Position Announcements: 3 positions, San Francisco State University (2 are
tenure-track)

J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA 94132-4030

BIOLOGICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Position No.: 045.01)

http://www.library.sfsu.edu/new/employment/biology.html

San Francisco State University invites applications for a
tenure-track library faculty position in the J. Paul Leonard Library
beginning spring 2002. The successful candidate will be expected to
fulfill a combination of responsibilities in the areas of
instruction, reference, collection development and liaison work with
discipline-based faculty. Primary subject responsibilities in the
biological sciences and health sciences. Librarians have full faculty
status. Appointment is expected to be at the rank of Senior Assistant
Librarian with a minimum salary of $46,488. As faculty, librarians
are expected to meet faculty requirements for tenure and promotion.
Tenure is normally granted with seventh year reappointment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited Masters in Library and
Information Science. Academic background and/or professional
experience in the biological sciences and/or health sciences. Ability
to provide research advice and instruction at a general reference
desk on the use of print and electronic resources, including
government sources. Working knowledge of new and emerging
technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher education
and research. Ability to work independently and as a member or leader
of a team. Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse campus
constituency. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong
service ethic. Able to work evenings and weekends.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least one year professional post-MLS
academic library experience with instruction and reference
responsibilities. Experience and demonstrated knowledge in the
teaching of electronic resources, including Internet/World Wide
Web-based resources and understanding of the issues related to their
delivery and access. Knowledge and experience with collection
development and management of print and electronic resources
supporting university curricula. Potential to support other subject
areas. Experience with Web development and/or management.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Serve as a subject liaison to departments
and programs which may include a combination of the following:
Biology, Biomedical Laboratory Science, Health Science, Nursing,
Physical Therapy, others as needed. Provide basic research advice and
instruction for all subject disciplines at general reference and
government publications desks as well as via electronic reference
services, during varied times including some evenings and weekends.
Teach students and faculty to identify, locate, access, evaluate, use
information effectively through reference service, classroom
instruction, individual consultation. Collaborate with
discipline-based faculty to foster information competence and
advanced research proficiency. Manage collections, including
selecting resources in all formats, analyzing their use, handling
collection evaluations to support department and college self-study
reports, and monitoring and developing collection foci in support of
changing curricular needs. Provide leadership for the Library to
facilitate its participation in university initiatives.

BIOLOGICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS AT SFSU: For more information
about specific programs and concentrations, please visit the Web
sites of the department of Biolgy
http://www.sfsu.edu/~biology, Biomedical Laboratory Science
http://www.sfsu.edu/~cbls, and the College of Health and Human
Services for Health Science, Nursing and Physical Therapy
http://chhsweb.sfsu.edu.

THE LIBRARY: The J. Paul Leonard Library is a busy teaching-oriented
institution supporting a community of more than 30,000 students,
faculty and staff. On-site access is available to more than 3 million
information resources (books, documents, periodicals, media, etc.),
and remote access is provided for a rapidly growing collection of
online databases and full-text resources. The successful candidate
will play a key role in helping to shape the future of the Library.

THE UNIVERSITY: San Francisco State University, a large urban
university, is a part of the 23-campus California State University
(CSU) system and serves a diverse student body in the liberal arts,
sciences and professional programs. The mission of the University is
to create an environment for learning that promotes an appreciation
of scholarship, freedom, human diversity; fosters excellence in
instruction, and intellectual accomplishment; and provides broadly
accessible higher education. SFSU faculty are expected to be
effective in teaching; to demonstrate professional achievement and
growth through continued research, publications and/or creative
activities; and to contribute their academic expertise and leadership
to the campus and community.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin September 17
and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a
letter of application, resume, and the names, postal and e-mail
addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:

Pam Kullberg, Personnel Coordinator
J. Paul Leonard Library
San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-4030

San Francisco State University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE, NO E-MAIL APPLICATIONS!

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COLLECTION ACCESS & MANAGEMENT SERVICES HEAD
Tenure-Track Faculty Position & Department Co-Chair
(Position No.: 042.01)
http://www.library.sfsu.edu/new/employment/CAM.html

