JOB OPENING
Instructor or Assistant Professor
Government Documents-Collection Development Librarian
Lehman College, the City University of New York’s senior public college in the Bronx, is seeking a Government Documents-Collection Development Librarian. Lehman is noted for its beautiful, historic campus and distinguished programs in the arts, humanities and sciences. The Leonard Lief Library is a modern, four-story structure with advanced technologies.
Reporting to the Head of Reference, the Government Documents-Collection Development Librarian:
- Coordinates and supervises selection, processing, maintenance, and evaluation of the Federal Depository collection, according to Guidelines for Federal Depository Libraries
- Serves as a resource specialist for traditional and electronic Federal, state and municipal publications
- Maintains the Government Documents webpage by creating links to government resources
- Successfully integrates Government Documents into college curricula and initiatives
- Informs community residents about free access to government information and publications
- Coordinates the Collection Development liaison program to identify, develop and promote print, electronic and multimedia resources
- Works with department liaisons to identify significant campus information needs
- Provides library instruction, resource selection, and reference service
REQUIRED: For appointment at Instructor level, MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. For appointment to Assistant Professor, MLS from an ALA-accredited institution and second Master's degree. At least two years of academic library experience.
PREFERRED: Course work or experience working with Government Documents. Basic knowledge of web software and HTML. Outstanding service commitment and interpersonal skills, including ability to lead as a team member in a multicultural environment. Experience in collection development, library instruction, or presenting to groups.
Please submit letter, resume, and names and addresses of three references by May 9, 2008 to:
Professor Sandrea DeMinco, Chair
Library Search Committee
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468-1589
Sandrea.DeMinco_at_lehman.cuny.edu
http://www.lehman.edu/provost/library
Lehman College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/ADA/IRCA Employer
Received on Thu Apr 17 2008 - 01:42:59 EDT