San Jose State University
Senior Assistant Librarian - AI Librarian
San Jose State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Position Rank and Title:
Senior Assistant Librarian, AI Librarian
School/Department Name:
University Library
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $90,000 - $95,000. Librarians in the CSU system enjoy full faculty status and as such are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbaticals, and additional benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid leave (24 vacation days and one personal holiday per year and one day of sick leave per month); and membership in CALPERS, the largest retirement system in the country. Librarians are represented under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association.
Target Start Date:
January 6, 2025 preferred
Application Deadline:
October 11, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)
Position Description
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Library at SJSU welcomes applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position as Artificial Intelligence (AI) Librarian. The AI Librarian leads the integration and development of AI technologies at SJSU Library to improve teaching and learning activities, research support, information access, and scholarly communications. This role involves creating AI literacy programs, advocating for the ethical use of AI, and supporting various AI-related initiatives. The AI Librarian collaborates across campus, the CSU system and with LIS colleagues on projects involving transformative technologies, ensuring the library stays at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations. Librarians at SJSU are faculty who are expected to engage in library and university governance and scholarship, which are requirements for tenure and promotion. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum on-campus presence of three days a week.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent international degree by the time of hire
Experience in planning, designing, and implementing AI tools for library services, particularly using Large Language Models (LLMs)
Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a rapidly changing technological environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in user experience research and/or user experience design, especially with a focus on serving student and faculty users of academic libraries.
Demonstrated ability to engage in professional and scholarly activity to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.
Familiarity with AI development tools, especially LangChain, Streamlit, and OpenAI API.
Key Responsibilities
Integrate AI and other digital technologies into library services and spaces to improve library operations and user experience.
Design and provide programs enhancing the use of AI, digital tools, and library digital resources across disciplines and within interdisciplinary activities.
Evaluate the user experience with AI and other technology tools to ensure they effectively enhance accessibility and usability of library resources and services.
Create and disseminate resources for the ethical use of AI in alignment with campus academic integrity policies.
Represent SJSU Library at the campus, state and national levels in AI-related conversations and initiatives.
Collaborate with technology providers and other libraries on projects and best practices.
Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies relevant to library services and campus academic programs.
Participate in and support research projects related to AI.
Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Application Procedure:
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Diversity statement (1-2 pages)
Three references with contact information (only finalists' references will be contacted)
What we look for in a potential candidate
We are looking for collaborative, forward-thinking, and adaptable colleagues. We value empathetic and inquisitive individuals who are ready to assist the King Library in meeting its student-centered and mission-driven strategic plan.
The University is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We ask all applicants to include a Diversity Statement with their application package.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a unique partnership between San Jose State University (SJSU) and the City of San Jose, which opened in August 2003. It is the first library in the United States to integrate the services and collections of a major university and public library system.
SJSU King Library is actively engaged in equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address systemic racism and equity issues through collaborative conversations, organizational review, and assessment. The leadership, faculty, staff, and student employees are dedicated to advancing equity practices in recruitment, retention, resources, and services. SJSU King Library is seeking to increase the diversity of its faculty, and encourages all members of underrepresented groups to apply.
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Senior Assistant Librarian, AI Librarian
School/Department Name:
University Library
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $90,000 - $95,000. Librarians in the CSU system enjoy full faculty status and as such are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbaticals, and additional benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; generous paid leave (24 vacation days and one personal holiday per year and one day of sick leave per month); and membership in CALPERS, the largest retirement system in the country. Librarians are represented under Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association.
Target Start Date:
January 6, 2025 preferred
Application Deadline:
October 11, 2024 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)
Position Description
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Library at SJSU welcomes applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position as Artificial Intelligence (AI) Librarian. The AI Librarian leads the integration and development of AI technologies at SJSU Library to improve teaching and learning activities, research support, information access, and scholarly communications. This role involves creating AI literacy programs, advocating for the ethical use of AI, and supporting various AI-related initiatives. The AI Librarian collaborates across campus, the CSU system and with LIS colleagues on projects involving transformative technologies, ensuring the library stays at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations. Librarians at SJSU are faculty who are expected to engage in library and university governance and scholarship, which are requirements for tenure and promotion. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum on-campus presence of three days a week.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent international degree by the time of hire
Experience in planning, designing, and implementing AI tools for library services, particularly using Large Language Models (LLMs)
Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a rapidly changing technological environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in user experience research and/or user experience design, especially with a focus on serving student and faculty users of academic libraries.
Demonstrated ability to engage in professional and scholarly activity to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.
Familiarity with AI development tools, especially LangChain, Streamlit, and OpenAI API.
Key Responsibilities
Integrate AI and other digital technologies into library services and spaces to improve library operations and user experience.
Design and provide programs enhancing the use of AI, digital tools, and library digital resources across disciplines and within interdisciplinary activities.
Evaluate the user experience with AI and other technology tools to ensure they effectively enhance accessibility and usability of library resources and services.
Create and disseminate resources for the ethical use of AI in alignment with campus academic integrity policies.
Represent SJSU Library at the campus, state and national levels in AI-related conversations and initiatives.
Collaborate with technology providers and other libraries on projects and best practices.
Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies relevant to library services and campus academic programs.
Participate in and support research projects related to AI.
Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
Application Procedure:
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Diversity statement (1-2 pages)
Three references with contact information (only finalists' references will be contacted)
What we look for in a potential candidate
We are looking for collaborative, forward-thinking, and adaptable colleagues. We value empathetic and inquisitive individuals who are ready to assist the King Library in meeting its student-centered and mission-driven strategic plan.
The University is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We ask all applicants to include a Diversity Statement with their application package.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a unique partnership between San Jose State University (SJSU) and the City of San Jose, which opened in August 2003. It is the first library in the United States to integrate the services and collections of a major university and public library system.
SJSU King Library is actively engaged in equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address systemic racism and equity issues through collaborative conversations, organizational review, and assessment. The leadership, faculty, staff, and student employees are dedicated to advancing equity practices in recruitment, retention, resources, and services. SJSU King Library is seeking to increase the diversity of its faculty, and encourages all members of underrepresented groups to apply.
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