F/T - Ref Svcs Librarian, Ctr for Jewish History (NY)

Reference Services Librarian

The Center for Jewish History seeks a Reference Services Librarian to assist researchers in the Lillian Goldman Reading Room.

The Center for Jewish History welcomes researchers, scholars, and visitors of all backgrounds. The Lillian Goldman Reading Room, often described as the heart of the Center, is the gateway for exploring the diverse history of the Jewish people through the collections of our five onsite partner organizations—American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The successful applicant will join a dynamic team of forward-thinking and professionally engaged
Public Services librarians in the Lillian Goldman Reading Room and Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute.

The Reference Services Librarian, under the supervision of the Director of Public Services, will work closely with other members of the CJH Public Services staff and partner organizations to coordinate the use of Center resources and collections. This individual is part of the team overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Reading
Room and assisting researchers both on-site and remotely. The Reference Services Librarian provides bibliographic instruction to patrons and staff, demonstrates proper handling of rare books and documents, explains Reading Room policies and procedures, and collaborates with other CJH departments and partner organizations on special projects to advance institutional and departmental goals.

This is a full-time position requiring at least 4 days per week onsite.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Acting as an exemplary emissary for the Center for Jewish History in interactions with researchers of all levels of expertise.
• Learning all aspects of reference services at CJH, including the shared online catalog, ArchivesSpace, and Aeon, a special collections workflow software.
• Managing the requests in the Aeon system to ensure that patrons receive their material in a timely fashion.
• Responding to user inquiries via in-person and remote reference interviews, phone, and email.
• Greeting and supervising researchers in the Reading Room.
• Disseminating and enforcing Reading Room and CJH partner policies and procedures.
• Assisting patrons with research.
• Providing instruction in the handling of archival, manuscript, and rare materials.
• Paging material from the stacks.
• Assisting patrons/staff and troubleshooting usage of Reading Room technologies, including digital microfilm readers and public computers.
• Coordinating reproduction requests from researchers.
• Developing and updating online research guides.
• As needed, assisting researchers in the Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute, adjacent to the Reading Room.
• Curating small Reading Room exhibitions and writing blog posts to promote partner collections.
• Continually expanding knowledge of collections and relevant history to better assist researchers, staff, and the broader Center community.
• Assisting with departmental outreach as needed, including in-person and online tutorials and workshops for visiting students, and promoting primary source literacy.

Required Qualifications:
• MLIS/MA degree from an ALA-accredited program with a specialization in archives or rare books OR equivalent combination of education and work in archives or manuscripts environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience implementing standards and procedures for stewardship of materials in an archives or special collections setting.
• Ability to lift/move 40-pound boxes.
 

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Yiddish and/or Hebrew.
• Knowledge of Jewish history.
 

Salary: $55,000
 

Company Benefits:
• 15-21 federal and religious holidays off each year in addition to generous vacation, sick and personal days.
• Full health benefits (medical, dental and vision) with minimal employee contributions.
• Free life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending account and commuter benefits.
• Generous 403b retirement benefits.
 

Additional Information:
• Position Type: Full-time
• Position FLSA Status: Exempt
• Overtime: Not eligible
• Frequency: Generally 5 days/week, Monday-Friday
• Virtual/Remote or In-Office: In-office
 

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

Review of applications will begin immediately. To apply for the position, please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Lauren Gilbert, Director of Public Services, at lgilbert@cjh.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please.

F/T - Archivist, Inst for Studies on LatAm Art (NY)

Archivist

Position Title - Archivist

Supervisor Title - Executive Director

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $76,000 - $85,000

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) seeks a Archivist to oversee the Library and Archives, and to lead its continued efforts toward processing collections and facilitating access to researchers from our study center.

This job has enormous room for growth as we seek to expand the operations of our Library and Archives in order to have more materials available according to industry best practices. As such, the Archivist is encouraged to grow the team through hires of part-time processing archivists. This position is well suited to someone invested in expanding their management skills, as the Archivist is responsible for coordinating the activities of direct reports to meet well-defined priorities established in dialogue with department heads.

