P/T - Librarian, Comsewogue Lib (NY)

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
making 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:
• $32.00/hr. for Librarian I, $25.30-$27.85/hr. for Librarian Trainee based on credits.

Submit your cover letter and resume to hr@cplib.org or fax 631-928-6307 by July 3rd. 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.

P/T - Substitute Librarians, Chappaqua Lib (NY)

The Chappaqua Library seeks Substitute Librarians and Library Assistants to join our team and provide an exceptional user experience to all. This position’s primary responsibility is to staff the adult public service desk as needed. This would be a great opportunity for an MLS student or a Library Assistant with experience working on a public service desk.
 

This person will deliver quality reference services, helping users access library materials, technology, and digital databases. The ideal candidate is service-oriented and shows enthusiasm for helping the Library connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. This position reports to the Head of Adult Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Staff the adult public service desk on an as needed basis.
● Assist with reference and tech-help such as, helping users access materials, e-resources,
computers, and printing services.
● Follow all library and departmental policies and procedures.
● Maintain effective communication with co-workers and supervisors, in-person and digitally.
● Keep up to date with professional development.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
● Excellent customer service skills.
● Cultural competence skills.
● Strong technology and database skills, experience with Evergreen ILS.
● Proficient with Windows OS, digital databases, and Google Docs.
● Approach challenges and change with a positive, problem solving, and learning attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
● Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
● NYS Public Librarian Certificate
OR
● Bachelor’s degree AND currently enrolled in a Library Science degree program.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:
This is a substitute position, to be scheduled on an as needed basis only, up to a maximum of 17 hours a
week. Must be able to work weekends and/or evenings. Salary is $28-32 per hour commensurate with
experience. Benefits include New York State Retirement system eligibility.

Please send a cover letter and resume to
Jennifer Daddio, Director
jdaddio@chappaqualibrary.org

 

 

F/T - Ref & Instructional Design Lib, BCC-CUNY (NY)

Bronx Community College – FT Faculty Librarian Position

Instructor OR Assistant Professor - Reference & Instructional Design Librarian

Job ID# 28591

 

Assistant Professor: Supports a college library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices. Pursues an active scholarly agenda, performs supervisory duties, and participates in college-and university-wide programs and committees as assigned.

Instructor: Supports a college library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices.

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Reference & Instructional Design Librarian joins a team of librarians providing students and faculty with one-on-one and group instruction. Position involves direct contact with library users providing traditional and virtual reference and research assistance, outreach to faculty engaged in developing Information Literacy knowledge and skills of students, collaboration with librarians to engage college community in effective use of library services and resources, assessment of needs and promotion of awareness of new information products and services. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

 

The Reference & Instructional Design Librarian will also lead Library Dept. faculty and staff in collaborating with faculty across disciplines by developing and support training activities for best practices of utilizing and integrating informational resources and technologies into hybrid learning efforts at BCC.

Librarians within the City University of New York take active faculty roles, serving on committees and engaging in scholarly research and publication. Perform other duties as assigned. Continuous updating of knowledge and skills is required. All appointments are subject to financial availability.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required 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. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution. For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required. 

 

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

 

·       Experience in an academic, research, or large public library

·       Knowledge of trends and issues in contemporary reference services and user education

·       Familiarity with the evolving concepts of Information Literacy

·       Knowledge of current Instructional Design and Educational Technology theories and applications

·       Knowledge of educational and information resources in higher education and current pedagogical theories

·       Experience with current web, instructional, and productivity technologies

·       Experience working on department/library/college committees

·       Teaching/instructional experience in an academic environment
Demonstrated success with scholarly research and publication process

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills

·       Experience developing collaborative working relationships

·       Commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services

·       The successful candidate will show evidence of teamwork, creativity, initiative, and flexibility.

 

 

COMPENSATION

 

Salaries are commensurate with education and experience.

Instructor: $67,708 - $69,945

Assistant Professor: $72,667 - $75,465

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

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.

 

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

 · Go to https://cuny.jobs/

 · Search for Job Opening ID number: 28591

 · Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

 

Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

 · Cover Letter

 · Resume/Curriculum Vitae

 

CLOSING DATE

 

July 06, 2024

 

 

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

 

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

 

F/T - Info Literacy & Comm Eng Librarian, CUNY (NY)

Assistant Professor - Information Literacy and Community Engagement Librarian

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The City College of New York seeks applications for an Assistant Professor - Information Literacy and Community Engagement Librarian to be appointed in Fall 2024.

