Collection Assessment and Development Librarian- Tenure Track
SUNY Brockport
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Posted: 07-Feb-23
Location: Brockport, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3870487
Collection Assessment and Development Librarian- Tenure Track
Job no: 496400
SUNY Budget Title: Senior Assistant Librarian Work type: Full time Location: Brockport, NY Department: Drake Library Categories: Faculty & Libraries
Located in Western New York, State University of New York College at Brockport is a nationally recognized and accredited public institution with competitive state health insurance and retirement plan options. SUNY Brockport also includes Brockport Downtown and sponsors the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), both located in Rochester, NY. We are an inclusive employee-oriented university. Be yourself and start your career here. Help us build a better Brockport! Job Summary: SUNY Brockport is currently accepting applications for a Tenure Track Collection Assessment and Development Librarian. Reporting to the Technical Services Librarian, the Collection Assessment and Development Librarian will play a lead role in assessing and enhancing the library's collection to ensure that it meets the needs of new and evolving academic programs. The successful candidate will collect and analyze data related to use of our physical and electronic collections of all types. They will ensure that the library collections are accessible to patrons at Brockport and beyond by creating new catalog records, improving existing metadata, and ensuring that library holdings are kept up to date. The Collection Assessment and Development Librarian will collaborate with special collections staff on digitization projects and consult on metadata needs related to projects in the library and across campus. The successful candidate will also participate in the library's liaison program and reference desk services.
This is a faculty position, eligible for promotion and tenure in accordance with policies and procedures of SUNY, SUNY Brockport, and Drake Memorial Library. Minimum Qualifications:
MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution
Knowledge of metadata standards such as MARC, Dublin Core, Bibframe, etc.
Strong analytical skills including aptitude in managing spreadsheet data and creating meaningful visualizations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment and the ability to work with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success with project management.
Experience using Alma, especially the cataloging and analytics functions.
Experience creating original catalog records for library materials.
Experience updating library holdings with OCLC.
Knowledge of collection analysis methodologies and standards (such as COUNTER and SUSHI)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. Occasional evenings and weekends required. Salary and Benefits: May be benefits eligible; more information at [email protected]. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Application Instructions: Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your letter of application that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
New York State Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations via email at [email protected].
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Diversity Statement: We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
Founded in 1835, The College at Brockport is a nationally recognized comprehensive public college focused on student success. We are proud of our academic quality and exceptional value. Our 464-acre campus has 67 buildings occupying about one-quarter of the campus, with rolling grassy fields and wooded land. Each year, The College at Brockport awards approximately 25 percent of all bachelor's degrees in the Rochester area, with many alumni staying in Rochester to work or attend graduate school. Our alumni serve in leadership roles in business, government, public safety, health care, the arts, sciences and education.
