California State University Fullerton - University Librarian

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Job Title - University Librarian (Administrator)
Deadline - 27-Mar-2014

The University Librarian works alongside the Council of Deans, University’s senior leadership team, faculty, staff and students in the development and positioning of the library as central to CSUF’s mission to educate the future workforce of California and to deliver the knowledge network for supporting scholarly activities and advancing innovation. The University Librarian must ensure that the library is able to provide the quality, affordable, and innovative educational content and learning spaces crucial to student academic success and timely graduation from undergraduate and graduate programs; support faculty scholarship, teaching and learning as they advance their disciplines; leverage intercampus synergies; respond to the advances in technology which continue to drive change in information access and library usage and cost for the benefit of CSUF students and faculty; and align the Library’s strategic plan and efforts with the University’s strategic plan, goals and objectives.

The University Librarian provides executive leadership and advocacy for the provision of library services to the campuses in support of the University's teaching and research mission. The University Librarian reports to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and serves on the Council of Deans. The University Librarian has the primary responsibility for the management of the Library's personnel, budget, facilities, technology, and resources including planning and administering the budget; making independent recommendations relating to performance management for all Library personnel; leading ongoing efforts to improve services; recommending the appointment of the department chair(s) and supervising and evaluating their administrative activities; creating and sustaining an environment supportive of student success, faculty development, research, technology transfer, scholarship and academic excellence; and representing the Library in the University and communities. The University Librarian interprets policies developed at the University and system levels to ensure their effective implementation. The University Librarian supervises professional, technical, and support staff to ensure that the Library and University goals are met.

The University Librarian seeks external support for programs, services and resources as well as assists faculty in securing external support. The University Librarian develops and maintains professional relationships with all departments and colleges on the campuses and with groups and agencies within the community as appropriate. The University Librarian participates fully with other CSU University Librarians in system-wide library initiatives that leverage the strength of 23 libraries with special emphasis on the goals of the CSU Virtual Library and the CSU Library of the Future (LOFT) initiative. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Science or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association or international ALA equivalent required. Minimum of three (3) years of progressive and successful senior administration experience in an academic or research library required. Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of constituencies including faculty, staff, academic deans, University administration, and other CSU librarians and be an effective spokesperson and a fully contributing member of the University's leadership team required. Demonstrated ability to work in diverse and multicultural campuses and community setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal and organizational skills required. Knowledge of information and scholarly technologies and their successful integration into a library and campuses. Ability to provide strong and supportive leadership. A record of scholarly and professional achievement appropriate to an appointment at the rank of a Full Professor. Demonstrated successful fund-raising experience desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. degree from an accredited college or university or advanced degree in library science or a related field preferred.
The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by March 27, 2014, can be assured full consideration.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

This position is funded by a qualifying federal contract, requiring new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in partnership with the Social Security Administration.