The Information Literacy and Community Engagement Librarian (Assistant Professor) is a highly visible position that supports the mission of the university and CCNY Libraries by leading in the development and maintenance of the Libraries' information literacy programs. The incumbent librarian will also be responsible for developing and implementing community engagement activities which promote library resources and services, and which seek to build meaningful and collaborative relationships between the CCNY Libraries, the campus community, and communities in Harlem. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of User Services, the incumbent librarian will collaborate with academic faculty and librarians in planning and implementing a program for teaching and fostering information literacy skills relevant to the university curriculum, and for developing students' competence to discover, access, evaluate, and use electronic and print resources. Community engagement includes but is not limited to giving presentations; organizing events; designing publications, exhibits, and displays; and cultivating and supporting lines of communication between library personnel and teaching faculty and staff on the CCNY campus. Some evening and weekend work may be

required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provides leadership for developing in-person and online information literacy instruction in collaboration with fellow librarians and teaching faculty, including developing goals and objectives, expected outcomes, instructional materials, and assessment methodologies

· Coordinates, teaches, and tracks information literacy instruction sessions

· Facilitates ongoing peer observations for librarians involved in information literacy instruction

· Serves as subject librarian and faculty liaison, with duties including collection development through the selection and marketing of library resources.

· Performs reference (in-person and virtual) and other related duties.

· Steers student engagement events and programs including site-based welcome programming such as tabling, student-club engagement, and library tours in collaboration with library faculty.

· Designs publications, print and electronic, which promote library services and resources.

· Keeps current professionally by participating in relevant conferences, peer group meetings, etc., and conducts ongoing professional development activities for colleagues and staff.

· Works with relevant faculty and staff on additional library projects as needed.

· Serves on university and/or departmental committees as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For Instructor Designation:

• Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution.

• If appointed as Instructor, the candidate will be expected to complete an additional graduate degree within 5 years

For Assistant Professor Designation :

A second Master's Degree or Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment

Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three (3) years of library instruction experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education

• Evidence of professional and pedagogical commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Experience coordinating an information literacy program at an academic institution

• Experience in outreach, programming, and/or events

• Demonstrated evidence of involvement in professional research activities

COMPENSATION

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.

Salary: $75,465 - $90,375

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

Go to https://cuny.jobs/

Search for Job Opening ID number: 28454

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Curriculum Vitae

(3) Statement of Scholarly Interests

CLOSING DATE

July 29, 2024

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.

Job ID

28454

Location

City College of New York

To Apply:

https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-information-literacy-and-community-engagement-librarian/A5D43709FAED46C8A711ADD0F74F5917/job/ 

 

 

 

P/T - Ref Librarian, Islip Public Lib (NY)

PART-TIME REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/ LIBRARIAN TRAINEE 

 

The Islip Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented part-time Librarian I or Librarian Trainee for its

combined Adult Services and Teen Departments. Trainees looking for a positive mentoring experience are encouraged to apply. The position will entail 12-17 hours per week, depending upon availability, including one weekly evening shift and one monthly Saturday rotation.

 

JOB DUTIES:

 

 Reference, research, and readers’ advisory services.

 Participation in collection development.

 Preparation of library displays and exhibits.

 Assistance with development and execution of innovative adult and teen programming roster.

 

SKILLS:

 

 Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

 Demonstrated interest and proficiency in technology.

 Ability to work independently, follow through with projects, and meet deadlines.

 Passion for customer service.

 

REQUIREMENT:

 

 MLS degree from an ALA-accredited school and Public Librarian certificate or actively enrolled in an accredited

program for the Librarian Trainee position.

 

SALARY:

 

 Minimum rate of $27.00 per hour for Librarian Trainees. Final salary dependent upon credits completed.

 Minimum Librarian I rate of $33.00 per hour.

 

Interested candidates should email a resume and a cover letter by July 5, 2024 to:

 

Mark Irish

Head of Adult, Teen, and Patron Services

mirish@isliplibrary.org

Islip Public Library

71 Monell Avenue

Islip, NY 11751 

 

 

P/T - Outreach & Social Media Adjunct, BMCC-CUNY (NY)

 Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community
committed to the intellectual and personal growth of students. With enrollment of nearly
21,000 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.

