From: "Anna Z Radkowski-Lee" <azrl_at_uamail.albany.edu>
POSITION: Associate Director for Collections, University at Albany,
SUNY
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 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 address 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.
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 at 1.25 days each per month; health insurance, dental,
vision and prescription coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State
Employees' Retirement available (employee contribution rate 3% for the
first 10 years).
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply on-line to
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=17305
by April 30, 2010, providing your resume, a cover letter, and the
e-mails, street addresses and telephone numbers of three professional
references.
ADDRESS ALL OTHER CORRESPONDENCE TO:
Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee, Library Personnel Officer, University Libraries -
UL 112, University at Albany, SUNY, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New
York 12222, azrl_at_uamail.albany.edu
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, SUNY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Albany's University Libraries, a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at the University, serve a campus community of 18,000 full-time
and part-time students and 2,300 faculty and staff and a broader
regional, national and international community. The Libraries employ a
dynamic and knowledgeable staff of 121 and 200 part-time student
assistants to provide excellent services to a campus community that
makes heavy demands on these services. Collections exceed two million
cataloged volumes and the Libraries offer a full spectrum of resources,
from rare books and manuscripts to electronic resources. Librarians
work closely with teaching faculty to offer user education and
information literacy instruction.
The University Library, located on the main campus, is a 175,000 square
feet, 4 story building. It contains fully networked library classrooms
and laboratories, a 60-seat computer user room, and an interactive media
center. The Dewey Graduate Library on the Rockefeller College campus
serves the graduate schools of Criminal Justice, Public Administration,
Social Welfare and Information Studies. The Science Library, opened in
September 1999 on the main campus, houses the Science Library, the M. E.
Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the
Library's Preservation Department. All three libraries house Information
Commons that were developed in partnership with campus Information
Technology Systems.
The University Libraries are a member of the Association of Research
Libraries. Minerva, the Libraries' ILS, runs on the Ex Libris Aleph
library management system. The Libraries are currently engaged in
digitizing selected collections related to the history of the University
and, in partnership with other units on campus, are making digitized
images and audio and video files available on the Web using LUNA
Insight. Additional information about the University at Albany Libraries
is available at http:/library.albany.edu.
Located in the state capital of New York, the University at Albany is an
internationally recognized public research institution. Students choose
from more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors and 120-plus graduate
programs. Many of these programs are nationally ranked, including the
College of Nanotechnology Science and Engineering which ranks number one
in the world. In every area of study, students are instructed by
faculty who are world-class scholars and teachers - many actively
engaged in life-enhancing research. As mentors, they provide numerous
student-research opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels, inspiring students to advance their skills and aspirations.
The Capital Region includes the cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy,
and has a population of approximately 875,000. It is located within a
short distance to the Catskills, Berkshires and the Adirondacks, the
largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. Major ski areas
such as Gore, Hunter and Mt. Snow are within easy commuting distance.
Saratoga Springs, 25 miles to the north, is internationally known as a
sport, concert and cultural center. The Berkshires to the east are
popular with nature lovers, outdoor recreationists and as a center for
visual and performing arts.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER.
Received on Sat Feb 13 2010 - 03:03:02 EST