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership for and manages a redefined
division encompassing Collection Acquisition Management, Cataloging
Services, Document Delivery Services, Periodicals/Microforms,
Circulation Services, Reserve Book Room, Stack Maintenance, and
Special Collections/Archives. Ongoing initiatives in the division
include weeding and off-site storage projects, digital library
initiatives such as e-Books, electronic reserves, and digitizing
projects. Oversees a collections budget of over $2.8 million.
Establishes strategic directions, goals and priorities, and develops
work assignments in collaboration with faculty, coordinators and unit
heads in the Division. Coordinates services and procedures with other
divisions and represents the division on Library Management Team.
Participates in library-wide planning and policy-making and serves as
Department Co-Chair in matters relating to library faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from ALA accredited program; a minimum of 5 years
of appropriate experience with progressively responsible
administrative responsibilities, including management of at least one
of above named areas; budget planning and management experience,
broad and demonstrable knowledge of collection management and access,
including technical services. Demonstrated leadership ability; strong
analytical and problem solving skills; excellent written, oral and
interpersonal communication skills with a diverse faculty, staff and
students. Ability to work within and foster a collaborative,
collegial environment. Strong public service orientation.

Reports to the University Librarian. Tenure-track appointment at the
Associate or full Librarian level; rank and salary commensurate with
qualifications and experience. As faculty members, librarians are
expected to meet general faculty requirements for tenure and
promotion.

San Francisco State University, a member of the California State
University system, serves a diverse student body of 27,000
undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of the university is
to promote scholarship, freedom, human diversity, excellence in
instruction, and intellectual accomplishments. SFSU faculty are
expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional
achievement and growth through continued research, publications
and/or creative activities. In faculty positions, librarians are
expected to meet general faculty requirements for retention, tenure
and promotion.

Review of application will begin September 17 and continue until
positions are filled. Candidates should submit a letter of
application, resume and the names of three references with contact
information to:

Pam Kullberg, Personnel Coordinator
J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132-4030

San Francisco State University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE! NO E-MAIL APPLICATIONS!

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES HEAD
Management Position (Position No.: 043.01)
http://www.library.sfsu.edu/new/employment/ITF.html
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership for and manages a newly defined
division responsible for the development, operation and maintenance
of technology-based library services. Directly oversees operations in
Media Access Center (analog and digital media services and general
purpose computer lab), and Systems support services (including
network, hardware and software support for all library units).
Coordinates library-wide technology-based services, e.g., copying and
printing services offered by Rapid Copy Center and Web support.
Ensures the functionality, quality and integrity of the online
integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) and plays a
leadership role in its ongoing development and enhancement. Leads
planning for local network operations, network connectivity and
technology infrastructure, hardware and software maintenance and
upgrades, and library classroom technology. Investigates emerging
technology and systems for the enhancement of library processing,
services and access. Identifies ongoing employee training needs for
technology and computer-related job competencies. Plans, develops and
implements programs to meet identified needs. Serves as the primary
liaison to the campus Division of Information Technology. Oversees
the accessibility, safety, security and maintenance of physical
facilities; supervises the Building Coordinator and Exhibits/Graphics
Coordinator. Serves as administrative liaison to campus offices
responsible for capital planning and plant operations, university
police, environmental health and occupational safety, ADA compliance
and services for students with disabilities. Plays lead role in
planning renovations or new library construction. Establishes
strategic directions, goals and priorities, and develops work
assignments in collaboration with coordinators and unit heads in the
Division. Coordinates services and procedures with other divisions
and represents the division on the Library Management Team.
Participates in library-wide planning and policy-making. Serves on
appropriate library, university and California State University
system committees.

QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in library, information or computer
science or other appropriate field; a minimum of 5 years of
appropriate experience with progressively responsible administrative
responsibilities, including management and budget planning in at
least one of above named areas; some experience with library
automation systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces, Inc.; broad and
demonstrable knowledge of trends and policy issues in computing and
information systems with a focus on key issues in higher education
and academic libraries such as digital technology and electronic
resources; and some combination of knowledge and/or experience with
technical support and trouble shooting for computer systems in a
networked environment. Demonstrated leadership ability; strong
analytical and problem solving skills; project management experience;
excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with a
diverse faculty, staff and students. Ability to work within and
foster a collaborative, collegial environment. Strong public service
orientation. Reports to the University Librarian. 12-month Management
Personnel Plan position; salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

San Francisco State University, a member of the California State
University system, serves a diverse student body of 27,000
undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of the university is
to promote scholarship, freedom, human diversity, excellence in
instruction, and intellectual accomplishments. SFSU faculty are
expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional
achievement and growth through continued research, publications
and/or creative activities. In faculty positions, librarians are
expected to meet general faculty requirements for retention, tenure
and promotion.

Review of application will begin September 17 and continue until
positions are filled. Candidates should submit a letter of
application, resume and the names of three references with contact
information to:

Pam Kullberg, Personnel Coordinator
J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University
1630 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132-4030

San Francisco State University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE, NO E-MAIL APPLICATIONS!

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