Public Services Librarian - Senior Assistant Librarian

Public Services Librarian - Senior Assistant Librarian

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Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian)
Location: Fresno
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Librarian (Non-instructional Faculty)

Qualifications

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.)

• An MLS from an ALA accredited library school/institution (or equivalent) is required.
  
  
• Applicants nearing completion of the MLS degree may be considered; however, degree must be completed prior to hire date.
  
  Anticipated start date is Spring/Early Summer 2026.
  
  

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with instruction, information literacy, and student learning outcomes.
  
  
• Documentation of strong public service orientation, and knowledge of or experience with reference service and research consultation.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with trends in librarianship and scholarly communication.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an academic library environment.
  
  
• Subject knowledge of or experience in K-12 teaching and/or educational leadership and/or administration.
  
  
• Experience with design and delivery of instruction using a range of modalities, approaches, and technologies, for undergraduate and/or graduate students.
  
  
• Proficiency in multiple modes of reference service and research consultation including in-person, chat, and phone/video conferencing.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a complex, changing environment.Experience with outreach programs and services.
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarship.
  
  

Application Procedures

Review of applications will begin on 11/13/2025.

If it chooses, the committee may review applications submitted after this date.

This position automatically close March 31, 2026.

Note: All positions at California State University, Fresno are subject to funding availability.

• Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within designated deadline.

The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items.

• Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date.)

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position.

Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website:

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR ), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022, are required to perform their work from within the State of California.

Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022, must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

The systemwide policy can be found at

Advertised: 13 Oct 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Mar 2026 Pacific Daylight Time