Library Coordinator - LaGuardia Wagner Archives
Job ID: 27798
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
POSITION DETAILS
LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.
Reporting to the Art Center Museum Specialist, the Library Coordinator will, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, be responsible for, but is not limited to, the following duties:
Arrange, describe, and prepare research tools for political papers from New York City Council Members/Queens Local History Collections in a variety of formats;
Process Archival collections by arranging and creating descriptions of historic collections;
Research and identify tools to teach students how to interpret primary sources;
Update, monitor, and maintain content for the LaGuardia Wagner Archives website;
Coordinate office budget, records, requests for deposits/payments, and maintain accounting record of different accounts;
Participate in the archives’ bi-annual Disaster Plan Drills which will include evacuating essential records;
Help support the day-to-day operations of the Wagner Archives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience processing complex archival collections.
Knowledge of archival and basic preservation materials.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Assists with Library operations and provides excellent service to Library users.
Coordinates with faculty, students, and librarians to ensure needed materials are accessible on a timely basis
Provides general information in the use of library resources and services
Keeps records of library transactions and generates reports on usage
Exercises sound judgment in enforcing library policies and procedures
May perform and/or supervise daily operations of a service unit such as the Reserve Desk
May assist with digital resource management, acquisitions, and updating Library web pages
Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary: $44,411 - $65,946
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
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 should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
March 18th 2024 (Extended)
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
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.
