F/T - Electronic Resources Lib, Molloy U (NY)

The James E. Tobin Library at Molloy University seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian. This is an in-person/on-campus 35 hour per week, 52 week a year position with the option for one remote day per week. 

 

The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing and troubleshooting the library’s online and subscription resources. They monitor and run frequent analyses on usage to ensure the resources meet the needs of the library and the university’s curriculum.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

• ·     Ensures that the library’s electronic resources perform properly and add value to our patrons by:

• Supporting and troubleshooting the daily operation of electronic resources, which includes subscription databases and collections, proxy server, OpenURL management, the library's CMS presence, a variety of hosted environments/external websites and other digital systems and services through which patrons locate information
• Serving as the technical liaison between the library and numerous third party systems (i.e., database aggregators and other providers of electronic content) as well as Molloy’s IT department
• Recommending, implementing, and supporting emerging technologies (e.g. mobile apps, chat etc.)
• Creating content for the library's webpages to be reviewed by the library’s approver in the CMS
• Ensuring resources are both discoverable and readily available from both on and off campus
• Monitoring various listservs and other vendor communication channels that specifically report on electronic resources and other performance issues  

 

 

• Manages and assesses electronic resources (databases, collections, ejournals) :

• Support the full life cycle of electronic resources including trials, subscriptions, budgeting, activating/deactivating, troubleshooting, evaluating, and keeping abreast of best practices
• Analyzing and interpreting resource usage statistics, turnaways, historical trends, and anticipating future trends
• Communicating with vendors in order to obtain the best optimization of the various products, including frequent platform upgrades, custom branding and linking to other library resources
• Maintaining an electronic resource management (ERM) system in related areas
• Working closely with subscription agents to negotiate subscription terms/licenses for electronic journals
• Gathering, monitoring, and evaluating usage statistics related to single title ejournals including an analysis of overlap held in databases and ILL requests or available through other subscribed document delivery systems
• Ensuring collections and individual titles meet the requirements of current and proposed degree programs; providing appropriate documentation that contributes to and supports the accreditation process 

 

• Fulfills the essential functional expectations for all academic librarians by:
• Participating in daily reference shifts serving all patrons of the university both in traditional and virtual environments.   
• Teaching instruction classes in research techniques and information literacy to groups or individuals as scheduled.
• Maintaining a high level of proficiency in all library databases and resources; learning new technologies or resources and adapting to new methodologies as required
• Learning new technologies or resources and adapting to new methodologies as required
• Remaining current with developments in librarianship, seeking ongoing professional development opportunities on a continual basis
• Creating and maintaining LibGuides in liaison subject and multi-disciplinary areas as required
• Serves as a professional representative to faculty and the community by:
• Serving as a library Liaison in one or more subjects as assigned
• Facilitating collection development efforts in those assigned subjects, particularly when a new degree program is developed or it is part of an accreditation/reaccreditation process
• Participating in campus initiatives such as accreditation self-study, mission-related events, recruitment and orientation of new students and faculty
• Representing the library on campus-wide committees 

 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree (ALA - accredited MLS or MLIS)
• 3 to 5 years of work related experience 
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) 
• Databases (Library related)
• Web Development (CMS Maintenance)

 

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Statistical Software (Library related)
• Backend System (Library related) 

 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT

• Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

 

SALARY INFORMATION

 

When determining the salary offer for a new employee, Molloy considers several key characteristics such as job knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal and external equity. The hiring annual salary for this position is $65,000 to $70,000. This annual salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation at the time of posting. 

 

As part of its total compensation package, Molloy University offers an extensive range of benefits and programs for its employees including excellent health and dental insurance options, generous time off and tuition benefits. For further information, please visit Benefits | Molloy University. 

 

To Apply:

 

Applications must be submitted through ADP at  

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f1758074-bb0b-4d6b-8d46-3a90ce325365&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=546705&lang=en_US 

 

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Molloy University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status; in its administration of educational policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices. Molloy University takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the University seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is University policy to recruit, employ, retain and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex, race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or physical disability.

F/T - Chief of Technical Services, CCNY-CUNY (NY)

Assistant or Associate Professor - Chief of Technical Services - CCNY Libraries

 

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The City College of New York Libraries seeks an experienced, forward-thinking, and creative professional to lead the librarians and paraprofessional staff in its Technical Services unit. Technical Services encompasses acquisitions, receiving, cataloging, material processing, serials management, e-resource management, and metadata creation. This position is pivotal to the efficient operation of the City College of New York Libraries, offering an opportunity to rethink and realign workflows, and optimize department operations. Reporting to the Associate Dean and Chief Librarian, the Chief of Technical Services will oversee the operational management of staff engaged in technical services activities and provide strategic direction to the unit. The incumbent is responsible for the administration and coordination of work, including the establishment and implementation of technical services policies, standards, and procedures related to material processing, serials, and other technical services functions.

