Job Description
The Fresno State Library seeks an innovative, flexible, and public service-oriented individual to join our faculty in developing and providing user-focused library services that support teaching, research, and student success. This full-time, tenure-track librarian will serve as a generalist with a preference for a subject librarian for the departments in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, including management of the Viticulture & Enology Library. The position will provide an excellent opportunity for professional growth and for those interested in collaborating to develop services to meet the needs of a diverse campus community.
Primary responsibilities include: collaborating with colleagues in developing and providing a broad range of services and activities to designated departments; teaching information literacy concepts to undergraduates and graduate students; designing and creating outreach and instructional materials; providing in-person and online research assistance in a range of disciplines; participating in collection management; and promoting knowledge of scholarly communication and Fresno State’s digital repository. Librarians are active participants in the shared governance of the library and in the academic life of the campus. The successful candidates will be members of the library faculty and will be expected to meet all of the requirements for retention, tenure and promotion, including scholarship and service to the campus and the community. Tenure-track librarians receive an official probationary plan, mentoring, and professional development funding.
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Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
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The Community
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity
The FRESNO / CLOVIS METROPOLITAN AREA is located in the southern half of the great Central Valley of California or the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno is the largest metropolitan area in the region with a half million in population. The economic base of the region is agriculture. The counties of the San Joaquin Valley produce billions of dollars each year in foodstuffs including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Farmer’s markets proliferate throughout the region featuring locally grown produce. The community has a family friendly environment with good schools, many churches, synagogues and mosques, a wide choice of dining, major retail outlets, and many recreational opportunities for the family.