Please join them on Wednesday, August 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Jillian’s in the Metreon. Alex Cherian will speak about developing access to moving image collections, including using creative approaches to funding and partnerships when operating on a restricted budget. His presentation will cover the early development of online access to collections, access and preservation workflow, digital restoration, promotion, and copyright issues.

Program registration is $25 for members; $30 for non-members; and $20 for students, retired, or unemployed. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, August 4.

Job details and application instructions.

This is not a sales position in the traditional sense as the Internet Archive was founded as a non profit and is both a vendor and a partner to our participating institutions; although the ideal candidate is adept at prospecting, generating interest in the service, and closing business.

Archive-It enables our 130+ library and archive partners to capture and manage the highest quality content from the web.  Internet Archive is a 501 c (3) and was founded in 1996 as a Digital Library.  First deployed in 2006, Archive-It partner institutions include University libraries, State Archives/Libraries, NGO’s, Museums, Public Libraries and Federal Institutions.

The ideal candidate for this position is resourceful, flexible, highly collaborative and has a strong commitment to the goals and values of the Internet Archive mission. Experience working with Libraries, Archives, Museums and other memory institutions is highly desirable.

Job details and application instructions.

One of San Francisco’s unique gems is the Mechanics’ Institute, tucked away behind the McKesson building near the foot of Post Street. Originally created in the wake of the Gold Rush to offer technical education for all those scruffy dudes coming down from the Sierras empty-handed, the Institute’s current building, constructed in the wake of the 1906 earthquake, is an architectural treasure that houses a chess room, a cafe and event space, and a members-only library with two magnificent reading rooms. The big, comfy arm-chairs are reason enough to join, let alone the knowledgeable librarians and the quarter-million books available to check out – it’s basically the cheapest, least snooty private club in town.

If you just want to check the place out, Thursday’s day-long celebration of the building’s centennial includes tours, refreshments and a variety of talks about San Francisco history.

Mechanics’ Institute Library
Centennial Celebration
57 Post Street
Thursday, July 15 2010
12:00pm – 8:00pm

http://www.ggu.edu/about/Employment

And review the “Job Application Procedure” section of the web page.

Job Number: 901
Title: Research Instruction Librarian
Department: University Library
Class: Full-Time
Position Type: Exempt Staff
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Upon eligibility, employees may participate in the benefits plans available, such as medical/dental/vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plans, tuition remission, paid sick leave and vacation.
Post-Date: 2010-04-01
Deadline: Open until filled.

BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB
As a member of the University Library Team, this librarian will:

• Coordinate the University Library’s research instruction program, working collegially with others to promote information literacy in the Golden Gate University community through varied in-person and online instruction settings, assignment development, and higher-level curricular planning as available
• Maintain awareness of current information literacy concepts and practices, as well as new and innovative instruction and instructional assessment techniques
• Provide reference and instruction to Golden Gate University students, faculty, staff, corporate and alumni members at all locations, including those affiliated with the University via CyberCampus
• Work with other library staff members and faculty to evaluate, select, and deselect materials in all relevant media
• Participate in library outreach, planning, assessment, and evaluation
• Collaborate with other staff in peer training and staff development
• Serve as the library’s subject specialist and liaison for assigned disciplines (to be determined based on candidate’s experience and organizational needs) and maintain effective communication with faculty in liaison areas
• Participate in other projects as assigned by the Library Director

Schedule includes evening reference shifts, and one or more weekend days per month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This librarian is responsible for the University Library’s research instruction program. As instruction coordinator, this librarian works collegially with others in the following areas:

Research Instruction Program Coordinator:

• Coordinates all library instruction. Working with a team of reference librarians, coordinates faculty outreach efforts, guides library instruction methodology and research and explores effective, innovative ways of providing research instruction to students and faculty, wherever they are located
• Coordinates and maintains quantitative and qualitative assessment of library instructional services. Assesses the effectiveness of library instruction services and identifies ways to make library instruction services more effective and efficient, given the needs of adult learners located throughout the world, variations in learning styles, and technological opportunities
• Liaises with faculty in assigned departments to promote library outreach, instruction, and collection development
• Works with Public Services Librarian to create and facilitate library workshops and training sessions

Reference Services:

• Provides reference services to students, faculty, staff, and corporate members of the library using a variety of modes including in-person, email, IM, phone reference, and appointments
• Uses reference interactions as opportunities to help users develop key information literacy skills
• Orients patrons and prospective students to the range of print and online resources available, and participates in new student orientations as necessary
• When on duty at reference desk on evenings and weekends, oversees library assistants and student workers in handling questions of policies, complaints, difficult patrons, and security issues

Collection Development:

• Works with other library staff members and faculty in assigned subject areas to evaluate, select, and deselect materials in all relevant media
• Develops reference and research guides in print and electronic media

Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation:

