Sacramento - California State Library - Job Posting: Library Technical Assistant I

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=333482

Salary

$3,477.00 - $4,351.00 per Month

Close Date 

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2022

Definition

Is the entry level for this series. Incumbents in this class assist professional librarians by performing a variety of responsible subprofessional library tasks within well-defined standards in such functional areas as book circulation, book acquisition, catalog classification, physical upkeep of library material, and book inventory. Incumbents may supervise a small group of clerical employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

Equivalent to completion of the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree in Library Science.

Or II

Two years of increasingly responsible subprofessional library experience, including work in book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and compilation of bibliographies.

Knowledge Requirements

Require knowledge of elementary principles of professional library work and use of standard library tools; classification and cataloging techniques employed in fiction materials and precataloging techniques employed in nonfiction materials; library practices and procedures; data processing and research techniques related to library work; library materials, including governmental publications, pamphlets, newspapers, manuscripts, periodicals, films, and microfilms; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability Requirements

Require the ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn readily, reason logically and accurately; speak and write effectively; apply good judgment in making decisions in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and library policies; direct the work of others; maintain cooperative relations with others; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Special Personal Requirements

All employees must exhibit orderliness, tact and neatness, and demonstrate an interest in library work and in assuming increasing responsibility.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Sacramento - California State Library - Job Posting: Library Technical Assistant I

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=333309

Salary

$3,477.00 - $4,351.00 per Month

Close Date 

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2022

Definition

Is the entry level for this series. Incumbents in this class assist professional librarians by performing a variety of responsible subprofessional library tasks within well-defined standards in such functional areas as book circulation, book acquisition, catalog classification, physical upkeep of library material, and book inventory. Incumbents may supervise a small group of clerical employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

Equivalent to completion of the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree in Library Science.

Or II

Two years of increasingly responsible subprofessional library experience, including work in book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and compilation of bibliographies.

Knowledge Requirements

Require knowledge of elementary principles of professional library work and use of standard library tools; classification and cataloging techniques employed in fiction materials and precataloging techniques employed in nonfiction materials; library practices and procedures; data processing and research techniques related to library work; library materials, including governmental publications, pamphlets, newspapers, manuscripts, periodicals, films, and microfilms; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability Requirements

Require the ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; learn readily, reason logically and accurately; speak and write effectively; apply good judgment in making decisions in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and library policies; direct the work of others; maintain cooperative relations with others; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Special Personal Requirements

All employees must exhibit orderliness, tact and neatness, and demonstrate an interest in library work and in assuming increasing responsibility.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Sacramento - California State Library - Cataloging and Acquisitions Assistant

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=332171

Salary

$3,477.00 - $4,351.00 per Month

Close Date

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2022

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Supervising Librarian II, the Library Technical Assistant I is responsible for providing access to library materials for the California State Library collections by copy cataloging materials into the State Library database and performing record, collection, and electronic resource maintenance. The incumbent also processes incoming library materials for inclusion in the State Library collection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

35% Copy Cataloging

Performs cataloging functions in the Library’s Alma integrated library system, including copy cataloging and original templatebased record creation for materials. Searches the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) bibliographic utility for bibliographic records. Creates original or modifies existing bibliographic, holding, and item records according to these established standards:

• Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) description

• Resource Description and Access (RDA) 

• MARC 21 bibliographic and holdings

• OCLC guidelines

• Local State Library guidelines

30% Receiving and Processing Library Materials

Receives, checks-in, and processes periodicals, continuations, books, newspapers, microfilm, and other library materials. Claims missing issues. Solves check-in problems regarding materials with relevant Technical Services staff when discrepancies arise. Assists with troubleshooting of check-in and claiming tasks, initiates followup action, and updates records as required when responses are received. Communicates with vendors and publishers when discrepancies arise. Returns unwanted materials or incorrect materials. Processes library materials by applying barcodes, spine labels, dust jacket covers, and other tasks as needed to prepare items for use.

20% Record and Collection Maintenance

Updates bibliographic, holding, and item records to accurately reflect library holdings. Participates in shelf reading and retrospective cataloging projects.

5% Electronic Resource Maintenance

Adds, tests, and updates access information about online databases and electronic journals in the library's catalog in support of the Library's Digital First initiatives.

5% Administrative

Participates in Technical Services section meetings and activities. Keeps statistics and reports on cataloging, receiving, and processing activities. Assists in training new employees in the Technical Services section.

5% Marginal Functions

Participates in State Library study groups and serves on StateLibrary committees, especially the committees implementing the Library’s strategic plan. Assists the Supervising Librarian II with

identifying new programs, services, and workflows to support the Library’s Digital First initiatives. Keeps the procedure manual up-todate with current and revised procedures. Gives recommendations to Supervising Librarian II on improved methods of records control. 

