Temporary Scholarly Comms Lib (CUNY)

 

Temporary Scholarly Communications Librarian, Non-Teaching Adjunct, Lecturer or Assistant Professor

Term: ASAP through 4/30/2023

 

The Graduate Center’s Mina Rees Library seeks a Temporary Scholarly Communications Librarian, Non-Teaching Adjunct, at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor rank to work 225 hours between now and 4/30/2023. This position reports to the Associate Librarian for Scholarly Communication.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Institutional repository projects including content recruitment and uploading, using CUNY Academic Works. Additional projects may include: writing and editing research guides and/or library blog posts, creating instructional materials. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, research intensive environment, and is ideal for technology-savvy early career librarians.

 

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. For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required. Also required are attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly, work independently, meet deadlines, and apply critical thinking skills to library tools, systems, and problems.

 

Facility with various technologies – LibGuides, Google suite, WordPress, Zotero, and others – is additionally useful.

 

The Mina Rees Library is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We encourage members of historically under-represented communities to apply, and we welcome applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.

 

The salary range is $47.42-$53.79/hour based on qualifications and experience; as members of an academic department, library faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center are represented by the Professional Staff Congress union (http://www.psc-cuny.org).

 

We look forward to hearing from you! To express your interest, send a brief cover letter, CV/resume, and the names and contact information of three references to: Maura Smale, Chief Librarian, CUNY Graduate Center: msmale@gc.cuny.edu.

 

Please feel free to be in touch with any questions you may have. Review of applications will begin November 28 and continue until the position is filled.

Research & User Svcs Lib, Stony Brook U (NY)

Research and User Services Librarian/Senior Assistant Librarian

Application Process 

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

 
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Research and User Services Librarian/Senior Assistant Librarian
Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library
Location: Stony Brook University
Open Date: Nov 21, 2022
Deadline: Nov 30, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 

Description
This is a tenure track position.  10 day internal/external posting.

 
Salary:  $65,000-$70,000.   In addition to annual salary, full-time employees will receive a location stipend.  Currently the location stipend is $3,026 per year.

 

Responsibilities & Requirements: Reporting to the Director of Access & User Services, the Research & User Services Librarian is responsible for management of the Stony Brook Southampton campus library. The selected incumbent will be responsible for general and specialized reference, library instruction, liaison responsibilities, collection development, relevant policy development, supervision of support staff and students, working closely with facilities and other Southampton departments and units to provide library services and programs, as well as managing a virtual presence for the Southampton library. The selected candidate will be responsible for professional participation in research, publication, teaching and service in consonance with University standards for promotion and tenure.  The successful candidate will:

⦁    Develop strong relationships with academic programs and faculty to align library resources and services with research and learning goals, according to the Liaison Program guidelines.
⦁    Explore opportunities for library integration into the curriculum, such as information literacy, research guides, curriculum development, and consultations.
⦁    Conduct needs assessment activities with library users for improving services and resources.
⦁    Maintain and evaluate statistics on use and outreach data to make data-driven decisions.
⦁    Expand outreach activities that will engage and benefit the SH campus and community.
⦁    Explore opportunities to promote library resources and services through workshops, programming, collections, partnerships.
⦁    Update collection development and management plans.
⦁    Establish and maintain strong communication channels with remote and in-person disciplinary faculty, patrons, and library colleagues on all campuses.
 
 
Qualifications 

 
Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree. Relevant experience in a library. Evidence of ability to meet research, scholarship, and service requirements for promotion and tenure. Demonstrated proficiency with emerging learning and research technologies.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in related field of studies at Stony Brook Southampton.  Reference and instruction experience in an academic, medical or special library. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently. Teaching experience in a formal setting and/or knowledge of information literacy. Experience building and sustaining collections in all formats. Demonstrated success in supervisory role. Experience managing facilities or building maintenance issues.

Application Instructions
All application materials must be submitted online.  Please use the Apply Now link to begin your application.

For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfollio.com or (877) 997-8807. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Pamela Di Pasquale at pamela.dipasquale@stonybrook.edu.

