Sign of the times:
The Pinole Library is launching a valentine campaign to demonstrate support for our library. We are asking members of the community to write a short note about why the library is important to them, and we will deliver these ‘library love letters’ to Pinole City Council in time for Valentine’s Day 2010. So far, we have collected hundreds of valentines.
Link: Pinole Library valentine campaign via @MegCanada
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.
Sarah Houghton-Jan, Digital Futures Manager for the San José Public Library:
These are my favorite options for libraries to use as alternatives to the expensive paid services and software that we use now, usually because our parent organizations or IT departments have gone along with the mainstream, bought the expensive stuff from the well-known companies, and never blinked. But now that we are all facing budget crunches the likes of which we haven’t seen in decades, we have a chance to show these alternatives to the decision-makers, save the organization some money, and support the open source movement at the same time. I have personally used all of these, at least in a demo setting. Most of them I use on a regular basis at work or at home. So trust me — these recommendations do not come lightly! I think these tools are darn good, otherwise they wouldn’t have made the cut.
Link: 13 Ways (and 147 Tools) to Help Your Library Save Money on Technology
If you’re looking to learn about Web 2.0, Meredith Farkas (author of Social Software in Libraries) is teaching it this spring in the SJSU SLIS program and welcomes outsiders to register to participate in conversations and comments, or just subscribe to its RSS feed. See her posting at:
http://meredith.wolfwater.com/wordpress/2010/01/23/teaching-web-2-0-with-web-2-0/
Class begins on Tuesday, January 26, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bay Area Library and Information Network and SLA SF Bay Area Region Chapter are proud to present:
What: George Oates of the Internet Archive: What is an Open Library?
When: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Where: Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 848-7800.
The web allows libraries to describe and expose their collections in unprecedented ways. George Oates, head of the Internet Archive’s Open Library project, will explore some of the exciting benefits that placing books into a network affords us as she outlines the upcoming redesign of the openlibrary.org web site.
Oates is an award-winning, world-renowned web designer. A member of the founding team that built Flickr, she is fascinated by collaboration, organic information systems and virtual society. After creating the innovative Commons program (flickr.com/commons) as a way for institutions around the world to share their photographic collections on Flickr, she now finds herself ensconced in the world of librarianship, heading up the Open Library project at the Internet Archive.
SLA-SF will also present awards to its 2009 recipients: Jaye Lapachet (Professional Achievement Award), Linda Yamamoto (Special Projects Award), and Anne Hall (Horizon Award).
5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration, networking and appetizers
6:30-7:15 p.m. SLA-SF and BayNet announcements and awards presentation
7:15-8:30 p.m. Program with Q&A following
A variety of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres will be served, as will non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from a no-host bar.
Public Transit: Berkeley City Club is about six blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART station.
Parking: Street parking is difficult. There are parking lots at in the Sather Gate Public Garage at 2450 Durant Ave. (BCC will validate for 50% off) and at UC Berkeley (the closest lots are the Bancroft Fulton and the Ellsworth structure). There may also be parking at First Presbyterian Church on Channing Way between Telegraph and Dana and Douglas Parking (behind and across street from BCC).
Cost: $25 for BayNet/SLA members, $30 for non-members and guests, and $20 for students, retired, and unemployed.
DEADLINE: Please register online or mail your check by Tuesday, January 26.
Online registration: http://units.sla.org/chapter/csfo/calendar/regform_oates.htm
(Note: You do not need a PayPal account to register through this PayPal-administered site.)
If you prefer to mail in your registration, please see attached file for a registration form.
The next BayNet board meeting will be held Wednesday February 3rd from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Academy of Art University Library.
The meeting will be held in room 621 of the Library, which is located on the 6th floor of 180 New Montgomery Street (at Howard Street), San Francisco, CA 94105. (Map). Please RSVP to Debra Sampson, Library Director, dsampson@academyart.edu .
On Saturday, January 16, 2010, the San Francisco Waldorf High School Lecture Series presents:
“21st CENTURY EDUCATION: MOTIVATION, CREATIVITY, and ACHIEVEMENT”
A Conversation with Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of A Whole New Mind:Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future and Drive: the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
and Michael Krasny, host of KQED’s Forum and Professor of English at San Francisco State University.
Location: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California Street,
onsite parking, public transportation – see details below
Time: 2:00 pm, Book signing to follow.
For reservations and information: call 415-213-6194, email hslectures@sfwaldorf.org or visit www.sfwaldorfhighschool.org/lectures
Suggested donation $5.00
Co-sponsored by Books Inc.
What is the most important preparation for work in the 21st century? What values and skills will be needed and rewarded? What truly motivates us to achieve? How do we foster internal motivation in students to do well at school and for life?
Join us for a thought-provoking presentation and discussion with best-selling author Daniel Pink on an education that moves far beyond left-brain “academic” thinking, to an approach that fully integrates social and emotional learning-one that calls upon students’ inner resources to meet each other and the world.
In Pink’s new book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, he examines 40 years of research in behavioral science that calls into question how we run our schools, organizations and many aspects of our lives. Pink will share insights into what research tells us about motivation , potential, and reward systems. He will highlight the motivational techniques that have long-term benefits for learners and the motivators that help unlock the mind’s potential to think critically and creatively.
Public transportation:
The following MUNI bus lines stop in front of the JCCSF:
#1 California
#2 Clement
#3 Jackson
#4 Sutter
#43 Masonic
Deb Hunt, who was recently profiled by BayNet, was honored by Information World Review (IWR) magazine for her “23 Things” program developed for Special Libraries Association.
“When I began my term as a member of the SLA Board of Directors, I was asked by 2008 SLA President Stephen Abram to choose a project to lead and I immediately suggested getting SLA members up to speed on Web 2.0 skills,” said Hunt.
Hunt recruited a small team of eager SLA members to assist in the effort, and SLA’s 23 Things was created. Working closely with her team, Hunt anticipated the need for a registration and survey process as well as a formal recognition for any member who completed the 23 Things. One of the more effective aspects of the program was the manner in which participants were asked to immediately apply their learning by creating a blog to record the knowledge they were gaining.
23 Things went live in June of 2008 and it proved to be an instant success. Hunt continues to monitor 23 Things, a thriving program that now has 1,943 participants and is growing.
Read more about her work at San Andreas Chapter’s website.
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:
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
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