The responsibilities of the Chief of Technical Services include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide vision and strategic direction for technical services operations across The City College of New York Libraries (CCNY Libraries)

• Supervise the Cataloging & Metadata Services Librarian, the Collection Development & Acquisitions Assistant, and the Electronic Resources Librarian. Lead team in activities related to ordering, receiving, processing, acquisition, description, and management of library resources

• Act as the chief technical resource for the catalog and bibliographic database, coordinating practices among units/departments within the Libraries

• Coordinate the application of descriptive metadata schemas for digitized and born-digital content, ensuring metadata interoperability

• Ensure high-quality standards in acquisitions, resource management, and descriptive frameworks across all formats. Identify and implement improvements to enhance service and efficiency within Technical Services

• Perform related library faculty duties, including collection development, reference (in­-person and virtual), information literacy instruction, and liaising with faculty and academic departments. Serve on college, university, and/or departmental committees, and engage in professional development and scholarly activities. Serve as a member of the Libraries' leadership group, sharing management responsibility for the CCNY Libraries

• Foster relationships with external partners, vendors, and consortia to enhance resource acquisition and management

• Oversee the integration and optimization of library systems (e.g., ILS, discovery tools) to support resource management and user access

• Manage and allocate the technical services budget, ensuring efficient use of resources

• Provide professional development opportunities for staff, keeping them current on trends, standards, and technologies in technical services

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program

• Second Master's degree or PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in cataloging, acquisitions, resource management, or a related field in an academic library setting

• Strong knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards including MARC and RDA, and experience with integrated library systems (ILS)

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated leadership in staff management

• Experience in managing acquisitions, including vendor relations, budgeting, and resource negotiations

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders and departments

• Experience managing budgets and procurement processes

• Familiarity with state funding agencies and policies

• Knowledge of linked data and metadata frameworks

• Experience with electronic resources management and library discovery tools (e.g., Primo)

• Familiarity with digital preservation practices

• Knowledge of open access and scholarly communication

• Experience using data and analytics to assess workflows and resource usage

• Experience with Library System migrations or upgrades

COMPENSATION

Salary Range :

Assistant Professor: $90,375 - $99,532

Associate Professor: $100,329 - $110,641

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.

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: 29618

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

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Applications, including the following items 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

Should you encounter any issues submitting your application or uploading the required materials, for troubleshooting tips, please visit the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions page at https://www.cuny.edu/employment/search-jobs/cunyfirst-job-system-instructions/#1686680422706-afe867ce-9e11 .

CLOSING DATE

March 24, 2025

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

29618

Location

City College of New York

 

For information on requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application process, visit the Company career page.  

P/T - Archivist, Bayside Historical Soc (NY)

 

Bayside Historical Society seeks a part-time archivist to manage its collection of more than 10,000 items, including photographs, papers, ephemera, correspondence, oral histories, and objects documenting the development of Bayside and its adjacent communities over the past 300 years. This role requires a strong understanding of archival standards and practices, as well as the ability to utilize various technologies for digitization and metadata management. The Archivist will play a crucial role in ensuring that our collections are well-organized and accessible to researchers, historians, and the public. Some experience with exhibit curation is preferred.

Send resume and cover letter to:

Brita Kube

Executive Director

Bayside Historical Society

Kubebrita@gmail.com

F/T - Lib for Journalism, Media, Culture & Comm, NYU (NY)

 

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $113,000. 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 Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication

The New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is seeking a Librarian for Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication situated in the Libraries’ Research & Research Services subdivision. This tenure-track faculty librarian supports research, scholarship, teaching and learning, and practice in the subject areas of journalism, communication, and media studies across the university. Building and sustaining strong relationships that foreground equity and inclusion, they serve as the liaison to the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute (Arts & Science) and the Department of Media, Culture and Communication (Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development).

The Librarian for Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication is intellectually curious, willing to learn, and responsive to the needs of the communities they support. They will:

• build and maintain our research collections with an understanding of the complexities around collecting both analog and digital news, and audiovisual media;

• foster proactive and agile outreach and communication practices;

• provide research support directly to students and researchers, building on an existing robust, high-volume instruction and consultation program, with a focus on scale and innovation for future growth;

• act as a connector and contributor to our current public and research services programs, helping to support both standard and new methods of research, scholarly inquiry, and practice, particularly those necessitated by new and emerging media;

• take the lead in promoting vital 21st-century competencies like media literacy, visual literacy, data literacy, and AI literacy in scholars and practitioners in the fields of journalism, communication, and media studies.

This librarian works across organizational boundaries in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment. They work closely with colleagues across NYU Libraries globally, including our corps of 40+ liaison librarians serving the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. As a member of the Society, Culture, and Global Perspectives department within the Research and Research Services subdivision, they work particularly closely with social sciences and area studies liaisons who share a focus on interdisciplinarity and global perspectives.

Beyond fellow liaison librarians, the Librarian for Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication collaborates closely with library colleagues in teaching and learning, collection development, data services, metadata creation, and scholarly communication. Outside NYU, they represent the Division of Libraries in professional consortia and associations locally and nationally.

