California State University is hiring: Dean, Library Services in San Luis Obispo
California State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
Job Summary
The dean will serve on the Provost's Academic Affairs leadership team, collaborating with campus and external partners to strengthen library resources, services, and infrastructure while leading initiatives that advance equity and accessibility. The university seeks an innovative, forward-thinking administrator with a strong record in collaboration, resource management, and advocacy for the evolving role of academic libraries. The dean will play a key role in supporting Cal Poly's vision to be the nation's premier comprehensive polytechnic university preparing whole system thinkers to address California's needs and global challenges.
Department Summary
Cal Poly's Library Services is a comprehensive academic library system that advances the university's mission in teaching, learning, research, and creative activity. Serving as a hub for knowledge creation, digital scholarship, open access, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the library is a vital partner to all academic colleges and supports the university's "Learn by Doing" philosophy and commitment to student success. The unit encompasses three locations-the Kennedy Library in San Luis Obispo, the Maritime Library in Vallejo, and the library aboard the training ship-providing diverse, innovative resources and services to the Cal Poly community.
Key Qualifications
Education and Experience
• MLS/MLIS degree from an American Library Association accredited program or equivalent.
• Five or more years of progressive administrative and leadership experience in an academic or research library, including responsibility for personnel supervision, operations, and resource allocation.
• Has held faculty or equivalent professional status as a librarian or has experience in academic libraries where librarians hold faculty or equivalent professional status.
Salary and Benefits
The anticipated hiring range for this role is $190,000- $231,000. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.
Advertised: Dec 23 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:
In Summary: The university seeks an innovative, forward-thinking administrator with a strong record in collaboration, resource management, and advocacy for the evolving role of academic libraries . The dean will play a key role in supporting Cal Poly's vision to be the nation's premier comprehensive polytechnic university .
En Español: Resumen del trabajo
El decano servirá en el equipo de liderazgo de Asuntos Académicos del Provost, colaborando con campus y socios externos para fortalecer los recursos, servicios e infraestructura de la biblioteca mientras lidera iniciativas que promueven la equidad y accesibilidad. La universidad busca un administrador innovador y futurista con un sólido historial en colaboración, gestión de recursos y defensa del papel evolutivo de las bibliotecas académicas.
Resumen del departamento
Los Servicios de Bibliotecas de Cal Poly son un sistema académico completo que promueve la misión de la universidad en enseñanza, aprendizaje, investigación y actividad creativa. Sirviendo como centro para la creación de conocimiento, beca digital, acceso abierto y colaboración interdisciplinaria, la biblioteca es un socio vital a todos los colegios académicos y apoya la filosofía "Aprender haciendo" y el compromiso con el éxito estudiantil. La unidad abarca tres ubicaciones: la Biblioteca Kennedy en San Luis Obispo, la Biblioteca Marítima en Vallejo y la biblioteca a bordo del buque de capacitación - proporcionando recursos diversos e innovadores y servicios a la comunidad de Cal poly .
Calificaciones clave
Educación y experiencia
• Grado MLS/MLIS de un programa acreditado por la American Library Association o equivalente.
• Cinco o más años de experiencia administrativa y dirigente progresiva en una biblioteca académica o investigadora, incluida la responsabilidad de supervisión del personal, operaciones y asignación de recursos.
• Tener facultad o un estatus profesional equivalente como bibliotecario, o tener experiencia en bibliotecas académicas donde los bibliotecarios poseen facultad u otro estatuto profesional equivalente.
Salario y prestaciones
El rango de contratación anticipado para este puesto es de $190,000 a $231,000.
Los factores que determinan la compensación adecuada para un puesto incluyen experiencia, habilidades, conocimientos, capacidades, educación, licencia y certificaciones, así como otras necesidades empresariales y organizativas. El rango de contratación anticipado al que se hace referencia en el empleo es el salario presupuestario o el rango horario que la universidad razonablemente espera pagar por este cargo.
Cal Poly ofrece un mejor programa de beneficios en su clase, que incluye seguro de salud, odontológico y visión, participación jubilada en el Sistema de Jubilación del Empleado Público y beneficios educativos para los empleados elegibles.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly es una universidad pública de rango nacional ubicada en San Luis Obispo, California, y conocida por su filosofía Aprenda haciendo. Cada año más de 20.000 estudiantes de primer nivel vienen a San Luis obispo para poner el conocimiento en acción, tomando sus aprendizajes fuera del aula mientras se preparan para carreras en ingeniería, agricultura, ciencia, negocios, humanidades y medio ambiente construido. La filosofía práctica de Cal Poly, los tamaños de clases pequeñas y la estrecha tutoría entre alumnos y profesores dan lugar a graduados listos desde el primer día para impactar en sus comunidades, California y el mundo. Para obtener más información, visite calpolyedu .
