The
Bronx Community College Library seeks a Substitute Instructor,
Assistant, or Associate Professor to serve as Access Services Librarian
during the Spring 2020 semester. The Librarian supports the college
library by providing oversight of Access Services staff and activities,
advancing support for student access and success in utilizing BCC
library information resources and services. Pursues an active scholarly
agenda, performs supervisory duties, and participates in college-and
university-wide programs and committees as assigned.
Reporting
to the Chief Librarian, the Access Services Librarian joins a team of
librarians and staff providing students and faculty with support for
access to and use of library information resources and services.
Position involves direct oversight of a team of highly motivated and
dedicated staff professionals and student employees that is responsible
for delivering quality services related to circulation, reserves,
inter-/intra-library loan, resources sharing, technology support, and
directional assistance. S/he will guide area procedures and policies,
personnel oversight including hiring/training/evaluation/professional
development, and reporting of metrics. The Access Services Librarian
will also participate with fellow Library faculty and staff in providing
traditional and virtual reference and research assistance and in the
shared collection development activities. Evening and weekend hours
required.
Librarians
within the City University of New York take active faculty roles,
serving on committees and engaging in scholarly research and publication
and perform other duties as assigned. Continuous updating of knowledge
and skills is required. All appointments are subject to financial
availability. The position is set to begin immediately and is a
substitute appointment of limited duration.
QUALIFICATIONS
All
titles require a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library
Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an
ALA-accredited institution. Also required is the ability to work with
others for the good of the institution.
For appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor, a second graduate degree is required.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
• A second graduate degree
• Experience in an academic, research, or large public library
• Knowledge of technologies, trends, and issues in contemporary library access services
• Familiarity with the integrated library systems, MS Office, and scanning technologies
• Knowledge of basic cataloging skills
• Knowledge of web-based access service add-ons/platforms (e.g. SpringShare, OCLC’s ILLiad)
• Experience with managing teams and fair delegation
• Experience working on department/library/college committees
• Experience with providing reference services
• Demonstrated success with scholarly research and publication process
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing collaborative working relationships
• Commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services
• Evidence of teamwork, creativity, initiative, and flexibility
COMPENSATION
Instructor: $45,261 - $68,014
Assistant Professor: $49,253 - $85,162
Associate Professor: $63,874 - $101,572
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
Visit www.cuny.edu<http://www.cuny.edu>,
access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and
search for this vacancy using the Job ID#21708 or Title. Select "Apply
Now" and provide the requested information. https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL
Candidates
should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests. Please
note: If you have applied to JOB ID# 20765, you must reapply to the
above JOB ID# to be considered.
CLOSING DATE
March 4, 2020
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