Senior Librarian, Office of the Attorney General (NY)

Applications Due: 12/07/21
Vacancy ID: 94689

Position Information

Agency: Attorney General, Office of the

Title: Senior Librarian (Law)

Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade19

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $63323 to $80429 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Provisional

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From: 8:30 AM

To: 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County: New York

Street Address: 28 Liberty Street

City: New York City

State: NY

Zip Code: 10005

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications For Permanent appointment:
Eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Individual must have one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service as a Senior Librarian or Senior Librarian (Law).

For Provisional appointment:
You must have a master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association AND Two years of full-time post-degree professional librarian experience in a law or government library. This experience must include using New York State and Federal primary and secondary legal resources and legal databases including Westlaw and LexisNexis.

Duties Description Reference
-provide legal and general research, reference, and referral support to Office of the Attorney General (OAG) staff;
-compile state and federal legislative and regulatory histories;
-assist OAG staff in the use of online resources including, but not limited to, Lexis, Westlaw and PACER;
-schedule instruction sessions for OAG staff in the efficient use of legal information resources;
-promote the library's resources and services by creating content for the library's intranet site;
-supervise clerical staff in the circulation, renewal, and retrieval of items borrowed from the library's collection and other sources; supervise activities regarding upkeep and maintenance of library’s print resources;
-perform other functions as requested;

Interlibrary Loan
-provide interlibrary loan services to OAG staff using OCLC WorldShare;
-monitor statistical and evaluative data and develop initiatives to assess and improve interlibrary loan services;
-advise staff of copyright law as applicable to interlibrary loan services;
-maintain interlibrary loan policies and procedures in response to copyright law and OAG needs;

Desired competencies
-Strong oral and written communication skills;
-Familiarity with SirsiDynix Symphony or other ILS systems.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Brianna Guckemus

Telephone (518) 776-2500

Fax (518) 915-7754

Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street New York State Office of the Attorney General

The Capitol

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12224

 

Notes on Applying: Please return cover letter and current resume to HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Email is the preferred method of submission. Please include Vacancy ID #94689 in the subject line. Will accept faxes and mailed copies as well. 

 

 

Head of Adult Svcs & Ref, Great Neck Lib (NY)

Head of Adult Services and Reference

The Great Neck Library seeks a dynamic, innovative librarian to lead our Adult Services and Reference  Department.  The ideal candidate will be community minded and think beyond the walls of the library to serve a very active, culturally diverse library in a  highly educated community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

⦁    Leading, directing and supervising full and part-time librarians and clerks in the Adult Services and Reference Department
⦁    Participating in staff selection and training for the department
⦁    Making administrative decisions for the department
⦁    Carrying Library initiatives forward to staff and the community
⦁    Develop materials budget information; administer and monitor annual allocations
⦁    Scheduling staff for maximum service during public service hours
⦁    Providing Adult and Reference services In-person, via telephone, and through a variety of other formats
⦁    Connecting patrons to highly recommended, carefully selected sources in many formats
⦁    Designing, organizing, and initiating services that reflect the demographics, cultural diversity, and special needs of the community
⦁    Coordinating selection and deselection of materials
⦁    Maintaining the quality of the collection by evaluating all formats for accuracy and currency
⦁    Collecting data and preparing reports for statistical analysis and submissions
⦁    Collaborating with other departments, branches, and community partners to provide quality services
⦁    Staying informed of developments in the profession through participation in professional organizations, system meetings, workshops, continuing education courses, and reading professional materials
⦁    Developing and conducting programs, tours, book talks both in-person and virtually
⦁    Excellent Computer Skills. Working knowledge of Word, Excel

Minimum Qualifications:

⦁    MLS or MLIS from ALA accredited institution
⦁    New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of employment
⦁    Four years professional librarian experience with at least one year of Supervisory experience
⦁    Demonstrated respect, sensitivity, and knowledge of cultural differences
⦁    Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer services
⦁    Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing

 
Schedule:
Full time – 35 hours/week, includes one night plus Saturday rotation.        
Sundays on a voluntary basis.

 

Starting Salary Range:
The minimum starting salary is $66,600 plus full benefit package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This is a Union Position.

