20 Feb 2019

The Curious Question of Chromebook Chronology

A fellow PLP librarian recently asked me a very interesting question via email and I want to take a moment to answer in more detail for the wider community. They were wondering if Minecraft (any version) and the super-affordable Chromebook ecosystem worked well together. Are they compatible, or would you need a more traditional desktop […]

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09 Feb 2019

Why Educators Probably Shouldn’t Use Minecraft In Their Classrooms: Reality Check Edition

As a fulfillment of my librarian duties, this is a post dedicated to an opposing viewpoint. A nod towards objectivity. Readers should be aware that I’ve been playing Minecraft on and off for nearly a decade—I’m a bit biased. So in this post I’m responding to a high school teacher’s article titled Why Educators Probably […]

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08 Feb 2019

Outreach & User Services Librarian, San Jose State University

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library seeks an innovative and creative librarian to provide leadership in the area of outreach and user engagement. Working collaboratively with library and campus groups, the Outreach and User Engagement Librarian will be responsible for the development and implementation of programming, activities, and projects designed to improve the overall […]

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31 Jan 2019

Librarian – Children and Teen Services (Part -Time), Sunnyvale Public Library

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of part-time Librarian in Children and Teen Services with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced full-service library environment. Key responsibilities include presenting […]

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31 Jan 2019

Librarian – Adult Services (Part-Time), Sunnyvale Public Library

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of part-time Librarian in Adult Services with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced full-service library environment. Key responsibilities include creating new and […]

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31 Jan 2019

Librarian – Adult Services (Full-Time), Sunnyvale Public Library

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking to fill the position of full-time Librarian in Adult Services with an energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service, technical and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with the public in a fast-paced full-service library environment. Key responsibilities include creating new and […]

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30 Jan 2019

Library Assistant I/II (Part-Time), Redwood City Public Library

The City of Redwood City’s Library Department invites you to apply for the part-time (20 hours per week) regular position of Library Assistant I/II providing a variety of services for children, adults, and families. The current openings are based at the bilingual Fair Oaks Branch Library and at the family-friendly Redwood Shores Branch Library. Salary: […]

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30 Jan 2019

Adult Services Librarian (Full-Time) & Classification and Cataloging Librarian (Full-Time), Redwood City Public Library

The Redwood City Public Library is currently recruiting for two full-time (38 hours per week) positions: Librarian I/II – Adult Services Librarian I/II – Classification and Cataloging Salary: $5,876.00-$7,856.00 Monthly Close Date: 2/11/2019 at 5pm or until 100 applicants To Apply: https://www.calopps.org/redwood-city/job-19568851

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30 Jan 2019

Children’s Librarian (Part-Time), Redwood City Public Library

The City of Redwood City is looking dynamic, fun-loving Librarians to coordinate the library’s outreach to preschools and day care centers; and innovative programs for children and families. The Redwood City Public Library is currently recruiting for three part-time (20 hours per week) positions: Salary: $35.68-$47.71 Hourly Close Date: 2/11/19 at 5pm To apply: https://www.calopps.org/redwood-city/job-19597741

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30 Jan 2019

Information Technology (IT) Director, Peninsula Library System

The Peninsula Library System, located in San Mateo, California, is recruiting for an Information Technology (IT) Director. The IT Director reports to the Executive Director and assumes broad responsibilities for oversight of the system’s technology operations of the Peninsula Library System (PLS) as well as for other contracting organizations and agencies. PLS supports a wide […]

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