P/T - Ref Librarian, CUNY-Hostos Comm Coll (NY)

 Job Title: Reference Librarian (Admin Non-Teaching Adjunct, Level 1)

Job ID: 22228

Location: Hostos Community College

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Library at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian (Non-teaching Adjunct) who will contribute expertise to help the Library serve students and faculty who need assistance. This individual will work approximately 12 hours/week and report to the Chief Librarian and perform the following, but not limited to, duties:

• Provide Reference and instructional services, virtually and in person

• Record and maintain reference user data

• Monitor workstations in the Reference area to enforce access policies

• Report IT problems or non-function machines or services to Head of Reference

• Provide point-of-use instructional guidance and support on the use of all library resources and services

• Open and close the library according to library procedures

• Create and maintain instructional materials and digital learning objects

• Assume other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, or current enrollment in a program awarding such degree is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of current library information services and resources, emerging electronic information services and technologies, and their applications to academic libraries

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

• Experience with computer applications in libraries

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work well independently and with others

• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience, work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively as a team member, and establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues

COMPENSATION

$44.69/hr; Up to 225 hours per semester.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigate to the following links: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings"

Please attach resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin February 23, 2021.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Source: https://cuny.jobs/bronx-ny/reference-librarian-admin-non-teaching-adjunct-level-1/465A6D1BD3644A088971C26DFFE0A5C8/job/

P/T - Web Svcs Lib, CUNY-Hostos Comm Coll (NY)

 Job Title: Web Services Librarian (Non-Teaching Adjunct 1)

Job ID: 22223

Location: Hostos Community College

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Library at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College is seeking a part-time Web Services Librarian (Non-teaching Adjunct) who will contribute expertise to help the Library enhance its online presence, working closely with a team of library faculty to develop and expand online library services. The successful candidate will work approximately 12 hours/week and report to the Chief Librarian and perform the following, but not limited to, duties:

• Use a content management system to create, update, and validate content for the library website. Support the integration of applications that improve the user experience in discovering and accessing library resources and services. Systematically review existing content and perform updates as needed. Develop and document processes.

• Serve with other library faculty on the Library’s Communications & User Experience Team and Curricular Support Team; contribute strategy and expertise to improve user experience, remote reference, library instruction, and undergraduate teaching and learning at the College.

• Create and maintain instructional materials and digital learning objects.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including staffing the Library’s online and in-person reference service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, or current enrollment in a program awarding such degree is strongly preferred.

• Experience in website design, application of web accessibility standards, content management system support, XHTML, HTML, CSS, and text and image editing software.

• Current knowledge of web and digital content technologies, and standards of interoperability, usability, and accessibility for the web.

• Experience using the Bootstrap toolkit for web development, specifically with LibGuide CM.

• Experience with designing and/or running user experience testing.

• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience, work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively as a team member, and establish cooperative working relationships with colleagues.

• Availability to work weekend and evening hours

COMPENSATION

$44.69/hr; up to 225 hours per semester

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigate to the following links: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings"

Please submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin February 23, 2021.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Source: https://cuny.jobs/bronx-ny/web-services-librarian-non-teaching-adjunct-1/8DCC08B990D143B8A3CD30F8865C8A3A/job/

Digital Access & Preservation Lib, Ctr for Jewish History (NY)

 

Digital Access and Preservation Librarian

Overview

The Center for Jewish History is a collaborative home to five Partner institutions: the American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The Center for Jewish History and Partner collections span five thousand years, with tens of millions of archival documents, more than 500,000 volumes, in addition to thousands of artworks, textiles, ritual objects, recordings, films, and photographs. When the Center opened its doors twenty years ago, it made a commitment to preserve the collections housed within its walls and make them accessible to scholars, students, and diverse audiences by realizing a unique, shared services model across all five partners.

 

From 2018-2020, the Center implemented a new digital asset management and preservation system, Ex Libris’ Rosetta, to replace the Center’s previous system Digitool. As part of the implementation, over 50 terabytes of digital assets were migrated to Rosetta.  The Center seeks a systems-focused librarian tasked with the maintenance of the shared system and the ongoing improvement of the digital assets found within the system. 

 

The Librarian will report to the Senior Manager for Metadata and Discovery. The successful candidate will work closely with department members in Metadata and Discovery Services, the Center’s Information Technology Department, vendors, and stakeholders in the Center and Partner community to ensure that assets and their corresponding description will be preserved in perpetuity. The position is full-time and exempt.

