The Berkeley Campus Library supports the curricular, research, and classroom technology needs of three master’s level programs in Arts and Consciousness, Marriage and Family Therapy and Museum Studies. The collection includes 7,000 books, 90 videos and access to the full text of over 35,000 online journals and 50,000 e-books.

Reporting to the Branch Librarian, the Library Assistant provides library circulation services and basic reference support in the library, and media technology support in the classrooms, library and computer labs. The Library Assistant performs circulation functions using Millennium library system and may assist with shelving, serials check-in and other circulation tasks as assigned. In the absence of the Librarian, the Assistant provides basic reference assistance and helps patrons search the library catalog and research databases. The Library Assistant is also responsible for ensuring the proper function, use and check-out of digital arts, photographic and other creative audio visual equipment. Media technology responsibilities also include providing classroom AV set-up, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and providing instruction on equipment use to faculty, students, and guest presenters.

The requirements of this position include a Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of college plus a library technician certificate. Familiarity with the Library of Congress Classification system and Millennium integrated library system and database searching is highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications include experience with creative audio visual equipment and its maintenance, including video cameras, still photography (both liquid and digital), sound and lighting equipment; experience with audio and visual presentation equipment including LED projectors, media presentation hardware and software, slides, audio, and internet; knowledge of both Mac and Windows operating systems;  experience with digital arts software, preferably Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools and a variety of CD and DVD creation packages and Microsoft Office Suite and email proficiency.

Review of applications will begin immediately will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references by email to HRRecruiter@jfku.edu with Berkeley Library Assistant in the subject line or by fax to 925.969.3451 or mail to:

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
John F. Kennedy University
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

• Supervise the activities and work flow of approximately 20 student employees, including hiring and training, preparing work schedules and assignments, and revising and developing training materials.
• Supervise all circulation activities and procedures including fines and billing, holds, renewals, searches for missing books, etc. using the Innovative Interfaces Millennium system. Investigate and resolve circulation problems and complaints as necessary.
• Supervise the Library’s course reserve and electronic reserve operation, including scanning materials for online access, creation of catalog records, and close coordination with faculty to ensure timely processing of materials.
• Provide a basic level of referral and information service.
• Compile statistics and assist in special projects.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

More job details and application information. 

For the complete job announcement, please visit http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/jcoll.html

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by December 20, 2011.

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian to lead the Library’s research and teaching initiatives supporting Slavic and East European Studies, and to manage the Library’s collection exchange program.

For the complete job announcement please visit http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/slavic.html

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by December 16, 2011.

CHECK OUT SCIENCE is a series of science kits that children and their families would be able to check from their libraries, just like they would check out a book. This is a new way for families to explore science at home. The great news is that THESE KITS ARE TOTALLY FREE available for your patrons. Contact them for a kick off event, to launch these science kits at your branch with a science festival. They are recruiting libraries that might be interested on this project, so please help us spread the word among other librarians.

More information is http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/#3

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years experience in an academic library demonstrating knowledge and understanding of circulation, resource sharing and interlibrary loan/document delivery, or the demonstrated equivalent gained through experience in an academic sciences library. Successful supervisory experience. Commitment to providing high-quality public service within a flexible and continually evolving academic library environment. Ability to apply new technologies to library services. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated creative approaches to problem solving. Ability to work cooperatively and to foster teamwork.

Preferred: Health Sciences background.

To apply, email cover letter, resume, names & contact information of 3 current references along with completed online application (found at www.pacific.edu/hr) or apply in person at Department of Human Resources, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211. Competitive compensation package including tuition remission. Pacific is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce.

We promise that this will be a very worthwhile program! We hope to see you there!

Theme: Going Virtual – Thriving in the New Paradigm
Date: November 8, 2011
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Place: Preservation Park in Oakland (Bart accessible)

Workshop will include the following three educational segments:

How To Be Competitive in Today’s Economy
Speaker: Jill Klees, Employment Specialist, San Jose State University

Working on Virtual Environments: The HP Experience
Speakers: Martha Lyons, Distinguished Technologist at Hewlett-Packard Labs and Sue Charles, Research Analyst, Hewlett-Packard

Virtual Reference Teams – Best Practices for Demonstrative Value
Speakers: Tracey Pardo, Cooley; Jeremy Sullivan, DLA Piper; Betsy Chessler, Morrison & Foerster; and Carolyn Lundin, Winston & Strawn

After the official workshop program has concluded, there will also be an opportunity for attendees to get together in groups and eat at local restaurants to both network and have more conversations about the workshop.  An annotated list of local restaurants will be made available thanks to the Networking Committee.  There will also be a continental breakfast for all attendees in the morning.

Click here to go to the registration form. http://nocall.org/calendararchive/2011/2011_FallWorkshop.pdf

The cost for NOCALL members to attend is $35 and the registration deadline is November 7th.

Registration forms and payments should be sent to: Claudia CookAlameda County Law Library125 12th StreetOakland, CA  94607Claudia.Cook@acgov.org  Any payments not made in advance will also be accepted at the door.  Checks should be made payable to NOCALL.

Community Library Managers are responsible for day-to-day administration and operation of a full service community library. Responsibilities include applying individual judgment and influence to manage human, financial and physical resources in a community library and supervise the activities of professional, technical and/or clerical level positions involved in library support and service activities; Plan, develop and implement community library goals, objectives, policies and procedures; collaborate with City staff in the planning and development of library programs and services; assess community library needs and formulate proposals and policies and other duties as assigned.

All candidates are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at www.cccounty.us and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications as defined above.

For more information and to apply for this position: https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1318593585805 and submit resume, cover letter and references to: emily.stambaugh@ucop.edu.

This librarian will provide direct reference/research help in person and online to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Holy Names University community. Also assists with circulation duties when needed. Other tasks may include updating resource guides (Libguides), assisting with library events, or other activities in support of the library’s mission.

Required:

•  Masters of Library and Information Science
• At least one year experience providing reference in an academic setting
• Customer service experience and demonstrated ease in working with faculty, students, and staff
• Tact, enthusiasm, and optimism
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with Libguides and various electronic databases
• Availability to work Saturdays and one evening per week

To apply, email resume to hr@hnu.edu

For more about the institution, see http://library.hnu.edu