Weekly Roundup – May 27, 2013

Louisiana Jobs

• Librarian — Education Corporation of America — Bossier City, LA
• School Media Specialists — Lafourche Parish School Board — Houma, LA
• Librarian/Educational Media Coordinator — The Louisiana Culinary Institute — Baton Rouge, LA

Entry Level (or Unspecified) Jobs

• Learning Services Librarian, Collections (term) — University of British Columbia (UBC Okanagan Campus) — British Columbia, Canada
• Science Librarian — Fullerton Pollak Library at California State University — Orange County, CA
• Senior Book Conservator — Pennsylvania State University, Paterno Library — University Park, PA
• Electronic Records Consultant — Guggenheim Museum Library & Archives — New York, NY
• College Archivist — Wilson College — Chambersburg, PA
• Library Relations Manager (Bilingual) — Innovative Interfaces Global — Hong Kong, China
• Project Manager — Innovative Interfaces, Professional Services Department — Dublin, Ireland
• Reference and Instruction Librarian — Pennsylvania State University Libraries — Abington, PA

Advanced Jobs

• Executive Director of Digital Scholarship Services — Fondren Library, Rice University — Houston, TX
• Head for Academic Technology Services — NYU Shanghai Library — Shanghai, China
• Digital Production Manager — University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
• Part-Time Loose-Leaf Filers — LAC Group — Philadelphia, PA
• Research Library Director — SRO-RL Science Resource Office, Research Library — New Mexico, Los Alamos
• Information Management Consultants — Cognizant’s Master Data Management Practice — London, United Kingdom

Student Jobs and Internships

• Graduate Assistant — University of Maryland (Special Collections, Hornbake Library) — College Park, MD

More Job Listings

• LibGig Job Board
• The ALA JobLIST

Reference and Instruction Librarian — Pennsylvania State University Libraries — Abington, PA

Reference and Instruction Librarian, Penn State Abington Campus

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applications for the position of Reference and Instruction Librarian at the Penn State Abington Campus. The Reference and Instruction Librarian is a member of the University Libraries faculty and is responsible for providing reference and library instruction services to the Abington campus community. In addition, the candidate will be expected to extend both reference and instruction to virtual communities, including students in hybrid and online courses. This position also has shared responsibility for developing collections and library outreach services, participating in planning activities, and serving on appropriate campus and University Libraries committees. This is a non-tenure track, renewable fixed term faculty position on a three-year contract that reports to the Head Librarian at Penn State Abington. Some evening and weekend work is required.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent); experience with reference and bibliographic instruction; demonstrated knowledge of academic and library applications of Web 2.0 technologies, strong knowledge of print and electronic information resources; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prefer at least one year of post MLS experience in an academic library setting.

ENVIRONMENT: Penn State Abington is located in the Philadelphia area, 15 miles north of Center City. The campus offers 16 baccalaureate degrees, 2 associate degrees, and the first 2 years of coursework for over 160 Penn State majors. There are approximately 3450 students, all commuters. More details about the Penn State Abington campus can be found at http://www.abington.psu.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank are dependent upon qualification. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, State or TIAA-CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.

TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, resumé, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, Box ABRL-LIBJ, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Applications may also be sent to lap225@psu.edu. Please reference Box ABRL-LIBJ in the email subject line. Review of candidates will begin as applications are received and final considerations for interviews will be made by June 30, 2013. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2013. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of its workforce.

Project Manager — Innovative Interfaces, Professional Services Department — Dublin, Ireland

PROJECT MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

Innovative Interfaces creates cutting-edge products that allow libraries to succeed in a modern technology environment and the freedom to implement solutions that best meet their specific needs.

An established company with a vision for the future, Innovative connects with thousands of libraries of all types in over 50 countries.

Based in Dublin, Ireland, this position in the Professional Services Department (PSD) will be responsible for managing the overall implementation process for new customers and special projects for existing customers. The position is responsible for ensuring a timely and successful system implementation in a proactive and efficient manner. This individual will have excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills and will report to the Manager, Implementation Project Management.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the team responsible for the implementation of new customer sites and significant projects for existing customers.
• Ensure that the Innovative Implementation Team is coordinating efforts with each other and with the customer.
• Act as Innovative’s primary contact with customers throughout projects, including oversight of day-to-day interactions with the customer’s team as well as reporting of progress and critical issues to management.
• Ensure the resolution of all issues arising during project implementation and bring projects to a timely conclusion by coordinating team efforts and organizing communication related to the project within Innovative. Project issues may include hardware and software configuration questions, data conversion and loading issues, scheduling and delivery of training, product delivery, and custom engineering release and contract questions.
• Track and report all significant project milestones, deadlines and issues according to organization standards.
• Actively participate in the ongoing development and improvement of PSD processes and standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least five years experience working on technology projects; experience with integrated library systems highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability in successfully managing customer relationships.
• Demonstrated skills in leading collaborative cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Innovative product line, especially the Millennium and Sierra systems.
• Sound understanding of library technical practices and procedures.
• Ability to speak and/or write in a foreign language a plus. Arabic desired; Spanish highly desired.

