Subject:
Vacancy notice - UAlbany, Albany, NY
From:
Anna Radkowski-Lee <azrl_at_uamail.albany.edu>
Director of University Libraries and Dean of Library Faculty
The University at Albany, State University of New York, invites
nominations and applications for the position of Director of
University Libraries and Dean of Library Faculty. The University
seeks an experienced, innovative and dynamic leader to administer and
manage the University Libraries and function as an officer of the
University, working with the Provost, Deans, and policymaking councils
to articulate plans for serving the educational and research needs of
Albany's students and faculty.
Albany's University Libraries rank among the top 100 research
libraries in the United States with a total collection of 2.1 million
volumes and include the University Library on the main campus, the New
Library, opened in September 1999, which houses the Science Library,
the M. E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives,
and the Library's Preservation Department, the Thomas E. Dewey
Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy on the downtown campus,
and the Library Storage Center, a closed library storage facility with
a capacity of approximately 600,000 volumes.
The Dean and Director reports to the Provost and is a member of the
Deans' Council. This 12-month position is available August 1, 2005.
Successful applicants are required to possess an advanced degree in
library science from an ALA-accredited or equivalent program, and have
a record of scholarship and accomplishment appropriate to appointment
at Librarian (the equivalent rank of Professor.) Applicants must also
have a minimum of five years' experience in a research library
setting. Also required is a record of leadership, management and
interpersonal skills as well as a strong record of professional
achievement - especially experience in planning and
applying contemporary and emerging technologies in higher education
settings.
Applicants are required to have a successful record of leadership in
planning, developing, and managing library programs and services.
He/she must demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical role of
the library in a research university as well as the evolving nature of
scholarly communication and publishing. He/she must possess a vision
of research library services in the 21st century and the skills to
advocate for and communicate that vision. Applicants must also
demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action
and an ability to work with culturally diverse populations
The preferred candidate will have experience at the director or
associate/assistant director level in research libraries. He/she
should also be able to demonstrate responsiveness to human resource
issues and have experience in fundraising and donor relations. Also
preferred is a record of successful collaboration with learning,
teaching and information technology services and experience in
creative management of fiscal resources and plans.
Review of applications will begin on March 1 and continue until the
position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2005.
Applications and nominations should include a letter discussing
relevant experiences and accomplishments, a current resume, and
contact information for at least four professional references. Please
submit print and electronic materials to:
Dr. Susan D. Phillips
Chair, Director of Libraries Search Committee
Education 212
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
Phone: (518)442-4988
fax: (518)442-4953
email: deanphillips_at_uamail.albany.edu
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
The University at Albany is one of four University Centers within the
state-wide SUNY system. Established in 1844 and designated a
University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the
University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate
and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,000
diverse students in nine schools and colleges across 3 campuses.
Located in Albany, NY - New York State's capital - the University is
convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.
Albany's University Libraries rank among the top 100 research
libraries in the United States. They are a highly valued partner in
teaching and research at the University, serving a campus community of
20,000 students, faculty and staff, and a broader regional, national
and international community. The Libraries employ a dynamic and
knowledgeable staff of 132 FTE and 200 part-time student assistants to
provide excellent services to a campus community that makes heavy
demands on these services. Collections total 2.1 million cataloged
volumes and the Libraries offer a full spectrum
of resources, from rare books and manuscripts to an array of
electronic resources. Librarians work closely with teaching faculty
to offer a varied program of user education and information literacy
instruction.
The University Library on the main campus is a large 175,000 square
feet, 4 story building providing seats for 1,660. It is open 109
hours a week. It contains several electronic library classrooms and
laboratories, a 60 seat computer user room, a large electronic
reference area, and an Interactive Media Center.
The New Library, opened in September 1999, also on the main campus
adds 143,000 net square feet of space to the University Libraries and
houses a technologically advanced, 400,000 volume Science Library, the
M. E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, and
the Library's Preservation Department. It is adjacent to the Library
Storage Center, a closed library storage facility with a capacity of
approximately 800,000 volumes.
The Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy on
the downtown campus contains approximately 130,000 volumes and serves
the graduate schools of Criminal Justice, Public Administration,
Social Welfare and Information Science and Policy located on that
campus.
The University Libraries use the Ex Libris ALEPH system and are fully
automated. Minerva, the Libraries' online catalog contains
information on all cataloged holdings and is Internet accessible. The
Libraries provide an extensive array of electronic and networked
resources and Web-accessible services. They are members of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries,
SUNYConnect and the New York State Higher
Education Initiative.
For further information, visit the University at Albany Libraries
website at
http://www.library.albany.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Received on Tue Jan 11 2005 - 10:55:21 EST