The Archivist will lead the development of ISLAA’s digital research access, including digitized collections and related web features. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will frequently weigh in on related ISLAA programs in order to connect researchers, curators, and audiences to our unique offerings.

The ideal candidate is methodical, forward-thinking, and able to work efficiently on multiple projects. As a growing arts organization, we value the ability to toggle between immediate priorities and long-term vision. To reiterate, this an growing position with enormous room to advance the candidate’s professional development and gain additional responsibilities and expertise in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to significantly increase research engagement with a leading collection of Latin American rare books and archives.

KEY ROLES

Supervises operations for public services (including reviewing requests, scheduling appointments, coordinating research visits, managing registration procedures, staffing the reference desk, managing the reading room and reproduction requests.

Fields inbound research questions, information requests and makes recommendations

Oversees the processing of special collections with an emphasis on greater accessibility both internally and for researchers; establishes processing goals and plans project schedules.

Interfaces between ISLAA’s internal teams, reporting newly processed materials and suggesting new programming and initiatives related to incoming acquisitions

Advises Collections team on organization and information management, tracks research visits

Reconciles CRM and collection databases on a regular basis, working directly with developer to create code patches if necessary

Maintains consistency across metadata in website, CRM, collection databases, et al.

Works with Collections team to select database provider(s) and manage art collection and networked archives/library

Designs and implement a call system for ISLAA’s rare books and volumes

Coordinates with Collection Manager to coordinate physical storage of archives and library volumes

Works with Editorial Program Manager to develop archival curated selections for the website

Works with Exhibition and Curatorial Manager and visiting curators to develop archival components for ISLAA’s gallery space

REQUIREMENTS

- Completed MLIS degree

- 5+ years cumulative full-time experience working with rare books and archives

- Specialization in art history or artist-related materials is preferred

- Advanced Spanish or higher (reading and spoken). Portuguese is helpful but not required

- Please note this position will entail lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds

ABOUT ISLAA

Founded in 2011 and based in New York City, the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) expands scholarship, public engagement, and the international visibility of art from Latin America through our program of exhibitions, publishing, research, and partnerships. These programs frequently engage our collection of modern and contemporary Latin American art, which is in dialogue with the ISLAA Library and Archives.

ISLAA’s collection of twentieth- and twenty-first century Latin American art is reflective of our mission to expand scholarship, public engagement, and the international visibility of art from Latin America and by doing so, tell more expansive narratives of Latin American Art.

ISLAA’s research and scholarship initiatives—much of which are based in our Library and Archives—are central to our organization. We offer funding and support to emerging and established scholars, including access to physical and digitized materials from our Library and Archives via our Writer in Residence program. The Library and Archives are very much at the heart of our programming: As a research institute, we believe that archival access is necessary to holding incisive and expansive conversations, whether in the classroom or the gallery.

https://www.jobs.art/posts/archivist-institute-for-studies-on-latin-american-art-islaa

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@islaa.org, attn: Ostap Kin. We look forward to hearing from you!

P/T - Adjunct Ref & Instruction Lib, CUNY-CIty Tech (NY)

Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarians; Instructor or Assistant Professor, City Tech Library

The Ursula C. Schwerin Library at New York City College of Technology, CUNY (City Tech) seeks to hire Reference and Instruction librarians for part-time work during the Fall 2023 semester, which runs from August 25 to December 20. City Tech is a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies. Adjunct reference and instruction librarians will be responsible for providing high quality reference service in person and online, for teaching in person library instruction classes, and for contributing to instructional design and outreach projects. Other projects, including blogging, maintaining library guides and tutorials, assisting with collection development, occasional website updates, and collaborating on promotion and outreach efforts are within the scope of this position.

