Supervising Librarian II

SUPERVISING LIBRARIAN II Department of Transportation

Salary: $5,265.00 - $6,399.00
Posted: 04/26/10

Job Description:

Responsible for managing the Legal Division’s Law Library, which includes four branches and provides guidance in the use of information resources, whether printed or electronic, internal or external to library resources. Publicize library services and new acquisitions. Investigates and develops new research methods and techniques in utilizing print and electronic databases. Refers inquiries by general \public to appropriate resources.

This position is subject to the Caltrans Internal Hiring Freeze requirements. Preference will be given to hires from within Caltrans and/or persons with State Restriction of Appointment (SROA) or Surplus status.

Additional Information:

Working Title
Supervising Librarian II
Position Number
701 - 001 - 2935 - XXX
Location :Sacramento
Timebase Full Time Permanent

Final Filing Date: 05/10/2010
Department Link:http://www.dot.ca.gov
Contact Unit/Address
Sacramento Legal
1120 N Street; MS 57
Sacramento, CA 95814

Contact Name/Phone Carmen Buenaventura
(916) 654-2630
Carmen_Buenaventura@dot.ca.gov

Posted by Emily Shen-Torbik

Supervising Librarian

Library: Solano County Library
Contact: Information withheld by request
Address: 1150 Kentucky Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
Country: USA
Phone: Information withheld by request
Fax: (707) 421-7474
E-Mail: Information withheld by request
URL: www.solanolibrary.com

Job Information
Job Title: Librarian, Supervising
Job Category: See Job Description
Type of Library: Public
Education Required: Masters of Library Science (MLS) from ALA school
Salary: See Job Description
Location: Solano County
Job Description:
Librarian, Supervising at Solano County Library
Salary: $64,708.36 - $78,653.

This position will be responsible for the training and supervision of staff; scheduling; providing professional and outreach services directly to the public; making budget recommendations and monitoring expenditures; representing the library in the community; assisting in policy formulation and implementation; and collection development. Three years of professional library services experience with supervisory training and experience. View full job description at http://www.jobsatsolanocounty.com/solano/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=10&R2=345020&R3=01
Visit our website at http://www.solanolibrary.com

Final Filing Date: open until filled
How to Apply:
Apply online at County of Solano Human Resources Department http://www.jobsatsolanocounty.com/solano/sup/images/default.asp Questions? Call (707) 784-6170

ARCHIVIST I

DEPARTMENTAL OPEN, SPOT - SACRAMENTO FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are available and may be filed in person or by mail with:

Secretary of State
Attn: Michael Green
1500 - 11th Street, Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814

DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD.
FINAL FILING DATE: May 7, 2010
Applications (STD 678) must be POSTMARKED no later than the final filing date. Applications personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason.
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the “Application for Examination.” You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.
Note: Accepted applicants are required to bring either a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification to each phase of the examination.
PERFORMANCE EXAM AND QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL INTERVIEW:
It is anticipated that the performance exam and the interviews will be held during the week of June 21, 2010.
SALARY: $3,864 - $4,696

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION:
A departmental eligible list will be established for the Secretary of State. The list will be abolished 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION:
NOTE: All applicants must meet the education and experience requirements for this examination by the final filing date. It is your responsibility to make sure you meet the education and experience requirements stated below. Your signature on your application indicates that you read, understand, and possess the minimum qualifications required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Two years of professional experience in archival work or historical research or in the manuscript department of a research library.
and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Possession of the equivalent of a master's degree with specialization in history may be substituted for the required experience.)

THE POSITION:
Under general direction and Archival program guidelines, the Archivist I is responsible for: preparing inventories, guides, indexes, and other research tools for access to archives collections; documenting the acquisition of historical materials to achieve legal and physical control; reviewing records retention schedules to identify items of historical value; contacting agency and legislative offices to facilitate the transfer of historical records; facilitating the use of archival records by researchers utilizing inventories, guides, indexes, and other research tools; conducting research using a variety of resources; conducting historical research in response to researchers’ requests using a variety of resources including archival records; and using archival principles, analyzing records to determine their historical value; using archival preservation standards,
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
This examination will consist of a performance exam weighted 40% and an oral interview weighted 60%. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained in each phase of the exam.

