Shalom, Here's another job listing that might work well for one of our members. You might ask what does a collection on China have to do with Jews besides Chinese food on Christmas? CSUN's holdings has a large collection of items about the Jewish community in China, especially those who fled there during WWII.
Hope we are reaching out to those MLIS members who work in archives, Jackie Project Archivist Job ID: 5831 Location: Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Job Code: 2888 Library Services Specialist III Job Grade: Range A Department: Spec Collections&Archives-832 CSUN's Commitment to You CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student population as well as a commitment to maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment. About the University Serving approximately 40,000 students each year, CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States, and it has an impact to match its size. Money Magazine recently named CSUN one of the top ten values in all of higher education, and the Social Mobility Index ranked CSUN fifth in the nation for elevating its students' economic and social well-being. CSUN ranks 10th in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students, fifth nationally in awarding master's degrees to Hispanic students and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university. CSUN's 171 academic programs and engaged centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master's level institution. Situated on a 356-acre park-like setting in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the campus features modern educational buildings and world-class LEED Gold-certified performing arts and recreational facilities recognized as among the best in the country. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN is a welcoming university that champions accessibility, academic excellence and student success. Major Duties Under general supervision, the Project Archivist leads work in the Old China Hands Archives and Urban Archives; processes various archival collections, especially in the Old China Hands and Urban Archives, including intellectual and physical arrangement; develops and prepares descriptive finding aids and metadata records for the Library and Online Archive of California (OAC), and participates with other faculty and Special Collections & Archives staff in ongoing collection preservation and description activities; works with faculty and staff in Special Collections & Archives to make decisions about archival collection storage, preservation, and retention; trains and supervises student assistants and occasional student interns; provides reference services to faculty, students, and other researchers; participates in communications with donors, campus partners, community organizations, faculty and students from CSUN and/or other universities; participates in project meetings; engages in ongoing collection evaluation; contributes to outreach projects in the unit, including work on co-curated exhibits, the "Peek in the Stacks" blog, and regional professional associations such as LA as Subject; works on special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Four years Library Assistant experience with GED or equivalent OR three years Library Assistant experience with two years of college OR two years Library Assistant experience with a Bachelor's Degree in job related field required. Bachelor's degree in history or a related field; knowledge of and/or coursework in archival methods, theory, and metadata preferred. Drivers' License Preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of and ability to interpret overall library policies and procedures pertaining to assigned functional area, including knowledge of or experience with archival theory and methods, and the ability to adapt work procedures; general knowledge of library classification schemes; knowledge of bibliographic descriptive practices; knowledge of or experience with on-line systems and resources, including the ability to perform complex searches; knowledge of policies and practices associated with the ethical use of and access to library and on-line resources; knowledge of national standards pertaining to library and archives operations, and the ability to interpret and apply them, as well as explain them to patrons in order to ensure compliance; demonstrated expertise in using library automated system(s), especially subsystem(s) pertaining to the functional area; ability to investigate and research more complex problems, including analyzing and interpreting information; understanding of employment and payroll procedures related to student workers; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong communication and interpretive skills, and ability to interview patrons regarding their information needs and guide them in the use of more complex library and on-line resources. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of lead work direction including assisting in employee selection, training employees in new work procedures, assigning work, organizing work flow and establishing priorities, reviewing work, providing input to performance evaluations, and promoting teamwork to optimize effectiveness. Strong organizational skills to oversee and lead work flow in assigned area. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook or other email systems), metadata software, audio and video transcription software, and Adobe Creative Suite. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule The university offers an excellent benefits package. The salary range for this classification is: $3371 - $5836 per month. The anticipated hiring range: $3371 - $3800 dependent upon qualifications and experience. Hours: Full Time 40hrs/wk; 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of occasional evening and/or weekend hours General Information This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan). A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. 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 Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application utilizing http://bit.ly/HR_CSUN link. NOTE: Internal candidates should apply through the portal by accessing the View Job Openings/Apply link on the Human Resources/Employee pagelet. Applications received prior to January 04,2017 will be considered in the initial screening and will continue until position is filled. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit the link below: http://www.csun.edu/careers/ Sent from my iPhone -- Jackie Ben-Efraim "Although the books had changed, I the reader had not." Micha Yosef Berdichevsky 1865-1921 Special Collections Librarian Ostrow Library American Jewish University 15600 Mulholland Drive Bel Air, CA 90077
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