The following position is being re-posted with revised qualifications.
Please excuse cross-postings.

*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 immediately 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+
   - Coordinates the work of liaison librarians in developing and
   maintaining the library collections, collection development policies, and
   library resource web pages
   - 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
   - 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 professional experience in an academic or
   research library setting**
   - Minimum of two years in a leadership role at an academic or research
   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**
   - 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
   - Leadership experience in a collection development role
   - Experience planning collection budgets and developing budget reports
   and projections**
   - 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.
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Brian McDonald
Serials Librarian
Penfield Library 109A
SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY 13126
ph: 315-312-3553 | fax: 315-312-3194e: bmcdonal@oswego.edu