Social Science Librarian, California State University, Sacramento, CA

Posted July 15, 2016

As the center of campus intellectual discovery, the Sacramento State University Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarly communication at the University by integrating the Library with campus student success programs and instruction. One of twenty-three libraries in the California State University System, the Library holds over 1.4 million volumes, comprised of print and electronic monographs and serials, and is a Federal Document Depository. The Library’s mission is to inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities.

The University Library is undergoing rapid transformation with new leadership, a forward-thinking vision, and a deep commitment to improving the campus learning environment. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 20 Library faculty, 25 staff and approximately 20 FTE student assistants.

A successful California State University, Sacramento faculty member promotes the values celebrated by a public, regional, comprehensive, metropolitan university. At Sacramento State, the quality of the education we provide is our top priority. In addition to contributing positively to teaching and learning, faculty members are expected to engage in scholarship and to provide service to the University and to the greater community. Our campus community represents the broad diversity of our state, and we believe that all are enriched and unified by this diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people with the commitment and ability to work with a diverse student population.

Duties/Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Head of Reference and Instruction Department, the Social Science Librarian shares responsibilities with other Science Librarians for disciplines within the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. Responsibilities include providing high-quality services, to a diverse constituency of students and faculty including course related library instruction, development of library collections, and liaison responsibilities with the departments including Psychology and Women Studies.

Scholarly or creative achievement, contributions to the Library and the University, professional development, and contributions to the community are all responsibilities of Library Faculty.

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

• American Library Association accredited Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Two-years of professional library experience or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge of social science information resources and/or academic coursework in
• psychology or social science.
• Experience in embedding information literacy into curriculum and planning for programmatic
• library instruction.
• Demonstrated understanding of the learning and research process in higher education.
• Ability to incorporate technology into library reference and instruction services.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and a strong commitment to student learning.
• Demonstrated service orientation, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations that are reflective of a wide
• range of backgrounds and cultural heritage and social identities.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology or other social science areas.
• Experience in collaborating with campus partners to include information literacy instruction
• into the social science or general education program in the undergraduate curriculum.
• Knowledge of instructional design theory, principles and practices.
• Experience with outreach, marketing, and promotion of library services to the campus and
• community.
• Experience with assessment of library services to the students and teaching faculty.
• Collection development experience in psychology or the social sciences.
• Knowledge of open access, affordable learning solutions, intellectual property rights, and
• open publishing options.
• Knowledge of data management and/or library repositories.

Appointment
This is a full-time (12-month) tenure track position at the Assistant/Senior Assistant Librarian rank with an expected start date in Fall 2016.

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Application Review
Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2016; position is open until filled.

Application Procedures
Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State jobs website located at http://www.csus.edu/about/employment. Instructions on how to apply can also be found at this link. External applicants can apply by clicking on the Faculty, Staff, and Management Opportunities link. 

For questions regarding application requirements for Job #101711, please send an email to [email protected].  Please include the Job ID # in the subject line of the email.