Health Science Branch Coordinator

The Library at the University of the Pacific is seeking an experienced library operations coordinator responsible for supervising staff, facilities, and public services in its Health Sciences Branch Library (HSB). HSB Library serves the faculty, students, and staff of Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Works closely with Health Sciences Librarian and University Library staff. Supervises 1 FTE library assistant and student assistants. Duties include: management of circulation; patron account services; course reserves; collection maintenance; interlibrary loan and document delivery and assistance with basic information and reference questions, providing referrals to the Health Sciences Librarian as appropriate.

Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years experience in an academic library demonstrating knowledge and understanding of circulation, resource sharing and interlibrary loan/document delivery, or the demonstrated equivalent gained through experience in an academic sciences library. Successful supervisory experience. Commitment to providing high-quality public service within a flexible and continually evolving academic library environment. Ability to apply new technologies to library services. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated creative approaches to problem solving. Ability to work cooperatively and to foster teamwork.
Preferred: Health Sciences background.

To apply, email cover letter, resume, names & contact information of 3 current references along with completed online application (found at www.pacific.edu/hr) or apply in person at Department of Human Resources, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211. Competitive compensation package including tuition remission. Pacific is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce.

Effective Date of Hire: July 1, 2012

See complete job description at:
http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/personnel/jobs/posting/932/index.html

Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree from an American Library Association-accredited program and institution by the date of appointment

Minimum of two years’ progressive experience working independently in a research-level Special Collections department, or a minimum of two years’ professional archival or digital records management experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments

Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice and technological applications related to archives, special collections, and records management

Familiarity with EAD, MODS, METS, XML/XSL and other data structure standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for digital archives and records management
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to fulfill the scholarly and service expectations of a tenure-track position
Commitment to and/or expertise in educating and serving a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications
Additional graduate degree or certificate in Archival Studies, or an archival emphasis in an MLIS program
Experience working collaboratively with college/university faculty, staff, and students

Thorough grounding in library instruction pedagogy, including the ability to impart information literacy skills and concepts, to develop effective instructional materials, and to show students how to formulate information-seeking strategies, particularly at the college level

Ability to evaluate, select, and review information resources in relation to curricular needs.
Ability to provide helpful, efficient service to customers while working as a generalist in a cooperative, general reference environment

Proficiency in using and teaching electronic information resources

A record of significant involvement in library and/or archivist professional organizations
Demonstrated awareness of trends related to digital archives, special collections and institutional repositories

Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the digitization of several archival collections

Collaborate with library Technical Services staff and Academic Technology staff to make the digitized collections available via the library’s web portal

Provide reference and consultation services to the student, faculty, and visiting scholar patrons of the department; conducting library instruction for classes interpreting and helping students to appreciate the unique and rare resources of the department

Assume responsibility for outreach and the marketing of department services to the campus and outside communities

Work closely with subject librarians and other members of the University community as appropriate
Serve a rotation at the central reference desk approximately 6 hours per week including some nights and weekends

Engage in library and university governance and scholarship, including research and publication
Oversee the work of staff and student assistants assigned to the department

Required Documentation

Letter of application addressing each of the Minimum Qualifications and as many of the Desired/Preferred Qualifications as applicable (be as specific as possible)

Current resume that includes phone number and current email address

Current letters of recommendation from three persons able to comment upon the candidate’s ability to fulfill the expectations and requirements of the position.

Letters must be printed and signed and sent via USPS directly from the person making the reference. Faxes and email recommendations will not be accepted

Copy of the official transcript from the university awarding the library Master’s degree

Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript and signed SC-1 form

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Nancy Karnofel
Library Administration Office
University Library
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840 – 1901
(562) 985-7839
libadmin@csulb.edu

Application Deadline
Review of applications to begin January 17, 2012. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is. USC Libraries’ unit is seeking an editor/Writer to join its team. As such, the individual will facilitate the MLIS program development project by coordinating all aspects of document and publication production for this project.

Specific duties for the Editor/ Writer 1 include but are not limited to:

• Editing, proofreading and writing copy for the MLIS program development activities.
• Translate documents and references into APA style.
• Coordinate all aspects of document production include template development.
• Perform administrate duties as assigned.

In addition, the editor/writer supports the faculty and staff of the MLIS program as it develops. The incumbent is responsible proofreading and editing a variety of documents related to the program development process. A successful candidate will have experience in editing, writing, proofreading, word processing, document production and APA style.

