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CSU Monterey Bay

The Library’s mission is to help prepare knowledgeable, resourceful and responsible citizens for California and the global community by facilitating active exploration, discovery and synthesis of information. CSU Monterey Bay is a relatively young, growing campus, and the Library has a longstanding commitment to the use of technology-enhanced services and resources. As a teaching library, the Library faculty delivers and manages an active, outcomes-based instructional program. The Library’s curriculum-focused print/media collections and extensive electronic resources are augmented by a rapid, efficient Interlibrary Loan operation. The design of Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, which opened in December 2008, co-locates library services with campus programs that support student learning, including writing, peer-tutoring, and undergraduate research. At this stage in the university’s growth, seven librarian faculty and seven staff share responsibility for the Library’s array of services in a highly collaborative environment. For additional information see http://library.csumb.edu.

Responsibilities:

The Public Services Librarian position requires a forward-looking, pragmatic, motivated individual who is able to communicate effectively and positively with students, faculty, and library colleagues. The Librarian will provide reference and research assistance to CSUMB students, faculty, and staff both virtually and in person at the reference desk. In the reference desk setting, the Librarian will instruct and assist users in developing research strategies and searching electronic and print resources. Preparing and revising print and online resources that support reference services may also be assigned. The selected candidate will also be responsible for building services for a portion of each weekend. Qualified candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes variable weekday evening shifts and full weekend shift(s).

This part-time, temporary appointment is under the direction of the Library Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

* M.L.S. or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited institution
* Experience providing reference service in an academic library, including virtual reference service
* Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication
* Sensitivity to and demonstrated interest in forwarding CSUMB’s academic goals, as identified in the University Vision Statement (http://csumb.edu/vision)
* Demonstrated success in collaborative library or academic settings

Desirable Qualifications:

* Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enjoy teaching and reference work, adaptable in fast-changing environments and willing to take risks, consider and introduce new and untested approaches and use creative problem-solving skills.
* Experience in teaching research concepts and critical thinking skills at the reference desk and in a classroom or group training setting. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in outcomes-based learning in higher education.

Appointment Date: September 2010- May 2011

Salary:

The anticipated part-time salary is based on the CSU Assistant Librarian pay scale (http://www.calstate.edu/hrpims/salary/SalarySchd20100602.pdf) and is commensurate with experience. This position also includes a benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational incentives, and retirement benefits, http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2007_Faculty-Unit%203.pdf. CSUMB also offers access to affordable campus housing,http://csumb.org/cehi/home.html.

NOTE: Candidates identified for hire at California State University, Monterey Bay must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Application Procedures:

All prospective applicants must apply on-line at http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs/db/pt/. A complete application includes the completed online application, a curriculum vita with at least three references with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, a cover letter explaining how your background and experience enables you to contribute to the CSUMB Vision (the University’s Vision Statement is available at: http://www.csumb.edu/general/vision.html), and other pertinent documentation/your website. Each document/file must be no more than 5MB (five megabytes) in file size. Only documents/files with the following extensions can be accepted: Microsoft Word (doc.), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Rich Text (.rtf) or Plain Text (.txt) files. Please do not fax, email, or mail any version of the online application, as it will not be accepted and please combine all documents/files into a total of 3 attachments as there is an upload limit of 3 documents/files (no Zip files).

Upon offer of employment candidate must provide original transcript as evidence of attainment of highest degree. Online applications with attachments must be received by 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 TO BE GUARANTEED A REVIEW. Online submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3385, or California Relay Service (for Hearing Impaired) at (800) 735-2929. You may also visit the Campus Service Center in the Student Services Building at the corner of A Street and Sixth Avenue (map) for computer/online access. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. CSUMB will not fax application materials.

CSUMB is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity.
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.