• Leads reference and instruction services for the CalArts Library; provides instructional services for the School of Critical Studies and (as needed) for all other Schools / métiers and conducts course-integrated library instruction.
• Plans, develops, and assesses with the School of Critical Studies an information literacy curriculum for BFA students.
• Provides reference services for all library patrons, both in person and via email, chat, videoconferencing, and phone.
• Plans, develops, and assesses the CalArts Library’s reference program.
• Provides innovative user-centered outreach services. Update, create, and disseminate promotional materials to relevant audiences.
• Serves as lead for CalArts Library orientation sessions for students, faculty, and staff; plans, organizes, develops, and conducts Library orientation sessions, in collaboration with other CalArts Library faculty and staff as well as other departments and offices such as Student Affairs and Faculty Affairs.
• Creates, develops, and maintains instructional materials, including web-based resource guides using LibGuides and online orientation modules.
• Participates in evaluation of library services, including reference and instruction.
• Compiles annual statistics for reference and instruction.

• Primary selector for reference materials. Works with subject librarians to develop reference collections, with a focus on decolonizing these collections to better reflect more comprehensive histories and to represent a broader, more inclusive range of authorships and perspectives.
• Selector for School of Critical Studies materials, including general education subject areas as well as for the MFA Creative Writing and the MA Aesthetics and Politics Programs. Works closely with faculty in the School of Critical Studies, maintaining in-depth knowledge of course offerings and curricula.
• Manages submissions of masters’ theses and work samples from graduate students across the Institute.
• Works with librarians and library staff to perform collection maintenance (including weeding) for reference, other materials specific to Critical Studies, and the general collection.
• Makes recommendations for electronic database subscriptions and other online products for reference and general education subject areas.

• A master’s degree in library and information science (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in providing reference services as well as library instruction.
• Demonstrated experience with concepts, practices, and tools used for information literacy instruction within an academic library setting, including knowledge and incorporation of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and antiracist and inclusive information work, with knowledge of, and interest in, applying critical librarianship, critical information literacy, critical race theory, or other critical studies to professional practice.
• A strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• At least two (2) years of professional experience working in an academic or arts library.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in the arts, humanities, or other creative field.
• Direct experience with creative practices, for example, contemporary and experimental performing or visual arts, critical or creative writing, or other forms of creative self-expression.

• Works comfortably and equally well in both independent and collaborative situations.
• Works with students from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, academic, and artistic backgrounds.
• Fosters and reinforces a mutually supportive work environment within the library and across the entire Library team.
• Works with CalArts Library faculty (librarians) and staff to provide high-quality, customer-oriented public services.
• Plans, organizes, schedules work, sets priorities, and meets deadlines.

• Cover letter that describes your relevant qualifications and your interest in the position
• Current résumé or CV
• Brief diversity statement: Please provide one to two paragraphs describing how diversity, equity, and inclusion figure in your past and present teaching, research, experience, or service. In an additional one to two paragraphs, outline your plans for how you might continue to address and work with diversity, equity, and inclusion in your areas of service within the CalArts Library.
• List of three references

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