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Fine & Performing Arts Librarian

Job No: 506253
Work Type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Librarian (Non-instructional Faculty)


COLLEGE: University Library


POSITION TITLE: Fine and Performing Arts Librarian

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

As the center of campus intellectual discovery, the Sacramento State University Library promotes teaching, learning, research, and scholarly communication at the University by integrating the Library with student success programs and instruction. One of twenty-three libraries in the California State University System, the Sacramento State Universality Library holds over 1.4 million volumes, comprised of print and electronic monographs and serials, and is a U.S. Government Depository. The Library's mission is to inspire excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities.

The University Library is undergoing rapid transformation with a forward-thinking vision and a deep commitment to improving the campus learning environment. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of 21 Library faculty, 24 staff and approximately 40 FTE student assistants. We take pride in the collaborative nature in which our students, staff, and faculty work together in a professional and supportive environment to ensure one another's success.

The University Library is committed to ensuring our library is a welcoming and inclusive place for all of our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Sacramento State is a minority-serving institution having the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Island Serving Institution (AANAPISI). We strive to provide equal access to educational opportunities and commit ourselves to anti-racist and social justice objectives in service to our communities. As an anchor university we aim to connect our students, faculty, and staff with the community to achieve lasting improvements through inclusive civic engagement.

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a probationary, 12-month, tenure-track position at the Senior Assistant/Associate Librarian rank with an expected start date of Spring 2022; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Librarians in the CSU system enjoy full faculty status and as such are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbatical and other leaves, and additional benefits. Librarians are represented under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA). Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid leave (24 vacation days and one personal holiday per year and one day of sick leave per month); and membership in CALPERS, the largest retirement system in the country. Library faculty must demonstrate professional competence, scholarly and/or creative achievement, and service to the University and community in order to meet university requirements for tenure and promotion.

JOB DUTIES:

Under the general direction of the Head of Research & Instruction Department, the Fine and Performing Arts Librarian is the primary contact for the Department of Art, the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the School of Music. The Fine and Performing Arts Librarian will be responsible for providing high-quality services including course-related library instruction; effective and scalable discipline-specific online instruction modules, research guides, and/or other learning objects; reference and research consultation in person or using communication technologies.

The Librarian evaluates information needs and plans, implements, and assesses initiatives that support fine and performing arts faculty and students across campus. Maintains an awareness of trends in digital humanities. Explores new modes of content creation, archiving and delivery, in the areas of art, art history, theater, dance, and music.

The Fine and Performing Arts Librarian is responsible for collection development in assigned subjects and coordinates with other liaison librarians and library departments in special projects, such as journal cancellations, major purchase decisions, or major withdrawal/transfer projects of bound journal volumes or books.

The Fine and Performing Arts Librarian contributes to library-wide decision-making and serves on Library committees as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. American Library Association accredited Master's degree or ALA-approved international equivalent.
2. Two years of professional library experience or bachelor's or master's degree in studio art, art history, music, theater, or dance.
3. Knowledge of or experience with library research resources from any of the following areas: art, art history, music, theater, or dance.
4. Demonstrated interest and/or engagement in information literacy and instructional design.
5. Familiarity with current trends and technologies in library and information science, particularly as they relate to fine and performing arts.
6. Demonstrated oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
7. Strong commitment to equity and inclusion and the demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and identities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge or experience in providing informational literacy instruction in arts-related fields, in particular applying the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
2. Experience with outreach, marketing, and promotion of library services to the campus and community.
3. Experience with assessment of library services to the students and teaching faculty
4. Experience with or knowledge of collection development particularly in the fine and performing arts.
5. Knowledge of or experience with reference and research consultations.
6. Knowledge of open educational resources, affordable learning solutions, intellectual property rights, and open publishing options.
7. Familiarity with the digital humanities.
8. Experience working in academic library setting.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2021; and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates must include the following attachments with the application:
1. Cover letter
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. A diversity statement that includes what contributions are you most proud of that exemplify your awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusionary environment? What have you learned working with diverse populations? Please limit your response to 500 words
4. Unofficial transcripts of all college work (official transcripts required if invited for an interview)

Final candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at Sacramento State.

Final candidates will be required to submit contact information for their current supervisor to provide a professional reference before a job offer can be made.

It is only necessary for applicants to meet the required qualifications in order to apply.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State's 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to student success, diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, philanthropy, and campus safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/disability-parental-leave.html#reasonable-accommodations-interactive-process .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

Eligibility Verification
Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa).


Advertised: October 28, 2021 (9:00 AM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/506253/fine-performing-arts-librarian


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