Vital Technologies Librarian @ John M. Pfau Library, California State University, San Bernardino

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The Vital Technologies Librarian (VTL) is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the dean of the Pfau Library.

The VTL proactively administers PRIMO, the platform behind the library’s OneSearch discovery layer going beyond maintenance and trouble-shooting to encompass continual optimization of the end users’ experience. On-the-job training is available.

The VTL provides technological leadership for the entire library. The VTL oversees the planning, deployment, and maintenance of library information technologies and Web services. The VTL monitors emerging technologies with an eye toward a high level of user satisfaction based on an understanding of users’ needs, values, abilities, and limitations.

The VTL plays a crucial role in liaising with the campus Information Technology Services division with regard to services affecting the library, including networks, servers, information security, and more. The position serves on library, campus, and CSU technology committees and communicates information between these entities. At the library level, the VTL chairs the Library Information Technology Council.

The VTL also directs the student-led Innovation Lab, and may provide some combination of reference service, instruction, collection development, and liaison duties based upon knowledge and experience.

All tenure-track librarians must engage in the requisite research, creative work, and service to meet the tenure standards for faculty at the university. The library provides support for and fosters intellectual endeavors, and values librarians as faculty with their own research interests depending on academic background.

Required Qualifications:

  • MLS, MLIS, or MS degree from an ALA-accredited program. Unless you have one of these degrees, or you are a Library Science student currently enrolled in your last term of study before obtaining one of these degrees, please do not apply.
  • Experience working in libraries of any kind and/or coursework in reference, library instruction, or collection development.
  • Knowledge of current and developing information technologies, standards, and trends.
  • Knowledge of best practices for designing, developing, and maintaining Web sites.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate across the full spectrum of university constituents.
  • Capacity to thrive in a diverse campus community.

Application Process

To receive consideration, you must submit ALL of the following:

  1. Online application
  2. Letter of interest
  3. Resume or CV
  4. Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work
  5. Three letters of recommendation no more than two years old from individuals qualified to comment (although they may refer to events that are older).
  6. A Diversity Statement which may include your interpretation of diversity, inclusion, gender equity, and must include specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background/philosophy have prepared you for this role of Vital Technologies Librarian at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 250 words).

Your file MUST contain all of the above. Applicants selected for in-person interviews will be reimbursed for all travel expenses incurred.

First consideration given to applicants who have completed their files by July 16, 2018. Position is open until filled. Questions? Contact Ms. Bonnie Petry, Chair of the Search Committee, bpetry@csusb.edu.