From jshaw@seahorse.ims.usm.edu Fri Jan 22 15:30:58 1999 Received: from mxu2.u.washington.edu (mxu2.u.washington.edu [140.142.32.9]) by lists.u.washington.edu (8.9.1+UW98.09/8.9.1+UW98.09) with ESMTP id PAA42900 for ; Fri, 22 Jan 1999 15:30:57 -0800 Received: from seahorse.ims.usm.edu (IDENT:root@seahorse.ims.usm.edu [131.95.211.10]) by mxu2.u.washington.edu (8.9.2+UW99.01/8.9.2+UW99.01) with ESMTP id PAA15032 for ; Fri, 22 Jan 1999 15:30:56 -0800 (PST) Received: from Joyce.ims.usm.edu ([131.95.211.91]) by seahorse.ims.usm.edu (8.8.7/8.8.7) with SMTP id SAA02466 for ; Fri, 22 Jan 1999 18:26:48 -0600 Received: by Joyce.ims.usm.edu with Microsoft Mail id <01BE462D.024C9AC0@Joyce.ims.usm.edu>; Fri, 22 Jan 1999 17:31:13 -0600 Message-ID: <01BE462D.024C9AC0@Joyce.ims.usm.edu> From: "Joyce M. Shaw" To: "'SLA Natural History Caucus'" Subject: FW: SEARCH EXTENDED - Coordinator, Science Library Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 17:31:12 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit >From another list: Subject: SEARCH EXTENDED - Coordinator, Science Library VACANCY NOTICE POSITION: Coordinator, Science Library RESPONSIBILITIES: The Science Library Coordinator provides leadership, administration and ensures the effectiveness of the services and operations of the Science Library and the Library Storage Facility. The Coordinator plans, designs, implements and evaluates electronic initiatives in cooperation with library and information systems colleagues, faculty and staff and works in a collaborative mode with a team-centered approach to problem-solving. As a member of the Library Policy Group, the Science Library Coordinator shares responsibility for developing and implementing the mission and goals and broad policy directions of the University Libraries and coordinating initiatives with Assistant Directors and library managers. With the senior administrative team, participates in leading the dynamic process of change in the transition to the digital library in a networked research environment. Reports to the Dean & Director of Libraries. Research, publication and service to the Libraries, university and profession are expected to satisfy criteria for continuing appointment and promotion. In addition, the Science Library Coordinator provides information and research strategy consultation for individual library users; serves as one of a team of network navigators and full-text experts for scientific electronic resources and Science Library staff instructor; provides individual and group instruction in use of these resources; works with subject consultants, faculty and students to develop instructional materials and services. The Coordinator evaluates and/or develops appropriate software interface for access tools and serves as Science Library liaison with the Library Systems Department. Participation in evening and weekend assignments will be expected. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Demonstrated successful experience in exercising leadership and management responsibilities in research libraries; broad knowledge of and proven expertise in public services, particularly in a digital/electronic environment; excellent teaching and communication skills; demonstrated analytical, interpersonal and supervisory skills; demonstrated ability to manage change. Desired: undergraduate degree in one of the science disciplines served by the library (biology, geology, etc.); experience in working in a science research library, working with information and networked technologies, and designing and creating web sites and pages. SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Salary minimum: Associate Librarian, $55,000. TERMS & BENEFITS: Twelve month appointment; sick leave and annual leave @ 1.25 days each per month; health insurance, major medical or Health Maintenance Organization. Social Security coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available (employee contribution rate = 3%). CAMPUS & COMMUNITY:The University at Albany is the oldest state chartered public institution of higher education in New York. Established in 1844, Albany celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1994. Designated as a University Center of the State University of New York, Albany has a broad mission of undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service. More than 16,000 students are enrolled in the eight degree-granting schools and colleges of the University, which is noted for its achievement of both diversity and excellence. The Albany area provides a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities. The University is located in New York's Capital Region, 150 miles north of New York City, 150 miles west of Boston. The Capital Region has a population of approximately 750,000. APPLY TO: Christine M. Travis, Library Personnel Officer University Libraries - UL-112 University at Albany State University of New York 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, New York 12222 DEADLINE: Review of letters of application and resumes will continue until February 26, 1999. Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references that may be contacted. THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER .