Public Services Librarian - Senior Assistant Librarian Job at Fresno State Libra

Public Services Librarian - Senior Assistant Librarian

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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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues in developing and providing a broad range of services and activities to designated departments.
• Teach information literacy concepts to undergraduates and graduate students.
• Design and create outreach and instructional materials.
• Provide in‑person and online research assistance in a range of disciplines.
• Participate in collection management.
• Promote knowledge of scholarly communication and Fresno State’s digital repository.

Required Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA‑accredited library school/institution (or equivalent).
• 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. The position automatically closes on 31 Mar 2026. Apply online at: http://careers.fresnostate.edu

Applicants should submit a Letter of Interest or cover letter focused on required experience and preferred qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references. Three current letters of recommendation and official transcripts may also be requested.

California State University, Fresno is an affirmative‑action, equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.