Successful candidates will have experience working in an academic library; experience providing in-person and online library reference; experience with library instruction; the ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals; and excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact positively with colleagues, students, faculty, staff in the library and at the college. Experience with LibGuides and WordPress preferred. 

Shifts during the Fall 2023 semester may be scheduled between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, with a possibility of occasional reference desk shifts on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. The successful candidate will be able to work around 15 hours per week over 2 or 3 weekdays.  Applicants must have an ALA-accredited MLIS; an additional graduate degree is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV by email to Prof. Anne Leonard at Anne.Leonard81@login.cuny.edu. The position is open until filled, and review of applications will begin immediately. Preference is given to applications submitted before August 7.

Hourly rate: approximately $50 per hour; consult the PSC-CUNY salary schedule for non-teaching adjunct hourly rates.

P/T - Adult Ref Librarian, Brentwood Lib (NY)

Adult Reference Librarian/Trainee, Brentwood Public Library

 

The Adult Reference Department is looking for a Librarian/Librarian Trainee to work service points in a

large public library. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working as part of a large team in a busy

environment. They will have good organizational skills, reference interview skills and research skills.

Additional language proficiency in Spanish, French, Creole and Urdu is welcome but not required.

 

Schedule:

 17.5 hours a week

 Evening and weekend hours required.

 

Responsibilities to include:

 Creating a welcoming customer experience that drives good customer service.

 Providing reader’s advisory and reference assistance using print, non-print, and electronic

sources

 Assisting patrons with technology, including but not limited to; computers, tablets, scanners,

copiers, e-readers, Library provided mobile apps.

 Performing librarian-related tasks necessary to meet department needs.

 

Qualifications:

 Librarian 1 must possess an MLS from ALA accredited program and NYS Librarian Certificate

 Librarian Trainee must be enrolled in accredited graduate program.

 Excellent organizational skills.

 Strong written and oral communication skills.

 Library or Retail experience preferred.

 

Salary:

 The salary range is $28.80 – $32.63 per hour based on degree completion.

 Vacation PTO earned after 1 year

 Sick PTO earned immediately, usable after 3 months

 4 paid holidays (5 hours each)

 

Review of applications will begin immediately, and it will continue until the position is filled. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to adults@brentwoodnylibrary.org with the subject line: AR Application: (Your Last Name). No

telephone inquiries or faxed applications accepted. 

 

 

P/T - Librarian, Data Mgmt, MSK (NY)

 Librarian, Data Management, NYC 

The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Library seeks an innovative and collaborative individual to apply for its Librarian, Data Management position. Come join a team of professionals dedicated to supporting patient care, research excellence, and education. 

 

Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Research Data Management, the person in this role will contribute to the ongoing development of the Library’s data management program including enhancements to current services based on the needs of the research community.  

 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Identifying datasets produced by or relevant to research at MSK in repositories and publications, 
• Creating catalog records in the MSK Data Catalog and enhancing metadata with subject headings, descriptions, and other relevant information,  
• Documenting workflows and data dictionaries,  
• Providing quality assurance for records and links in the MSK Data Catalog, Data Policy Finder, and other Research Data Management resources,  
• Developing augmented workflows to improve various infrastructure support, 
• Responding to client questions, requests, and issues related to data management, 
• Contributing to the development of data management and sharing training programs, including presentations, training materials, resources, and workshops data repository usage, 
• Leading instructional sessions about the use of various data resources and tools, best practices for research data management, and writing data management plans. 
• Assisting in providing support for researchers by responding to requests for consultations, in-person and virtual reference services, and Data Management Plan review, 
• Participating in scholarly activities, such as publication and professional society committee service, 
• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Requirements 

• Master’s Degree Library Science or related degree, 2-4 years’ experience, 
• Experience using, interpreting, and applying traditional metadata standards, schema, and subject headings used for print, digital, and archival collections as well as emerging metadata schema and techniques, 
• Awareness of the FAIR/CARE principles and trends in data management and sharing best practices throughout the research lifecycle, 
• Knowledgeable about next-generation discovery tools and interfaces (e.g., data catalogs), 
• Familiar with commonly used data ontologies within the scientific research community, 
• Knowledge of database structure and design preferred,  
• High level attention to detail, 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, 
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently. 

