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Social Sciences and Government Documents Librarian
Tenure-Track

The Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Social Sciences/Government Documents Librarian to join our dedicated community of librarians, staff, and student assistants. The library values and is dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their work, research and/or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community.

The Library
We serve a total of more than 40,000 students as well as approximately 4,000 faculty and staff. Our website (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of the Library’s extensive instruction program and serves as a gateway to resources: including 1.3 million books, government documents, and audiovisual materials; over 50,000 periodicals available electronically or in print; and 200 electronic databases. The staff includes 23 FTE librarians, 35 FTE paraprofessionals, and 80 student assistants.

Position
California State University Fullerton (CSUF) Pollak Library is seeking a highly collaborative individual to serve as the Social Sciences and Government Documents Librarian. This position includes responsibilities in the Library’s Instruction and Information Services unit as well as the Collections and Scholarly Communications unit. The successful candidate will provide subject-specific as well as general library services, including instruction, reference, collection development, and outreach. In the area of government documents, the librarian will curate the Pollak Library’s Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) collection. As a designated selective Federal Depository Library, the Pollak Library is required to provide public access to its FDLP collection and support for locating and accessing these materials. Other collections included in Government Documents are the California depository collection, the local city/county/regional collection, and the international collection. This position—newly created in response to Pollak Library’s recent re-organization, self-assessment, and strategic plan—will have the opportunity to be creative and innovative in building a library for the 21^st century.

Librarians at CSUF have faculty status and are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including scholarly and professional activities, as well as serving on department, Library, and university committees.

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The Meriam Library at California State University, Chico is seeking applicants for a Cataloging and ERM Lecturer Librarian. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial appointment of two years (renewable). Chico State is a residential campus in beautiful Northern California, serving 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The city of Chico has a population of just under 100,000 residents with many restaurants, outdoor activities, and family events. California State University, Chico is committed to achieving excellence through diversity in the classroom and the workplace. It strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students, faculty, and staff. Review of applications will begin March 25, 2019. Please see the link for position an application details: https://jobs.csuchico.edu/postings/5319.

California State University, Northridge’s Oviatt Library is building a pool of candidates for possible temporary, part-time appointments in the Research, Instruction, & Outreach Services Department. Appointments by semester. May include evening and/or weekend hours. Final determination of part-time librarian assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding.

Minimum educational requirements: Graduate degree in library/information science from ALA-accredited school, or equivalent degree if granted from outside the United States or Canada by June 30, 2019.

For more information about the position, including the complete list of qualifications and application instructions, please see: https://bit.ly/2Ev4mul

Professor of Library Science (General Librarian)

Mt. San Antonio College

Job Category: Faculty

Employee Group:

Time (Percent Time): 100%

Term (months/year): 12 months/year

Current Work Schedule (days, hours): As assigned

Salary Range: Faculty Schedule

Salary: Initial placement, $82,692 – $123,409 annually

Shift Differential:

Health & Welfare: The College contributes $12,159 toward annual premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and MetLife Social Security Alternative Plan.

*Subject to change based on Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Department: Library & Learning Resources

Open Date: 12/12/2018

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Basic Function/Overview:

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Professor of Library Science (Career & Technical Education) (Full-time, Tenure-track)

Mt. San Antonio College

Term:12 months/year

Salary:Initial placement, $82,692- $123,409 annually

Application Procedure:

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST ) on March 15, 2019 are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application;

2. A cover letter addressing how duties & responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications are met;

3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position;

4. A minimum of three (3) current letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation or any of the required documents);

5. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts; AND

6. https://www.mtsac.edu/hr/pdf/faculty_equivalency_form.pdf: All candidates not holding the stated minimum qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency, must complete this form to be considered.

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The Library Information Technology (LIT) department provides faculty, staff and students access to and facilitates use of library related information resources and technologies to support their teaching, learning, research, and scholarly activities. LIT works closely with other departments of the library in order to develop, manage, support and market technology related initiatives. LIT includes Library Systems and Systems Administration, Desktop Support Services, Programming and Development, Web and UX Development, and Digital Media Production.

Under general supervision of the Director of Library Information Technology, this position delivers exceptional customer service and provides consultative support to enhance the use and access of technology and information systems, with particular focus on public computing, media, and academic technology, and collaboration with other technical staff on campus. Primary responsibilities include end-user device configuration, account management, and monitoring of network devices; all aspects of PC support including device imaging and deployments, troubleshooting technical issues, conducting preventative maintenance, patch and vulnerability management; evaluation of new products, analyzing user needs and making hardware/software recommendations; installing hardware/software, training on application software and preparing user documentation. Incumbent will assist in supporting inventory management and asset tracking, preparing detailed ad hoc inventory reports, and fulfilling ticket requests as assigned. This position includes shared responsibility for the department local area network (LAN) and provides all technical support for connecting devices.