Igualdad de oportunidades y excelencia en educación y empleo
Esta posición está abierta y disponible para todos independientemente de su raza, sexo, color, etnia o origen nacional. En consonancia con la ley de California y las leyes federales sobre derechos civiles, Cal Poly proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en educación y empleo sin discriminación ilegal ni trato preferencial basado en la raza, el sexo, el color, la etnicidad o el origen nacional . Nuestro compromiso con la igualdad significa garantizar que cada estudiante y empleado tenga acceso a los recursos y apoyo necesarios para prosperar y tener éxito en un entorno universitario y en sus comunidades.
Cal Poly es una comunidad diversa de individuos que representan muchas perspectivas, creencias e identidades, comprometidas a fomentar un entorno inclusivo, respetuoso e intelectualmente vibrante. Cultivamos una cultura de diálogo abierto, respeto mutuo y pertenencia para apoyar la excelencia educativa y el éxito de los estudiantes. A través de programas académicos, organizaciones y actividades estudiantiles, iniciativas facultativas y asociaciones comunitarias, fomentamos un compromiso significativo con diversas perspectivas.
Información complementaria
Se requiere una comprobación satisfactoria de antecedentes (incluida la revisión de registros penales) para el empleo. Cal Poly hará una oferta condicional de trabajo, que puede ser cancelada si la verificación de antecesos revela información descalificadora y/o se descubre que el candidato ha retenido o falsificado información a sabiendas.
La persona que ocupa este puesto se considera un "reporter mandatario" en virtud de la Ley de Información sobre Abuso e Negligencia Infantil de California y está obligada a cumplir los requisitos establecidos en el decreto ejecutivo 1083 del CSU como condición para su empleo.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo no es una agencia patrocinadora para puestos de personal o gestión.
Este puesto puede ser "Designated" bajo el Código de Conflicts of Interest de la Universidad Estatal de California. Esto requeriría presentar una Declaración de Interés Económico en base anual y completar la formación dentro de los 6 meses posteriores a su asunción al cargo y cada 2 años después.
Se publicitó: 23 de diciembre 2025 Tiempo estándar del Pacífico
Cierre de las solicitudes:
The dean will serve on the Provost's Academic Affairs leadership team, collaborating with campus and external partners to strengthen library resources, services, and infrastructure while leading initiatives that advance equity and accessibility. The university seeks an innovative, forward-thinking administrator with a strong record in collaboration, resource management, and advocacy for the evolving role of academic libraries. The dean will play a key role in supporting Cal Poly's vision to be the nation's premier comprehensive polytechnic university preparing whole system thinkers to address California's needs and global challenges.
Department Summary
Cal Poly's Library Services is a comprehensive academic library system that advances the university's mission in teaching, learning, research, and creative activity. Serving as a hub for knowledge creation, digital scholarship, open access, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the library is a vital partner to all academic colleges and supports the university's "Learn by Doing" philosophy and commitment to student success. The unit encompasses three locations-the Kennedy Library in San Luis Obispo, the Maritime Library in Vallejo, and the library aboard the training ship-providing diverse, innovative resources and services to the Cal Poly community.
Key Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience as a collaborative, consultative, empathetic leader who recruits, strongly supports, and retains outstanding faculty and staff and fosters student success.
- A sound grasp of current issues and trends in academic libraries with the ability to serve effectively as an advocate and spokesperson for the library's educational mission.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic plans with a clear vision of the evolving role of the academic library in the digital environment and the integration of digital resources into the curriculum to advance knowledge management.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the university and community.
- Demonstrated excellent skills in staff evaluation and supervision, resource allocation, and budget/fiscal management.
Education and Experience
• MLS/MLIS degree from an American Library Association accredited program or equivalent.
• Five or more years of progressive administrative and leadership experience in an academic or research library, including responsibility for personnel supervision, operations, and resource allocation.
• Has held faculty or equivalent professional status as a librarian or has experience in academic libraries where librarians hold faculty or equivalent professional status.
Salary and Benefits
The anticipated hiring range for this role is $190,000- $231,000. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly's hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu .
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.
Advertised: Dec 23 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:
In Summary: The university seeks an innovative, forward-thinking administrator with a strong record in collaboration, resource management, and advocacy for the evolving role of academic libraries . The dean will play a key role in supporting Cal Poly's vision to be the nation's premier comprehensive polytechnic university .
En Español: Resumen del trabajo
El decano servirá en el equipo de liderazgo de Asuntos Académicos del Provost, colaborando con campus y socios externos para fortalecer los recursos, servicios e infraestructura de la biblioteca mientras lidera iniciativas que promueven la equidad y accesibilidad. La universidad busca un administrador innovador y futurista con un sólido historial en colaboración, gestión de recursos y defensa del papel evolutivo de las bibliotecas académicas.
Resumen del departamento
Los Servicios de Bibliotecas de Cal Poly son un sistema académico completo que promueve la misión de la universidad en enseñanza, aprendizaje, investigación y actividad creativa. Sirviendo como centro para la creación de conocimiento, beca digital, acceso abierto y colaboración interdisciplinaria, la biblioteca es un socio vital a todos los colegios académicos y apoya la filosofía "Aprender haciendo" y el compromiso con el éxito estudiantil. La unidad abarca tres ubicaciones: la Biblioteca Kennedy en San Luis Obispo, la Biblioteca Marítima en Vallejo y la biblioteca a bordo del buque de capacitación - proporcionando recursos diversos e innovadores y servicios a la comunidad de Cal poly .
