Please excuse cross-postings. This message is being posted to multiple lists. State University of New York at Oswego Coordinator of Collection Development Penfield Library at the State University of New York at Oswego announces the opening of a 12-month tenure track position for an innovative/experienced librarian/administrator to provide leadership as Coordinator of Collection Development. Appointment will be made at either Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian level. Review Date: Review of applications will begin May 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary: Salary commensurate with experience. Date of Appointment: August 1, 2007 Description of Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful planning, organization, policy development, implementation and direction of collection management and scholarly communication initiatives in a rapidly changing environment with an emphasis on learner-focused services. This position coordinates training and evaluation of the content management responsibilities of 15 liaison librarians to assure the ongoing high quality of collections in all disciplines. The position reports to the Library Director and is a member of the Library’s Senior Management Advisory Group. Additional responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Prepares and monitors a collection budget of $500,000+ • In collaboration with liaison librarians, develops and maintains collection development policies and library resource webpages • Interprets/communicates collection issues and procedures effectively to library users and library staff • Approves electronic resources, standing orders and serials along with the Library Director • In coordination with liaison librarians, oversees the assessment of collections for accreditation, program reviews, new curriculum proposals and emerging academic programs • Periodically initiates reviews of the library’s collections to ensure that intellectual content being provided meets the Library’s and the College’s mission • In collaboration with Library Systems and Technical Services staff, prepares collection analysis reports and forecasts collection needs and trends • Represents the Library on appropriate SUNY, state and regional committees that promote collaborative collection development among libraries; Chairs an internal Collection Development Workgroup and represents the Library on the College’s Undergraduate Curriculum Council • Serves as liaison to one or more selected disciplines, including provision of instruction services to these disciplines; Fills in as liaison for various disciplines on a temporary basis as needed • Participates in provision of reference service, including limited evening/weekend hours • Participates in scholarly and service activities as required for tenure/promotion Required Qualifications: • MLS from an ALA accredited program • Minimum of three years of innovative leadership experience in a collection development role in an academic or large public library • Strong leadership/decision-making skills • Ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding environment using well developed organizational, managerial and both oral and written communication skills • Ability to mentor, train and evaluate librarians in collection management and liaison activities • Experience planning collection budgets and developing budget reports and projections • Demonstrable understanding of trends in scholarly communications with knowledge of current trends in collection development facing academic libraries Preferred Qualifications: • Second masters • Experience in assessing print and/or online collections • Flexibility and creativity working with faculty, staff and students • Reference experience • Classroom teaching experience To Apply: Submit a letter of application addressing qualifications, a copy of transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of at least three current professional references to Mary E. Bell, Library Director, #115 Penfield Library, State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126. Official transcripts are required prior to hiring. Description of Department: Penfield Library is committed to a program of innovative, learner centered service to students, faculty and staff at SUNY Oswego. With 16 full-time librarians, several part-time adjuncts and 18 full-time support staff, the Library provides a wide-range of resources and services. As one of 64 campuses sharing an ExLibris SUNY-wide Union Catalog, the Library supports extensive SFX connections, federated searching, electronic reserves and an array of electronic databases providing access to nearly 26,000 print and electronic journals. In addition to housing a monographs collection of over 475,000 bound volumes and 8,000+ electronic titles, the Library is also a partial depository for U.S. and New York State government documents. Penfield’s well-established liaison program provides support (including collection development, specialized reference, library instruction and regular communication) to faculty in the disciplines. Library staff are currently engaged in planning for extensive building renovations which will begin in 2008. Description of SUNY Oswego: Founded in 1861, the State University of New York at Oswego is a public comprehensive institution located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. One of the "best northeastern colleges," Oswego offers its 8300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. We seek exceptional new faculty and professional staff committed to teaching, on-going scholarly and creative work, and active engagement with their communities. Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu. SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, (315-312-2215). 9/28/06 -- Brian McDonald Serials Librarian Penfield Library 109A SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY 13126 ph: 315-312-3553 | fax: 315-312-3194 e: bmcdonal@oswego.edu
