Dean, Oviatt Library, California State University Northridge
About the University
California State University, Northridge, long known for the intellectual, social, and cultural relevance of its 171 academic programs and engaged centers; embraces innovation in community service, and hands-on experience and rigor. A minority-serving University in a globally diverse region, it is a national leader in preparing teachers for K-12 and first generation college students for graduate studies. Cal State Northridge is a park-like campus located in the San Fernando Valley with 1.8 million people, 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. 1,800 of its 33,000 students are international. Cal State Northridge is a welcoming University that values accessibility, academic excellence, and student achievement.
The College
The California State University Northridge’s Oviatt Library provides educational, cultural, and information services and resources to the students and faculty. Its primary mission is to support and supplement classroom and independent learning; facilitate student and faculty research; and provide students with lifelong skills in identifying, locating, evaluating, and synchronizing information. Over 22,000 students participate in formal library instruction on an annual basis. The Library’s collections include over 1.4 million volumes and subscriptions to more than 46,000 online journals and to some 1,600 print journals. Access is provided to over 200 online databases and some 160,000 eBooks. The Library is a selective depository for both the United States and California governments. Specialized service areas include a music and media center, assistive technology labs, special collections and archives, a preK-12 teacher’s curriculum center, and two student access computer labs containing 200+ PC workstations. Current Library staff includes approximately 20 tenure-track full-time librarians and 55 full-time paraprofessionals.
Responsibilities
The Dean of the Library provides executive leadership for the provision of library service to the campus in support of the University’s teaching and research mission. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and serves on the Provost’s Council. The Dean has the primary responsibility for the management of the Library’s personnel, budget, facilities, technology, and resources including planning and administering the budget; making independent recommendations relating to performance management for all Library personnel; leading ongoing efforts to improve services; recommending the appointment of department chairs and supervising and evaluating their administrative activities; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of research, scholarship and academic excellence; and representing the Library in the University and community. The Dean interprets policies developed at the University and system levels to ensure their effective implementation. The Dean supervises professional, technical, and support staff to ensure that the Library and University goals are met. The Dean seeks external support for programs, services, and resources; and assists faculty in securing external support. The Dean develops and maintains professional relationships with all departments and colleges on campus and with groups and agencies within the community as appropriate. The Dean participates fully with other CSU library deans in system-wide library initiatives that leverage the strength of 23 libraries with special emphasis on the goals of the CSU Virtual Library. The Dean helps lead strategic thinking and initiatives related to scholarly technology and scholarly communication within the Division of Academic Affairs with a focus on vision, collaboration, consistency, and integration with broader technology initiatives on campus. The Dean plays a crucial role in leading strategic thinking on the University’s information strategy as it relates to information storage, retrieval, archiving, access, sharing, and organization of both traditional and non-traditional materials.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent required. Minimum of five (5) years of substantive and successful experience as an administrator of libraries required. Ph.D. in library science, management, public administration, information science, or a related field desirable. Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of constituencies including faculty, staff, academic deans, University administration, and other CSU library deans; and be an effective spokesperson and a fully contributing member of the University’s leadership team required. Appreciation of diversity and ability to work effectively in a multicultural campus and community setting. A deep understanding of the challenges facing University libraries today. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Knowledge of information and scholarly technologies and their successful integration into a library and campus. Ability to provide strong and supportive leadership. A record of scholarly and professional achievement appropriate to an appointment at the rank of a Full Professor. Demonstrated successful fund-raising experience desirable.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary is dependent upon qualifications. The university offers excellent fringe benefits.
How To Apply
Please complete the on-line application/resume/curriculum vitae upload submission process in order to be considered for any open position within the university and its auxiliaries at http://www-admn.csun.edu/ohrs/employment/. Please include attachments with the names of three professional references and salary history for the last five years. The hiring department will contact the best qualified candidates and invite them to participate in the interview process.
Initial review begins September 7, 2010 and will continue until position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