Calificaciones clave
- Experiencia demostrada como líder colaborativo, consultivo y empático que recluta, apoya fuertemente y mantiene a profesores y personal destacados y fomenta el éxito de los estudiantes.
- Una sólida comprensión de los temas y tendencias actuales en las bibliotecas académicas con la capacidad de servir eficazmente como defensor y portavoz de la misión educativa de la biblioteca.
- Capacidad para desarrollar e implementar planes estratégicos con una visión clara del papel evolutivo de la biblioteca académica en el entorno digital y la integración de los recursos digitales en el currículo para avanzar en la gestión del conocimiento.
- Demostró sensibilidad y comprensión de los diversos antecedentes académicos, socioeconómicos, culturales y étnicos de la universidad y la comunidad.
- Demostró excelentes habilidades en evaluación y supervisión del personal, asignación de recursos y gestión presupuestaria/fiscal.
Educación y experiencia
• Grado MLS/MLIS de un programa acreditado por la American Library Association o equivalente.
• Cinco o más años de experiencia administrativa y dirigente progresiva en una biblioteca académica o investigadora, incluida la responsabilidad de supervisión del personal, operaciones y asignación de recursos.
• Tener facultad o un estatus profesional equivalente como bibliotecario, o tener experiencia en bibliotecas académicas donde los bibliotecarios poseen facultad u otro estatuto profesional equivalente.
Salario y prestaciones
El rango de contratación anticipado para este puesto es de $190,000 a $231,000.
Los factores que determinan la compensación adecuada para un puesto incluyen experiencia, habilidades, conocimientos, capacidades, educación, licencia y certificaciones, así como otras necesidades empresariales y organizativas. El rango de contratación anticipado al que se hace referencia en el empleo es el salario presupuestario o el rango horario que la universidad razonablemente espera pagar por este cargo.
Cal Poly ofrece un mejor programa de beneficios en su clase, que incluye seguro de salud, odontológico y visión, participación jubilada en el Sistema de Jubilación del Empleado Público y beneficios educativos para los empleados elegibles.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly es una universidad pública de rango nacional ubicada en San Luis Obispo, California, y conocida por su filosofía Aprenda haciendo. Cada año más de 20.000 estudiantes de primer nivel vienen a San Luis obispo para poner el conocimiento en acción, tomando sus aprendizajes fuera del aula mientras se preparan para carreras en ingeniería, agricultura, ciencia, negocios, humanidades y medio ambiente construido. La filosofía práctica de Cal Poly, los tamaños de clases pequeñas y la estrecha tutoría entre alumnos y profesores dan lugar a graduados listos desde el primer día para impactar en sus comunidades, California y el mundo. Para obtener más información, visite calpolyedu .
Igualdad de oportunidades y excelencia en educación y empleo
Esta posición está abierta y disponible para todos independientemente de su raza, sexo, color, etnia o origen nacional. En consonancia con la ley de California y las leyes federales sobre derechos civiles, Cal Poly proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en educación y empleo sin discriminación ilegal ni trato preferencial basado en la raza, el sexo, el color, la etnicidad o el origen nacional . Nuestro compromiso con la igualdad significa garantizar que cada estudiante y empleado tenga acceso a los recursos y apoyo necesarios para prosperar y tener éxito en un entorno universitario y en sus comunidades.
Cal Poly es una comunidad diversa de individuos que representan muchas perspectivas, creencias e identidades, comprometidas a fomentar un entorno inclusivo, respetuoso e intelectualmente vibrante. Cultivamos una cultura de diálogo abierto, respeto mutuo y pertenencia para apoyar la excelencia educativa y el éxito de los estudiantes. A través de programas académicos, organizaciones y actividades estudiantiles, iniciativas facultativas y asociaciones comunitarias, fomentamos un compromiso significativo con diversas perspectivas.
Información complementaria
Se requiere una comprobación satisfactoria de antecedentes (incluida la revisión de registros penales) para el empleo. Cal Poly hará una oferta condicional de trabajo, que puede ser cancelada si la verificación de antecesos revela información descalificadora y/o se descubre que el candidato ha retenido o falsificado información a sabiendas.
La persona que ocupa este puesto se considera un "reporter mandatario" en virtud de la Ley de Información sobre Abuso e Negligencia Infantil de California y está obligada a cumplir los requisitos establecidos en el decreto ejecutivo 1083 del CSU como condición para su empleo.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo no es una agencia patrocinadora para puestos de personal o gestión.
Este puesto puede ser "Designated" bajo el Código de Conflicts of Interest de la Universidad Estatal de California. Esto requeriría presentar una Declaración de Interés Económico en base anual y completar la formación dentro de los 6 meses posteriores a su asunción al cargo y cada 2 años después.
Se publicitó: 23 de diciembre 2025 Tiempo estándar del Pacífico
Cierre de las solicitudes: