Employment Opportunities in Southeastern NY

Organizations in the SENYLRC service area (Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties) who wish to list library jobs here should e-mail a copy of the job posting to jobposting@senylrc.org. It is the responsibility of the organization posting a job announcement to notify SENYLRC when a job search has ended.  We will keep the job posted for one month or until contacted by the library, whichever comes first.  

Job seekers, if you are in doubt about the status of an announcement, please contact the organization advertising the job.

State Librarian, Albany, NY

The New York State Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education are seeking an experienced and innovative individual to serve as Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and State Librarian. The incumbent will lead the operations of the New York State Library, a component of the Office of Cultural Education (www.oce.nysed.gov) within the New York State Education Department (www.nysed.gov). The successful candidate will have proven leadership qualities; demonstrate vision and the capacity to execute policy for library services in a rapidly changing information management, electronic and digital environment; be able to operate within a complex and dynamic atmosphere and work collaboratively with diverse, often divergent, interest groups.

The NYS Library provides information and library services through its Research Library and the Division of Library Development. Supervising the Director of the Research Library and the Director of the Division of Library Development, the State Librarian will have oversight responsibility for a $13.4 million operating budget, 180 employees, over 20 million collections items and nearly $100 million in State and federal aid to libraries. The incumbent will recommend legislation for the Board of Regents to present to the State Legislature, regulations to govern the operation of State-aided library programs and policies to move library services to higher levels.

One of the largest research libraries in North America, the NYS Research Library is the only state library which is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The Library’s holdings include a significant manuscript and rare book collection, as well as holdings in a wide variety of formats, including paper, microform, digital and electronic records. It is also a Federal Depository and Patent Library; has the responsibility for the acquisition, distribution and maintenance of New York State documents; and is a regional library for the blind and visually impaired in New York’s 55 upstate counties.

The Division of Library Development provides leadership and technical assistance to New York’s 73 library systems through a comprehensive program of State aid for public, school, academic and special library services. Staff experts work with librarians, trustees, school administrators, public officials and local leaders to solve problems and find new ways of making library services and resources available to their community. Library Development administers more than $100 million in State and federal aid to New York’s libraries and helps them to take full advantage of federal and private funding programs like E-rate telecommunications discounts and Gates Library Foundation grants.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a Master’s in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school and at least 10 years of post-degree professional experience such as a director of a major library system; director of a comprehensive university or research library; or in a management position in a state library agency or large public library. Candidates must have been active nationally, have and be able to communicate a vision for library services for the future and have a collaborative leadership style.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is in the exempt class, and the incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Education.

SALARY: $133,506-$146,927

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:
Ms. Gayle Bowden
Director, Human Resources Management
Box OCE CG-683
NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Albany, NY 12234
Fax (518) 486-5631
E-mail: cgraves2@mail.nysed.gov

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

(posted 6/24/08)

Collection Development Librarian, Vassar College

Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Vassar College seeks a dynamic, service-oriented and innovative librarian to provide leadership and vision for the development of its library collections. Reporting to the Library Director, the Collection Development Librarian will be responsible for the oversight of a 2.6 million dollar budget for collections in support of the College's educational mission, balancing the role of librarians and faculty expertise in the collection development process. The CDL will be responsible for developing a robust strategy for the cultivation and management of a balanced library collection as well as for setting collection development policies and goals and implementing ongoing collection assessment. As part of this mission, the CDL will be responsible for reviewing and strengthening the existing librarian liaison program. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to work with existing consortia and forge new collaborative partnerships that will assist Vassar in providing the best resources to its community. An essential part of the work of the Collection Development Librarian will include working as part of a team and collaborating with other professional partners within the library and at the College. Additionally, the incumbent will be asked to serve on the reference desk and teach in the library instruction program.

Qualifications:
Specialized advanced degree or equivalent; doctorate or equivalent degree preferred. MLS or equivalent degree highly desired. Two to three years experience in an academic library performing collection development and/or acquisitions responsibilities or directly related experience essential. Other essential skills include: excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to display imagination, ingenuity and humor in solving problems and working with people. We are seeking a candidate who understands the importance of the library collection in the academic life of the College. The successful candidate will have both an in-depth knowledge of the disciplines that constitute the liberal arts as well as demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues and best practices in academic library collection development, scholarly communications and assessment.