 

To apply please email directly: InnovativeInterfacesGlobal@iii.com<mailto:InnovativeInterfacesGlobal@iii.com>

 

This position will be based in the Dublin, Ireland office.

*Please note that to be considered for this position you must have authorization to work in the EU

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Library Relations Manager (Bilingual) — Innovative Interfaces Global — Hong Kong, China

Library Relations Manager

Innovative Interfaces creates cutting-edge products that allow libraries to succeed in a modern technology environment and the freedom to implement solutions that best meet their specific needs. An established company with a vision for the future, Innovative connects with thousands of libraries of all types in over 50 countries.

 Responsibilities:

• Personally monitor all accounts as assigned (either territory or named account list). Develop and maintain a personal relationship with assigned accounts through pro-active, outbound programs via telephone, personal visit, and e-mail. When possible, contact with library directors is encouraged. The goal is for most contact to occur with library staff that has the greatest responsibility for Innovative products.
• Resolve customer issues through cross-functional coordination and escalation. Instill a sense of urgency while managing moderate to highly complex issues to effective resolution. Act as primary contact and maintain proactive communication with the library throughout the duration of the occurrence commensurate with the nature of the escalation.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the company’s products and services. Handle customer education, coordination, and significant problem solving related to post-sales issues and service. Manage and oversee, in coordination with the Customer Service Department and Implementation Services Department, an active (in addition to the normally expected and provided “reactive”) service program.
• Monitor and contribute to quality control of all aspects of our services by providing feedback to appropriate departments of problems and issues, or opportunities for expanded services.
• Assist customer sales staff by providing advanced knowledge as to customer status and who may be considering add-on products or services.
• Conduct post sales duties as active member of the customer-facing team and to work with assigned sales consultants on opportunities or problems. Represent company at trade shows and customer events.
• Provide on-going, current management reporting regarding the status of accounts under management including customer escalations.
• Act as primary liaison with national and regional user groups in assigned territory. Assist in the development of programs and coordinate corporate resources in support of these events.

Requirements:

• Reports to Director of Library Relations
• Demonstrated experience in customer support and/or account management. Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary as the position requires engaging with customers and all departments within the company. Actively negotiates with key stakeholders and functional counterparts to obtain required resources.
• MBA, MLIS (or equivalents) or substantive experience in libraries or the library automation marketplace. Demonstrated understanding of the Library and Internet markets;
• Ability and willingness to travel (15%) with occasional trips of 7-8 days including weekends.
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English.
• Strong working knowledge of company products.
• Possess solid self-management skills and be self-motivated.
• Strong verbal and written skills. Capable of interacting with all levels of the company, customer base, and potential partners.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Be highly organized, detail-oriented, responsible, self-directed, and able to work effectively in a team environment. Makes sound business decisions when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
• Capable of creating and managing spreadsheet-style reporting and pro-forma analysis. Experienced in Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search/navigation tools )

To apply please email directly: InnovativeInterfacesGlobal@iii.com<mailto:InnovativeInterfacesGlobal@iii.com>

This position will be based in the Hong Kong office.

 

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Innovative Interfaces is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

College Archivist — Wilson College — Chambersburg, PA

College Archivist

Institution: Wilson College

Location: Chambersburg, PA

Category: Admin – Arts and Museum Administration

Admin – Libraries

Posted: 05/23/2013

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Type: Full Time

The College Archivist maintains and provides access to information resources and historical materials relating to the College and its mission. Located in the C. Elizabeth Boyd ’33 Archives, the Archivist works collaboratively with Wilson faculty, staff, students and alumnae/i, academic research centers, museums and other special collections entities. The Archivist initiates and creates exhibits and other outreach efforts. The College Archivist is a staff position with faculty status.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Preserving and processing the college’s historical archives which exist in a variety of formats.
• Overseeing the records management program, working with key units within the college.
• Initiating digitization projects, using the CONTENTdm digital management system to make Wilson’s archival holdings available to researchers online.
• Initiating and managing a variety of educational public programs and working with faculty to encourage students to access and utilize the collection for scholarly purposes.
• Providing research assistance for college and other patrons who may visit the archives to perform original research.

