| Position Title: | Multimedia Resources Librarian (Librarian I) |
| Institution: | Montclair State University |
| General Information: | Montclair State University is a comprehensive state-assisted institution
offering a rich array of programs to approximately 14,700 undergraduate
and graduate students. Founded in 1908, Montclair State University
is organized into three colleges and three schools: College of Education
and Human Services, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College
of Science and Mathematics, School of the Arts, School of Business,
and Graduate School. Montclair State University awards the following
degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music,
Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching,
Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of
Education, Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Education, and Doctor
of Environmental Management.
Characterized by a distinguished cadre of teacher-scholars, a strong general education program, and a deep commitment to the values of multicultural diversity, Montclair State University is located 14 miles west of New York City on a beautiful 200-acre suburban campus. Additional information can be found on the MSU website at http://www.montclair.edu. |
| Description: | Heads Multimedia Resources Department. Develops and implements
goals and objectives for the Department. Develops multimedia collections
in cooperation with Collection Management Librarian and other liaison
librarians. Catalogs multimedia materials. Develops and monitors
departmental budget. Prepares annual and statistical reports. Initiates
and develops new projects, including application of new technology.
Recommends purchase of equipment. Monitors performance of vendors.
Initiates and maintains contact with faculty to develop and review
collections and services. Develops and maintains Department’s
website. Hires, trains and supervises staff and student employees;
sets performance standards; performs personnel evaluations.
Serves as liaison to one or more academic departments/units and provides reference and instructional services on a limited basis. Works collaboratively with Library and faculty departments. Serves on Library and campus committees and participates in Library, University and external professional activities. Keeps informed of professional trends and practices. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Associate Dean for Public Services. 12-month, tenure-track appointment. |
| Qualifications / Requirements: | Required: Master's degree in Library Science
from an ALA-accredited library school. Second master’s degree
in a subject area. (Five (5) years’ professional library experience
may be considered in substitution of the second master’s degree).
Experience with cataloging media materials and utilizing an integrated
library system (especially Sirsi Unicorn). Excellent leadership
abilities and communication and interpersonal skills; analytical
and problem solving skills; initiative, flexibility and creativity.
Strong service orientation and commitment to continuous professional
development.
Preferred: Experience in administration of a department or unit. Reading competence in one (1) foreign language |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Deadline: | Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until candidates are identified. Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter. |
| Application: | Send letter and resume to (include vacancy #). Send letter, curriculum
vitae and three (3) references to:
Montclair State University AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION |
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