an excellent experience for both physical and virtual users of Chabot Library. The Librarian develops methodologies to measure changing student/faculty needs in library services, technology, and develops implementation plans for innovations that better reflect changing trends in student, faculty and staff needs.

In collaboration with the other Chabot Librarians, recommend options for innovation and engage with other Public Services staff for planning and implementation. The Librarian supports faculty and conducts and reviews all facets of cataloging and the course reserves, including copyright compliance.

Representative Duties

1. Develops and conducts qualitative and quantitative user needs/usability studies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations. to assess changing user experiences/needs, preferences, and trends with the goal of continual improvement.

• Creates, compiles, maintains, and utilizes system statistics and reports to evaluate workflows and develop enhancements to circulation, course reserves, reference, and instructional services.

• Coordinates circulation services and front desk activities, including all circulation notices and communications, with the goal of providing excellent customer/user experience.

• Collaborates with other librarians to assess and improve the library’s online and social media presence.

• Communicates and collaborates with library colleagues on user studies.

• Based on user and library staff input, plans and develops innovative projects, services, and programs.

• With Library staff, supports faculty on providing excellent library course reserves and other related services, including review and implementation of technology and procedural upgrades.

2. Troubleshoots, upgrades, evaluates and manipulates the Library System Platform (LSP) to optimize functionality.

3. Performs original and copy cataloging of all formats of library materials to facilitate their identification, access, and use.

• Interprets and apply Library of Congress subject headings, the AACR2, RDA, and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) manuals in cataloging and classifying library materials

4. Provides reference, instruction, and technology support to library patrons.

5. Provides individual and group training to library staff.

6. Participates in campus and district professional activities, which may include but are not limited to, committee membership, staff development, and collegial meetings.

7. Manage library mitigation to a new ILS. Post mitigation to a System/Reference Librarian.

8. Provide cataloging, day-to-day trouble shooting, and statistical reporting, guidance, and updates.

9. Continues to keep current with Library user interface trends and innovations.

10. Has strong oral and written communication skills to be able to convey/explain information and train staff.

11. Demonstrates sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities.

12. Regularly scheduled hours could include evenings.

Minimum Education and Experience

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

You will be required to upload your transcripts. You must upload all applicable transcripts, credentials and/or certificates required to meet minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Any degrees earned outside the United States must have an official US evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. In the case that the file you are uploading is too large or you do not have your transcripts readily available, please upload a document in place of stating you will be sending the documents to the Office of Human Resources, 7600 Dublin Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568, or by fax (925) 485-5254, by 11:59:59 p.m. (PST) on the closing date.

*Degrees in Progress: To be conferred on or before August 30th, 2021 will be considered, provided that the applicant also submits (1) an up-to-date transcript, (2) a photocopy of the degree requirement from the school catalog, and (3) proof of current course(s) and enrollment. Please provide your explanation and background material by using the optional document upload called “Other Document”. If you are unable to upload the above, please upload a document in its place and state you will be sending the documents to the Office of Human Resources, 7600 Dublin Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568, by 5:00 p.m. (PST) on the closing date.

Applicants applying under the “Equivalent provision” must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above. Please provide your explanation by using the optional document upload called “Equivalency Statement”.

Minimum Qualifications

Evidence of a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience in usability testing, conducting of focus groups, creating effective surveys and other approaches for planning improvement in future user experience to improve web interface design.

2. Knowledge of user interface design including HTML 4 and 5, CSS, PHP, Libguides, API’s, JavaScript, BootStrap and other similar web programming languages and platforms, including the ability to improve user experience beyond a vendor’s rendition.

3. Experience providing reference, public, and/or general customer service to a wide array of users, physically and remotely.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with current library standards and practices, especially in the areas of circulation, interlibrary loan, and patron privacy.

5. Knowledge of Library-related systems such as Alma/Primo, Worldshare, EBSCOhost Discovery System, Libguides, Syndetics, EZProxy and Stackmap.

6. Experience in systems/program development, including programming, analysis and design, testing, implementation, and information architecture.

7. Strong background and experience with services to the mobile user, including use of mobile devices (smartphones and tablets), sending library notices as text messages, scanning barcodes from mobile devices, library apps, mobile websites, and RSS feeds, and social media including Facebook, and Twitter.

8. Familiarity with MARC formats for bibliographic and authority records, and familiarity with RDA, AACR2, LCSH and other relevant cataloging standards.

9. Experience providing information competency instruction in an academic library.

10. Project management experience, preferably with multiple projects.

11. Experience with managing integrated library systems and cataloging techniques.

12. Skills in scripting languages.