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.

Curtin Memorial Library, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY

Instruction and Reference Services Librarian

Mount Saint Mary College seeks a creative, energetic, and self-motivated librarian to advance instruction and reference services at Curtin Memorial Library. Reporting to the library director, the Instruction and Reference Services Librarian is a campus and library leader in all aspects of information literacy instruction. Has primary responsibility for the library’s information literacy program, including course-related instruction in general education and discipline-based courses, student and faculty workshops, online tutorials, and research consultations. Designs and manages in-person and electronic reference service, including a new information commons. Develops and maintains web pages that support instruction and reference. Works closely with classroom faculty to promote instruction and reference service. Responsible for developing student learning outcomes and for assessing both instruction and reference. Supervises the curriculum library and its staff. Supervises part-time reference librarians. Works with campus offices outside the library to integrate information literacy into the college curriculum. Develops the reference collection and participates in collection development in assigned subject areas. Is expected to be professionally active and active in college service.

Required Qualifications

  • A master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in a college library.
  • A minimum of two years of recent academic reference experience.
  • A commitment to the goals of information literacy, a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, and demonstrated teaching ability.
  • The ability to design and manage responsive reference services in an information commons environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A “people person,” able to establish a quick rapport with students and faculty.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in higher education.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, best practices, and innovation in library services.
  • Flexibility in covering reference desk and instruction schedules.
  • Ability to meet performance guidelines established for library faculty.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with librarians and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in coordinating library instruction programs.
  • Experience in integrating information literacy into a general education program.
  • Experience in assessing information literacy learning outcomes.
  • Library liaison experience.
  • Experience in creating or maintaining web site content.

Appointment
This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. Strong benefits package including four weeks vacation and tuition benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.

Curtin Memorial Library at Mount Saint Mary College
Curtin Memorial Library is a learning-centered organization of five librarians and eight support staff whose focus is connecting students and faculty with information and ideas. Teaching and personal service are central to the library mission. Mount Saint Mary College is an independent, co-educational, comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the scenic Hudson River Valley, about 60 miles north of New York City. The college enrolls approximately 2,600 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Mount Saint Mary College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to a diverse campus community.

Application
Submit a letter of application, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references, along with the following:

  • A brief description of the information literacy sessions taught over the past two years
  • A few samples of instructional materials prepared (e.g., hand-outs, assignments, user guides, web pages, etc.)
  • Sample assessments of instruction or reference (if available)

Send these materials to:

Barbara Whitney Petruzzelli
Library Director
Curtin Memorial Library
Mount Saint Mary College
330 Powell Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
845/569-3601
petruzze@msmc.edu

Review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Candidates selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to make a 15-minute presentation to the search committee and library staff members on a research database, another electronic research tool, or an information literacy concept.

(posted 5/27/09)

Orange-Ulster BOCES School Library System Coordinator, Monroe, NY

Description:
The Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the School Library System program, which provides services to member libraries in 17 school districts and 36 non-public schools under the System's Plan of Service as approved by the BOCES Cooperative Board of Education and the New York State Education Department. Additionally, the Coordinator manages the Library Automation, Media Library, and Professional Reference Library cooperative services.

Qualifications:
NYS Certification as School Library/Media Specialist and minimum of three years experience as a School Library Media Specialist. NYS School District Leader certification or obtain within 3 years of appointment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Start date: Immediate

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please mail or fax with resume to:
Paul Strollo, Director
Harriman Learning Center
163 Harriman Heights Rd.
Monroe, NY 10950
Fax: 845 781-4364

(re-posted 5/27/09)

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