Required qualifications include:

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library or information science program with a concentration in archives and records management or equivalent degree.
• Background in information technology and tools with digital archives experience.
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with intellectual property issues.
• Keen attention to detail, organization, initiative, and flexibility in accommodating rapid change.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and if possible, a portfolio of either photographs or links to physical or digital exhibits to the contact below.

Postal Address: Amy Ensley, WISMAT Coordinator

Hankey Center

Wilson College

1015 Philadelphia Avenue

Chambersburg, PA 17201

Email Address: amy.ensley@wilson.edu

Electronic Records Consultant — Guggenheim Museum Library & Archives — New York, NY

Position Title: Electronic Records Consultant

Department: Guggenheim Museum Library and Archives

Reports To: Assistant Archivist

Location: 345 Hudson Street, New York

Date: July 2013-September 2014 (up to 78 days within 15 months)

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives is excited to announce that it is a recent recipient of a National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant for an electronic records start-up project. As part of the grant, we are hiring an Electronic Records Consultant to guide the museum in developing electronic records policies and procedures to ensure effective acquisition, preservation, management, future migration, access to and security of the museum’s electronic records.

Position Summary:

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation seeks an Electronic Records Consultant to guide the museum in developing effective electronic records policies and procedures. The Electronic Records Consultant will contribute to an institution-wide initiative to ensure effective acquisition, preservation, management, future migration, access to and security of the museum’s electronic records.

Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods. The Guggenheim realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience through its unique network of museums and partnerships. With nearly three million annual visitors worldwide, the Guggenheim and its network is one of the most visited cultural institutions in the world.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no direct reports associated with this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Survey electronic records created and maintained throughout the institution by department

Analysis and report of records identifying media types, extent, and at-risk collections

Analysis and report of the institution’s current technology and future technology needs

Create a plan for Electronic Records Repository and the management of electronic records that includes recommendations for strategies for the preservation of electronic records of historical significance as defined by the Guggenheim retention schedule as well as best practices for the long-term storage, management, and access of records, including proposed policies and procedures, staffing requirements, and equipment and supply needs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Masters degree in library, archival or information studies, or related discipline
• Professional experience administering an archival records management program
• Knowledge of and experience with electronic records issues
• Professional experience in the management of electronic assets, database management, software and hardware management, and web management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Electronic Records Consultant is a 15-month part-time position supported by a grant received by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The Consultant will generally work on-site for the survey phase of the project and off-site during the analysis and creation of the plan.

Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter to libraryandarchives@guggenheim.org. Indicate the job title “Electronic Records Consultant” in the subject line.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Graduate Assistant — University of Maryland (Special Collections, Hornbake Library) — College Park, MD

Position: Graduate Assistant-Access, 20 hours per week

Department: Special Collections, Hornbake Library

Salary: Salary $18,659.00

Benefits: Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage

This position will work to support access activities making materials available in Special Collections across subject matter and formats. The work will benefit the libraries by streamlining and establishing online access to hidden special collections, helping coordinate decisions and priorities based on data, use, and need.

The position will concentrate on developing and improving policies, procedures, workflow, and tools under the direction of the Access team leader.

Graduate Assistants will gain skills and experience in project management, database migration, policy and procedure development, arrangement and description standards, and processing archival collections.

EDUCATION

Required: Must be enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Maryland

Preferred: Enrolled in a graduate program in the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Evidence of analytical skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to work independently after initial training
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift boxes weighting approximately 40 pounds

Preferred

• Previous experience or interest in working in an archives or special collection setting
• Project management
• Familiarity with MS Excel and MS Access

For the full position description, please use the following URL: http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/graduate-assistantship.

Applications: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/18469. No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until June 19, 2013.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Senior Book Conservator — Pennsylvania State University, Paterno Library — University Park, PA

Senior Book Conservator

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks an experienced and talented Senior Book Conservator to expand its conservation program, first initiated in 2005. The Libraries has received a $1.25 million challenge grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support this program and fund the position. The funding received from the Mellon Foundation includes $1 million in permanent endowment funds and $250,000 to establish the new position while the University Libraries raises matching funds for the endowment, which will support the position permanently.