Reply with resume, cover letter, and references by 12/10/2021:
Great Neck Library
159 Bayview Ave.
Great Neck, NY  11023
employment@greatnecklibrary.org

 
No Phone Calls Please
The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

F/T - Access Svcs Lib, CUNY-Bronx Comm Coll (NY)

 

Job Title: Access Services Librarian – Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor

Job ID: 23046

Location: Bronx Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bronx Community College Library seeks an Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor to serve as Access Services Librarian during the Spring 2022 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.

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

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.

Instructor: $47,089 - $70,762

Assistant Professor: $51,242 - $88,602

Associate Professor: $66,455 - $105,676

HOW TO APPLY

Visit 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/HRSHRAM.HRSCE.GBL

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

Resumes will be reviewed until position is filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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.

 

 

P/T - Project Manager, Healing Histories Project (Remote)

(Short Term Contract) Project Manager for Healing Histories Project (HHP)

The Healing Histories Project is made up of healers, medical practitioners, organizers, media makers, cultural and memory workers who believe that all deserve care and support during times of crisis, vulnerability & resistance. We come together to inform and shape a vision for collective care and safety while integrating models of wellness that seek to transform and intervene on medical violence, harms, and abuses rooted in racism and capitalism. We are engaging individuals, communities and institutions to remember these abuses and harms by catalyzing research, action and movement-building strategies. We do this through the creation of popular education tools, workshop curriculum, cultural and political events and more. 

We are a multiracial intergenerational and multi-ability team that centers Black, Indigenous, people of color, people with disabilities and others targeted by eugenecist strategies in our work.

The Healing Histories Project works in solidarity with many health and healing practitioners/workers by holding with dignity and respect the lives and communities they care for and by disrupting abuses of the state.  The release of this COVID-19 Timeline is our first offering. In addition to the COVID timeline, HHP has  been working for 11 years on compiling data related to 500+ years of the Medical Industrial Complex. This data currently exists in an excel spreadsheet.

We are looking for a project manager to help us finalize the healing histories timeline and ready the data for publication. This is a four month contract: January 15 2022 through April 30th 2022 with the option to extend based on the work.

Timeline content finalization:

·        Develop data strategy and workplan to ready the timeline data for publication by March 30, 2022.

·        Either provide copy-editing and/or content-editing skills or be able to identify, contract and supervise editors. 

·        Create and implement a data cleaning and quality assurance process for a small team of students and/or paid staff

·        Create a bibliography of sources cited to be published with the timeline.

·        Support in vetting online platforms to hold data in a searchable timeline. 

·        Work with the Comms consultant on content finalization with the design and readiness of the digital platform. 

·        Problem-solve content or data issues as they arise. 

Work Culture

·        Ability to work independently and follow deadlines as part of a team.

·        Strong time management skills and direct communication.

·        All Team Meetings once to twice a month 

This contract is for 15 hours a week at $75/hour with a start date by January 15, 2021 (Hours may be worked in any format averaging no more than 15 hours a week). This contract is for six months with the option for review and extension based upon the work and funding. This position assumes home-based and/or remote work.

To apply, send a letter explaining your interest in the project and your experience and include a CV. Please send this to info@healinghistoriesproject.com

P/T - Librarian, Bryant Library (NY)

The Bryant Library, in Roslyn, NY, is seeking a part-time reference librarian.

 

REFERENCE SERVICES
Part Time Librarian Position Available

PURPOSE: Seeking a dynamic and experienced librarian to provide the community with the best possible materials, reference, and information services available. The person in this position will work under the supervision of the Head of Reference.

COVERAGE NEEDED: Weekdays including up to two nights a week, two Saturdays a month and Sundays as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
●Provide assistance to patrons with reference and reader’s advisory services through print and digital resources.
●Provide technology assistance with computers and other digital devices.
●Responsible for scheduled coverage at the Reference Desk.
●Assist with collection development.
●Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
●M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited school.
●Prior adult reference services experience in a public library is preferred.
●Excellent computer skills as related to libraries is required.
● Knowledge of public library databases is required.
●Knowledge of Sierra, Canva and Microsoft Office is a plus.
●Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to form effective working relationships with staff and public is necessary.
●Commitment to excellent customer service.

