Monday, November 30, 2020

Remote Vacancies Throughout the US

California State University East Bay has created a spreadsheet of Remote Vacancies throughout the US.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRnGWwEeYo7LEKiGMaRI7vGtz-CS9aTg4r6c8gsaNM_gMfK2wxZwynT-MTdZHLegMqMwNj0VugftnvM/pubhtml

You do not need to be a student to apply for these jobs, they are open to all.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Aptos - Cabrillo College - Lead Library Specialist

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cabrilloedu/jobs/2860270/lead-library-specialist

Salary


 $3,647 to $4,021 per month; maximum initial salary step placement

Close Date


10/23/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description


This full-time, 11 months per year, Lead Library Specialist position provides lead supervision and oversees and participates in the day-to-day functions of Library Public Services Circulation operations including hiring, training and supervising Circulation support student employees; interprets, explains and enforces library policies and procedures; works in a lead capacity for assigned classified library personnel; collabor­ates with library faculty and staff to develop and provide library public services to students, staff, faculty and community members; and perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties


  • Provides input in selecting and training employees that support the library’s Circulation operations; provides day-to-day lead work guidance and coordination to other Classified staff and student employees; assigns, schedules and monitors work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with District, department and regulatory requirements and standards; monitors workflow to ensure that deadlines are being met in an optimal manner; provides information, instruc­tion and training on work procedures and the use of equipment and material; writes or updates student job descriptions; conducts safety training and ensures appropriate safe work practices are being observed; assists in ensuring a fair, open and inclusive work environment in accordance with the District’s mission, goals and values.
  • Plans, oversees and coordinates the library’s day-to-day Circulation operation; establishes priorities, creates schedules and assigns shifts based on availability; verifies and processes timecards; oversees the ongoing maintenance of current library information, procedures, documentation and training materials on Library operations including fulfillment elements of Library system software, circulation procedures and processes, emergency preparedness and coordination with Library faculty.
  • Coordinates the setup, opening and closing of the library for daily patron services and ensures that the Circulation desk is staffed on an ongoing basis, including evenings and weekends; trains staff on use of the alarm system.
  • Assists in general circulation services including: retrieval of periodicals and handling the receipt of library fine payments, examining and assessing items for damages, and mending books and other materials; oversees student billing processes.
  • Explains Circulation policies and procedures to students and faculty, administration, vendors and other libraries; responds to patron requests for information and materials, referring questions of a more technical or reference nature to professional staff; identifies and resolves problems such as patron complaints, lost materials, non-receipt of ordered library resources or breach of security situations; refers difficult or unusual problems to appropriate professional staff members.  
  • Anticipates development of new services responsive to changes in library resources, their formats or how resources are delivered, and assists in the planning and implementation of departmental proce­dures, policies and regulations.  
  • Coordinates and facilitates the interlibrary loan process; searches, matches and places inter-library loan borrowing requests for students, staff and faculty using the OCLC Worldshare system; pro­cesses and circulates borrowed materials; ensures adherence to copyright compliance guidelines for all inter-library loan requests; investigates and bills libraries for lost or missing loaned items following established procedures.
  • Maintains records of circulation, intra-library loans, periodicals, database usage, student attendance and hours and long-overdue fines and holds; collects, verifies and compiles data from various sources for monthly and annual reports, accredita­tion and program reviews; conducts standard research and prepares ad-hoc reports as required.
  • Operates a variety of standard and library-specific office equipment, computer systems and software including OCLC Worldshare and the library’s ILC system.
  • Plans materials storage and stack space.
  • Coordinates the library’s social media accounts and presence.
  • Participates in a variety of special projects and services including library system migration projects.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabi­lity, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. 

Minimum Qualifications


  • Two (2) years of college-level coursework, preferably in library science or library technology
  • Three (3) years of public service experi­ence in a library setting with at least one year overseeing the work of others
Please note: Additional years of education may be substituted for the minimum years of experience on a year-to-year basis for up to two (2) years.

Desirable: Experience in an academic library setting.

Knowledge of:


  • Advanced terminology and practices applicable to performing paraprofessional work in an academic or public library.
  • Principles of lead supervision and training.
  • Practices and procedures used in a library’s public services circulation operation.
  • Inter-library loan procedures.
  • Public desk etiquette and methods of providing information.
  • Practices and procedures of library collection management including acquisition of library and media materials.
  • Computerized cataloging, bibliographical and circulation system databases.
  • Laws, rules and regulations relating to library records retention.
  • Standard principles and practices of the Library of Congress classification system.
  • Provisions of copyright laws.
  • Inventory methods and practices applicable to a library.
  • Operation and uses of library equipment, systems and support tools, including standard reference tools and materials.
  • Basic methods and techniques for troubleshooting and resolving computer hardware and software problems. 

Skills and Abilities to:


  • Interpret, apply and explain library rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
  • Perform technical duties using OCLC, the library’s ILC and other software to circulate library materials.
  • Recruit, train and provide work guidance to other classified staff and student employees.
  • Establish work priorities, schedules and timelines.
  • Gather statistics, generate reports and monitor interlibrary loans.
  • Perform updates to online databases to reflect overdue and delinquent library patrons.
  • Assist students and others in the use of library materials and equipment.
  • Maintain compliance with access to District data and information systems.
  • Resolve conflicts and solve problems in a professional manner.
  • Work collaboratively with members of the library and other departments to provide a variety of library public services.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Operate a computer and use standard business software.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Los Altos Hills - Foothill - De Anza Community College District - PT Substitute Librarian

https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/95?c=fhda

Salary


For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: http://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Close Date


Continuous

Duties and Responsibilities


Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades.

