Chief Librarian

The College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief
Librarian and Chair of the Library Department.  The Chief Librarian is
appointed by the College President and reports to the
Provost/Vice-President for Academic Affairs.  He/she is responsible
for strengthening the Library in the academic life of the College
through leadership and administration of the Library's operation.  In
addition, the Chief Librarian is expected to play a leadership role in
the continuing development of the campus approach to educational
technology and the digital library.  He/she is expected to be active
in seeking outside funding through grants and other forms of support.

CSI is a senior college located on a 204-acre campus.  The Library is
equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the delivery of library
services.  Holdings consist of 198,000 volumes, 1,450 periodical
subscriptions, 700 microform subscriptions, CD-ROM databases, digital
resources, and media materials in many formats.  An active library
instruction program serves approximately 12,000 students in associate,
baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs.

Requirements: an ALA accredited MLS; a second master's degree (a
doctorate is preferred); substantial library administrative
experience, including experience in planning, personnel, and budget; a
clear vision and understanding of the evolving role of the academic
library in an integrated electronic environment; a record of scholarly
and professional achievement that will qualify the individual for a
senior faculty appointment in the Library Department; demonstrated
ability to work with others within a collaborative and collegial
administrative framework; commitment to a high level of information
services to students, staff, and faculty, including a broad program of
library instruction; effective oral and written communication skills;
a commitment to academic excellence and educational opportunity.

To start: July 1, 1998.  Rank: Associate Professor: $46,673 -
$70,064; Professor: $58,084 - $82,650.  The committee will begin
reviewing applications December 1, 1997 and the search will remain
open until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter
that addresses the requirements defined above, a current curriculum
vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least
three references to:

Chief Librarian Search Committee
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost
College of Staten Island/CUNY
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island NY 10314

E-mail: dileo@postbox.csi.cuny.edu
EEO/AA/ADA employer

Wilma P.L. Jones
Acting Chief Librarian
College of Staten Island Library
City University of New York
2800 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314-6600
(718) 982-4024 (tel)
(718) 982-4002 (fax)