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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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The Head of Technical Services
is responsible for managing the Library’s database licensing,
resource
allocation, acquisitions, cataloging, and materials processing units. The candidate is
tasked with stewarding
the annual resource budget, arranging for database licenses, vendor
relations, and working closely with the Budget, Accounts Payable, and
Procurement Offices.
Further, the Head of Technical
Services oversees licensing of additional electronic content
(electronic
journals and eBooks), standing orders, monographs – with related cataloging
and
processing. The individual keeps
current with developments in the resource management
arena, develops workflows
and policies, and integrates new technologies to streamline
efficient
processing. This position supervises
the Periodicals Librarian, Electronic Information
Resources staff member,
as well as three support staff. In
addition, incumbent provides
reference and instructional services.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s degree in Library and
Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
Second Master’s
required for appointment to Assistant Professor. Candidate should
possess
superlative financial and data management acumen, knowledge of
original and copy
cataloging (OCLC, MARC, RDA), familiarity with online
metadata and integrated library
systems, as well as interest and expertise
in adapting emerging technologies.
Excellent
communication and supervisory skills, as well as comfort
dealing with diverse constituencies.
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COMPENSATION
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CUNY offers faculty a
competitive compensation and benefits package covering health
insurance,
pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings
programs. We
also provide mentoring and support for research,
scholarship, and publication as part of our
commitment to ongoing faculty
professional development.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Visit www.cuny.edu, access the
employment page, log in or create a new user account, and
search for this
vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the
requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV-resume
and names and contact information of three
professional references.
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CLOSING DATE
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Review of applications to begin January
29, 2016.
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JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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We are committed to enhancing
our diverse academic community by actively encouraging
people with
disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride
in our
pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through
diversity and inclusion.
Lehman
College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/ADA/IRCA Employer.
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