Wednesday, May 15, 2013

California EPA Library - part-time

The Research Division of the California Air Resources Board is seeking a part time Librarian to assist in its Science and Law Libraries. The two libraries serve the scientific/engineering and legal staff working in California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) headquarters building in Sacramento and in regional/satellite offices throughout California, as well as requests from the public. The Librarian provides reference/research, document retrieval, and interlibrary loan services for all Library users.

The Librarian performs independent research to meet requests for specific information. The Librarian will direct daily operation of the Law Library, oversee vendor contracts, process and catalog new materials, maintain online catalogs, and provide training to staff. The California EPA Library includes small print collections for science and law; online subscriptions to approximately 100 scientific journals; and searching and document retrieval for staff. We are looking to provide new online tools for staff as well as improve our existing collection. The Librarian will participate in helping to plan the future direction of the Library as well as the daily operations.

Full job announcement is here: http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=515550

Applicants must be working as a Librarian in state civil service, or be on a Librarian civil service list. To get on the list fill out the application and questionnaire: http://www.library.ca.gov/about/jobs/docs/librarian.pdf 

Application deadline is May 24, 2013

Please contact Jim Behrmann with any questions:
Jim Behrmann, MPH Cal/EPA Library Supervisor
ARB, Research Division
1001 I Street, 2nd floor
Mail: P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95812 916-322-8278
jbehrman@arb.ca.gov

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

LIBRARIAN (DIGITAL SERVICES)-Naval Postgraduate School

Job Title: LIBRARIAN (DIGITAL SERVICES)
Department: Department Of The Navy
Agency: Commander, Navy Installations, Naval Operations
Job Announcement Number: SW11410-12-453543QH982931-D

SALARY RANGE: $56,172.00 - $105,897.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 18, 2011 to Monday, May 02, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1410-09/12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies - Monterey County, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens


JOB SUMMARY:
Discover a civilian career with the U.S. Department of the Navy that is filled with possibilities and be a part of something that makes a difference for you, the country, and the world. Great Benefits Package: paid vacation, sick days, holidays, health and life insurance, and an excellent retirement package!


Applications received prior to the opening date will not be considered. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) by the closing date of 02 May 2011.

This position is located in Monterey, California.




KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship required
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (see www.sss.gov)
Suitable for Federal Employment
A security clearance is required
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized





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Additional Duty Location Info:


Few vacancies - Monterey County, CA




Incumbent will work collaboratively with the library staff, with campus organizations, and with faculty to create, develop, manage and maintain a repository of digital content. Develop the architecture, standards, policies, and procedures necessary to implement an institutional digital repository. Coordinate and guide campus digital repository initiatives, policies, and procedures. Create and manage controlled vocabularies and institutional taxonomies for the organization and retrieval of digitized content by internal and external users. Recommend policies and procedures necessary for creation and management of digital rights and copyright control.




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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.




Applicant must meet the following qualification requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:



Basic Requirements: Applicants must possess one full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree, OR a total of at least five years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience.



GS-09: Applicants must possess two full years of progressively higher graduate education or a master’s degree in library science or equivalent graduate degree related to the position OR applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Providing library users with in-person reference services; developing web-based tools; utilizing digital repositories; AND utilizing digital content management applications in an academic or special library setting.



GS-11: Applicants must possess three full years of progressively higher graduate education in library science or a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to this position OR applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Providing library users with in-person and online reference services; assisting in managing digital repositories; AND assist in configuring or customizing digital content management applications in a library setting.


GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Developing, managing, and maintaining digital repositories; configuring/customizing digital content management applications; AND communicating digital repository requirements to information technology professionals and academic faculty.

Additional qualification information should be obtained from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1400/1410.htm



Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements. For foreign education to be credited, you must provide the following in the "Other Information" section of your resume: (a) name of the accredited U.S. institution that evaluated the education and date it was evaluated; and, (b) the degree / major / number of semester or quarter hours (list all that apply) to which the education was determined equivalent. Education obtained from a foreign school for which the above information is not provided will NOT be credited.

Applicants substituting education for experience must include in their resume the college/university attended, type and year of degree received, the major field of study, and the total number of quarter/semester hours earned. Do not submit transcripts. At the time of the job offer, all selectees must produce, when requested, a copy of the transcript(s) to verify the education included in the resume.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Work requires some bending, light lifting of equipment and/or library type resources as well as reaching items placed on shelving may be required.



