Science Librarian
California State University Fullerton Pollak Library is seeking an energetic librarian who is innovative, technologically adept and service oriented, with a background in the life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering.
Position
The Science Librarian provides reference, instruction and outreach services for CSUF undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff. Participates in the Library’s extensive instruction program, planning, teaching, and assessing faculty-requested library instruction sessions. Provides reference and research assistance to the campus community in person and via virtual reference . Serves as library liaison and subject consultant to the Colleges of Natural Sciences & Mathematics and Engineering & Computer Sciences. Works with the Collections and Processing Unit to identify and select materials in subject areas, including science-related government information, develop accreditation reports, and monitor the approval plan. Creates and maintains online science related instructional materials and content for the library website. Serves on department, library, and university committees.
Librarians at CSUF have faculty status and are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including scholarly and professional activities.
Requirements
Requirements include:
• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA- accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
• Experience in developing effective information literacy based training/teaching sessions and an interest in developing online learning content.
• Current reference experience in an academic environment.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and on projects within other units of the library.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment with co-workers, library users, and the wider campus community.
• Availability to work some weeknights and weekends.
• Evidence of interest in professional and scholarly activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with an undergraduate or graduate degree in the life sciences, physical sciences, or engineering (Biology or Chemistry preferred), or equivalent training and experience. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting the needs of student and faculty researchers in the sciences.
Rank & Salary:
The position will be at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian, tenure-track. Salary range will be from $57,060 to $62,766, commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Excellent comprehensive benefits are available and include health/vision/dental plans, optional 10/12 month work year; defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities; spouse/domestic partner/dependent fee-waiver as well as access to campus child-care and new affordable housing program. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf
Job Control Number
29163G-11-006
Appointment Date
October 1, 2010
Application Deadline
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by August 27, 2010. Applications accepted until recommendations for appointments are made.
Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted via e-mail at libadmin@fullerton.edu. Please include in your email application 1) a letter of application to Richard C. Pollard, University Librarian, 2) resume, and 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.