The Information Technology Consultant Career level is broad and includes intermediate through senior level positions. Incumbents at this level work relatively independently and possess the experience to be fully proficient in performing most or all of the work assignments defined for their position. Typically, incumbents have acquired the requisite skills and knowledge through a combination of education, training, and progressive work experience to be able to demonstrate competence in independently applying technical judgment to standard and nonstandard applications and systems, solving a wide range of problems and developing practicable and thorough solutions, and using effective communication and listening skills. and to ensure that Learn by Doing research is widely disseminated and preserved.

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The Robert E. Kennedy Library is embarking on a Digital Publishing project to investigate non-traditional methods to publish scholarship and is seeking an enterprising masters-level professional who brings a passion for vibrant publishing methodologies and emerging platforms. The Library Digital Publishing Fellow will assist with this project to explore the intersection between Cal Poly scholarship and non-traditional publishing methods. The successful Fellow will demonstrate excellent communication, project management skills, and the ability to multitask in a creative and innovative environment.

Under general direction of the Exhibits and Campus Art Curator, the Library Digital Publishing Fellow will help investigate, develop, and pilot digital publishing approaches for library assets with a primary focus on faculty exhibit catalogs. The fellow will contribute to new directions in the open dissemination of digital materials resulting from the Creative Works program’s exhibition, scholarship, research, and educational activities. The project’s expected outcomes include development of best practices, prototyping digital catalogs, and program recommendations for publishing digital projects.

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The Teaching & Outreach Librarian focuses on supporting the library’s successful First Year Information Literacy Program and the Common Core Curriculum of the five distinguished undergraduate liberal arts colleges within The Claremont Colleges. This position provides research, teaching, and learning support for first-year, second-year, and transfer students, and is heavily involved in outreach and orientation efforts aimed at the undergraduate campuses. This position will also work closely with Subject Librarians who focus on supporting the research, teaching, and learning needs of upper level undergraduate and graduate students. The incumbent will teach introductory course-integrated information literacy sessions (including teaching digital and scholarly communication literacies); provide general and subject specific research consultations; and conduct general outreach to students and faculty at the five undergraduate colleges. The Teaching & Outreach Librarian will participate on various library, college, and intercollegiate committees. This position reports to the Undergraduate Engagement Team Leader, in the Research, Teaching, and Learning Services division.

Link to apply: https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCCS_Careers/job/Claremont/Teaching-and-Outreach-Librarian_REQ-1417-1
First consideration date is March 11, 2019.

Paul Leonard Library
Temporary, Non-Tenure Track
Research, Instruction, and Outreach Librarian

San Francisco State University’s J. Paul Leonard Library is a busy, teaching-oriented institution supporting a community of 30,000 students as well as faculty and staff. The collections include more than one million items in all formats, including an extensive collection of online databases and full-text resources. The SFSU library uses and contributes to Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo, which is shared by all 23 libraries in the CSU System.

Position Summary

The temporary Research, Instruction, and Outreach Services Librarian will provide online and face-to-face research assistance to the San Francisco State community; teach lower division information literacy instruction sessions and lead orientations and tours; contribute to library outreach initiatives; review, update, and add to the library’s new FAQ as needed; participate in the collaborative development, implementation, and evaluation of library services, policies and procedures; and contribute to library assessment efforts to ensure the quality and improve the effectiveness of library services. Depending upon the incumbent’s experience and expertise, the Research, Instruction, and Outreach Services Librarian may participate in the development of online guides, videos, tutorials, and other outreach and instructional materials; contribute to collection development related projects; and serve as a liaison to assigned academic departments.

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The Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Open Educational Resources Librarian to join our dedicated community of librarians, staff, and student assistants. The library values and is dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their work, research and/or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community.

The Library

We serve a total of more than 40,000 students as well as approximately 4,000 faculty and staff. Our website (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of the Library’s extensive instruction program and serves as a gateway to resources: including 1.3 million books, government documents, and audiovisual materials; over 50,000 periodicals available electronically or in print; and 200 electronic databases. The staff includes 23 FTE librarians, 35 FTE paraprofessionals, and 80 student assistants.

Position

California State University Fullerton (CSUF) Pollak Library is seeking a librarian who is innovative, technologically adept, and service-oriented to lead the Library’s existing and growing participation in the University’s Open and Affordable Education initiatives. The Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian will work closely with the Director of Online Education and Training and partner with librarians, faculty, and instructional designers to identify, create, adapt, and adopt open and affordable course content at the course and program level to accommodate the evolving learning, teaching, and research needs of the diverse CSUF community. In collaboration with the Scholarly Communications Librarian, the OER Librarian will contribute actively to the overall scholarly communications program, which includes open access, author rights, scholarly publishing, data management, and repositories. This position—newly created in response to Pollak Library’s recent re-organization, self-assessment, and strategic plan—will have the opportunity to be creative and innovative in Library OER initiatives and in building a library for the 21^st century. The position also assists with Library Public Services.

Librarians at CSUF have faculty status and are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including scholarly and professional activities.

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