 

This is a hybrid position working on-site a minimum of two days per week. The position is managed through a contracting company (Lincoln IT) and pays an hourly rate with limited benefits. 
Hours are Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm. 

 

Hourly salary range: $30.00 to $45.00 (salary commensurate with experience and credentials).   

One year contract position. 

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 28, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as received.  

 

Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resumes to the attention of: Anthony Dellureficio: dellurea@mskcc.org

F/T - Chief Librarian, CUNY (NY)

Faculty Open Rank -Chief Librarian

Job ID: 26958

Location: Medgar Evers College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Charles Evans Inniss Memorial Library at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated professional for the position of Chief Librarian.

The College's Chief Librarian takes a lead role in the integration of the library with teaching, learning, and research activities at the campus. The Chief Librarian understands and has a passion for higher education and the library's role in the same; can articulate a clear vision for a 21st-century library.

Reporting to the College’s Provost, the Chief Librarian is responsible for organizing, directing, and evaluating library services, information resources, policies, planning, outreach, personnel, and budgets, as well as the Library facility and its online presence.

The Chief Librarian will:

• Serve as the principal advocate for the Library, its faculty, and staff.

• Provide strategic, financial, and managerial leadership for the library, working collaboratively and collegially with faculty and academic leadership at the college and across the university’s library system.

• Chair the Library Department and guide the work and professional development of full- time tenure-line library faculty, part-time faculty, professional staff, and civil service staff.

• Supervise and facilitate continued integration of new and emerging technologies in Library operations.

• Establish a strategic vision that aligns the Library’s mission, goals, and objectives with the College’s Strategic Plan and act as a change agent with a forward-looking vision.

• Serve on the College-wide Personnel and Budget Committee, College Council and other college committees. Develop and support strategic relationships with stakeholders on campus and across CUNY.

• Provide assessment for all library services: Reference, Access Services, Resource Sharing, Cataloging, Instruction, Automation Systems, Acquisitions & Collection Development, and Archives.

• Represent Medgar Evers College Library on the CUNY Council of Chief Librarians and other University Committees.

• Perform other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Associate or Full Professor:

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualificans:

• Master’s degree in library science (MLS), or Library & Information Science (MLIS), from an (ALA) accredited institution, with a second graduate degree or Ph.D. required.

• At least 5 years of demonstrated administrative and management experience in an academic library environment.

• Record of scholarly and professional achievement and service appropriate to the rank of associate or full professor.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

• A broad understanding if the issues confronting higher education and the role and changing nature of academic librarians.

• Experience with assessment and strategic planning.

• Energetic and empathetic leadership style and commitment to transparency and clear communication across faculty and staff titles and positions.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• The ability to work with others for the good of the college.

• Strong understanding of current library technologies and trends, emerging areas of librarianship, and assessing and developing library services.

COMPENSATION

Commesurate with education and experience

$117,805 - $129,310

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

https://cuny.jobs/brooklyn-ny/faculty-open-rank-chief-librarian/09015172C0B043F18186EA5B680ED8A7/job/

From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

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

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on July 10, 2023.

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.

 

 

F/T - Student Success Librarian, CUNY (NY)

Lecturer- Student Success Librarian

Job ID: 26988

Location: Medgar Evers College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Charles Evans Inniss Memorial Library at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated professional for the position of Student Success Librarian. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the current technology and practices of a 21st Century Academic Library. The primary focus will be on student success in the practical context of the utilization of library resources. The individual will be involved in outreach across the college to foster overall student success.

The successful candidate shall participate in committee work, instructional programs, research support, collection development and will be responsible for:

• Evening and weekend hours, and regular daytime hours during non-semester times. There will be flexibility required.

• Collaborating with academic and non-academic student support departments and programs across the College. The candidate will represent the library at open houses and student orientation sessions.

• Identifying and developing opportunities for partnerships, programs, and student outreach.

• Working with and supporting faculty and courses, providing instruction and outreach as needed.

• Reference and instruction (both online and in-person).

• Teaching Information Literacy credit-bearing classes, and bibliographic instruction.

• Excellent communication skills, including leading meetings, written reports, and oral presentations.

• Performing other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS), from an ALA-accredited institution. Experience working in an academic or public library.

• Excellent communication skills, including leading meetings, written reports, oral presentations, and teaching.

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic librarianship and pedagogy.

• Strong service orientation

• Positive and professional demeanor with diverse groups of students and colleagues.

• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered social justice and equity.

• Experience with the American Association of Colleges and Universities' high-impact practices.

• Demonstrated ability in building community among undergraduate students.

• Experience creating workshops and other programming.

COMPENSATION

Commesurate with education and experience

$67,684

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

https://cuny.jobs/brooklyn-ny/lecturer-student-success-librarian/054EE8457D4E421C96B8C27DC150847E/job/

From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on July 10, 2023.

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 - Community Engagement Lib, Bethpage Lib (NY)

 Part-Time Community Engagement Librarian Position Available in the Reference Department

The Bethpage Public Library is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Librarian to represent the

library at community events and manage our social media accounts. Ideal candidates will be friendly,

organized, dependable, flexible, and a team player. Must be well-versed in Facebook, Twitter, and

Instagram; knowledge of TikTok a plus. This positon will also include shifts at the Adult Reference Desk. Additional projects as assigned.

 

This is a Non-Competitive Civil Service position. You do not need to be on a Civil Service list, and you will not be removed from any Civil Service list.

 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

 

 Attend and represent the Library at community meetings and events.

 Collaborate with Head of Reference and Graphic Designer to manage social media accounts.

 Schedule posts and create content for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 Create and manage brand-new TikTok account.

 Provide Reference services, including technology assistance, at the Adult Reference desk.

 Other projects, as assigned.

 

Qualifications: MLS Degree from an ALA-accredited program. Current NYS Professional Librarian

Certificate.

 

Hours: Fridays 9 AM – 5 PM, with additional shifts based on scheduled community events and library

programming. Fill-in hours available on an as-need basis. Up to 17 hours per week. 

 

Salary: $27.00 - $27.50 per hour 

 

Benefits: Part-Time employees are eligible to participate in the New York State Retirement System, as

well as an additional 403B plan. PTO granted after one year of service. 

 

Interested candidates may apply by emailing a resume to Lisa Dobra, Library Director, at

ldobra@bethpagelibrary.info. Preference will be given to applications received by Friday, July 14,

2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

P/T - Asst Archivist, Bronx Comm Coll (NY)

 Assistant Archivist position at BCC Archives

The Bronx Community College Archives is seeking applications for a part-time, Assistant Archivist.
Work will focus on preserving the Archives’ digital and physical collections. They will be assisting with the description of archival records relating to the Hall of Fame national landmark, BCC’s oral history collections, as well as other archival holdings. The Assistant Archivist will also be the point-person in our inter-institutional projects with Urban Archive. Additionally, they will be assisting with the processing of new collections and recently digitized media holdings.
 

This position will report to the Archivist of the BCC Archives & Special Collections, a unit of the Library Resource Center.

Responsibilities will include:
● Rehousing and reordering contents in the physical archives.
● Assist in the creation of metadata schema for digital archiving of video and image assets.
● Analyze stored assets and the file integrity of stored data.
● Editing finding aids, transcripts, as well as contents on BCC Archives’ digital platforms.
● Develop methods and systems to streamline workflow for digital preservation.
● Research new technologies for the preservation of digital video and image files.
● Performing other related duties, as assigned.
 