• Participates in University Library planning, assessment, and evaluation
• Participates in preparation of University Library policies
• Participates in assessment of needs for computer and other library equipment

Staff Development:

• Collaborates with staff in peer training and other staff development needs
• Participates in relevant listservs for new resources, ideas, solutions, and recommendations

Other:

• Participates in a variety of outreach activities, some of which occur on evenings and weekends
• Performs related duties and completes special projects as assigned by the Director

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In addition, candidates should meet the following criteria:

Required qualifications:

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program
• One year of professional experience providing reference and instruction in an academic library to a diverse clientele of adult undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students
• One year of professional experience providing liaison duties with faculty, identifying collection development needs, locating and evaluating resources to meet those needs in light of organizational objectives and other requirements
• Knowledge of best practices, standards, issues and trends relevant to information literacy in an academic setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Ability to communicate with and relate to an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
• Flexible and open to incorporating new technologies appropriate to adoption in the academic library environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of business reference and experience providing reference support to business students and others in professional practice education
• Experience providing reference and instruction to patrons in distant locations utilizing a variety of appropriate technologies

Golden Gate University, founded in 1901, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI community.

Under the general supervision of the Head of Technical Services, the Periodicals Manager performs a variety of technical, clerical, and public service duties. The primary responsibility for this position is the management of the Library’s periodicals: maintaining the physical magazine and newspaper collections, providing accurate recordkeeping in the online catalog, and overseeing the annual subscriptions. Other duties will include both technical and public service:

• Assistance to Library Acquisition and Cataloging staff
• Circulation desk coverage
• Assistance to Library members with online catalog, computers, printing, copying

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years experience using Millennium serials module to establish and maintain records for serials holdings
• Experience with both public and technical service library practices, including circulation procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with library staff, library users, and vendors
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Salary commensurate on experience; full benefits package is included for this position, which may include Saturday or evening hours.

Mechanics’ Institute Library is an Equal Employment Opportunity worksite.

Complete applications will include cover letter and resume, including details of relevant experience.

Please send to:

Sharon Miller, Library Director
57 Post St. 415-393-0113
San Francisco, CA 94104
smiller@milibrary.org

One vital component of the Foundation Center’s mission is to offer free library services from our web site and our five offices located across the country: at our headquarters in New York, and in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Cleveland, and San Francisco.

Reports to: Director, San Francisco Office

Job summary: The Assistant Librarian provides support for library service, educational programs, and fundraising activities.

Responsibilities:

Reference/Library Service:

• Provide assistance at public reference desk
• Photocopy, fax, file, organize library and office materials
• Process, order and weed annual reports
• Track daily and monthly visitor statistics
• Track circulating collection statistics, report on these monthly
• Contact late borrowers via phone, email, and mail.
• Process library acquisitions and periodicals
• Respond to email and chat reference questions submitted via the Foundation Center’s Online Library and Associate’s Program reference services
• Weekly contribute to the new San Francisco blog about local news and resources

Educational programs:

• Learn and present introductory programs for grantseekers, artists and students
• Assist with the preparation and room setup for training programs, including duplicating handouts, and making arrangements for refreshments, when needed
• Compiles bibliographic guides
• Track education program statistics, including special statistics needed for contract training
• Create and distribute monthly marketing flyers, weekly and daily signage and other promotional materials
• Work with YNPN on bi-monthly book club discussion programs.

Fundraising:

• Key address/contact changes into funding database
• Prepare monthly newsletter mailing
• Assist with mailing for reports to donors and annual appeals including performing mail merge functions with MS Access and Excel

Administrative support:

• Monitor office supply inventory
• Monitor bookstore inventory
• Open and route incoming and outgoing mail
• Process weekly invoices
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements: BA/BS degree.  Some graduate coursework in library or information science and experience with and/or interest in the nonprofit sector preferred.   A team player interested in playing a supporting role in a busy library setting.  Ease in working with the public and comfort with technology.  Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, and MS Access.  Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and comfort with public speaking in instructional settings.  Availability to work Wednesday evenings.

Please send resume and salary requirements to:

HR Manager
The Foundation Center
79 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003

E-mail:   jobs@foundationcenter.org (Please put the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line)

Do not telephone

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

For more information on positions available at the Foundation Center please visit our website: http://foundationcenter.org/about/jobs/

The Foundation Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist firm with maintaining law library;
• File legal updates;
• Loose-leaf filing;
• Straighten shelves;
• Contact vendors if issues/volumes/updates are missing;
• Record information in integrated library system;
• Other general library maintenance as needed.

Qualifications:

• Some familiarity with general library duties and legal materials highly desirable;
• Reliability, able to function independently;
• Professional demeanor;
• No previous felony convictions.

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, please apply via this link to our registration page: http://bit.ly/LegalLooseLeaf

Library Associates Companies (LAC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.