Brief Description
The University of San Diego’s Copley Library seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual to serve as the Head of the Technical Services Department. As head of the department, this individual serves as one of three department heads that comprise the University Librarian’s management team.

Detailed Description
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Head of the Technical Services Department is responsible for supervising personnel, including 1.5 librarians, 7 staff, 2-3 graduate assistants, and 5 work-study students. This person manages the overall operations of the Technical Services Department that includes cataloging and metadata, acquisitions, serials, e-resources, and preservation. The Head of the Technical Services Department will help to establish goals and objectives, policies, standards, and procedures for bibliographic control of materials in all formats; establish and monitor workflows; and perform technical services work as required. He/she works with the Budget Manager to track both the library collections and departmental budget and will work with staff to ensure that the University’s purchasing and payment guidelines are followed. This individual serves as a liaison to one subject area and will be responsible for cultivating a strong relationship with the department through collection development, instruction, and reference work. As a department head, he/she serves as a member of the University Librarian’s management team. He/she serves on Copley Library committees. This person must be active at the state and national levels in the library profession. This is a 12-month tenure-track library faculty position.

Job Requirements
Minimum
· ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree

· Minimum two years technical services experience

· Experience with an integrated library system, preferable III’s Millennium

· Demonstrate experience in organizational and project management

· Knowledge of maintaining print and e-resources records, including serials, e-resources, and e-books

· Knowledge of metadata standards and schema, such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, and PREMIS

· Familiarity with RDA rules and FRBR model for cataloging

· Demonstrate an aptitude for budget management

· Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skill

Preferred
· Library supervisory experience

· Experience as a liaison to an academic department

· Experience with collection development

· Experience with negotiating licenses and working with vendors

· Knowledge of acquisitions for print and electronic resources

· Knowledge of emerging technologies, e.g., digital institutional repository

· Familiarity with preservation techniques

· Familiarity with copyright law and policies

· Bibliographic knowledge of one or more languages

Additional Details
Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. Librarians in Copley Library have faculty appointments and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, service, and otherwise meet reappointment, promotion, and tenure criteria.

USD is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

Benefits: Benefits include health care, retirement, and life insurance. USD is a private, Roman Catholic university with over 7,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s website is www.sandiego.edu.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 14 and continue until the position is filled.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, to include social security verification and federal/county criminal check.

How To Apply
To apply, go to http://www.sandiego.edu/administration/businessadmin/humanresources/jobopportunities/faculty_openings.php and follow these steps:
1) Click on the link for current faculty openings.

2) Click on the link for IRC6391.

3) Click Apply Now and register as an applicant.

4) Please upload the following documents (please do not send any additional materials). If you have difficulty uploading any documents, please contact Human Resources at (619) 260-6806 or (619) 260-2725 and reference job posting IRC6391.

a) Letter of application
b) Resume
c) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of five professional references.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Theresa S. Byrd, University Librarian, (619) 260-2370, tsbyrd@sandiego.edu

The City of Los Angeles is currently accepting applications for Principal Librarian. The salary range for this position is $87,090 – $108,221 and $103,940 – $129,142 annually. Applications must be received by April 19, 2012.

A Principal Librarian plans, organizes, and directs the work of professional and support library personnel who are providing library services to the public or supporting library services in a major division of the Los Angeles Public Library; applies sound supervisory and management principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. Examples of Principal Librarian assignments include: head of Volunteer/Literacy Services, Adult Services, Youth Services, and branch area offices.

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

In this key position, the incumbent will manage a staff of 6 FTE non-exempt employees plus a varying number of project staff and hourly assistants. S/he will oversee operations, the timely processing of error reports from various workflows, planning and execution of data maintenance projects, monitoring of distributed maintenance activities and statistics tracking. Specific duties will include hiring, training and supervision of all staff, developing standard maintenance policies and procedures, managing multiple incoming work streams, maintaining statistics, designing and executing plans for special projects and quality control measures, and responding to new initiatives and changes in the Library’s technical processing and discovery environments. S/he will also serve as liaison with other Library units, staff and users.

