Full-time,
permanent, tenure-track position
California State
University, Fresno is a learning-centered University. We believe learning
thrives when a strong and active commitment to diversity is shared by all. This
is because learning can only take place in a climate where differing points of
view are welcome, and diversity of all kinds is valued by everyone.
- Fresno State has been recognized by the Federal government as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
- Fresno State has been recognized in the Community Engagement classification by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
- Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.
- Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. Please refer to the Salary Schedule for more information (http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/aps/faculty /salary_charts/librarians.html)
- This position is part of a University-wide Cohort that collaborates on research related to water issues in Central California.
Position
Characteristics: The Henry Madden Library at California State University,
Fresno seeks an innovative, versatile, and team-oriented librarian to join us
in enhancing the library's growing digital assets and initiatives and
supporting and collaborating with campus partners. The successful candidate
will join a university-wide cohort of faculty that will develop and support
teaching, research, and outreach initiatives that focus on water quality,
technology, and management, including a new interdisciplinary Master's degree
in water resource management. Working with library faculty, in close
collaboration with the Water Cohort group, the Digital Initiatives Librarian
will lead the design, creation, and maintenance of multiple library digital
projects, most notably the Waterways Archive, a digital geo-portal which will
eventually serve the entire campus and region. This position will include
significant responsibilities collaborating with campus faculty to support
scholarship, teaching and student success through information literacy
instruction, research support, library digital initiatives, collection
management, scholarly publishing and academic data curation. Responsibilities
include: Participating in activities related to acquiring, organizing, and
providing access to the Library's digital resources; Developing and
implementing appropriate metadata strategies to enhance discovery, management,
and presentation of digital collections; Coordinating and leading the continued
development of the Library's institutional repository and other digital
projects; Participating on teams comprised of library faculty and staff that
actively reach out to and engage designated colleges and departments; Engaging
in course-related information literacy instruction and integration of digital
content into the curriculum and the campus learning management system.
Academic
Preparation: One of the following: American Library Association accredited
Master of Information Studies or Science, Master of Information, Master of
Librarianship, Master of Library and Information Studies, or Master of
Art/Master of Science in Library Science or Information Studies.
Teaching Or Other
Experience: This position requires experience and knowledge required to perform
the duties of a Digital Initiatives Librarian as described above; demonstrated
experience with one or more web programming languages (e.g. PHP, Perl or
Python), web markup languages (e.g. HTML, CSS, XML and XSLT), and analytics
software; and knowledge of current models, practices, and tools used by
academic libraries for the access and discovery of digital resources.
Preference will be given to candidates with some or all of the following:
experience working with content management systems; experience working with
learning management systems; demonstrated experience with digital technologies,
applying digital standards, employing appropriate metadata schema/markup
standards and using controlled vocabularies; experience with library web
applications such as link resolvers and modern discovery systems; familiarity
with developing web interfaces using recommended best practices from the
Americans with Disabilities Act; experience working with library OPAC systems;
demonstrated interest in information literacy and teaching, especially in an
academic library; a publishing record and record of involvement in professional
activities; expertise or interest in water quality, technology, and management;
knowledge of U.S. water history and policy, especially within the context of
California history and the history of the San Joaquin Valley.
Other
Requirements: This position may require the satisfactory completion of a
background check. This may include, submitting fingerprints to the LiveScan
Print Services, and evidence of degree(s) and/or certification(s) at or prior
to the appointment. California State University, Fresno publishes an Annual
Safety and Security/Fire Safety Report in October. This report is provided in
compliance with the 1998 Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, and California Education
Code section 67380. The report includes three calendar years of select campus
crime statistics and it includes security policies and procedures for the
campus. Applicants, students, and employees can obtain a copy of this report
from the web site: www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml
or by contacting the Campus Police Department.
Equal Employment
Opportunity: California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining
and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with
applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.
The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender
identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information or veteran status.
Application
Instructions: Please go to http://apptrkr.com/300307 to complete the
online application and attach the following electronically: 1) Cover letter
addressing the position requirements; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Contact
information for three professional references; 4) Unofficial transcripts.
Please note that finalists will be required to submit three current letters of
reference and official transcripts. For questions, please contact: Tammy Lau,
Search Committee Chair; Henry Madden Library, California State University,
Fresno; 5200 North Barton Avenue M/S ML34, Fresno, CA 93740-8014; Phone: (559)
278-2595; Email address: tammyl@csufresno.edu.
Open Until
Filled: To ensure the full consideration, applicants should submit all
application materials by 1/4/2013. Searches automatically close on 4/1/2013 if
not filled.
The Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform you that we
can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the
U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her
identity and authorization to accept employment.
General
Information:
California State
University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University
System. The University's mission is to offer high quality educational
opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, and
in certain applied disciplines at the doctoral level. The current enrollment is
approximately 20,000 students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The
University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement
with the state, nation, and world. California State University, Fresno promotes
student learning and community engagement through faculty scholarship and
service learning opportunities in collaboration with community organizations,
education, industry, business and government. The university was one of the
first US Colleges and Universities to be selected by The Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching for its new Community Engagement
Classification.
Metropolitan
Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart
of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain
Range. The campus is within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey
Peninsula, Lake Tahoe, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts.
Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and
offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
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