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Position Title:	Multiple positions: Director of Libraries and Information Services and Librarian(s)
Institution:	Five Towns College
General Information:	Five Towns College is a coeducational, independent institution of higher education that serves the cause of music, media, teacher preparation and the performing arts. Founded in 1972, the College is located in Dix Hills, Long Island, NY. Through its five academic divisions, the College offers degree programs from the associate through the doctoral level. Approximately 1,000 men and women are matriculated and approximately 200 reside on campus. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and its programs are registered with the New York State Education Department. Programs for the initial and advanced preparation of classroom teachers are nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The College announces that the following vacancies exist or are anticipated in a variety of areas. In addition to the specific requirements of each academic post listed below, all candidates seeking appointment must possess outstanding general education skills, including oral and written communication, scientific and quantitative reasoning, critical analysis and reasoning, technological competency, and information literacy. Candidates must also demonstrate a disposition that supports a diverse and creative community of scholars and artists. For more information about Five Towns College, visit our website at www.ftc.edu.
Responsibilities of and Qualifications for Director of Libraries and Information Services:	Five Towns College announces an immediate opening for a Director of Libraries and Information Services. The next Director will possess vision, creativity, a demonstrated commitment to student learning, and an ability to provide leadership and direction for Five Towns College Libraries and Information Literacy Program. Building upon the success of the retiring Director, the successful candidate will be chiefly responsible for continuing the implementation of the Five Towns College Library Plan 2005/06 - 2010/11, managing the Five Towns College Library, including collection, staff, and facilities development, and for leading planning and assessment efforts. The next Director shall demonstrate support for a campus culture that celebrates the arts and artistic achievement by incorporating that philosophy into Library operations. The successful candidate will possess an MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program, have a commitment to library and information services, and possess exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have a record of at least 3 - 5 years of progressive responsibility in an academic library setting, and have a thorough knowledge and understanding of ACRL's Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. The preferred candidate shall also possess a second master's degree or other credentials in one of the academic disciplines served by the College sufficient to warrant faculty rank.
Responsibilities of and Qualifications for Librarian(s):	All shifts: days, evenings, weekends, FT, PT, MLS or equivalent required, undergraduate music majors preferred. Excellent research and writing skills.
Deadline:	Screening begins immediately and continues until all posts are filled.
Application:	To apply submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a minimum of three professional references to: Five Towns College Academic Search Committee 305 North Service Road Dix Hills, NY 11746-5871 Five Towns College is an equal opportunity employer.