This position requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or similar credential, 3+ years of library work experience, expert knowledge of the rules and practices in descriptive cataloging, authority control, subject headings assignment and classification, and familiarity with the cataloging and authority modules of an integrated library system. The proven ability to manage staff and large, complex projects is essential, along with excellent oral/written communication and organization skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, production-orientated environment. Familiarity with current and emerging trends in library metadata is desired, along with advanced knowledge of one or more Western European languages, XML and skills related to data massaging and development of scripts for automated data manipulation processes.

To see the full job description, assure your application information is captured in our official files and give the hiring department immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://jobs.stanford.edu/. Input 47167 in the keyword search box. In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants should provide names, phone numbers and email addresses of thee references. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

C. V. STARR EAST ASIAN LIBRARY
LIBRARIAN FOR THE JAPANESE COLLECTION
Hiring range: Associate Librarian I – Librarian II
$49,464 – $77,976, based upon qualifications
This is a full-time appointment available starting May 2012.

Applicants who have previously applied do not need to reapply.

The University of California at Berkeley invites applications for the position of Librarian for the Japanese Collection at the C. V. Starr East Asian Library. The Starr Library houses the largest collection of research materials in the Japanese language at any university outside Asia. Its comprehensive Japanese collection contains more than 385,000 volumes and nearly 2,000 current Japanese serial titles, as well as electronic databases and non-print materials in Japanese. The C. V. Starr East Asian Library serves the campus community and a substantial number of off-campus users.

This position reports to the Director of the C. V. Starr East Asian Library.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will evaluate and select Japanese language materials in all subject areas, formats, and media, including electronic; manage acquisitions funds, prepare requests for funds, and expend funds. When necessary or advantageous, the incumbent will coordinate acquisitions with Stanford University or other UC campus libraries, either through existing agreements or by exploring additional areas of cooperation. He or she will select materials for storage or withdrawal, preservation, microfilming, or digitization. The incumbent will review and redefine collection policy to meet the teaching and research needs of faculty and students, and attempt to anticipate subject areas and types of research materials that should be collected. The incumbent will work with the Director to identify and initiate applications for grant funds to improve access to, or conservation of, the Japanese collection.

In addition to collection management, the incumbent will provide reference and consultation services for scholars and students in Japanese studies. He or she will respond to individual queries and conduct bibliographic instruction as requested, serving as library liaison for faculty and students. The incumbent will work with the East Asian Library’s Technical Services unit to create and maintain name authority files for items in the Japanese collection.

The incumbent may supervise a bibliographical assistant and represent the Library in regional, national, and international cooperative programs and special projects concerning Japanese collections and materials.

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 promise or evidence of such contributions.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent degree
• Expert knowledge of spoken and written Japanese (modern and classical)
  Knowledge of Japanese scholarship, publishing, government documents, and the book trade
• Subject background and training in Japanese history, literature, or an appropriate discipline related to Japanese studies
  Current knowledge of Japan’s e-publishing industry and online resources suitable to an academic context
• Familiarity with various systems for romanizing Japanese, especially the Hepburn system
• Excellent oral and written skills in English
• Ability to work well with staff of diverse backgrounds
• Strong commitment to excellence in service and a demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a complex, changing environment

Preferred:

• Advanced academic degree in Japanese history, literature, or a related field
• Previous work experience in a research library, preferably with East Asian language materials

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.

An exclusive bargaining agent, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), represents librarians at the University of California. This position is included 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.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by April 17, 2012.

Applicants must send with their applications a cover letter, a detailed statement of qualifications, curriculum vitae noting degrees and relevant work experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications for this position. Send applications to:

Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
110 Doe Library
The University Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000

Or FAX to: 510-642-8675
Or EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu

Applications received via email preferred.

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

The City of Los Angeles is currently accepting application for Division Librarian. The salary range for this position is $120,623 – $149,855 annually. Applications must be received by April 5, 2012.

