F/T - Ref & Instruction Librarian, Mercy U (NY)

Assistant Professor, Reference and Instruction Librarian, Mercy University

Salary

$66,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location 

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Job Type

Full Time Faculty

Job Number

00825

Division

Provost's Office

Department

Libraries

Opening Date

11/07/2024

Union Status

Non-Union

Job Posting Summary

Mercy University Libraries seeks to hire a full-time Reference & Instruction Librarian (Assistant Professor) to lead our libraries’ effort in collaboration, education, and advocacy for Open Educational Resources (OER) and other affordable educational materials. The ideal candidate will be passionate about information literacy, having strong reference, instruction, and technology skills. The candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work with and teach a diverse student population, both online and onsite. The position is based primarily at the Bronx campus library located at 1200 Waters Place, the candidate must be able to travel between campuses (Westchester / Manhattan) as needed with one day per week at the Westchester campus library located at 555 Broadway in Dobbs, Ferry.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the dedicated librarian for the Catalyst program on the Bronx campus. Duties will include providing information literacy instruction and workshops, supporting program initiatives, and participating in Catalyst program-related events
• Partner with Catalyst program directors, staff, and faculty to ensure appropriate library services and resources are available to students
• Serve as the library liaison to the School of Nursing and assists with developing face-toface, blended, and online instructional sessions and modalities
• Provide library instruction for general education, undergraduate, and graduate-level courses
• Provide research and information services, including in-person and virtual one-on-one research consultations, desk support, and online chat
• Develop information and research aids such as libguides, webpages, prerecorded videos, and online tutorials
• Guide faculty in discovering, creating, disseminating, identifying, adopting, and assessing open and affordable course content
• Serve as the libraries’ primary point of contact for OER-related initiatives
• Work closely with faculty, academic departments, and instructional designers to identify funding sources for OER adoption
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and informational events to raise awareness about OER and other affordable course materials
• Assist in exploring technology in innovative ways to teach AI literacy and information literacy skills
• Participate actively in professional organizations and consortiums at the local, regional, and national levels
• Collaborate with academic and non-academic units as needed, such as Student Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Assist with organizing library programming and student events

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 1-2 years of reference and instruction experience in an academic library setting
• Strong understanding of OER principles, copyright issues, Creative Commons licensing, and open access
• Effective time and project management skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Experience with software, tools, systems, and resources used in academic libraries
• Ability to travel to other Mercy campuses
• Some evening and weekend availability

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• Instructional background in the sciences or health professions
• Demonstrated experience with Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies

Education Requirements:  

• MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program is required

About Mercy 

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.  

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students. 

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more. 

Our Mission: 
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

 

EEO Statement 

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here.

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mercyedu/jobs/4723212/assistant-professor-reference-and-instruction-librarian?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Agency

Mercy University

Address

555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522

Phone

914-674-7839

Website

http://www.mercy.edu

F/T - Lib for Printed Books, Special Collections, NYU (NY)

 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections

 

Description

New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is seeking a Librarian for Printed Books, a tenure-track position situated in the NYU Special Collections.

 

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Special Collections, this position will be responsible for overseeing and managing continued growth, development and engagement with the print holdings of the Special Collections, a department which includes the three historical repositories of NYU: the Fales Library & Special Collections; the Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and the New York University Archives.

 

The Librarian for Printed Books will:

●        Survey and assess current holdings to enable focused expansion in relevant subject areas, as well as examining potential new areas of growth.

●        Build the print holdings of the NYU Special Collections, including via acquisition and donation;

●        Engage with faculty across the University to offer instructional sessions using collection materials, with a particular emphasis on the material culture of the book and/or print history;

●        Collaborate closely with colleagues on exhibitions, outreach and programming for internal and external audiences.

●        Perform in-depth bibliographic reference services for patrons.

 

This position will collaborate closely with colleagues in allied departments on matters of prioritization for cataloging, digitization and the care and treatment of bibliographic materials. They will also be responsible for working with donors and potential donors; providing support for public service colleagues; and exploring innovative ways to further knowledge and use of the collections both within NYU and beyond.

 

The Librarian will work closely with curatorial and public services colleagues within the department, and with faculty and staff across the Division, including those in the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department and Knowledge Access & Resource Management, to ensure the continued ethical stewardship and accessibility of the print holdings.

 

They will participate in library-wide committees, activities and working groups, and are expected to maintain active membership of relevant professional organizations, and to participate in meetings, workshops and trainings for continued professional development.

 

Research

Faculty librarians actively pursue their own research, contributing their expertise, experiences, creative or artistic outputs and investigation to build new knowledge and to make intellectual and cultural contributions to the profession and beyond. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to determine their own research agenda within their chosen area(s) of interest.

