Librarian, Argosy University, Point Richmond, CA

The Library seeks a full-time Librarian. This is a recently created position, as the campus has grown dramatically in both program number (12 programs in Psychology, Education and Business) and student body size of almost 600 students. Argosy University / San Francisco Bay Area (AU/SFBA, formerly the American School of Professional Psychology) is comprised of fifteen campuses, nationwide. The AU/SFBA campus offers graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels in clinical and counseling psychology, education, and business; and bachelor degree completion programs in psychology and business. By Fall 2006, we will have over 600 students, attending weekday, weeknight, and weekend courses. AU/SFBA serves a diverse student body and encourages applications from under-served populations. For more information about the campus, go to http://www.argosyu.edu/sanfrancisco/

Responsibilities:

The Librarian assists the Director of Library Services in the operation of the AU/SFBA Library, with particular responsibility for cataloging (95% copy cataloging), supervising student assistants who perform all circulation functions and book processing, and maintaining library user guides and bibliographies. Secondary responsibilities involve reference and research instruction and supervision of a part-time Interlibrary Loan assistant. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution
• Experience/knowledge in reference services and bibliographic instruction
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access
• Knowledge of and familiarity with OPACs, electronic databases, and the Internet
• Experience with automated ILL systems such as OCLC FirstSearch and Docline
• Commitment to working in a service-oriented environment
• Good organizational skills; reliable work habits; ability to work independently
• Experience with cataloging utilities such as OCLC Connexion

Desirable Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience
• Experience formulating Access queries/reports
• Experience using Voyager for circulation and cataloging

Desirable Qualifications:

• Competitive
• Excellent benefits

To Apply:

The position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Fax or email resume to:

Julie Griffith
Director of Library Services
Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
Fax: (510) 215-0381
jgriffith@argosyu.edu

Library Website - http://www.argosyu.edu/sanfrancisco/library.asp