 

Job Description

Title:	Digital Access and Preservation Librarian
Salary:	Commensurate with experience
Duration:	Employed at will
Location:	Primarily remote in accordance with pandemic precautions, a return to on-site work is anticipated in 2021.
Job purpose:	Management of the system and digital assets stored in system, including digital asset auditing and remediation, training Center and Partner staff, refining system configurations and functionality, alongside the day-to-day operations of the system.

Main Duties

• Oversee a robust, proprietary digital asset management and preservation system to ensure the Center and Partner institutions can continue to build a diverse array of digital holdings that is free to the public and available online across the globe. 
• Together with colleagues in Metadata and Discovery Services, expand functionality and facilitate interoperability between our digital asset management system, the Center’s other shared library systems, and external data-sharing exchanges.
• Serve as primary contact with Ex Libris and external contacts related to the maintenance of the digital asset management and preservation system. 
• Work collaboratively with Center and Partner staff to analyze, remediate, and troubleshoot new and migrated digital assets.
• Maintain an in-house developed processor tool, written in Python, that assists Center and Partner staff to create and submit deposits into the system as part of an automated and mediated workflow.
• Collaborate with Center and Partner colleagues on expanding existing digital preservation policy and planning, especially as policies are facilitated or enforced via our digital asset management system.
• Participate in the Rosetta user community and larger digital preservation community, including monitoring the developments and professional best practices in digital asset management, digital preservation, and related topics.

 

Education and experience

• ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline, such as computer science, digital preservation and curation, or archival science with a specialization in digital archives.
• Comfort and proficiency in performing work within and outside of a digital asset or content management system to improve, audit, and optimize assets for public and staff use.
• Experience working and thinking in Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and programming languages like Python to assist with maintenance of in-house developed processor.
• Proven capacity to foster and facilitate the work of others in using library systems or platform.
• Familiarity with current standards used in libraries, archives, and museums for description and preservation, including Dublin Core, MAchine-Readable Cataloging (MARC), Resource Description and Access (RDA), and Encoded Archival Description (EAD).

 

Requisite skills

Essential              

• Ability to devise own objectives, meet independent goals and deadlines, and see a variety of projects through to completion.
• Ease using and administering digital asset management systems, preservation systems, integrated library systems and/or database management systems, especially Ex Libris products like Aleph or Rosetta.
• Commitment to working in and fostering a collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders of varying levels of expertise in the preservation and description of digital assets.
• Effective communication skills with the capability to translate from technical to ordinary language; where necessary, maintain, expand, or create workflow documentation to train others and reflect best practices.
• Knowledge of and aptitude for articulating best practices in using library/content/asset systems and preserving digital assets in a library, archival, or museum setting.

Preferred            

• Understanding of library systems structure and environments, including interoperability between systems and how systems communicate via protocols, particularly OAI-PMH.
• Experience working with databases and utilities such as Oracle and SQL*Plus, or database management systems like MySQL.

 

Company Benefits

• 15-21 Federal and religious holidays off each year in addition to generous vacation, sick and personal days.
• Full health benefits (medical, dental and vision) with minimal employee contributions.
• Free Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account and Commuter Benefits.
• Generous 403b retirement benefits.

 

The Center for Jewish History is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives to the workplace are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Eric Fritzler, Senior Manager for Metadata and Discovery, at eafritzler@cjh.org.  No phone calls please.

 

 

 

 

Research Coordinator, Arnold & Porter (NY)

 

Research Coordinator

The Research Services Department of Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Research Coordinator to join our energetic, creative, and service-oriented global team. This position can be located in our Washington, DC, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Los Angeles offices. The Research Coordinator works as part of a firm-wide team to support the information needs of attorneys and other timekeepers, management and administrative staff. The Research Coordinator handles the department’s on-demand reference and document delivery requests using internal and external resources to ensure cost-efficiency.

 

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing on demand reference and document research services across a wide range of subject areas using a variety of print and electronic resources, including free and fee-based databases and websites.
• Actively participating in department and other internal firm meetings.
• Promoting the services of the Department firm-wide.
• Participating in, or leading, special projects as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. Enrollment in an MLS program at an ALA accredited school is a plus.
• A minimum of one year of experience providing on demand reference in a law library. Law firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of research methodology, print and electronic resources and tools in the areas of law relevant to the Firm’s practice.
• Ability to make cost-effective use of a wide range of free and fee-based resources, such as Westlaw, Lexis Advance and Bloomberg BNA to conduct basic research and retrieve documents.
• Familiarity with library and law firm technologies, including software and products used for communication, research and knowledge sharing.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, creative and highly organized individual with strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to forge relationships with management, colleagues and a diverse clientele.
• Effective work habits, including the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

 

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Our firm's equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster.

