F/T - Director, Locust Valley Lib (NY)

LOCUST VALLEY LIBRARY

Director

Scope of Work

This position involves responsibility for all day to day library functions within the framework of the library’s goals and objectives, policies and budget. The work involves carrying out broad policy as determined by the Library Board of Trustees and recommending needed policies. A maximum degree of latitude for independent action is exercised within the scope of library policy.

The Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Establish Priorities

 Recommends, plans and implements library services; recommends changes in services to keep current with needs and demands of the community;

 Participates in long range and strategic planning;

 Seeks to improve library services and collections in a fiscally responsible way;

 Evaluates effectiveness of library services in relation to community needs;

 Plans efficient use of space and furnishings to accommodate patrons, services, staff and collections;

Policy Recommendations

 Submits recommendations on library policies and services to the Board of Trustees, implements policy decisions;

 Oversees the assembly of a monthly Board packet;

 Generates statistical reports on various functions and services of the Library;

Budget and Finances

 Prepares preliminary budget in consultation with the Budget committee and staff, reporting to the Library Trustees;

 Works with the Budget Committee to finalize a budget proposal;

 Directs and supervises expenditure of library funds;

 Applies for library construction aid;

 Encourages and facilitates grant application-writing by the staff;

 Oversees the preparation of financial reports;

 Oversees the filing of all required forms and reports for county, state, and federal governments;

 Oversees collection development, acquisitions, and weeding of the collections;

 Approves purchase of electronic databases and computers;

 Oversees the maintenance of a CRM (customer relationship management) system to track donors;

 Handles daily cash receipts.

Building Construction and Maintenance

 Supervises the maintenance of building and grounds, including tennis courts;

 Recommends repairs, alterations and new construction;

 Obtains quotes for construction and maintenance projects as per the library’s procurement policy.

Professional Awareness

 Maintains current knowledge of new developments in the library field, including technological advances;

 Attends professional meetings; keeps informed of professional developments.

Managing, Development and Utilization of Staff

 Evaluates staffing requirements in context of continuing and new services, special projects, and individual employee skills;

 Evaluates staff performance; recommends appointments, promotions and dismissals;

 Oversees compliance with all government regulations regarding employment;

 Conducts staff meetings and staff training;

 Prioritizes the safety of the staff;

 Maintains job descriptions for all positions; Responsible for hiring process;

 Surveys staff regarding job satisfaction annually;

 Supports staff members in professional development and recommends opportunities for additional education.

Community Relations and Communication

 Oversees the preparation of the newsletter and other correspondence for the community and media;

 Oversees the design of the library website and makes updates in WordPress;

 Resolves patron disputes/complaints that cannot be resolved by the staff;

 Produces an Annual Report to the community with graphics;

 Serves as liaison with the Friends of the Library, and the Historical Society;

 Represents the Library at community meetings;

 Maintains membership in community organizations.

Abilities, Skills & Knowledge

 Excellent knowledge of library techniques, materials, and administrative practices;

 Ability to recommend and carry out library policies;

 Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate library services;

 Ability to train and supervise library staff, plan and coordinate the work of others;

 Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment (copy machines, computers and printers);

 Ability to step into any staff position if needed;

 Good communication skills, imagination, creativity and talent for organization;

 Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;

 Initiative in making constructive suggestions for improvements in services, collections, facilities, administrative practices, and use of technology;

 Tact, courtesy and good judgment.

Education and Experience

An MLS from an ALA accredited university, and a minimum of four years’ experience managing library operations including supervisory experience.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range begins at $100,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Locust Valley Library provides a competitive benefits package consisting of medical and disability insurance, Worker’s Compensation and a 403(b) plan.

To Apply: Email an application, cover letter and resume to searchcommittee@locustvalleylibrary.org no later than January 10, 2024.

The Locust Valley Library is a free association library not subject to Civil Service requirements.

F/T - Digital Preservation Librarian, NYU (NY)

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $ 70,000 - $110,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months OR for 12 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. 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. 

Digital Preservation Librarian

Description

The New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is currently accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty Digital Preservation Librarian within the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department. The Digital Preservation Librarian will collaborate closely with colleagues in departments across the division to facilitate the preservation of NYU Libraries' digital collections, including born digital and digitized collections.