A Division Librarian plans, organizes, and directs the work of professional and support library personnel who are providing library services to the public or supporting library services in a major division of the Los Angeles Public Library; applies sound supervisory and management principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. Examples of Division Librarian assignments include: head of Branch Library Service; head of Central Library Services; and, head of Information Technology and Collections.

To learn more about this exciting job opportunity and how to apply, please visit the Personnel Department’s Employment Page at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lacity/default.cfm

Instruction/Reference Librarian
Sheldon Margen Public Health Library
University of California, Berkeley
Hiring Range: Associate Librarian I – Associate Librarian III
Full-time Salary Range: $49,464-54,444 per annum, based upon qualifications

This is a 50%-time, one-year, temporary appointment available starting April 2012.

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking an energetic, creative, and service-oriented librarian to provide instruction, outreach, and reference services; conduct public health-related literature searches; and perform other duties as needed in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Head Librarian, the Instruction/Reference Librarian will be responsible for providing instruction, outreach, and reference services to state agency health professionals. Instruction is provided once a month to CDPH staff in both Richmond and Sacramento; the librarian will be required to travel to Richmond and Sacramento. Special request instruction sessions may require travel to other state agency locations in California. Outreach efforts will include the production of monthly and quarterly electronic newsletters. The librarian will conduct public health-related literature searches for contract clientele utilizing databases such as PubMed, Agricola, and ERIC as well as using bibliographic management software such as EndNote. The librarian will also assist the Document Delivery Unit with day-to-day operations such as bibliographic verification, commercial document delivery ordering, and CDPH-licensed electronic journal access issues as needed. With the other Public Health Library staff, the librarian will share in the responsibility for providing library services to other clientele.

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, e.g., leadership in University and professional settings, publications, or other research and creative activity, are required for advancement in the Librarian series and for appointment at the Associate rank. The successful candidate will show evidence of or promise of such contributions.

Qualifications

Required:

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Ability to work four days per week including Wednesdays 8 am – 5 pm.
• Demonstrated experience providing instructional and reference services including the creation of instructional and information materials such as online tutorials and guides.
• Experience utilizing bibliographic databases (e.g. PubMed, Web of Science, Agricola, ERIC) and strong bibliographic verification skills.
• Experience using bibliographic management software (e.g. EndNote, Reference Manager, RefWorks).
• Proficiency with html and library microcomputer applications including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong commitment to excellence and providing highly responsive public service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and user communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Evidence of initiative and flexibility in adapting to change.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in an academic and/or health sciences library.
• Experience using Inmagic DB/Text Works or Web Publisher Pro.
• Online literature searching experience using free or fee-based search services.

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.

Term of appointment: This position is a one-year, temporary appointment commencing from date of hire and is funded by state agency contracts.

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by March 13, 2012.

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
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
(510) 642-3778

Or Fax: 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 visit http://lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/pubref.html

Salary DOE, hiring range $10/hr – $13/hr, with possible increase of up to $14/hr post completion of 3 – 6 months’ probation. Excellent benefits package. This is a part-time, on-site position based in Berkeley, CA, available immediately.
Send resume and a cover letter via email to: jobs@no-smoke.org. We are an equal opportunity employer. No calls please.

Librarian
(Tenure-Track & Temporary, Part-Time Pool)  

Posting Number: 0110099

Filing Deadline (All postings close at 4:00 PM):03-26-2012

Job Type: Faculty – Tenure-Track/Part-Time Pool

Examples of Duties:

1. Provide research/reference assistance to students, faculty, the community, and staff, using electronic, print, and media-based materials and resources at the Rosenberg Library and at campus libraries as assigned.

2. Provide instruction in the use of information resources and the development of information competency skills: a) on a one-to-one basis as part of reference service, b) for students enrolled in LIS 10: Use of Information Resources, c) in classroom/lab settings, d) for faculty professional development workshops, e) for special programs, such as the African-American Scholastic Program, Asian Pacific American Student Success Program, the Latino Services Network, at-risk students, ESL students, etc., as assigned.

