Position: University at Buffalo

[Marilyn K. Moody]

Educational Technology Librarian

The University at Buffalo (UB) Libraries seek a dynamic, experienced
librarian for the newly created position of Educational Technology Librarian
in a newly created facility, the Educational Technology Center (ETC).  This
position offers an opportunity for an important leadership role in the
University at Buffalo's efforts to further integrate information technology
and resources into the curriculum.

This individual will play an important leadership role in the University's
efforts to further integrate technology and information resources into the
curriculum.  A major push in this area occurs this year, in UB's
Student-Initiated Computer Access Program (Access99).  This program
encourages every entering freshman to have personal access to a computer,
outside of University public computing sites, so that faculty can assign
computer-intensive work and design courses using multimedia and Web-based
instruction methods, for both in-class and asynchronous applications.  

Such information technology (IT) development on the part of the faculty is
being supported by the establishment of the new ETC in the University
Libraries.  The ETC will be a curricular research and development facility
to train faculty and other instructors in IT applications, and to develop
IT-intensive courses.  The following is an extract from the Mission
Statement of the ETC:

	The short-term goal of the ETC is to shape the University's curricular
	interface to meet the demands of Access99.  The long-term goal is 
	to produce a critical mass of IT-based courses that will permanently
	change the learning environment at UB.  We will pursue these goals
	concurrently.  The ETC will thus help develop specific courses,
	enhance general IT literacy among the faculty, and collect and 
	coordinate various efforts across campus.  It will become the nodal
	point for our IT energies.

The new Educational Technology Librarian will have an office inside the ETC,
and will work with the ETC director across administrative and institutional
lines with a wide variety of faculty, librarians, computing professionals,
and senior administrators to carry out the mission of the Center.  The
Librarian will be part of the faculty of the University Libraries and will
report to the Libraries Director's Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist faculty in integrating new strategies for teaching and learning using
present and emerging information and instructional technologies.

Consult with faculty on integrating electronic information resources into
courses, including creating guides, tutorials, and bibliographies.

Encourage, develop, and support faculty projects using multimedia and
information technology in classroom teaching.

Assist curriculum development teams in identifying appropriate information
resources, and participate in the creation and ongoing development of course
and instructional Web sites.

Coordinate the activities of other librarians collaborating on ETC projects.

Design, coordinate, and present training programs for faculty and staff.

Identify, evaluate, and recommend information technology software and
hardware based on user-defined needs and currently available technology. 
This includes software in support of Web-based technologies, graphic design
software, scanning software, course management software, and digitizing
hardware such as scanners.  Requires knowledge of and experience with the
use of a variety of software programs.

Supervise graduate students, student assistants, and other staff working
with the Center.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the techniques for assessing the impact
of technology use on teaching and learning, and familiarity with current
research on the effectiveness of various uses of technology.

Assume responsibility for ETC daily operations in the absence of the ETC
director.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited or ALA-affiliated program.

Minimum of five years of experience in higher education.

Evidence of highly developed communication, organizational, and
interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively convey complex technical
concepts to lay persons.

Familiarity with HTML and Web authoring tools in a primarily Wintel
environment.

QUALIFICATIONS - Desired

Educational background or experience in teaching, training, and/or learning
styles.

Interest in pedagogical issues. 

Demonstrable record of experience in using a range of instructional
technologies.

Flexibility and adaptability in changing circumstances, and skill at
fostering change.

RANK AND SALARY:

Tenure track (faculty status) ; appointment at the rank of Senior Assistant
Librarian (salary minimum $38,000) or Associate Librarian (salary minimum
$45,000).  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For more information, consult the following Web sites:

University at Buffalo Libraries
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries

Educational Technology Center
http://www.etc.buffalo.edu  

UB offers a generous benefits program:  Optional retirement programs
including TIAA/CREF, optional health coverage programs, 15-21 days vacation
per year, and more.

Please send letter of application and resume including the names of at least
three references to:

                Kenneth Hood
	    Human Resources Officer
                University Libraries
                State University of New York at Buffalo
                432 Capen hall
                Buffalo, New York   14260-1625

Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue
until an appointment is made.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

No person in whatever relationship with the University at Buffalo shall be
subject to discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, disablity,
national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran
status.  




The University at Buffalo Libraries
     
        
      The University Libraries provide collections of over 3 million volumes
and access to numerous electronic information resources.  With seven major
units (including Health Sciences and Law) and two branches, the library
system subscribes to over 22,357 serials and periodicals, has 4.4 million
microforms, government documents and extensive electronic resources. 
Students and faculty are served in the Libraries by over 116 professional
staff, 76 support staff, and student assistants.  The BISON online
information system is web-based at http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries.  We
are members of the Association of Research Libraries.

        The University at Buffalo is New York's largest State University
Center with an enrollment of over 24,000 students.  A member of the
prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), the University at
Buffalo offers a broad range of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree
programs.  It is located on two major campuses.  The South Campus with its
ivy-covered edifices is located within the city and has been redesigned and
renovated as a major medical research center.  The North Campus, a few miles
away in Amherst, is a massive complex of academic buildings, art centers,
sports arenas and stadiums.  The North Campus "academic spine" provides a
one-mile complex of buildings, completely enclosed from the elements. 
Shuttle service connects the campuses.

      Buffalo is New York State's second largest metropolitan area with a
population exceeding 1.25 million.  It is a vibrant city with a lively
theater district, important art collections, several institutions of higher
education, an outstanding symphony orchestra, and an active, national league
sports scene.  A rapid transit system connects the South Campus with the
downtown area the waterfront, sports arenas, theaters, and other cultural
venues.