 

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. The faculty in this cluster will augment NYU Libraries’ capabilities to support academic and public knowledge production in the humanities and related disciplines at NYU and beyond.

 

Positions in this cluster will contribute to NYU’s research mission by building and extending interconnected knowledge, descriptive, curatorial, preservation, and technical services to support and distribute research and inquiry that centers diverse and underrepresented voices in the humanities and performing arts; by ethically developing, serving, and making accessible humanistic outputs within a larger information ecosystem concerned with openness, access, and the changing face of scholarship; and leading the Libraries’ strategic contributions to the work of the emerging field of Public Humanities.

 

For full details about the Libraries’ cluster hiring initiative, please visit this link.

 

 

At the Division of Libraries, we are proud of our organizational culture and we 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 about our values, see http://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/

About New York University Libraries

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. View NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan.

Qualifications:

 

Required:

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

●        Minimum of three years working in a curatorial role within a special collections environment

●        Demonstrated instructional classroom experience in the area of focus, including the use of rare books and other print formats

●        Demonstrated experience in providing reference and research support

●        Demonstrated experience with collection development, including via donation and acquisition

●        Excellent oral and written communication skills

●        Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity and accessibility

 

Preferred:

●        Familiarity and comfort with bibliographic description, including knowledge of general cataloging systems and terminology

●        Familiarity with preservation, collection management and security practices related to the care and handling of special collections materials

●        Experience with exhibition and/or event-planning and other outreach opportunities

●        Experience in donor relations and fund-raising activities

●        Demonstrated participation in relevant professional organizations

 

Salary/Benefits: This position is open rank with faculty status, and includes an attractive benefits package, including five weeks of annual vacation.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Full Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $110,000.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $100,000.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Library Associate in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.

 

To Apply:  NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.

To ensure consideration, submit your Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter,  including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/156964 

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received before November 18, 2024.

For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com

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

F/T - Lib for Collections Discovery Strategy, NYU (NY)

 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000. 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.

 

Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy

 

Description

NYU Libraries seeks an experienced and strategic leader to develop and implement a holistic program to enhance the discovery and use of NYU Libraries collections and collection-based services. The Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy will be responsible for the discovery of digital and physical collections across various environments, including library catalog, special collections finding aids, digital library collection platforms, institutional repositories, publisher platforms, and consortial borrowing programs. 

 

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategy, this position will lead cross-departmental teams of experts from User Experience, Knowledge Access, Archival Management, Data Analysis and Integration, Collections and Content Strategy, and Digital Library & Technology Services. The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and draw on their expertise in library discovery strategies and collaborative approaches to enhance collection access. They will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact in improving user services.

 

This is a full-time Continuing Contract (non-tenure track) Faculty position with no direct reports.

 

Primary Responsibilities

●        Lead and champion efforts to improve search and discovery services for NYU students and faculty.

●        Collaboratively develop a comprehensive, user-centered, and data-driven approach to collections access.

●        Analyze the Libraries' discovery services through various approaches, including assessing user needs, analyzing usage data, and seeking input from users and stakeholders. These evaluations will help identify priorities.

●        Collaborate with key members of the Libraries Senior Leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategy and initiatives for search and discovery.

●        Develop, lead, and maintain product roadmaps, including establishing and leading committees and short-term project teams. Meet regularly with leadership to provide progress updates.

●        Collaborate with the UX department to plan user research projects and improve the accessibility of library discovery environments.

●        Collaborate with the Communications Department to improve communication about discovery and access to internal stakeholders and library users.

●        Participate in relevant professional organizations, meetings, and projects. Stay informed on new developments and advocacy initiatives related to discovery. Investigate innovations in library search and discovery.

 

Qualifications

Required:

●        Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or a recognized foreign equivalent formally evaluated in the U.S., or recognized equivalent master’s degree appropriate to the profession.

●        Experience in discovery services, user experience, systems administration, project management, technical services, or collection management.

●        Demonstrated experience with library discovery and search.

●        Experience identifying solutions, services, and programs based on user and stakeholder needs.

●        Working familiarity with collaborative project planning and management.

●        Demonstrated interest in inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA).

 

Preferred:

●        Three or more years of experience in discovery services, user experience, or technical services.

●        Experience managing complex projects to successful completion.

●        Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with cross-functional teams.

●        Experience communicating technical specifications and functional requirements.

 

About New York University Libraries

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.

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, view NYU Libraries Strategic Priorities, https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/strategic-priorities/ and Mission and Values, https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/ 

 

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

 

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

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2024-2025 is $94,000.

 

The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.

 

To Apply:  To ensure consideration, submit your Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter,  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 dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.

All applications for consideration must be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/157130. 

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 21, 2024.

For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com

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