Job Description
Water Archivist - Librarian - Assistant Librarian - 12 Month
Position Summary:
The Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno seeks a full-time, 12-month, library faculty member who is an innovative, dynamic, versatile, and team-oriented archivist to spearhead our efforts in creating a nationally significant water resources archives in collaboration with other water-related entities on campus, in the region as well as state-wide. The successful candidate will join a cadre of water experts on campus in bringing focus and cohesion to the issue of water in the San Joaquin Valley and what it means both looking forward and backwards in time. As part of the Special Collection Research Center at the Library, the Water Archivist will be responsible for soliciting and developing the resources of the water archives, working with potential donors for both collections and funding, creating finding aids for these collections and overseeing the accuracy of catalog records, metadata for digital items as well as other finding tools for water resources within the Madden Library and throughout the campus. The Water Archivist will also serve as a library faculty member in the Special Collections Division in support of its collections, projects, exhibitions and grants.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in fundraising and donor relations, grant writing and grant administration as well as in the daily operations and growth and development of the Division, especially in the areas of digitization and outreach to the research community. Link to Position
Required Education:
An MLS or MILS from an ALA accredited library school/institution (or equivalent) is required.
Required Experience:
1) Minimum 2 years of professional archival experience working at a library, archives, museum, or historical society is required.
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2) Experience with creating finding aids) and;
3) Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Knowledge/experience with archival water resources.
2) Professional experience in working with donors.
3) Knowledge of and experience with descriptive standards such as DACS, AAT, EAD as well as metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core, METS, MODS and PREMIS).
4) Experience with digitization of physical items and managing born-digital files.
5) Experience with writing grant and funding proposals.
6) Experience with outreach, especially to faculty, students and other researchers.
7) Experience with public speaking and professional presentations.
8) Experience planning and creating exhibits and managing projects.
9) Experience with open source software programs such as ArchivesSpace and Omeka as well as interest in or experience with creating interdisciplinary digital resources.
10) Academic background and/or professional experience with GIS.
11) A concentration in archives or archival administration or certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists.
Application Procedures:
Review of applications will begin April 4, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants must complete an on-line application at http://jobs.fresnostate.edu and attach the following:
1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications;
2) a curriculum vitae, and
3) list of three professional references.
Finalists will be required to submit 1) three current letters of recommendation and 2) official transcripts. For inquires, contact: Tammy
Lau, Search Committee Chair; California State University, Fresno; Henry Madden Library; 5200 N. Barton Avenue, MS ML34; Fresno,
CA 93740-8014; Phone: 559.278.2595; E-mail: tammyl@csufresno.edu.
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 are expected to 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, please visit:
http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity
Available for Academic Year: 2016/2017.
Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-
Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.
Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.
Overview:
The Henry Madden Library, staffed by over 70 professionals and paraprofessionals, serves a diverse community of over 23,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate level. The Library is the center of campus life at Fresno State, and underwent an extensive $105 million dollar renovation in 2009. The Library contains over 1.4 million print volumes and subscribes to over 260 databases and electronic resource packages. The Library utilizes a liaison structure, with librarians providing instruction, collection development, and reference services to designated colleges. Additionally, the Library connects with the wider Fresno and Central Valley communities through a variety of outreach efforts.