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6/17/13

Job Title: Research Assistant

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Organization Name: Sheppard Mullin

The Los Angeles office has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant in the Conflicts Department.  This is a full-time, non-exempt position.  The position consists of conducting thorough, accurate and comprehensive research for the purpose of analyzing public records with regards to an entity or person.  Includes the creation of concise background reports on natural persons, corporations or agencies listed as parties to new client/matters either on new business intake forms or submitted as preliminary conflict of interest checks. May also be asked to assist any attorney or administrative staff member with non-intake public records research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2  – 3 years relevant legal and/or business work experience
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent computer research skills, including using such business and public records database as: Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw; Accurint, Edgar, Hoover’s and PACER.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications; strong internet research skills; experience with desktop publishing helpful
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Job Description

• Conduct research on a variety of database, services and websites for the purpose of compiling public records information on an individual and/or entity as requested by the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
• Extract information from the public records information to compile reports for the OGC and firm attorneys
• Provide business, industry and/or competitive intelligence-related research services for company or agency related research needs.
• Research published reports and articles for the purposes of determining credit-worthiness of new clients.
• Search available resources to determine corporate hierarchy and “family tree” information.
• Obtain court filings and docket information from courts as needed, including telephone consultation with court personnel for  purposes of confirming identity of client with regard to public record matching
• Perform other research projects as assigned.
• Ability to become proficient in understanding and utilization of the firm’s conflicts of interest database (LegalKEY) in order to assist the Conflicts Department if necessary

Please email resume and cover letter to cs.la@sheppardmullin.com or fax to (213) 617-5584.   Principals only. EOE.

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6/11/13

Job Title: Senior Librarian

Location: Oceanside, CA, US

Organization Name: City of Oceanside

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oceansideca/default.cfm?action=jobbulletin&JobID=662110

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6/4/13

Job Title: Librarian

Location: San Diego, CA

Organization Name: Bastyr University

Schedule:   TBD – 24 hours per week; primarily weekday afternoons

Salary         $27,456 – $29,952 annually, plus comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities:  Bastyr University, a fully accredited university of natural health arts and sciences based in Kenmore, WA, is looking for a librarian to operate and maintain the Bastyr University-California campus library in San Diego. Under distance supervision of the Director of Library Services, the librarian will provide reference assistance, teach information literacy sessions, troubleshoot digital resources, plan for and promote the library, and order and catalog books/materials.

Qualifications:  An MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program is required; a BS degree is highly desirable.  At least 3 years professional experience, with a thorough grounding in medical information resources.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a variety of databases including PubMed. Excellent collaborative, customer service and organizational skills.  Knowledge of/interest in natural health (complementary and alternative medicine) is highly desirable. Please submit cover letter, resume and references, and include job #13-034(CA) and title to jobs@bastyr.edu<mailto:jobs@bastyr.edu>. For additional information see the Bastyr University website.
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6/3/13

Job Title: Library Services Specialist I (Library Services Specialist), Library

You can view and apply for this job at:

http://www.csusm.edu/jobs.htm

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5/20/13

Job Title: Digital Librarian

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Organization Name: Cognella, Inc.

Note: Cognella is also seeking to build a small pool of Reference Librarians for special consulting projects working with university faculty. Please apply and mention whether you have any interest in a part-time, project-based consulting role.

We are immediately seeking an exceptional individual to fill a critical Digital Librarian role on our team. The ideal candidate possesses a natural talent for organizing information, the tenacity required for academic reference, and the ability and enthusiasm to independently improve the experience in our digital library. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is looking to grow in their career and make a role their own. In this position, you will own all aspects of the our company’s Digital Library (http://www.universityreaders.com/library), including content import and metadata management, virtual reference services, project management and publisher communication, improvements to the professor experience, and collaborating closely with technology, sales, and marketing teams to promote and enhance the use of the library by our professor clients.

We’re working on some exciting, transformative projects this year that will both revolutionize the academic publishing space and save students money. So, if you have a “fire-in-your-belly” to innovate and have always wanted to be part of a tight entrepreneurial team, this might be your chance. There’s room to grow and blossom in this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Growing the Digital Library: prepare and coordinate the import of book chapters, journal articles, and business cases into the Digital Library, including metadata preparation, selection extraction, and digital inventory management.
• Reference Service: recommend high quality, relevant readings to professors who require librarian expertise; provide one-on-one instructional assistance to users.
• Project Management: coordinate multiple ongoing collection projects across several teams; accurately plan and communicate milestones to technology, marketing, and acquisitions.
• User Experience Management: collaborate with the technology group to identify improvements to various library features and functions, including search and navigation, discoverability, previewing materials, and reading lists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program; expertise in digital libraries, information architecture, or library systems preferred.
• 3+ years experience in a library or information management role.
• Experience delivering reference services to a wide variety of patrons.
• Incredible organizational habits; highly-polished writing and speaking skills; marketing savvy; ability to use and manipulate data to glean insights into content use and information trends.
• Thorough understanding of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, EAD, MODS, METS or ONIX.
• Extremely strong Excel and Acrobat skills–you live and breathe for new macros and automation tricks to increase efficiency.
• Comfortable using tools like text editors and command line interfaces to manipulate files, and occasionally edit scripts and XML records.
• Experience with digital library systems (ContentDM, Greenstone, DSpace, etc.), and/or enterprise document management systems (Nuxeo, Alfresco, Sharepoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to calculate costs and time investment on a variety of short to medium-term projects.

