ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Faculty Vacancy
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment for the
following academic position:

RANK AND DISCIPLINE

QUALIFICATIONS

RANK:  Associate Librarian

POSITION:  Associate Director for Public Services

The University at Albany, SUNY, invites applications and nominations for
the position of Associate Director for Public Services. The Associate
Director provides leadership and coordination and ensures the overall
operational effectiveness of the Information Commons and all other
public services, including Reference, Instruction,
Circulation/ILL/Document Delivery, The Interactive Media Center, and the
Dewey Graduate Library. As a member of the senior administrative group,
the Associate Director shares responsibility for developing and
implementing the mission, goals and broad policy directions for the
University Libraries.

Reporting to the Dean and Director of Libraries, the Associate Director
for Public Services directly supervises 5 department heads in a division
with a total staff of 47 permanent employees plus student assistants.
Responsibilities include: managing divisional departments; measuring and
assessing outcomes of divisional activities; proactively planning for
improved services; collaborating with the campus' Information Technology
Services to further the development of the Information Commons; and
advising and mentoring junior faculty. The successful candidate will be
a creative, collegial, energetic and experienced senior administrator
with a record of leadership and innovation. S/he will demonstrate
knowledge about best practices and current trends in academic library
public services and commitment to continual professional development
through scholarly research, presentations and participation in
professional associations.

Required - Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited
institution and from a college or university accredited by a U. S.
Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting
organization.  Demonstrated successful, progressively responsible,
experience developing and managing user-focused services in an academic
or research library. Evidence of: excellent leadership and management
skills; flexibility; successful experience managing projects and
supervising and motivating staff; strong vision for the future of public
services; and excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written
communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use library and office
computer applications and knowledge of emerging technologies in higher
education settings. All applicants must address in their cover letter
their commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action and their
ability to work with a culturally diverse population. All applicants
must also meet the University Libraries' criteria (including publication
and professional service) for appointment at the academic faculty rank
of Associate Librarian.  Preferred: Experience working in a public
institution and unionized environment. Demonstrated ability to author
and manage Web pages.

TERMS & BENEFITS:  Calendar year appointment and tenure-track position;
sick leave and annual leave at 1.25 days each per month; health
insurance, dental, vision and prescription coverage.  TIAA/CREF or New
York State Employees' Retirement available (employee contribution rate
3%).

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY E-MAIL TO:  azrl@uamail.albany.edu

Please include the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers
of three references in addition to your resume and cover letter.
Finalists will be asked to submit official transcripts and to present on
a specific topic to all library personnel.

SALARY:

To Be Determined

APPLY TO:

Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee
Library Personnel Officer
University at Albany - LI 111
State University of New York
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222

STARTING DATE:

August 2008

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin on May 19, 2008 and continue until the
position is filled.

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Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee

Library Personnel Officer

University Libraries - LI 111

University at Albany, SUNY

1400 Washington Avenue

Albany, New York 12222

(518) 442-3574 phone

(518) 442-3567 fax