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Reference & Instruction
Part-Time Temporary Assistant Librarians
12-month contract, renewable
The Pollak Library at California State University Fullerton, a nationally
recognized Hispanic serving institution (HSI), invites applications for part-
time Reference and Instruction Librarians to join our dedicated community of
librarians, staff, and student assistants. Up to four part-time librarians may
be hired for 10-15 hours each.
The Library
“The Pollak Library aims to become a model library, nationally recognized for
innovative spaces, collections, services, tools, and programs that enable the
academic success of our students; promote information literacy skills; fulfill
the needs of our academic programs and scholarly activities; facilitate and
encourage the systematic and serendipitous acquisition of knowledge; invite
collaboration; and help interconnect its vibrant and diverse community of
learners and scholars.” (Vision Statement, October 7, 2015)
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
Provide reference assistance to CSUF students, faculty, staff, and community.
Hours will include nights and/or weekends. May provide instruction for CSUF
classes in basic electronic resources. Work on specified projects as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited
institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
Current reference experience and/or potential including the use of academic
electronic resources.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment within and
outside the Library.
Availability to work days, weeknights and/or weekends.
Preferred:
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong user-service orientation.
Experience and/or potential in developing and teaching effective Library
instruction sessions.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application
status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.
Rank & Salary
The position is a 12-month contract of 8 to 15 hours per week, depending on
availability, at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Contract is renewable.
Monthly salary is a percentage of the base salary for an Assistant Librarian.
Appointment Date
March 1, 2018
Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive
consideration. To apply, please go to:
https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and
select 10081BR to begin the application process and provide the following
materials:
Letter of interest (relating your experience to the required qualifications)
Curriculum vitae
Three letters of reference (see instruction below)
On the References page of the online application, enter information and email
addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of
reference for your application. They will immediately receive a request via
email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to
verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back in to the
recruitment system.
For questions about the position, please call: (657) 278-4460 or email
bmiller_at_fullerton.edu
Application Deadline
For full consideration, all application materials should be received by
January 29, 2018. Position will remain open until filled.
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 54 programs, credential programs for
teachers, a doctoral program in educational leadership (Ed.D) and in nursing
practice (DNP). The University’s Web site: (http://www.fullerton.edu)
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 Revised July 21,
2017 as a condition of employment.
California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is
deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students,
staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing
the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.
EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Received on Wed Jan 17 2018 - 21:10:44 EST