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Librarian for Electronic and Serials Resources
The Fashion Institute of Technology seeks an
enthusiastic and innovative librarian to lead the Periodicals Department and
Interior Design Resource Center (IDRC) of the Gladys Marcus Library. The
departments support teaching, learning, and research by offering services,
collections, instruction, and outreach. The Librarian, under the Assistant
Library Director, is responsible for the departments’ management,
services, collections and staffing (two full-time, seven part-time staff);
working with Reference Librarians to offer bibliographic instruction; refine
online resources collection; and work with faculty to develop the IDRC and
Periodicals Department’s electronic and print collections. The Librarian
will be expected to maintain and promote interdepartmental communication and
participate in library governance as well as participate in campus-wide
initiatives and committees. This is a general description and is not to be
construed as all inclusive.
This position is a tenure-track, non-classroom
faculty position. Appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's
experience and professional achievement.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of two
years of academic library experience; strong public service orientation;
demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate as part of a team; supervisory
experience; demonstrated knowledge of print and electronic information
resources and information technologies; outstanding written, oral, and
interpersonal communication skills; and interest in developing skills in public
service, technical services, and systems management.
Detailed position descriptions can be found at www.fitnyc.edu/jobs . Salary
commensurate with experience and professional achievement. Review of
applications will begin immediately. Completed applications will include a
letter of interest, vitae and three letters of recommendation. Electronic
submissions preferred and should be sent to [log in to unmask] .
Hard copies may be sent to:
Human Resources
FIT
FIT has a strong commitment to the principles of
diversity and is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.