To Apply:
Please visit us on the web at https://employment.vassar.edu/. To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. (Word or PDF format required.) Please include your salary requirements in your cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Vassar is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave.
Poughkeepsie
New York 12604
(845)437-5820. x6820
careers@vassar.edu

(posted 6/12/08)

As one of the world's premier oncology centers, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The close collaboration between our physicians and scientists is one of our unique strengths, enabling us to provide patients with the best care available today as we work to discover more effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer in the future. Our education programs train future physicians and scientists, and the knowledge and experience they gain at Memorial Sloan-Kettering has an impact on cancer treatment and the biomedical research community around the world.

The MSKCC Library is rapidly evolving to a state-of-the-art facility and virtual library to support physicians, health care professionals, researchers and students. Only those candidates who embrace a challenging environment and can support their team members who often work under pressure and tight deadlines need apply.

In this position, you will provide personalized information services to their assigned research or clinical team and function as their team's point of contact for library services, and work within the client's environment to better understand their activities. Additionally, you will proactively support our users via client consultation and customized teaching and training. You will conduct effective reference transactions online and support consultation services in the Main Library, Rockefeller Research Laboratories (RRL) Building and the CyberLibrary Café located in the Zuckerman Research Center. Additionally, you will develop interactive web-based learning modules and support a variety of virtual information resources including web site content, web-based tutorials, and Web 2.0 technologies, and proactively initiate training in a variety of formats and understand how to develop and implement a successful blended learning strategy.

To qualify, you must have a Master's degree in Library Science or a related degree plus 5 years library experience in reference services in a professional position and clinical medical librarian experience or related-work experience in a health sciences environment. You must also have a proven record of success in applying effective teaching strategies and technologies to deliver information services to healthcare professionals, students, and administrators and experience instructing adult learners and skilled in using web technologies to organize, filter, and evaluate information. Personal computer proficiency and knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice resources in a clinical setting required. You must be able to demonstrate a strong background in the use of information management tools, and analytical and searching skills.

We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement. Please apply on-line at www.mskcc.org and reference job #015568. EOE/AA.

(posted 6/3/08)

Librarian, The Astor Home for Children

The Astor Home for Children seeks a creative, innovative, flexible, and highly customer service-oriented librarian for a full-time position to start immediately. The Astor Library is a member of SENYLRC and has OPACs for the professional and children’s libraries. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of a special library and a children’s library, which includes providing high quality information services to the teachers, clinicians and staff plus library services to a special education student population.

Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS or MSIS required; Public Library or School Media Specialist Certification; two years of previous library experience; demonstrated ability to assume responsibility and work independently; knowledge of and experience in various aspects of library management.

Benefits: school recess including holidays. 4 personal days, 1 sick day per month accruable to 150 days. Fully paid life, long term disability and individual dental. Available medical plan, Empire Plan, both individual and family for nominal employee contribution.

HISTORY: The Astor Home for Children was established in response to an initiative of the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene to create a residential treatment program for children that would reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization of children.

Astor is committed to providing high quality treatment and child development services for youngsters and their families in the least restrictive setting and at the earliest possible point of intervention. Today, the agency operates a wide range of community-based behavioral health treatment programs as well as early childhood development and parenting programs at multiple locations in Dutchess County and in the Bronx, New York.

Astor values a collaborative approach to service development and delivery. The services we provide today are the response to identified needs in the communities where they are located and are often delivered in partnership with other service providers such as schools, BOCES, day care providers, foster care agencies, shelters, etc. Astor services are available to all for whom they are appropriate without regard to race, creed, gender, or national origin.

Replies can be emailed to: careers@astorservices.org or faxed to: 845-876-2020.

Contact Information:
The Astor Home For Children
Human Resources
6339 Mill Street
Rhinebeck, New York 12572
(845) 871-1000

(posted 5/29/08)

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