Cognella offers all of our team members a stimulating and entrepreneurial work environment in Sorrento Valley, great colleagues, and the opportunity to shape their position. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a growing entrepreneurial business, this is your chance to really make a difference.

Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager Status: Full-Time, Exempt Start Date: Immediate Location: This position is based out of our corporate office located in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, California. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Compensation: Competitive salary and stock options. Cognella also provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package (health, vision, dental, generous vacation, holiday, and sick time, and 401K matching plan).

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, and recent compensation history. All submissions will be held in confidence.

Recruiters, please do not contact this job post.

ABOUT COGNELLA Cognella, Inc. is a leading provider of personalized higher-education publishing solutions, operating Web properties and services under two brands: Cognella Academic Publishing (www.cognella.com) and University Readers (www.universityreaders.com). We enable professors to control their choice of content, allowing them to design and tailor course materials to specific courses and learning objectives. Our unique approach has enabled us to become a trusted source for more than 4,000 instructors and 125,000 students annually at over 600 colleges and universities nationwide. Cognella has approximately 70 employees and is headquartered in San Diego.

Cognella, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Cognella,-Inc./jobs/Digital-Librarian-E-Commerce-Publishing-Company-6056146d1b6f4701

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5/15/13

Job Title: Senior Development Research Analyst

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Organization Name: University of Southern California

USC’s University Advancement is seeking a Senior Development Research Analyst to help the university achieve one of the most ambitious fundraising campaigns ever undertaken by an institution of higher learning.

Viable candidates for the Senior Development Research Analyst position should have at least 3 years of direct, hands-on experience working as a development analyst and be adept at handling more project-based assignments.

Responsibilities include:

1) Develop and determine research project strategies; consult with the Senior Associate Director of Development Research and other development officers regarding the best strategy and possible resources;

2) Provide research-based counsel and analysis to development officers regarding cultivation and solicitation strategies; meet with assigned development officers regularly to review prospects and projects and/or to provide detailed briefings on prospect resources;

3) Conduct investigative research using local, state, national sources, and a variety of print and electronic sources to identify potential donors and provide in-depth personal and financial information on prospects. Make recommendations on possible new sources.

4) Research, gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret biographical and financial information on individuals, corporations, and/or foundations based on development staff’s fundraising strategies and objectives. Analyze a variety of information to identify trends and patterns.

5) Assign prospect ratings based on giving-capacity as determined by extensive financial research based on various sources such as online databases, published references, and other documents. Assist development officers in rating the giving-potential of identified prospects.

6) Make presentations to development officers and staff, providing an overview of research services and procedures, research methodologies, and resources of Development Research.

7) Develop new techniques for prospect identification through electronic databases, internal colleagues, and/or external relationships with key volunteers.

Design spreadsheets, reports, and worksheets for prospect identification and tracking. Establish and maintain electronic databases for development purposes. Review, evaluate, and recommend revisions to various databases commensurate with the changing needs of institutional advancement research.

9) Respond to inquiries and prepare concise and detailed written reports to determine financial assets, potential philanthropic support, areas of interest and other University affiliations.

10) Supervise research interns and graduate students, as needed. Interview, hire, and train research interns and graduate students. Schedule and delegate workloads.

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six (6) months of employment; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events.

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5/14/13

Job Title: Principal Librarian

Location: Oceanside, CA, US

Organization Name: City of Oceanside

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5/7/13

Job Title: Reference and Instruction Librarian

Location: La Mirada, CA, US

Organization Name: Biola University

Posting Specific Questions

Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Interest

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3
4. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty Positions Only)

https://biola.peopleadmin.com/postings/5083

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5/6/13

Job Title: Director of Library and Learning Support Services (SBVC)

Location: San Bernardino, CA, US

Organization Name: San Bernardino Community College District

Posting Number 080984

Director of Library and Learning Support Services (SBVC)

Position Type Administrative

Department/Discipline SBVC-Library/Learning Resources

Number of Vacancies: 1

Summary Description Under the direction of the appropriate Administrator, the Director of the Library and Learning Support Services supervises staff, curriculum, facilities, budgets and related functions for assigned programs. The Director of Library and Learning Support Services provides administrative supervision for various programs and services for the Library and Learning Support Services. The Director directs and coordinates facility use of the Library and Learning Support Services and is the primary spokesperson for these segments of the College.

Minimum Requirements: Education/Training: Master’s Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience overseeing one or more library functional areas (e.g. Reference, Instruction, Public Services, Technical Services, etc.) in a college/university or similar library setting, including one year supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications Knowledge of:

• Library and information technologies.
• Current and developing trends in the library, publishing, and higher education fields.
• Values and priorities of a community college library.
• Principles and practices of effective management, leadership, supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a library information technologies program.
• Principles and practices of library management.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to Title 5 and California Education Code.

