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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

[LIBJOBS] 3 tenure track positions at California State University Channel islands

The John Spoor Broome Library at California State University Channel Islands is pleased to invite applications for a Reference Coordinator to assist us in furthering our service-oriented, student-centered, inter-disciplinary library environment.  The ideal candidate is innovative, team-oriented, entrepreneurial, willing to take chances, can laugh at their own mistakes, and wants to engage with the campus community.  Reporting to the Head of Outreach and Public Services, the Reference Coordinator endeavors to design, deliver, and assess information services with a focus on student learning.  The Reference Coordinator provides general help and research assistance at the Research Desk employing phone, e-mail, web and other communication technologies; contributes to on-line content designed to support the student learning environment; engages in-depth research consultations for all academic disciplines; contributes to service in both library and university committees as well as professional associations; andassumes other responsibilities as assigned. This position includes some evening and weekend hours.


The John Spoor Broome Library at California State University Channel Islands is pleased to invite applications for a Systems Librarian to assist us in furthering our service-oriented, student-centered, inter-disciplinary library environment.  The ideal candidate is innovative, team-oriented, entrepreneurial, willing to take chances, can laugh at their own mistakes, and wants to engage with the campus community.  Reporting to the Head of Collections and Technical Services, the Systems Librarian endeavors to design, deliver, and assess information services with a focus on student learning.  The Systems Librarian is a collaborative leader possessing technical expertise charged with creating an electronic and computing environment that supports our service-oriented, student-centered, inter-disciplinary learning experience.  The Systems Librarian is skilled in setting priorities; directing complex technology projects; fostering teamwork and staff development; working collaboratively in and outside the library and university, and; implementing effective technology services andsolutions. The Systems Librarian understands the relationship between infrastructure, platform, and software and selects effective approaches in building integrated, user-focused services in a changing technology landscape. The Systems Librarian possesses proficiency in a variety of web scripting languages, relational database applications, and systems analysis and will be able to communicate about and advise on emerging technologies and information service trends. This position includes Reference Desk responsibilities and some evening and weekend hours. 


The Digital Collections Librarian is strategic, enterprising, and enthusiastic leader assigned to creating and implementing a thoughtful agenda for archives and digital library initiatives in a service-oriented, student-centered, inter-disciplinary university library environment.  Reporting to the Head of Collection Development and Technical Services, the Digital Collections Librarian works collaboratively in and outside the Library to: manage unique collections; preserve digital and archival resources; assess and implement archival and digital library initiatives; develop new digital library offerings; advance infrastructure supporting digital and archival library collections; and identify and develop technologies for these purposes.  The Digital Collections Librarian possesses a thorough understanding of thedigital resource life cycle and is committed to eliminating inefficiencies,encouraging participation by all university users at all levels, and willing to explore traditional and non-traditional methodologies and standards that support acquisitions, universal use and access.  This position includes Reference Desk responsibilities and some evening and weekend hours. 

 

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, CSU Channel Islands (CI) provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.  The University is a vibrant part of the extended community and is committed to developing programs that address the academic, economic and social needs ofVentura and Santa Barbara Counties and the State of California.  CI has twice been named one of the best universities in the nation to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education, and the Chronicle's 2011 Honor Roll, where only 42 institutions nationwide were recognized in at least five categories.

 

These positions are contingent upon enrollment growth and availability of funds. Appointments are for beginning fall 2012 in the disciplines listed above. Application review begins on October 24, 2011.  Please see the CSU Channel Islands website for a more detailed position description and to apply for this position: https://www.csucifacultyjobs.com.

 

Starting salary range is $57,000.



Stephen Stratton
Head, Collections and Technical Services
J.S. Broome Library, CSU Channel Islands
1 University Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93012
805 437 8913   805 437 8910(fax)
stephen.stratton@csuci.edu

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