P/T - Knowledge & Learning Svcs Asst, Darien Lib (CT)

 

Part-Time Knowledge and Learning Services Assistant

Darien Library seeks a friendly, energetic self-starter and life-long learner with excellent information-seeking and technology skills. The successful candidate will provide extraordinary customer service, research help, and tech support to Library users. The ideal candidate finds joy in helping others, is perpetually eager to learn new things, and is excited to work with people from all walks of life.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Staff an active Reference Desk and Technology Help Desk.
• Oversee activity in the adult Research, Magazine, and quiet study areas.
• Utilize appropriate reference resources to connect patrons to the information they seek.
• Assist patrons with print and digital resources.
• Maintain a current knowledge of the Library’s electronic resources including databases and links from the Research page.
• Assist patrons with computer hardware and software, including printers and scanners.
• Provide Notary Public Services.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• MLIS degree or a degree in progress at an ALA-accredited library sciences or information sciences graduate program.
• Excellent customer service and reference skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, easy-to-understand terms.
• Clear and direct oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Multilingual candidates, or those with a functional knowledge of another language, are desirable.

 

Schedule

This is a part-time position with no benefits. The candidate will work at least 12-16 hours per week, including evenings and weekends and additional shifts as needed, not to exceed 29 hours per week.

 

Salary & Benefits

Salary meets CLA requirements, and is commensurate with experience.

 

Contact Information

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at jobs@darienlibrary.org. Please make your subject line PT KLS Assistant. Apply by Friday, December 2, 2023.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as, skills, abilities, attitude and contribution to the Darien Library so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

F/T - Information Literacy Coordinator, CUNY-QCC (NY)

 

Instructor or Assistant Professor Librarian - Information Literacy Coordinator

Job ID: 27617

Location: Queensborough CC

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Kurt R. Schmeller Library at Queensborough Community College invites applications for the position of Information Literacy Librarian at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. The candidate will provide information literacy instruction and serve as liaison to one or more academic departments and share responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College’s commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university’s mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College’s greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.

As a community college in the CUNY system, our diverse student population primarily takes general education and lower division courses for university transfer. Library faculty members have an eleven-month calendar with 40 vacation days. Faculty on the Assistant Professor tenure track receive reassigned time to pursue scholarship. For faculty in Assistant Professor rank, continued scholarly and service activities are required for tenure and promotion. Some evening or weekend shifts may be required.

For additional information please visit Kurt R. Schmeller Library .

Responsibilities:

Manage, develop and assess the information literacy instruction program in alignment with library strategic plan and college mission

Coordinate day-to-day operations of the information literacy programCollaborate with faculty and other librarians to lead the development and maintenance of information literacy at different student levels

Collaborate with university colleagues as required to initiate projects to promote information literacy and research education on campus

Design shared instructional materials in various formats (e.g. digital, interactive, etc.), including, but not limited to LibGuides, online tutorials, and training materials

Conduct information literacy instruction sessions, online, hybrid, hyflex, and/or in-person

Contribute to the development and delivery of information literacy instruction to college preparatory programs that help students to build their academic skills and readiness for higher education

Develop and maintain best practices, policies, and procedures related to information literacy instruction within the library

Act as subject liaison between the library and designated departments

Provide in-person and online chat reference

May include other duties as assigned

Some evening or weekend shifts may be required.

Until further notice, work will be performed in a hybrid manner with 70% onsite presence.

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. For the Instructor title, faculty must complete the Assistant Professor requirements for an additional graduate degree within five years.

Preferred :

Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities, a commitment to collaboration and mutual respect, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively on shared projects and committees in our multicultural library and college/university community. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence with engaged learning instruction tailored to the needs of underrepresented and underserved student populations in community college libraries.

• Experience with reference and information literacy (IL) teaching experience in academic libraries, especially in community college libraries

• Demonstrated leadership of library information literacy instructional programs

• Demonstrated proficiencies in library assessment, especially with information literacy instruction

• Knowledge and experience in implementing the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework in information literacy instruction

• Demonstrated experience of designing instruction and materials using critical pedagogy

COMPENSATION

Instructor $ 72,177 - $ 74,417

Assistant Professor $ 79,188 - $ 86,645

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.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022

City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the Emblem Health HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.

After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period. If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day. Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period.

An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to Emblem Health. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by Emblem Health before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the Emblem Health website.

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 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must provide a CV/resume and a cover letter that includes a statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

November 29, 2023.

Review of resumes to begin immediately.

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 - Adjunct Librarian, CUNY-QCC (NY)

Queensborough Community College-CUNY is looking for an adjunct librarian (non-teaching adjunct) who can work evening hours at the reference desk for the spring 2024. If you are interested, send your CV to mkim@qcc.cuny.edu by November 30, 2023.

