GENERAL SUMMARY

Established 28 years ago, National Hispanic University provides accessible and affordable quality education for underserved students.  Through innovation, engagement and student-centered learning, National Hispanic University, a fully accredited, four-year university is fostering successful academic and economic futures of its students.  The National Hispanic University offers undergraduate degrees in Child Development, Liberal Studies, Business, and Mathematics and Science, as well as a Master’s degree in Teacher Education and several California teacher certificate programs.

We seek a librarian with experience and training in information literacy, research methods, teacher education, and/ or early childhood education, who will work with both campus based and online students and faculty.
The Reference Librarian reports to the Director of Library Services. , position will be responsible for the following services and assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expertise and leadership in general reference services (live, remote, and web-based).
• Develop and present course-related instruction and conduct seminars, student orientations and student tutorials in undergraduate and graduate subject areas.
• Collaborate with faculty on research projects and provide research assistance to faculty and graduate students.
• Create subject web pages and guides to research.
• Develop collections in appropriate formats to support the academic units served.
• Serve as liaison to assigned departments.
• Maintain, analyze and report statistics in area of responsibility.
• Represent the National Hispanic University Library at campus and Laureate and at local and national library events.
• Stay current with new technologies and products. Participate in assessment activities such as surveys, statistics,

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in University and professional activities.
• Work as a member of the Reference and Instruction Team.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Will work independently on evenings and weekends.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION REPORTS TO: Director, Library Services
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Students, Library Assistants
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with and work well with a diverse staff and user population
• Knowledge of database structures and use and ability to create web pages for users

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• ALA accredited master’s degree
• At least one year of campus based and online academic library reference experience, including email, chat or web, and in person preferred.
• Subject knowledge of education or child development preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Spanish-English bilingual skill preferred.

Please send resumes to recruiting@laureate.net.

The first meeting of the job searching librarians support group will take place this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Palo Alto.  We will meet at Michael’s Gelato Café 440 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 (near the Palo Alto CalTran).  This is an informal meeting for librarians looking to start their careers or transition into another one.  Come to share job searching tips, volunteering opportunities, and more.  We hope to make this a monthly get together.  Library students welcome!

For a map showing Michael’s Gelato Café location, click here: http://bit.ly/c68PhQ

RSVPs not required, but appreciated.

Email Diana Tedone: dctedone at gmail dot com if you have any questions or suggestions!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Develop and coordinate a long-range plan for the library’s systems, hardware, and software. Manage the integrated library system (SIRSI) and other library systems such as EZproxy, GoPrint, and library self checkout. Coordinate desktop management and academic computer lab technology. Provide technical support, problem solving, and staff training in these areas. Serve as a liaison with campus and district technology personnel on initiatives and projects that impact library operations. Collaborate with library faculty and staff in investigating leading-edge technologies, testing software, and recommending and implementing appropriate systems in support of library services. Provide reference and course-related library instruction. Participate in collection development. Participate fully in department, division, and college planning and governance through committee and/or other institutional service. Teaching assignments may include distance education classes.

HIRING RANGE: $57,904-$95,099 annually plus benefits; actual placement is non-negotiable and is based on applicant’s verified education and experience.

Develop and coordinate a long-range plan for the library’s systems, hardware, and software. Manage the integrated library system (SIRSI) and other library systems such as EZproxy, GoPrint, and library self checkout. Coordinate desktop management and academic computer lab technology. Provide technical support, problem solving, and staff training in these areas. Serve as a liaison with campus and district technology personnel on initiatives and projects that impact library operations. Collaborate with library faculty and staff in investigating leading-edge technologies, testing software, and recommending and implementing appropriate systems in support of library services. Provide reference and course-related library instruction. Participate in collection development. Participate fully in department, division, and college planning and governance through committee and/or other institutional service. Teaching assignments may include distance education classes.

HIRING RANGE: $57,904-$95,099 annually plus benefits; actual placement is non-negotiable and is based on applicant’s verified education and experience.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track position, 11 months per year.

STARTING DATE: September 2010

This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date of July 9, 2010.

Please see the full position description, requirements and application instructions.

Full-time, Tenure-track position, 11 months per year.

For more information about our application process contact:

• Employment Services Foothill-De Anza Community College District
• 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, California 94022
• (650) 949-6217
• Email: employment@fhda.edu
• http://www.fhda.edu

This position is responsible for assisting library users in the library and in ensuring access to library materials. In collaboration with library services staff, the Library Assistant will assist in supporting the users of the library and support the work of the librarys teams. By working closely with University administrative staff, faculty, and students the Library Assistant supports the library team in supporting the University program outcomes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately circulate material to library users.
• Manage the SIRSI circulation system, including overdue notices, fines, and renewals
• Schedule, train, and supervise student library assistants in circulation duties
• Manage the course reserves
• Assist library users with informational and directional questions
• Open and close the library; maintain security of the collection and the users

Manage the library room reservation system

• Oversee public equipment maintenance
• Manage inter-library loans, both incoming and outgoing
• Prepare statistical reports
• Maintain vendor files and contacts; place orders, verify invoices, and prepare payment requests for the Business Office
• Assist with the library web page
• Assist the librarians as needed

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to train and to supervise the activities of peer staff or student workers

REPORTS TO: Director of Library Services

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Student library workers

PROBLEM SOLVING: Tactfully resolve disputes regarding library fines or policies.

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to provide effective customer service
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively with and work well with a diverse staff and user population
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to learn and manage an integrated automated library system
• Ability to apply library policies and procedures
• Ability to think logically
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• General knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
• General knowledge of library services and their availability
• Basic computer knowledge and skills including accurate keyboarding.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• B.A. degree
• Experience in library or equivalent setting (i.e., library vendor or consortium)
• Experience with SIRSI or another automated library systems
• Proficient in M.S. office
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking abilities preferred.

