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JOB: Librarian, Part time, University of San Francisco, San Jose Campus

BayNet — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:05:50 +0000

The University of San Francisco Gleeson Library | Geschke Center is seeking an engaging, creative, and forward-thinking information professional with excellent computer and communication skills to be the sole manager of a small library for professional working adults at the USF San Jose Campus. This position supervises one Library Assistant and reports to the Head Librarian of Distance Learning Services & Regional Libraries. As part of a distributed workgroup of nine library staff members on five campuses, this librarian also works closely with the USF San Jose Campus administrators, faculty, program directors, and information technologists.

Minimum Requirements

MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or its international equivalent
Minimum two years professional experience in public services, preferable academic
Friendly and highly service-oriented, with demonstrated ability to interact cooperatively with adult nontraditional students, faculty, colleagues, administrators, and information technologists
Flexible and able to handle gracefully the pressures and demands of a busy branch campus environment
Works well independently as a solo librarian and as a supervisor
Strong communication, organization, oral, written, and technical computer skills

The position is open until filled.

More job details and application information.

JOB: Catalog Librarian at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University Libary in Menlo Park

BayNet — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:02:01 +0000

St. Patrick’s Seminary and University Library in Menlo Park, California seeks a 30 to 35 hour per week librarian to provide cataloging, interlibrary loan and book processing services, as well as occasional reference and instruction in library use. The library staff is highly service oriented and proactive and our new librarian should be flexible, cooperative, and able to work well with library patrons with a wide range of research capabilities and needs. Experience supervising volunteers and work/study students is a plus, as is familiarity with theological collections.

The position includes a generous benefits and vacation package including meals at the seminary dining hall. Here are some of the job responsiblities and skills:

Perform original and or copy-enhanced cataloging for incoming books in accordance with current bibliographic standards and local practices.
Use OCLC Connexion efficiently to search for records and update library holdings.
Complete retroactive copy and/or original cataloging for materials selected by Library Manager.
Special projects as needed, i.e. re-classing books or adding large collections to the OPAC.
Provide public service as needed, including reference services, library orientation, and technical support.

Contact:
Lauren Zina John
Library Manager
Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation
Memorial Library
St Patrick’s University & Seminary
320 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, California 94025
650 325-5621 x118 lauren.john@stpatricksseminary.org

Bibliotecas para la Gente Meeting and Training: Friday, January 13 in San José

BayNet — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:18:34 +0000

The next Bibliotecas para la Gente meeting is Friday January 13th in San José. (BPLG) is a non-profit organization with a mission to support the efforts of professionals and paraprofessionals working in the library field who are interested in developing and providing library services for the Spanish speaking and Latino communities of Northern California.

This is a great chance to catch up with other BPLG members, meet new members and contribute to this great group. At this meeting you’ll have a chance to listen and learn from members, Adrian Barrientos, Lael Takiguchi, Dora Irene Morales, and Maynard Martinez when they present La Pasión De La Colección, the presentation they gave at the REFORMA National Conference in September. This is a great opportunity to get info on collection development for Spanish speaking and Latino library users. We’ll have a short BPLG meeting followed by the presentation, so come early and get ready for an info filled get together.

Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
Time: BPLG meeting 9:30-10:30, Presentation 10:30-11:30
Place: East San José Carnegie Branch Library
1102 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95116

EVENT: Stanford Health Library Tour and Program, February 1, 2011. Registration required

BayNet — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:27:15 +0000

BayNet and Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group are hosting a tour of the Stanford Health Library – South Branch and a moderated program about “Using Volunteers Effectively: Issues and Opportunities“ on February 1st. Please see Stanford Health Library Tour and Panel Discussion on Library Volunteers for details and registration.

JOB: San Jose Public Library recruiting for on-call substitute Librarian Pool

BayNet — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:28:56 +0000

The award winning San Jose Public Library is seeking new part time un-benefited Librarians to join our team! Visit www.sjpl.org to learn more about SJPL. This recruitment is for our on-call substitute Librarian Pool. Availability of shifts may vary. Librarians are responsible for performing a variety of professional librarian duties. This may include: providing direct assistance to library customers in the location of information and library materials; serving as a resource for children, young adults, adults and library staff; conducting library tours, giving book talks, and planning, promoting, or presenting other programs; working with community groups to promote understanding, use and support of library service activities; analyzing, interpreting and answering reference questions, and providing reader’s advisory information; supervising, leading or training the work of a clerical and technical staff as assigned; assuming responsibility for a facility or a section as assigned; selecting and managing collections; cataloging; web development and design. This position may include evenings and weekend shifts. The salary range for Librarian I Part Time classification is $27.69 – $33.66 per hour. Librarian II Part time classification range is $29.62 to $36.03 per hour.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university. No experience is required at the Librarian I level. One year of full-time professional library experience is required at the Librarian II level.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply for the position go to www.sanjoseca.gov/cityjobs and click on the “Prospective Employees” link by the closing date of December 14, 2011.