3. Create library instructional and reference materials in electronic and print formats.

4. Actively promote the use of library resources and services by assisting faculty in identifying, locating, acquiring, offering, and using library resources and services to support classroom instruction; be an effective liaison to faculty in assigned departments/programs.

5. Participate as a team player in CCSF Library & Learning Resource committees, projects, and work groups; serve on college-wide committees, such as Shared Governance committees, Accreditation, Program Review, etc.

6. Assist in the design, development, implementation, and coordination of library services, resources, policies, and activities which will lead to student success, student retention, accommodation of learning styles, and instructional effectiveness; be proactive in implementing the information competency goals of the college.

7. Assess and promote the use of appropriate technologies, resources, and materials for instructional and reference purposes.

8. Perform professional responsibilities required of faculty members.

9. Must be flexible in adapting to changes in schedules and locations and be available to work late afternoons, evenings, and weekends at various campus libraries or locations as required.

10. Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.

To apply, please visit our website at http://apptrkr.com/234010

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Description of Institution and Library

One of ten University of California campuses, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is located in Westwood Village, approximately five miles from the Pacific Ocean near Santa Monica. Comprised of the College of Letters and Science and 11 professional schools, the 419-acre campus features 174 buildings, including the Center for Health Sciences. UCLA has more than 6,600 faculty and academic staff and approximately 26,000 employees overall. Founded in 1919, UCLA offers 118 undergraduate degree programs and 200 graduate programs and has more than 26,100 undergraduates and 11,900 graduate students. Academic excellence, faculty distinction, and a comprehensive curriculum are hallmarks of UCLA, which is a member of the Association of American Universities. Among the faculty are six Nobel Laureates, four National Medal of Science winners, eleven MacArthur Grant winners, and 46 Guggenheim Fellows. UCLA is California’s largest university and is a model for public institutions of higher education. As the tenth largest employer in the region, UCLA generates almost $9 in economic activity for every $1 state taxpayers invest in UCLA and generates an annual $6 billion economic impact on the greater Los Angeles region.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 academic research libraries in North America, the UCLA Library is comprised of 8 major libraries and 13 library wide departments and the Southern Regional Library Facility, the remote storage facility for the southern UC campuses, all of which report to the University Librarian. In addition, there are 12 affiliated library units located on the campus. There are approximately 120 librarians on the campus, and the UCLA Library has a staff of approximately 350, and approximately 400 – 500 student employees. The Library has an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments and units. The library collection consists of more than 9 million volumes and more than 78,000 current serial titles and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The Library’s annual budget is in excess of $51 million; more than $9.5 million supports the acquisition of print and digital material, and the library is part of the California Digital Library. The UCLA Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and the Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

The Library Human Resources (LHR) Department is a support unit (7 FTE, plus student assistants) in the UCLA Library that provides services to individuals and the organization. LHR staff members administer human resources activities and functions in consultation with the University Librarian and other library administrators as well as other campus departments. In support of the library’s mission, LHR coordinates human resources programs and services for the UCLA Library and its employees. Specific areas of responsibility include: staffing and recruitment, student employment, benefits, payroll, classification, compensation, diversity and equal employment opportunity, learning and development, organizational development, workplace health and safety, and employee and labor relations. LHR works cooperatively with the Academic Personnel Office, Campus Human Resources and other campus departments and University of California System offices to provide library managers and employees with information, solutions, advice, and guidance on human resources issues.

Position Duties

Reporting to the Director of Library Human Resources, the Assistant Director of Academic Human Resources (ADAHR) manages human resources operations in a collective bargaining environment that concern academic Library employees in units which report to the University Librarian, and serves as a liaison to affiliated campus units for librarian peer review and recruitment. Academic HR services include peer review, recruitment and performance management, as well as consultation, communication and planning regarding compliance with collective bargaining agreements, the Academic Personnel Manual and the UCLA Librarians’ CALL. The ADAHR advises Library administrators, managers and supervisors concerning academic employees, and counsels and coaches managers and librarians. The incumbent also manages the Library’s Learning and Development Program which benefits the Library organization as a whole and facilitates the growth of individual employees. The incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

