Please visit the new Mentoring Program page for more information.

Our librarians are community leaders, using their professional skills in finding ways to keep the library in the forefront of providing the information, lifelong learning, and recreational diversions people need to lead better lives. The job description enumerates the range of duties expected, but above all we are looking for flexible, service-oriented, friendly, and smart librarians, proud of their profession and wanting to make a difference and keep growing in their chosen profession. Come join our team!

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Librarian I – none, Librarian II – 1 year experience as a librarian. Salary Range: $57,595.20 – $74,942.40. Closing Date: 5/29/2012. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, go to http://jobs.cityofsj.org/.

Our librarians are community leaders, using their professional skills in finding ways to keep the library in the forefront of providing the information, lifelong learning, and recreational diversions people need to lead better lives. The job description enumerates the range of duties expected, but above all we are looking for flexible, service-oriented, friendly, and smart librarians, proud of their profession and wanting to make a difference and keep growing in their chosen profession. Come join our team!

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Librarian I – none, Librarian II – 1 year experience as a librarian. Salary Range: $57,595.20 – $74,942.40. Closing Date: 5/29/2012. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, go to http://jobs.cityofsj.org/.

Our librarians are community leaders, using their professional skills in finding ways to keep the library in the forefront of providing the information, lifelong learning, and recreational diversions people need to lead better lives. The job description enumerates the range of duties expected, but above all we are looking for flexible, service-oriented, friendly, and smart librarians, proud of their profession and wanting to make a difference and keep growing in their chosen profession. Come join our team!

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Librarian I – none, Librarian II – 1 year experience as a librarian. Salary Range: $57,595.20 – $74,942.40. Closing Date: 5/29/2012. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, go to http://jobs.cityofsj.org/

Our librarians are community leaders, using their professional skills in finding ways to keep the library in the forefront of providing the information, lifelong learning, and recreational diversions people need to lead better lives. The job description enumerates the range of duties expected, but above all we are looking for flexible, service-oriented, friendly, and smart librarians, proud of their profession and wanting to make a difference and keep growing in their chosen profession.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Librarian I – none, Librarian II – 1 year experience as a librarian. Salary Range: $57,595.20 – $74,942.40. Closing Date: 5/29/2012. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, go to http://jobs.cityofsj.org/.

Holy Names University, a small private university in the Oakland Hills, seeks enquiries from independent contract catalogers interested in submitting proposals for several original cataloging projects, ranging from general cataloging to music and thesis cataloging. Individuals must have masters in library science from accredited institutions and at least two years’ experience as contract catalogers (full or part-time). Contact Karen Schneider at Schneider@hnu.edu for more information. Closing Date: June 1, 2012.

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http://www.baynetlibs.org/poster/

The UC Merced Library seeks a highly energetic professional who will serve as the public face of the Library and ensure the highest quality customer services by leading and assessing the performance of career staff and student employees. The successful candidate will be a diplomat and a problem solver who works effectively with students, faculty, researchers, and staff to meet their instruction and research needs.

The Access Services Librarian manages the Library’s customer service operational units including Access Services and Interlibrary Services. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Library Operations, the Access Services Librarian recommends policies and practices that improve and enhance a sustainable customer service model for the Library.

FULL POSTING + Link to posting on UC Merced Jobs site:
http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/academic/position.jsf?positionId=3954

Monthly Salary Range $5,372-$6,861
FINAL FILING DATE: May 25, 2012      
ORAL INTERVIEW:  To Be Announced         

The County Library operates twenty-six (26) community libraries within a 750 square mile area and serves close to 1 million urban, suburban and rural patrons with an annual circulation exceeding 7.4 million.

Incumbents are responsible for day-to-day administration and operation of a Community Library.  This includes responsibility for the supervision of subordinate personnel; development of material collections appropriate for the community served by the Library; development and implementation of a plan of service; recommendations to County Library Administration regarding community needs and improvements in library service patterns; and the establishment and maintenance of direct liaison between the Community Library, city, school district, Library Friends, and local groups to encourage good community relations.  The employment list established from this examination will remain in effect for a period of six months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License Required:  Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Education:  Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or equivalent curriculum.

Experience:  Three (3) years of full-time equivalent professional/supervisory library experience, which must have included experience as a Community/Branch Library Manager in a public library.

OR

Four (4) years full-time equivalent experience working in a library, which may include two (2) years as support staff, technician or paraprofessional, and at least two (2) years in a professional/supervisory level.

All applicants 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

1.        Application Filing:  Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr, or, a completed Contra Costa County application and supplemental questionnaire must be received or postmarked by the final filing date listed above.  Faxed applications WILL NOT be accepted.  Resumes may not be substituted for the official County application.  An application may be obtained by visiting our office at 651 Pine St., 2^nd floor, Martinez, CA 94553 or the County application can be mailed to you by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address.  Please see additional locations to apply on the reverse side of this announcement.

2.        Application Evaluation:  Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.

3.        Oral Interview:  An oral interview will be conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board in Martinez, CA. The Board will evaluate candidates in job-related areas. Candidates must receive a rating of at least 70 from a majority of the Board members to be ranked on the employment list. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

This is a 50%-time career-track appointment available starting July 1, 2012.

The University of California, Berkeley, is seeking an Accessioning and Processing Archivist whose primary responsibility will be to accession and appraise manuscripts collections. This is a part-time (.5 FTE), career-track appointment. The successful candidate will have experience in manuscript collection appraisal and accessioning, demonstrated understanding of archival description and materials, work experience with project management, familiarity with archival standards (EAD, METS, MARC, MODS), and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

The Accessioning and Processing Archivist has full responsibility for managing the intake of manuscript collections and supervising processing support staff consisting of  student assistants, and volunteers. The Archivist establishes workflow and work schedules, and creates mechanisms for reduction of collection backlogs. He/she assists with the packing and shipment of collections using a rental van or moving company from donor sites. Trains unit staff and edits/reviews unit staff work-product, especially the creation of collection records in OCLC and the local collection management system. He/she plans the goals for collection intake and develops accessioning plans for collections in coordination with manuscript unit staff and curators. The Archivist works closely with curators in the assessment of collections and in selection of collection materials. He/she is also responsible for the administration of new acquisitions and works with the Digital Collections Unit to develop and maintian tracking tools.

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment and to be active professionally. Professional contributions beyond the primary responsibilities are required for advancement in the Librarian series. The successful candidate will show promise or evidence of such contributions.

Qualifications

Required:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent degree.
• Knowledge and experience in appraisal and accessioning of archival collections.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with processing, arrangement and description of personal papers, organizational records, and other special collections through completed finding aids.
• Knowledge of DACS, MARC, and EAD.
• Evidence of effective project planning, management, and completion.
• Evidence of interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure regular workflows.
• Ability to meet a high standard of quality of work independently and expeditiously.
• Ability to coordinate, schedule, and handle heavy workloads.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to safely move carts and book/flatbed trucks loaded up to 100 pounds; lift and bend with boxes or volumes weighing up to 40 pounds; carry large/awkward map carriers; climb and reach on step stools and rolling ladders; handle dollies and metal trucks.
• Valid California drivers license.

Preferred:

• Undergraduate degree in history (especially US or Western US history).
• Reading knowledge of Spanish.
• Experience using digital content management systems and electronic collection management systems.

Deadline: Consideration will be given to applications received by June 1, 2012.

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive and imaginative contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

Professional librarians at the University of California librarians are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, the University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.

Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.

Applicants must send with their applications a cover letter, a detailed statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position. Send applications to:

Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Or FAX to: 510-642-8675
Or EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu

Applications received via email preferred.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

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