The inaugural incumbent will assess existing practices, and unify strategies and processes across the library. They will contribute to programs that support current work and look ahead to the evolving collection needs. Documenting and maintaining digital preservation policies, ensuring their ongoing relevance and dissemination, will be a continuing responsibility of the position.

The Digital Preservation Librarian will create opportunities to engage colleagues across NYU by sharing insights on digital preservation standards and issues. This includes leading communities of practice, developing informational resources, and conducting consultations with faculty, staff, and students. This role requires active participation in local and international groups dedicated to digital preservation, staying abreast of field developments, and representing NYU Libraries in membership organizations.

Faculty librarians pursue their own research, contributing their expertise, experiences, creative or artistic outputs, and investigations to build new knowledge and make cultural contributions. The person in this position has wide latitude in determining their own research agenda in their chosen areas.

NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative

NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to build a more diverse faculty community that seeks to recruit, welcome, and support new library faculty working across the Division on timely themes of social importance, such as Inequality and Anti-racism, Population Health and Health Equity, Open Science and the Public Good, and Urban Environments and Politics. 

This particular position is part of our Transformative Humanities for All: Building and Sharing the Cultural Record cluster. This cluster will enhance NYU Libraries’ capabilities to support academic and non-academic knowledge production in the humanities and related disciplines at NYU and beyond. The positions in this cluster build upon the advancement of the humanities. The scholarship conducted by the faculty in these cluster positions will center a transformative approach to building and sharing knowledge through critical, ethical inquiries that focus on the (in)visibility of epistemologies from historically and continuously underrepresented communities. 

The practicality of this cluster’s work will reside in fostering knowledge creation, identifying and acknowledging current and pre-existing knowledge, and focusing on the relationships between the academy and those communities most implicated by any particular area or approach to knowledge creation. 

The goal of this cluster is to build a transformative humanities that exists beyond the bounds of what has been known as traditional epistemological processes in the interest of more equitable shared knowledge. For full details about the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.

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 are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. 

For more information regarding the Libraries’ commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Equity, and Accessibility (IDBEA), see the Libraries’ Mission & Values Statement, our Diversity and Inclusion Values Statement, and our Commitment to Anti-Racism.

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating with and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participate in a variety of consortia and collaborate closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum one graduate degree (Master’s level or higher), conferred by start date, for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required to be eligible for tenure. One of the two eventual graduate degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA).

• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging digital preservation strategies, concepts, best practices, and standards. 

• Demonstrated interest in facilitating collaboration across the institution with individuals holding varied perspectives and technical skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to self-directed learning and applying new theories, skills, and/or tools.

Preferred: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) reference model and familiarity with trustworthy digital repository standards. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Digital Preservation metadata schemas including, MODS, METS, PREMIS, or Dublin Core.

• Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory, and practices related to digital curation and preservation.

• Experience with writing and maintaining documentation, including policy documents, workflow practices, and technical specifications.

• Familiarity with file format characterization and analysis, such as tools commonly used in digital preservation workflows, software emulation, or digital forensics.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines and objectives.

Salary/Benefits: 

This position is open rank with faculty status and includes an attractive benefits package, including five weeks of annual vacation. This is a hybrid position, 80-60% on site, 20-40% remote.

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Full Curator in the academic year 2023-2024 is $102,500.

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Curator in the academic year 2023-2024 is $90,000.

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Curator in the academic year 2023-2024 is $86,100.

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Library Associate in the academic year 2023-2024 is $82,000.

To Apply:  To ensure consideration, submit your CV and letter of application, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references. NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, belonging, and accessibility as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here: https://nyu.app.box.com/v/diversity-statement.

All applications for consideration must be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/136684

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by January 24, 2024. 

To learn more, register to attend a Live Info Session. 

https://digital_preservation_info_session.eventbrite.com 

January 16, 2024, 2PM EST

At this info session, meet NYU librarians, staff, and committee members who will supply an overview of the role and opportunities to ask questions. Attendance is not required to apply. Participation is voluntary and confidential in zoom webinar format.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

F/T - Digital Projects Specialist, YIVO (NY)

Digital Projects Specialist

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research seeks a full-time digital projects specialist to join its Digital Lab. The Digital Lab ensures the long-term accessibility and preservation of YIVO library and archive materials. The Lab primarily works on digitization and post-digitization phases of archival projects, ingesting upwards of half a million digital objects into their DAMS each year. The Lab also supports digital projects across the entire organization.