SPECIAL NOTES:  Special Notes: This is a tenure track position. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated start date: as soon as possible.  Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit a State Employment Application, application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, resume/CV and names and contact information for three references. Priority will be given to applications submitted prior to November 30, 2022, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH ONLY APPLIES TO POSITIONS THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH PATIENTS OR PATIENT CARE EMPLOYEES.
In response to the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulation requiring Hospital and Nursing Home personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates selected for patient care positions or positions that may come in contact with patients or patient care employees, if not already vaccinated, must be fully vaccinated or obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the DOH vaccine protocol.  Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of job offer or in accordance with vaccine manufacture protocol, whichever comes later.  The regulation also allows for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. 

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Campus Description: Stony Brook Southampton, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, is home to the Southampton Arts MFA programs in Creative Writing and Literature and Film and the renowned Southampton Writers Conference; the waterfront research and teaching facilities of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, including the new Marine Sciences Center; the undergraduate residential Semester by the Sea programs in marine sciences; and Health Technology and Management programs in Applied Health Informatics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Education, as well as Speech-Language Pathology that promote professional growth with a focus on the latest in technological advances and excellence in teaching, with a goal of meeting the growing health care needs of the East End of Long Island.

Stony Brook Southampton is part of Stony Brook University, home to many highly ranked graduate research programs.   Located on the scenic North Shore of Long Island, SBU is a comprehensive research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which includes 34 public universities among its 62 members. SBU consists of 12 schools and colleges and a teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art healthcare in the Long Island region. SBU also manages and performs joint research with Brookhaven National Laboratory, the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast, and shares doctoral programs with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned molecular biology institute. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Mellon Award-winning Humanities Institute, and with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, SBU sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
 

Stony Brook Libraries are known for a wide-range of print and digital resources and world-renowned special collections. The Stony Brook Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), with a Health Sciences Center Library that is a member of the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries. The collection exceeds 2 million volumes, including e-books, print and electronic holdings of scholarly journal subscriptions, microforms, music recordings, and a sizable map collection. The SBU Libraries include 6 distinct facilities, including Melville Library, Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Math/Physics, Southampton and Health Sciences Libraries. The Southampton Library is  the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold-Certified library on Long Island.  The University’s Libraries stand as the largest academic research library on Long Island, serving as a resource in the local community, state-wide, and nationally and internationally.  The Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, SPARC,  Center for Research Libraries,  SUNY Connect, DuraSpace (as a SUNY member) the Council on Library and Information Resources, Digital Library  Federation, Coalition of Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, Roper Center,  OCLC Research Library Partnership, and ORCID through the National Network of the National Libraries of Medicine. The Libraries utilize Ex Libris’ Alma for its integrated library system and DSpace, Content DM, and Omeka for managing digital assets and a growing Institutional Repository.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

P/T - Adult Svcs Librarian, White Plains Lib (NY)

 Be a part of one of the most exciting libraries in New York!

 
The White Plains Public Library seeks a part-time Adult Services Librarian to work in the Hub, the Library’s new destination for residents and business people working in the downtown area. We are seeking individuals who love working with the public and technology—and take pride in delivering great customer service.
 

Hours include selected weekdays 2:00-6:00pm and two Saturdays a month 2:00-5:00pm for a total of 12hrs-15hrs/weekly. Starting salary: $30 per hour. Master’s Degree in Library Science required and Spanish and/or other language skills preferred.
 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 
● provide reference and reader’s advisory

 
● assist patrons with a range of software [Microsoft, Corel WordPerfect Office, Open Office]

 
● assist in e-book and basic computer skills one-on-one training

 
● carry out other tasks as needed
 

 

If interested, please email cover letter, résumé and references to:
 

Tim Baird, Manager of Adult Services, tbaird@whiteplainslibrary.org . Please put “Librarian Opening” in the subject line. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

The City of White Plains is an Equal Opportunity Employer

F/T - Science Librarian, Drexel U (PA)

 

Drexel University Libraries is seeking a highly motivated and innovative librarian with discipline expertise in any of the theoretical, applied, physical or life sciences to advance the Libraries’ vision for information and related literacies as foundational for the development of student self-directed learning and critical thinking. Working collaboratively in the Libraries’ matrixed organizational structure, the Librarian will contribute functional expertise to the Libraries' Information Assistance program and discipline expertise to its Sciences team.

The Librarian supports the assessment and quality improvement of information assistance delivery and is actively engaged in providing personal guidance to build student metaliteracy skills. The Librarian also provides discipline-related knowledge of information resources and tools, pedagogy and research to support the teaching and learning needs of faculty, staff and students working in STEM fields.

