CARL Job Listings

LAC Group is seeking a temporary, full-time Librarian for a library located in West Covina, California. This assignment will be available for up to 90-work days. Hours are any combination of T/W/TH/S – 9am to 8pm and Sat, 7am to 6pm.
Qualifications:
• MLS from an accredited University.
• Previous experience in a public library environment a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with varied public.
Note: Employee must pass a fingerprint background clearance prior to beginning employment with library department.
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace

FINAL FILING DATE: May 25, 2012
ORAL INTERVIEW: To Be Announced

SENIOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER

Monthly Salary Range $5,372-$6,861

THE POSITION

The Contra Costa County Library is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Senior Community Library Manager. Presently, there is one (1) full-time (40/40) vacancy located in Concord, California and three (3) additional Senior Community Library Manager vacancies in other locations within the Library system.

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., 2nd 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.

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
JOB OPPORTUNITY
LIBRARIAN

The City of Los Angeles is currently accepting applications for Librarian. The salary range for this position is $60,092 – $85,420 annually. Applications must be received by May 24, 2012.

A Librarian provides a variety of professional librarian services, including outreach and virtual/online resources and programs, reader guidance and book reviews, reference, selection, cataloging and maintenance of library materials to meet educational, recreational, and informational needs of the community, training in technologies and library resources and services, and implementation of library technologies and virtual services. A master’s degree in Library Science from a recognized school accredited by the American Library Association is required.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and how to apply, please visit the Personnel Department’s Employment Page at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm

Instruction and Outreach Librarian
Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

The Sonoma State University Library is looking for an awesome instruction and outreach librarian to join our team. This person will be creative, motivated, and inventive; someone who places students at the center. The ideal candidate will relish the challenge of engaging students in a variety of venues, experimenting with new pedagogical approaches, and collaborating widely, an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who can thrive in an always “beta” world. Key traits include the ability to work in a shared decision-making environment, a talent for moving gracefully between a variety of public services activities, a passion for leadership and learning, and a sense of humor and fun.

The University Library in the Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center is located just 50 miles north of San Francisco in beautiful Sonoma County. It offers a dynamic learning environment, valuable information resources, and a state-of-the-art automated retrieval system.

As a faculty member, librarians are expected to take a leading role in campus activities and governance. Scholarship plus service to the campus and community are expected. This position requires an ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or equivalent.

Rank: Senior Assistant Librarian. Salary range: $57,084 – $72,132, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package.

For a complete job description and application instructions, go to: http://sonoma.edu/aa/fa/tenure_track.shtml

For more information about the University Library, go to: http://library.sonoma.edu

Deadline for applications is Friday, June 15, 2012.

Sonoma State is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

–Paula Hammett
hammett@sonoma.edu

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