Librarian Pool in University Library (Academic Year 26/27)

About the role

The Department: The Cal Poly Humboldt Library supports the university’s polytechnic mission by providing access to diverse physical and digital collections, research and instructional support, welcoming spaces for study and collaboration, and resources for student and faculty creation through its Digital Media, Makerspace, and Press services, while also leading efforts to ensure affordable, sustainable, and ethical information access and creation.

The Area of Specialization: We seek collaborative and innovative instruction librarians to focus on the development and delivery of user-centered library services to the students, faculty and staff. As a member of the Library’s Information & Research Services team, the successful candidate will collaborate on instruction and research services programs, assessment of programs, and collection development activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective outreach to and expert research consultation and services in support of learning, research, teaching, and scholarship to assigned departments and colleges.
• Develop and deliver effective and efficient instructional services, online and in-person, including SkillShop workshops, information literacy instruction, online tutorials and guides, and other teaching and learning activities;
• Provides synchronous and asynchronous online instruction and reference services to support the University’s hybrid and online courses and programs;
• Assist students and faculty in locating appropriate scholarly resources, data sets, etc.;
• Willingness to stay up-to-date and improve knowledge and skills pertaining to user needs and trends in academic libraries, information tools and resources, emerging trends in teaching and learning, instructional design, pedagogy, web design, accessibility, and related fields;
• Contribute to library initiatives as appropriate;
• Foster strong and collaborative relationships with librarians, faculty, students, and staff in support of teaching, learning, research, and scholarship;
• Maintain awareness of best practices and resources, and update content on the library website and research guides;
• Consult with faculty to identify and integrate appropriate library resources and services, and open educational resources in curriculum or projects;
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to assess and develop high-quality digital and print collections that support the University community;
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: An earned Master’s degree in library science or an equivalent program is required; or must graduate with MLS/MLIS within 6 months of application and have previous academic library work experience.
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience with library instruction to undergraduate students; demonstrated experience providing reference services; demonstrated experience working with a diverse population; and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Position Type: Librarian
• Availability: As needed

Benefits

• Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.