VACANCY NOTICE
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
ALBANY, NEW YORK

Director of University Libraries and Dean of Library Faculty

The University at Albany, State University of New York, invites
nominations and applications for the position of Director of University
Libraries and Dean of Library Faculty.  The University seeks an
experienced, innovative and dynamic leader to administer and manage the
University Libraries and function as an officer of the University, working
with the Provost, Deans, and policymaking councils to articulate plans for
serving the educational and research needs of Albany's students and
faculty.

Albany's University Libraries rank among the top 100 research libraries in
the United States with a total collection of 2.1 million volumes and
include the University Library on the main campus, the New Library, opened
in September 1999, which houses the Science Library, the M. E. Grenander
Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the Library's
Preservation Department, the Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public
Affairs and Policy on the downtown campus, and the Library Storage Center,
a closed library storage facility with a capacity of approximately 600,000
volumes.

The Dean and Director reports to the Provost and is a member of the Deans'
Council.  This 12-month position is available August 1, 2005.

Successful applicants are required to possess an advanced degree in
library science from an ALA-accredited or equivalent program, and have a
record of scholarship and accomplishment appropriate to appointment at
Librarian (the equivalent rank of Professor.) Applicants must also have a
minimum of five years' experience in a research library setting. Also
required is a record of leadership, management and interpersonal skills as
well as a strong record of professional achievement - especially
experience in planning and applying contemporary and emerging technologies
in higher education settings.

Applicants are required to have a successful record of leadership in
planning, developing, and managing library programs and services. He/she
must demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical role of the library
in a research university as well as the evolving nature of scholarly
communication and publishing. He/she must possess a vision of research
library services in the 21st century and the skills to advocate for and
communicate that vision. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to
equal opportunity and affirmative action and an ability to work with
culturally diverse populations

The preferred candidate will have experience at the director or
associate/assistant director level in research libraries. He/she should
also be able to demonstrate responsiveness to human resource issues and
have experience in fundraising and donor relations. Also preferred is a
record of successful collaboration with learning, teaching and information
technology services and experience in creative management of fiscal
resources and plans.

Review of applications will begin on March 1 and continue until the
position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2005.
Applications and nominations should include a letter discussing relevant
experiences and accomplishments, a current resume, and contact information
for at least four professional references. Please submit print and
electronic materials to:

Dr. Susan D. Phillips
Chair, Director of Libraries Search Committee
Education 212
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
Phone: (518)442-4988
fax: (518)442-4953

email:  <mailto:deanphillips@uamail.albany.edu>
deanphillips@uamail.albany.edu

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

The University at Albany is one of four University Centers within the
state-wide SUNY system. Established in 1844 and designated a University
Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at
Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate
education, research and public service engages 17,000 diverse students in
nine schools and colleges across 3 campuses.  Located in
<http://www.albany.org/> Albany, NY - New York State's capital - the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Albany's University Libraries rank among the top 100 research libraries in
the United States.  They are a highly valued partner in teaching and
research at the University, serving a campus community of 20,000 students,
faculty and staff, and a broader regional, national and international
community.  The Libraries employ a dynamic and knowledgeable staff of 132
FTE and 200 part-time student assistants to provide excellent services to
a campus community that makes heavy demands on these services.
Collections total 2.1 million cataloged volumes and the Libraries offer a
full spectrum of resources, from rare books and manuscripts to an array of
electronic resources.  Librarians work closely with teaching faculty to
offer a varied program of user education and information literacy
instruction.

The University Library on the main campus is a large 175,000 square feet,
4 story building providing seats for 1,660.  It is open 109 hours a week.
It contains several electronic library classrooms and laboratories, a 60
seat computer user room, a large electronic reference area, and an
Interactive Media Center.

The New Library, opened in September 1999, also on the main campus adds
143,000 net square feet of space to the University Libraries and houses a
technologically advanced, 400,000 volume Science Library, the M. E.
Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the
Library's Preservation Department.  It is adjacent to the Library Storage
Center, a closed library storage facility with a capacity of approximately
800,000 volumes.

The Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy on the
downtown campus contains approximately 130,000 volumes and serves the
graduate schools of Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social
Welfare and Information Science and Policy located on that campus.

The University Libraries use the Ex Libris ALEPH system and are fully
automated.  Minerva, the Libraries' online catalog contains information on
all cataloged holdings and is Internet accessible.  The Libraries provide
an extensive array of electronic and networked resources and
Web-accessible services.  They are members of the Association of Research
Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, SUNYConnect and the New York
State Higher Education Initiative.

For further information, visit the University at Albany Libraries website
at <http://www.library.albany.edu/> http://www.library.albany.edu.