University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
Faculty Appointment Fall 2012
Information Access and Use / Reference
The Department of Library and Information Studies (LIS) in the
Graduate School of Education (GSE) seeks a colleague to join us
in our quest to transform lives through the synergy between
people and information. Our conception of Library and
Information Studies in both research and teaching is broad. We
strive to educate information professionals in conceptual
foundations for a wide variety of professional opportunities,
for life-long learning and − through research, service and
scholarship − contribute to the knowledge base upon which these
information professionals can draw. LIS has a history of
successful collaboration with both UB's Law School (joint MLS/JD
program) and Department of Music (joint MLS/MA in Music
program). We have interdisciplinary relationships with other
departments in GSE, the Department of Media Study, the School of
Management, and the Center for Cognitive Science, and we
encourage our students to take appropriate courses across
campus.
We seek candidates with strengths in one or more of the
following areas:
• Information access and user-information interaction /
reference and user services in libraries and other information
agencies;
• Collection access, management and development;
• Interest in issues related to advocacy and libraries.
The University at Buffalo is a Research I university where
faculty are expected to conduct a program of research that will
establish them as national and international leaders. Applicants
must demonstrate excellence, or a potential for excellence, in
research and scholarly activity and in teaching. LIS faculty are
expected to teach four courses per academic year, including at
least one section of a required course. With both an online-only
cohort program and an increasing number of courses offered
online, most of our faculty offer high-quality online courses.
Qualifications
Earned PhD in Library and Information Science or equivalent
completed at the time of the appointment is required.
Practical experience and teaching experience in one or more of
the above areas is preferred.
The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer.
For best consideration submit your application by Jan. 15,
2012. Applications are accepted until the position is
filled.
Apply online at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu,
posting no. 1100735.
The University
The University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive
university center in the State University of New York system and
a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities
(AAU). The university boasts four Professional Programs, 11
Schools, a College of Arts and Sciences, a supercomputing
complex and more than 100 Research Centers on three campuses.
UB's LIS program has an enrollment of more than 300 graduate
students and offers an ALA-accredited MLS program, a New York
State certified School Library Media Specialist program, dual
degree specializations in law (MLS/JD) and music librarianship
(MLS/MA) and an advanced graduate certificate in LIS. . For more
information about the department, see
http://gse.buffalo.edu/lis. See http://www.buffalo.edu for more
information about UB.
About Buffalo
A "City of Good Neighbors," Buffalo is a big city with a
hometown feel. It is a thriving city situated in a region that
offers a world of opportunity. World-class art galleries and
museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green
space designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, a wide array of
cultural neighborhoods and festivals, four seasons of outdoor
activities and an affordable cost of living are just a few of
the cultural and recreational elements that make Buffalo a great
place to study, work, and live.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Brenda L. Battleson, Search Committee Chair
Voice: 716-645-1486
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Dagobert Soergel, Department Chair
Voice: 716-645-1474 or 703-585-284
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