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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Tue Jun 16 20:51:23 1998
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 18:20:52 -0500
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1) Head of Circulation, Hampton University (VA)
2) SUNY Geneseo (NY)
a) Associate Director
b) Instructional Technology Librarian
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From: Naomi Rhodes <nrhodes@hamptonu.edu>
Subject: Position Available
Colleagues:
The following position is available July 1, 1998.
Head of Circulation Librarian/Assistant Professor, William R.
and Norma B. Harvey Library, Hampton University, Hampton, VA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The circulation librarian supervises the maintenance of the main
academic library's general collection of circulating books and
reserved services, coordinates the reciprocal borrowing arrangements
of Hampton University students, faculty, and staff with the Virginia
Tidewater Consortium of Higher Education member libraries. The
incumbent also assists with collection development and maintenance,
basic reference services, and library instruction. The circulation
librarian supervises educational support staff, recommends long-
range planning and development to the library director, and
actively seeks ways to attract outside funding. This position is
a full-time, permanent, tenure-track position. The incumbent is
expected to serve on committees as assigned or elected at the
local, university, and library levels and participate in university
required functions such as opening convocation and commencement in
full academic regalia.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program and 3 years professional
experience at the college or university level. Desired background
includes familiarity with library automation, office application
software, copyright and fair use guidelines as they relate to
reserve materials, and superviosry experience. Strong communication
skills required.
BENEFITS:
Life and health insurance, dental and other health care
programs, annual and sick leave, and TIAA/CREF retirement.
SALARY: $30,000.
APPLICATION:
Send letter of interest, a current resume, and the names, telephone
numbers, and addresses of 3 professional references to:
Library Director, Harvey Library, 130 E. Tyler St., Hampton, VA 23668
Hampton University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.
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From: Paul MacLean <maclean@uno.cc.geneseo.edu>
Subject: SUNY Geneseo seeking ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR and
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIAN
The State University of New York at Geneseo is a public,
nationally-recognized, liberal arts college situated in the Finger Lakes
region. The College Libraries seek candidates for the following
positions:
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
SUNY Geneseo is seeking a highly-motivated, experienced and innovative
administrator to coordinate implementation, management and assessment of
public services and staff development within rapidly evolving academic
libraries.
Responsibilities: Work closely with director, branch library manager and
public service department heads; continue major commitment to forge
closer relationships between the Libraries and academic departments;
expand library instruction program and coordinate beginning effort to
provide remote reference services to faculty and students. Assist
director to secure government grants, private foundation support and
industry partnerships.
Candidates must possess strong dedication to service excellence, and
proven supervisory skills in areas such as reference, library
instruction, circulation/reserve, ILL/document delivery and staff
development.
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum three years
successful experience in public services; well-developed skills in
project management, personnel supervision and oral/written communication.
Strong preference: demonstrated effective integration of information
technologies within public services; evidence of creativity, initiative,
and commitment to the academic library as a teaching institution.
Salary range: $50,000-$55,000, depending upon experience. 12-month,
administrative position. Good benefits package.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (IT) LIBRARIAN
The SUNY Geneseo College Libraries have an opening for an energetic and
innovative Instructional Technology Librarian to work within the rapidly
evolving, highly service-oriented campus libraries. Responsibilities
will include integrating computer applications and technologies within
the Libraries' teaching/learning program and environment.
Responsibilities: This librarian will support other instructional
librarians in the development of new teaching methods, the creation of
digital learning materials, and the use of presentation software and
Web-based tutorials. IT Librarian will also work to integrate the
Libraries' instructional program with activities in its electronic
reference are a (45 workstations) and teaching lab (20 workstations),
including supervision of student technical assistants who help users in
these areas.
IT Librarian will assist in the development and management of College
Libraries' electronic information resources, such as the Libraries' Web
site, local Web-based resources, electronic reserves, and digital-imaging
projects.
Position also calls for participation in an extensive library instruction
program and providing periodic reference desk coverage. Limited weekend
hours required.
Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, working knowledge of HTML. Highly desired:
demonstrated expertise in developing instructional Web pages, experience
with computer-assisted-instruction and multimedia technologies.
Familiarity with TCP/IP, Windows 95/NT and UNIX desired. Previous
employment providing reference and library instruction in an academic
library, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in providing
responsive and creative user services preferred.
Rank: Senior Assistant Librarian. Salary range: $31,000-$36,000,
depending upon experience. Twelve-month contract, tenure-track position
with attractive benefits package. Initial appointment is two years.
This is a faculty position with attendant expectations for professional
competence, service and scholarship.
Persons interested in either position should submit letter of
application, resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of three
professional references to Ed Rivenburgh, Director of College Libraries,
SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454.
Additional information regarding the College Libraries is available at
http://www.geneseo.edu/~library/ AA/EOE. Women and minorities
encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin July 20, and
continue until filled.
Ed Rivenburgh
Milne Library/SUNY Geneseo Tel: (716) 245-5591
1 College Circle Fax: (716) 245-5003
Geneseo, NY 14454-1498 edr@geneseo.edu
