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JOB: Metadata Librarian: Stanford University, School of Medicine, Lane Medical Library

By BayNet | Published: March 10, 2010

As part of IRT, Lane Library and Knowledge Management Center creates opportunities for discovery, translation, learning and collaboration by providing faculty, staff, and students with easy, efficient access to in-context knowledge whenever and wherever it is needed to support patient care, education and research. The KMC focuses on acquisition and integration of knowledge sources, consultation and instruction in information finding and manipulation, learning spaces and computing labs, and technology support for the curriculum.

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.

JOB: Associate Library Director, Mills College

By BayNet | Published: March 3, 2010

This is a senior management position in a private academic library. The overall duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing daily operations, programming and administration of reference, instruction, circulation, course reserves; and, researching and evaluating new services. Supervision of 5 FTEs.

Requires

MLS/MLIS from an ALA Accredited institution or equivalent
Five plus years of progressively responsible librarian administrative experience in an academic library
Vision and capability to refine and develop the library of the future
Proven library management, budgetary and strategic planning and analytical skills
Reference experience using databases and other print and online sources
Teaching or training experience
Supervisory/management skills for 5 FTE positions
Clear understanding of the evolving role of the academic library in a time of complex transition in the technologies of scholarly knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to exhibit strong customer service orientation for all levels of college constituencies and members of the public

For more information, visit the Mills College website job description at: http://tinyurl.com/yb5vu78

AIM Representative, Deb Hunt, is handling the recruitment and all inquiries. For more information, contact Deb at dhunt@aimusa.com or call 510-347-5505.

JOB: Patient Health Librarian at UCSF Medical Center

By BayNet | Published: February 23, 2010

Part-time position with benefits.

UCSF Patient Health Library
UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Job Summary:

The librarian is responsible for the daily operation of the Patient Health Library. These responsibilities include providing health/medical reference support to all patients, their friends, family members, and partners, and to Mount Zion neighbors who visit the library; marketing, developing, promoting, and disseminating information about the Patient Health Library throughout the UCSF community; maintaining the Patient Health Library Collection, including recommending materials for acquisition and cataloging new items; and maintaining a local policies & procedures manual/handbook.

Qualifications:

Required, Masters degree in library science from an accredited institution. Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing health & medical reference/research support, including expert use of PubMed and thorough knowledge of & competency in using lay health/medical resources. Substantive understanding of basic biomedicine. Excellent working knowledge of lay and professional health & medical resources, including both on-line and hard-copy resources; must be able to conduct intelligent reference interviews with clients, asses their information needs and select &/or guide them to the most appropriate source(s). Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently. Ability to assess/plan/implement program and marketing requirements for the Patient Health Library.

Familiarity with NLM, OCLC, and Melvyl; knowledge of Inmagic a plus.

The UCSF Patient Health Library is a part of the H.M. Fishbon Memorial Library at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion.

Salary and Classification:

UCSF Medical Center Classification: Analyst III, Job Code 7236
This is a part-time (50%) position with benefits. (FTE $53,600 – $88,400)

Application:

Apply only through UCSF Human Resources; refer to Requisition # 32115BR

Also posted in San Francisco | Tagged health librarian |

JOB: Librarian, School of Allied Heath Sciences, Richmond

By BayNet | Published: February 11, 2010

At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people.

This is an unusual opportunity to join a team of education professionals working with a variety of students and staff at the School of Allied Health Sciences at 938 Marina Way S., Richmond, CA. The candidate should enjoy working with students who are entering allied health science training and be an energetic promoter of the library and the school to the general community. Good personal, communication and teaching/training skills essential, in helping students achieve basic and advanced information literacy and succeed in the educational environment.

Basic Qualifications:

BA or BS. ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library Science. Computer literacy. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. This is a salaried full time 40 hour per week position, with some evening and weekend hours.

In addition to usual professional librarian duties, other duties include but are not limited to:

Train students computer literacy, research and study skills
Oversee and coordinate the daily operation and services of tutoring center or lab
Consult and partner with faculty on course content, instructional technology, and expectations for student success
Compile statistics and report on library effectiveness
Work with faculty to measure the contribution of tutoring services to student success and satisfaction
Participate in on and off campus outreach, recruitment, and retention programs and services to attract, retain, and support students
Assist in the design and preparation of written information on local college and community educational services available to students and staff

For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to John.C.Marquez@kp.org, referencing job number 011707. Please visit http://kaiserpermanentejobs.org/ for job submission details. Principals only. EOE/AA Employer. This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Closing date March 5, 2010.

Also posted in East Bay | Tagged school librarian |

JOB: Librarian 1 and 2, City of Richmond

By BayNet | Published: January 27, 2010

The City of Richmond, CA is currently accepting applications to fill two (2) vacant Librarian I/II positions. The City’s library system consists of a main library, two newly renovated branch libraries and a bookmobile. The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, reliable, and knowledgeable. He/she will have the ability to effectively apply the principles and practices of librarianship and have a strong desire to serve a diverse community. The salary ranges for these positions are $4,783 -$5,697/month and $5,223 – $6,243/month. This position has excellent benefits including: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision plan, retirement with the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS); employee assistance program, life insurance; holiday pay, and vacation and sick leave.

The Librarian I answers difficult reference questions; reviews and selects books and non-print materials; organizes and conducts adult, teens, and children’s programs; develops exhibits, booklists and promotional materials; attends community and professional meetings; participates in library public relations and outreach activities; assists in designing and implementing library and information services; may provide functional supervision to assigned library staff; may manage a branch library or bookmobile; may catalog books and other materials; and may be placed in charge of a branch library on a substitute basis. The Minimum Qualification is completion of a Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited Library School (must provide a copy of degree or transcript).

The Librarian II performs the duties of a Librarian I; is responsible for supervising and training assigned personnel; and assumes greater responsibility for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of library programs and activities. The Minimum Qualifications are completion of a Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited Library School (must provide a copy of degree or transcript) AND two (2) years of professional library experience.

To Apply: Each applicant must submit a City of Richmond Employment Application and responses to the supplemental qualifications questionnaire to: City of Richmond, Human Resources Management Department, 450 Civic Center Plaza, P.O. Box 4046 Richmond, CA 94804 by Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. The City does not accept faxed or emailed applications.

The application, supplemental questionnaire and additional information about this position can be obtained by visiting our website at www.ci.richmond.ca.us.

Posted in Jobs | Tagged public library |

JOB: Head of Access Services, Cushing Library, Holy Names University, Oakland

By BayNet | Published: January 16, 2010

Holy Names University, located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, has an exciting opportunity for a technology-friendly library worker seeking a powerful career-building experience. Get in on the ground floor as a small team of multitasking innovators prepares to move this library into the 21st century. Our limited space and resources are overshadowed by our creativity, our determination, and our willingness to collaborate internally and externally.

Responsibilities

These include hiring, scheduling, training, and managing the ever-changing team of student workers used as the front line for Access Services; leading the implementation of WorldCat Navigator resource-sharing; and working with other team members as we implement RFID self-check and inventory, expand public access computing, build the library’s web presence, reposition our collection from print to digital, broaden the range and improve access to our electronic resources, and pave the way for the library’s eventual re-visioning into a full “learning commons” experience.

More details about this job opening.

Requirements

This is a “pathway MLS” position ideal for students pursuing graduate degrees in library science or library workers preparing for library studies. The ideal candidate is technologically fluent, has ideas and energy, has at least two years’ experience working with traditional library management functions such as circulation, interlibrary loan, reserves, and reports, is familiar with Library of Congress subject headings and MARC, and has a strong customer service ethic.

About Holy Names University

Holy Names University, called by some the most diverse university in the United States, is a community of learning, rooted in the Catholic tradition and the charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, who model diversity and social justice. Holy Names University translates its mission statement into action by recognizing and affirming the dignity and worth of all peoples in recruiting students, hiring personnel, and in implementing its programs and activities.

How to apply

Send your cover letter and c.v. by email to Human Resources at hr@hnu.edu. Due to the volume of applicants, we will not be able to respond to each application. After review of your submitted materials, you will be contacted if there appears to be a match between your qualifications and the position requirements. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Also posted in East Bay | Tagged access services, holy names university |

JOB: Library Services Manager, San Mateo County Library

By BayNet | Published: December 30, 2009

Library Services Manager – Access Services (Open And Promotional
$7,377 – $9,221 /Month

http://smcl.org/about/jobs/index.html

The San Mateo County Library is currently offering an opportunity for a qualified manager to join a progressive, future-oriented team of library professionals. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, energetic and flexible individual for our busy public library system.

The exceptionally qualified and highly motivated individual filling the position of Library Services Manager, Access Services will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing public library programs and services system-wide, specifically focusing on technical services, collections, circulation and cataloging.

This senior management position receives general direction from the Library Director and Assistant Director and is a member of the Library’s Management Team.

