Jobs

Posted 23 April 2008

Public Services Librarians
California State University, Fresno

Deadline: 'open until filled'

Successful candidates for both positions will provide collection services and outreach to faculty in specific disciplines (to be determined) as a faculty selector-liaison as well as provide direct research and reference assistance with both print and electronic sources to the University community.  The Public Services Librarians will report to the Head of Reference and participate fully in the instruction program and in the development and implementation of new public service programs and initiatives.  One of these positions may be assigned additional collection development duties.

Required Qualification and Skills:

1. Masters degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
2. Strong interest and/or experience in public services in an academic library.
3. Ability to engage students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels in the classroom and in online settings, and to provide active outreach to faculty and their departments in assigned areas
4. Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Demonstrated ability to contribute successfully in a rapidly changing environment
2. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and be flexible, dependable, and service-oriented

1. Maintain awareness of professional developments, issues, and practices to help the Library stay in front of rapid change to improve organizational effectiveness

4. Publishing record
5. Record of involvement in professional activities
6. Knowledge of and familiarity with information technology (e.g. Blackboard, social networking, Web 2.0 applications, etc.)

Application: Form is available online at www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf. Send completed application, resume, and three current letters of reference (dated within the last 12 months) to:
           
            Glenn Gray, Search Committee Chair
            Henry Madden Library
            California State University, Fresno
            5200 N. Barton Ave., M/S ML 34
            Fresno, CA 93740-8014
            Phone: (559) 278-8573  Fax: (559) 278-6952
`           E-mail address: ggray@csufresno.edu
Open Until Filled: To ensure the fullest consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all materials on file by XXX 2008.