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

• Service orientation
• Effective Communication
• Data Analysis
• Attention to detail
• Performing office tasks
• Working with computer technology
• Effective Resource Utilization
• Professional Ethics

Please send resumes to recruiting@laureate.net. In the subject line, put NHU Library Assistant.

Supervision Received and Exercised:
PLAN Administrator reports directly to the IT Director

Key or Typical Tasks and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Tier One – Troubleshoot any problems PLS staff encounter with ILS software
• Run monthly circulation statistics for libraries and create reports
• ILS backups
• Jr. Level administration of ILS server application
• Update WebOpac information
• Update/create website pages –(Drupal 6.0 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services)
• Tier One Windows/Linux Support
• Technical Lead for all PCs in the PLS Admin building
• Technical Lead for UPS in server room
• occasionally – Staff Training and project presentations
• Assist IT Director with Project Coordination
• Library card orders
• Hardware orders
• Warranty /Hardware maintenance
• New Hire/Transfer/Exiting staff setup
• Create users and technical documentation
• Represent PLAN during Library Committee meetings when required.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience
• Education equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• Basic PC or server maintenance desirable.
• Two years of library clerical experience.
• Project Management/Coordinator preferable
• Writing business reports and presenting on the topic

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and software.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Process for managing small and large projects
• HTML/CSS

Skills:

• Communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, electronically, and in writing with a wide variety of people, including coworkers, member library staff, and vendors
• MS Office
• Creating reports
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment with changing needs.
• Familiarity with library integrated library system software desirable.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
Normally seated, standing or walking at will; normal physical activity including some bending, pushing, pulling, and carrying, which may range up to 50 lbs., upon occasion. Keyboarding and working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. Phone usage, reading, speaking, and listening required. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or work rooms.

Excellent benefit package and opportunity to grow within the organization

Please email resume and cover letter to IT Director – Monica M. Schultz
schultz@plsinfo.org

San Mateo County Library is looking for enthusiastic, service-oriented and flexible Library Assistants who are effective in communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.  We currently have three openings for Library Assistant I/II positions at the Woodside (65% FTE), Brisbane (50% FTE), and Millbrae (75% FTE) Libraries.  Candidates who are bilingual in Mandarin and/or Cantonese are strongly preferred for the position at Millbrae.

For details and to apply, please visit San Mateo County HR Current Employment Opportunities page.  Details will also be available on the San Mateo County Library Jobs page later today.

Primary Responsibilities — not intended as an all-inclusive list of duties

• Staff the library during appropriate business hours.
• Assist users (patrons) using the library and its resources.
• Perform training and orientation as needed or required.
• Oversee circulation, shelving, shipments of materials between libraries on a consistent basis.
• Perform ready reference, instruction on research databases, and filling and expediting user requests.
• General maintenance of library including: acquisitions assistance, processing of new books/software, weeding of materials, keeping track of materials in transit between library locations, pick-up and sorting of mail and inter-library loan bins, and maintenance of public computer workstations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to the acquisitions, circulation, and delivery of materials.
• Work on special projects assigned by the Library Manager.
• Prepare reports and submit metrics to the Library Manager as requested.
• Update Polaris ILS on a regular basis or as instructed

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in MLIS degree program (i.e. degree in active progress) at a minimum is mandatory.  Completed MLIS degree is a plus.
• Exceptional customer service skills and effective interpersonal communication (in person, via telephone, via email, via instant message, etc.) is highly sought.
• Excellent time-management skills are mandatory.
• Must have strong initiative and follow-through.  The ability to work without direct daily supervision is key to the success of this position.
• Previous library experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working in an integrated library system (ILS) is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a corporate library setting is a plus.

To Apply:

• In order to be considered please apply via this link:  http://bit.ly/AssistantLibrarian
• To view all of our open positions please visit www.libraryassociates.com.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in library science, library and information science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association OR
• Possess a valid California Community College Credential in Library Science OR
• The equivalent. Degrees must be earned from an accredited institution. Candidates with degrees not identical to the required state or local qualifications must apply for equivalency by completing the equivalency form which is part of the application package. This form must be completed for employment consideration.
• Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus, will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

For more information, visit the WVMCCD website job description at: http://www.wvm.edu/hr/index.php. Application Deadline: 4/22/2010 5pm

Reporting to the Director for Resource Management, the Metadata Librarian focuses on the creation and maintenance of metadata representing Lane’s digital, physical, and virtual collections of resources (ca. 350K records) in conjunction with other Resource Management staff.  This position provides metadata management expertise and procedural/workflow stability while monitoring external developments and changing needs to assess and anticipate needed changes and enhancements.  While cognizant of established practice and the necessity of maintaining data coherence, s/he investigates and applies new technologies and approaches to support novel applications in the broader context of Lane’s digital and programmatic initiatives.

With an emphasis on integration and relationships, Lane’s metadata dept. endeavors to go beyond traditional cataloging.  Examples include: driving web interfaces with derived data subsets updated at frequent intervals; integration of cataloging and indexing data; building records from extracted data sets; linking serials to impact factor graphs, creating relationship authorities and using authorities as the basis for a biomedical infobase of local, important, and historical people, places, organizations, events, etc.; expanding MeSH to include more popular terminology, acronyms/initialisms, eponyms, etc. with automated annual overlays.

We are seeking dynamic candidates with potential to enhance our efforts to provide creative solutions while maintaining a tradition of excellence.  The position works closely with other staff to influence and achieve our collective goals in support of the School’s research, clinical and educational mission.

This is an 80% FTE position. Please see link for full details and to apply for this position.

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Class begins on Tuesday, January 26, 2010.