Job Summary

The Library Systems Lead is responsible for the overall administration, daily operations, management, and integrity of the Integrated Library System (ILS). CSULB belongs to the CSU system wide Unified Library Management System (ULMS), which all CSU libraries participate in. This position is a designated ULMS Certified General System administrator. In addition, this position is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the University Library's electronic resources (databases, e-book packages, streaming media, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Library Systems Management and Maintenance
• Supervision of the E-Resources and Library Systems team
• Statistics and Statistical Analysis
• Database Configuration and Maintenance

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook primarily). Able to communicate skillfully, accurately, and respectfully with faculty, staff and students. Experience with OCLC's EZProxy software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a library setting. Experience and knowledge of library policies, procedures, and philosophy. Thorough understanding of library collections, its organization and classification standard. Knowledge of institutions and libraries' policies and practices associated with ethical use of and access to library and online resources. Knowledge of library bill of rights and code of ethics (American Library Associated Bill of Rights).

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Completion of a high school education or equivalent and two years of related library and/or clerical experience required.
• Five years of related library and/or clerical experience preferred.
• At least 4 years working in a library setting strongly preferred.
• ExLibris ALMA experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Masters of Library and Information Science strongly preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

ExLibris ALMA Training certification Required within 3 months of hire.

Department

Library Technical Services

Classification

Library Services Specialist IV

Compensation

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,998 - $7,376 per month. Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation, and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

Full-time temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement as a condition of employment. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to COVID19-Staff-Info@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.