Assistant Librarian, New York School of Interior Design (NY)
Description
Overview: Reporting
to the Director of the Library, the Assistant Librarian supports the
day-to day operations of the Library’s public services and the two
materials libraries. S/he is an integral
part of the Library’s public services team for providing instructional,
reference, and circulating services to library users. During the
closing shifts and in the absence of the Senior Librarian, s/he manages
the Library’s circulation and reference desk and
supervises student workers. The Assistant Librarian performs a variety
of system maintenance tasks, such as updating the Library’s website and
online subject guides and maintaining other electronic tools and
platforms pertaining to public services. S/he may
need to perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives &
Special Collections.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
• Assist the
Librarian with the operations of circulation and reference services and
delivering library instruction sessions to NYSID students, faculty and
staff; answer reference queries and help
patrons locate items and resources in the library and archives, and
through online databases.
• Manage the
day-to-day public services operations and supervise student workers
during closing shifts and in the absence of the Senior Librarian.
• Assist the Senior Librarian to manage the two materials libraries on the main campus and at the Graduate Center.
• Assist the Senior
Librarian to coordinate the schedule and content of the Library’s
instruction program; conduct any library instruction sessions assigned
within his/her schedule.
• Working with other
librarians, update the Library’s website and online subject guidelines
on a regular basis to ensure the accuracy and currency of the
information and content represented on those
online platforms.
• Resolve technical issues related to the Library’s online resources.
• Working with other
librarians, actively explore and implement new library/information
technologies pertaining to the Library’s public and instructional
services.
• Perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives & Special Collections on an as-needed basis.
• Other duties, projects and activities as may become necessary.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
• MLS from an
ALA-accredited institution (candidates pursuing an MLS degree at an
ALA-accredited institution will also be considered).
• Bachelors in art history, fine arts, design, or architecture preferred.
• Some circulation and reference experience in an academic and research library environment highly desirable.
• Experience using an integrated library system, particularly its circulation module, desirable.
• Former teaching or library instruction experience highly desirable.
• Proficiency in
WordPress, LibGuides, Omeka, and other library and information
technologies pertaining to library public and instructional services.
• Strong technical
skills of evaluating and employing a variety of new Web tools, systems
platforms, and social media channels to facilitate and promote library
services and operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and
written communication skills for lectures, presentations, and working
with library/archives users and staff.
• Professional committee memberships/activities in related organizations, such as ARLIS/NA, VRA, AASL, ALA, or ACRL, desirable.
Job Competencies:
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, have high attention to detail; a proactive problem solver.
• Friendly, with strong service orientation and good people skills.
• A commitment to user-oriented library services.
• General knowledge of art, architecture, and design research resources preferred.
Working conditions:
• This is a 1-year renewable appointment. 16 - 17 hours per week work schedule.
• Required to cover evening and/or weekend hours during the academic school year.
• Ability to perform physical activities associated with library collections.
Compensation
$18 per hour
Location
New York, NY
URL
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience to libraryinfo@nysid.edu with “Assistant Librarian (part-time)”
in the subject line.