The A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library at the Borough of Manhattan Community College
seeks an energetic and creative professional for a part-time non-teaching adjunct position as
Outreach and Social Media Adjunct. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience
working with social media, specifically Instagram, who is interested in developing innovative
marketing solutions that build awareness and excitement of the Library’s resources and
programs, and who can work successfully in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Marketing: Creates and schedules Instagram posts and stories for @bmcclibrary, highlighting
library resources, events, change of services, etc., and cross posts to the library blog. Uses best
practices to cultivate and maintain the library’s online image for branding and reputation
management.

Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with the Library's Outreach Team to help create book
displays, plan for and attend Library events such as De-Stress Fest, Book Exchange Fest,
Welcome Fairs, and participates in shared decision making.

Creativity: Designs/updates Library signage, such as question of the week board, and creates
materials that can reach target audiences in a competitive information landscape.

Service: Offers quick reference support – via chat and in-person - including directing students to
appropriate Research Guide, Tutorial, or database using a patron-focused, holistic approach for
meeting the needs of students and faculty.

This position is for 225 hours for the fall 2024 semester, with the possibility of reappointment
for subsequent semesters.

Schedule
Successful candidates must be able to work Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday between the
hours of 10am to 5pm. One day can be remote but Wednesday must be in person.

Qualifications

 
Required
• Applicants must be a graduate from an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree granting
institution or equivalent accreditation if degree is from outside the United States or is a
current student in an ALA-accredited program with at least 12 credits completed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media tools
• Familiarity with online behavior of college students
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated cross-cultural competency in
communications with diverse groups of students and colleagues
• Must have a strong service orientation, and the ability to interact positively with
students and colleagues in the Library and College.
• Must have an interest in supporting student learning and research.
• Should demonstrate awareness of current library services.

Compensation
$47.42 per hour

How to apply

 
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.

Send completed applications to Elizabeth Arestyl (earestyl@bmcc.cuny.edu) and Sharell Walker
(shwalker@bmcc.cuny.edu)

 

P/T - Librarian I, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Lib (NY)

 

MASTICS-MORICHES-SHIRLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY

ADULT REFERENCE DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF POSITION

Job Title: Part-Time Librarian I or Librarian Trainee

Job Notice #: RASD42020106P

Date Posted: June 1, 2024

Closing Date: June 14, 2024

Approximate starting date: Jul 1, 2024

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is a dynamic, community-focused modern library with three newly renovated facilities. Our new spaces are flexible, and thoughtful in design, providing an ideal space for multi-generational connections and gatherings. We are a strong community with great cultural diversity; resilient, kind, and passionate about learning new skills and technologies. We are seeking individuals who embrace all these qualities with positivity and inspire lifelong learning in our community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides professional front-line reference and readers' advisory and referral services.

• Assists library patrons with computers and other electronic devices; delivers one-on-one technology instruction.

• Assists with collection development.

• Promotes library services and programs and creates displays to market library materials.

• Educates patrons in searching for information using online databases or the library catalog.

• Assists in developing and expanding library programs.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, providing outstanding customer service.

• Collaborates with other staff/departments to plan, promote, and present library programs.

• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and discretion in performance of duties.

• Responds to patrons' comments and concerns in a professional manner.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, library patrons, and community partners.

• Interprets, explains and upholds library policies and procedures when needed.

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited Institution and a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate are required at time of employment for a Librarian I position.

• Proof of enrollment in an accredited MLIS Program is required for consideration for a Librarian Trainee Position.

• Knowledge of commonly used applications and software including Microsoft Office.

STARTING SALARY:

$22.25 Librarian Trainee/ $24.72 Librarian

You must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and be able to travel between branches when needed.

The position may include up to17.5 hour per week and must include daytime, afternoon and evening hours, and a weekend rotation.

If you are interested and qualify, submit your application online at employment@communitylibrary.org

The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, in the employment or the provision of services.

Source: https://www.communitylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Librarian-I-Librarian-Trainee-Posting-PUBLIC-JUNE-2024-1.pdf