Job Title: Information Technology & Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Instructor/Assistant Professor
Location:
NYC College of Technology, CUNY
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Information Technology & Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Instructor/Assistant Professor
The Ursula
C. Schwerin Library at New York City College of Technology, CUNY, seeks a
tenure-track library faculty member at the Instructor or Assistant
Professor rank to serve as Information Technology & Interlibrary
Loan Librarian. The successful candidate will
manage, support, and evaluate library systems, IT services operations,
and interlibrary loan services, working with colleagues in the library
and at the college and university.
The Information Technology & Interlibrary Loan Librarian
will also offer reference service and be responsible for designated
areas of collection development. All members of the library faculty
must maintain a record of excellence in librarianship, scholarly
achievement, and service. The Ursula C. Schwerin Library is committed to
enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people
with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women
to apply.
The Information Technology & Interlibrary Loan Librarian will:
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Manage
and optimize local implementation of the university-wide integrated
library systems, in close collaboration with the CUNY Office of Library
Services.
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Plan,
oversee, and assess library technical infrastructure, including the
acquisition of hardware, software, and accessories. Liaise with college
IT personnel and coordinate
IT troubleshooting.
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Manage
and administer the library’s interlibrary loan services, including
technical support, and lead library efforts in arrangements with
cooperating libraries.
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Supervise 1-3 technical support staff and library assistants.
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Provide comprehensive reference
consultation to members of the college community in person and online.
Develop and maintain knowledge of resources in general reference areas
and degree fields.
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Work as subject specialist in
assigned areas to evaluate, select, and deselect library materials.
Responsibilities include website content creation in areas of
specialization and consultation with subject faculty regarding
resources and services, including information literacy and instruction.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution
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A second master’s degree OR
doctorate is required for appointment as Assistant Professor; if
appointed as Instructor, the candidate will be expected to complete an
additional graduate degree within 5 years (CUNY tuition remission
is available)
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Experience in library systems, interlibrary loan, library information technology, or related field
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An interest in scholarship or creative achievement appropriate for a tenure-track position
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Strong oral and written communication skills, and strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
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Excellent interpersonal and
leadership qualities, a commitment to collaboration and mutual respect,
and the ability to work efficiently and effectively on shared projects
and committees in our multicultural library and college/university
community
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience working in an academic or research library
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Supervisory experience
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Experience with managing servers/networking, web development, or open source software, and with migrating between systems
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Background, experience, or degree in STEM fields, especially health sciences or engineering technologies
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Familiarity with current trends in scholarly communication, including open access publishing and open educational resources
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Familiarity with assessment practices in libraries and higher education
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Familiarity with Ex Libris products, OCLC, interlibrary loan software, or print management systems
New York
City College of Technology (City Tech), City University of New York, is
the largest public baccalaureate college of technology in the Northeast.
The college awards both associate and baccalaureate degrees
that allow graduates to pursue careers in the architectural and
engineering technologies, the computer, entertainment, and health
professions, human services, advertising and publishing, hospitality,
business, and law-related professions, as well as programs
in career and technical teacher education.
City
Tech’s Ursula C. Schwerin Library is integral to the educational mission
of the college, and fosters connections with and supports students,
faculty, and staff in their academic pursuits. Library faculty
and staff are committed to student success as we implement and acquire
those services and resources that will have the greatest positive impact
on the diverse City Tech community. As members of an academic
department in the college, library faculty at City
Tech and CUNY are represented by the Professional Staff Congress union (http://psc-cuny.org).
COMPENSATION
CUNY
offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering
health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave,
and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support
for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to
ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates
should provide a cover letter, CV, statement of scholarly interests,
and contact information for three references as one document.
Visit
www.cuny.edu to apply:
CLOSING DATE
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with review of applications to begin 30 days after posting.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are
committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively
encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to
apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue
to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