Ability to:

• Successfully exhibit leadership in management and planning.
• Effectively plan, organize, evaluate, train and oversee the work of others.
• Manage budgets within the scope of the assignment.
• Compile data and prepare accurate reports.
• Implement oral and written directions effectively.
• Represent and encourage a high standard of ethical conduct amongst faculty and staff.
• Perform consistently under the pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands.
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive library and learning support services program.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Participate in the selection and recommendation, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures for assigned area.
• Gather and analyze data and situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Prepare and present comprehensive, concise, clear oral and written reports.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply California Education Code, Title 5, federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations as it relates to the position.
• Work cooperatively and effectively and demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, fairness and honesty in all aspects of the performance of duties.
• Provide leadership based on ethics and principles as they relate to assigned functions and operations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Application Information

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5/3/13

Job Title: Education Librarian

Location: Fullerton, CA, US

Organization Name: California State University, Fullerton

California State University Fullerton Pollak Library is seeking an energetic librarian who is innovative, technologically adept and service oriented, with a background or experience in Education/Teaching.
Position The Education Librarian serves as the subject specialist and liaison to the College of Education’s students and faculty, providing instruction, reference, and outreach. A strong understanding of the teaching profession and/or education curriculum (credential process, pedagogical methods, etc.) is expected. The successful candidate will teach specialized library instruction sessions to education classes, most of which will be in-person, but may include online sessions as well. Specialized reference includes in-person and online individual research consultations with Education faculty and students. The position includes collection development duties: selecting education materials and overseeing the library’s state-adopted curriculum materials collection. The Education Librarian also participates in general reference and instruction services (e.g. reference desk hours, general library instruction sessions). Experience in instructional design and online learning is highly desired. Librarians at CSUF have faculty status and are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including scholarly/professional activity and committee service.
Requirements Requirements include:
· Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment · Undergraduate or graduate degree in Education (or equivalent degree leading to a teaching credential) and/or significant experience in Education (teaching, school leadership, educational advising, etc.) · Current experience in developing and teaching effective information literacy based library instruction sessions · Current experience in providing reference services and knowledge of academic databases · Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills · Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and on projects within other units of the library · Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment with co-workers, library users, and the wider campus community · Availability to work some weeknights and weekends · Evidence of scholarly/professional activities (or interest/efforts toward such activities)
Preferred Qualifications · Experience in instructional design and online learning · Knowledge of California state-adopted curriculum materials is also desired
Rank & Salary: The position will be at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian, tenure-track. Salary range will be from $57,060 to $62,766, commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Excellent comprehensive benefits are available and include health/vision/dental plans, optional 10/12 month work year; defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities; spouse/domestic partner/dependent fee-waiver as well as access to campus child-care and new affordable housing program. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/documents/benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf
Job Control Number 29203G-13-062
Appointment Date August 1, 2013
Application Deadline For full consideration, all application materials must be received by June 1, 2013. Applications accepted until recommendations for appointments are made.
Application Procedure Applications will be accepted via e-mail at libadmin@fullerton.edu. Please include in your email application 1) a letter of application to Susan Tschabrun, Acting Associate University Librarian, 2) your resume, and 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.
The University California State University, Fullerton is one of the largest of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system. The campus is located in northern Orange County, convenient to numerous cultural and recreational sites throughout Southern California. As a comprehensive university, CSUF offers baccalaureate degrees in 55 fields of knowledge, graduate (master’s level) work in 48 programs, credential programs for teachers, and a doctoral program in educational leadership (Ed.D). The Pollak Library serves a total of more than 37,000 students as well as approximately 3,000 faculty and staff. The University is committed to the support of learning through instructional technology as well as extensive training and development programs. The University’s Web site is located at: (http://www.fullerton.edu)
The Library The Library’s Web site (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of the Library’s extensive instruction program and serves as a gateway to resources. The Library contains 1.3 million books, government documents, and audiovisual materials; over 50,000 periodicals available electronically or in print; and 200 electronic databases. The Library uses the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system, SFX, and Metalib. The staff includes 20 FTE librarians and 35 FTE paraprofessionals.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/ Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

Application Information

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4/29/13

Job Title: Digital Initiatives Librarian

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Organization Name: Copley Library

Job: IRC 10585

Brief Description

The University of San Diego’s Copley Library seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and technology-savvy individual for a new library faculty position as Digital Initiatives Librarian.  The successful candidate will be responsible for exploring, building, implementing, assessing, and supporting the Library’s digital projects, institutional repository and scholarly communication initiatives. Experience with digitization and preservation efforts and understanding of emerging trends in these areas are essential.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the University Librarian and working under the direction of the University Archivist/Special Collections Librarian, the Digital Initiatives Librarian is responsible for assisting librarians and faculty with digital projects and developing and managing the University’s institutional repository, based in Copley Library.  He/she plans services and standards for digital projects and repository projects and prepares related workflow, long-term preservation and perpetual access documentation and procedures.  The Digital Initiatives Librarian serves as the primary advocate for support of sustainable scholarly communication presented and preserved in the institutional repository. The Digital Initiatives Librarian is expected to support locally created online journals, conference proceedings, electronic theses and dissertations, undergraduate literary journals, scientific data sets, born-digital documents, and other similar content.  He/she works closely with the library faculty and teaching faculty to identify and to advise on issues related to intellectual property and open access of scholarly output at the University.  He/she is responsible for devising and implementing outreach activities regarding promoting digital projects, the institutional repository and scholarly communication on campus. The Digital Initiatives Librarian must have the ability to work independently and as a team member to solve problems.  A strong commitment to service and user access to information is essential. This position serves as a liaison to one academic department.  This is a 12-month tenure-track library faculty position.

