Librarian for the Humanities and Fine Arts

Anaheim Public Library; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Chico's Meriam Library seeks a Librarian for the College of Humanities & Fine Arts to provide information literacy instruction, in-depth research consultations, and reference services to faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students in both face-to-face and online environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate on instructional outreach, contribute to assessment of library services, and work toward tenure via research, publication, and service.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Near completion of the terminal degree may be considered; must be conferred by start date.
• Familiarity with humanities and fine arts research terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide information literacy instruction to faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students, both in person and online.
• Offer reference services and in-depth research consultations.
• Serve as liaison to the College of Humanities & Fine Arts and multiple departments.
• Collaborate with librarians to develop instructional materials and outreach.

Skills

Information literacy

Research consultations

Reference services

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

The Librarian for the College of Humanities & Fine Arts will provide information literacy instruction, in-depth research consultations, and reference service to faculty, undergraduates, and master’s students in both face-to-face and online environments. This position will collaborate and contribute to the development, delivery, and assessment of library instructional and outreach services and will work in a collaborative setting to improve teaching, learning, and inclusivity at the Meriam Library.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the liaison to the College of Humanities & Fine Arts (HFA), including the departments of Art and Art History; Comparative Religion and Humanities; English; History; Languages and Cultures; Music, Theatre, and Dance; and Philosophy.
• Provide instruction, faculty consultation, and student research assistance to liaison departments and programs.
• Meet research, publication, and service requirements to attain tenure.
• Work with other librarians to develop and implement information literacy instruction across disciplines.
• Develop shared instructional materials in a variety of formats.
• Pursue outreach efforts to engage the students and academic community.
• Engage in collection development activities in assigned subject areas.
• Participate in shared reference, consultation, and related activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of disciplinary terminology and familiarity with the latest methods used in humanities and fine arts related research and scholarly publishing.
• Experience with or knowledge of recent trends in digital humanities.
• Experience in teaching or providing humanities and fine arts research assistance in a library, museum, or other related environment. Teaching experience accrued as a graduate student will be considered.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.