Asst Lib for Access/Outreach, Mt. St. Mary Coll (NY)

Mount Saint Mary College, in Newburgh, NY, seeks an innovative, dynamic, and self-motivated individual to join a collaborative and collegial team of library faculty and support staff committed to the continuous improvement of library resources and services.  Position reports to the Director of the Library.  

 

Assistant Librarian for Access and Outreach Services

 

Leads a staff of three in the delivery of front-line library services: circulation, interlibrary loan, course reserves, stacks maintenance, and student staff management.  Sets policy for, implements innovations in, and assesses the quality and effectiveness of all access services areas.  Mediates circulation problems with library users.  Develops and maintains web pages that support access services.  Develops the library schedule throughout the year.

 

As liaison to designated academic programs, teaches information literacy sessions, selects library materials, and conducts research consultations within these disciplines.  Serves as instruction team member in First Year Experience program.  Provides general reference service. 

 

Promotes and publicizes library resources, services, and events through the library web page, social media, digital signage, email, and print.  Creates marketing materials independently and in conjunction with the MSMC Marketing Department.  Collaborates with faculty and staff across campus and within the library to plan and carry out diverse events relevant to MSMC academic programs.  Coordinates the library’s overall web site and social media efforts, as well as its digital signage and room reservations systems.  Conducts website usability testing. 

 

Collaborates with Residence Life on educational and cultural programming.  Works with Admissions, as primary library contact, for open house, library tours, and student/parent orientations.  Responsible for exhibits and displays within the library. 

                                  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Knowledge of access services functions.
• Experience teaching information literacy skills and familiarity with the ACRL information literacy framework.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the creation of marketing materials.
• Experience in creating or maintaining web site content.
• Demonstrated public relations and promotional ability.
• Personable and outgoing demeanor, a “people person,” able to establish a quick rapport with students and faculty.
• Ability to deliver instruction via multiple modes: face-to-face in the classroom or in workshops, online (synchronous or asynchronous), online tutorials, etc.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in higher education.
• Strong technology skills and the ability to adapt to changing technological environments.
• Knowledge of collection development tools, techniques, and strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

•     Ability to work independently and collaboratively with library faculty and support staff, as well as the greater campus community, and to show initiative in fulfilling responsibilities.

• Effective organizational and project management skills.
• Flexibility in covering reference desk and instruction schedules.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the III Sierra integrated library system.
• Experience in providing academic reference service.
• Knowledge of website usability testing.
• Experience in developing a social media presence for professional purposes.
• Knowledge of collection development tools, techniques, and strategies.
• Experience using media-authoring tools (Screencast-o-matic, Camstasia, etc.)

 

Appointment

This is a 12-month, tenure-track position.  To earn promotion and tenure, library faculty must meet performance expectations for teaching effectiveness, research and scholarship, and service to college and community.  Competitive benefits package including four weeks’ vacation and MSMC tuition benefits.  Salary commensurate with experience.

 

Kaplan Family Library and Learning Center at Mount Saint Mary College

The Kaplan Family Library and Learning Center is a user-centered organization of six librarians and six support staff whose focus is connecting students and faculty with information and ideas.  Teaching and personal service are central to the library mission, along with a commitment to student learning and success.  Kaplan Library boasts a beautifully designed space that offers convenient access to collections along with a wide variety of workspace options.  Read the library mission statement.

 

Mount Saint Mary College is an independent liberal arts institution with a rich Catholic Dominican tradition.  Located in the scenic Hudson Valley, about 60 miles north of New York City, the campus occupies a beautiful spot overlooking the Hudson River. The college enrolls approximately 2,200 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students and offers bachelor and master degree programs in nursing, business, education, social services, communication and media, the liberal arts, and more.  Read more about the college.

 

MSMC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to a diverse campus community. 

 

Application

Please submit a letter of application, a resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references via the MSMC Online Application System.  Include in your letter a brief statement of your philosophy of academic librarianship, referring to the areas of specialization required in this position.

 

Review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.  Expected start date is August 2021.

 

F/T - Librarian, Naugatuck Comm Coll (CT)

Naugatuck Community College, in Waterbury, CT, is seeking a Librarian.

