Position Openings - Plattsburgh State University of New York

[MUIRGD at SPLAVA.CC.PLATTSBURGH.EDU]

Date sent:  14-FEB-1999 16:34:12 

Plattsburgh State University of New York
Library & Information Services
http://www.plattsburgh.edu

The Division of Library and Information Services at Plattsburgh State 
University invites applications and nominations for THREE positions in 
Feinberg Library. We seek individuals who place a premium on initiative, 
creativity, and commitment to working in a shared-decision making group 
environment. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES are shared by Feinberg Librarians: 
instruction, service at the reference desk, collection development and 
liaison to academic departments, and divisional programmatic group work. 
Individuals with experience in multicultural and multiracial settings are 
particularly encouraged to apply. These are faculty positions with attendant 
expectations for professional competence, service and scholarship.

Library and Information Services comprises Feinberg Library, computer 
support services, campus information systems, media services, and 
instructional technology. The division is user-centered and highly respected 
for its automation, instruction initiatives and patron services.


INFORMATION LITERACY LIBRARIAN (PJ#2276-LST)

Description: Provides leadership and coordination of the library's 
outstanding information literacy programs including developing and planning 
for the implementation of information literacy across the curriculum, a key 
initiative in the College's Strategic Plan. The library's current program 
consists of a one-credit course that is part of the General Education 
program, course-related instruction, and network and applications instruction. 
This position, along with the Instruction Services Group, is responsible for 
developing an overall cohesive instruction program, developing assessment 
tools and methodologies, keeping library faculty apprised of new directions 
and pedagogy in information literacy, and exploring applications of 
technology to the information literacy program. Core Responsibilities as 
described above also apply. Reports to the Dean of Library & Information 
Services.

Qualifications: Required: A Master's degree from an ALA accredited 
institution; academic library experience which includes active participation 
in an information literacy program; demonstrated knowledge of current 
information literacy theory and practice; demonstrated success as an 
instructor of information literacy; outstanding interpersonal, communication 
and organizational skills. Preferred: Experience with planning, implementing 
and assessing information literacy programs; experience with group work; 
scholarly contributions to the literature of information literacy.
	
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track 
appointment. Minimum salary: $38,000; rank commensurate with experience.
	

INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN (PJ#2274-LST)

Description: An excellent opportunity for a new librarian interested in 
issues of instruction and information literacy. Works with the Information 
Literacy Librarian and the Instruction Services Group in planning, program 
development, implementation, teaching and assessment of the information 
literacy program. Core Responsibilities as explained above also apply.

Qualifications: Required: A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited 
institution (to be completed by August 15, 1999), an interest in information 
literacy and teaching, an interest in exploring applications of technologies
to information literacy (e.g. web-course development) and outstanding 
interpersonal and communication skills. 
	
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track 
position at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian. Salary: $36,000. 


PATRON SERVICES LIBRARIAN (PJ#2275-LST)
		 
Description: Provides leadership and coordination for the operations of the 
Library Patron Services unit (circulation, electronic media and print 
reserves, stack maintenance for all collections, and tours). Oversees the 
activities of two part-time evening/weekend professionals and four full-time 
staff who manage operations at three public desks staffed by 70 students. 
This position, along with the Patron Services Group, is responsible for 
developing programmatic initiatives and planning for all areas of patron 
services within the Library and Information Services division, including 
computing services and media services. Expansion of electronic reserve and 
migration to a new automated circulation system are current initiatives. 
Core Responsibilities as described above also apply. Reports to the Dean of 
Library and Information Services.

Qualifications: Required: A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited 
institution; significant experience in an automated circulation environment; 
demonstrated management/supervisory experience; knowledge of database 
management; an ability to seek new ways to expand access to on-campus and 
distance students, faculty and staff; and a demonstrated commitment to 
public service and an understanding of user needs.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, twelve-month, tenure track 
position. Minimum salary: $38,000; rank commensurate with experience.

Applications from women and minority candidates are especially welcomed.  
Plattsburgh State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity 
employer.

Plattsburgh State University is a comprehensive institution with 270 faculty 
and 5500 students. The college is located in the northeast corner of upstate 
New York in the historic and beautiful Lake Champlain Valley nestled between 
the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont. 
Accessible by air, rail and car, Plattsburgh is a one-hour drive from Lake 
Placid, NY; Burlington, VT; and Montreal, Canada.

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 1999 and continue until 
positions are filled.  Please send cover letter, vita and names and 
telephone numbers of three current references to:
		Chair, Search Committee PJ#_______-LST
		c/o Personnel, Plattsburgh State University of New York
		101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY  12901-2681
		Fax#  (518) 564-4600

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||  Gordon D. Muir		     Associate Librarian 	       ||
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||  Plattsburgh State University     (518) 564-5209 (fax)              ||
||  2 Draper Avenue		     Muirgd at splava.cc.plattsburgh.edu  ||
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