Position Announcement, College of Staten Island/CUNY Wilma Jones 02 Oct 1997 18:11 UTC
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)