Minimum Starting salary: $32.24 per hour
We are a member of the New York State Retirement System. This is not a Civil Service position.

Send Resume by Wednesday Dec 1 to Julie Klein, Head of Reference
Email: jobsref@bryantlibrary.org.

ATTENTION: PLEASE DO NOT FAX RESUMES.

P/T - Adult Librarian I, Levittown Lib (NY)

 Part-Time Adult Librarian I Position Available

The Levittown Public Library is currently seeking an enthusiastic Librarian dedicated to public service to work in our Adult Department. Candidates will be required to work up to 17 hours per week. Schedule will include night and weekend hours.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 Provide general and in-depth reference services using a variety of print and online resources, both in person at the public service desk and by phone, chat, email and via text.

 Assist the Department Head with the selection and ordering of library materials using online sources.

 Provide assistance to library users with computers/technology items, mobile devices and apps.

 Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

 MLS Degree in Library Science and NYS Public Librarian’s Certificate.

 Previous experience working as an Adult Librarian and knowledge of adult literature.

 Excellent customer service, oral and written communication, presentation and technology skills.

 Ability and willingness to learn new emerging technologies, and work cooperatively and collaboratively.

 Must be a Nassau County Resident.

Hourly Salary Range:

 $25.08-$35.73 based on experience

This is a non-competitive Civil Service Position.

Your name will not be removed from a Civil Service list.

Interested candidates should email a copy of their resume by Friday, December 3, 2021

to: Maryann Ferro, Assistant Library Director

mferro@levittownpl.org

The Levittown Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Lib for STEM Instr & Engagement, NYU (NY)

 

NYU Libraries is hiring! The Librarian for STEM Instruction & Engagement will lead the NYU Bern Dibner Library instruction and engagement programs. Primarily serving students and faculty of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, this position is central to our efforts to create and sustain vibrant, inclusive, and STEM-relevant programs for the Tandon community, including teaching across the undergraduate and graduate populations and working in partnership with other academic and support services. The Division of Libraries values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented communities.

This particular position is part of NYU Libraries' Building STEM for the Public Good: Cultivating Openness in the Sciences cluster. Bringing together expertise in scientific data discovery, data curation and organization, open-access scholarship, digital preservation, and STEM engagement, this cluster will bring a key set of library and information science perspectives and theoretical underpinnings to heighten the impact of work already occurring across the university in the fields of education, data journalism, information and technology policy, data science, and more.

Description

The Librarian for STEM Instruction & Engagement will lead the NYU Bern Dibner Library instruction and engagement programs. Primarily serving students and faculty of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, this position is central to our efforts to create and sustain vibrant, inclusive, and STEM-relevant programs for the Tandon community, including teaching across the undergraduate and graduate populations and working in partnership with other academic and support services, like Student Affairs, the Tandon Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program, and more. In concert with the Libraries’ Instructional Services department, STEM librarians, and teaching partners in Data Services and Research Computing, this position strives to surface key concepts in the use and understanding of our information landscape, emphasizing critical examinations of issues such as openness, access, emerging technologies, and other scholarly practices.  

In pursuit of building the responsive and forward-looking instructional programs, the ideal candidate brings skills and enthusiasm for engaging directly with students and faculty to understand the evolving landscape of needs in STEM education. Additionally, this candidate  develops and engages with innovative pedagogical approaches and outcomes and reveals connections between formal, co-curricular, and lifelong learning so important to learners in STEM fields. This position strives to create scaled instructional capacity, work with larger instructional programs emanating from the Undergraduate & Instructional Services department, and shape partner teaching engagements with Data Services, Research Computing, and STEM librarians across NYU Libraries. 

Research

Faculty Librarians also explore their own active research agenda, contributing their expertise, experiences, and investigations to build new knowledge in their chosen areas. The STEM Instruction and Engagement Librarian will be well positioned to make substantive contributions to research in a number of areas including, but not limited to, explorations of the role that libraries play in creating necessary technological conditions that enable equitable access to online information; the collaborative establishment of non-commercial online resources and practices; the role libraries play in the open-access ecosystem; the consideration of biases within the terminology, architecture, and encoding of these systems, and the ethical and privacy considerations that arise in an era of mass data collection.

NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative
NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to recruit, welcome, and support new library faculty working across the Division on timely themes of social importance, such as Inequality and Anti-racism, Population Health and Health Equity, Open Science and the Public Good, and Urban Environments and Politics. The cluster-hire approach offers NYU Libraries a new opportunity to address our goal of building a more diverse faculty community in a concerted way, with the full weight of the University’s recruitment and retention toolkit. It also allows us to mobilize our internal resources, including onboarding, cohort mentoring, and measures to protect time for research and service, and bring them to bear to ensure the success of new hires. For full details about the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.

This particular position is part of our Building STEM for the Public Good: Cultivating Openness in the Sciences cluster. Bringing together expertise in scientific data discovery, data curation and organization, open-access scholarship, digital preservation, and STEM engagement, this cluster will bring a key set of library and information science perspectives and theoretical underpinnings to heighten the impact of work already occurring across the university in the fields of education, data journalism, information and technology policy, data science, and more. The positions in this cluster build on the goal of libraries centering the public good in technology development, selection, policy, and implementation, not only to facilitate access to a range of technologies, but also to bring a critical lens to their inherent limitations and biases. 

About NYU Libraries
The Division of Libraries values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented communities. We are proud of our organizational culture and are committed​ ​to​ ​building​ ​and sustaining​​ a​ ​diverse,​ ​inclusive,​ ​and equitable​ ​organization​ that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. For more information regarding the Libraries’ commitment to IDBEA, see the Libraries’ Mission & Values Statement, our Diversity and Inclusion Values Statement, and our Commitment to Anti-Racism.

Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background. Faculty at NYU, including in the Division of Libraries, have always enjoyed relative flexibility in their work, allowing for moments of remote work as appropriate

Qualifications

Required 

• Minimum one graduate degree (master’s level or higher), conferred by start date, for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required to be eligible for tenure, one of which must be an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent.
• Experience in one or more fields germane to this position, including Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology, or STEM education.  
• Experience with delivering and/or planning instructional and pedagogical programs, curricula, and/or interventions that seek to support the learning paths of our communities
• Knowledge or strong interest in instructional programming, and engagement to communities inside or outside of libraries

• Knowledge of current and emerging issues, practices, trends, and technologies that support critical pedagogy, antiracist, and/or inclusive teaching and learning in academic library and/or university environments

Preferred  

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS. 
• Experience working across organizational boundaries and managing complex stakeholder groups to move projects forward.

Application Instructions

We would love to hear from you! To ensure consideration, submit your CV and letter of application, including the contact information of three professional references. NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by January 3.

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://apply.interfolio.com/98698

Open Scholarship Lib, NYU (NY)

Open Scholarship Librarian

New York University: NYU - NY: Division of Libraries

Location

New York, NY

Description

New York University Libraries is seeking a faculty librarian to support the open scholarship, digital publishing, and repository needs of research and teaching across a wide range of social sciences, humanities, and sciences fields at NYU. This individual works in a unit that includes the Scholarly Communications and Information Policy and Digital Scholarship Services departments as part of a team working to grow and sustain a constantly evolving set of services that supports researchers across the full scholarly communication lifecycle, including content creation, preservation, and storage; rights management; and content discovery and dissemination.

The Open Scholarship Librarian plays a key role in developing and implementing a broad-ranging outreach and education program for digital publishing and repository services for NYU. They work in close collaboration with other specialists to promote tools and services in support of Open Access and Open Scholarship, such as the institutional repository, ORCID Identifiers, and Digital Object Identifiers; to identify and document workflow best practices for the curation and management of digital collections and digital publishing projects, including collections such as electronic theses and dissertations; and to instruct researchers in navigating rights and access issues.This person works collaboratively with Liaison and instruction librarians, technologists, metadata architects, preservation specialists, and developers within NYU Libraries to maintain and improve systems for description, storage, discovery, rights management, and access to digital content held within the institutional repository.