PERFORMANCE EXAM - 40%
SCOPE:
A. Broad knowledge of:
1. California history and California State and local government organization and functions to effectively meet archival program needs.
2. Current historical research methodologies to conduct research to meet archival program needs.
B. Skill to:
1. Effectively prepare and maintain guides, inventories, and indexes to archival collections.
C. Ability to:
1. Analyze the contents of documents to determine historical value and physical condition.
2. Effectively communicate in writing information about archival principles, policies, and records.
QUALIFICATION APPRAISAL INTERVIEW - 60%
SCOPE:
A. Broad knowledge of:
1. Information resources to assist users in their research.
2. Methods of preserving archival records and other materials.
B. Skill to:
1. Verbally obtain and/or provide clear information to a group or an individual.
C. Ability to:
1. Analyze complex research inquiries to identify and meet information needs.
2. Effectively adapt to changing priorities and duties.
3. Effectively communicate orally information about archival principles, policies and records.
4. Effectively interact with others in a courteous, professional manner.
5. Effectively work and use resources with a high degree of independence.
6. Effectively read and clearly understand written information about archival principle, policies and records.
Veterans’ preference points and career credits are not granted in this examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION
• It is the candidate's responsibility to contact the Secretary of State's Human Resources Office three weeks after the final filing date if he/she has not received a progress notice.
• If a candidate's notice of oral interview or performance test fails to reach him/her prior to the day of the interview due to a verified postal error, he/she will be rescheduled upon written request.
• Applications are available at State Personnel Board offices, local offices of the Employment Development Department and the department noted on the front.
• If you meet the requirements stated on the reverse, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirement does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on the other side of this bulletin will be compared with the performance of the others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.
• The Secretary of State reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
• Examination Locations: Unless otherwise noted, examinations for the Secretary of State are given in Sacramento, CA.
• Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in from one to four years unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.
• General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others; and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.
• Interview Scope: If an interview is conducted, in addition to the scope described on the other side of this bulletin, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits, and fitness. In appraising experience, more weight will be given to the breadth and recency of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. Evaluation of a candidate's personal development will include consideration of his/her recognition of his/her own training needs; his/her plans for self-development; and the progress he/she has made in his/her efforts toward self-development.
• High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Educational Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the candidate is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.
• Veterans Preference Credit: California Law allows granting of veterans’ preference points in open, non-promotional examinations as follows: (a) Disabled veterans, 15 points; (b) All other veterans, 10 points. Directions for applying for veterans preference points are on the Veteran Preference Application (Form 1093), which is available from the State Personnel Board offices and the Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 942895, Sacramento, Ca 94295-0001.
• Career Credits: In open, non-promotional examinations, career credits are granted to: 1) State employees with permanent civil service status, 2) full-time employees of the State who are exempt from State civil service pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution, and who meet all qualification requirements specified by the Board and have 12 consecutive months of services in an exempt position, and 3) individuals who have served on full year in, or are graduates of, the California Conservation Corps (eligibility shall expire 24 months after graduation from the California Conservation Corps). Three points are added to the final test score of those candidates who meet the above criteria, and who are successful in the examination. Such examinations cannot be for managerial positions described in Government Code Section 3513. Competitors not currently employed in State civil service who have mandatory reinstatement rights may also be eligible for career credits, but they must explain their civil service status in the appropriate section of the application From 678.
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California Relay (Telephone) Service for the Deaf or Hearing-impaired: From TDD phones: 1-800-735-2929

Below is a link to completing your application:
http://jobs.ca.gov/OEC/jobs/stateapp.aspx

Public Services Librarian

The Institution: Cosumnes River College Mission/Vision Statement: "The mission of Cosumnes River College is to provide opportunities for individuals to achieve their maximum potential and contribute to the well being of the larger community. Cosumnes River College provides an inclusive learning environment and creates dynamic opportunities for the intellectual growth of students, staff and our community. To fulfill its mission, the college provides student access, supports academic quality and rigor and promotes student success in an atmosphere of collegiality, cooperation and innovation."

Cosumnes River College and the Los Rios Community College District value the ability of staff members to work through problems together, and toward that end we are committed to an interest-based approach to problem solving.