To apply please submit Curriculum Vitae or and supplemental materials to Dr. Jade Winn at jadewinn@usc.edu. Only electronic applications will be considered. Supplementary materials should include a few paragraphs for each of the following questions.

1. Please describe your experience working with APA style.
2. What is your writing and editing background?
3. Please describe in detail a project that you took initiative and proactively influenced the deliverables.

This is a fixed-term, resource employee position and is not eligible for employee benefits. USC is centrally located in Los Angeles with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Head of Reference Services and participating in the Humanities Collection Group, the Performing Arts Librarian has responsibility for all aspects of collection management and development for film and media studies, theater and dance, including selection of information resources, collection management and evaluation, faculty liaison, budgetary management, and resource sharing, including participation in University of California system-wide collection development and preservation projects for print and digital resources. Provides engaged, knowledgeable liaison and collaboration with faculty and students to develop their awareness of the complex and changing scholarly information environment. Collaborates in the development of both print and digital collections relating to the performing arts, maintaining awareness of developments in scholarly communication, intellectual rights, and publishing related to the performing arts.

Responsibilities include working individually and as part of a team to contribute to creative and innovative approaches to advancing the Library’s services. Participates in scheduled multi-disciplinary reference desk service, online chat reference for the UC cooperative, research consultation and instruction in assigned disciplines, and outreach activities. Includes some evening and weekend assignments. Participates in an active instructional program, including teaching a credit-bearing library research class. Develops and delivers presentations to specialized classes and provides individualized assistance to students and faculty in the performing arts departments. Has responsibility for the design and maintenance of print and online guides to specialized library resources.

QUALIFICATIONS Required: ALA accredited MLS. Academic background and/or knowledge in performing arts or related disciplines demonstrated through undergraduate, or advanced degree, coursework, or work experience. Demonstrated experience in reference and library instruction. Ability to create instructional materials and utilize web design tools to facilitate instructional goals. Understanding of current and emerging trends in performing arts scholarship and the ways in which scholars and performers in the arts produce and use information resources.

A strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment. Demonstrated initiative and flexibility. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and community users.

Preferred: Advanced degree in film and media studies, theatre or dance. Experience with digital audio and video collections and services in libraries. Two-three years professional experience in an academic library.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with qualifications. Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has an excellent retirement system, which is coordinated with Social Security. A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.

Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; applications received by *December 10, 2011* will receive first consideration. Send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to: *Judy Gorrindo, Human Resources, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010.
*Applications may also be sent via email –gorrindo@library.ucsb.edu

For the complete job announcement visit:
http://www.library.ucsb.edu/human-resources/academic-openings

Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

The University of California, Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from all who meet the stated qualifications.

Slavic and East European Studies Librarian and
Head of Collection Exchange Program
Doe/Moffitt Libraries
Hiring range: Associate Librarian I – Associate Librarian VI
$49,464 – $66,492, based upon qualifications
This is a full-time appointment available starting February 2012.

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian to lead the Library’s research and teaching initiatives supporting Slavic and East European Studies, and to manage the Library’s collection exchange program.

The Slavic and East European Studies Librarian has primary responsibility for enhancing the collections and user-centered services in support of research, teaching, and scholarship related to countries of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Cultivating and sustaining strong connections with faculty and students associated with key academic departments and centers – mainly the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and the Institute for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies – is critical to understanding and meeting the research and curricular needs for these scholars. The librarian provides research consultations for faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students in the required languages and subject areas; develops guides and web pages to facilitate user access to resources; offers orientations and instructional seminars; and contributes to reference services for the humanities and social sciences in the Doe/Moffitt Libraries.

The Slavic and East European Studies Librarian selects materials in all formats that are appropriate to the research and teaching needs of the UC Berkeley campus, and that are published in the countries of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Materials are acquired through firm orders and approval plans with multiple vendors as well as through a well-developed exchange program. In order to effectively enhance access to the collection of print and digital materials and identify which materials should be shelved off-campus, the librarian works collaboratively with other campus colleagues specializing in international documents, social sciences, humanities, and area studies. Collection development is coordinated through a number of consortial agreements with libraries in the University of California system, Stanford University, and the Pacific Coast Slavic and East European Consortium (PAC SLAV). The Slavic and East European Studies Librarian maintains an awareness of scholarly communication issues, and identifies relevant online resources to purchase through campus funds or in group agreements within the California Digital Library and the Center for Research Libraries. On a limited basis, the librarian may select appropriate Slavic materials for the library at UC Santa Barbara.