Major duties include:

•             Develop, manage, promote and assess the University of San Diego digital projects and

institutional repository program

•             Provide long-term policies and practices for the University of San Diego digital projects and

institutional repository program

•             Support sustainable scholarly communication at the University of San Diego

•             Manage and train student assistants and other personnel

•             Devise, implement, and lead outreach activities with emphasis on promoting digital projects, the institutional repository and scholarly communication on campus

Job Requirements

Required

•             ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree

•             Capable of working with the University Archivist/Special Collections Librarian and the Collection Services and Metadata Librarian

•             Ability to create and maintain workflows for transferring and ingesting data into the institutional repository

•             Experience working with an institutional repository platform/software

•             Experience with project management, digital projects, and institutional repository development

•             Knowledge of digitization policies, preservation strategies, and scanning practices

•             Knowledge of scholarly communication, intellectual property and rights management

•             Ability to document relevant policies, procedures, and local standards

•             Ability to stay abreast of new digital project techniques and repository trends and best practices

•             Ability to effectively interact with audiences of diverse technological backgrounds

•             Ability to collaborate and work with library faculty and staff as well as faculty in academic

departments

•             Ability to work well individually and within a team in an evolving work environment

•             Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills

Preferred

•             Experience with X/HTML, XML, and XSL

•             Two years or more of related experience in an academic library, archives, museum, or other relevant experience

•             Knowledge of new scholarly publishing models

•             Experience with Microsoft Office products

•             Experience with file formats, conversion and software such as Adobe CS

•             Supervisory experience

•             Understanding of metadata principles and practices such as those found in AACR2, RDA, and   other emerging metadata schemes

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: Formal review of applications will begin May 23, 2013, and continues until the position is filled.  The planned start date is July 1, 2013.

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 IRC 10585.

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 IRC 10585.

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

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4/29/13

Job Title: Intern

Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA

Organization Name: Quest Diagnostics

To qualify, internship candidates must:

•  Be eligible to work in the US
•  Be at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
• Have completed at least two semesters of college
• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student attending a college or university in the US
• Each intern must undergo background check, drug test, and attend NEOP

Interns will be selected based on their application and demonstration of their interest.  This may include:

• Cover letter and resume

• Academic excellence

• The candidate’s potential contribution

Hiring managers will interview qualified candidates and final internship selections will be made no later than  May 10th. Interns are considered full-time temporary employees, working 40 hours per week for 12 weeks and are paid an hourly wage. Interns are not eligible for benefits.

Pay:

The pay for undergraduate interns will be $12/hr.  For graduate and doctoral students, pay will be commensurate with experience.

Internship Dates:

Quest Diagnostics offers 2 internship start dates to accommodate both the semester and quarter system.

June 3- August 23

June 24 – September 13

To apply, please go to to Quest Diagnostics website and find the job posting under Careers or go to the following link.

https://www.external-careerquest.questdiagnostics.com/psc/HCM91PRE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRS.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&TargetFrameName=None

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4/29/13

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Oceanside, CA

Organization Name: City of Oceanside

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4/8/13

Job Title: Japanese Studies Library

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Organization Name: UCLA

As a partner in the creation and dissemination of knowledge, the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library supports for world class research and instruction of the East Asian Studies programs by selecting, organizing, and making the resources available. The Library is home for over 744,000 volumes in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages books, microforms, newspapers and serials in the humanities and social sciences, currently receives over 2,000 serial titles annually and has access to 48 licensed online databases. The East Asian collection is strong in Chinese archaeology, religion (especially Buddhism), folklore, fine arts, pre-modern history and classical literature. The Library’s Japanese collection with 194,800 items, is strong in Buddhism, fine arts, literature, history, and folklore, with recent growing strength added in modern intellectual history and cultural studies. In recent years, through collaboration with the Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies, the Library was able to have a number of notable achievements, including the acquisitions of the Prange Collection microform set that consists of reproduction of 13,783 magazines and 18,047 newspapers published in Japan between 1945 and 1949; the donation of over 8,000 volumes of Takabatake Collection from Japan, a donation of a rare 1950 wire recordings of Japanese popular music, and the acquisition of the Hashikura collection. The UCLA East Asian Library is among the top ten East Asian academic research libraries in North America. It currently has a staff of 3 FTE librarians, 4.75 FTE library assistants, and a number of student assistants. Position Duties The individual appointed to this position will provide academic support services to faculty and students who are engaged in research, teaching and learning in Japanese Studies. The incumbent will collaborate with other EAL librarians and staff as well as with the UCLA Library community at large to support the information needs of our primary constituents. Reporting to the Head of the EAL, the successful candidate will assume the following main responsibilities: Engagement and Service: Engage with faculty and students to have a thorough understanding of their teaching, learning, and research needs; become embedded in methodology and bibliography classes to offer services where teaching takes place; keep abreast of program changes and translate faculty and student needs into collection development policies and actions; collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy skills into the curriculum; develop and deliver library instruction to support teaching, learning, and research; collaborate with faculty and librarian in the design, implementation, and maintenance of online tools and services that meet the needs of both discipline-specific and interdisciplinary research communities; collaborate with faculty, librarian, and students to develop digital projects, research initiatives, programs, and exhibitions. Collection Development and Management: Provide leadership for collection development and management of the Japanese studies collection; establish and maintain directions and priorities for the collection and periodically review and assesse the collections’ needs; stay abreast of scholarship in the field and develop collections that support teaching, learning, and research; pay particular attention to new areas of development for the Terasaki Center and for the field in general; seek grants and other development opportunities to acquire collections; review original Japanese language cataloging and authority records; serve as the subject specialist to provide in-depth reference and research guidance to faculty and students working in the field. Outreach and Collaboration: Seek opportunities to engage with local community organizations to promote Japanese collections held at the UCLA Library; identify grant opportunities and seek funding to support EAL community-centered initiatives and projects; reach out to local community and organizations within Los Angeles to develop special collections that support teaching and research needs. Professional engagement: Represent the UCLA Library in regional, national, and international professional organizations of relevance to Japanese or East Asian studies; participate in conferences and classes to build additional skills and update knowledge of changing technologies and development in the field of Japanese studies librarianship; participate in regional, national, and international consortia collaborations.