Position may require occasional travel.



HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by experience, education and training you report relative to this position. Your rating will be based on both your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume as it relates to the following knowledges, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of the position:



1. Knowledge of digital library and technology.

2. Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and digital library technology metadata and cataloging guidelines.

3. Ability to maintain intellectual property rights, acquire digital content, and develop digital collections.




If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.



Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

CATEGORY RATING: Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy will be rated according to the Category Rating Procedures. Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, resume and supporting documents will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories:


Best Qualified
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Application of Veterans’ Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans’ preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 level or higher.




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BENEFITS:
Working for the DoD offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additionally, telework options or flexible work schedules may be available. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.public.navy.mil/DONHR/BENEFITS/Pages/Default.aspx.



OTHER INFORMATION:
Males born after December 31, 1959 will be required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System. If you fail to do so, you will be required to certify that you did not knowingly and willfully fail to register. This requirement must be met before you can be appointed to this position.


Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference: You must clearly provide the following information in your resume:
1. Dates and branch of service for all periods of active duty military service, including reservist/guard time called or ordered to active duty.

2. List any campaign badges or expeditionary medals received.

3. Type of last discharge. If discharged prior to full period of active duty, provide reason.

4. If retired military, provide date and rank of retirement.

5. If you have a service-connected disability, indicate the percentage of the disability and the date of your last official statement (must be dated 1991 or later) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) or from the branch of the Armed Forces. Applicants may contact the nearest DVA to obtain an updated letter at: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1.

6. Applicants claiming veterans' preference as a widow, spouse, or mother of a veteran must submit the required documentation listed on the SF-15 in order to receive this preference.


In addition to providing the veteran information in your resume, if selected, you will be required to submit proof of preference prior to a job offer being extended. (If claiming 10-point preference, you will be required to submit the SF-15 and the proof required by that form.) Obtain a copy of the SF-15 at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Reemployed Annuitants: If you are a Federal civilian annuitant, click on

https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/info/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf for important information about employment of annuitants.


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are a displaced employee of a non-Department of Defense Federal agency, you may be eligible for special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be considered well qualified for this position, you must meet at least Highly Qualified category rating under the How You Will Be Evaluated section. Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must, upon request, submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency separation notice, a copy of their most recent performance rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your ICTAP eligibility clearly on your application. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP): If you are the spouse of an active duty military member, then you may be eligible for MSP.


To be eligible you: (1) must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; and, (2) must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; and, (3) the position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.


You must request MSP in your application by: (1) marking Yes to the question, "Are you the spouse of a relocating military member or DoD civilian?" located on the Miscellaneous Information page of the Occupational Questionnaire; and, (2) providing your military sponsor's new duty location and reporting date in the Miscellaneous Information page of the Occupational Questionnaire. At the time of appointment, you must submit a copy of your military sponsor's PCS orders.


MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" and the candidate list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.




Back to top How To Apply


HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire

3. Additional Documents, as applicable (see Required Documents section below)


The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, May 02, 2011


To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.


Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.


To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 453543

Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.


If you cannot apply online:


1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire

http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf, and

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Occupational Questionnaire
Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional)


AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Resume Intake EIC
Phone: (800)378-4559
Email: CHART@NAVY.MIL Agency Information:
Navy HRSC Southwest
DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS TO THIS ADDRESS
San Diego, CA 92101-4418
USA



WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants will receive notification advising them of their rating. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

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Supervisory Librarian-Department of the Navy, Naval Postgraduate School

Job Title: SUPERVISORY LIBRARIAN (METADATA SERVICES)
Department: Department Of The Navy
Agency: Commander, Navy Installations, Naval Operations
Job Announcement Number: SW11410-12-449208QH968905-D

SALARY RANGE: $81,460.00 - $105,897.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 to Monday, April 25, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1410-12
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies - Monterey County, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens


JOB SUMMARY:
Discover a civilian career with the U.S. Department of the Navy that is filled with possibilities and be a part of something that makes a difference for you, the country, and the world. Great Benefits Package: paid vacation, sick days, holidays, health and life insurance, and an excellent retirement package!




Applications received prior to the opening date will not be considered. Applications must be received by the closing date of 25 April 2011.

This position is located in Monterey, California.




KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship required
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable (see www.sss.gov)
Suitable for Federal Employment
A security clearance is required
Relocation expenses are NOT authorized





Back to top Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:


Few vacancies - Monterey County, CA




Incumbent is responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing, documenting and managing processes for capturing metadata, cataloging, and establishing authority control for print and electronic library resources and supervising personnel doing the same. Establish and document policies, provide the analysis, evaluation, innovation and direction of any changes impacting functional operation of tools and resources supporting cataloging, serials control, acquisition and authority control. Utilize analysis tools to generate reports on collection and expenditures, resource usage, web traffic, and other data to support external reporting for assessment, accreditation, and library metrics. Support the negotiation and licensing of academic electronic and print resources selected for acquisition by library collection development staff.




Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.




Applicant must meet the following qualification requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:



Basic Requirements: One full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree OR a total of at least five years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in Federal Service.

Specialized Experience: Supervising library staff responsible for cataloging electronic and print resources, applying metadata standards, AND licensing electronic resources utilizing an electronic resource management system in an academic library or special library setting.



Additional qualification information should be obtained from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1400/1410.htm



Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements. For foreign education to be credited, you must provide the following in the "Other Information" section of your resume: (a) name of the accredited U.S. institution that evaluated the education and date it was evaluated; and, (b) the degree / major / number of semester or quarter hours (list all that apply) to which the education was determined equivalent. Education obtained from a foreign school for which the above information is not provided will NOT be credited.

Applicants substituting education for experience must include in their resume the college/university attended, type and year of degree received, the major field of study, and the total number of quarter/semester hours earned. Do not submit transcripts. At the time of the job offer, all selectees must produce, when requested, a copy of the transcript(s) to verify the education included in the resume.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Selectee may be required to complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.



Work involves some standing, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching and lifting of moderately heavy items such as books, journals, equipment and supplies.



Position may require occasional travel.



HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by experience, education and training you report relative to this position. Your rating will be based on both your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume as it relates to the following knowledges, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of the position:


1. Knowledge in metadata management and cataloging.

2. Ability to supervise and manage personnel responsible for metadata management and cataloging.

3. Knowledge in statistical trends and data analysis.

4. Knowledge in the acquisition and licensing of purchased resources.



If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.



Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.



CATEGORY RATING: Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy will be rated according to the Category Rating Procedures. Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, resume and supporting documents will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories:


Best Qualified
Highly Qualified
Qualified
Application of Veterans’ Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans’ preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 level or higher.




Back to top Benefits and Other Info


BENEFITS:
Working for the DoD offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additionally, telework options or flexible work schedules may be available. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.public.navy.mil/DONHR/BENEFITS/Pages/Default.aspx.



OTHER INFORMATION:
Males born after December 31, 1959 will be required to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System. If you fail to do so, you will be required to certify that you did not knowingly and willfully fail to register. This requirement must be met before you can be appointed to this position.


Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference: You must clearly provide the following information in your resume:
1. Dates and branch of service for all periods of active duty military service, including reservist/guard time called or ordered to active duty.

2. List any campaign badges or expeditionary medals received.

3. Type of last discharge. If discharged prior to full period of active duty, provide reason.

4. If retired military, provide date and rank of retirement.

5. If you have a service-connected disability, indicate the percentage of the disability and the date of your last official statement (must be dated 1991 or later) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) or from the branch of the Armed Forces. Applicants may contact the nearest DVA to obtain an updated letter at: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1.

6. Applicants claiming veterans' preference as a widow, spouse, or mother of a veteran must submit the required documentation listed on the SF-15 in order to receive this preference.


In addition to providing the veteran information in your resume, if selected, you will be required to submit proof of preference prior to a job offer being extended. (If claiming 10-point preference, you will be required to submit the SF-15 and the proof required by that form.) Obtain a copy of the SF-15 at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Reemployed Annuitants: If you are a Federal civilian annuitant, click on

https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/info/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf for important information about employment of annuitants.


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are a displaced employee of a non-Department of Defense Federal agency, you may be eligible for special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be considered well qualified for this position, you must meet at least Highly Qualified category rating under the How You Will Be Evaluated section. Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must, upon request, submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency separation notice, a copy of their most recent performance rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your ICTAP eligibility clearly on your application. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP): If you are the spouse of an active duty military member, then you may be eligible for MSP.


To be eligible you: (1) must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; and, (2) must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; and, (3) the position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.