Reporting to the Head of the Digitization and Preservation Department, the conservator will provide leadership for the conservation unit in item-level treatment of paper-based rare and special collection materials in consultation with curators, archivists, and collection managers. We seek a conservator with professional expertise in bound materials with additional expertise in related areas such as maps, prints, drawings, manuscripts on paper, photographs, and other library and archival materials. This is a senior-level position requiring extensive professional experience, preferably in a research library environment. The Senior Book Conservator will be located at Penn State University Park in State College, PA, but will care for collections residing at all Libraries locations. The position will be filled either as a tenure-line or fixed-term faculty librarian position, depending upon the interests and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

Conservation Treatment – Plans, documents, and executes complex and intermediate conservation treatments on rare and special collection materials held throughout the University Libraries on all campuses in accordance with accepted standards and the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice. Examines and creates full written and photographic treatment documentation. Coordinates workflow of treatments to the conservation unit. Manages and plans upgrades of the conservation facilities. Selects, tests, orders, and maintains specialized equipment and tools. Participates in disaster response, recovery, and salvaging operations.

Management – Develops policies and procedures in the conservation of materials based on careful consideration of resources, collection context, and use patterns. May train, supervise, or coordinate the work of others whether project-based or permanent staff. Works closely with curators, archivists, and collection managers in the selection and treatment of collections. Conducts condition surveys of collections including conservation aspects of exhibits or digitization. Manages outsourcing of conservation treatments that cannot be performed in-house. Collaborates with librarians and administrators in fund-raising efforts to support the conservation program.

Outreach – Contributes to the conservation profession in the areas of specialization through service, research, and presentations. Stays current with conservation issues and practices through research, professional conferences, workshops, or similar activities. Serves as a technical expert and educational resource for library staff, to the University, to other institutions and regional cultural heritage communities, and to the public. Organizes and presents workshops for library staff or external audiences. Answers conservation-related questions; hosts tours of the conservation labs.

Required Qualifications:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent), a master’s degree in conservation, or completed equivalent apprenticeship training with an established conservator.
• Extensive professional experience with demonstrated knowledge of the materiality and history of books, paper, and related library materials. Detailed understanding and high-level experience of relevant conservation theory and practice as well as knowledge of chemistry as it applies to the conservation of library collections. Understanding of and adherence to professional ethical practice in conservation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex and intermediate conservation on a broad range of library materials.
• Demonstrated ability to train, provide instruction, and supervise staff; plan, organize and direct workflow; plan and organize physical space.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute of the profession through service, research, and presentations.
• Commitment to foster teamwork and diversity in the workplace.

Preferred:

•  5 or more years of professional experience.
• Experience in grant writing and/or fund-raising.

Environment:

The Pennsylvania State University serves as the land grant institution for Pennsylvania, incorporating a strong outreach mission into its instructional and research activities. The Penn State University Libraries advances intellectual discovery, information literacy, and lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s 96,000 students and 6,000 faculty. Penn State ranks among the top ten research libraries in North America according to the Association of Research Libraries Expenditure Index.

In fiscal year 2011-12 the Libraries annual budget totaled approximately $51 million and the market value of our endowment stands at $36.1million. Penn State Libraries actively participates in the initiatives of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) and our librarians are national leaders in their respective fields. As the largest public mission Library in the northeastern region of the United States, we are also the most geographically dispersed, with physical collections at each of Penn State’s 24 campuses found in all regions of Pennsylvania. For many citizens of Pennsylvania their regional Penn State campus houses their nearest library.

Established 153 years ago, the Penn State University Libraries and its librarians have endeavored to build rich collections in all disciplines. Our users have access to 5.8 million volumes, 117,000 electronic journals, and 200,000 e-books. The Eberly Family Special Collections Library holds 200,000 printed volumes, 25 million archival records and manuscripts, and a million non-book items. Significant special collections include German literature and manuscripts, Pennsylvania-

German broadsides, fraktur, and religion materials, fragile prints by the graphical artist Lynd Ward, and letters of Ernest Hemingway, among many others. In addition, collections of distinction are found throughout the Libraries on all campuses. As one of four Resource Libraries for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Libraries receive funding from the Commonwealth to support the acquisition of and statewide access to our collections. This status, as well as our land grant history, drives us to give special attention to outreach and sharing of our expertise around the state, especially in the area of preservation. Preservation was formally recognized as a library unit by the University Libraries in July 1990 and services to safeguard and treat library collections in all formats. By July 2006 the department name was changed to Digitization and Preservation in recognition of the technological changes affecting libraries and the need to digitize collections for enhanced access and preservation. For more on the Digitization and Preservation Department see: http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/digipres.html

Compensation and Rank: This position will be filled as either tenure-line or fixed-term faculty appointment dependent upon experience and interests of the successful candidate. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.

