Part-Time Reference Librarian

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Will provide reference services to the campus community with a schedule that may include nights or weekends.

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California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is part of the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 13th among “Top Public Schools” and 7^th for “Top Performers on Social Mobility” in the Regional Universities West category by U.S. News & World Report in 2026, and earning the distinguished Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) Carnegie classification, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

As Ventura County’s only public university, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering over 90 academic programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.

CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 80% of students receive financial aid, and 61% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 55% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 63% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. Because of its efforts to advance Latinx student success, CSUCI was one of the first colleges and universities to have earned the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia,” was recertified, and most recently earned the inaugural Intentionally Thriving Institution (ITI) designation from Excelencia in Education.

With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

The John Spoor Broome Library is a critical part of the CSUCI experience. The Library supports the learning and research communities of our diverse campus through its collections, and robust information literacy program. The Broome Library is prized by faculty and students alike for its careful attention to physical space, collections, special programming, and services such as equipment lending. The Library’s commitment to comprehensive reference service, active learning pedagogy, multicultural programming, and range of methods for gathering student input reflect its alignment with and support of the campus’s four mission centers. Furthermore, the integration of information literacy standards into the campus General Education learning outcomes creates an effective foundation for its core educational mission.
We believe that the library is a powerful force for equity and we embrace the strategies for excellence as articulated by the Association of College & Research Libraries which value different ways of knowing and seek to identify and work to eliminate barriers to inclusive and equitable services, spaces, resources, and scholarship. The part time reference librarian will be strongly focused on providing high quality service to students and faculty at a public service desk.

About the Role

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Will support student-centered learning, focusing on building library research skills and engaging students with the tools of scholarship. This part-time position will provide reference services to the campus community with a schedule that may include nights or weekends. The person in this position may also be assigned to work on project-related assignments such as LibGuides, copy cataloging, developing outreach materials, hold library information literacy sessions as assigned, and other work.

Requirements

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Master of Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program

Master of Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program
Experience providing one-on-one reference and research services to a diverse population
Evidence of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work successfully in a complex, dynamic, and diverse environment with competing demands
Evidence of a strong commitment to reference services and service excellence to a diverse community
Demonstrated forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities
Evidence of effective cross-cultural interpersonal and communication skills (i.e., multicultural competencies)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a diverse community and team environment
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.

Experience with the Springshare suite, Alma, Canva, familiarity with bibliographic record formats and metadata systems is helpful.
Professional experience in an academic library setting
Experience working with library users of diverse ages, as well as from various socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds

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Responsibilities

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→Will provide reference services to the campus community with a schedule that may include nights or weekends. The person in this position may also be assigned to work on project-related assignments such as LibGuides, copy cataloging, developing outreach materials, and other work.

Screening of applications will begin 10/2/2026. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

A letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Names and email addresses of three references
A statement describing your experience mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth.

In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below:
http://jobs.csuci.edu

What We Offer

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California State University Librarian 12month Salary Schedules (anticipated hiring ranges)

✓Range 2: $6,288-$7,658

✓Range 3: $7,127-$15,211

✓Range 4: $7,830-$16,697

✓Range 5: $9,883-$17,490

Evidence of degree(s) is required at the time of hire.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

The person holding this position may be 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.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.