P/T - Project Archivist, CUNY-Queens (NY)

 Project Archivist | Queens College Special Collections and Archives

General Description

Working on a grant funded project, the Project Archivist will preserve, arrange, and describe the Helen Marshall Papers (40 cubic linear feet), using ArchivesSpace to create and publish a finding aid. The collection documents Marshall’s long record of public service as a Queens Borough President, member of the NYC Council and State Assembly, and community activist. The collection is comprised of awards, photographs, administrative files, and subject files.

This is a temporary position funded by the New York State Archives Documentary Heritage Program. The Project Archivist will complete 300 hours of work total (approximately 10-19 hours a week) during normal business hours (Monday-Friday between 8am-6pm). This position reports to the Head of Special Collections and Archives in the Queens College Library.

Other Duties

In addition to processing the collection, the Project Archivist will draft a blog post to be published on the Library's blog, "Cover to Cover," and select and digitize highlights from the collection to be used on social media and for outreach purposes. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· MLIS degree or currently enrolled student

· Previous hands-on experience working with archival collections (including part-time positions, internships, etc.)

· Experience using ArchivesSpace software to create finding aids

· Familiarity with archival standards for preservation, arrangement, and description

Apply at https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=QC-2311-005953

 

 

P/T - Non-Teaching Adjunct, CUNY (NY)

Non-Teaching Adjunct
Borough of Manhattan Community College
A.Philip Randolph Library

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to the intellectual and personal growth of students. With enrollment of over 17,000 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, over 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 for 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.

BMCC seeks to hire a Non-Teaching Adjunct (NTA) for November 2023 to June 2024 for a total of 400 hours.  This position is funded by the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium.  The incumbent will report to the Chief Librarian and primarily be responsible for simultaneously preparing and recording oral histories - both those required as part of the Consortium funds and for additional archiving of queer life at BMCC. In addition, the incumbent would work on building an archive of LGBTQIA+ experiences at BMCC, assist in the promotion of activities and events, recruit participants for the oral history and other activities/events, and help to build a sustainable network between office and divisions at BMCC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:  

• Serving as a point person for students to contact for assistance.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students by being the central contract for promoting (via social media and other initiatives) LGBTQIA+ programs and activities. 
  Work with the Queer Faculty Interest Group, the Pride Mentoring Network, the Counseling Center, the Office of Academic Affairs, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Office of Student Affairs to create a network of LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff who can support students throughout their college careers.
• 
  Establish working relationships with other BMCC offices, including the Offices of Compliance and Diversity and the Title IX Coordinator, the Student Health Center, the Advocacy Resource Center, Academic Advising and Transfer Center, the Office of Accessibility and others, to build capacity to work with LGBTQIA+ students and support their unique needs.
• 
  Serve as a central liaison to students who need help navigating offices for support.
• 
  Scan, upload, and manage materials to dedicated web-spaces designed by part-time designer
• 
  Update information on all LGBTQIA+ initiatives at BMCC on the OpenLab
• 
  Manage social media related to LGBTQIA+ initiatives
• 
  Work with Chief Librarian and library staff to being archiving historical and contemporaneous queer existence at BMCC as well as work of LGBTQIA+ events, training, and programming, with emphasis on collecting and collating historical records as well building a sustainable archive for the future.
• 
  Recruiting students and recording the oral history for the LGBTQIA+ Consortium history project. 
• Recruiting faculty/staff, including retirees and alumni, to participate in a wider Oral History project as part of building an archive of queerness at BMCC.  

 

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's in library science (MLS) or Master's in library and information science
• (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or at least 18 credits from an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS program
• Knowledge of archives and archival procedures.
• Familiarity with issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Excellent communication skills, including leading meetings, creating social media posts, written reports and oral presentations.
• Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable community.
• Strong service orientation
• Positive and professional demeanor with diverse groups of students and colleagues
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability in building community among diverse groups.
• Experience creating workshops and other programming.

Compensation:  $47.42 per hour

Candidates should provide:
1. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and qualifications described in the job posting.
2. Current resume/CV

Documents should be emailed to:
Kathleen Dreyer, kdreyer@bmcc.cuny.edu
Brian Kelley, bkelley@bmcc.cuny.edu
Yuliya Shneyderman, yshneyderman@bmcc.cuny.edu

F/T - Senior Librarian II, Great Neck Lib (NY)

Senior Librarian II 

Reference Department

Are you ready to take your next career step?  Are you ready to join a growing team of professionals dedicated to providing excellent service? Are you ready to excel?  The Great Neck Library is a multi-branch system seeking an energetic, detail oriented, service driven Senior Librarian in the Reference Department for a very active, culturally diverse library system in a highly educated community. 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

⦁ Provide Reference and reader’s advisory

⦁ Assist patrons with access to digital services

⦁ Collection development 

⦁ Adult programming

⦁ Serials maintenance

⦁ Online database management

⦁ Weekly staff scheduling and staff supervision

⦁ In Department Heads absence, serve as Person in charge of department

⦁ Provide assistance with general administrative duties to the Head of Adult Services and Reference

⦁ Budgeting 

⦁ Function as person-in-charge of the library on scheduled nights and weekends

⦁ Position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs.

