Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

Additional Criteria for Promotion to Senior Assistant Librarian In addition to the above, the individual must demonstrate that he/she:

• Knowledgeable and competent in the professional practice of librarianship • Open to the suggestions of peers (faculty within the library, as well as beyond. • Works well with colleagues • Works well with the public • Is productive • Gives evidence of ability to solve problems and demonstrates original thinking continues to develop through participation in continuing education and related development activities • Participates in meaningful college service • Publishes and presents relevant to his/her responsibilities • Consistently makes sound decisions relevant to his/her responsibilities Additional Criteria for Promotion for Associate Librarian In addition to the above, the individual has demonstrated leadership qualities. As an example, the individual has: • Identified problems and achieved solutions that are creative, practical and workable. • Introduced new technology, or new ways to use existing technology which is beneficial to the institution and/or the user. • Demonstrated the ability to identify a need, design a project an complete it within a reasonable time frame, i.e. created a publication to assist users, created a course to assist users, created a manual for student assistants and/or clerical support staff. • Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills. • Demonstrated the ability to meet deadlines (their own or those of the organization). • Demonstrated continued professional growth. • Demonstrated service to their own profession as well as to the profession of Optometry. • Demonstrated effective supervisory and management skills (if appropriate).

Additional Criteria for Promotion to Librarian The candidate has demonstrated a level of leadership, expertise, accomplishments, organizational skills and service that is outstanding over time.

Continuing Appointment Appointees are generally considered for promotion to associate librarian after five years of service. Employment of an appointee who has completed a total of seven years in the position of assistant librarian or senior assistant librarian must be on the basis of continuing appointment.

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