 

Arnold & Porter is an EO Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

 

Click here to apply: https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/current-opportunities

 

 

 

Asst Mgr of Research Operations, Arnold & Porter (NY)

 

Assistant Manager of Research Operations

The Research Services Department of Arnold & Porter has an opening for an Assistant Manager of Research Operations to join our energetic, creative, and service-oriented global team. This position is best located in the DC office, but we will consider excellent candidates working from our NY office. The Assistant Manager of Research Operations will work as part of the management team to transition the firm's print collections to digital alternatives and to develop new services in that environment and will assist the Manager with unit project management and oversight. The Assistant Manager has primary responsibility for supervising the Print Team who manage print resources in all offices. This team handles print acquisitions, processes invoices and transactional research allocations, and completes all tasks related to the physical library collections and attorney deskbooks. The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys managing people and projects and working with a team across the globe, and is highly proficient using Excel.

 

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with the Manager of Research Operations to manage unit services and to develop and document policies, procedures, and other best practices to support unit activities.
• Serving as the main point of contact in the Manager’s absence.
• Directly supervising staff members engaged in the designated technical services systems, operations and activities (print acquisitions, processing, serials control, routing, and circulation) firm-wide to ensure the delivery of consistent and high-quality service.
• Managing the deskbook program, including acquisition requests, audits and adjusting subscription counts.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for overseeing and troubleshooting activities related to print materials, including space planning, weeding, and rebalancing the print collections.
• Managing the relationships with our major vendors of Thomson Reuters, Lexis, and Wolters Kluwer and developing an understanding of the evolving use of print resources in our offices firm-wide.
• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to the designated systems and operations and using that data to recommend changes in operations.
• Assisting with data collection and budget recommendations and monitoring expenditures for activities related to the designated systems and operations.
• Establishing relationships and serving as a liaison internally with administrative staff and externally with vendors and colleagues.
• Maintaining current knowledge of developments in technical services, resource management, library technology and systems, and resources relevant to the Firm’s practice.
• Sharing knowledge by contributing to internal knowledge sharing systems, reporting at meetings, teaching, and other means.
• Promoting the services of the Department firm-wide.

 

Qualifications: 

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited school.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, including significant experience in a law firm or corporate information center and a minimum of three (3) years of management experience, including supervision of personnel and project management. Law firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment using good judgment.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a busy office environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, in oral and written form, with individuals at all levels within the Firm and outside the Firm.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of trustworthiness commensurate to handling confidential and sensitive material.
• High proficiency in integrated library system software, MS Word and Excel; ability to efficiently search the Internet and experience working in databases.
• Solid knowledge of legal publishing industry and players and of the organization of legal materials.
• Reliability, dependability, and strong motivation to respond to requests quickly.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

 

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Our firm's equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster.

 

Arnold & Porter is an EO Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

 

Click here to apply: https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/current-opportunities

P/T - eReserves Librarian, CUNY-York College (NY)

 

JOB TITLE:        eReserves Librarian/Library Specialist (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

LOCATION:          York College

Full/Part Time:      Part-Time (10-15 hours per week)

CONTRACT TITLE: Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA: Exempt

GENERAL DUTIES

The York College Library is seeking a part-time eReserves Librarian/Library Specialist (Non-teaching Adjunct) who will provide assistance and support to establish eReserves in LibGuides. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience in academic setting.  The eReserves Librarian/Library Specialist will perform the following, but not limited to, duties:

  *  Participates in creating eReserves course pages and maintaining completed course reserves to ensure all resources are accessible.

  *  Pursues copyright permissions for eReserves material when necessary.

  *  Supports integration of eReserves within library subject guides and web pages to provide seamless access for faculty and students

  *  Provides assistance for training and updating library staff how to use the eReserves.

  *  Monitors and troubleshoots links to online resources and works with library staff to resolve problems related to the course reserves service.

  *  Maintains clear records of project-in-progress  and helps with development of workflows and best practices.

  *  Performs other related duties as assigned including answering Reserves-specific patron questions.

QUALIFICATIONS

  *  MLS (Master's in Library Science) degree from an ALA-accredited institution

  *  Familiarity with eReserves, LibGuides and Springshare software.

  *  Relevant experience in academic setting a plus

  *  Understanding of copyright and fair use guidelines

  *  Some familiarity with OER

  *  Experience in training and writing documentation

  *  Strong written and verbal communication skills

COMPENSATION

Minimum of $42.95/hr, depending on candidate qualifications

CLOSING DATE

February 19, 2021

HOW TO APPLY

Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Stefka Tzanova, Science Librarian, York College, stzanova@york.cuny.edu<mailto:stzanova@york.cuny.edu>.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION?

