[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Head of Reference and Instruction

[HEYDUKH at oneonta.edu]

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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

COLLEGE AT ONEONTA

 

HEAD OF REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION 

(SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN/ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN)

 

Milne Library at SUNY College at Oneonta seeks a creative leader with
outstanding management skills and strong customer service orientation to
head the Reference and Instruction Department. This is a 12-month,
tenure-track position with salary commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Planned start date:  April 1, 2008.  For additional
information about the College, please see the College's home page at
http://www.oneonta.edu <http://www.oneonta.edu/> , or visit
http://chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/2557.htm

Responsibilities:  Develop and implement policies and procedures for the
organization, operation, and assessment of reference and instruction
services; oversee the development of the library's web site and the
collection of print and electronic reference sources; assume a major
role in identifying and implementing emerging technologies and
incorporating best practices into reference services; work in
partnership with IT staff to propose and develop collaborative services
for the newly created Learning Commons at SUNY Oneonta; supervise and
coordinate the work of 6 librarians and several support staff;
participate actively in reference, including some nights and weekends,
library instruction, and collection development activities.
Qualifications Required:  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited
program; at least five years of professional experience providing
reference services; evidence of strong supervisory and management
skills; demonstrated command of print and electronic reference sources;
excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; teaching
experience.  Preferred:  Progressively more responsible managerial
experience in an academic library; experience providing reference
service in an academic setting; demonstrated fluency with current and
emerging library technologies; demonstrated skills in using data for
assessing and enhancing public services; experience in a Learning
Commons environment.  To Apply:  Send letter of application, curriculum
vitae, names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional
references to:  Ms. Kay Benjamin, Chair, Search Committee, Box W7,
#1048-X, Milne Library, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY  13820.  For other
employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at:
http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/employment.

 

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community.  Please visit our
website on diversity at:  www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp.
Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.  Women, persons of
color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.