Position Announcement: Information Literacy Librarian (NY)

[gordon.muir at plattsburgh.edu]

Date sent:  16-NOV-1999 12:37:35 
Information Literacy Librarian / Coordinator Information Literacy Program

Plattsburgh State University of New York

   The Division of Library and Information Services at Plattsburgh State 
University invites applications for a newly created Information Literacy 
Librarian position. This position is responsible for the continuing 
development of Plattsburgh's outstanding information instruction program 
that began in 1979. The core feature of the current program is a required 
one-credit component of General Education. The integration of information 
literacy across the curriculum is presently a key initiative of the 
College's strategic plan. This position will play a leadership role in 
program planning and implementation. The successful candidate will bring 
experience, energy and vision to the collaborative work of infusing 
information literacy concepts and skills throughout the college 
curriculum.

   The Information Literacy Librarian joins a team of librarians 
currently engaged in an active and diverse information literacy program 
that is already experimenting with new integrated information literacy 
approaches. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape a 
new program in conjunction with other campus initiatives, including a 
review of General Education, a growing emphasis on instructional 
technology, and an expanding distance learning program. This position 
also participates in the core responsibilities of librarians: 
instruction, reference desk service, collection development and 
programmatic group work. Successful candidates will have an interest 
in integrating information technologies and a willingness to 
participate with new distance learning programs.

Required Qualifications: A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited 
institution or foreign equivalent. Academic library experience that 
includes a minimum of four years of active participation in an 
information literacy/library instruction program; demonstrated ability 
to assume a leadership role in information literacy; demonstrated 
knowledge of current information literacy theory and practice; 
demonstrated success as an instructor of information literacy; 
commitmentment to group decision-making; thorough familiarity with 
academic environments; successful experience in working with 
classroom faculty; outstanding interpersonal, communication and 
organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with planning and implementing an 
information literacy program; experience with group work; scholarly 
contributions to the literature of information literacy; active 
involvement in professional information literacy activities.

Salary & Benefits: $40,000 minimum, academic rank commensurate with 
experience; tenure track position.

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

Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 1, 1999 and will 
continue until position is filled. Please submit cover letter, resume, 
and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:
	Chair, Search Committee (PJ#2360-LST)
	c/o Human Resources
	Plattsburgh State University of New York
	101 Broad Street
	Plattsburgh, NY 12901
	Fax: (518) 564-5060

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||  Gordon D. Muir		     Associate Librarian           ||
||  Feinberg Library 329             (518) 564-5304 (voice)        ||
||  Plattsburgh State University     (518) 564-5209 (fax)          ||
||  2 Draper Avenue		     gordon.muir at plattsburgh.edu   ||
||  Plattsburgh, NY 12901	      			           ||
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