POSITION: ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN

[Library Administration,]

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> LIBREF-L, UNCOVER, WEB4LIB.
> 
> ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN
> 
> POSITION DESCRIPTION
> 
> POSITION:
> Access Services/Instruction Librarian at California State University,
> Fullerton.
> Library Faculty Appointment.  Full-time tenure-track position.  
> 
> DUTIES:
> Serve as head of the Access Services Unit, managing unit operations with
> support from librarians and paraprofessionals directly responsible for
> Interlibrary Loan, Periodical Services, Audiovisual and Curriculum
> Materials Center and Special Collections. May include Circulation.
> Directly supervise 2-3 F/T Library Assistants. Coordinate all aspects of
> document delivery, including interlibrary loan to enhance electronic
> access to full-text information. Serve as copyright compliance specialist
> providing assistance and instruction in fair use of library materials.
> Participate in the Library's extensive instruction program, including
> planning, teaching and assessing library sessions for CSUF classes and
> workshops on basic and specialized resources, featuring electronic
> resources. Serve on one or more instruction teams. Provide reference and
> research assistance to CSUF students, faculty, staff, and the community at
> the reference desk and in the electronic resources area. Create and
> maintain informational and/or instructionally related Web pages. May serve
> as subject consultant to academic departments with responsibilities for
> instruction and/or collection development activities. Serve on the
> University Librarian's Council, department, and library and university
> committees.
> 
> REQUIREMENTS:
> Master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-
> accredited institution or equivalent. Three years of professional
> experience in access or public services areas. Knowledge of current trends
> in document delivery and electronic access to information. Strong working
> knowledge of at least one integrated library system. Demonstrated
> commitment to quality customer service. Effective training/teaching skills
> in group and one-on-one settings. Current experience in the use of
> computerized general reference resources, such as Expanded Academic,
> Lexis/Nexis, FirstSearch and SilverPlatter interfaces, Web browsers, and
> search engines. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability
> and willingness to work in a team environment. Ability to interact
> effectively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, library
> users, and the wider campus community. Availability to work some
> weeknights and/or weekends.  Librarians at CSUF have faculty status and
> are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including
> professional and scholarly activities. 
> 
> PREFERRED/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
> Experience in an academic library. Preference will be given to candidates
> with experience in document delivery, interlibrary loan, periodical
> services, circulation, and supervision of staff.  Preference will be given
> to candidates with experience planning and teaching instruction sessions
> in an electronic environment, with an emphasis on information competence
> and active learning. Preference will be given to applicants with
> experience creating Web pages. Experience in collection development
> activities is also desirable. Second advanced degree is highly desirable
> as is evidence of professional development activities, including
> publication.
> 
>  SALARY:
> Appointment at the Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian rank.
> Salary ranges from $46,488 to $58,740 commensurate with experience. 
> 
> BENEFITS:
> Two working days paid vacation per month; one day per month sick leave
> accumulative; 13 paid holidays; group medical and dental insurance;
> eligibility for sabbatical leave; optional 10/12 month work year; standard
> retirement benefits under the state retirement system; optional
> tax-sheltered annuities.
> 
> APPLICATION:
> Please direct resume, including names, addresses, and phone numbers of
> three references, and the completed Qualification Summary Sheet (QSS) to: 
> Richard Pollard
> University Librarian
> Pollak Library
> California State University, Fullerton
> P.O. Box 4150
> Fullerton, CA 92834-4150
> (714) 278-2714
> 
> The Web site for this position, including a copy of the QSS form, is at:
> http://www.library.fullerton.edu/Recruitment/default.htm.  For full
> consideration, applications should be received by November 3, 2000.
> Applications accepted until recommendations for appointment is made.
> Instruction presentation required during on-campus interview.  Finalists
> are required to submit a writing sample.
> 
> THE UNIVERSITY:
> California State University, Fullerton is one of the larger 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. The
> University offers baccalaureate degrees in 51 fields of knowledge,
> credential programs for teachers, and graduate (master's level) work in 44
> programs. The Pollak Library serves nearly 27,000 students enrolled in
> these programs as well as approximately 2,300 faculty and staff.
>  
> THE LIBRARY:
> The Pollak Library has an extensive program of library instruction that
> emphasizes information competency and utilizes state-of-the-art
> information technology in classroom settings. The Library's Web site
> (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of the instruction
> program and serves as a gateway to collections. The Library contains
> collections of some 2,000,000 items in a variety of formats: 765,000 books
> and audiovisual materials; 2,500 currently received periodical
> subscriptions; 400,000 documents; 900,000 microforms; and 100 electronic
> databases. The Library uses the Innovative Interfaces integrated library
> system. The staff includes 20 librarians and 40 paraprofessionals, plus
> approximately 250 student assistants. The CSU has been under collective
> bargaining agreements since 1982.
> 
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