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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/04/18

Applications Due03/31/18

Vacancy ID48240

AgencySUNY Cobleskill

TitlePublic Services & Outreach Librarian

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $50000 to $50000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schoharie

Street Address State Route 7

City Cobleskill

StateNY

Zip Code12043

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Information Studies from an ALA accredited program
2. Demonstrated experience in academic library public services
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Enthusiasm for integrating library experiences into the campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have:

1. Experience leading information literacy courses
2. Academic classroom teaching experience
3. Experience in instructional design
4. Demonstrated project management experience

Duties Description The Van Wagenen Library strives to make SUNY Cobleskill a better place to live, learn, and work in the information age by providing members of the campus community a welcoming environment, access to high-quality information, and the resources and skills to effectively discover, use, create, and share knowledge. Among the library's collection of resources are 62,000 books, 44 computers, 210 journal subscriptions, 30 full-text research databases, 3800 DVDs, CDs, and vinyl albums and 4 3-D printers.The library also houses a career development center, a writing center, and tutoring services.

This newly created librarian position will provide leadership for the public services of the Van Wagenen Library. The Public Services & Outreach Librarian will coordinate the circulation and reference services points and work creatively to partner with other campus areas to enhance the role of the library within the campus culture. The Public Services & Outreach Librarian is part of the reference team, with an active role in library instruction and the growing research consultation program. The Van Wagenen Library is undergoing an assessment and reflection period to set forth a plan to grow its services to specifically meet the needs of the Cobleskill student. This position will play a key role in this process.

Duties include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Oversight of the circulation services
2. Coordinate reference services and research consultation
3. Participate in information literacy instruction
4. Liaison with an academic area and also serve as a liaison with Student Development
5. Maintain current awareness of national standards, best practices and emerging trends related to information literacy, instructional design and educational technology

Additional Comments No emailed or hard copy application materials will be accepted. For official consideration and to apply online, please go to www.cobleskill.edu/hr and click on "Current Openings" to begin your application. Thank you.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 5182555423

Fax

Email Address humanresources@cobleskill.edu

Address

Street State Route 7

City Cobleskill

State NY

Zip Code 12043

 

Notes on ApplyingNo emailed or hard copy application materials will be accepted. For official consideration and to apply online, please go to www.cobleskill.edu/hr and click on "Current Openings" to begin your application. Thank you.

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