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience).
• Minimum three years’ experience working in an academic or research library.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library services.
• Demonstrated evidence of initiative and flexibility.
• Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and service through strong interest in local or national committee work, research and publication.
• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion of librarians.
• Ability to work with faculty, students, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds in a dynamic and complex environment within a large organization.
• A thorough understanding of research and teaching needs.
• A thorough understanding of publication trends and characteristics in the field, particularly scholarly publications in the arts, humanities and socials sciences.
• Fluent in Japanese language.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a humanities or social sciences discipline, with an emphasis on East Asian or Japanese studies, or equivalent knowledge in a related field of study combined with library experience.
• Record of teaching, scholarship, and active leadership in professional organizations.
• Experience in performing reference, instruction and collection development in related subjects in an academic or research library.
• Experience in creating subject or course guides.
• Knowledge of one or more East Asian languages such as Chinese or Korean.
• Experience in assessing, evaluating, and negotiating digital resources in East Asian studies.
• Experience in collaborating with academic or research institutions in Japan for material or staff exchange.
• Experience in cataloging Japanese materials.

General Information Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees. Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). They 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. Relocation assistance 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 here: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF00019. Applications should include:

• a cover letter describing qualifications and experience;
• a current resume/vitae detailing education and relevant experience; and
• the names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current or previous supervisor.

Candidates applying by May 3, 2013 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. Visit the UCLA Library Employment Opportunities Website at http://www.library.ucla.edu/about/employment.cfm.

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4/5/13

Job Title: Collection Services and Metadata Librarian

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Organization Name: Copley Library

Job: IRC 10427

Brief Description

The University of San Diego’s Copley Library seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual for a new library faculty position as Collection Services and Metadata Librarian. The successful candidate will manage daily operations for firm and standing order acquisitions, cataloging, and gift processing in Copley Library and will provide metadata expertise for digital initiatives.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the University Librarian and working under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, the Collection Services and Metadata Librarian is responsible for supervising two staff positions in the Technical Services Department. He/she manages the acquisition and receipt of firm and standing orders in digital or print format for Copley Library. As Copley Library’s metadata specialist, the Collection Services and Metadata Librarian provides oversight for the cataloging of digital and print monographic, audiovisual and other nonserial materials. Duties also include performing original cataloging on a variety of formats and subject areas; collecting and analyzing data and statistics of monographs and audiovisual resources for budgeting and reporting; evaluating and supervising gift receipt and processing; staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to metadata, digital and print monographs publishing, and audiovisual format developments; serving on relevant library and university committees; and participating in professional organizations that focus on acquisitions and cataloging. This position serves as a liaison to one academic department. This is a 12-month tenure-track library faculty position.

Job Requirements

Required: ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree; experience with an integrated library system, preferably III’s Millennium; demonstrated training or experience working in cataloging/metadata with knowledge of AACR2 and RDA standards, MARC and Dublin Core formats, OCLC Connexion,and Library of Congress subject headings and classification; strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; experience using spreadsheets; capable of working with the Head of Technical Services and the Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian; ability to collaborate and work with library faculty and staff and faculty in academic departments; ability to work well individually and within a team in an evolving work environment.

Preferred: Two or more years of related experience in some aspect(s) of Technical Services in an academic library, however, early career librarians are encouraged to apply; experience in collection development/acquisitions; experience with cataloging a variety of formats; experience with metadata and digital projects; supervisory experience; experience communicating with vendors; experience with project management; experience with consortia; experience with Microsoft Office products.

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: Formal review of applications will begin May 1, 2013, and continues until the position is filled.  The planned start date is July 1, 2013.

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 IRC 10427.

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 IRC 10427.

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

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4/5/13

California State University, Northridge (Northridge, CA)

Position Available: Interlibrary Loan Assistant (Job ID 3146

Summary:

