Closing Date:

11/8/2006



Department:

Academic Affairs/Library



Position:

Instructor/Assistant Professor

Collection Development Librarian



Duties:

Responsible for coordinating the overall library collection development



including assessment and management functions; direct collection

planning

and acquisitions to meet the institution's teaching, learning and

research needs. Will select library materials; coordinate materials

budget requests/allocation, work with vendors and oversee faculty

liaison

programs in assigned subject/academic discipline areas. Will participate



in the Library's reference and bibliographic instruction services.



Qualifications:

ALA accredited MLS degree required for appointment as an Instructor.

ALA

accredited MLS degree plus second master's degree or doctorate required

for an appointment as an Assistant Professor. Relevant professional

experience in an academic setting helpful, as are assessment and

analytical skills, familiarity with current collection development

philosophy and practice in academic libraries, understanding of digital

library technologies, and skill in facilitating collaborative problem-

solving and group decision-making. Excellent oral and written

communication skills with people at all levels needed.



Salary:

Instructor: $34,857 * $51,126

Assistant Professor: $38,001 * $55,224

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.





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Send cover letter and resume by the above closing date to:



Ms. Nereida Baez

ID: Collection Development Librarian

Division of Academic Affairs

LaGuardia Community College

31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M400

Long Island City, NY 11101