Reference and Instructional Librarian
About SUNY College of Technology at Delhi:
Founded in 1913, SUNY Delhi has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade, reaching a record enrollment of over 3,300 students. Delhi is carving a unique niche in higher education by offering seamless, technology-based education that includes specialized certificates, more than 40 associate degree programs and 13 distinctive baccalaureate programs. Several academic programs have earned state and national reputations for excellence and SUNY Delhi has been ranked among the Top 45 Colleges in the North for three years in a row, according to the U.S. News and World Report Guide to America's Best Colleges.
SUNY Delhi is located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains; the campus is approximately 3.5 hours from New York City and less than 2 hours from the state capital of Albany.
The College has been named a "Great College to Work for" by the Chronicle of Higher Education for the past two years.
Job Description:
SUNY Delhi is seeking an energetic and innovative librarian to join the Resnick Library team. This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment.
Primary responsibilities: providing reference service and instruction in a variety of environments (in person, online and in the classroom), managing assigned subject areas of the library collection, and participating in the development and marketing of the library’s online resources. In addition, the successful candidate will collaborate with faculty to integrate library information resources into student learning, and perform assessment of instruction, collections and services. All library staff participate in professional scholarly and service activities, serve on campus committees, and contribute to library and staff planning. Limited evening and weekend hours required during the academic year.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications: Master's degree from ALA-accredited graduate program; excellent communication, problem-solving and time-management skills; proven commitment to customer service; ability to work independently and collaboratively; willingness to relate constructively to colleagues, faculty and students; working knowledge of educational information technologies (wikis, blogs, web pages, databases, digital imaging, standard office applications).
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching at the college level, experience with student assessment and collection development; instructional technology and presentation skills.
Candidates invited to interview on campus will be expected to make a teaching presentation on a specific topic to the search committee and library staff .
Additional Information:
Position is full time, 10 month contract. Minimum salary $36,000 depending upon experience. Excellent fringe benefits package.
Applications submitted by February 24, 2012 will receive priority consideration.
SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to the principles of Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabling conditions.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY:
Centrally situated on a rural residential campus, the Resnick Library is a hub for research as well as academic support services and social interaction. Students consistently rate the library among the top five resources on campus. We provide a wide range of resources and services for a culturally and academically diverse student body. Student services available include a comprehensive computer lab, collaborative group study spaces, academic advisement, group and peer tutoring, drop-in writing and math center, career counseling, EOP counseling, ELL/ESL services and accommodated testing. Resnick Library is a member of SUNYConnect, a 64-member library consortium committed to shared library management services and collections. For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.delhi.edu/library .
Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter, resume, contact information for three current professional references and URLs or electronic copies of at least two different presentations or publications created in the past two years. All materials are submitted via our online system. Please do not mail additional copies of documents.