Reporting to the Digital Lab Manager, the Digital Projects Specialist works on all digitization and ingest phases of projects. This is an on-site position.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Digital capture of library and archival materials according to current digital preservation standards.
• Perform postproduction on digital objects, including adding metadata and filenames
• Perform quality assurance on digitized materials
• Ingest digitized materials into DAMS system
• Track and report digitization progress on shared Google spreadsheets
• Keep current with trends and developments in the field of digital preservation.
• Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Qualifications & Experience:

• MLIS or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience digitizing paper materials for preservation
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Lightroom and Photoshop
• Knowledge and understanding of digital image file parameters, including bit depth, color profiles, resolution, compression, image size, and formats
• Ability to learn new technical skills in the context of digital preservation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

— Interest in the history and culture of East European Jewry
— Language proficiency in Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, and/or Polish
— Previous experience working in library or archives settings
— Previous experience with photography and camera equipment
— Familiarity working with archival collections as a curator or researcher

Additional Information:

Salary: $54,000 to $59,500, commensurate with experience
Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Life, LTD, Pension, Paid time off, Sick leave
Position Type: Full-Time

To Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Devora Geller, Digital Preservation Manager, at dgeller@yivo.org by December 31, 2023.

Please include “Digital Projects Specialist” in the subject heading of the email.

 

 

 

F/T - University Archivist, CUNY (NY)

 Job Title: University Archivist

Organization: City University of New York (CUNY) - Office of Library Services (OLS)

Position Type: Full-Time, 3-Year Grant-Funded (Starting January 2024)

Location: New York, NY

 

The City University of New York (CUNY) Office of Library Services (OLS) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of University Archivist. As the nation's largest urban university, CUNY is dedicated to providing quality education to over 243,000 students across 25 NYC campuses. This is a unique opportunity to lead the 'Cultivating Archives and Institutional Memory at “The People’s University”: A CUNY Archival Development Initiative, a three-year Mellon Public Knowledge grant project aimed at preserving and sharing the rich history of CUNY.

With active support from the University Dean of Libraries and the Director of Collections Strategy in OLS, as well as a project advisory board comprised of dynamic archivists across the university system, the University Archivist will focus on the following key responsibilities:

Leadership and Advocacy:

• Guide the implementation of the Archival Development Project, including assessing deliverables of a $2M Mellon Public Knowledge grant.
• Hire and supervise 2 full-time archivists (Outreach and Digital Archivists) to shape the strategy for archives across the university.
• Foster cultural change in support of archives across CUNY, establishing the technical and social infrastructure for a robust and fluid network of campus archives.
• Lead the OLS Archives Advisory Committee
• Foster a strong connection between Records Management and Archives at CUNY system-wide
• Collaborate with New York State Archives and other key stakeholders.

Other Duties

Development and Oversight of Central Office Archives:

• Establish a Central CUNY archives accessible to internal clients and external researchers.
• Work with colleagues to complete the assessment and disposition of system records held in suboptimal storage and facilitate the transfer of Central Office archives material to a new space.
• Develop a plan for providing research access to historically significant records.
• Oversee the survey and inventory of central office records stored in campus archives, guiding decisions for their disposition.

Support and Coordination of Existing Campus Archives:

• Provide leadership, support, and coordination for archives on CUNY’s 25 campuses, 31 libraries, and research centers.
• Develop university-wide policies and workflows for archives and digital preservation.
• Guide the implementation of a digital archival infrastructure across CUNY.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library, archival, or information science with successful completion of graduate coursework in archives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing development and preservation of archival collections.
• Understanding of core principles of archival management.
• Experience with project management within diverse, asynchronous teams and within large public institutions.
• Familiarity with digital archiving tools and born-digital materials.
• Experience developing innovative outreach and engagement strategies for public archives
• Proficiency in archival management systems such as ArchivesSpace.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and strategic leadership.

 

Annual Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

 

Closing Date: Feb 06, 2024 (Or Until Filled)

 

Bargaining Unit: No

 

CUNY is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Join us in preserving and celebrating the vibrant history of CUNY!

To Apply:

https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=CU-2312-006004

 

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

P/T - Library & Archives Asst, The Whitney (NY)

With the initiation of a new site for the Whitney’s longstanding Independent Study Program, ISP and Research Resources have identified a need for dedicated research tools to support curatorial studies, critical studies, and art practice participants and their work. We seek a Library and Archives Assistant to work with ISP research collections, across primary and secondary resource holdings.

