Tenure-Track Librarian

The University Library is seeking an energetic, innovative, service-oriented and collaborative professional to deliver outstanding library services at CSU Stanislaus’ remote campus located in Stockton, CA. The new librarian will join the library faculty and play a key role in redesigning services at the Stockton Library Access Center. Stockton campus development is one of the main focuses identified in the University’s 2017-2025 Strategic Plan. Plans towards building a new student services facility at the campus are currently underway. The librarian will have the opportunity to participate in campus development projects and work closely with Stockton-based programs and faculty to re-conceptualize the physical library and its services and resources. The successful candidate will be a developer and communicator who works effectively in a team-based environment and with a flexible work schedule.

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position under the direction of the Dean of Library Services. The Stockton librarian is expected to be at the Turlock campus at least once a week to foster integrated service. At the Stockton Campus, the librarian will work independently to manage all aspects of library collections and services to meet the needs of faculty and students in Stockton.

The library faculty plays a crucial role in student success and contributes to the University Library’s mission – to provide access to information resources and services that facilitate teaching, learning and research, and to provide an environment that encourages and enables those in our diverse community to expand their intellectual, cultural and artistic horizons. The Stockton Librarian will have exciting opportunities to develop and innovate the library services at a growing campus.

Faculty librarians serve as liaisons to academic departments for collection development and library outreach, and participate in library and University faculty governance. The Stockton Librarian will be the key onsite representative for library affairs at Stockton staff and faculty meetings. In order to earn tenure and promotion, library faculty must demonstrate proficiency in the areas of librarianship; research, scholarship and/or creative activities; and participation in University affairs.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Plan, oversee and ensure the delivery of library services and provide leadership and coordination for the daily operations of the Stockton Campus Library. The librarian will coordinate work for one library staff and 1 - 3 student assistants.
• Provide research assistance at the research help desk during scheduled times, by appointment, and through web-based interactive services.
• Offer group and one-on-one consultations to facilitate information literacy.
• Design and teach curriculum-integrated instruction sessions for both classroom and online learning environments.
• Guide students, faculty and staff in the effective use of library services and resources for their research.
• Develop and maintain research guides for subject areas to be determined.
• Provide collection development and liaison duties by collaborating with department representatives and faculty members.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and assessment of library services, policies, and procedures to ensure quality and improve the effectiveness of library services.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote library resources and services.
• Participate in library and University committees and affairs including those of the Stockton Campus.
• Manage library staff and student employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: ALA-accredited or equivalent graduate degree if earned from outside the U.S. or Canada. Experience in providing reference services in an academic or large public library. Knowledge of traditional and electronic reference sources. Experience assisting others with library databases and online searching. Strong service orientation; effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and students in a culturally diverse academic community; ability to be flexible and to adapt to a changing work environment; ability to meet expectations for professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications: Second master’s degree. Experience in conducting library instruction sessions in an academic environment. Experience designing online instructional guides and tutorials. Collection development experience. Strong understanding of accessibility and copyright issues.

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