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The California College of Art and design is seeking a librarian for its Oakland
campus Library. Interviews can be arranged in Vancouver with Mary Manning,
Hotel Vancouver, March 27-30.
FINE ARTS LIBRARIAN - OAKLAND CAMPUS - California College of Art & Design
Chief reference librarian for Meyer Library. Responsible for the daily
operations of the Meyer Libraryand is a liason to Fine Arts faculty.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Provides instruction for CCAC students, faculty and staff in traditional
library resources, electronic resources and related information technologies.
Creates user guides and documentation.
Plans, develops and provides instruction in information competency.
Provides leadership in designing and implementing innovative electronic library
services.
Develops and maintains the public services interface of the Innopac catalog.
Performs general reference duties in Meyer Library.
Creates and provides special research services for graduate students.
Provides expert assistance in the development of the reference collections in
all formats.
Assists the Director of Libraries in other collection development activities.
Makes recommendations to the Director of Libraries for automation activities to
promote the instructional goals of the library.
Works cooperatively with all librarians in designing Public Service Policies
and Programs.
Creates and implements assessment activities for Meyer Library.
Participates in library and campus-wide activities related to information
literacy and technology.
Supervises Inter-Library Loan services; sets policies with Library Director.
Works towards resource sharing across campuses, in the Bay Area, through the
Art Library society, and through other print and electronic mechanisms.
Participates in professional activities.
Hires, trains and supervises student employees and interns.
Catalogs some fine arts and humanities and sciences materials following
national standards.
Assists Library Director in creating Technical Services policies and
procedures.
Performs additional duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master s degree in Library or Information Science. Undergraduate or graduate
visual arts education, or personal practice in the arts. Minimum one year
experience in reference library work, academic setting preferred. Demonstrable
knowledge of fine arts. Substantial knowledge related to the Internet, HTML,
and electronic resources. Understanding of computer hardware, software, and
network issues as they relate to current and future library service. Ability
to work with Information Technology staff to provide library service. Innopac
experience. Enthusiasm, energy, flexibility, and a commitment to high quality
library public service. Must work effectively with library users and
colleagues. Ability to set priorities, manage one s own work, schedule and
supervise student workers and maintain an efficient workflow.
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience, including a comprehensive benefits package. Low
to mid-$30,000 range.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Screening begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
application instructions:
Applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and the names and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:
California College of Arts and Crafts
Human Resources (Job #1313)
5212 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618-1487.
CCAC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
California College of Arts & Crafts
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