We aim to establish an onsite branch library for ISP use. The ISP Library and Archives Assistant will work with department staff to develop practicable and sustainable procedures for all aspects of that branch’s operation, including its collection development, cataloging, circulation, and storage. This is a part-time, temporary position and the incumbent is expected to work 21 hours per week.

Expected projects/work assignments:

• In collaboration with staff, formulate and execute collection development and circulation policies for a new branch library.
• Assist staff with library collection development.
• ­Create original and copy cataloging in MARC for library materials.
• Assist with reference inquiries from staff and external researchers.
• Inventory newly-accessioned archival records.

 

Skills and qualifications required (including technology skills):

• MLIS or related degree, with experience in art sources and services.
• Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification).
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Experience with an ILS.
• Experience with spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to lift cartons up to 30lbs is helpful.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

Fixed compensation rate of $30 per hour

Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit

Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally

The advertised pay rate is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

 

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

 

To Apply:

https://whitneymuseumofamericanart.applytojob.com/apply/YOT3qXxhBN/Library-And-Archives-Assistant-ISP

 

About the Whitney:

The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.

EEO Statement:

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

COVID guidelines

The health and safety of our Museum community is the highest priority.  As such, the Whitney Museum is requiring all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated and boosted with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

F/T - Project Archivist, Ctr for Puerto Rican Studies-CUNY (NY)

The Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO) is hiring a Project Archivist. Primary assignment would be to process the recently acquired Ibrahim González collection, including creation of a detailed inventory, arrangement and description of material, implementation of preservation protocols as needed, producing a detailed finding aid, and collaborating on promotion and outreach of the collection. González was a radio personality, musician, photographer, writer, and teacher prominent in the New York City Latine music scene, as well as an active member of the Hispanic Islam community in Harlem and the Bronx.

Work assignments may vary depending upon library and archival project needs. The Project Archivist reports to the Archival Collections Manager and may oversee the work of college assistants for specific aspects of the project.

Responsibilities:

The Project Archivist is responsible for the arrangement and description of personal papers in Centro Archives holdings. Responsibilities include:

• Implementing “More Product, Less Process” collection processing
• Appraisal and description of materials
• Weeding and inventorying of the collection
• Writing, researching and editing a finding aid, reports, and web content.
• Supervising and training work-study students for this project
• Working collaboratively with staff in a team environment to promote the collection

Other Duties

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Masters in Library and Information Science, or equivalent degree, with a specialization in archival management.
• Demonstrated professional experience processing archival collections.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description, and familiarity with archival standards, specifically DACS.
• Ability to recognize archival preservation issues and apply basic preservation techniques.
• Knowledge of the history of Latino and/or Puerto Rican populations and communities in the US is preferred.
• Working knowledge of both English and Spanish languages.
• Knowledge of Arabic and/or Islam a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong organization and time-management skills; attention to accuracy and detail is essential.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest. 

To Apply:

https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=HC-2312-006016

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

 

F/T - Electronic Rscs Lib, John Jay Coll-CUNY (NY)

Assistant Professor - Electronic Resources Librarian

Job ID: 27548

Location: John Jay College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

About the Lloyd Sealy Library

As the knowledge center of the College community, the Lloyd Sealy Library ( https://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu ) serves as the gateway to the world of criminal justice and related fields. Boasting more than half a million books, periodicals, microforms, films and digital collections, the library integrates historical and contemporary materials to build a comprehensive collection and present a balanced view of the field of criminal justice. Our collections are an indispensable resource for faculty and students at John Jay and across CUNY, as well as scholars, practitioners and members of the criminal justice and legal communities around the world. Through its collections, technology, physical and virtual spaces, and our expert faculty and staff, the Library provides students and faculty an inclusive and welcoming environment to support and enhance the learning, teaching, and research needs of our patrons. This includes supporting the College’s efforts to enact the Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum, ( https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7_Princip_Cultur_Resp_Incl_AntiRacist_Curric_Adopt_4.8.21-brief.pdf ) and its commitment to access and excellence in higher education. The library holds a number of unique special collections directly related to the mission of the College.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lloyd Sealy Library at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. The appointment is subject to annual reappointments until tenure is earned. We are seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage the full lifecycle of our electronic resources collections, including databases, ebooks, eserials, and streaming media. They will coordinate all activities related to acquiring and providing access to electronic resources, including troubleshooting, communicating with consortia and vendors, collecting data/statistics used in the analysis and evaluation of electronic resources, receiving and submitting invoices and setting up trials.

