Adelphi University Libraries seek a service oriented
professional with website management experience to provide research assistance
to patrons, teach students to effectively find information, and take a
leadership role in the design, development and management of the Library
website. Provides reference service, selects materials in assigned area(s),
teaches information literacy, and is responsible for the oversight of the
Library website. Chairs Library Web Committee, evaluates and recommends web
applications and tools, and works with the Electronic Resources Librarian and
others to promote and evaluate electronic resources. Advises on OPAC
functionality and usability and keeps abreast of information technology trends.
Represents the library to campus and external agencies.
Qualifications: This is a tenure track library faculty position.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an ALA accredited school of
library/information science. A second post baccalaureate degree or similar
proof of advanced study is highly preferred and is required for promotion to
the rank of Associate Professor and tenure. It is desirable that applicants
will have strong reference experience, preferably in an academic environment,
1-2 years website management experience, a basic understanding and familiarity
with a CMS such as Wordpress, a strong interest in user interface design, and familiarity with current and emerging library technology
and website best practices, trends and standards. The successful candidate will
have a strong user service orientation, core academic values, library
instruction experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
ability to lead and build consensus among library faculty and staff, the
ability to work in a collegial environment, and evidence of ability to meet
criteria for promotion and tenure.
Work Year: 190-day work year per the Collective Bargaining
Agreement.
University and Library profile: Adelphi University, chartered in
1896, was the first institution of higher education for liberal arts and
sciences on Long Island. The University is committed to building a diverse
faculty and offers a broad array of programs to a diverse student population of
nearly 8,000, of which one-third are graduate students. The Libraries serve the
main Garden City campus and locations in Hauppauge, Hudson Valley, and
Manhattan.
Application
Information: Position
available September 2013. Screening of applications will begin immediately and
will be accepted until position is filled.
For full job description and application see http://www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty. Include letter of application and contact
information for three references. Adelphi University is an AA/EOE
Employer.
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