Serves as the primary human resources officer for librarian (academic) peer review campuswide. Administers on behalf of the University Librarian the process for librarian peer review, including appointments, promotions, and merits in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, the Academic Personnel Manual, and the UCLA Librarians’ CALL.
Coordinates all aspects of the annual peer review cycle for the Librarian Series and provides all necessary administrative support to the University Librarian.
Works collaboratively with the University Librarian and the Librarians Association of the University of California – Los Angeles (LAUC – LA) to prepare and manage the annual peer review calendar.
Advises candidates and review initiators in all campus units, heads of Library sections and departments, and supervisory Associate University Librarians on peer review actions and process. Ensures that all librarians receive appropriate notification at the beginning of each peer review cycle.
Serves as ex officio member of the LAUC – LA committee that reviews and updates the UCLA Librarians’ CALL: Academic Personnel Procedures for the Librarian Series. Coordinates distribution of the CALL to all librarians and review initiators.
Manages the Peer Review webpage on the LHR website and ensures accessibility of current and archival documents related to peer review.
Oversees maintenance of LHR departmental files related to annual peer review cycle in an appropriate and confidential manner.
Oversees the compilation of statistics and annual reports related to the annual peer review cycle and academic appointments for the University Librarian.
Manages the Library’s Learning and Development (L&D) Program by designing, developing and implementing organizational and individual learning and development activities for Library employees of all types and at all levels.
Directs ongoing planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum to support organizational and individual learning and development. Develops and maintains learning and development policies and procedures.
Coordinates L&D activities and events to foster organizational and individual learning throughout the library system for all levels of staff (academic, professional, staff, student) using in-house, university, contracted, and other resources.
Facilitates Library-wide, library departmental and/or other campus meetings as requested or as needed.
Guides decisions on how programming should be delivered and ensures it is tailored to the academic mission of the UCLA Library and its strategic plan.
Assists department heads, other managers, and supervisors with organizational development activities including work redesign, organizational restructuring, job analysis, etc.
Works collaboratively to define and develop core competencies in leadership, administrative, managerial, supervisory areas. Designs and implements associated plans to foster and sustain such competencies in all levels of supervisors and managers for the UCLA Library system.
Manages the Library’s travel policy in consultation with the Director of Business and Enterprise Services. Monitors and updates the mechanisms by which Library employees request leave and funding, as federal and state laws and University policies change.
Oversees the New Employee Orientation program and on-boarding activities and processes for new Library employees (academic and staff).
Works with the Assistant Director for Staff and Student Human Resources (ADSSHR) to develop and manage employee recognition and award programs and activities.
Serves as the Library’s primary liaison to the UCLA Training & Development Department.
Manages the learning and development budget accounts and has responsibility for budget planning, and monitoring and approving all requests for learning and development funds.
Oversees the compilation of statistics and reports for organizational learning and development and training.
Manages librarian (academic) recruitment activities for Library and affiliated units. Supports the work of search committees and hiring officers to hire and retain outstanding academic employees.
Serves as the HR Manager for academic searches in Library units and in affiliated units as necessary. Advises hiring officers and search committees on recruitment policies and procedures.
Assists such units and hiring officers in preparing position postings and oversees the placement of advertising for such positions.
Assists search committees in preparing and publicizing interviews of candidates as necessary.
Coordinates preparation of appointment files for the Committee on Appointments, Promotions & Advancements (CAPA) at the conclusion of recruitment or when temporary appointments are approved by the University Librarian.
Oversees the maintenance of recruitment files within LHR for all campus librarian recruitments in compliance with UCLA policies and guidelines.
Assists the Director of Library Human Resources in managing the human resources programs of the library.
Works closely with the DLHR, the ADSSHR, and other LHR staff to ensure that the library is in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, campus and system personnel policies, practices and state and federal laws related to human resources.
Consults with and advises library managers and supervisors and employees on human resources activities including employment, job descriptions, classification and compensation, performance management, and employee and labor relations issues.
Assists in communicating to library managers and employees changes in university and library human resources policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
Works closely with the DLHR on the resolution of employee and labor relations matters.
Attends confidential employee and labor relations meetings and compiles information in response to requests.
Supervises 1 FTE administrative support position and 0.3 FTE student assistant.
Serves on library and University committees as appropriate.
Participates actively in national, regional and local professional associations that relate to human resources, library leadership and management, academic libraries and/or organizational learning and development.

