[IUG] Open Position–Assistant Librarian, University of Judaism, Los Angeles, CA

["Paul Miller" <PMiller at uj dot edu>]

Open Position – University of Judaism, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Position Title:
Assistant Librarian
Ostrow Library
University of Judaism
Los Angeles, CA 90077

Status:      
Full-time (35 hours/week)

Supervisor:   
Director of Library Services

Projected start date:
February 1, 2007

Duties include-

1. Manage technical services.
2. Maintain the library's Innovative Interfaces integrated library system.
3. Foster full utilization of library resources by faculty, students, and other
patrons.
4. Provide support for circulation and reference desks as needed.
5. Oversee all library operations when the Director of Library Services is not
available.


Job Requirements
1. Ability to work independently in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
2. Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
3. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with diverse
groups.
4. Ability to train and supervise staff.
5. Ability to write clear procedural documentation for a wide variety of
technical and public services tasks.

Qualifications and specifications
1. Requires a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an A.L.A. accredited
program.
2. Requires 2-4 years experience in an academic library setting.
3. Requires supervisory experience.
4. Requires good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
5. Requires good computer skills.
6. Knowledge of Hebrew and Judaica preferred.

Generous benefit package includes health plan, paid holidays (civil and Jewish),
and vacation and sick leave. Salary and exact responsibilities dependent upon
training and experience.

To apply send letter of application, resume, and 3 references (with contact
information) to:

Paul A. Miller
Director of Library Services
Ostrow Library, University of Judaism
15600 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angles, CA 90077
library at uj dot edu
(310) 440-1239
(310) 476-5423 (Fax)