From: Melissa Jadlos <jadlos_at_geneseo.edu>
Collection Development Librarian
The State University of New York College at Geneseo seeks an enthusiastic
and energetic individual to provide proactive leadership for the creation
and coordination of a collection development program. The librarian will
also coordinate the Library Liaison Program, manage the Acquisitions
Department, and provide reference service (some evening and weekend work
required).
This is a 12-month, full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Senior
Assistant or Associate Librarian level with attendant expectations for
professional competence, service and scholarship. Initial appointment is
for two years.
Required Qualifications for appointment at the Assistant level:
ALA-accredited MLS; experience in Collection Development and/or
Acquisitions; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to work
independently and as a member or leader of a team; excellent oral and
written communication skills; ability to adapt to rapid change and to
exercise creativity and initiative; strong service ethic.
For Appointment at the Associate level, the candidate must have the
additional minimum qualifications: minimum of 5 years of professional
library experience with evidence of leadership related to collection
development; working knowledge of collection development issues, and current
trends in academic librarianship; demonstrated commitment to professional
growth and development.
Preferred Qualifications: experience as a library liaison; experience
negotiating with vendors; experience with library automation, Aleph 500
integrated library system preferred; working knowledge of acquisitions
methods and technologies; academic background and/or professional experience
in one or more subject areas appropriate to the curriculum.
Interested persons should send a cover letter indicating their interest and
experience as related to the position, resume, and contact information from
three recent references. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2003
and continue until position is filled. Anticipated starting date is July
2003. Applications should be sent to Collection Development Librarian
Search Committee, c/o Director's Office, Milne Library, State University of
New York College at Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454.
SUNY Geneseo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed
to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding
faculty, staff, and students.
Melissa Jadlos
Associate Director of College Libraries
SUNY Geneseo
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454
jadlos_at_geneseo.edu
585-245-5528
585-245-5769 fax
Received on Sat Mar 01 2003 - 08:40:02 EST