Friday, June 1, 2012

Yuba Community College District - Library Technical Assistant

http://php.yccd.edu/hr/jobs.php?type=classified

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Circulate library, media, distance learning and career/transfer center materials; process materials for circulation; prepare overdue notices and repair damaged books. (E)
• Catalog print and non-print materials for the main campus and off-campus centers including original cataloging and card preparation using acceptable cataloging tools. (E)
• Oversee and participate in the District Distance Learning programs for an assigned campus location; provide and maintain related information materials and brochures; oversee exams and scheduling as directed. (E)
• Provide orientation and training to students and staff in use of library materials; conduct library orientation tours using multi-media programs. (E)
• Read a variety of library related articles and book reviews to provide recommendations to the Librarian regarding future acquisitions, changes in policies and procedures, equipment and organization. (E)
• Implement and coordinate inter-library loan policies; assist patrons requesting special material. (E)
• Train and provide work direction to student assistants in the processing of library materials; establish procedures and priorities and review work for accuracy. (E)
• Coordinate and participate in the repair, maintenance and requisition of audio-visual equipment; conduct periodic inventories; provide equipment to classrooms for instructional purposes. (E)
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files including circulation records, outstanding materials and fines, interlibrary loan records, media inventories and others. (E)
• Remove obsolete or unused materials from the library collection periodically; direct the annual inventory process. (E)
• Assist students and staff at the reference desk; provide information to research projects.
• Prepare subject bibliographies for instructors as requested.
• Represent the library on committees for the Mountain Valley Library System as assigned.
• Perform special projects and conduct special research as directed.
• Prepare bindery orders semi-annually.
• Solicit, schedule and coordinate a variety of library exhibits regularly throughout the year.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Sacramento - Caltrans - Supervising Librarian II

http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=486259

Under the direction of the Chief, Office of Business Services and Security, a Staff Services Manager II, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the operation of the Transportation Library in Sacramento. The incumbent supervises the work of librarians and other employees; prepares annual budget requests, budget change proposals, and progress reports as required; and administers contracts related to library services. The incumbent hires, instructs, and evaluates library staff members, determines staff development needs and prepares training plans. The incumbent prepares and maintains library strategic, collection development and technology plans, and monitors services and statistics to ensure level of service to library users. The incumbent takes an active part in the Caltrans Historical Preservation Program and provides professional guidance for Caltrans historical preservation efforts. The incumbent serves as part of the Division of Business, Facilities, and Security management team and contributes to management efforts as appropriate. Involvement in professional organizations and efforts relating to transportation libraries is required.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Sacramento Public Library - Library Associate - Volunteer Coordinator

https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=12111&kw=

Close Date: Jun 15, 2012
Salary: $20.05 - $26.87 Hourly

Non-Exempt; Represented Position
Filing deadline 5pm, June 15, 2012
$20.05 per hour - $ 26.87 per hour

The Sacramento Public Library is building a new future and transforming the library into our community’s most valued resource. We are seeking a motivated and skilled candidate who will assist in creating and implementing a new vision for Sacramento Public Library’s Volunteer Services. The successful Volunteer Services Coordinator is a strong and effective communicator with proven skills in managing projects, recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers. The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic and growing library service, is flexible, and is energized by change. This candidate approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving.  A strong sense of humor is essential, and our organizational values of innovation, respect, excellence, accountability and dedication should resonate with the successful candidate’s personal values.

Requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree and experience recruiting, training and coaching volunteers, and knowledge and experience in outreach methods. Comfort in using online tools, resources and social media is essential, as well as clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience speaking in front of small and large groups.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Sacramento Region - Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District - Library Media Technician

