2024-Temporary Special Collections Librarian, Arne Nixon Center

2024-Temporary Special Collections Librarian, Arne Nixon Center

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time

Temporary Special Collections Librarian, Arne Nixon Center

Position Summary: [Arne Nixon Center website ]

The Fresno State Library is seeking a Temporary Special Collections Librarian (7.50-WTUs/20 hours per week) to serve the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature (ANC). 

Housed in our Library Technology and Collection Management Division, the ANC is an internationally renowned research center in the Library at California State University Fresno. It has the distinction of being one of North America’s leading resources for the study of children’s and young adult literature. The growing collection of 70,000 books, periodicals, manuscripts, original art, and papers of authors and illustrators has an international and multicultural emphasis with a focus on diversity and inclusion. 

As the librarian for this specialized collection, the Librarian’s duties balance the academic purpose of the ANC with using its collections and programs to build relationships in the community to support the Center. 

A successful candidate will have the opportunity to: 

• Collaborate with teaching faculty from various departments, including (but not limited to) History, Art & Design, and English.
• Curate and develop the collection to continue the ANC’s legacy as a champion of diverse children’s literature.
• Manage archival, ephemeral, and manuscript collections.
• Plan events and programming for the ANC.
• Catalog new materials as needed.
• Work with our digital services team to create innovative digital displays and exhibits.  
• Serve as ambassador from the Library to the University and the larger community.

Conditional Appointment

Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the “Order of Work,” or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Compensation - Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2920 for 12-month Librarian).

The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $6,190.00 - $7,794.00 per a month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per an academic term.

Required Qualifications:

Education: An earned MLIS (or equivalent) from an American Library Association-accredited institution or program recognized by the American Library Association as an international equivalent.

Experience:  

Minimum of two years or more of experience relevant to the library, special collections, and/or archives management.

Demonstrated organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in cooperation with faculty, staff, and students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds regardless of age, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Two or more years of paid, professional experience as librarian.

Demonstrated knowledge of children’s literature and research trends in the field or other relevant experience.

Demonstrated facility and successful experience with current and emerging technology as it applies to collection management, outreach, and instruction.

Professional experience with collection development in children’s literature. 

Familiarity with special collections librarianship and/or archives.

Experience with original cataloging.

Experience with planning, organizing and executing successful events.

Experience designing and setting up exhibits.

Experience with copyright issues and advanced research assistance. 

Excellent presentation skills.

Application Procedures:

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by March 30, 2024. Review of applications will begin on April 2, 2024. If needed, the committee may choose to review applications submitted after this date. This position automatically closes when the position has been filled. Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu,  search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:

Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested in teaching,

Curriculum vitae,

Names and contact information of at least three professional references - the committee will request current letters of recommendation, do not attach,

Statement on diversity: This statement provides the applicant’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of the diversity statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help Fresno State contribute to its mission in these areas,

Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries contact Sam Hidde Tripp, Chair, E-mail: [email protected] .

The position advertised will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration.

About the Campus

California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings , and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges . The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education .

Fresno State’s Principles of Community

These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be.  Find out more about our Principles of Community here .

We all play a role in fostering an inclusive work and learning environment of respect, kindness, collaboration, and accountability where every member of the student body, faculty, staff, and administration can thrive. Our Principles of Community reflect our core values of Discovery, Diversity, and Distinction as well as our deep commitment to our mission "to boldly educate and empower students for success."

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. 

Our Students

California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. 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.

Other Campus Information

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html . Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited 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. 

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all  employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Advertised: 19 Mar 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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