Sacramento - California State Library - Librarian, Digital Publications (GPS)

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=330280

Salary

$5,260.00 - $6,586.00 per Month

Close Date

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2022

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Principal Librarian and under the lead of the Senior Librarian for GPS (Digital Publications), the incumbent serves in a technical services, outreach, and instruction role for the variety of programs and services offered by the digital publications team and the Government Publications Section of the California State Library. This position also provides reference and research services to library patrons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

35% Technical Services: 

Performs original cataloging, copy cataloging, and metadata creation tasks. Assigns accurate subject headings and authority records following professional practices and industry standards for the development of metadata and bibliographic information. Schedules website crawls and creates, assigns, and enriches descriptive metadata for webpages and social media accounts captured by the Government Publications Section to improve searchability and improve discovery of these resources. Assists the Senior Librarian with resolving complex issues with cataloging and metadata creation.

35% Outreach and Instruction:

Provides virtual and in-person instruction for other state agencies and the general public, teaching classes on searching and navigating the California State Library’s collections of digital government documents. Creates written and video tutorials for searching and navigating relevant sources for digital government

publications. Develops social media posts, writes newsletter articles and participates in outreach and marketing campaigns as a representative of the digital publications team.

20% Reference: 

Provides reference services to state employees, members of the public, and to other libraries. This service involves in-person, telephone, e-mail, and other online transactions.

5% Digitization: 

Assists with technical aspects of the California state and local depository collections and programs.

5% Committees and Special Projects: 

Participates in State Library study groups and serves on State Library committees. Provides research and

reports as requested by the librarian supervisor, the Chief of State Library Services, Assistant Chief, and the State Librarian. 

Sacramento - California State Library - Librarian, Patent and Trademark Resource Center (GPS)

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=330278

Salary

$5,260.00 - $6,586.00 per Month

Close Date

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2022

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Job Description: Under the supervision of a Principal Librarian and under the lead of the Senior Librarian for Federal Documents, the incumbent serves as the lead staff member for the Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), plans and participates in outreach activities for the PTRC and Government Publications Section (GPS), performs support activities for the State Library's Federal depository operations, assists with Federal regional depository activities, and provides reference service to State Library patrons. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

35% PTRC Program Management and Outreach:

Serves as the lead staff member managing the day-to-day activities of the Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Communicates with USPTO staff, attends PTRC meetings, attends and conducts training for staff and the public, and assists members of the public with their PTRC-related inquiries and research. Additionally, this position is responsible for planning and conducting outreach activities to promote and grow the PTRC program and Government Publications as a whole.

35% FDLP Support, Cataloguing, and Collection Management:

Conducts support activities for the Federal Depository Library program, including but not limited to cataloging, quality control checks on Federal bibliographic records, offer and disposal list processing, technical troubleshooting, and helping to rectify Superintendent of Documents (SuDoc) classification conflicts. Catalogs library materials from other sections of the State Library as needed.

20% Reference: 

Provides reference services to state employees, members of the public, and other libraries. This service involves inperson, telephone, e-mail, and other online transactions.

5% Digitization: 

Assists with technical aspects of the California state and local depository collections and programs.

5% Committees and Special Projects: 

Participates in State Library study groups and serves on State Library committees. Provides research and reports as requested by the librarian supervisor, the Chief of State Library Services, Assistant Chief, and the State Librarian. 

Oroville - Butte College - Library Technician Senior (2 positions)

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/buttecc/jobs/3744024-0/library-technician-senior-2-positions

Salary

$4,447.35 - $5,420.37 Monthly

Close Date

11/7/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Butte College Library is recruiting two Library Technician Senior positions.

The Library Technician Seniors are responsible for the technical, service, and support areas of the Library. Working closely with Butte College Librarians, responsibilities split between the two positions include ordering, cataloging, and processing of all library materials using the Library Services Platform. These positions manage all ordering for the library, including subscriptions, supplies and individual staff requests, working with outside vendors, preparing invoices for payments, and receiving shipments. Other duties include gathering and reporting statistics related to library usage; assisting faculty, staff, and students in the use of our LSP; providing back-up to Circulation; assisting in technical support of computer hardware and software; processing incoming and outgoing interlibrary loans via OCLC WorldShare, overseeing databases, interlibrary loan and periodicals/newspapers, and serving on District Committees when needed.

These are senior level positions working under limited direct supervision. Candidates should have excellent organization skills and a thorough working knowledge of cataloging, Library Service Platforms, and Library workflow.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

(The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. The essential duties of the class are indicated with an asterisk *.)

*1. Evaluates, identifies, implements and organizes library information sources using specialized library management software and related resources to include daily area oversight of the library’s computerized integrated library management system.

*2. Organizes area work methods and procedures for library management system, including but not limited to, establishing and maintaining system use procedures, identifying system errors or problems, providing basic technical troubleshooting of system and/or referring the problem to the appropriate area(s) for assistance.

*3. Utilizes and maintains Library Services section of the District’s help desk software and database to report and monitor library’s technical work requests to repair, install, service and/or configure network user hardware of software needs.

*4. Receives vendor quotes or bides; places orders and/or requests for library materials, i.e., books, journals and supplies through written purchase orders or the vendor’s online order interface; uses the vendor’s online order management interface to monitor status of orders; contacts vendors regarding reports or problem statuses, receives and verifies vendor’s shipments; prepares invoices for payment.

*5. Maintains bibliographic database, cataloging newly accessioned materials using computer software applications and other specialized databases, including the OCLC National database of Machine Readable Catalog library records and Internet resources.

