Cornell University Library
LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2002/2004

The Cornell University Library is committed to diversity and is actively seeking to increase minority representation in all areas of the library. The immediate goal of the Library Fellowship Program is to increase the number of African-American, Latina/o, and Native American staff in academic libraries at Cornell University. Additionally, the Library intends to encourage the growth and development of underrepresented minorities in academic research libraries.

The program is designed for recent MLS graduates who want the opportunity to learn about academic libraries. The program allows the Library Fellow the unique opportunity to work in at least two departments or functional areas, to explore new information technologies, to work on a variety of grant-funded projects, and to participate in a challenging work environment. A flexible program for each Fellow will be developed to balance individual goals and interests with the Cornell Library's needs for new initiatives. In addition, the Fellow's professional interests will be supported with conference travel funding, a mentoring program, specialized training, continuing education, library committees, and administrative assignments. The Library Fellow will be eligible for regular continuing appointments that may arise in the Cornell University Library.

Cornell University and the Cornell University Library

Cornell University is located in scenic Ithaca in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. Cornell University Library is a leading academic research library with outstanding collections, service and instructional programs, and a leader in digital library applications. The library constitutes a major university resource for learning, teaching and research, and serves a faculty of 1,600 and a student body of approximately 19,000. It holds a distinctive collection of over 6 million volumes in 19 libraries and has a budget of over $30 million. Supporting this operation are over 200 librarians, archivists and other professional staff, 300 library assistants, and 150 FTE student employees.

Qualifications

To qualify applicants must be representative of an African American, Latino/a, or American Indian ethnic group. The Cornell University Library seeks leaders who are energetic, self-directed individuals interested in academic librarianship as a career. Applicants must have a recent graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience and interest in emerging library technologies are strongly desired.

Salary and Benefits

Appointment will be at the level of Assistant Librarian with full benefits, including 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university retirement contributions.

To apply provide 1) a cover letter indicating your specific areas of interest, program expectations, and short-term professional goals; 2) a resume; and 3) the names of three references to:

Susan Markowitz, Director of Library Human Resources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301.

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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