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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