The Electronic Resources Librarian will work across technical and public-facing areas of library services and participate in the Library’s reference and instruction program. They will be involved in shared decision-making in various committees across the Library department, John Jay College, and CUNY.

Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrate commitment to librarianship & service, and to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda. We seek a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education. The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in accordance with John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum ( https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7_Princip_Cultur_Resp_Incl_AntiRacist_Curric_Adopt_4.8.21-brief.pdf ).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the full lifecycle of the library’s continuing and perpetual electronic resources, including databases, e-books and e-journals and streaming media. This includes acquiring and renewing subscriptions, providing ongoing access and support and tracking usage.

• Maintain the library’s electronic resources in the library’s Ex Libris’s Alma/PrimoVE system, on the A -Z database list on the library's website, and on the Springshare LIbguides platform. Troubleshoot technical issues with electronic resources: coordinate the resolution of problems with vendors, library and information technology personnel, and other contacts as appropriate, and communicate directly with patrons and reference librarians on technical issues.

• Work with vendors, publishers, consortia, the library budget committee and the University procurement office to proactively address ordering, access, payment and performance issues.

• Promote awareness and use of electronic resources through blog posts, workshops, database trials and other forms of outreach, and by providing training, and arranging for vendor/publisher presentations for library liaisons.

• Collect and analyze usage statistics and cost information for annual surveys and for use in electronic resources collection assessment.

• Develop and maintain workflows, policies, procedures, and other types of documentation pertaining to electronic resources.

• Pursue an active research agenda.

• Actively participate on university wide electronic resources management and advisory committees.

• Provide excellent customer service in support of our community of students and faculty colleagues.

• Participate in a work culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Work well with others, including collaborating with other library faculty and staff to implement cross-functional initiatives.

• Participate in the Library’s reference and instruction activities, including staffing in-person and chat reference and teaching one-shot information literacy classes and workshops, including occasional weekend and/or evening hours if required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

For the rank of instructor, a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. The candidate will be required to complete a second graduate degree within 5 years. For a degree at CUNY, tuition benefits are available (6 credits per fall/spring semester). Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

For the rank of Assistant Professor, a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also expected is the potential for scholarly productivity and the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with an integrated library system such as Ex Libris’s Alma and Primo VE library systems,

• Experience working with electronic resources tools such as OpenURL resolvers, EZproxy, config files, and knowledge bases

• Basic knowledge of metadata standards/metadata creation

• Candidates are expected to have a genuine interest in contemporary information discovery & organization, strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, effective oral and written communication skills, the ability to pay attention to detail & accuracy, and to establish and to coordinate complicated workflows. They will be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a diverse multicultural environment.

• Experience working in an academic or research library is preferred, along with a genuine interest in criminal justice and/or justice broadly defined.

• Ability to work well with others, including collaborating with other library faculty and staff to implement cross-functional initiatives. Committed to supporting students and faculty.

COMPENSATION

$52,667- $99,532 Salary commensurate with education and credentials.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensationand benefits package coveringhealthinsurance,pension and retirement benefits,paidparental leave,and savings programs.We also providementoringand support for research, scholarship, andpublication as part ofour commitment to ongoing facultyprofessionaldevelopment.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Navigate to www.cuny.edu

2. Select “Employment”

3. Select “Search Job Postings” for Job ID 27548

4. Create an Account

5. After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select “Apply Now”

Candidates should provide, in one file, a letter of application that includes how they would contribute to the diversity goals of the College, a resume, a writing sample, and names & contact information of three referees.

CLOSING DATE

The review of resumes to being on December 1, 2023.

Posting closes on December 31, 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.

