SUNY Geneseo seeking ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR and INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIAN

[Paul MacLean]

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 area (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 at geneseo.edu