Level: Community College Professional level 18, 12-month, tenure track

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week

Job Posting #: NVCC 21-06

PC# 00049696

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EST) on Monday, June 7, 2021

      

LOCATION:

Naugatuck Valley Community College

750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708

 

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE:  August 2021

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library or learning resource center of a Community College providing library services to students, faculty, and citizens of the communities served by the College including teaching students and faculty in the use of such library resources as on-line access to information, bibliographic search, access to print materials and methods of research for academic course materials. In addition, the library relies to an increasing extent on computer-based information technology. Therefore, the Librarian may be assigned to provide professional information technology services.

Community College Professionals and Faculty are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Master’s degree in Library Science or appropriately related discipline with one (1) year of experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Experience instructing, and advising patrons on, bibliographic and reference research.
• Experience providing computer-based technical support.
• Experience providing instruction in the effective use of library resources in higher education.
• Experience leading and training support staff.

SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED: 

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.  Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in leading or supervising others
• Experience conducting assessments of student information literacy.
• Experience with instructional design. 
• Knowledge of copyright and fair use in the academic library setting.
• Experience with video and tutorial creation tools and software
• Experience with planning and hosting outreach events

 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Under the Director of Library Services, the Librarian is responsible for providing useful and helpful support to the learning mission of the College through effective performance in these essential areas: Providing useful and effective assistance to patrons (students, faculty, public) to contribute to the learning mission of the College; applying professional knowledge in organizing, selecting and acquiring library materials to ensure their ready accessibility and appropriateness to patrons; providing computer-based technical support for the library; instructing and training students and faculty in how to make effective use of library resources; efficient lending and responsible recovery of library materials and for the efficient exchange of materials through interlibrary loans by performing and overseeing circulation and lending services; and contributing to the effective management of the library by assisting the Library Director in the Library’s management.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

 

STARTING SALARY:

$67,587 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume via the NVCC Careers Portal at https://nv.edu/About-NVCC/NVCC-is-for-You/Employment-Opportunities/Employment/category/employment-opportunities

 

 

 

Business Librarian, Southern CT State Univ (CT)

Tenure-Track Librarian Position Announcement

Department: Library Services
Rank: Assistant Librarian
Specialization(s): Business Librarian
Search Number: 21-019

 

Located in historic New Haven, a city rich in art and culture, Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. SCSU is a flourishing community of approximately 10,000 students, located less than three miles from downtown New Haven, with easy access to New York and Boston.
    

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:

Hilton C. Buley Library at Southern Connecticut State University is seeking to immediately fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Librarian. The Business Librarian provides creative and proactive library support to SCSU's School of Business. The Business Librarian is part of the Library Research/Instruction Services division, providing reference, instruction, and liaison services to business departments and programs (such as: accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, management information systems, international business, and public utilities management). The Librarian assists with providing reference services as part of a cooperative centralized reference environment. Liaison work to assigned departments includes providing information literacy instruction and research consultations to students and faculty and developing a library collection that is responsive to department, curricular, and research needs. As tenure-track employees at SCSU, librarians are thus expected to participate in professional and scholarly activities and serve on library and university committees. All librarians report directly to the Library Director and work collaboratively as faculty. This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; for further information see https://www.scsuaaup.org/.
     

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; knowledge of and experience with information resources for business disciplines; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and with initiative, both as a team member and as an individual; interest in tenure-track faculty responsibilities related to librarianship and scholarship.
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2 years or more of professional library experience in an academic library.
• an undergraduate business degree or MBA.
• experience providing library services, including instruction and collection development, to business programs in an academic library.
• familiarity with current trends in business librarianship related to research and instruction, such as the ACRL Information Literacy Standards and RUSA Business Research Competencies.
• experience working collaboratively as a member of an academic library team.
      

Application Process: 

Please submit letter of interest addressing the required and preferred qualifications, current curriculum vitae or resumé, and a list of three references with email and phone contact information to: Business Librarian Search Committee Chair at ToceJ1@southernct.edu. For best consideration, all materials must be received by Sunday June 6, 2021.The position will remain open until filled.
 

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Original posting: Assistant Librarian (Tenure-Track)

F/T - Librarian II, Dorot Jewish Div, NYPL (NY)

Librarian II - Dorot Jewish Division

Overview

The Dorot Jewish Division of the New York Public Library administers, develops and promotes one of the world’s great collections of Hebraica and Judaica. The collection contains a comprehensive and balanced chronicle of the religious and secular history of the Jewish people in over a quarter of a million books, microforms, manuscripts, newspapers, periodicals, and ephemera from all over the world. Reference and research services are available in a dedicated Jewish studies reading room on the first floor of the Library’s landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The Division welcomes hundreds of researchers each month, and fields inquiries from researchers investigating a variety of topics, as well as general readers looking for research assistance.

 

The Librarian II position in the Dorot Jewish Division provides excellent public service in the form of reference work, writing, instruction, outreach, and works with colleagues across the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building to assure an optimal experience for all visitors to the Library.

Principal Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Research Librarian, the Librarian II:

• Provides excellent reference service based on specialized subject knowledge of the collections, key resources and trends in scholarship.
• Regularly creates and updates online content, including blog posts, research guides, and assorted educational materials.
• Provides reference and research assistance at service points in multiple locations.
• Develops and teaches classes for the public and educational and cultural institutions, and participates in the Library’s outreach and instruction strategy. 
• Supports and participates in strategic initiatives related to outreach, programming, and collection description and maintenance activities. 
• Maintains a personal program of continuous education and professional development.
• Performs related duties as required.

Key Competencies:

• Accountability and Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills
• Support of the Library’s Core Values.

Required Education & Experience

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies
• Undergraduate degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Religious Studies, Jewish Studies or related field. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Jewish Studies and related topics through academic background or equivalent training or expertise. 
• One or more years of research library experience or relevant internship experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully demonstrated excellent public service skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff. 
• Successfully demonstrated knowledge of authoritative humanities resources. 
• Familiarity with Hebrew alphabet. 
• Demonstrated experience using online catalogs, electronic databases, and internet sources in reference work. 
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate and express ideas clearly in presentations and in writing. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated computer and word processing skills, including Google office products, MS Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of language(s) relative to the Jewish diaspora. 
• At ease with public speaking and instruction.

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
• Be Resourceful in solving problems
• Be Curious in all aspects of your work

Physical Duties

• Limited physical effort is required
• Light lifting required
• Lifting up to 15 lbs. Required
• May require travel within NYC

Starting Salary

USD $55,027.00/Yr.

Hours

35 hours to be scheduled Monday-Saturday between 9am-8pm
Evenings and weekends as necessary
Schedule subject to change

Union / Non Union

Local 1930 

 

To Apply:

https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/11447/librarian-ii%2c-dorot-jewish-division/job?mobile=false&width=750&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Sustainability Coordinator, Suffolk Coop Lib Sys (NY)

 

The Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SCLS) is seeking an individual as a Sustainability Coordinator.

The candidate must have a Master’s Degree (MLS/MIS/MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution and have two years of professional library experience. Salary is $51,573.00 plus benefits.

SCLS is a 56- member library system in Suffolk County, NY.  We are a supportive employer with opportunities to learn and grow in this position.

 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: MEMBER SERVICES POSITION

TITLE: SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR GENERAL

DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, this employee is responsible for the maintenance and development of initiatives designed to improve SCLS and member library sustainability (Environmentally Responsible, Economically Feasible, and Socially Equitable). Areas of concentration include management, governance, funding, marketing, and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Works with the Professional & Staff Development Supervisor to provide member libraries with resources related to library sustainability.

2.Consults, advises and supports member libraries with initiatives related to sustainability.

3.Oversees the State Aid for Public Library Construction Grant Program.

4.Advocates at all government levels for sustainable funding and community support.

5.Assumes role of Green Team Leader at SCLS, ensuring all existing sustainabilityinitiatives are being followed, maintained, and advanced.

6.Maintenance and administration of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative program.

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1.Represents SCLS at professional meetings and conferences as directed.

2.Assists in the set up and organization of SCLS member services projects and initiatives.

3.Prepares reports, memoranda, and other written materials.

4.Performs other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

1.Knowledge of concepts and practices in the field of sustainability.

2.Excellent organizational skills.

3.Ability to use a wide variety of computer software applications, specifically Microsoft Office.

4.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

5.Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with others in a team setting.

6.Ability to work without direct supervision and meet deadlines.

7.Ability to make Sustainable work-related decision.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

1.Master’s Degree (MLS/MIS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.

2.A NYS Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate.

3.Two years of professional library experience.

 

To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to Suffolk Cooperative Library System Human Resources Office at sclshr@suffolknet.org by May 25, 2021.