Prospective applicants should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed a graduate program.
They must also have a keen interest in video production workflows, image processing, metadata description and management, digital storage systems and data integrity measurement techniques. This is a part-time position that requires onsite work on campus 2-3 days a week.
 

Application Process:
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and names of two professional/academic references to:
Cynthia.Tobar@bcc.cuny.edu (with “BCC Assistant Archivist” in the subject line) no later than July 31, 2023.

 

 

F/T - Library Program Director, SI Univ Hospital (NY)

 

Northwell Health welcomes applicants for the position of Library Program Director at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH), Staten Island NY, a major tertiary hospital of Northwell Health.  This position directs the library services at SIUH, oversees financial management of the library budget, provides expert reference and education services, and builds critical relationships with clinical, research, education, and administrative staff to support their information needs and facilitate excellence in library services.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic collaborator with all of our librarians across our health system and medical school on scholarly publishing and research impact initiatives, our systematic review service, creation of comprehensive LibGuides, and evaluation of our jointly subscribed robust collection of electronic resources.

Our Northwell Health librarians support evidence-based practice for our large GME trainee programs, collaborate extensively with nursing professionals in education and research, conduct expert literature searches, and present interactive educational activities for faculty, students, and administrative staff.  There will be opportunities to conduct research, develop new services, and apply for grant support.  Active participation in professional organizations is encouraged with support for professional development.

Qualifications:  Master's Degree in Library Science and a minimum of five years of relevant library experience required.  Demonstrated knowledge of content and formats of health sciences resources and experience in teaching library information literacy is also required.

The hospital location on Staten Island is an easy commute from Brooklyn as well as parts of New Jersey.   Work hours may be scheduled as a hybrid position with remote time complementing work on-site to engage with clinicians, researchers, trainees, and staff.

Northwell Health is a health care provider with over 20 hospitals, a research institute, and over 1,900 GME resident and fellow positions, spanning Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County.  Hofstra University and Northwell Health are integrated partners of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.  https://siuh.northwell.edu

https://medicine.hofstra.edu

 

To view the full job description and be considered for this position, please complete the application process, including a CV and cover letter, at the Northwell Health job site: 

https://jobs.northwell.edu/job-3/18605851/library-program-director-medical-library-staten-island-ny/

The salary range for this position starts at $75,000 and increases significantly commensurate with experience.

F/T - Librarian, Great Neck Library (NY)

OPEN POSITION

Full Time Librarian

Reference Department-Station Branch

 

The Great Neck Library is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, service driven Librarian in the Reference Department for a very active, culturally diverse library system in a highly educated community. The successful candidate(s) will assist patrons in finding books, other materials, and information both on-line and in print,

reader’s advisory, digital services, collection development and adult programming.

 

Excellent interpersonal, communication and professional skills and cultural

competencies are a must.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

 Provide reference and readers advisory services

 Database searching, computer assistance, resource selection and collection development, book discussions and book displays.

 Develops and presents library programs for adults

 Position may involve prolong periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs.

 Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications & Experience Required:

 Basic understanding of MARC records

 Knowledge of Sierra, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

 Knowledge of the principles, practices and standards of library work

 Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively

 Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with the

community

 Prior reference experience preferred

 Fluency in Hebrew, Farsi, Mandarin or Spanish is a plus

 Masters of Library Science or Masters of Library Information Science from ALA

accredited college or university

 New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of

employment

 

Schedule:

Full time – 35 hours/week, includes days, nights and Saturdays. Sundays as needed

 

Starting Salary Range:

The minimum starting salary is $55,000.00+ commensurate with experience and qualifications plus full benefit package including NYS Retirement System. 

 

This is a Union Position and is non-civil service.

 

 

Reply with resume, cover letter, and references by July 21, 2023:

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.

 

For more information on employment at GNL, visit greatnecklibrary.org/employment

 

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  Great Neck, NY 11023

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