JOB: Librarian I, Three Positions Open, Santa Clara County Library District

BayNet — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:25:12 +0000

Librarian I is the entry-level professional position with the Santa Clara County Library, with a wide variety of potential assignments serving adults, teens, or children at community libraries; working on the Bookmobile; or working in collection development or cataloging at the Library Administration offices.

There are currently three Librarian I positions available.

One vacancy is a full-time Spanish-speaking vacancy at Adult Services, located at the Gilroy Library. The selected candidate must take and pass the Spanish Bilingual examination prior to hire.

In addition, there are two (2) half-time positions available. One at the Saratoga Library in Children’s Services and one at the Morgan Hill Library in Adult Services. These two half-time positions do not have bilingual requirements.

Santa Clara County Library District is one of the most heavily used and most well funded library systems in the country. The Library is one of eleven libraries nationwide to be included in the top ten libraries in its population category in every published edition of Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings Survey. In addition to a broad range of electronic content and services, the Library District includes seven community libraries and one branch as well as administrative offices, bookmobile service and a literacy program. Serving a population of 420,000 residents in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Library District circulated over 12.2 million items to over 3.6 million visitors last year. For more information about Santa Clara County Library District, please visit http://www.sccl.org

For more details about the duties and benefits associated with the position, as well as the online application form, please visit: http://bit.ly/work4SCCL Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

JOB: Collection Development Specialist, Benetech, Palo Alto

BayNet — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:02:36 +0000

Bookshare is looking for an experienced program and analytical professional to join our Collection Development team. This will be a contract position and will primarily be working on our Texas project, which is focused on delivering accessible digital books to print-disabled readers in the state of Texas.

The responsibilities of this position include:
Inventory Tracking and Management
Customer Support and Student Book requests:
Vendor Support
Volunteer Program Support
Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree minimum
3+ years of administrative, analytical, and/or program experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with detailed record keeping, reporting, and data analysis
Demonstrated competence with office software tools
Experience with electronic file formats, assistive technology and non-profit environments are highly desired.

Full job description and application procedures at: http://www.benetech.org/join_us/position_postings.shtml#cdstx

JOB: Academic Liaison Librarian, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San Jose State University

BayNet — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:07:35 +0000

Subject to Budgetary Approval
Job Opening ID (JOID): 14209

The Liaison Librarian is responsible for collection development, information literacy, reference service (to both university and public users) and research consultation in assigned subject areas. The Liaison Librarian participates in the library’s information literacy competence program, enhancement of the library’s technology-enabled informational and instructional services and products, the campus learning spaces and learning management systems, and university governance.

This is a twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian.

Qualifications: Required

MLS degree from an ALA accredited program or equivalent.
Experience and/or coursework in collection development, reference service/research consultation and information literacy/instruction.
Potential for scholarly research and/or professional achievement.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational needs of a diverse population, as gained through cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience, as applied to ensuring user-centered services, systems, and programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with public and academic librarians and staff, teaching faculty, and students in a team-based organization and a rapidly changing information environment.
Demonstrated ability to plan, design, and implement innovative projects or services, including community outreach programs to the community.
Experience and/or coursework in incorporating current and emerging technologies into informational and instructional services.

Please see http://www.sjsu.edu/facultyaffairs/docs/14209_libr.pdf for full description and application information.

JOB: Supervising Librarian (2 positions), City of San Mateo Public Library

BayNet — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:50:50 +0000

The City of San Mateo Public Library is accepting applications for two positions of Supervising Librarian, one each for Children’s & Literacy Services and Adult/Teen & Information Services.

Final Filing Date: Friday, September 30, 2011, by 5:00 p.m. Full job announcement: https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=10745

JOB: Part-time teaching position in LT program, Diablo Valley College

amy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:47:44 +0000

Diablo Valley College has an outstanding Library Certificate program and we are seeking a part-time instructor to teach a course beginning in Spring 2012. It is an in-person class, meeting one evening/week.

The course is L-109 – Delivering Library Services: Issues, Theory, and Techniques and is for 2 semester units.

I have taught in this program part-time for many years and the students are smart and motivated.

To find out more, go here:

http://www.4cd.edu/career/faculty_jobs/Part-time%20Job%20Openings-%20DVC%20Library.pdf

Deadline to apply to any of the positions listed is Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011.

Deborah Hunt
Principal, Information Edge
Candidate, SLA President-Elect