[Web4lib] Job Announcement--CSU Los Angeles

[Yu, Holly]

Associate University Librarian

California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) invites applications
and nominations for the position of Associate University Librarian (AUL)
with an anticipated starting date of March 2008.  The John F. Kennedy
Memorial Library <http://www.calstatela.edu/library/index.htm>  is
seeking an energetic, visionary, innovative, and creative individual
with demonstrated understanding of emerging library technologies who can
lead, develop, and motivate in a time of transition and change.

The University:  The California State University, Los Angeles
<http://www.calstatela.edu/>  is one of 23 campuses of the California
State University system and is located at the eastern edge of Los
Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, and has more than
21,000 students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area.  

Reporting to the University Librarian, the position of AUL is a senior
administrator and has direct administrative responsibility for
overseeing the activities of faculty unit librarians. The AUL
coordinates internal operations and takes a lead role in strategic
planning and coordinates the action plan process for the Library.
He/she oversees the ongoing development of the Library's information
literacy program, electronic and print resources, and library
digitization initiatives.  The AUL becomes acting administrator of the
Library in the absence of the University Librarian and performs other
related assigned tasks.   

Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in
Library/Information Science (MLS or MLIS); a strong record of scholarly
professional achievement; experience as a collaborative team builder,
excellent leadership skills and managing staff and services in an
academic library; and a strong capability for strategic thinking
including big picture perspectives. Demonstrated ability and/or interest
in working in a multiethnic-multicultural environment; and strong
commitment to excellence in the development of library collections and
services.   

Additional qualifications for this position may be viewed from Human
Resources Management's web site (Administrative/Management):
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/openings.htm

Appointment and Compensation:  The Administrator III appointment will be
made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of
The California State University.  All rights and benefits associated
with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan
(MPP) <http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2006_MPP.pdf> .
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A
comprehensive benefit program is provided.

Closing:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For full consideration, applicants are requested to submit the following
materials by December 1, 2007: 1) letter of interest,  2) a current
curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of recommendation, 4) an official
transcript from the institution awarding your highest degree, and 5) a
completed Cal State L.A. employment application (download from:
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls).  

 

Please send documents to the attention of:

Alice Kawakami, University Librarian

John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, LN B537A

California State University, Los Angeles

5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032-8300

 

You may also apply to: jobopenings at cslanet.calstatela.edu OR mail to
Human Resources Management, California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8534

 

For further information, call (323) 343-3953 or visit the Library's Web
site at the following URL: http://www.calstatela.edu/library.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TITLE IX EMPLOYER 

 

Holly 

 

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Holly Yu
Library Web Administrator / Reference Librarian

University Library

California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr. 

Los Angeles, CA 90032

Tel: (323) 343-4993

Fax: (323) 343-5600

Email: hyu3 at calstatela.edu