California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California: Systems/Access Services Librarian

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Systems/Access Services Librarian (OAA Position N0.: 05-06 LIBR-INFORMTECH-TT)

DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

The appointee to this position will have primary responsibility for overseeing and coordinating the planning, evaluation, and implementation of the Library's information technology systems, including the integrated library system, the library's evolving web-site, and emerging Internet and digital information and content-linking technologies.

S/he will also provide general supervision for access services whose day-to-day activities are managed by two high-level library assistants who direct the work of three FTE support staff and a varying number of student assistants. S/he will collaborate with librarians and library staff in investigating cutting-edge information technologies, as well as take a leading role in long-range strategic planning for the Library's future information technology needs. Duties may also include teaching the Library's credit courses, and serving at the Reference Desk as well as participating in rotational duties at the Contra Costa Campus. Librarians enjoy faculty rank and privileges and are expected to participate in the full range of Library faculty responsibilities and activities expected of a member of the tenure-track. This is advertised as a 12-month appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in successful collaboration with other library and/or campus units.
• Experience with and/or demonstrated knowledge of library automated systems, electronic information resources and tools, and web-based technologies.
• Familiarity with the principles of information literacy.
• Strong service and work ethic.
• Demonstrated commitment to engage in research and/or continued professional development worthy of promotion and tenure as a faculty member.

• Web-design experience.
• Academic reference desk experience.
• Demonstrated ability in classroom teaching.
• Experience with an Innovative Interfaces library system.

RANK AND SALARY: Senior Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: January 1, 2006

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.library.csuhayward.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please submit a letter summarizing your ability to meet the requirements of the position, a complete and current vita, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (including phone numbers and email references) to:

Office of the University Librarian
California State University, East Bay
University Library
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542

Office Phone No: (510) 885-3664
Office Fax No: (510) 885-2049

Email address: gcontrer@csuhayward.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application review will begin April 2005 and will continue until the position is filled.

NOTE: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

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Last Updated: 2/10/05