POSITION

ANNOUNCEMENT
May 2010
University of
California,
Berkeley

Emerging
Technologies
Librarian
Marian Koshland
Bioscience and
Natural Resources
Library
Hiring range:
Assistant Librarian III
- Associate Librarian
IV
$48,029 to $56,496
per annum,
depending upon
qualifications
This is a full-time
position starting
August 2010.

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a librarian who is

innovative, technically skilled and service oriented, with a
background in the life sciences. This person is a member of the
Bioscience Library Information Services staff and participates in
the provision of reference services to the broad UC Berkeley
Bioscience and Natural Resources community and in teaching
through course-related and drop-in research instruction classes.
Reference service and instruction are also offered through
emerging technologies.

The Environment
The Marian Koshland Bioscience and Natural Resources Library
at the University of California, Berkeley provides active
information support for the research and instructional programs
for the departments of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and
Integrative Biology in the College of Letters and Sciences, and the
College of Natural Resources. This primary user group includes
approximately 270 faculty, 700 graduate students and 3,320
undergraduate majors. Additionally, the Bioscience and Natural
Resources Library supports the life sciences and natural
resources needs for other related disciplines on campus as well
as for the general public. The heavily used collection includes
559,000 volumes and over 6500 serial subscriptions in an
attractive facility. The website (http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/BIOS)
is a gateway to a rich collection of networked resources including
major bioscience/natural resources databases and a substantial
array of electronic journals. The staff consists of 4 librarians, 9
paraprofessionals and student assistants.

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally-renowned research

and teaching facility at one of the nation’s premier public
universities. In a highly-diverse and intellectually-rich
environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 23,000
undergraduate students, 9,000 graduate students, and 1,500
faculty. The Library is comprised of 20 libraries, including the
Doe/Moffitt Libraries, The Bancroft Library, and the East Asian
Library collectively offering extensive collections in all formats and
robust services to connect users with those collections and build
their related research skills. The Library has a collection of more
than 10 million volumes and a collections budget of over $17
million. The Library has a current operations budget of over $48
million with nearly 375 FTE employees and more than 600 part-
time student employees. Discover more about the Library and our
initiatives via the following website http://www.lib.berkeley.edu.

Responsibilities
Develops and adapts technologically innovative services to meet
the information needs of the campus life sciences research
community. In coordination with the Head Librarian and the Head,
Information Services, the Emerging Technologies Librarian is
responsible for developing a program of web-based bibliographic
instruction for the biological and natural resources. Coordinates
the development and maintenance of the Bioscience and Natural
Resources Library web site. Trains library staff in innovative uses
of software. Administers Macintosh computer classroom,
including investigation of Macintosh software products.

This librarian will share responsibilities for scheduled reference

desk service, as well as electronic reference, providing general
and specialized reference in biology and natural resources.
Develops web-based instruction through self-instructional
techniques such as web-based tutorials and handouts, and
participates in classroom instruction (course-related and on
specialized electronic resources). UC Berkeley librarians are
expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance,
to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment and
to be active professionally. Professional contributions beyond the
primary responsibilities are required for advancement in the
Librarian series. The successful candidate will show promise or
evidence of such contributions.

Qualifications
Required:

MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library

school and 3 years of recent research library experience.
Experience with web-page design using web development
and, graphics tools and scripting languages, such as XML,
XSLT, CSS, Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop.
Demonstrated skills in creation of Web documents,
including ability to write concisely and effectively for the
web.
Demonstrated aptitude for teaching and developing user-
oriented documentation.
Experience providing reference services with relevant life
sciences reference material.
Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, and ability to work
both independently as well as collaboratively; excellent
interpersonal, communications, organizational and analytic
skills.

Desired:

Academic background in biological sciences/natural

resources.
Fully functional skills in XHTML, CSS, Javascript, and
knowledge of Windows and OS X operating systems.
Working knowledge of applications running on Macintoshes
to be able to install, configure and troubleshoot workstation
problems.
Demonstrated implementation of the concepts and goals of
information literacy.
Experience with integrating new and emerging technologies
into the delivery of information service.
Knowledge of instructional design principles in an online
environment.
DEADLINE : Consideration will be given to applications
received by June 30, 2010.

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is

committed to the support and encouragement of a
multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can
make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and
cultural diversity.

Professional librarians at UC Berkeley are academic appointees

and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University
Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This
position is in the bargaining unit.

Librarians 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 is provided.

Applicants should apply in writing, including with their letter a

complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of their
education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses,
and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable
about their qualifications for this position. Send applications to:

Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Or FAX to: 510.642.8675
Or EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by e-mail.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity,

Affirmative Action Employer

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