Collection Development Librarian

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Collection Development Librarian

Position Summary

The Annie Gabriel Library at California Baptist University seeks an innovative, collaborative, service-oriented librarian to manage the library’s collections. The successful candidate will be able to provide broad oversight in all areas of academic library collections, including the selection, acquisition, and preservation of print and electronic materials for general and special collections. Primary duties include collection evaluation, collaboration with teaching faculty in the selection of library materials, and resources budget management. The position requires coordinating and executing the library’s long-term collection development strategy in support of the library’s overall mission to serve the research and information needs of CBU in a rapidly changing information landscape. As a member of the CBU faculty, teaching is another important job duty of the Collection Development Librarian, who provides information literacy instruction to CBU students in both class settings and individually. In this role the successful candidate will work as part of a team of librarians providing student-centered instruction and research assistance to the CBU community, using current instructional methods and technologies. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position, and an MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution is required. California Baptist University is a vibrant and thriving university located in beautiful Southern California, committed to helping students live their purpose.

Pay Range

Qualifications

Required: ALA -accredited MLIS or equivalent degree. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A strong service orientation. Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Preferred: Experience developing library collections for academic libraries. Experience providing research and information literacy instruction in the library context.

Teaching Responsibilities

Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/7279

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a Christian?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you attend church regularly?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
   • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
   • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Christian Experience Essay

Optional Documents