F/T - Reference Librarian - CUNY City College

CUNY - City College

Title Reference Librarian (Assistant Professor - Tenure Track)
Location/Department Dominican Studies Institute Librarian

Position Detail October 1, 2009
FLSA Status Exempt
Compensation $41,624 - $69,003
$42,873 - $71,073 (effective 10/20/09)
Web Site www1.ccny.cuny.edu
Notice Number FY16071
Closing Date Open until filled with review of applications to begin August 24, 2009 (Search reopened)



POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
The City College Library is seeking a service-oriented, innovative and enthusiastic reference librarian to assist library users in the unique and specialized resources provided by the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, this tenure-track position is responsible for managing and maintaining a growing collection; providing reference services and research assistance to users; information literacy instruction; developing Dominican-related bibliographic tools; training and scheduling hourly personnel; performing collection development and maintenance duties for the Dominican online collection of resources; development of web site content in assigned areas; coordinating the Library’s collaborative relationships with schools, CBO’s, and other higher education institutions; and taking a leadership role in the continuing development of the CUNY-DSI Library and increasing the awareness of Dominican scholarship in institutions of higher education in the U.S. The Librarian will supervise one full-time staff member and a cohort of student staff.



QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, minimum qualifications include: a MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and a second master’s degree in a relevant discipline required; a minimum of three years of relevant experience working in the field of Dominican/Latino/Latin American studies; demonstrated competence in using integrated library systems; a working knowledge of major online information services; familiarity with installation of displays or exhibits; a demonstrated ability to work with researchers, students, faculty, and staff from national and international institutions; a commitment to academic excellence; active participation in regional and national professional organizations; and ability to speak, read, understand, and communicate in Spanish. Preferred qualifications include: knowledge of Dominican history, culture, and migration; professional experience managing a specialized library.

The successful candidate will possess superior written and oral communication skills, and will be energetic, flexible, and able to interact successfully with a broad clientele both inside and outside the institution. He/she will have the ability and vision to develop a strategic plan for the growth of the Dominican library collections.


TO APPLY Applicants should submit a current vita and three letters of recommendation to:
Address:

Asst. Dean Pamela Gillespie
Chief Librarian
The City College of New York, CUNY
160 Convent Avenue, NA 5/333
New York, NY 10031


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Last Updated: 7/28/09

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