Cosumnes River College is located in the rapidly growing south Sacramento County area and is one of the four colleges which comprise the Los Rios Community College District. Founded in 1970, the college enjoys a highly diverse student body with more than 14,500 students, and 600 members of the faculty, staff, and administration. Over sixty percent of these students come from historically underrepresented communities, with a substantial English Language Learner (ELL) population and first-generation college attendees.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the area dean, and in collaboration with the other librarians, the Public Services Librarian shall:
. provide reference and information services to students and staff;
. provide library instruction in a variety of settings and formats;
. maintain up-to-date instruction materials for print and on-line library resources;
. select materials in subject areas for print, media, and digital collections;

Depending on interests and qualifications, the successful job candidate may be involved or take the lead in one or more of the following:
. coordinating reference desk scheduling;
. developing handouts and publicity materials;
. coordinating circulation policy and procedures;
. instructing students in credit courses;
. developing and maintaining web resources; and,
. developing and coordinating services to the Outreach Centers and Distance Education.

These assignments may be reallocated periodically. Evening and/or weekend hours may be part of the assignment. In addition, the Public Services Librarian shall serve on area, college, and district committees and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Position Summary:

Responsibilities: General Responsibilities:
The faculty member shall also be responsible for the following: library and/or teaching assignments under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; maintaining thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular specialty field; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with curriculum and articulation studies; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities as outlined in the college faculty handbook.
Additional Responsibilities: We Value:
. Experience as a Public Services Librarian in a community college environment or equivalent.
. Experience providing and developing library instruction in a variety of formats.
. Experience or interest in coordinating library instruction.
. Experience providing library outreach and marketing.
. Experience using existing and emerging technologies to enhance library services and instruction.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science completed by August 19, 2010; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor's Credential in Library Science; OR, the equivalent. Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must provide details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
Application Instructions:
Special Requirements: To receive full consideration applicants applying to any Los Rios Community College postings are required to submit:

1. The LRCCD Faculty application.
2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work ** ("graduate advising documents and grade reports" will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts). NOTE: Los Rios employees are also required to submit unofficial copies of transcripts.
3. Resume
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Letter of Interest

**Note: Individuals who have completed colleges or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Other/Desired Skills:
Posting Date: 03-16-2010
Closing Date: 04-26-2010
Beginning and/or Ending Dates Full-time, Tenure-track Position
Beginning on or about August 19, 2010
How and where to apply: Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours. Submission of applications are by midnight of the posting closing date.
Conditions: Job Offer Requirements: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. For permanent and adjunct faculty positions, when education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.



The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process.



Administrative positions may be subject to the District's Conflict of Interest Code, and a financial disclosure statement is required within thirty (30) days following appointment to the position.



Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for an interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses.
Work Schedule:
Job Posting Number: 0000808
Salary: $43,976 to $72,907 annually
Additional Salary Information: Entering annual salary within a given range varies, depending upon units and degrees completed at accredited colleges/universities and on verified experience. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overloads, and stipends.

Position Type: Faculty
Location: CRC (Cosumnes River College)

Department: LRCT
Total Hrs/Week:
Work Year: 164 days

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Reference & Instruction Librarian

Reference & Instruction Librarian
Jackson Library, Stanford University
Stanford, CA


Position Summary and Responsibilities

As part of a team, the Reference & Instruction Librarian provides research and reference assistance to the students, faculty and staff of the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, the larger Stanford community, and other authorized users of Jackson Library. Provides frontline customer service and develops both general and personalized customer-training programs. Uses both personal instruction and social networking technologies to market the library and raise awareness of resources and services among customers. Creates and maintains research guides and class resources using web publishing technologies.

Qualifications

•Extensive business knowledge and 3-5 years' experience working with major financial databases including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Thomson One Banker, and WRDS
•Experience designing and conducting instruction targeted at MBAs
•Knowledge of and experience with social networking technologies including blogging and Twitter
•Strong customer service focus
•Proactive, high-energy, self-starter; experience working on teams
•Masters in Library & Information Science desirable

Part of the Graduate School of Business, Jackson Library is the business library at Stanford University, with online and print resources in management, marketing, finance and related areas.

This is a six-month fixed term appointment with benefits. Position reports to the Manager of Research Services at Jackson Library. Position is available immediately. Applications are now being accepted, until position is filled. Please send resume, references and cover letter to:

Paul Reist
Manager, Research Services
J. Hugh Jackson Library
Graduate School of Business
518 Memorial Way
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-5016
reist_paul@gsb.stanford.edu

Post by Emily Shen-Torbik 4/2/10