The Open Scholarship Librarian participates in library-wide committees, activities, and special projects, especially those involving new methodologies and scholarly communication practices, especially as they relate to open access and open scholarship. They will develop and maintain awareness of scholarly communication initiatives across subject areas, attending professional meetings, workshops and conferences for training and continuing professional development. As a member of the Scholarly Communications and Information Policy department, this position reports to the Director of Scholarly Communications and Information Policy and operates in close coordination with the Scholarly Communications Librarian, Digital Scholarship Services, Data Services, Preservation and Conservation, and Digital Library Technology Services.

Research

Faculty Librarians also explore their own active research agenda, contributing their expertise, experiences, and investigations to build new knowledge in their chosen areas. The Open Scholarship Librarian will be well positioned to make substantive contributions to research in a number of areas, including, but not limited to, explorations of the role that libraries play in cultivating an open research culture and leveraging that culture to promote more inclusive equitable, and ethical research and publication practices; the collaborative establishment of non-commercial online resources and practices; the role of libraries in creating necessary technological systems that enable equitable access to online information; the consideration of biases within the terminology, architecture, and encoding of these systems; and the ethical and privacy considerations that arise in an era of mass data collection. 

NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative
NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to recruit, welcome, and support new library faculty working across the Division on timely themes of social importance, such as Inequality and Anti-racism, Population Health and Health Equity, Open Science and the Public Good, and Urban Environments and Politics. NYU Libraries will use the cluster-hire approach to address our goal of building a more diverse faculty community in a concerted way, with the full weight of the University’s recruitment and retention toolkit. It also allows us to mobilize our internal resources, including onboarding, cohort mentoring, and measures to protect time for research and service, and bring them to bear to ensure the success of new hires. For full details about the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.

This particular position is part of our Building STEM for the Public Good: Cultivating Openness in the Sciences cluster. Bringing together expertise in data discovery, data curation and organization, open-access scholarship, and STEM engagement, this cluster will bring a key set of library and information science perspectives and theoretical underpinnings to heighten the impact of work already occurring across the university in the fields of education, data journalism, information and technology policy, data science, and more. The positions in this cluster build on a rich tradition of libraries centering the public good in technology development, selection, policy, and implementation, not only to facilitate access to a range of technologies, but also to bring a critical lens to their inherent limitations and biases. 

About NYU Libraries
The Division of Libraries values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented communities. We are proud of our organizational culture and are committed​ ​to​ ​building​ ​and sustaining​​ a​ ​diverse,​ ​inclusive,​ ​and equitable​ ​organization​ that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. For more information regarding the Libraries’ commitment to IDBEA, see the Libraries’ Mission & Values Statement, our Diversity and Inclusion Values Statement, and our Commitment to Anti-Racism.

Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background. Faculty at NYU, including in the Division of Libraries, have always enjoyed relative flexibility in their work, allowing for moments of remote work as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum one graduate degree (master’s level or higher) for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required for tenure. 
• Academic or professional experience in scholarly communication principles and practices, such as copyright and fair use, open access, digital publishing, and repository management.
• Ability to work effectively with patrons and colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability or interest in conducting teaching, consultations, and outreach to a wide range of stakeholders. 
• Strong public service orientation.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility.

Preferred:

• Experience providing repository and digital publishing outreach, education, and services in a large, research-intensive academic setting.
• Familiarity with digital repository technology and trends.
• Experience with navigating issues relating to copyright, fair use, and rights management.
• Reference/consultation, teaching, and/or outreach experience in an academic library.
• Experience working across organizational boundaries and managing complex stakeholder groups to move projects forward.

Application Instructions

We would love to hear from you! To ensure consideration, submit your CV and letter of application, including the contact information of three professional references. NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by December 6, 2021.

To Read Full Posting & Apply: 

https://apply.interfolio.com/98688

 

 

PALS ILS Operations Lib, Suffolk Coop Lib System (NY)

 

The Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SCLS) seeks a customer-service-oriented, tech-savvy librarian

to join our ILS team as PALS ILS Operations Librarian

The PALS ILS Operations Librarian is responsible for the daily management, configuration, and support of the Innovative Interfaces Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS) and various library applications.  The candidate must have a graduate degree (MLS) from an ALA-accredited library school or currently enrolled in an MLS program, having completed one year of library school. Public library experience is preferred.  