The individual accepting this challenging career opportunity will need to be highly effective in diverse settings and proactively seek opportunities to make library services relevant to multicultural communities. The successful candidate will also be excited about new challenges and is effective in communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

Manage a team of technical services staff who handle a wide variety of details related to circulation, collection management and cataloging.
Work extensively with a variety of stakeholders, including patrons, branch staff, and consortium partners.
Work as a part of the Library’s Management Team; advocate for the needs of Access Services while maintaining a broad view of the needs of the Library system as a whole.
Delegate tasks to direct reports, committee members, and other staff.
Strategically manage a system-wide collection that serves a large, diverse population, given limited resources and space constraints.
Lead the development and implementation of policies; work with stakeholders to establish buy-in and follow through.
Provide oversight for system-wide collections and circulation, identify trends, and assess community needs.
Manage a variety of vendor relationships and evaluate vendor effectiveness.
Implement major strategic initiatives through project management and evaluate results.
Establish appropriate collection and circulation policies for community libraries.
Develop and manage the Access Services budget, with attention to both the day-to-day and the long-term, strategic levels; participate in the development of the Library budget.
Administer assigned grants and serve as primary contact for funding agencies as necessary.
Perform research and analysis and prepare periodic or special reports; make recommendations to the Assistant Director regarding administrative and operational issues that require consultation.
Inspire, motivate, and mentor others.
Problem solve using a collaborative and teamwork approach.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, (speaking ability in another language is strongly preferred) and make public presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a Master’s degree in Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required for this position.

In addition, the successful candidates must have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the role identified in the description of the position.

A typical way to qualify for Library Services Manager is four years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including one year of supervisory responsibility. Some experience working in technical services, collection development, cataloging and/or circulation is desired, but not required.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION This recruitment is Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees in good standing with at least six months of continuous service (1040 hours) will receive preferential promotional points.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. Visit http://smcl.org/about/jobs/index.html for application instructions.

A screening committee will select those applicants whose education and experience appear to best meet the needs of the position and invite these candidates to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include the evaluation of a brief written/ performance exercise given immediately preceding the interview. Because of the screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

Final Filing Date: January 21, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.

Application Screening (Tentative): January 26, 2010

Panel Interview (Tentative): February 16 and 17, 2010

Also posted in San Jose and Silicon Valley | Tagged library services manager |

JOB: Public Services Librarian (part-time) in Hayward

By BayNet | Published: December 2, 2009

This job is now closed.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-W-F
Salary is $21-$23 per hour

Position Summary: Life Chiropractic College West is seeking a part-time public services librarian to work 24 hours weekly. The public services librarian serves the research needs of the students, faculty, staff and field doctors. The information they obtain enhances patient care and the chiropractic profession. Some flexibility in the schedule is available. Benefits for part-time work include vacation and sick/personal leave.

Essential Job Functions:

Under the direction of the library director, the public services librarian provides:

Research and user training at the reference desk
Bibliographic instruction for assigned courses
Serials collection management
Assistance with bibliographies and current awareness services
Assistance with managing access to electronic serials
Library webpage content for selected topics
Vacation coverage of other services such as interlibrary loan

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. Students with previous job experience in libraries, and who are near completion of an accredited university library science program, are welcome to apply.
Reference interview skills
Experience in developing search strategies for information retrieval from print and online sources
Proficiency in computing for database management, spreadsheets, word processing
Experience working in a team setting
Ability to work with diverse staff and student body
Attention to detail, with analytical and organizational skills
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and public speaking

Qualified and interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to: Life Chiropractic College West, Human Resources Department, 25001 Industrial Blvd., Hayward, CA, 94545, fax to: 510-780-4528 or e-mail to nrahimi@lifewest.edu.

Position is open until filled.

Library webpage: http://www.lifewest.edu/lw_library/index.shtml

Also posted in East Bay, Jobs - Closed | Tagged public services librarian |

JOB: Office of the Circuit Librarian, Sacramento

By BayNet | Published: November 17, 2009

This job is now closed.

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Job Announcement – #2010-1-USCA9Lib
Position: Librarian – Sacramento Branch Library
Court Personnel System Classification Level: CL 27 or CL 28.
For CL 27: promotion potential to CL 28 without competition
(within the Ninth Circuit Library system).

Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Also posted in BayNet Libraries, Jobs - Closed | Tagged circuit librarian |

JOB: Clinical Information Services Specialist, San Francisco

By BayNet | Published: November 17, 2009

Clinical Information Services Specialist (medical librarian)

About American Academy of Ophthalmology

The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of Ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care. Headquartered in San Francisco, the Academy has approximately 29,000 members worldwide and almost 200 employees.

Also posted in San Francisco | Tagged medical librarian |