[IUG] Job Opportunity: E-Resources Librarian

[Steven Moody <smoody at jfku dot edu>]

REPOSTED


Public Services and Electronic Resources Librarian, Robert M. Fisher
Library, John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, CA.


John F. Kennedy University was founded in 1964 as one of the first
institutions of higher education dedicated solely to adult students. John
F. Kennedy University is an independent university accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Its five schools offer
degree and certificate programs in the fields of psychology, law,
education and liberal arts, management, and holistic studies. The
university currently enrolls approximately 1,700 adults in the San
Francisco Bay Area.


This full time position is the primary provider of reference and
instruction services for Fisher Library and the Pleasant Hill campus.
This includes assisting patrons with research as well as scheduling and
conducting information literacy workshops. Other responsibilities include
creating and maintaining resource guides, bibliographies, and
instructional documentation in both print and online formats.
Additionally, this position evaluates and selects library materials in
the fields of management and education and serves as library liaison to
the School of Management and to the Department of Education at the
Pleasant Hill campus. The work schedule includes most Saturdays as well
as a minimum of two evenings a week.


Working in collaboration with other librarians and the systems manager,
the incumbent will establish procedures for expanding and enhancing the
electronic resource collection. Specific duties include: evaluation of
electronic products for potential purchase; collection and analysis of
database user statistics; management of electronic serial and database
subscriptions; and oversight of the Librarys website content. 


 Candidates must possess a masters degree from an ALA-accredited
library school at the time of appointment; be familiar with current
library technology, including Excel or other spreadsheet software; must
demonstrate ability to teach information competency/literacy concepts;
and possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
skills. Professional experience in an academic library is highly
desirable. Experience in acquiring and setting up access to electronic
resources and familiarity with the fields of psychology or counseling is
desirable. Experience in supporting distance education is also desirable.
The successful candidate will possess an outgoing, energetic manner, an
engaging teaching style, the ability to work as a team member and to work
well with a diverse, adult constituency. 


 This position is fully benefited and includes health insurance,
dental insurance, long term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement
eligibility, life and/or long term care insurance, dependent care, and
tuition wavier. 


 Starting salary range is $43,000-$48,000. Review of applications
will remain open until the position is filled. Local applicants
encouraged to apply as travel expenses for interviews are not
reimbursable.  To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and the
names of three references by email to HRRecruiter at jfku dot edu; by fax to
925.969.3451; or mail to: 

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

John F. Kennedy University

100 Ellinwood Way

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 




John  F. Kennedy University is an equal opportunity employer. 
The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender sexual
orientation, veteran status of disability.  In a continuing effort
to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and
employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications
from members of all groups that are underrepresented in higher
education.  06.06



Steven Moody

Library Systems Manager

John F. Kennedy University

100 Ellinwood Way

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4817

(925) 969-3110






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