ADJUNCT (PART-TIME) REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Rosenthal Library, Queens College (City
University of New York), Flushing, NY 11367 invites applications for a service-oriented,
flexible, and collaborative part-time (adjunct) REFERENCE LIBRARIAN to assume duties immediately
for the Spring 2015 semester, with the possibility of continuing in subsequent
semesters.
Current weekly schedule includes one full
Wednesday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm and Fridays 11:00 A.M. to 3:00P.M., but days and/or hours are subject to change,
including some evening and/or weekend hours.
The successful candidate will:
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Provide pro-active and
in-depth reference service in all formats, i.e in-person, through e-reference, QuestionPoint, and by telephone.
·
Participate in Virtual Reference work through our "Ask-a-
Librarian" system.
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Skillfully search online databases in all disciplines, and
web-based resources.
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Collaborate with the Coordinator of Research to provide and
market research tools and other information services.
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Provide research support to students, faculty and community
users.
Other responsibilities may include:
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Research consultations, classroom, web-based and customized
instruction.
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Ability to recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse
backgrounds;
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Willingness to make students active partners in the
teaching/learning process;
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Assist students in developing information literacy skills;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA
accredited institution
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One to two years recent post-MLS experience in reference,
preferably in academic library
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Proven experience with traditional library resources, online
library resources, the Internet, and Microsoft Office and Windows applications;
PREFERRED OUALIFICATIONS:
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Second master's degree in any discipline
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Experience with emerging technologies in an instructional
environment
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Knowledge of metadata standards and experience using OCLC and ExLibris Aleph 5 00
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Experience with virtual reference services, particularly Ask a
Librarian
Interested candidates shall apply and submit
the current resume, a copy of cover letter, and names, email address, and phone
numbers of three professional references BY EMAIL to: Subash.Gandhi@qc.cuny.edu
OR, by mail to: Subash Gandhi, Associate
Professor & Coordinator of Research Services, Rosenthal Library, Queens
College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, NY 11365.
Screening and hiring process starts
immediately and continues until the position is filled. However, applications
received by January 12, 2015 will be
given full consideration.
