UNYSLA Jobs: January 2012

Job Description - Library Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
The James M. Milne Library at SUNY Oneonta invites applications for the position of Library Director. This is a full-time, twelve-month management/confidential position, reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Duties include but not limited to: providing dynamic and innovative leadership in all library operations including developing programs, services, and collections; overseeing facilities, space utilization, and construction projects in the library; ensuring excellence in linking library information resources and information technology; and planning and assessment of library programs. The Director plans for and responds to the teaching, learning, and research needs of the college community with an understanding of the academic environment and trends in higher education; sets the library’s fiscal priorities and direction, consistent with the College mission; fosters a collaborative approach to managing the library and its personnel; supports the professional development of library staff; and participates in fundraising, grant writing, and developing donor relations to benefit the library.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Earned graduate degree in Librarianship or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent credential); five years of library administration experience; experience in managing budgets; proven strong communication skills: written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Preferred:
Earned doctorate or second Master’s degree; demonstrable experience in effective leadership in the management of library staff; experience in an academic administrative role; experience working with and serving diverse populations; proven success in developing and implementing creative library innovations; experience working collaboratively.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please upload a cover letter, your curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a one-page statement on the value of the library to the academic community, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Apply Online: http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/Employment_Opp/Position_openings.asp

Job Description - Director of Libraries

POSITION SUMMARY:
Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York. JCC is an innovative, open access institution that meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry. Guided by principles that emphasize student success and continuous improvement, JCC welcomes applications from qualified, enthusiastic candidates.

Directs all library operations at multi-campus sites, including library information resources in a variety of formats, circulation, technical services, library automation, and reference services.
Prepares, administers, and monitors budgets for the libraries and facilitates budget for the Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
Ensures development and assessment of the libraries’ bibliographic instruction program and the information management requirement competencies.
Provides leadership in balancing traditional library collections, methodologies, and services with those of the current digital environment and evolving technologies.
Prepares library sections of Middle States Association, NLNAC, and other discipline accreditation and program approval reports.
Promotes student, faculty, administration, staff, and community use of library resources and services through advocacy and public relations initiatives.
Supervises library staff and promotes and facilitates library staff growth and development.
Serves on college committees and task forces to ensure continuing library and Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching support of college programs, services, and activities.
Represents and promotes the college library and Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching as a member of professional organizations and consortia at the local, state, and national levels.
Conducts needs assessments as part of the strategic planning process for library and Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching services and direction.
Shares knowledge of current issues and trends facing higher education, including copyright, licensing, and incorporating technology into instruction.
Facilitates and supports the Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching activities and resources.
Works in concert with Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching and Vice President of Academic Affairs to design and implement programs to support the development of faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s in Library and Information Science from an accredited ALA institution and a minimum of three years experience and demonstrated evidence of effective leadership skills in an academic library setting. Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, grant-writing, problem-solving, budget management, and supervisory skills. Commitment to providing excellent customer service. A thorough knowledge of academic librarianship, ability to facilitate faculty development programs, and proficiency with state of the art technological innovations is essential. Must be able to: coordinate and develop complex documents; write and deliver persuasive presentations; plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects in a team setting. Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. Knowledge of online library management systems and Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit: resume, cover letter, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at application but official transcripts will be required prior to appointment) and names and contact information for three professional references.

Apply Online: http://www.sunyjcc.edu/jobs/jobs-at-jcc