You must request MSP in your application by: (1) marking Yes to the question, "Are you the spouse of a relocating military member or DoD civilian?" located on the Miscellaneous Information page of the Occupational Questionnaire; and, (2) providing your military sponsor's new duty location and reporting date in the Miscellaneous Information page of the Occupational Questionnaire. At the time of appointment, you must submit a copy of your military sponsor's PCS orders.


MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" and the candidate list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.




Back to top How To Apply


HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire

3. Additional Documents, as applicable (see Required Documents section below)


The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, April 25, 2011


To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.


Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.


To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 449208

Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.


If you cannot apply online:


1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire

http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf, and

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Occupational Questionnaire
Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional)


AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Resume Intake EIC
Phone: (800)378-4559
Email: CHART@NAVY.MIL Agency Information:
Navy HRSC Southwest
DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS TO THIS ADDRESS
San Diego, CA 92101-4418
USA



WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants will receive notification advising them of their rating. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

Library Assistant

Description
LIBRARY ASSISTANT V - SUPERVISOR Salary: $39,792-$67,644/annually The University of California, Davis General Library is recruiting for a full-time position, Library Assistant V- Supervisor Apply at: www.employment.ucdavis.edu/ applicants/Central?quickFind=58885 FFD Open Until Filled, for full consideration apply by 4/22/11

Source - The Sacramento Bee

Friday, March 18, 2011

City Librarian-City of Roseville

Job Description:
The City of Roseville is currently seeking a City Librarian to oversee Roseville's three libraries as well as the Maidu Museum & Historic Site and lead a staff of 45 FTE's with an operating budget of approximately $3.5 million in FY2011. Salary and Benefits The salary for the City Librarian from $96,107 to $128,792 annually with a 3% salary increase currently scheduled for July 2011. The City also offers a competitive benefits package. Education and Experience The City Librarian will possess a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university and have five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional public library management experience, including the supervision, and development of professional employees. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Duties The successful City Librarian will have proven skills in managing people, programs, and budgets. The organization values trust, integrity, respect, and excellence. The City Librarian will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Library & Museum Division within the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. The City Librarian is also responsible for: developing and administering the budget and forecasting the additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies;involving citizenry and representing the library to the Roseville Library Foundation, The Friends of the Roseville Public Library, and other various community agencies; creating and implementing divisional goals, policies and procedures as well as strategic and technology plans; assessing the organization, identifying opportunities for efficiency, and fostering a culture of new ideas and innovation; marketing of library and museum services; developing library, museum, and cultural programs for a diverse customer base; identifying funding sources for library and museum services, including grants opportunities as well as fundraising activities with community groups and/or business supporters; coaching and mentoring staff, customer service orientation, sharing expectations, and inspiring trust; preparing presentations and recommendations to the Parks, Recreation, & Libraries Director, City Manager, City Council, and Library Board; The successful City Librarian candidate will be a creative visionary who can identify opportunities to leverage available resources to get things done while working as an integral part of the Parks, Recreation, & Libraries Department. The ideal candidate wants to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks, and is energized by change.

How to Apply:
For a complete job announcement and to apply, please visit the City of Roseville's website at: http://www.roseville.ca.us/jobs/default.asp Human Resources Department City of Roseville 311 Vernon Street Roseville, California 95678 Phone (916) 774-5475 FAX (916) 774-5350 humanresources@roseville.ca.us



Contact Name Human Resources
Contact Phone 916-774-5475

Thursday, January 6, 2011

City of Woodland-Librarian I, II

LIBRARIAN I/II
Salary: $3744 – $5024 mo. w/ benefits

THE POSITION
This is a full time mid-management position supervised by Library Services Director or her designee. Performs professional library work, primarily related to youth services; to plan, organize and direct children and young adult programs; and to oversee activities in the children and YA/Teen sections of the library. This position will be required to work some weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) as part of a scheduled workweek.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of young adult’s, children’s, adult and other library programs and services. Assess patron needs and advise them in making effective use of library resources and services; assist patrons of all ages by answering reference questions and selecting print and non-print materials. Organize, maintain and index a variety of reference materials including government documents, maps and pamphlets. As a Children’s Librarian: Plan, organize and present children’s programs including storytelling, book readings, video showings, crafts, and puppet shows, family programs and classes on children’s literature and parenting; provide outreach programs to city schools. Review new publications and collection materials and select materials for acquisition and/or disposition as appropriate. Regular and consistent attendance. Work cooperatively with others. Prepare publicity, coordinate the publication of brochures and coordinate the dissemination of library program publicity. Attend and represent the library at professional meetings as required. Compile library activity reports and statistics; assist in preparing the library budget. Plan, direct and supervise the work of staff involved in assigned library section. Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Librarian I:
Education: Possession of a Master of Library Sciences Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None Required

Librarian II:
In addition to the qualifications for Librarian I:

Experience: Two years performing duties comparable to those of a Librarian I in the City of Woodland.