*6. Verifies bibliographic information and adapts records to meet local and District professional standards; assigns Library of Congress call numbers to materials as necessary.

*7. Performs cataloging of newly acquired library materials and maintains database of materials for inventory control purposes.

*8. Assists in recommending and developing new policies and procedures that improve assigned area’s overall efficiency and quality of service.

*9. Assists in the development of the library budget and grant proposals; prepares budget reports and projections as requested and assists the administrator in other related budgetary matters.

*10. Utilizes the library automation system’s report management capabilities to develop area reports and statistics; compiles and prepares for presentation library resources and database usage statistics; assists the administrator with the preparation of various annual and/or mandatory State or national reports, such as IPEDS, accreditation, etc.

*11. Performs special technical level assignments and projects at the direction of the administrator, to include special library programs, funding issues, material research, technical processing services, and training of Library Technician and student employees in specialized tasks assigned.

*12. Performs journey-level library technician work as assigned, including circulation and reference duties, oversees the shelving and processing of materials, responds to library specific questions and needs of faculty, staff and students.

*13. Assists patrons and library staff in using integrated library management system and related informational resources and equipment, including but not limited to, providing general orientation to new users, specialized groups or classes.

14. Provides administrative support of the Director as requested.

15. May serve on a variety of District committees as requested.

16. May perform other duties as assigned.

Camarillo - CSU Channel Islands - Outreach and Engagement Librarian

https://jobs.csuci.edu/en-us/job/519744/outreach-and-engagement-librarian

Salary 

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

Close Date

Open until filled

About the Position:

The Outreach & Engagement Librarian works with the CSU Channel Islands campus to strategically plan and coordinate the Library’s efforts in designing and implementing effective and innovative library programming to engage the campus community in a collaborative and equitable fashion. The Outreach & Engagement Librarian works closely with librarians, staff, faculty, and university partners to lead and develop Library initiatives that support student success, equity, recruitment, and retention for all students, including historically underrepresented student populations.

At the heart of this position is a chance to harness evidence from a growing body of retention and library research that suggests that academic libraries have a positive impact on student outcomes. Reporting to the Head of Instruction, Engagement, & Assessment, this position supports student-centered learning, focusing on coordinating the Library’s efforts to build library research skills and engage students with the tools of scholarship. The Outreach & Engagement Librarian builds relationships internally with Library faculty and staff, as well as with both academic and non-academic units across campus to raise awareness about the various ways that the library can serve as an essential partner in facilitating the success of our diverse body of undergraduate students.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

Master of Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years’ full-time professional experience in an academic library setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic vision and leadership in the area of coordinating outreach efforts, and leading the library in intentional design of programming and partnerships with a focus on proactive inclusivity and equity.
• Experience with needs assessment and program development, and the ability to provide leadership in project management.
• Evidence of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work successfully in a complex, dynamic, and diverse environment with competing demands.
• Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse campus population.’
• Evidence of effective cross-cultural interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. multicultural competencies), applied to relationships, and service to campus and local communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with a student-centered outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead effectively in a team environment.
• Applicants should demonstrate the commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of how they would successfully mentor minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian, and Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing intentional programming and creating collaborative partnerships to support student learning, success, and equity.
• Evidence of cultivating relationships with faculty, students, staff, and community members to encourage collaborative partnerships.
• Experience teaching library instruction to a diverse student body.
• Experience providing reference and research services to a diverse population.
• Dedication to research and scholarship in the field of library and information sciences.
• Responsibilities:
• Provides vision and leadership in mapping and coordinating Library outreach efforts
• Works with the unit head to draft and maintain a strategic plan for Library outreach efforts, including determining specific goals and iterative assessment for those efforts;
• Collaboratively leads the Library program in the intentional design of coordinated Library programming;
• Cultivates relationships with Library colleagues, faculty, students, staff, and community members to encourage collaborative partnerships that promote inclusivity, learning, diversity and equity in library programming
• In communication with unit head, leads needs assessments, assessment of outreach initiatives, and participates in assessment of university-wide initiatives
• Collaborates with library units and leads efforts to publicize and market library services, programs, and resources, including managing the Library’s social media outlets
• Coordinates the Library's presence at campus outreach events, including campus orientations and new student events
• Designs exhibits, public programming, social networking, and other innovative techniques to engage a diverse student community
• Works with colleagues and students to foster creative and intellectual collaboration with the academic and co-curricular life of the University to generate engagement with the library’s collections, staff, and services
• Develops programming to promote student and faculty scholarship and use of the Library’s resources
• Collaborates with other university units in support of student success, diversity, recruitment, and retention initiatives
• Works with campus, local and regional off-campus partners to create collaborative relationships that contribute to recruitment and student learning
• Works directly with faculty in the development of the collections, Information literacy classes, and research guides in assigned subject areas.
• Provide public service, including reference shifts, research consultations, and outreach to the campus community per assigned areas, and the creation and development of digital content.
• Engage in professional and scholarly activities and service to the University (e.g. university-wide committees, etc.), the Library, and the profession.
• Pursues scholarship as expected of a tenure-track position