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Reference and Instructional Technology Librarian -- California State
University-Monterey Bay -- California
Reference and Instructional Technology Librarian
Senior Assistant Librarian
12-Month, Tenure-Track
Job #: FAC2006-0124
Open until filled. Application screening begins: Friday, June 8,
2007
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a comprehensive
public university committed to serving the diverse people of California,
especially the working class, historically under-served, and low income
populations. The university values an educational environment of cultural
and linguistic diversity and gender equity; ethical reflection and
practice; effective and experimental use of technologies as resources to
people and catalysts for learning; and the integration of
cross-disciplinary models enabling students, faculty and staff to engage
in innovative instruction and coordinated service learning. The
curriculum is organized around student learning outcomes. It is global in
perspective, and of sufficient breadth and depth to meet local, regional,
and statewide needs, specifically those of both isolated rural communities
and inner-city populations. The campus is located on Monterey Bay, 100
miles south of San Francisco.
CSUMB Library: The Library's mission is to help prepare
knowledgeable, resourceful and responsible citizens for California and the
global community by facilitating active exploration, discovery and
synthesis of information. CSU Monterey Bay is a young, growing campus,
and the Library has a longstanding commitment to the use of
technology-enhanced services and resources. As a teaching library, the
Library faculty delivers and manages an active, outcomes-based
instructional program. The Library's curriculum-focused print/media
collections and extensive electronic resources are augmented by a rapid,
efficient Interlibrary Loan operation. The design of our new Library
building, scheduled to open in January 2009, co-locates library services
with campus programs in writing, peer-tutoring and assistive technology in
support of student learning. At this stage in the university's growth,
seven librarian faculty and eight staff share responsibility for the
Library's array of services. For additional information see
http://library.csumb.edu.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the
following:
This entry-level, tenure-track position offers creative opportunities for
a forward-looking, self-motivated individual who is able to communicate
effectively with colleagues, students and faculty to collaboratively
design and deliver innovative, interactive library services to our
community. Under the general direction of the Library Director, the
Reference and Instructional Technology Librarian provides reference and
research assistance, as well as information literacy instruction.
In collaboration with other Library faculty, the successful candidate will
evaluate current and emerging technologies in order to plan and implement
digital service initiatives for the delivery of reference services and
instruction (e.g., RSS, blogs, wikis, podcasts, IM, content delivery to
mobile devices, use of gaming in library instruction). We seek a
colleague who can also provide vision and leadership for the Library's
efforts to engage library users through the creative use of social
networking tools. Provides leadership and training for library colleagues
in the use of emergent technology-based services/resources. Project
management responsibilities include coordinating task groups, facilitating
communication, developing project specifications, and the evaluation of new
and ongoing technology-based services.
Provides reference and research assistance to CSUMB students, faculty and
staff, both virtually and in person at the Reference Desk, which may
include evening and weekend shifts. Instructs and assists users in
developing research strategies and searching electronic and print
resources.
The successful candidate will join us in advancing a student-centered
information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching library
environment. Conducts course-integrated and course-related information
literacy instruction for groups of students and faculty. Participates in
the development and delivery of instruction to online and distance
learners. The design of online instruction, both web-based tutorials and
content modules for delivery through learning management systems will be a
strong focus as the library seeks to expand its active instructional
program.
Participates in collection development and serves as faculty liaison in
selected subject areas, depending on experience and expertise. Provides
upper-division library instruction and prepares web-based research guides
reflecting curricular areas of emphasis.
This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment. As such, the successful
candidate is responsible for meeting Library and campus criteria for
retention, tenure, and promotion in four areas of scholarship:
Teaching and Learning; Discovery, Creation, and Integration; Professional
Application; and University Service. (see
http://policy.csumb.edu/site/x16041.xml)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
M.L.S. or equivalent degree from ALA-accredited institution. Experience
providing reference service. Experience with library instruction or
teaching in a classroom or group training setting. Experience with and
knowledge of emergent library technologies and social networking tools.
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication. Sensitivity
to and demonstrated interest in forwarding CSUMB's academic goals, as
identified in the University Vision Statement
(http://csumb.edu/vision). Demonstrated success in collaborative
library and university settings.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional interpersonal and
communication skills, will enjoy teaching and reference work, and will
understand the tensions inherent in a library offering both traditional
and electronic collections. Ability to adapt in fast-changing
environments. Willingness to take risks, consider new and untested
approaches and use creative problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability
to seek out and learn new technology. Experience providing reference
service in an academic library, including virtual reference service.
Experience in teaching research concepts and critical thinking skills.
Experience with development of Web-based instruction. Knowledge of
current and emerging trends in distributed learning in higher education.
Collection development experience in an academic library. Reading and
speaking proficiencies in a second language.
SALARY: Commensurate with background and experience. Position also
includes an attractive employee benefits package and access to reasonably
priced on-campus faculty and staff housing.
APPOINTMENT DATE: July 1, 2007
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All prospective applicants must apply on-line at
http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs/db/fac/. A complete application
includes a cover letter explaining how your background and experience
enables you to contribute to the CSUMB Vision (the University's Vision
Statement is available at: www.csumb.edu/general/vision.html).
Please attach a curriculum vitae, the Faculty Data Sheet (includes three
professional references with telephone numbers) and other pertinent
documentation/your website. Upon offer of employment candidate must
provide original transcript as evidence of attainment of highest degree.
Should you require accommodation with the application process, please
contact Academic Personnel at the number listed below. Each
document/file must be no more than 5MB (five megabytes) in file size.
Only documents/files with the following extensions can be
accepted: Microsoft Word (doc.), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Rich Text
(.rtf) or Plain Text (.txt) files. Online data sheets with attachments
must be received by BY 5:00 P.M. ON Friday, June 8, 2007, TO BE
GUARANTEED A REVIEW. Online submissions received after the application
screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.
Please do not fax or mail a printed version of the electronic data sheet,
as it will not be accepted.
For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831)
582-3389, or California Relay Service (for Hearing Impaired) at (800)
7352929. You may also visit the Campus Service Center in Building 47 at
the corner of A Street and Sixth Avenue for computer/online access.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
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