To Apply: Send a letter of application, resumé, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University, Box CONSR-LIBJ, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Applications and nominations may also be sent to lap225@psu.edu. Please reference Box CONSR-LIBJ in the email subject line. Review of candidates will begin on June 28, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity of its workforce.

Librarian/Educational Media Coordinator — The Louisiana Culinary Institute — Baton Rouge, LA

Summary:

The Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI) is expanding and is in search of a qualified Librarian Media Center Coordinator. LCI is a 40,000 square foot private state-of-the-art culinary school located at 10550 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816. If you have any further questions please feel free to call or email me. Responsible for supervising and coordinating all library-media center functions at Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise LCI students in the library-media center and assist them with class projects, job research, and scholarship applications as appropriate.
• Coordinate and conduct workshops for LCI students regarding scholarships, résumé writing, and other professional development topics.
• Train, supervise, and coordinate schedules of part-time library-media center personnel and volunteers.
• Schedule and coordinate use of the library-media center by LCI classes and organizations.
• Evaluate, select, and organize materials including books, periodicals, electronic resources, and the like, and maintain appropriate inventory in culinary education, culinary fiction/nonfiction, general education, general reference, and other fields as needed.
• Coordinate use of educational equipment and resources by LCI instructors, staff, and students including computers, projectors, software, and DVDs.
• Update and maintain library procedures (cataloging, check-in/check-out, overdue/fines, etc.) as needed, and train LCI instructors, staff, and students in those procedures.
• Promote use of the library-media center and make brief presentations to LCI classes as needed.
• Make or assist with textbook orders each semester.
• Oversee maintenance of books, equipment, and resources, and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain a neat, attractive environment in the library-media center.
• Acquaint LCI instructors, staffs, and students with new library-media center acquisitions and resources.
• Promote and maintain a cooperative spirit among LCI instructors, students, and staff.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, including but not limited to attendance at weekly staff meetings and periodic staff development sessions.

Required Skills and Training

Master of Library Science or equivalent; proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Internet including various search engines; familiarity with educational software and equipment including computers and projectors; organizational, instructional, and leadership capabilities.

To Apply:

Charlie Ruffolo, Director of Public Affairs

http://www.LCI.edu

225-769-8820

225-769-8792 fax

Science Librarian — Fullerton Pollak Library at California State University — Orange County, CA

Science Librarian, Tenure-Track

California State University

Fullerton Pollak Library

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 or physical sciences.

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 both the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics and the College of 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

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent training and experience).
• Current experience in developing and teaching effective information literacy based library instruction sessions.
• Current experience in providing reference services and knowledge of academic databases
• Evidence of scholarly/professional activities (or interest/efforts toward such activities).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of current practice in scholarly communication 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/documents/benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf.

Job Control Number: 29203G-13-067

Appointment Date: August 1, 2013

Application Deadline: For full consideration, all application materials must be received by June 28, 2013. 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) your resume, and 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

The University

California State University, Fullerton is one of the largest of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system. The campus is located in northern Orange County, convenient to numerous cultural and recreational sites throughout Southern California. As a comprehensive university, CSUF offers baccalaureate degrees in 55 fields of knowledge, graduate (master’s level) work in 48 programs, credential programs for teachers, and a doctoral program in educational leadership (EdD). The College of Natural Sciences includes the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Science Education, which together enrolled 2,353 undergraduate majors and 170 graduate majors during the spring 2013 semester. The College of Engineering and Computer Sciences includes six engineering and a computer science department, with 1,899 undergraduate majors and 650 graduate majors. The Pollak Library serves a total of more than 34,000 students as well as approximately 3,000 faculty and staff. The University is committed to the support of learning through instructional technology as well as extensive training and development programs. The University’s Web site is located at: (http://www.fullerton.edu)

The Library

The Library’s Web site (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of the Library’s extensive instruction program and serves as a gateway to resources. The Library contains 1.3 million books, government documents, and audiovisual materials; over 50,000 periodicals available electronically or in print; and 200 electronic databases. The Library uses the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system, SFX, and MetaLib. The staff includes 20 FTE librarians and 35 FTE paraprofessionals.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.