Fine Arts and Media Librarian

Lehman College, the City University of New York's senior public college in the Bronx, is seeking a Fine Arts and Media Librarian. Lehman is noted for its beautiful, historic campus and distinguished programs in the arts, humanities and sciences. The Leonard Lief Library is a modern, four-story structure with advanced technologies.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Fine Arts and Media Librarian coordinates the Library's Fine Arts Room, supporting fine and performing arts collections, as well as provision of multimedia resources.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Select, make accessible, and market print and multimedia resources to support Fine Arts programs and curriculum
• Oversee upgrade and implementation of new media computer and software resources to support student online academic projects
• Transform Fine Arts Classroom into multimedia presentation center for instruction and screenings
• Serve as liaison to Arts and Humanities Division, and develop collaborative working relationships with discipline faculty
• Library's point-person for Performing Arts Center and state-of-the-art Multimedia Center
• Provide library instruction, resource selection, and reference service

REQUIRED:
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. Second Master's degree in Fine or Performing Arts or Instructional Technology is required for appointment to Assistant Professor. Strong subject knowledge of fine and performing arts, new media and instructional technologies. At least one year of academic library experience. Experience in teaching or presenting to groups.

PREFERRED:
Awareness of online presentation technologies and their support and implementation in a diverse student learning environment. Futurist with multimedia vision and ability to articulate and lead. Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property in an educational setting.

Instructor or Assistant Professor

Please submit letter, resume, and names and addresses of three references to:

Professor Kenneth Schlesinger, Chair
Library Search Committee
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468-1589
Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu
http://www.lehman.edu/provost/library

Lehman College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/ADA/IRCA Employer