Source: https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-electronic-resources-librarian/B3AC7FC4C4DC40D59B2A7EA52DE3FB1C/job/

F/T - Cataloger & Metadata, John Jay Coll-CUNY (NY)

Assistant Professor - Cataloger and Metadata, Library

Job ID: 27479

Location: John Jay College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

About the Lloyd Sealy Library

As the knowledge center of the College community, the Lloyd Sealy Library ( https://www.lib.jjay.cuny.edu ) serves as the gateway to the world of criminal justice and related fields. Boasting more than half a million books, periodicals, microforms, films and digital collections, the library integrates historical and contemporary materials to build a comprehensive collection and present a balanced view of the field of criminal justice. Our collections are an indispensable resource for faculty and students at John Jay and across CUNY, as well as scholars, practitioners and members of the criminal justice and legal communities around the world. Through its collections, technology, physical and virtual spaces, and our expert faculty and staff, the Library provides students and faculty an inclusive and welcoming environment to support and enhance the learning, teaching, and research needs of our patrons. This includes supporting the College’s efforts to enact the Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7_Princip_Cultur_Resp_Incl_AntiRacist_Curric_Adopt_4.8.21-brief.pdf and its commitment to access and excellence in higher education. The library holds a number of unique special collections directly related to the mission of the College

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lloyd Sealy Library at John Jay College invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2024. The appointment is subject to annual reappointments until tenure is earned. We are looking for a colleague who will ensure Library provided content is discoverable by our students, faculty, and the broader community by creating and editing cataloging records & metadata using OCLC products, Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo VE library systems.

This position is located in the Technical Services Department of the Library, reporting to the Chief Librarian and working directly with the Associate Librarian for Technical Services.

Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to librarianship & service, and to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda.

The College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education. The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum

https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7_Princip_Cultur_Resp_Incl_AntiRacist_Curric_Adopt_4.8.21-brief.pdf

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Original and copy cataloging of items in print and electronic formats, including but not limited to contemporary and rare books, archival materials, serials, reports, government documents, gray literature, and media.

• Working collaboratively with our electronic resources librarian to manage and troubleshoot discovery using Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo VE library systems.

• Creating and uploading descriptive metadata on the library digital collections.

• Developing, maintaining & documenting workflows, policies, and procedures pertaining to cataloging. Supervising part time catalogers and support staff.

• Pursuing an active research agenda.

• Active participation on committees and working groups, including university wide cataloging & discovery committee(s).

• Providing excellent customer service in support of our community of students and faculty colleagues

• Participating in a work culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ability to work well with others, including collaborating with other library faculty and staff to implement cross-functional initiatives.

• Participating in the Library’s reference and instruction activities, including staffing in-person and chat reference and teaching one-shot information literacy classes and workshops, including occasional weekend and/or evening hours if required.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

For the rank of instructor, a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. The candidate will be required to complete a second graduate degree within 5 years. For a degree at CUNY, tuition benefits are available (6 credits per fall/spring semester). Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

For the rank of Assistant Professor, a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also expected is the potential for scholarly productivity and the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with creating and editing cataloging records describing academic items in a variety of formats

• Familiarity with OCLC products, such as OCLC Connexion and MarcEdit. Experience working with knowledge bases. Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo VE library systems.

• Familiarity with cataloging standards for bibliographic and authority data (e.g., MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCC).

• Ability to work with common and emerging metadata standards (e.g., MARCXML, Dublin Core, MODS, XML).

• Genuine interest in contemporary information discovery & organization.

• Knowledge of current trends in cataloging, and willingness to work with new concepts and technologies.

• Training and experience in cataloging rare books and archival collections while not essential would be welcome.

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to pay attention to detail & accuracy

• Ability to establish and to coordinate complicated workflows

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people in a diverse multicultural environment.

• Experience working in an academic or research library

• Interest in criminal justice, and/or justice broadly defined

COMPENSATION

$52,667- $99,532 Salary commensurate with education and credentials.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensationand benefits package coveringhealthinsurance,pension and retirement benefits,paidparental leave,and savings programs.We also providementoringand support for research, scholarship, andpublication as part ofour commitment to ongoing facultyprofessionaldevelopment.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Navigate to www.cuny.edu

2. Select “Employment”

3. Select “Search Job Postings”

4. Create an Account

5. After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select “Apply Now”

Candidates should provide, in one file, a letter of application that includes how they would contribute to the diversity goals of the College, a resume, a writing sample, and names and contact information of three referees.

CLOSING DATE

The review of resumes to begin on December 1, 2023.

The posting closes on December 31, 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.

Source: https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-cataloger-and-metadata-library/5071E46E14CD41839D1DE145A2870674/job/