Requirements

Required

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and information studies
• One year of relevant professional experience in an information management organization
• Undergraduate degree, graduate coursework, and/or professional experience in any of the theoretical, applied, physical or life sciences
• Demonstrated knowledge of science information resources, tools, and scholarly trends
• Demonstrated knowledge of science pedagogy and current instructional techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer service orientation and commitment to inclusiveness of diverse ideas and perspectives
• Evidence of self-motivation to address new challenges, ability to solve problems with minimal supervision and commitment to learn new knowledge and skills
• Familiar with current and emerging technologies and trends in academic libraries
• Excellent organizational skills, including time and project management
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; able to lead as well as execute and take constructive input from multiple sources
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment in both physical and cyber spaces

Preferred

• Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science or Data Science

Closing Date: November 30, 2022 EST

 

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://careers.drexel.edu/en-us/job/499866/science-librarian

Executive Director, NJ Library Association (NJ)

Executive Director, New Jersey Library Association

The Executive Board of the New Jersey Library Association (NJ) seeks a politically astute, determined, and inspirational individual to serve as its next Executive Director. The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) has been serving library professionals across the state since its inception in 1890. Headquartered in Bordentown, NJ, the organization serves over 1,700 members providing advocacy, professional development opportunities, scholarships, and showcasing what New Jersey libraries have to offer. The Executive Director will manage two part-time staff and an $880,000 budget in support of the organization’s goals. Key initiatives include continuing the dialogue around increased state aid for NJ libraries, bringing professionals together through the Association’s annual conference, helping to create a more diverse and inclusive membership, advocating for intellectual freedom at the state level, and impressing upon the legislature why libraries should be a priority.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director will be responsible for responding to and supporting the needs of NJLA membership; collaborating with and reporting to the Executive Board; serving as the Association’s legislative agent maintaining relationships on the state and federal levels; monitoring legislative and regulatory activities related to the association; preparing testimony and public policy statements on behalf of the Association; defining staff duties and establishing performance standards and work schedules; completing business arrangements for conference and other major meetings of the Association including site selection, contract negotiation, exhibits management and general oversight; serving with the President as chief spokesperson for the Association; developing and recommending the annual budget to the Executive Board for approval; and working with the Executive Board to develop, implement, revise and evaluate policies. The Executive Director may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in the job description.

The hiring salary range is $115,000 – $130,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter, your resume, and your personal equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller. This position closes on December 11, 2022.

View this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/njla/.

Requirements

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include five years of progressively more responsible experience in professional library work; three years in an administrative position; or any combination of training or experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities; and residency in the state of New Jersey within one year of employment (unless exempted by law). A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strength in advocacy as NJLA’s registered lobbyist, an ability to collaborate with existing library-focused state organizations and be self-motivated to envision a plan for the organization. A commitment to diversity and excellence is a must.

Head of Avery Fisher Ctr for Music & Media, NYU (NY)

Head of Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media at NYU Libraries

Position Description

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $125,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 

 

NYU Libraries seeks a highly collaborative and innovative librarian to provide strategic leadership for the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media including crafting new services, coordinating collection development and management for media and music, and providing leadership for the Center’s full-time and student staff members. The Center, newly part of the Collections & Content Strategy division, is located in Bobst Library and is the focal point for the access to and use of the Libraries' extensive video, audio, and music collections. The Center administers media viewing, exhibit, and multimedia performance spaces and provides access to Center’s collections via various physical and digital services. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategy, the Head of Avery Fisher Center will work closely with the Head of Collection Development and the Head of Access Services to develop film and music collections and a broad suite of physical and digital services to support teaching, learning, and research. 

This librarian will seek opportunities for collaboration with other NYU Libraries teams, partner libraries, consortia, and grant-funding agencies to enhance collaborative collection development, preservation, infrastructure, community engagement, and expand access to the Center’s video and music collections. This position serves as a Department Manager for the Avery Fisher Center.

 

This position is a Full-Time Continuing-Contract Faculty position (non-tenure track).  Continuing-Contract Faculty in the Division of Libraries carry the title of Librarian of Practice. 

 

Primary responsibilities include

• Lead development of innovative media services, strategies, and policies to improve user access and accessibility to the Avery Fisher Center music and media collections for the NYU community and beyond.

