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DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
The Fashion Institute of Technology, a specialized college of the State
University of New York, seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve
as Director of Library and Media Services. The successful candidate will have
a strong service orientation and superior management and interpersonal skills.
Successful experience in integrating new information technologies into library
services is essential.
The library serves undergraduates, graduate students and researchers in
fashion and related design industries and professions. Resources include:
RLIN, DRA/multiLIS, holdings of 130,000 print and 25,000 non-print items, 1000
current periodical subscriptions; 6 full time and 11 adjunct librarians, and
50 support staff. F.I.T. is primarily a two-year institution with majors in
business and technology and art and design. F.I.T. also offers master's
degrees in gallery and retail art administration and museum studies.
Responsibilities: Long range planning and budget preparation; oversight for
collection development policies; administration of library, including media
services and production; service on college faculty committees.
Qualifications: MLS plus two years of appropriate professional experience,
preferably in an academic setting, with significant administrative and
managerial experience. Participatory management style desired. Subject
master's degree preferred. Experience and knowledge of computer information
services and databases essential. Active professional involvement in local
and national library organizations. Commitment to special collections and
preservation. Subject knowledge in art and/or business areas.
This is a faculty appointment reporting to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs. Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. Position will
remain open until filled; preference will be given to applications received by
October 27, 1997.
Address applications to: Director Search Committee, Gladys Marcus Library,
Fashion Institute of Technology, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York City
10001-5992. Fax: (212) 217-5268. Please refrain from telephone or e-mail
inquiry.