 

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.  Starting salary for this position is $51,572. Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm; nights and weekends as needed. Please see the job description below for details.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Suffolk Cooperative Library System Human Resources Office at sclshr@suffolknet.org by Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

DEPARTMENT: PALS
POSITION TITLE: PALS ILS OPERATIONS LIBRARIAN
REPORTS TO: ILS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Participates in the PALS ILS management team, assists in the daily operations of the ILS System, conducts complex projects related to the activities of the PALS Consortium, analyzes and institutes new system features and modules, trains staff in PALS libraries, and conducts PALS user group meetings. Must be available to work some nights or weekends as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides technical expertise, day-to-day administration, and support of various library applications:
a. ILS (Innovative Interfaces Sierra)
b. INN-Reach system (LI Link)
c. Online Catalogs and associated mobile sites
2. Develops and provides training as assigned to PALS libraries staff.
3. Assists with implementation and training after upgrades or new releases of the ILS software.
4. Provides customer and technical support for library staff through the helpdesk ticketing system.
5. Writes, edits, and revises online documentation as needed.
6. Acts as a liaison between the automation vendor and consortium members.
7. Conducts PALS user group meetings.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Keeps current with library technologies through professional developments activities.
2. Represents the consortium at professional meetings.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
1. Ability to train personnel.
2. Ability to delegate.
3. Ability for learning vendor software, report generators, system utilities, and telecommunications.
4. High level of customer service and communication skills
5. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent reading comprehension.
7. Ability to organize and work with detail.
8. Ability to deal with deadlines and frequent interruptions.
9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with vendor and library personnel.
10. Ability to think analytically to develop new procedures and maintain an even work flow.
11. Ability to work collaboratively as wells as independently
12. Understanding computer fundamentals (operating systems, data structures, programming/scripting, networking, etc.)
13. Ability to make sustainable work-related decisions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
1. Graduate degree (MLS) from an ALA accredited library school or currently enrolled in an MLS program, having completed one year of library school.
2. Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces products is desirable.
3. Public library experience preferred. 

 

 

Assoc Dir for Coll Devt & Mgmt, Quinnipiac U (CT)

Associate Director for Collection Development and Management

Job Number: 494058
Type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

Overview:	Quinnipiac University invites applications for an Associate Director for Collection Development and Management. As part of the Arnold Bernhard Library management team, the Associate Director for Collection Development and Management will provide leadership and strategic direction for the planning, organizing and growth of the library collection to support the curriculum and goals and mission of the university library. In addition, this position will assist in the development and implementation of Arnold Bernhard Library policies and will serve as the surrogate in the absence of the University Librarian.
About Quinnipiac:	Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's "The Best 380 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.
Responsibilities:	Identification, consultation, selection and assessment of library resources to meet curricular needs Manage library collection budget and monitor expenditures of library materials, preparing periodic financial reports as necessary Assist University Librarian with the overall administration of the Arnold Bernhard Library, including policy development, administrative decision making, assessment and strategic planning, benchmarking and reports preparation Vendor/Supplier assessment, selection and management of library material resources, negotiate vendor contract terms and specifications Materials work flow process analysis and design of library’s Technical Services unit Collaborate with University faculty and community regarding library collection Supervises professional and clerical staff Oversee statistics gathering and perform analysis of usage data Responsible for successful operation of acquisitions, cataloging, serials and administrative functions of the library’s Integrated Library System (Sierra) Maintain accuracy of database and serials holding in discovery knowledgebase (Proquest) Membership of standing university committee Occasional evening and weekend hours Other duties as assigned
Education Requirements:	Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-Accredited institution required
Qualifications:	5-7 years of experience of professional library experience Experience in budget preparation and financial management Experience in analyzing and negotiating vendor contracts Proven ability to collect and analyze data to inform decision-making Familiarity with library integrated management system; experience with Sierra and Proquest preferred Knowledge of collection development policies and areas of interest Knowledge of current issues and trends in academic libraries Strong leadership skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Special Instructions to Applicants:	TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form. Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu/health-wellness-and-safety/covid-19-resources/ Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications close: Open until filled