• Direct the Center’s departmental budget, staffing, and progress on goals. Directly supervise 2-3 managers; indirectly supervise 3 full-time staff and 8 student workers.  

• Set strategy for collecting physical and digital music and video. 

• Negotiate license and purchase agreements with vendors.

• Collaborate broadly across the Division of Libraries to support programming and exhibits in the AFC  and promote awareness of media services and collections. 

• Foster the professional growth and involvement of departmental staff in library initiatives.

• Represent the Division of Libraries in professional organizations and consortia.

 

About the Avery Fisher Center

The Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media is the focal point for the access to and use of NYU Libraries' film, audio, and music collections. The Center, located on Floor 7 of Bobst Library, includes an extensive collection of classic and contemporary feature films from the U.S. and around the world, as well as TV series, stage and concert performances, documentaries, and art films; and an audio collection international in scope, offering an in-depth representation of music both contemporary and historical from the widest spectrum of classical, traditional, and popular artists. The Center administers media viewing, exhibit and performance spaces, and a service desk, and supports the use of media collections for teaching and learning via various physical and digital services.  The Center is staffed by 6 full-time staff members and 5-8 student staff. 

 

About New York University 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 we have committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible organization that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. For more information regarding the Libraries’ dedication to IDBEA, see the Libraries’ Mission & Values Statement, our Diversity and Inclusion Values Statement, and our Commitment to Anti-Racism.

 

Salary/Benefits

This position is open rank with faculty status (Librarian of Practice), and includes an attractive benefits package, including five weeks of annual vacation. 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Full Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2022-2023 is $90,000.

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2022-2023 is $84,000.

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2022-2023 is $80,000.

The above salary does not include additional compensation for department manager duties; the typical beginning department manager's annual stipend in the academic year 2022-2023 in the Division of Libraries is $16,000.

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science.

• Supervision and/or project management experience.

• Experience managing library collections.

• Knowledge of trends and issues in library media or access services, including circulation, digital. reserves, streaming media, or other relevant areas.

• Proven dedication to values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility.
   

Preferred:

• Subject area expertise (music/film).

• Active participation in professional and scholarly organizations.

• Change management experience or interest in working through organizational change.

• Experience with collection development activities. 

• Experience with licensing, negotiation, copyright, or e-resource management

• Grant-writing experience.

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 to http://apply.interfolio.com/110706 .

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.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The NYU Division of Libraries has extended the preferred application date to November 17, 2022.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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.

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

P/T - Librarian, Huntington Public Lib (NY)

Part Time Librarian/Librarian Trainee in Adult and Reference Services Department, Huntington Public Library

 

 

There presently exists an opening for an enthusiastic and energetic part-time librarian or librarian trainee in the Adult and Reference Services department. This position consists of 16 hours per week and may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours in two buildings. The successful candidates should exhibit positive, proactive customer service skills, flexibility, and initiative. The job duties and qualifications include, but are not limited to:

 

Duties and qualifications:

 

• Basic knowledge of, and instruction to patrons, in all library resources including digital and downloadable materials
• Possess knowledge of emerging technology and current trends in library services
• Collection development, readers’ advisory and program responsibilities will be assigned as required
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues as well as work independently

Requirements:

 

• MLS from an ALA accredited institution (or presently be enrolled in library school)
• Valid NYS Public Librarian Certificate (or presently be enrolled in library school)
• General experience working with the public and diverse communities
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, proactive customer service skills, along with flexibility and initiative
• Spanish proficiency is a plus

The salary for this position is $29.74 as per our collective bargaining agreement with built-in annual increases. (Contract is pending. Starting salary may increase once settled.) If Librarian Trainee, salary set by number of credits completed. This is a union position with vacation, sick and holiday pay included. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

If interested, please submit a cover letter, and resume by November 18, 2022, to:

 

Donna Mazovec, Head of Adult & Reference Services at

donna_mazovec@huntlib.org

 

 

P/T - Circ & User Experience Lib, Columbia U (NY)

Circulation and User Experience Librarian

Job no: 510754
Position type: Staff
Location: New York
Categories: Library

Posting Summary:
The Gottesman Libraries aspire to excellence in advancing and sharing transformative knowledge to develop informed and engaged thinkers and leaders in the educational, psychological, and health professions.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Gottesman Libraries is looking for a Part Time Circulation and User Experience Librarian, responsible for the provision of excellent service and efficient operation of circulation functions, stacks’ management, and building access.

