Electronic Resources Librarian (Assistant Professor)
College of Staten Island
Staten Island

The Department of the Library at the College of Staten Island, City University
of New York, seeks applicants for appointment to a tenure-track faculty
position as Assistant Professor for the position of Electronic Resources
Librarian. This position is anticipated to begin in September 2015. The
successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the procurement,
licensing and management of electronic resources purchased directly by the CSI
Library, and those resources indirectly acquired through collective licensing
via consortia. S/He is expected to provide leadership in
the administration of new and existing licensing for electronic resources;
maintaining a database for tracking electronic resource licenses and licensing
expressions; negotiate and monitor subscriptions in relation to existing
license expirations and renewals; and troubleshoot e-access problems reported
by patrons and other library staff. This position will also
participate in-person and virtual reference services; participate in the
Library Instruction program; participate in the development of electronic
instructional materials (online tutorials, subject web-guides, etc.); and
assist in the assessment activities. The successful candidate will also pursue
an active and productive academic agenda through scholarly publications and
grant writing, and will participate in professional
conferences. The candidate is also expected to participate
and serve on department, college, and university-wide committees.

  
QUALIFICATIONS

  
The ideal candidate will have a Masters in Library Science (MLS), Masters in
Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline. A second
graduate degree in addition to the MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library
school is required for a position as Assistant Professor. Preference will be
given to candidates with two or more years of experience in an academic
setting with electronic resource management or acquisitions. Experience in
working with an integrated library system (e.g. Aleph, Ex-Libris) is desired.
Applicants should demonstrate: knowledge of emerging trends in instruction and
information technologies; excellent analytic, organizational, and problem
solving skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and
written); the ability to work collaboratively with faculty; the ability to
adapt to shifting needs and priorities; and a strong commitment to public
service.

  
COMPENSATION

  
Assistant Professor salary range: $42,873 - $74,133, commensurate with
qualifications.

  
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.

  
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  
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. EO/AA Employer.

  
HOW TO APPLY

  
To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment," "Search Job
Listings," "More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs," then enter the Job ID#11796
in the "Job Opening ID" field. In order to be considered for this position,
applicants must submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, as
well as the contact

information for three professional references. All items to be uploaded must
be combined in a single PDF document. Complete applications must be received
by January 31, 2015.

  
If you have difficulty with uploading documents to the website, please send
them to the following email address: [[log in to unmask]](mailto:libra
[log in to unmask])

  
ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND THE LIBRARY

  
The Library's collection along with its high quality reference and
instructional services offer students and faculty access to a wealth of
information and resources that support the college's curriculum. The Library
is located at the center of the south academic quadrangle of the campus, at
the end of the Alumni Walk. For more information on the
Department of the Library, please visit our website at: [http://www.library.cs
i.cuny.edu/about](http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/about).

  
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is centrally located on a 204-acre, park-
like

campus, the largest in New York City. CSI is one of 11 senior colleges of The
City University of New York (CUNY) and the only public college on Staten
Island. The College offers over 80 undergraduate programs, 24 graduate
programs and participates in a wide range of doctoral programs through the
CUNY Graduate School and University Center. CSI enrolls approximately 14,000
students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff.

  
The College of Staten Island is committed to a diverse work environment that
reflects the multicultural makeup of our student body. The successful
candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence.
The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity
of the academic community. Women and applicants from
traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.



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