Librarian - Digital Archivist / Special Collections - CSU Long Beach

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Recruitment #	932
Position	Librarian, 12-month (Digital Archivist / Special Collections)
Effective Date	July 1, 2012
Salary Range	Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree from an American Library Association-accredited program and institution by the date of appointment
• Minimum of two years’ progressive experience working independently in a research-level Special Collections department, or a minimum of two years’ professional archival or digital records management experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments
• Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice and technological applications related to archives, special collections, and records management
• Familiarity with EAD, MODS, METS, XML/XSL and other data structure standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for digital archives and records management
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill the scholarly and service expectations of a tenure-track position
• Commitment to and/or expertise in educating and serving a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional graduate degree or certificate in Archival Studies, or an archival emphasis in an MLIS program
• Experience working collaboratively with college/university faculty, staff, and students
• Thorough grounding in library instruction pedagogy, including the ability to impart information literacy skills and concepts, to develop effective instructional materials, and to show students how to formulate information-seeking strategies, particularly at the college level
• Ability to evaluate, select, and review information resources in relation to curricular needs.
• Ability to provide helpful, efficient service to customers while working as a generalist in a cooperative, general reference environment
• Proficiency in using and teaching electronic information resources
• A record of significant involvement in library and/or archivist professional organizations
• Demonstrated awareness of trends related to digital archives, special collections and institutional repositories

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the digitization of several archival collections
• Collaborate with library Technical Services staff and Academic Technology staff to make the digitized collections available via the library’s web portal
• Provide reference and consultation services to the student, faculty, and visiting scholar patrons of the department; conducting library instruction for classes interpreting and helping students to appreciate the unique and rare resources of the department
• Assume responsibility for outreach and the marketing of department services to the campus and outside communities
• Work closely with subject librarians and other members of the University community as appropriate
• Serve a rotation at the central reference desk approximately 6 hours per week including some nights and weekends
• Engage in library and university governance and scholarship, including research and publication
• Oversee the work of staff and student assistants assigned to the department

The University Library at California State University, Long Beach welcomes and encourages diversity. We seek applicants and nominations from those who have experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. California State University, Long Beach is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

Required Documentation

• Letter of application addressing each of the Minimum Qualifications and as many of the Desired/Preferred

• Qualifications as applicable (be as specific as possible)

• Current resume that includes phone number and current email address

• Current letters of recommendation from three persons able to comment upon the candidate’s ability to fulfill the expectations and requirements of the positionLetters must be printed and signed and sent via USPS directly from the person making the reference. Faxes and email recommendations will not be accepted
• Copy of the official transcript from the university awarding the library Master’s degree
• Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript and signed SC-1 form

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Nancy Karnofel

Library Administration Office

University Library

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840 - 1901

(562) 985-7839

libadmin@csulb.edu

Application Deadline

• Review of applications to begin January 17, 2012. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

In addition to meeting its obligations under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.