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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)

Public Services Librarian

Spring/Early Summer 2026

The Fresno State Library seeks an innovative, flexible, and public service-oriented individual to join our faculty in developing and providing user-focused library services that support teaching, research, and student success. This full-time, tenure-track librarian will serve as the subject librarian for the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. This position will provide an excellent opportunity for professional growth and for those interested in collaborating to develop services to meet the needs of a diverse campus community.

Primary responsibilities include: collaborating with colleagues in developing and providing a broad range of services and activities to designated departments; teaching information literacy concepts to undergraduates and graduate students; designing and creating outreach and instructional materials; providing in-person and online research assistance in a range of disciplines; participating in collection management; and promoting knowledge of scholarly communication and Fresno State’s digital repository.

Librarians are active participants in the shared governance of the library and in the academic life of the campus. The successful candidate will be a member of the library faculty and will be expected to meet all of the requirements for retention, tenure and promotion, including scholarship and service to the campus and the community. Tenure-track librarians receive an official probationary plan, mentoring, and professional development funding.

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 closes 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).

Territorial Acknowledgement

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

Background and Eligibility

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: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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