We invite applications from candidates who, through their experience, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and advancement of the College community.

This Part Time position of Circulation and User Experience Librarian, is responsible for the provision of excellent service and efficient operation of circulation functions, stacks’ management, and building access.

This Part Time Librarian position will oversee the daily operation of the Library Services Desk, including scheduling of the Library Associates team; managing circulation and related library services; participating in on-demand reference services and technology-related questions; and addressing accommodations for persons with special needs. This part-time (27 hours) position requires evening and weekend availability.

Part Time Schedule:
Sunday - Wednesday: 2:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library science program; or current enrollment in an ALA-accredited library science program with a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experience at a similar institution; or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience at a similar institution.
- Experience with daily operations of an academic library
- Experience supervising library staff and/or students
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of academic library experience
- Experience providing assistance to library users at a single library service desk
- Knowledge of Alma software
- General understanding of the mission and functions of a research library and the information needs of academic users

Salary Range:

$34.46 to $43.08 per hour

Advertised: Nov 10, 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 19, 2022 Eastern Standard Time 

To Apply: 

https://employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job/510754/circulation-and-user-experience-librarian

 

P/T - OER & Research Librarian, BMCC-CUNY (NY)

 

OER and Research Librarian (part-time)

(open until filled) 

 

The A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) seeks a creative and motivated professional for the position of part-time OER and Research Librarian. This position will support a 2 ½ year IMLS-funded grant project, College Fluency Capacity Building, and also include OER, instruction, and reference responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be someone who: 

 

• has strong writing and research skills,

• is familiar with OER and open pedagogy,

• has experience providing library instruction both in-person and online (or other teaching experience) and reference both in-person and online,

• shares the College’s and Library’s commitment to social justice, anti-racism work, and inclusive pedagogy,

• is able to work successfully in a collaborative environment.

 

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to the intellectual and personal growth of students. With enrollment of 21,000 students, BMCC is the largest of the 24 institutions comprising The City University of New York (CUNY). BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students: over 41% are Hispanic, 30% are Black or African American, over 30% were born outside the US, and they represent more than 160 countries of origin with over 115 languages spoken. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect of each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity and national origin, among other personal characteristics. Collectively we share a belief in the transformative power of education to further the intellectual, economic, and social vitality of individuals and communities—and in the role of community colleges in advancing equity and social justice. BMCC’s motto speaks to this common sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. As we strive to make BMCC

the very best it can be—a leading community college nationwide—we are dedicated to building a diverse and talented faculty that is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service within our multicultural and international environment.

 

This position includes both in-person and remote work. Please note the COVID 19 vaccine is mandated for faculty who work on campus. For more information please see:

https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/faculty-and-staff-vaccination-faq/#req-1

 

This is a grant-funded part-time position (15-18 hours/week) hired and paid through Research Foundation of CUNY (RF CUNY). The grant period runs August 1, 2022 – January 31, 2025. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•Candidates must have earned a Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent accreditation if degree is from outside the U.S. 

 

•Library school students are invited to apply if they have acquired at least 12 credits and have reference and instruction experience 

 

•Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated cross-cultural competency in communications with diverse groups of students and colleagues.

 

•Schedule is flexible and may include both on-campus and remote work

 

•Experience working in an academic library

 

•Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals.

 

•Must have a strong service orientation, and the ability to interact positively with students and colleagues in the Library, the College, and the University.

 

•Demonstrated commitment to participating in and building an anti-racist, inclusive, equitable and diverse campus community. 

 

HOW TO APPLY 

 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to jean amaral, open knowledge librarian (jamaral@bmcc.cuny.edu). The position is open until filled, and resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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  Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated cross-cultural

  competency in communications with diverse groups of students and

  colleagues.

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  Schedule is flexible and may include both on-campus and remote work

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  Experience working in an academic library

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  Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals.

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  Must have a strong service orientation, and the ability to interact positively with

  students and colleagues in the Library, the College, and the University.

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  Demonstrated commitment to participating in and building an anti-racist, inclusive,

  equitable and diverse campus community.

  HOW TO APPLY

  Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to jean amaral, open knowledge

  librarian (jamaral@bmcc.cuny.edu). The position is open until filled, and resumes will be

  reviewed on a rolling basis.