⦁ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience Required:

⦁ MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution 

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

⦁ Minimum of three (3) years Librarian Experience

⦁ Excellent interpersonal, communication and professional skills are a must. 

Schedule:

Full time – 35 hours/week, includes nights and weekends.

Sundays as needed. 

Salary Range:

Annual Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 plus full benefit package 

including NYS Retirement System.

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

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, longevity, specialty and training. 

Reply with resume, cover letter, completed GNL employment application (found here - https://greatnecklibrary.org/employment/) and references by November 9, 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.

F/T - Dir of Collections & DAM, Museum of Jewish Heritage (NY)

Director of Collections and Digital Asset Management

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust seeks a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Director of Collections and Digital Asset Management to oversee the collection database The Museum System (TMS) and its content and user access. The position is responsible for daily database maintenance to assure high standards of quality, consistency and accuracy across the Museum as well as greater strategy to streamline business processes and increase efficiencies.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Lead the implementation of the new Collections and Digital Asset Management Systems including the forward-facing components – from implementation through to day-to-day support.
• Collaborate across the Collections and Exhibitions team as well as Communications team to manage and organize network image folders, update TMS media records, and assist in the broad alignment of media content across all Gallery Systems platforms (Media Studio and eMuseum).
• In the first months, complete data migration from Mimsy to TMS including mapping, pathway corrections, troubleshooting and the creation of protocols.
• Within the first year, launch the Museum’s online collections portal eMuseum.
• Ensure the functionality and best practice of the Collections and Digital Asset Management Systems, including creating instructional documentation and training manuals, training on system usage, troubleshooting issues, customizing Crystal Reports, and liaising with consultants as needed.
• Manage and monitor data entry and ensure data integrity through review of audit reports.
• Supervise temporary, consultant, and part-time staff who assist with data entry.

Requirements:

• M.A. in Museum Studies, Art History, History, Library/Information Studies or related fields or comparable work experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience with TMS and Crystal Reports.
• Proven expertise with Gallery Systems products – The Museum System (TMS), Media Studio and eMuseum. Implementation and migration experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Mimsy preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with documentation standards and digital asset management standards.
• Excellent training, management, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on creating a user-friendly experience.
• Strong organizational, research, and analytical skills.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently with the ability to also thrive in team.
• The ideal candidate must be flexible and able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to maintain discretion related to confidential or sensitive materials.
• Working knowledge of relevant foreign language(s) not required but a bonus. (Polish, German, Russian, Hebrew, French, Yiddish, etc.)

Position Details:

 

Reports to: Vice President of Collections and Exhibitions

Manages: project-based staff

Salary compensation range: $90,000 –100,000with generous benefits

The successful candidate will expect to work onsite. (Limited/occasional telecommuting arrangements may be considered.)

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is an equal opportunity employer. As a cultural institution that teaches about the dangers of intolerance, the Museum is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion in its hiring practices.

 

For consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org

 

 

 

P/T - Librarian, Comsewogue Public Library (NY)

The Comsewogue Public Library, in Port Jefferson Station, NY, is seeking a Part-Time Librarian.

Position: Part-Time Librarian or Librarian Trainee

Department: Adult Services

We invite you to apply for an opportunity to join our motivated team in a warm and welcoming

environment. At Comsewogue we put an emphasis on training and we support each other in our

day-to-day tasks. We’re looking for someone who shares our interest in serving our patrons and

make a positive contribution to our community.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• MLIS degree or currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school

• Proficiency with technology, including personal devices, computers, databases and online

resources

• Strong interest and knowledge of adult literature and collection development

• The ability to plan, organize and facilitate library programs

• Proficiency in marketing programs and services through flyers, displays, posters and library-

approved social media accounts

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills including a professional, positive, and

approachable demeanor

• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment / ability to multitask

• Ability to make sustainability- conscious workplace decisions

• Provide equitable delivery of library services to all people

• Participate in large scale and outreach events which may include assisting the community

with library resources, promoting the library brand and value of the library to the community

 

Hours:

Up to 17.5 hours per week, including nights and weekends

 

Rate:

• $31.37/hr. for Librarian I, $24.80-$27.31/hr. for Librarian Trainee based on credits.

Submit your cover letter and resume to hr@cplib.org or fax 631-928-6307 by November 7th.

Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

The Comsewogue Public Library does not discriminate in employment or the provision of services. The

Library’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is found at: https://www.cplib.org/about/documents/.  

 

The Library is committed to proactive, fair, legal recruitment processes and practices carried out in a

professional and welcoming manner. The Library is committed to reducing its impact on the environment.