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.

At the seed library, people can “check out” healthy seeds, use them to plant herbs, vegetables and flowers, and return new seeds from the resulting plants at the end of the season. The seed check-out process is self-service and it’s explained on the Richmond Grows website. Interested people can sign up for 45-minute orientations offered at the library several times a month and/or watch a 10 minute video at their website that clearly explains the process.

This seed library is another effort that Richmond residents are making to grow food locally and build community, and Richmond’s is the first one in the nation to operate at a more traditional public library. “We put it in a public space because we wanted the entire public to have access,” Newburn said.

Link: Richmond now has it’s own seed-lending library

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.

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.

Guided by the four Dominican pillars of study, reflection, community, and service, the Archbishop Alemany Library builds an innovative future on a solid foundation of tradition.  In its personalized commitment to the educational needs of patrons, in the development of its electronic and print collections, and in the design of its reference and instructional services, the Alemany Library is the scholarly heart of our region and a magnet for the intellectually curious.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Library, the Head of Access Services, is responsible for the full range of circulation services and the maintenance of collections and service facilities in support of research, including planning, training and managing the Access Services Department. This person will also assist the Executive Director, Library in expanding services and connections with public and academic communities through a variety of consortial relationships.

General Information

* Full-time, Supervisory, Exempt
* Salary is commensurate with experience.
* Generous Benefits.
* Applications are due July 23, 2010

Job details and application information.

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

Introduction to Social Media. “This resource looks at the key social media technologies and tools and how they can be used for learning and performance enhancement.”

BayNet membership is required.

If you are interested in becoming a public representative for BayNet, please send an email to Tamera LeBeau, BayNet’s President, for further information.