APPLICATION
Apply with a City of Woodland application to the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof.

Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event.


BENEFITS
Retirement: City paid PERS 2.7% at 55 Plan. Employee Pays 3% of base pay toward their retirement
The City does not participate in social security
Deferred Comp: The City has 3 different plans to choose from. City will match up to 2% of employee’s base salary
Medical: CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans
City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance
Dental/Vision: City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services
STD/LTD: City paid wage protection for short and long term disabilities
Life Insurance: City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Vacation: 7 hours per month during first 3 years of service
Sick Leave: 8 hours per month
Administrative Leave: 96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year
Holidays: 12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
Prof. Growth Incentive: $625/yr for additional educational or professional activities
Furlough: Employees will observe an unpaid furlough of 96 hours,
Prorated for working less than the full year. Hours will be deducted in amounts of 8 hrs. from each monthly paycheck.


The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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LIBRARIAN I/II
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION

The purpose of this supplemental application is to obtain enough job-related information to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Completion of this form is a required part of the selection process and must be submitted with your employment application by the final filing date. Candidates who do not complete this supplemental application will be eliminated from further consideration. Content, clarity and completeness of answers are factors which will be considered in the evaluation process. Omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. Please limit your responses to no more than one page per question and do not provide any additional information or materials other than the information requested herein. Attach the answers to this supplemental application and number each answer accordingly. Please answer the following questions:

1. Give us an overview of your knowledge of children's literature. Include course work, experiences, reading tastes and personal reading knowledge depth and breadth. How do you keep up to date with children's literature?

2. Describe your philosophy of library service to young people, addressing public service, collection development, and programming. Has your philosophy changed in the past, and if so, for what reasons?

3. Describe the most innovative program or service you have developed for a specific age group. If you have not had the opportunity to develop a program yet, describe a program or service that you would like to develop. Please detail your steps in planning, implementing and evaluating your program or service.

4. Youth librarians are often asked to plan and present programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Think of the age group you most enjoy working with and tell us how you would plan an age-appropriate program. How would you evaluate the program to determine its success?

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Librarian, Youth Services Selector

Librarian, Youth Services Selector

Monthly Pay Range: $4,218 - $5,652 (DOQ)

Filing Deadline: Monday, December 6, 2010

The Sacramento Public Library is building a new future and transforming the library into our community’s most valued resource. This is an exciting new position in our Collection Services Department. We are seeking candidates for our Youth Services Selector position. This position will be responsible for selecting materials for youth (babies through 18 years of age) throughout our 28 locations.

The successful candidate will have an extensive knowledge of, and passion for, children’s literature; experience selecting materials for children and teens; excellent communication skills; time management skills; and a willingness and ability to travel to the 28 branches in our library system on a regular basis. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, but schedules may vary due to the needs of the organization. Staff are expected to be available to work on weekday evenings and weekends if needed. Applicants who do not possess a passion for libraries and a sincere desire to serve the public should not apply.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.

Duties include but are not limited to:
•Review, evaluate and recommend library materials for acquisition, replacement or to be discarded;
•Meet with representatives of publishers and dealers and evaluate services offered and supplied to the library;
•Assign materials to the Central Library and branches;
•Plan and Participate in collection weeding activities;
•Maintain current awareness of the publishing industry;
•Assemble recommended lists of titles for replacement or collection enrichment.

Application and Selection Process:
Filing Deadline:
Original hard copies of the applicant package must be received by the Human Resources department by 5pm on Monday, December 6, 2010

How to Apply:
Applicants must submit: 1) Sacramento Public Library Application; 2) Resume; 3) Cover letter and 4) a SPL Reference form.
Note: links to the application and reference form can be found on our website: www.saclibrary.org

Send completed Applicant packages to:
Sacramento Public Library
828 I Street, Human Resources (2nd floor)
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attention: Youth Services Selector Recruitment

Notes:
•Meeting these qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.
•In order to assist us in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the Human Resources department if you require reasonable accommodation during the examination process.
Questions: humanresources@saclibrary.org or (916) 264-2853