[Asis-l] University at Albany Libraries, Vacancy Announcement

[Anna Radkowski-Lee]

OLE_LINK1OLE_LINK2           VACANCY NOTICE

ALB   UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY

           ALBANY, NEW YORK 

AL

                          

Director of University Libraries and Dean of Library Faculty

 

The University at Albany, State University of New York, invites nominations
and applications for the position of Director of University Libraries and
Dean of Library Faculty.  The University seeks an experienced, innovative
and dynamic leader to administer and manage the University Libraries and
function as an officer of the University, working with the Provost, Deans,
and policymaking councils to articulate plans for serving the educational
and research needs of Albany's students and faculty. 

 

Albany's University Libraries rank among the top 100 research libraries in
the United States with a total collection of 2.1 million volumes and include
the University Library on the main campus, the New Library, opened in
September 1999, which houses the Science Library, the M. E. Grenander
Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the Library's
Preservation Department, the Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public
Affairs and Policy on the downtown campus, and the Library Storage Center, a
closed library storage facility with a capacity of approximately 600,000
volumes.

 

The Dean and Director reports to the Provost and is a member of the Deans'
Council.  This 12-month position is available August 1, 2005. 

 

Successful applicants are required to possess an advanced degree in library
science from an ALA-accredited or equivalent program, and have a record of
scholarship and accomplishment appropriate to appointment at Librarian (the
equivalent rank of Professor.) Applicants must also have a minimum of five
years' experience in a research library setting. Also required is a record
of leadership, management and interpersonal skills as well as a strong
record of professional achievement - especially experience in planning and
applying contemporary and emerging technologies in higher education
settings.

 

Applicants are required to have a successful record of leadership in
planning, developing, and managing library programs and services. He/she
must demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical role of the library
in a research university as well as the evolving nature of scholarly
communication and publishing. He/she must possess a vision of research
library services in the 21st century and the skills to advocate for and
communicate that vision. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to
equal opportunity and affirmative action and an ability to work with
culturally diverse populations

 

The preferred candidate will have experience at the director or
associate/assistant director level in research libraries. He/she should also
be able to demonstrate responsiveness to human resource issues and have
experience in fundraising and donor relations. Also preferred is a record of
successful collaboration with learning, teaching and information technology
services and experience in creative management of fiscal resources and
plans.

 

Review of applications will begin on March 1 and continue until the position
is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2005. Applications and
nominations should include a letter discussing relevant experiences and
accomplishments, a current resume, and contact information for at least four
professional references. Please submit print and electronic materials to:

Dr. Susan D. Phillips

Chair, Director of Libraries Search Committee

Education 212

University at Albany

1400 Washington Avenue

Albany, New York 12222

Phone: (518)442-4988

fax: (518)442-4953

email:  <mailto:deanphillips at uamail.albany.edu>
deanphillips at uamail.albany.edu

 

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

 

The University at Albany is one of four University Centers within the
state-wide SUNY system. Established in 1844 and designated a University
Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at
Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate
education, research and public service engages 17,000 diverse students in
nine schools and colleges across 3 campuses.  Located in
<http://www.albany.org/> Albany, NY - New York State's capital - the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

 

Albany's University Libraries rank among the top 100 research libraries in
the United States.  They are a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at the University, serving a campus community of 20,000 students,
faculty and staff, and a broader regional, national and international
community.   The Libraries employ a dynamic and knowledgeable staff of 132
FTE and 200 part-time student assistants to provide excellent services to a
campus community that makes heavy demands on these services.  Collections
total 2.1 million cataloged volumes and the Libraries offer a full spectrum
of resources, from rare books and manuscripts to an array of electronic
resources.  Librarians work closely with teaching faculty to offer a varied
program of user education and information literacy instruction. 

 

The University Library on the main campus is a large 175,000 square feet, 4
story building providing seats for 1,660.  It is open 109 hours a week.  It
contains several electronic library classrooms and laboratories, a 60 seat
computer user room, a large electronic reference area, and an Interactive
Media Center. 

 

The New Library, opened in September 1999, also on the main campus adds
143,000 net square feet of space to the University Libraries and houses a
technologically advanced, 400,000 volume Science Library, the M. E.
Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the Library's
Preservation Department.  It is adjacent to the Library Storage Center, a
closed library storage facility with a capacity of approximately 800,000
volumes.

 

The Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy on the
downtown campus contains approximately 130,000 volumes and serves the
graduate schools of Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Welfare
and Information Science and Policy located on that campus.  

 

The University Libraries use the Ex Libris ALEPH system and are fully
automated.  Minerva, the Libraries' online catalog contains information on
all cataloged holdings and is Internet accessible.  The Libraries provide an
extensive array of electronic and networked resources and Web-accessible
services.  They are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the
Center for Research Libraries, SUNYConnect and the New York State Higher
Education Initiative.  

 

For further information, visit the University at Albany Libraries website at
<http://www.library.albany.edu/> http://www.library.albany.edu.

 
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