PAULINA JUNE & GEORGE POLLAK LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Reference & Instruction Part-Time Temporary Assistant Librarian
6-month contract, renewable
The Pollak Library at California State University Fullerton, a nationally recognized Hispanic serving institution (HSI), invites applications for a part-time Reference and Instruction Librarian to join our dedicated community of librarians, staff, and student assistants. This part time position will be hired for 12-19 hours per week.
The Pollak Library strives “to serve as the heart of the academic community by leading collaboration in the creation and development of innovative services, maintaining a robust collection, providing welcoming spaces, and delivering instruction to provide students with the information literacy skills necessary to participate and succeed in our society and the workforce upon graduation." (Mission Statement, September 2024)
We serve a campus community of more than 40,000 students as well as approximately 4,000 faculty and staff. Our website (http://www.library.fullerton.edu) is a vital component of the Library's extensive instruction program and serves as a gateway to resources: including 1.3 million books, government documents, and audiovisual materials; over 50,000 periodicals available electronically or in print; and 400+ electronic databases. The staff includes 25 FTE librarians and 35 FTE paraprofessionals.
Position
Provide reference assistance to CSUF students, faculty, staff, and community at the Pollak Library Research Center desk in person and online. Hours may include Saturdays. Work on specified projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in library and/or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) -accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
- Current reference experience including the use of academic electronic resources.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Experience supporting the research needs a diverse community of learners.
- Availability to work occasional Saturdays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates with a strong user-service orientation.
Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose part-time faculty, search for requisition #545638, and provide the following required materials:
- Letter of interest (relating your experience to the required qualifications)
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
On the References page of the online application and/or in your Curriculum Vitae, please enter contact information and email addresses for three professional references.
For questions about the position, please email Michael DeMars, Associate Dean at mdemars@fullerton.edu
Application Deadline
For full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 14, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Appointment Date
As soon as possible
Compensation
This is a six-month part-time Assistant Librarian position. Appointment is renewable based on satisfactory performance and funds availability. The Assistant Librarian 12-month Non-Exempt classification salary range is $6,288 to $7,658. The anticipated hiring range is $6,288 per month. Monthly salary is prorated to the number of hours worked. This position offers 12 to 19 hours per week, depending on availability.
The University
California State University, Fullerton is one of the largest of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system. The campus is located in northern Orange County, convenient to numerous cultural and recreational sites throughout Southern California. As a comprehensive university, CSUF offers baccalaureate degrees in 55 fields of knowledge, graduate (master's level) work in 54 programs, credential programs for teachers, a doctoral program in educational leadership (Ed.D) and in nursing practice (DNP). The University's Web site: (http://www.fullerton.edu)
Additional Information
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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/civilrights/)
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.