INTERLIBRARY LOAN ASSISTANT (JOB ID 3146) FULL-TIME LIBRARY
Major Duties: Under general supervision of the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Supervisor, the Interlibary Loan Assistant is responsible for lending and borrowing activities; uses automated bibliographic databases to verify citations and locate potential sources; uses specialized database management software to process requests, as well as to maintain and update records; assists in training and supervising student employees; maintains departmental Accounts Receivable; provides customer assistance to faculty, staff and students in completing requests within ILL guidelines; provides consultation to patrons regarding document delivery and online databases; identifies and solves problems that may require investigation via telephone, email and correspondence; suggests changes and assists in developing and improving policies and procedures; collects statistical data; works on special projects; and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Three years of Library Assistant experience and High School or equivalent certification OR two years or Library Assistant experience and two years/60 units of college OR one year of Library Assistant experience and four years/120 units of college. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of: library collection organization and classification scheme and ability to interpret bibliographic records; institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources; national standards and guidelines pertaining to libraries, including working knowledge of institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and the ability to source and apply such policies and standards to avoid potential violations; library accounting procedures, including the ability to perform arithmetic operations to track and monitor vendor accounts. Ability to: interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions; evaluate procedures and recommend changes; fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons; demonstrate problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems; compile and present information in an organized manner; effective communication and interpretive skills to be able to assist in resolving patron problems and complaints, assess patron information needs, and orient and guide patrons in use of library resources; effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers. Full proficiency in the use of automated library system(s) and subsystem(s) pertaining to functional area and full proficiency in all technical aspects of work assignments including a thorough knowledge of functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods is required.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule: The University offers an excellent benefits package.
Anticipated hiring range: $3060 – $3125, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Temporary position for 6 months. Temporary-renewable, end date to be determined.
General Information The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
How To Apply: Please complete the on-line application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Initial review begins April 15, 2013, and will continue until position is filled.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below: http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

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4/2/13

City of Oceanside (Oceanside, CA)

Position Available: Professional Assistant (Library)

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for a part-time, hourly Professional Assistant, to provide service at the Oceanside Public Library’s Civic Center or Mission Branch or other locations.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oceansideca/default.cfm?action=jobbulletin&JobID=625134

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3/27/13

City of Oceanside (Oceanside, CA)

Positions Available: Library Assistants (2)

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oceansideca/default.cfm?action=jobbulletin&JobID=621910

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2/28/13

University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)

Positions Available:

Social Work Virtual Academic Center Librarian (#293)

Associate Dean for Collections (#299)

A description for each position along with application information (and link) is available on the USC Libraries’ website at:

http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians/

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2/26/13

California State University, Northridge (Northridge, CA)

Position Available: Government Documents Specialist

Summary:

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS SPECIALIST (JOB ID 3090) FULL-TIME TECH SERVICES-CATALOGING MATERIALS-LIBRARY
Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Cataloging and Database Supervisor and the Government Documents Librarian, the Government Documents Specialist provides functional oversight of the Government Documents area; carries out complex specialized government documents procedures and tasks including processing and maintenance of government documents federal, state, and local publications in different formats in compliance with FDLP (Federal Depository Library Program); analyzes and evaluates applicable rules, guidelines and precedents, and use of initiative in applying them in specific instances; solves problems pertaining to government publications; serves as a liaison to Marcive GPO services; uploads bibliographic records into the integrated library system, including troubleshooting when discrepancies arise; conducts audits as needed of item selections, reconciles with GPO records, and researches and resolves discrepancies; creates and maintains check-in records using library system serials module; develops and improves procedures for processing and preparing materials for library users; responsible for retro-conversion projects of uncataloged materials; supervises student assistants as required; assists with special projects; serves on appropriate staff committees; attends meetings as necessary; and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Three years Library Assistant experience and High School or equivalent certification OR two years Library Assistant experience with two years/160 units of college OR one year Library Assistant with four years/120 units of college. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: functional area policies and procedures and applicable work methods; library collection organization and classification scheme; interpret bibliographic records; national standards and guidelines pertaining to libraries, including working knowledge of institution’s standards pertaining to copyright and intellectual property protection and source and apply such policies and standards to avoid potential violations; institution’s and library’s policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources. Knowledge of government documents, Library of Congress, GPO cataloging practices, AACR2 Revised rules, LC Subject Headings, LC and SUDOC classifications, and local cataloging practices for government documents in all formats strongly preferred. Ability to: interpret library unit’s policies and procedures and apply them accurately in performing work functions, as well as the ability to evaluate procedures and recommend changes; use of automated library system(s) and subsystem(s) pertaining to functional area; fully utilize standard and non-standard features of various on-line resources and standard desktop software packages, such as word processing and spreadsheets, to perform technical work or assist patrons; compile and present information in an organized manner; demonstrate problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems; demonstrate problem solving and research skills to address standard and non-standard work problems; effectively provide lead work direction and training to student workers and an understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

The university offers an excellent benefits package.
Anticipated hiring range: $3060- $3300, dependent upon qualifications and experience
General Information

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
How To Apply

Please complete the on-line application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Initial review begins March 8, 2013, and will continue until position is filled.
For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below: http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/
Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Application Information

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2/26/13

University Library, Golden Gate University (San Francisco, CA)

Position Available: Director of the University Library

Summary:

Application review begins immediately. Candidates who apply by March 15, 2013 will receive full consideration.

The GGU administrative style embraces collaboration and consultation as essential elements in decision making. This reflects the commitment in higher education to a form of shared governance with faculty, requiring effective communication, negotiation, and balancing of multiple priorities.
Essential Functions:
The Director of the University Library is responsible for leadership and overall management of library services and collections. We are particularly interested in finding a leader who can be an advocate of the library and manage the planning, budgeting, and staffing in support of the academic, instructional and information needs of faculty, students and staff.

