Student Jobs at the Hayward Campus and Concord Campus Libraries
The library hires students to work at various positions in the Hayward Campus and Concord Campus Libraries (Student Ambassadors, Circulation, Learning Commons) on an as needed basis. If interested, fill out a Library Student Assistant Application or contact libadmin@csueastbay.edu
There are no administrative positions available at this time.
Student Engagement and Success Librarian
Full-time, tenure track position
The University: California State University, East Bay, one of the 23 California State Universities, consists of a 342 acre campus on unceded Ohlone land in the Hayward hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay, a campus on unceded Bay Miwok land in Concord, and a center in unceded Ohlone land in downtown Oakland (CSUEB’s Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Land Acknowledgment). As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution as well as an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), the University serves a richly diverse, multicultural population of over 14,000 students drawn largely from regional community colleges and high schools. See our University Mission and Pioneer Insights Data Dashboard for more information.
The Department: The University Libraries consist of the main Hayward campus library, a smaller Concord campus library, and a robust online presence. The Libraries provide an evidence-based Information Studies Program that supports students’ development of a critical consciousness about the information universe. Our program is based on the belief that the Library serves our academic community in formal and informal ways, supporting learning in specific academic disciplines and support for lifelong learning. We embrace our role in student success via instructional efforts such as our department’s credit courses, course-integrated instruction in other departments, standalone workshops, and one-on-one consultations on and off the Reference Desk. We work collegially with students and faculty to meet not only their information needs, but also to foster a culture of critical information literacy: one that values being conscious of how knowledge is created, best practices for research, the social and political implications of information access and use, and the importance of active participation in the scholarly conversation.
Quick Facts:
Library Staffing: 13 full-time equivalent faculty members, 17 staff members, and many student assistants.
Collections: The library holds print and online collections focused on meeting students' needs and we have robust open initiatives and programs.
Budget: The annual library budget is about $4.5 million.
Building: New library building, CORE building, expected completion of Spring 2022.
Duties of the Position: The Student Engagement and Success Librarian will focus on the success and belonging of students, including first year students, new transfer students, first generation college students, and students from underserved communities at Cal State East Bay.
The Student Engagement and Success Librarian will support students to establish strong awareness of and engagement with the library and its services to help ensure their retention and success. This position will lead our existing Student Ambassador program. In collaboration with library colleagues, the faculty in this role will participate in and create welcoming library initiatives that address students' sense of belonging at Cal State East Bay, fostering connections to peers, community, and institutional resources that will contribute to academic and social success. The library faculty in this role will leverage and expand existing partnerships with programs and departments directly related to student success and student retention on campus, such as student affinity groups (such as the forthcoming Black Student Success Center, a Latinx Student Success Center, an API Student Success Center, and an Undocumented Student Resource Center), student support programs, (such as EOP, EXCEL, Summer Bridge, Renaissance Scholars, DISC) and other targeted onboarding programs (such as GANAS, Sankofa Scholars, APASS). In addition, this position will be expected to meet all requirements for tenure-track faculty, including instruction, research, and service, with assigned liaison duties.
The job applicant should address the following required and desired qualifications in their cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to draw upon a wide range of experiences, including but not limited to coursework, internships, externships, and community or volunteer work.
The Student Engagement and Success Librarian will create new opportunities for the library to:
Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord, and Online campuses. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.
Rank and Salary: Associate Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian Rank. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.
Date of Appointment: Fall Semester 2022, or earlier
Qualifications:
Required:
Desired:
Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/
Application Deadline: Applications are due for first review by Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 11:59pm PT. First reviews of applications will begin on Monday, December 6, 2021. First round interviews are anticipated to occur via Zoom the week of January 10th, 2022.
Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, and email information for three people who will be asked to provide confidential Letters of Recommendation in the event that you are selected as a finalist. All materials can be submitted via PageUp (see "Apply Now").
Applicants are required to submit a 1-2 page diversity statement addressing both of the below prompts.
Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.
Librarian Lecturer Pool for the University Libraries
Positions Available: One, full-time (non-tenure track) position with emphasis in student success and engagement and one or more part-time (non-tenure track) positions with emphasis in collections management.
The Department: The University Libraries promote student and faculty success by providing comprehensive and convenient access to the scholarly record. The Libraries teach students how to become information literate citizens who will continue to learn throughout their lives. The Libraries serve as a hub of academic support on campus by providing an engaging environment for study and an integrated suite of student services. There are twelve full-time equivalent librarians in the department.
Duties of the Position: The one academic year, full-time, position has an emphasis on student success and engagement, collaborating with librarian colleagues to: train, supervise and schedule student assistants within a student ambassador/peer research guides program; create and maintain LibGuides, tutorials, and other online learning objects; plan and create outreach and marketing materials and promotional campaigns for library services and resources; review and analyze physical and online library collections; and other duties as assigned, which may include reference (in-person, email, phone, and online chat reference) and other public service duties.
The part-time position(s) has an emphasis on collection management, collaborating with librarian colleagues to: analyze library collections for usage, gaps, overlap, etc. to facilitate collection evaluations; conduct diversity audits in various areas of the collection; assist with promotion and marketing via various channels, including social media, of library collections; assist with open educational promotion and outreach; maintain the Institutional Repository (ScholarWorks) through self-deposit record clean-up and troubleshooting with users, as well as, creating tutorials and promotional materials; other duties as assigned, which may include reference (in-person, email, phone, and online chat reference) and other public service duties.
Please note that the position may include day, night, and weekend duties on both the Hayward and Concord campuses of Cal State East Bay.
Rank and Salary: Lecturer (non-tenure track). Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.
Date of Appointment: Anticipated start date is August 1, 2022.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree is required. Experience and/or interest in working with a highly diverse student population is required. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: May 17, 2022 for first consideration; Positions open until filled. Those presently in the pool must submit a new application for the new academic year, and a current CV. All applicants must submit: (1) a letter of application: please include your experience/interest in working with a highly diverse student population, (2) a complete and current CV, please include contact information for 3 references, (3) terminal degree transcripts, and (4) an academic application, which is submitted through Page Up at the Cal State East Bay Current Opportunities webpage (see the "Apply Now" button on the announcement posting).
Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.
CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.
Library Building Coordinator - Library Services Specialist IV
The Cal State East Bay Libraries support student learning and success both online and on campus with digital collections and services, printed books, and welcoming spaces. The Library CORE Building supports traditional quiet study, collaborative group study, and peer-to-peer training and exploration. With 75,000 square feet devoted primarily to student use, over 2,300 study seats, 32 group study rooms, several meeting rooms, and special event locations, maintaining a safe, attractive, welcoming and innovative environment in the Library CORE Building is essential to student engagement.
The Library Building Coordinator reports to the Library Office Coordinator. The position is responsible for maintaining the space in the building to support library functions and student success. The Building Coordinator serves as the liaison between the facilities department and library employees for building maintenance and upgrades. The Building Coordinator works with the library web designer to maintain physical and digital signage, oversees room scheduling and special events planning, coordinates appropriate use of special locations in the CORE Building such as the meditation room, the Innovation Hub, meeting rooms, and instruction spaces. The Building Coordinator serves as the library lead for building security, chairs the library safety and security team, and collaborates with UPD on safety within the library building.
This position is expected to work evening and weekend hours to support events that do not occur during regular business hours. The regular schedule will be Sunday-Thursday.
For the complete job description and to submit an application, please see https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/eb/en-us/job/514239/library-building-coordinator-library-services-specialist-iv