Working closely with staff in the Acquisitions Department, as Head of the Collection Exchange Program this librarian is responsible for managing and assessing the Library’s exchange program with partner libraries, academies, and institutions. The Library’s Exchange Program provides Berkeley with significant publications not otherwise easily acquired. Exchange arrangements currently exist with partners in many countries, the large majority of which are in Russia and other countries of Eastern Europe.

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 evidence or promise of such contributions.

Qualifications
Required:

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Degree in an area studies-related field (language, history, culture, or literature).
• Demonstrated comprehension of and competency in Russian.
• Demonstrated understanding of the information needs of researchers studying Eastern Europe.
• Familiarity with book trade and bibliographic resources of countries of this region.
• Experience or coursework in collection development and understanding of the evolving scholarly communication landscape.
• Experience or coursework in reference services using print and digital resources to support area studies, humanities, and social sciences research.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive public service.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities.

Desirable:

• An advanced degree in a subject area pertinent to Slavic and East European Studies.
• Proficiency in other non-English languages of the region.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, students, and other campus stakeholders.
• Experience providing reference and instructional services in an academic setting.
• Experience with cooperative library agreements at the regional, national, or international level.
• Experience developing innovative services to enhance research and/or teaching.
• Knowledge of cataloging and access issues for non-English language materials.
• Experience with grant writing and fundraising.
• Experience working effectively in an academic library or equivalent research environment.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by December 16, 2011.

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 contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, 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 are encouraged to submit applications by e-mail. Applications should include a letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications; a full resume of their education and relevant experience; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about their 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, CA 94720-6000
Or FAX to: 510.642.8675
Or EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu

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

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

The Research Librarian for Business will provide liaison and outreach to faculty and students of The Paul Merage School of Business which has been ranked among the top 50 business schools nationally by the Wall Street Journal, Business Week and U.S. News and World Report. In 2011 the Financial Times ranked the School #27 in the US and #53 in the world. The School offers a full-time Ph.D. program, and four MBA programs (Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Fully Employed MBA, and Health Care Executive MBA), as well as a BA in Business Administration and a BS in Business Information Management.

The successful candidate for this position will be a member of the Reference Department, reporting to the Head of Reference.

Duties and Responsibilities
In the area of reference, the Research Librarian for Business will provide specialized business reference and individual research consultations. In addition, the Research Librarian will be expected to provide effective general reference assistance at the Langson Library Reference Desk, supporting information needs in business, social sciences, government publications, humanities, education, and the arts. The Research Librarian for Business may provide up to ten hours of general reference service weekly, including responding to in-person, telephone, and electronic inquiries. Occasional evening shifts are required.

In the area of collection development, the Research Librarian for Business will be responsible for the selection, assessment, and management of collections and resources in business and management including reference resources. The Research Librarian will serve as liaison to the faculty and students in The Paul Merage School of Business to ensure that their information needs are being met and to promote the Libraries’ services and resources. The Research Librarian will be responsible for monitoring budgets and making collections decisions that support the teaching and research needs on campus. The incumbent will keep abreast of new publications and electronic resources in business and management and will develop and update subject web pages in support of curriculum and research in The Paul Merage School of Business.

In the area of instruction, the Research Librarian for Business will provide and promote subject-based instruction ranging from general orientations and overviews of electronic resources in business to customized presentations for specific course assignments. The candidate will also participate in the Libraries’ information literacy initiatives and general education programs to assist campus and community users in improving their critical thinking, information seeking, and research skills.

Qualifications
Required:
• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
• Substantial knowledge of business and financial information resources
• Ability to provide effective instruction in the use of business and financial information resources.
• Strong interest in building and managing business collections in all formats
• Commitment to user-centered library services.
• Strong interest in library information technology.
• Strong interest in working with students and faculty.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion of Librarians.

Preferred:
• Significant experience in teaching information literacy skills in business and management.
• Experience assessing, evaluating, and negotiating digital resources in business.
• Skill in developing, organizing, and maintaining web-based information resources.
• Educational background in business or management.
• Experience in performing reference, instruction and/or collection development in business-related subjects in an academic or research library.

Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

Reference Department
The Research Librarian for Business will be based in the Langson Library and will be a member of the Reference Department, which consists of Langson Library Reference and Ayala Science Library Reference. Langson Library’s services and collections support research and teaching in the Arts, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business and Management. The Department provides reference services including research consultation and virtual reference. The Reference Department operates in a team-based environment and the staff consists of 9 librarians and 7 FTE career staff.

The Libraries

The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of change. The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Ayala Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library. These buildings contain over 3, 600 public seats for study and research and provide more than 600 public access computers. The UCI Libraries have a staff of approximately 140 FTE plus approximately 30 student assistant FTE. The library collection consists of over 3.4 million volumes and over 86,000 journals and serial titles and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The UCI Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

University of California, Irvine
The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1965, UCI has more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,500 faculty members. Nearly 67% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D. UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten.

Librarians at the University of California Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Preferred appointment level: $47,544 – $84,996 (Assistant Librarian I – Librarian III). Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits, which may also include an attractive mortgage program, are equal to approximately 40% of salary.
Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by December 1, 2011 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Electronic applications are preferred. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their application materials including: cover letter; complete résumé; and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference’s professional relationship to the applicant, to:

e-mail: libhr@uci.edu
Library Human Resources
UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557
confidential fax (949) 824-3270

Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.

This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at http://www.lib.uci.edu/about/jobs/librarian-vacancies.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.

The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity

Description: The Humboldt State University Library invites application for a full-time 10-month tenure-track position as an Instructional Services Librarian/Library Assessment Coordinator. We seek a collaborative, innovative, and service-focused librarian to actively further the goals of the Library’s information literacy, research instruction and assessment programs.

Rank, Salary and Benefits:We seek to fill this position at the Senior Assistant Librarian level; however, rank and salary are dependent upon the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Structure is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/Salary-Schedule.xls.

Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about the benefits plans available to HSU faculty can be found at http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Faculty-Unit%203.pdf.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must have the following:

• An ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or an ALA accredited degree from an equivalent program at time of appointment;
• Demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role in the planning and delivery of information literacy and research instruction, both in the Library and across the University;
• Knowledge and experience using contemporary instructional delivery methods and techniques;
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in the use of online instructional tools, such as course management systems, content management systems, digital learning objects, and social media tools;
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in the assessment of academic library services and instruction using appropriate assessment tools and techniques;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including engaging presentation skills;
• Minimum of two years professional experience with instruction delivery in an academic or research library.

Candidates whose qualifications demonstrate abilities to prepare individuals to function in a culturally and ethnically diverse society are especially encouraged to apply.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration services to work in the United States.

Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant reference experience;
• Experience with “first year” freshman experience programs;
• Experience serving as a library liaison or subject librarian with one or more academic programs or departments.

Professional Duties: The Instructional Services Librarian/Library Assessment Coordinator is responsible for incorporating research instruction more fully into the campus curriculum, within inclusive classrooms, and for creating and maintaining a variety of web-based resources for its delivery. The successful candidate will: collaborate with library and instructional faculty and campus administrators to develop an assessment component for library instructional programs; evaluate library services, instructional programs, and instructional resources using appropriate assessment tools and techniques; accurately present and summarize assessment results to inform library decision-making; attend pertinent meetings at the campus and CSU System levels; and participate in information literacy and assessment initiatives as appropriate.

This position also includes responsibility for providing reference service and specialized research assistance, engaging in collection management, and acting as liaison to one or more academic departments. The reference schedule includes some evening and weekend hours.

Assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the Library, the students, and the University curriculum.

Librarians are members of the faculty at Humboldt State University. As such, their primary professional responsibilities are: maintaining excellence in librarianship; research, scholarship, and/or creative activity; and service to the University, profession, and to the community. These responsibilities include: participation in campus and system-wide committees; being generally available in the library during business hours; working collaboratively and productively with colleagues; and actively participating in academic functions.

General Information: Humboldt State University is part of the 23-campus California State University system. The University has a comprehensive arts and sciences curriculum, which is recognized nationally for its high academic quality. Founded in 1913, HSU is one of the premier, public institutions in the western United States; it is a residential and rural campus with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students. The main campus is located in Arcata, California, in the northwestern part of the state along the coast, situated among redwood trees in an area that offers unmatched scenic beauty, moderate climate and opportunities for outdoor activities. The surrounding Humboldt County locale has a population of 130,000. The community offers an excellent range of businesses, services and cultural activities/performances. The local schools are ranked in the top performance percentiles, both nationally and in the state.

The University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the State. Additional information about Humboldt State University can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu.

Application: Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review), and the names and contact information of three professional references in electronic PDF format to:

Humboldt State University Library
Jeremy Shellhase, Search Committee Chair
LibrarySearch7509@humboldt.edu
Phone (707) 826-3441

In letter of application, please refer to Job #7509.

For more information and to apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/214672

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than December 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM. Early response is encouraged.

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/ADA employer with a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from women, members of all ethnic groups, veterans and people with disabilities. Humboldt State University employs only individuals authorized to work in the United States.

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Qualifications
Required:
• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA- accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
• Experience maintaining and developing collections in an academic library.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
• Well-developed analytical, organizational and communications skills (oral, written, and interpersonal).
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and on projects within other units of the library.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment with co-workers, library users, and the wider campus community.
• Evidence of interest in professional and scholarly activities.

Preferred
• Experience working with Gobi online ordering software, or similar vendor software.
• Experience with developing, managing, maintaining a book approval plan.

Rank & Salary
The position will be at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian, tenure-track. Salary range will be from $57,084 to $63,103, commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Excellent comprehensive benefits are available and include health/vision/dental plans, optional 10/12 month work year; defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities; spouse/domestic partner/dependent fee-waiver as well as access to campus child-care and new affordable housing program. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

Job Control Number
29203G-12-038

Appointment Date
February 1, 2012

Application Deadline
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 5, 2011. Applications accepted until recommendations for appointments are made.

Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted via e-mail at libadmin@fullerton.edu. Please include in your email application 1) a letter of application to Richard C. Pollard, University Librarian, 2) your resume, and 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

The Digital Curation Librarian manages digital assets generated at UC Merced through the processes of creation, description, preservation, and publication/delivery. The Digital Curation Librarian will provide consultative support and expertise to UC Merced faculty and researchers to address their data management needs, including the development of data management plans. Communicating and liaising with researchers, partners, and service providers to develop opportunities and services will be a key aspect of this position. Additional responsibilities include library instruction and oversight of library exhibits.

The University of California at Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. The University is supportive of dual career couples.

Applicants must possess the following:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or equivalent experience or advance degree in information science or related field;
• A minimum of three years library, information technology, or informatics experience;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, document and complete projects;
• Experience in one or more aspects of curation and in web publishing;
• Knowledge of data management issues and trends including knowledge of applications for organizing and managing research data;
• Strong teaching and presentation skills;
• Excellent people skills and customer orientation;
• Adaptability;
• Creative and analytical thinking;
• Demonstrated initiative; and
• Interest in professional development.

Consideration of applications to begin November 28, 2011.

The responsibilities of this position include administering and providing technical support for all aspects of library technology including the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system; design, operation and maintenance of specialized library systems, electronic resources, proxy server, mobile apps, OPAC, LINK+, ILLIAD, ERM, OCLC, link resolver, research databases, library intranet, etc.; assisting the University Librarian with technology planning and project implementation; serving as primary liaison with the university’s Office of Information Technology to coordinate the maintenance of computer labs, staff computers, smart classrooms, peripherals, library wireless and other instructional equipment; supervising one full-time staff member (Electronic Services Technician); serving as backup for library website maintenance; serving as technical support liaison to database and online service providers; extracting and compiling a wide range of statistical data related to software, hardware and online resource usage on a monthly basis; providing database or technology consultation to library users using multiple formats (in-person, e-mail, phone, and chat); developing, promoting, and delivering effective training, instruction, seminars and workshops; maintaining a program of professional development.

Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science; minimum two years academic library and technology experience especially with library integrated systems such as Innovative Interfaces, administering web-based solutions using CSS, HTML, XML and related technologies; an understanding of the MARC record; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to function flexibly in a team environment; excellent interpersonal and training skills (online and face to face); ability to troubleshoot applications. Must be self directed, flexible and adaptable to change, analytical, creative, and results and customer service oriented.

Preferred: Experience supporting document delivery, cataloging, interlibrary loan, or other library workflow processes; content management systems like WordPress; and supervisory experience.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience, and departmental equity. Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse and dependent children and a generous 10% contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a complete background investigation. To apply, please send a curriculum vita and letters from three professional references in Word or PDF format to: jobs@laverne.edu, or mail to Human Resources, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne CA 91750. Reference #3147