- Direct library operations, and oversee a professional and support staff of over 10 individuals

- Consult with GGU faculty to determine library resources and service needs of academic programs and departments

- Develop library programs and policies in support of the academic departments

- Consult with university administrators to determine budget and personnel requirements and to coordinate library practices and procedures with university policies

- Develop and administer the library’s annual budget

- Consult with appropriate university administration to determine technology needs and resources and to provide support for information management and delivery

- Develop and manage the library’s physical collections and online resources

- Stay abreast of library information services and technology to enhance student success and raise the level of the library’s stature

- Participate in leadership positions in appropriate professional associations

- Assess quality and effectiveness of programs, resources and services

- Participate in reference, departmental liaison and instructional services

- Oversee the library’s physical space and engage in the library’s space planning.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:
A successful candidate for the Director position will exhibit the following:

- ALA accredited Master’s in Library or Information Science

- Minimum seven years’ experience with increasing administrative responsibilities in an academic library; to include budgetary oversight and staff management

- Demonstrated understanding of evolving information technologies and their applications to enhancing library services

- Demonstrated commitment to a service-oriented and user-centered library

- Knowledge of best practice standards and trends relevant to academic libraries

- Interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills necessary to champion the library’s mission and foster collegiality
To apply see the position listing on http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ggu/default.cfm

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2/26/13

TRAK Records and Library is currently recruiting for a Research Librarian for a law firm in Los Angeles. This position will largely focus on handling research requests from attorneys in all practice areas and providing in-depth research and analysis. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of research experience within a legal or large corporate environment and a MLS or JD. Relocation assistance will be provided for non-local candidates! For immediate consideration, please send resumes in Word format to carly.simms@trakrecordsandlibrary.com

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2/19/13

Orange County Campus Library of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising  (Irvine, CA)

Position Available: Temporary Library Assistant

Summary:

The Orange County Campus Library of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising  is looking for a 4 month Temporary Library Assistant while one staff member is on maternity leave.
The Library Assistant’s job responsibilities include but not limited to:

-Assist in all Library services; including, but not limited to: reference services, circulation, cataloging, and book processing.
-Assist students in basic troubleshooting procedures on computers, printers, scanners, and photocopiers.
-Assist in Collection Development
-Assist in developing and delivering in-person presentations that integrate information literacy into the curriculum.
-Answer questions in the library, either in-person, via telephone, or library e-mail.
-Provide support of serial check in and processing of serials subscriptions as assigned.
-Participate in events in support of FIDM or the Library.

Start Date: April 22, 2013
Email Resume to: rmarkman@fidm.edu

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2/19/13

Irvine Valley College (Irvine, CA)

Position Available: Librarian (Technical Services)

Summary:

Full-Time Tenure Track

JOB OPENING ID# 1831/4116

CLOSING DATE: April 26. 2013

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria: 1. Master’s degree or higher in library science, or library and information science from an accredited college or university; OR 2. Valid California Community College Instructor Credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990), OR 3. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of item 1 above. (Applicants making application on the basis of equivalency must submit the Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination form in addition to all other required materials). Experience Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years recent full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-graduate experience in an academic library (preferably community college) planning and managing library automation systems and technical services;
• One year cataloging experience using MARC, AACR2, OCLC; OR
• For recent library school graduates, minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in library technical services (cataloging and acquisitions) and interest in specializing in cataloging and acquisitions.
• Evidence of sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desired Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates demonstrating a high level of professional expertise on the basis of:

• Demonstrated knowledge of online database management, the principals of cataloging, subject analysis, classification, authority control, and bibliographic maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to apply nationally recognized rules and standards including LC Classification, LCSH, MARC21 and RDA (Resource Description and Access).
• Cataloging experience with OCLC bibliographic utility and an integrated library system, preferably SirsiDynix.
• Demonstrated experience with digital collection management.
• Demonstrated library instruction experience or training to students and faculty or staff.
• Experience in making professional presentations will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in providing reference services to a diverse population.
• Demonstrated experience in acquisition.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse community of colleagues and library users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Community college experience.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of technical services workflow, including database management, planning for future initiatives, proposing technical solutions, and settling and maintaining standards of database quality and cataloging productivity.
• Provides leadership for the library regarding cataloging trends, collection management, and acquisitions process.
• Teaches information competency workshops.
• Provides traditional and online reference services.
• The librarian in this position participates in cataloging all library resources, in all formats; coordinates database authority control; keeps abreast of library technology, cataloging rules and resources, and makes recommendations as appropriate; coordinates projects related to cataloging and bibliographic maintenance.
• Manages the expenditure of library funds and budgets; oversees the acquisitions process of print and digital resources.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assignment may include evening and/or weekend hours.

To Apply: Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application. Applications must be received by April 26, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to be considered. NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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2/5/13

Field Graduate University (Santa Barbara, CA)

Position Available: Librarian, Coordinator of Library Instruction and Reference

Summary:

Fielding Graduate University is a premier distributed learning institution and the best graduate school for adult learners. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, the position of Librarian, Coordinator of Library Instruction and Reference, is positioned to play a unique institutional role in designing, developing and evaluating forward thinking library instruction and virtual reference services for distance learners. We are seeking a dyamic, service-oriented candidate to identify new and creative ways to enhance student learning and research skills.

The librarian provides  group and one-on-one instruction, using web conferencing software, to a geographically dispersed community of faculty and mid-career graduate students (mostly doctoral). The librarian creates current instructional content including original tutorials, recorded sessions, LibGuides and slide presentations. The librarian promotes awareness of library instruction services to faculty and students and explores, develops, promotes, and evaluates innovative online tools and services.

