Touro College is seeking a part-time Assistant Librarian for its School of Health Sciences in Bay Shore, NY.
Reports
to: Chief Librarian
Status:
Part - Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Bay Shore
Hours: Monday – Thursday
5:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday – Some
availability for coverage.
About Touro College:
Touro is a
system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional
education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish
heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000
students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro
College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York
area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow,
Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus,
as well as Touro College Los Angeles and Touro University Worldwide, are
separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University
System. For further information on Touro College, please go to: http://www.touro.edu/media/.
JOB
SUMMARY:
Assists in the management
of a library collection, delivery of its services and programs, and daily
maintenance operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
Manages a library collection, including selection,
organization, preservation, and retention of college-level materials in a
variety of fields and formats Provides reference and bibliographic services,
including instruction and assistance in the use of library resources and
services, and direction in locating information and utilizing resources and
services available on and off campus, development of bibliographies and other
reference aids, and the performance of online database searches when
appropriate Participates in library orientation and outreach
programs, including the presentation of workshops and seminars, the design of
instructional materials and exhibits, and contribution to library publications Supervises the evening operations of a library,
including facilities and collection maintenance, materials receipt and
reconciliation, and record keeping and tabulation Librarians must make every effort to make sure
the library atmosphere should be one of
cooperation, civility and collegiality and performs other duties
as assigned and contribute to the overall operating efficiency
REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Preparation, and Training
Masters Degree in Library Science 1-2 years’ experience
Skills
Strong customer service and
organizational skills Must be able to multi-task and
prioritize work Must be able to work as part of a
team
Physical Demands
Extensive time sitting and standing Extensive use of computers Ability to lift 10 pounds
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite,
Internet research and Outlook
Travel
N/A
Application Procedure:
Please send a cover letter with salary expectations and
your resume to: Jamie.Saragossi@touro.edu. The subject line of your email should read: “Librarian”
Touro College is committed to the principles of equal
employment opportunity. Our practices and employment decisions regarding
employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and other terms and
conditions of employment are not to be based on an employee's race, color, sex,
age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, military discharge
status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic predisposition, housing
status, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. Our
policies are in conformance with Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments
