University Library

Position: Assistant Librarian: Full Time Temporary Library Faculty position (10-month)

Starting Date: January, 2024

Minimum Qualifications:

1) MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library institution; 2) Demonstrated experience in all aspects of acquisitions and acquisition management of library materials in a variety of formats in an academic library; 3) Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all library personnel throughout the life cycle of collection acquisition and management; 4) Evidence of excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in electronic resource management in an academic library; 2) Experience working with library management systems (e.g., ExLibris Alma); discovery layers (e.g., ExLibris Primo/Primo VE), and acquisition platforms (e.g., Rialto, EBSCONet); 3) Experience in generating and analyzing collection data; 4) Experience in managing and documenting library acquisitions and acquisition processing workflows.

Duties:

• Work closely with subject librarians and Collections, Discovery, and Content Management (CDCM) staff to establish effective procedures for receiving library print material, processing related invoices, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Work closely with the Electronic Resources Analyst to establish effective electronic resource acquisitions and activation workflows, and to ensure subscription information in Alma is accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with the Head of Collections, Discovery, and Content Management (CDCM) and the Library Collection Strategies Committee (CSC) to analyze usage data and utilize metrics, analytic tools, and established evaluation criteria to support data-driven resource development decisions;
• Manages periodical subscriptions and renewals, including ordering, registration, and activation with publishers, and updating statuses in third-party journal management systems (such as EBSCONet).
• Provide instruction, updates, and support related to the effective use of Rialto, the librarys primary monograph ordering system.
• Maintains vendor/publisher records, including keeping up-to-date payment data, vendor contact information, vendor licenses, and other documentation
• Proactively identifies, investigates, and proposes solutions to inventory or bibliographic problems in Alma.
• Provides support for de-selection projects, including facilitating replacement and withdrawal decisions.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in the Universitys commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary:

The salary schedule information for the assistant librarian - 10-month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2022)

Assistant Librarian (Range 2): $4,530 - $6,056 Assistant Librarian (Range 3): $5,405 - $11,994 Assistant Librarian (Range 4): $6,190 - $13,172 Assistant Librarian (Range 5): $7,794 - $13,797

The anticipated hiring monthly range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new Assistant Librarians are hired at the Assistant Librarian (Range 2) rank. Appointment may be extended/renewed.

The University:

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.? The University is the premier comprehensive public univer ity in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good.? We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our?faculty has a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and Countys dynamic mix of populations.? The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation.? As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work, and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.

University Library:

As the academic heart of the university, the University Librarys mission is to advance intellectual discovery, stimulate creativity, inspire learning and transform Cal State LAs diverse communities by connecting people to knowledge, providing learner-centered spaces and delivering innovative and responsive services. The Assistant Librarian will join a growing team of passionate, collaborative and forward-thinking library faculty and staff, with a deep commitment to improving student success and supporting faculty excellence. An ambitious architectural master plan was recently completed, providing an exciting and transformative vision for renewing the librarys physical spaces to accommodate the growing needs of Cal State LAs students and faculty. As part of the master plan, an academic success center will be developed that will provide comprehensive and fully integrated peer-to-peer academic success services for students. For additional information about the University Library seehttp://library.calstatela.edu/{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}.

Required Documentation:

Please submit the following:

1) A letter of application specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications. 2) A curriculum vitae 3) A narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university. 4) Contact information for three references 5) A University Application for Employment Form (https://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/emplapplicationacademic201711281.pdf)){rel="noopener" target="_blank"} 6) Official Transcripts

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application:

Review of applications will begin January 9, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit an application, required documentation, and/or request for information via email to:

Marla E. Peppers, Library Associate Dean

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University Library

Note: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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