York College, a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY) in Jamaica, Queens, was founded in 1966. In fall 2009, York reorganized its academic units into three distinct schools: Business and Information Systems; Health Sciences and Professional Programs; and Arts and Sciences. New programs have been added in aviation management, journalism and pharmaceutical sciences, and a four-year nursing program was implemented in 2011. York currently offers a BS in Gerontology and a BS/MS in Occupational Therapy, the only ones of their kind within CUNY. The college's physical environment is constantly evolving to meet the changing requirements of students, faculty, programs and staff. Interior and exterior spaces are being upgraded and modernized to enhance learning, teaching and co-curricular experiences.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Reference Librarian, NYU Law Library (NY)

New York University Law Library
Notice of Position Vacancy and Search
Position: Reference Librarian 

Responsibilities: This reference position is one of a team of professional librarians in the department of Research, Reference & Faculty Services and will report to the head of that department: The principal duties of this position are:
 

• Serving as a library liaison and providing proactive and personalized library services for faculty, including performing complex research for the faculty member, training research assistants and tracking the faculty member’s
scholarship;

• Teaching legal research to various constituencies and coordinating the library’s research trainings primarily for new students and student law journal editors;

• Preparing research guides and other instructional material on legal research topics;

• Assisting with collection development decisions;

• Supervising our government documents program;

• Participating in (currently virtual) reference desk rotation, including evening and weekend hours; and

• Each staff member is responsible to cultivate an equitable and inclusive work community.

Qualifications

 
• M.L.S. (or equivalent) and J.D. from accredited institutions. Candidates within a one year of graduation and actively engaged in completion of course work required for graduation will be afforded consideration;

• 1-3 years of professional law library experience, academic library experience strongly preferred;

• Demonstrated ability to provide in-depth and complex legal research and reference support;

• A thorough knowledge of traditional and new legal and non-legal resources and techniques, as well as an aptitude to stay current with emerging trends;

• A self-starter who is comfortable working independently and within a collegial team environment;

• The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse student body and staff and a commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion;

• A strong customer-service orientation; and

• A history of involvement in professional activities and/or a history of scholarly work (e.g., professional publications).

 

Classification: This is a contract position (Assistant Librarian of Practice) as a member of the Law Library Faculty.

Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.

Diversity & Inclusion: The NYU Law Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, and bringing new voices into the field. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications are accepted through Interfolio.com via http://apply.interfolio.com/83832
 

Additional Information
NYU Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, you’ll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Head Librarian, Dominican College (NY)

 

Head Librarian
12-month, full-time faculty position

 

Dominican College, in Orangeburg, NY, seeks an energetic and progressive Head Librarian to provide leadership, management and administration of all aspects of library services, including technology, collections, services, staff and physical facilities. This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, faculty position reporting to the Associate Academic Dean and supervising four assistant librarians and ten paraprofessional staff. The Library has more than 70,000 print books; 192,000 e-books; 600 print periodical titles; 111,000 e-journals; and 80 databases, and a Learning Commons for private studying and group projects. The Library services both undergraduate and graduate programs as well as online learning.

 

The Head Librarian:

• Manages and administers academic activities of the library within the framework of the College’s mission, values and goals.
• Engages in strategic planning and visioning for all library operations.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of services designed to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students and faculty.
• Collaborates with faculty to provide relevant collection development and technologies.
• Regularly evaluates and provides reports on services and collections.
• Recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Selects, trains, mentors and evaluates library staff. Develops and recommends annual budget for purchase of library resources. Advances the integration of technology into all library functions.
• Promotes innovative library instruction and information literacy across the curriculum.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with College departments, regional libraries, and relevant external agencies.
• Remains current in all aspects of library trends and participates in professional groups.

 

Dominican College, located 20 miles northwest of NYC, is a private institution with approximately 2,000 students and 400 faculty and staff. Our heritage stresses the humanistic value of a Liberal Arts education, a commitment to social justice, and a strong belief in the need for integrity and community engagement, all in the service of preparing students to reach their potential as responsible citizens who enrich the world in which we live.

 

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. Seven to ten years of library experience including three to five years administrative experience in an academic library. Excellent communication, planning and management skills. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty and students. Evidence of time management skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Possesses a clear vision for future trends both in librarianship and information technology.

 

Qualified applicants should send curriculum vitae and a letter of interest along with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to humanresources@dc.edu

 

AA/EEO

 

https://www.dc.edu/head-librarian/