Required Qualifications

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience).
A minimum of three (3) years of human resources or library management experience with evidence of increasing responsibility.
Experience in working in an academic library or related setting.
Knowledge of and relevant experience with HR policies, regulations, and current practices in a collective bargaining environment..
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, time, and project management and assessment skills.
Evidence of good judgment, tact and discretion.
Demonstrated ability to supervise others.
Experience in planning and coordinating workshops and/or other events.
Experience in serving as the chair and/or member of search committees.
Evidence of effective collaboration, facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills.
Ability to think analytically and solve problems.
Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of library employees.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and to interact diplomatically with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
Commitment to fostering a diverse educational and work environment and ability to work with a diverse staff, faculty and student population.
Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications.
Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio or other productivity software.
Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both independently and as a team member and to foster teamwork among colleagues.
Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
Evidence of continued professional development and active contribution to the human resources or library profession, especially at the national level.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of UCLA human resources staff and academic personnel policies and procedures.
Experience in managing an academic library department or a similar unit.
Experience in managing recruitments, or in serving as chair or coordinator of librarian search committees.
Experience in developing and managing learning and development programs.
Experience with organizational development, change management, and systems thinking.
Advanced degree in human resources or organizational development, or a related field such as higher education administration or adult learning theory.

General Information

Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees. This is a non-represented position. Within the UC System, most librarians are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). 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. UC has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. Relocation assistance is provided.

Appointees to the librarian series at UC shall have professional backgrounds that demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such background will normally include a professional degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science graduate program. In addition to professional competence and quality of service within the library in the primary job, advancement in the librarian series requires professional involvement and contributions outside of the library, and/or university and community service, and/or scholarly activities. Candidates must show evidence or promise of such contributions.

Application Procedures

Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply to Gloria Robledo, Director of Library Human Resources, UCLA Library, Library Human Resources, 22478 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1575.
E-mail applications encouraged and can be sent to jobs-hr@library.ucla.edu. Applications should include:
a cover letter describing qualifications and experience;
a current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and
the names and addresses for at least three professional references, including a current or previous supervisor.

Candidates applying by March 20, 2012 will be given first consideration. UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA-compliant employer. Under federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by providing documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.

For the complete posting, please visit: http://www.library.ucla.edu/about/employment.cfm.

Responsibilities: The Scholarly Resources Librarian coordinates librarians in highly collaborative collection development activities including assessment, selection, resource trials, de-selection, and outreach to faculty. This position monitors long-term collection development commitments such as approval plans, serial subscriptions, patron-driven acquisitions, and electronic purchases vs. leasing programs. This position effectively negotiates licenses and contracts, develops good working relationships with vendors and consortia, and maintains budgetary accountability. This position communicates effectively with technical services and systems regarding acquisitions and access issues. This position manages the production and analysis of statistics relating to collections and their use, as well as comparative analysis with peer institutions. This position monitors trends in collection development in academic libraries, and implements best practices to achieve library collection goals and objectives. This position markets library resources and coordinates changes with instructional services librarians. This position also serves as a library liaison in assigned subject areas and teaches related information literacy classes.

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, ranked librarian position with generous insurance benefits and employer-funded retirement options.

Qualifications: Required: A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; at least three years of relevant experience in an academic library showing progressive responsibility in the area of collection development including management of materials budgets, vendor contracts, and licenses; the ability to lead and work within a collaborative environment; excellent analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills; proficiency with spreadsheets and analytical tools; excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

To apply: Please apply at https://jobs.pepperdine.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1329762636383 and attach a letter of application, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Pepperdine University is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.