Coordinator of Public Services and Outreach, Wells College, Aurora, NY
Position: Coordinator of Public Services and Outreach
Wells College, Aurora, NY
Compensation and benefits: not specified
Description: Wells College seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking individual with a deep commitment to library leadership, innovation and customer service to coordinate all library activities associated with public services and outreach. The ability to lead and manage these services while serving as a catalyst for change is critical. The Coordinator of Public Services and Outreach is responsible for all public service activities including reference, instruction, collection development, information literacy, library outreach and supervises staff in circulation and reserves, interlibrary loan, and archives. The Coordinator reports to the Associate Library Director and is a member of the library’s management team.
Qualifications: MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program; demonstrated energy, initiative, and commitment to customer service; at least three to five years experience in an academic library, especially in the areas of instruction and reference with increased programmatic responsibilities; supervisory experience especially in a team-based setting; collection development experience; knowledge of major library databases and some experience with electronic resource selection, licensing and access; experience with interlibrary loan systems and contemporary document delivery programs; some familiarity with archival material and the issues surrounding their preservation and utilization; excellent communication and technical skills; and the ability to lead and excel in a collegial environment contributing to the College’s commitment to intercultural and global education.
Wells College is a nationally recognized small residential liberal arts college with a student body currently about 500 and a faculty and staff of 200 located on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York.
Wells College seeks to promote diversity in all of its hires; under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
For the complete listing please visit out website (http://www.wells.edu/hr/welcome.htm)
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2008 and will continue until the final candidate is selected.
Contact: Send (1) a cover letter with salary expectations or history, (2) résumé, and (3) names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to: Ms. Kit van Orman, Manager of Human Resources and Business Services, Wells College, 170 Main Street, Aurora, NY 13026 or e-mail at hr@wells.edu. No phone calls please.
Source: RRLC
