Technical Services Librarian

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Campus Title Technical Services Librarian School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Library Faculty Sub-Type Librarian Salary Level N3 Salary Range Low $60's Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary
The technical services librarian is a tenure-track, full-time, twelve-month academic faculty librarian reporting to the director of libraries. This position works closely with the discovery services librarian and other coordinators in the library. They will contribute to the cataloging, promotion and assessment of the library’s digital and print collections. Major Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate departmental activities and provide leadership in setting goals and priorities. Responsible for overall operational efficiency of the Technical Services department.
• Work in coordination with SUNY Library Services on relevant initiatives.
• Supervises the Technical Services staff who work with the preservation, acquisitions and maintenance of the collection.
• Coordinate collection development, working with librarians and faculty to build both the physical and electronic collections.
• Works closely with the discovery services librarian and director of libraries in regards to ordering and receiving print and electronic content within the library’s materials budget
• Participates in the library instruction program and serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments.
• Performs original and copy cataloging for all physical and digital formats using national systems and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in acquisitions, collections and electronic resource management.
• Provides reference services at a desk, via technology, and by appointment. May work evenings and weekends as appropriate

In accordance with the SUNY Board of Trustees and SUNY Cortland’s College Handbook, academic librarians will prepare and submit a portfolio for peer review as stated in the Library Personnel Committee Policies and Procedures; the criteria reviewed are: Mastery of Subject; Bibliographic Skills; Teaching; Service, Professional Growth; Administrative Ability; and Scholarly Ability. Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the director of libraries. Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA -accredited school or an ALA - approved foreign equivalent
• Recent experience in technical services in an academic library
• Supervisory or administrative experience.
• Experience with or knowledge of acquisitions, license negotiations, and cataloging/meta data.
• Evidence of or demonstrated knowledge of current trends and new developments in technical services and digital library initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with institutional repository (Digital Commons, Dspace,etc)
• Familiarity with library systems and other library software (Alma/Primo, SpringShare, Connexions)

EEO Statement
The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F21070 Review Start Date 09/15/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/6187 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a master's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please share your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and briefly describe your commitment to treating others, at all levels of the organization with fairness and respect.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents