Position Announcement

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Library

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK:  Electronic Resources Librarian – Instructor  (tenure track)

The Library Department seeks a highly self-motivated, creative, skilled librarian to assume responsibility for our electronic resources and library management system.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for on-site management and assistance with library applications of technology
• Manage the library’s integrated library system (Aleph) and remote databases
• Troubleshoot problems with library-specific hardware and software
• Compile statistics from various sources for use in assessment 
• Continue to build the library’s web presence
• Participate in traditional instructional classes on and off-campus
• Provide traditional and virtual reference services
• Serve as liaison to one or more academic departments
• Be able to multitask and manage a complex workload in a timely manner
• Serve on department, division, and campus-wide committees
• Some evening and weekend hours required
• Perform additional assigned duties 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters’ degree in Library/Information Science from ALA accredited institution required
• Experience in academic library preferred
• Working knowledge of: 
  • Electronic resources and services
  • LMS and CMS
  • Website management and development
  • Standard mark-up language (XML and HTML)
• Familiarity and working knowledge with issues and trends related to library instructional and information services in an electronic environment
• Capable of working effectively as part of a team, as well as independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse community college population

POSITION EFFECTIVE:     Spring 2008

SALARY & BENEFITS:  Starting salary $52,545; excellent health and leave benefits.             

Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled

SEND COVER LETTER & RESUME TO:          

Director, Human Resources  
SUNY/Westchester Community College
Administration Building – Suite 111
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY  10595

FAX: (914) 606-7838    

Westchester Community College is committed to providing high-quality, low-cost, comprehensive education to meet the career, transfer, vocational, remedial, and recreational needs of the Westchester community. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.