CDL: Bibliographer and Outreach Librarian

Vacancy notice - Bibliographer and Outreach Librarian
From: Anna Z Radkowski-Lee <azrl_at_uamail.albany.edu>

VACANCY NOTICE

University at Albany Libraries, SUNY

POSITION -  Bibliographer and Outreach Librarian for Romance 
Languages
and Literatures and Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino 
Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES - The University at Albany Libraries is seeking an
energetic, knowledgeable, creative librarian to serve as the
bibliographer for the University's language and literature 
programs in
Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, as well as, its Latin American,
Caribbean and U. S. Latino Studies program. Evaluates and develops
collections (all material formats), manages subject acquisitions
budgets, provides bibliographic instruction and research consultation
for faculty and students in assigned subject areas, and develops,
authors, and maintains subject Web sites. When necessary, assists the
Libraries' technical services units with the acquisitions and 
cataloging
of materials related to these subject areas.  Provides general 
reference
services during assigned hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Represents the library at national and international conferences,
consortia, projects and meetings. Reports to Assistant Director for
Collections.  Research, publication and service to the Libraries,
University and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for
continuing appointment and promotion.  All finalists will be asked to
submit official transcripts and to present on a specific topic to all
library personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required: Graduate degree in librarianship from an
ALA-accredited institution and  accredited by a U. S. Department of
Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization. 
   At
least 5 years of collection development experience, including 
managing
budgets and evaluating and monitoring approval plans, for Romance
languages and literatures and/or Latin American and Caribbean 
Studies in
an academic/research library setting. Fluency in Spanish and French.
Reading knowledge of Italian and Portuguese. Knowledge of publishing,
book trade, history, culture and society in geographic areas 
pertaining
to subject responsibilities. Demonstrated working knowledge of
electronic resources and reference tools specialized in the assigned
subject areas. At least 3 years of experience providing both 
specialized
and general reference assistance in an academic/research setting.
Familiarity with trends in academic and research libraries. 
Evidence of
professional engagement.  Experience with library and office computer
applications and experience authoring and managing Web pages. 
Evidence
of ability to plan and conduct outreach activities and interact
collaboratively with teaching faculty and library faculty and staff.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong commitment to
public service, outreach and information literacy.  Applicants must
address in their applications their abilities to work with a 
culturally
diverse population.  Preferred:  Graduate degree or course work 
in one
or more disciplines related to this position. Experience working with
foreign language materials vendors. Experience with special 
collections
materials, developing collections of audiovisual materials in 
subjects
relevant to this position, and managing and monitoring gift 
programs.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL TO:  azrl_at_uamail.albany.edu  (Anna Z.
Radkowski-Lee, Library Personnel Officer)

DEADLINE -  Review of applications will begin on March 9.  Please
include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three 
references we
can contact.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER.