Subject: Seeking Associate Director for Collections
From: "Latal, Katherine L" <KLatal_at_uamail.albany.edu>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:44:40 -0400
Associate Director for Collections
The University at Albany, SUNY, invites applications and nominations for
the position of Associate Director for Collections. Reporting to the
Dean and Director of Libraries, this senior administrative position is
responsible for building, assessing and managing the Libraries' print
and electronic collections, managing a $5 million acquisitions budget,
and supervising, coordinating and evaluating the work of the Libraries'
subject specialists. Responsibilities also include oversight of gifts,
Special Collections, University Archives, and the Preservation
Department. As a member of the senior administrative group, the
Associate Director shares responsibility for developing and implementing
the mission, goals and broad policy directions for the University Libraries.
Albany is looking for an experienced, creative, forward-thinking leader
with a keen sense of the evolving role of research libraries in the
digital age and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current
trends in collection management and scholarly communication. The
Associate Director works actively with academic schools and departments
to determine selective areas of excellence and growth to be reflected in
the Libraries' collection investment. S/he is responsible for
coordinating initiatives with other associate directors and library
managers, advising and mentoring junior faculty, and promoting staff
professional growth. S/he represents the Libraries on collaborative
projects with other campus units and other libraries. The Associate
Director demonstrates commitment to personal professional development
through scholarly research and publication, presentations, and
participation in national professional associations.
Required: Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited
institution and from a college or university accredited by a U. S.
Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting
organization. Successful, progressively responsible experience in
developing research library collections; management and supervisory
experience; and, a track record of creativity in developing library
programs. Strong analytical and budget management skills. Demonstrated
ability to work across organizational boundaries and to lead effective
teams and manage change. Working knowledge of the scholarly
publications market, scholarly communications trends, the open access
movement, digital repositories, and library technical services and
resource sharing. Must demonstrate: strong service orientation;
excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to organize and
plan; leadership ability; and ability to use library and office computer
applications. All applicants must ad!
dress in their cover letter their commitment to equal opportunity and
affirmative action and their ability to work with a culturally diverse
population. All applicants must have a record of publication and service
that meets the Libraries' criteria for appointment at the academic
faculty rank of Associate Librarian. Finalists will be asked to present
on an assigned topic and to submit official transcripts of highest degree.
Preferred: Subject specialization or an additional graduate degree;
experience working in a public institution and unionized environment;
and, grant writing experience.
TERMS & BENEFITS: Calendar-year appointment and tenure-track position;
sick leave and annual leave; health insurance, dental, vision and
prescription coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Employees'
Retirement available.
Please apply on-line: mbrustman_at_uamail.albany.edu. Provide a cover
letter, your resume, and the e-mails, street addresses and telephone
numbers of three professional references.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/30/2010
ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO: Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee, Library Personnel
Officer, University Libraries - LI 111, University at Albany, SUNY, 1400
Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222
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action/IRCA/ADA employer
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