Associate University Librarian

California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate University Librarian (AUL) with an anticipated starting date of March 2008.  The John F. Kennedy Memorial Library is seeking an energetic, visionary, innovative, and creative individual with demonstrated understanding of emerging library technologies who can lead, develop, and motivate in a time of transition and change.

The University:  The California State University, Los Angeles is one of 23 campuses of the California State University system and is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, and has more than 21,000 students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area.  

Reporting to the University Librarian, the position of AUL is a senior administrator and has direct administrative responsibility for overseeing the activities of faculty unit librarians. The AUL coordinates internal operations and takes a lead role in strategic planning and coordinates the action plan process for the Library.  He/she oversees the ongoing development of the Library’s information literacy program, electronic and print resources, and library digitization initiatives.  The AUL becomes acting administrator of the Library in the absence of the University Librarian and performs other related assigned tasks.  

Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (MLS or MLIS); a strong record of scholarly professional achievement; experience as a collaborative team builder, excellent leadership skills and managing staff and services in an academic library; and a strong capability for strategic thinking including big picture perspectives. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic-multicultural environment; and strong commitment to excellence in the development of library collections and services.  

Additional qualifications for this position may be viewed from Human Resources Management’s web site (Administrative/Management):  http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/openings.htm

Appointment and Compensation:  The Administrator III appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of The California State University.  All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan (MPP).  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A comprehensive benefit program is provided.

Closing:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  For full consideration, applicants are requested to submit the following materials by December 1, 2007: 1) letter of interest,  2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of recommendation, 4) an official transcript from the institution awarding your highest degree, and 5) a completed Cal State L.A. employment application (download from: http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls). 

 

Please send documents to the attention of:

Alice Kawakami, University Librarian

John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, LN B537A

California State University, Los Angeles

5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032-8300

 

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For further information, call (323) 343-3953 or visit the Library’s Web site at the following URL: http://www.calstatela.edu/library.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER

 

Holly

 

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Holly Yu
Library Web Administrator / Reference Librarian

University Library

California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.

Los Angeles, CA 90032

Tel: (323) 343-4993

Fax: (323) 343-5600

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