The librarian demonstrates excellent customer service and provides both quick and in-depth reference service via email, telephone, chat, Skype, or in-person. The librarian also oversees document delivery service and takes on additonal special projects as assigned.

The librarian maintains current awareness of database interface changes, distance learning tools and overall developments in library instruction best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Library Science, Information Science, or related graduate degree and a      minimum one year post-Masters experience
• Excellent presenter
• Experience teaching and developing library instruction resources
• Experience providing reference service in an academic library environment
• Experience delivering library services online, either synchronously or asynchronously
• Experience working with digital resources and information systems
• Ability and desire to work closely with geographically dispersed faculty and mid-career adult      graduate students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and with varying degrees of technical expertise.
• Ability to assess and analyze electronic library resources and technologies, as well as library “best practices” to make sure they are applicable to Fielding’s unique culture and distributed learning environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with some of the following:

• Experience with library      web applications such as link resolvers and modern discovery systems (e.g.      Serials Solutions, Ezproxy, OpenURL resolvers, metasearch engines)
• Web conferencing,      multi-media authoring programs, online learning platforms, HTML,      presentation software , and web and video creation tools
• Understanding      mobile technology and its application in online instruction
  • Applying adult learning      theory

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent public service      and communication skills within a “distributed”/distance education      environment
• Knowledge of      different learning styles, especially problem-based or activity-based      learning
• Subject area expertise      in the social sciences
• Ability to contact and      interact with library database vendor technical support teams
• Ability to work across      Windows and Mac platforms
• Ability to be flexible      with projects and work on multiple projects both independently and      collaboratively
• Strong organizational      and planning skills
• Excellent communication      and writing skills

Desired start date:  March 1, 2013. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Salary:  $40,560 for 30 hours/week, depending on experience and includes full, generous benefits. Open until filled.

To apply:

• Please put the word Librarian in the subject line when you email your resume, a cover letter, and a list of at least 3 professional references to: hr@fielding.edu
• In the letter of application, please indicate area(s) of expertise and available hours

Fielding Graduate University is committed to social justice, the principles and practice of diversity and encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups. We offer a friendly, professional environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  For additional information, please visit our website at www.fielding.edu.

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2/5/13

City of Hope- Beckman Research Institute (Duarte, CA)

Position Available: Library/Archives Aide, Part-time

Summary:

This position involves two different sets of activities. The first involves work with COH’s Institutional Archives, which serves as the repository for the institution’s historical materials, including photographs, journals, manuscript material, and a variety of publications. The second involves work in the Graff Library, serving as receptionist and providing general clerical support.

• Assists with accessioning, processing, and describing archival collections according to standard archival principles.
• Provides research assistance to the Archives Program Manager.
• Scans or photocopies books, journals, and archival materials.
• Serves as the library’s receptionist: answers phone and assists in-person users, referring them to other library staff when appropriate.  Provide excellent customer service.
• Shelves materials and helps maintain library print collection.
• Checks materials in and out and renew materials using the library’s automated circulation system.
• Opens and/or closes the library.
• Helps users with library equipment (e.g. copiers).
• Provides other general clerical support and related duties for the library and archives as assigned or requested.
• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines.  Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Minimum Education and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Archival, history, or library technician coursework preferred
• Some college, clerical, library, or archives training.
• Experience using a computer for word processing web browsing; data entry, general clerical work.

About City of Hope:

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 4000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s 20 leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

City of Hope strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CITYOFHOPE&cws=1&rid=1610

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2/5/13

University of California – Riverside (Riverside, CA)

Position Available: Director of Library Information Technology

Summary:

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Dean, the Director of Library Information Technology is responsible for the planning and implementation of all systems and technology. This position provides creative vision and expertise in strategic technology planning to enhance operational effectiveness and improve access to library resources. This position also supervises employees who are responsible for creation and maintenance of the Library’s web presence; the campus Institutional Repository; repair and maintenance of IT equipment; and staffing open computer labs. Serves as a member of the Library’s Executive Group and on other Library committees as needed. Works on special, current, and future projects including: the planning of a new technology enhanced Learning Commons, the implementation of a Discovery System, future evaluation of the current Integrated Library System, expansion of the Library’s Digital Archives, planning for mobile website and applications development, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field. Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible experience implementing and managing library systems. Experience working in libraries, preferably academic libraries. In-depth knowledge of library metadata schemes such as MARC 21 and Dublin Core. Minimum of 3 years experience managing an Integrated Library system. Experience managing desktop computer support, Windows servers and Linux servers in a library environment. Experience with programming and scripting languages. Experience with database design and programming.

Knowledge and Abilities: Thorough knowledge as it pertains to the review and selection of web and mobile technologies, database platforms, library applications, and systems design; and expertise in analysis, planning, budgeting, vendor and project management. Ability to demonstrate leadership as well as analytical and innovative problem-solving skills; understand key issues, practices and trends in information technology in higher education; demonstrate skill in supervising technical and non-technical staff; demonstrate strong commitment to quality service and support for all constituencies; apply appropriate administrative procedures, analyze administrative problems, and make recommendations; ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of staff; ability to present ideas and information effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with Library and campus administrators, faculty, staff and student employees.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The university offers an excellent benefit package. General Information The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

How To Apply

Please complete the on-line application/resume upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries. The hiring department will contact the best qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process. NOTE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF February 4, 2013. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please view the link below: http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.