PAULINE JUNE & GEORGE POLLAK LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $17 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2007-08. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 6th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Systems Librarian
Full-Time Temporary Librarian
Non-Tenure-track

Position
Cal State Fullerton Pollak Library seeks an exceptional candidate for the position of Systems Librarian. Working with staff and librarians, the Systems Librarian is involved with the analysis, design, development, administration, support, and ongoing maintenance of library technologies at Cal State Fullerton.

Responsibilities
Reports to the Head of Systems and participates as a member of the Library Systems Steering Group.  Manages  library technologies, including hardware, software and specialized library applications, such as the public website and intranet, authentication and security systems, integrated library system (ILS), and various licensed products.  Assists with installation, configuration, and modification of applications, networks, databases, and other systems. Provides user support and performs assessments, research, and troubleshooting to resolve user issues.

Provides leadership in the design and implementation of new solutions and enhancements to existing technology and processes, working when feasible with promising open source solutions. Uses project management techniques and documentation to ensure that projects are focused on approved, highest priority tasks and functions.  Assists library staff to plan, revise, and update the library website in accordance with usability studies, campus and 508 standards, and library needs.  Collaborates and coordinates with the Fullerton campus Information Technology division and the Systemwide Library Initiatives staff at the CSU Chancellor’s Office. Maintains currency in all aspects of information technology relevant to the library environment by reading relevant print & online resources and attending selected conferences and workshops. Interacts effectively with librarians, staff, managers, vendors, and others to understand and address problems from a broad, interactive perspective.

Qualifications

Requirements include:

  • Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
  • Demonstrated ability to formally manage projects ensuring the best use of library staff and budgetary resources.
  • Demonstrated application development experience with one or more open source programming languages and facility with Unix/Linux server environment.
  • Ability to analyze, implement and promote evolving technologies
  • Excellent customer service skills. Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effectiveness in balancing multiple assignments and projects
  • Ability and willingness to work in a team environment
  • Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment within and outside the Library.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in an academic library environment.
  • Experience with SFX, or other link resolver; Metalib, or other federated search engine; ILLiad; EZProxy; LDAP, Shibboleth or other authentication systems; Verde or other electronic resource management system, and integrated library systems.

Rank & Salary
Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Librarian.  Salary range will be $47,460-$64,140, commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications.  The appointment will be for the period of March 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon availability of funds.  Excellent comprehensive benefits are available and include two working days paid vacation per month, one day per month sick leave accumulative, 14 paid holidays, health/vision/dental plans, optional 10/12 month work year; defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities; spouse, domestic partner,  and/or dependent fee-waiver as well as access to campus child-care and affordable housing program. For a detailed description of benefits, see http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

Job Control Number
29203G-09-067

Appointment Date
March 1, 2009

Application Deadline
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by February 2, 2009.   Applications will be accepted until recommendations for appointment are made.

Application Procedure
Applications will be accepted via e-mail at libadmin@fullerton.edu.  Please include in your email application 1) a letter of application to Richard C. Pollard, University Librarian 2) resume, and 3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

Please note that letter of application serves as a writing sample and should address how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position.  Finalists will be invited to campus for a half-day interview, which will include a brief presentation to library staff. 

The University
California State University, Fullerton is the one of the largest of 23 campuses which comprise the California State University system.  The campus is located in northern Orange County, convenient to numerous cultural and recreational sites throughout Southern California.  As a comprehensive university, CSUF offers baccalaureate degrees in 55 fields of knowledge, graduate (master’s level) work in 50 programs, credential programs for teachers, and a doctoral program in educational leadership (Ed.D).  The Pollak Library serves more than 37,130 students enrolled in these programs as well as approximately 3,500 faculty and staff.  The University is committed to the support of learning through instructional technology as well as extensive training and development programs.  The University’s Web site is located at:  (http://www.fullerton.edu)

The Library
The Library’s Web site (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of the Library’s extensive instruction program and serves as a gateway to resources.  The Library contains 1.2 million books, government documents, and audiovisual materials; over 20,000 periodicals available electronically or in print; and over 200 electronic databases.  The Library uses the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system, SFX, and Metalib.  The staff includes 26 FTE librarians and 37 FTE paraprofessionals.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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