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2 Great FT jobs in Cali

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Posted by GSLIS, October 31, 2007
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CSU Channel Islands is looking for two tenure-track librarians to join our team. Participate in the growth and development of a brand new digital teaching library at California State University Channel Islands, the first CSU campus founded in the 21st century. Tenure Track positions are expected to engage in research and service to the university and our field. Join a talented team in our new Broome Library for an adventure not hampered by bureaucracy, legacy systems, and the old, “but we’ve always done it this way,” routine. Must have the desire to try new things, ability to be flexible in a changing environment, and possess a great sense of humor. For more information and an electronic application go to http://www.csucifacultyjobs.com. Use http://www.library.csuci.edu for information about the library and the university. Application Review begins on November 2, 2007. Expected start date July 1, 2008.

User Services Librarian
Position Description:

Participates in information literacy and application instruction activities including credit bearing courses, course-related instruction, workshops, and point of need one-on-one help to assist students.
Works closely with the teaching faculty to enhance their research and instruction.
Participates in the Library’s Faculty Development program.
Provides reference desk and research consultation services.
Works with the teaching faculty, Head of Digital Library Initiatives, Head of Collections and Technical Services, and other library staff to plan, create, and assess student-centered digital library services.
Partners with curricular and co-curricular programs across campus as well as other library staff to plan, create, and assess innovative library programs that address the mission of the library and university.
Examines and implements new technologies that will improve student, faculty, and staff ability to find, access, interpret, evaluate, and integrate information.
Reaches out to local public and school libraries to enhance information literacy awareness and instruction in the region.

Required Qualifications:

MLS from an accredited ALA Accredited Library School with 1-3 years of experience.

Experience and knowledge of:

Working closely with students and faculty in an academic setting.
Familiarity with information competence/literacy concepts and programs, active and collaborative learning pedagogies.
Developing library instruction sessions and activities that consider different learning styles.
Knowledge of how information technology can enhance library services.
Providing effective in-person or digital reference service and one-on-one consultations.
Serving on campus committees both inside and outside the library.
Establishing partnerships outside the library.
Planning, developing, and assessing library services

Other Required Qualifications: include the ability to work effectively in a collegial environment, interpersonal and communication skills, strong computer skills, creative, flexible and ability to work in a fast paced change-oriented environment, student-centered outlook, and dedication to research and scholarship in the field of library and information sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching course integrated library sessions and credit bearing courses.
Experience with Instructional Design and Faculty Development activities.
Ability to see how both public and technical services can work together in developing creative solutions for a start-up library.
Interest in special digital projects
Experience with Learning Management Systems and other academic technologies.
Desire to take risks and seek partnerships in unlikely places

Outreach Coordinator

Position Description:

Plans, promotes, schedules, and assesses the Library’s outreach efforts to the campus community and the community at-large.
Partners with the campus community to collect materials that document campus events, activities, and research.
Participates in the Library’s outreach efforts to the campus community.
Reaches out to local public and school libraries to enhance information literacy.
Reaches out to the community at-large to promote services and partner on events like the Children’s Reading Celebration.
Participates in information literacy and application instruction activities including credit bearing courses, course-related instruction, workshops, and point of need one-on-one help to assist students.
Provides reference desk and research consultation services.
Works closely with the teaching faculty to enhance their research and instruction.
Partners with curricular and co-curricular programs across campus as well as other library staff to plan, create, and assess innovative library programs that address the mission of the library and university.
Examines and implements new technology that will improve student, faculty, and staff ability to find, access, interpret, evaluate, and integrate information.