In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.

Serve as a substitute librarian; provide reference and public service to students, faculty, and staff.  Utilize print and electronic resources.  Conduct library orientations and perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


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.

Minimum Qualifications for this position as defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division, Chancellor’s Office, California Community Colleges which can be located at the website below:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/AA/MinQuals/MinimumQualificationsHandbook2012_2014.pdf

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Sonora - Columbia College - Adjunct Faculty Librarian

https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/postings/4286 

Salary

The Hourly Range: $58.21 – $93.06

Doctorate Range: $68.60 to 95.51

Close Date


Continuous

Job Description


To cover for the full time Faculty Librarian during her tenure as Senate Elect. There are no set dates or times established. This will be an as needed basis. The Librarian’s tenure as Senate Elect begins Summer 2014 and will continue until Summer 2015. (The Senate Elect position is 20% overload.)

Assist students with reference questions and conduct bibliographic instruction (B.I.)for a wide range of classes. May need to assist at circulation desk checking in and out materials. Bibliographic Instruction is conducted at the request of the instructor, hence; no established times are available at this moment. Instruction takes place any time of the day and evening. (The librarian conducted 82 B.I’s 2013-14).

Qualifications


Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program) OR a California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject OR the equivalent.

Familiarity with subscription databases, such as Gale and Ebsco, is strongly desired.

Modesto - Modesto Junior College - Adjunct Faculty Librarian

 https://yosemite.peopleadmin.com/postings/4294

Salary


The Hourly Range: $58.21 – $93.06
Doctorate Range: $68.60 to 95.51

Close Date


Continuous

Job Description


Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking an adjunct librarian to be in an on-going pool or to substitute as needed. Hours can include evenings or weekends. MJC librarians teach effective research strategies in print and online resources and provide reference services in a multimedia environment to students and faculty.

Assist students with reference questions and conduct bibliographic instruction (B.I.)for a wide range of classes. May need to assist at circulation desk checking in and out materials. Bibliographic Instruction is conducted at the request of the instructor; hence, no established times are available at this moment. Instruction takes place any time of the day and evening. Some collection development may be needed.

Qualifications


Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program) OR a California Community College Instructor credential appropriate to the subject OR the equivalent.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; familiarity with information compentency/literacy concepts and programs; experience providing instruction in an academic library and in the classroom; experience teaching classes utilizing effective search strategies to access resources; awareness of various learning styles and teaching strategies; enthusiastic approach to working collaboratively with students and faculty; willingness to facilitate students’ learning by working to develop varied and innovative learning environments; interest in promoting library services to a multicultural population; experience with HTML, multimedia and presentation software; experience with Libguides and various electronic databases, such as Gale and EBSCO; excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills; knowledge of AACRII revised, RDA, Library of Congress subject headings, MARC format, OCLC; experience with collection development.

Visalia/Tulare/Hanford - College of the Sequoias Community College District - Adjunct Librarian

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/2057085/z-adjunct-librarian-library-sciences-department?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Salary


$54.26 - $67.14 Hourly

Close Date


Continuous

Job Description


College of the Sequoias Community College District is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to serve as librarians within its Learning Resource Center. 

Adjunct faculty assignments may include weekend and/or evening classes at the Visalia Campus, the Hanford Educational Center, or the Tulare College Center.

Adjunct faculty applications which meet the required minimum qualifications are kept on file for one year from the date the application is received.   
 
Adjunct faculty positions are temporary positions and do not accrue rights to tenure.

Job Duties


Under the general direction of a dean or director, adjunct librarians will provide library services to students.

Qualifications


To work as an adjunct faculty member at the College of the Sequoias, you must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

These minimum qualifications may be found within the "Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges" ("MQ's Handbook") located at: http://www.cos.edu/About/HumanResources/Pages/Minimum-Qualifications.aspx 
 
If, after reviewing the "MQ's Handbook", you still have questions if you are qualified to work as an adjunct faculty member at the College of the Sequoias, please call the Human Resources Office at (559) 730-3776.

Los Altos Hills - Foothill-De Anza Community College District - Part-time Librarian

 https://www.cccregistry.org/jobs/JobDesc.aspx?JobDescID=137524&attachment=98613

Salary


For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: http://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Close Date


Until filled

Job Description


Part time librarians provide general reference service and instruction on the use of print and electronic resources.

Part-time faculty may also have opportunities to participate in various campus and staff development activities and are encouraged to be involved in the larger College or District community. Part-time faculty may be eligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additional assignments, and professional development events.

Duties and Responsibilities


Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Conduct library orientations
  • Participate in collection development
  • Teach Library credit courses
  • Participate in the development and delivery of public programs
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include the performance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties as assigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timely submission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expected to participate in the assessment of their performance, including administrative and student evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications


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.

Minimum Qualifications for this position as defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges published by the Academic Affairs Division, Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges which can be located at the website below: