Reference Coordinator - CSU Channel Islands

The John Spoor Broome Library at California State University Channel Islands is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track librarian, Reference Coordinator, to assist us in furthering our service-oriented, student-centered, inter-disciplinary library environment. The ideal candidate is innovative, team-oriented, entrepreneurial, willing to take chances, can laugh at their own mistakes, and wants to engage with the campus community. Reporting to the Head of Outreach and Public Services, the Reference Coordinator endeavors to design, deliver, and assess information services with a focus on student learning. The Reference Coordinator provides general help and research assistance at the Research Desk employing phone, e-mail, web and other communication technologies; contributes to on-line content designed to support the student learning environment; engages in-depth research consultations for all academic disciplines; contributes to service in both library and university committees as well as professional associations; and assumes other responsibilities as assigned. This position includes some evening and weekend hours.

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, CSU Channel Islands (CI) provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives. The University is a vibrant part of the extended community and is committed to developing programs that address the academic, economic and social needs of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties and the State of California. CI has twice been named one of the best universities in the nation to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education, and named to the Chronicle’s 2011 Honor Roll, where only 42 institutions nationwide were recognized in at least five categories

This position is contingent upon enrollment growth and availability of funds. Appointments are for fall 2012 in the disciplines listed below. Application review begins on October 24, 2011. Please see the CSU Channel Islands website for a more detailed position description and to apply for this position: https://www.csucifacultyjobs.com.