http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=419941&countyID=31


Sonoma State University - Instruction and Outreach Librarian

http://sonoma.edu/aa/fa/POAs/POA%20103451a.pdf

DUTIES OF THE POSITION
The University Library is seeking a creative, dynamic and energetic individual to join our faculty. The
successful candidate will be passionate about user-centered library services. This person must have a keen
interest in teaching, both in-person and in an online environment, especially to undergraduates. Our new
team member will have a strong public services orientation with the aptitude needed to build consensus, as
well as a commitment to learning new skills and trying new things. This position will provide a fun and
challenging opportunity for the right person to explore a variety of directions for professional growth and
development.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit (in electronic format only):
● Letter of Application
● Complete and current Curriculum Vitae
● Contact information, including email addresses, for three references
● Official transcripts are required at the time of hire
Sonoma State is required to collect and report race and ethnicity data to comply with State, Federal, and University reporting requirements. Please complete the Voluntary Self-Identification Form
Please email all application documents to facultysearch@sonoma.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications should be emailed to facultysearch@sonoma.edu and received by Friday, June 15, 2012.
Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu
Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Paula Hammett, Chair, Search Committee
E-mail: hammett@sonoma.edu
Phone: (707) 664-3912

This blog is generally on hiatus over the summer...

I will not be posting many jobs this summer, but things should pick up again in August.

Here are a few sources of job listings you might want to check out in the mean time:

City and county job opportunities such as the Personnel Department of Placer County.

CalOpps has listings from city and county governments throughout the state of California.

USAJOBS for federal job openings.

I've received quite a few listings from the Simply Hired website.

EdJoin.org has educational job listings.

The Chronicle of Higher Education has quite a few academic job listings.

You can set up a profile in many of these sites and they will email you job postings.

Have a good summer.

Oakland Public Library - Senior Librarians


Library Recruitment:
Senior Librarian Positions,
Open from May 21, 2012 until June 8, 2012

Come and be a part of a passionate, people-oriented, multi-cultural team of librarians and support staff who represent the Oakland Public Library’s commitment to service and vision for lifelong learning.

The Oakland Public Library seeks energetic, talented, and dedicated team players who are enthusiastic about serving the citizens of the City of Oakland by delivering excellent customer service, upholding their public services commitment to our patrons, and by making a difference in the lives of library users.

The Oakland Public Library has a Main Library, 16 neighborhood branches, an African American Museum & Library, and an Adult Literacy Program. We currently employ approximately 430 employees and offer an attractive salary and benefits package for full-time and permanent part-time civil service employees.

Job Details:

The Oakland Public Library currently has four Senior Librarian vacancies: Cataloging (selective certification required), Collection Management, Community Relations (selective certification required), and the Dimond Branch Library. The eligibility list established from this examination may be used to fill other vacancies that may occur.

The Senior Librarian may be responsible for the full range of librarian duties including classification and cataloging; reference materials, readers advisory, collection management, community relations, program development, implementation and evaluation, including service to diverse populations including children, young adult and non-English speaking individuals; The Senior Librarian will also plan, coordinate and perform as a working supervisor to other professional librarians and provide supervision to Librarian I and II personnel and  paraprofessional and clerical staff.

The salary range for the Senior Librarian classification is $35.54 per hour – 43.64 per hour, 37.5 hour work week (Currently, there is an avg. of one mandatory business shutdown day per month.). 

How To Apply
City of Oakland application documents may be obtained in person or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope and request to the Department of Human Resources Management, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA  94612-2019.  You may also call (510) 238-3112 for information. 

You may access a copy of the full job announcement and instructions on how to apply at:  City of Oakland Employment Opportunities.

The application deadline is Friday, June 8, 2012 at 5 pm. 

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the Senior Librarian classification, as follows:

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable:

Education:  Master’s degree in library sciences from an American Library Association accredited graduate school.   
ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience comparable to Librarian II in the City of Oakland.

Licenses:  Possession of a valid California Driver’s License OR demonstrated ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties is highly desirable. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method of traveling to the various locations required.

Additional Qualifications:  There is a selective certification process for the following 2 vacancies: Cataloging and Community Relations

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese are desirable.

Job Announcements are also available at the Oakland Public Library Main Library (125 14th Street) on the 2nd floor in the Financial & Administrative Services Office. For your convenience, the Financial & Administrative Services Office is open

Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm to obtain application materials or to ask for assistance with this civil service employment process. 

For additional assistance, please contact the Oakland Public Library Human Resources Manager, Crystal Ramie-Adams, at 510-238-6716 or cramie@oaklandnet.com .

Come and see what the Oakland Public Library has to offer, and apply for civil service employment at www.oaklandlibrary.org. Come experience our diverse communities and realize the many possibilities!


Oakland Public Library
CITY OF OAKLAND
Your City. Your Career.