Reference and Instruction Librarian/Affordable Learning Solutions Coordinator

Position Description

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The Reference, Instruction & Outreach Services (RIOS) Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of full-time teaching appointments.

At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

The faculty of the University Library invites applications for full-time temporary librarian positions in the University Library’s Reference, Instruction, and Outreach Services (RIOS) department.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin in a position on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead for all required AL$ program duties, including submitting AL$ reports and RFPs, and managing funded proposals.
• Participate in providing general reference, research consultations, instruction, and outreach to academic departments regarding AL$ initiatives and trainings.
• Work with campus student organizations to develop a student ambassador program to promote low-cost and no-cost affordable materials for students.
• Assist faculty in finding and appropriately using AL$ resources that align with their courses through both consultations and the development of online resources (e.g., guides and tutorials).
• Supervise the staff member and students who assist and support the work of AL$ projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or an international equivalent.
• Ability to effectively participate in the areas of research consultation, instruction, and outreach to support Affordable Learning Solutions.
• Applied knowledge of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Leadership ability, strong problem-solving skills, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to carry out complex projects in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience preparing and delivering workshops and presentations to a faculty audience.
• A positive attitude and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse library users as well as users in other diverse groups (e.

g. age, abilities, gender, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with issues revolving around OER such as open education, open textbooks, open access, open licensing, and copyright.
• Project management experience.
• Evidence of flexibility and innovative thinking.
• Experience providing reference services and research help both in-person and via chat.
• Experience teaching and / or training, using active learning methods.
• Familiarity with program assessment techniques to assess the AL$ programs.

Employment Requirement Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

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A complete application is required and must include :

• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information
• A one-page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement and Teaching Statement
• List of 3 references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)
• For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.

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