Research

Faculty librarians also pursue their own active 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 area(s).

NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative

NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to build a more diverse faculty community by seeking 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 Centering Underrepresented Voices: Anti-Racist Practices in Libraries and Archives cluster, which seeks to center underrepresented communities' voices by bringing in new collections in all formats, adopting and contributing to anti-racist descriptive and metadata practices to support the discovery and use of these collections, and promulgating engagement and research services that draw on and support the growth of new knowledge. For full details about the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.

About New York University Libraries

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 60,000 students and faculty and contain more than 6.7 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/

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 graduate degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.

• Study, training, and/or practice in the field of journalism, communication, or media studies

• Understanding of the information landscape that surrounds news media collecting and its impact on collection development for research libraries

• Experience delivering instruction, such as workshops, webinars, and/or classroom teaching

• Experience providing public service and research support

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

Preferred:

• A graduate degree in a field related to journalism, communication, or media studies

• Experience finding and using public records

• Familiarity with issues around copyright, particularly the application of fair use principles for academic and journalistic purposes

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:  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/160444

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Preference will be given to applications received by February 17, 2025.

To learn more about the position, join us for an optional and anonymous info session webinar on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 3 pm ET

Register here: https://nyufacultysp25.eventbrite.com/

Meet NYU librarians, staff, and committee members at this info session 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 - Accessibility Librarian, NYU (NY)

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $113,000. 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.

Accessibility Librarian

NYU Libraries seeks a user-focused, creative, and strategic Accessibility Librarian to provide leadership and vision for advancing the Libraries’ accessibility services and programs. In addition to leading the accessibility portfolio, this position coordinates a dedicated and diverse group of librarians and specialists in establishing collaborative strategies to support accessibility across NYU Libraries’ departments, units, services, and programs.

The role reports to the Director, User Experience and works collaboratively across all library departments, acting as a leader, consultant, or partner to advance accessibility initiatives. The position cultivates relationships and partnerships across campus, including but not limited to central accessibility services, academic departments, student services offices, and student groups.

The position may partner on relevant accessibility-related aspects of in-person and virtual services such as library materials access and delivery, wayfinding, event production, exhibit design, communications and marketing, instruction, and reference. The Accessibility Librarian actively participates in the User Experience department’s digital accessibility directive and partners on user research projects to gather evidence-based user needs. In collaboration with the Facilities department, the Accessibility Librarian leads the improvement plan for physical library spaces and manages accessibility-specific spaces such as the Sensory Spaces and the assistive technology spaces. Responsibilities may evolve as the Libraries continue to make an investment in accessibility.

The Libraries engages with a broad community and values the diverse experiences,

backgrounds, skills, and interests of its community members. The incumbent must be committed to creating an inclusive culture of equity and belonging in which all NYU community members can flourish.

For more information on NYU Libraries’ mission and values, please visit: https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/.

Sample job responsibilities may also include but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with staff to increase accessibility across the library

• Coordinate library-wide policies, guidelines, and processes regarding accessibility

• Perform outreach with students, staff, and faculty

• Coordinate spaces improvements and manage accessibility-specific student spaces

• Develop and implement accessibility training for librarians and library staff

• Participate in improving website and catalog accessibility

• Keep current on accessibility laws, copyright issues related to accessibility, and assistive technologies

• Assist in identifying, applying for, and managing grant opportunities

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 Politics of Space: Data, the City, & Structures of Inequality cluster.

This cluster will enhance a University-wide engagement with urban informatics and data literacy, which are essential to understanding how cities operate, change, and thrive. Cities are a register of deep-seated social inequality, often understood through quantitative data analysis and data visualization. NYU Libraries’ Politics of Space cluster looks outward and imagines expanded capacity for urban economics and education disciplines, moored by holistic support for data analysis and visualization across the disciplines at NYU. For full details about the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.

About New York University Libraries

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 60,000 students and faculty and contain more than 6.7 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/

Qualifications:

Required:

• An advanced degree (Master’s level or higher) in a relevant subject area, conferred by the start date. Note: A second graduate degree is required for tenure, one of which must be an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.

• Strong interest in collaborating and building relationships with students with disabilities, accessibility-focused student groups, and/or academic programs in disability studies.

• Experience in developing and delivering community-led services, programming, or spaces.

• Experience identifying solutions, services, and programs based on user and collaborator needs.

• Working familiarity with inclusive design or universal design principles in libraries.

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

Preferred:

• Interest in digital accessibility initiatives, processes, or tools.

• Experience with applying for grants, managing grant funds, or operating grant-funded programs.

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:  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/160897

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Preference will be given to applications received by February 16, 2025.

To learn more about the position, join us for an optional and anonymous info session webinar on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 3 pm ET.

Register here: https://nyufacultysp25.eventbrite.com/

Meet NYU librarians, staff, and committee members at this info session 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 - Life Sciences Librarian, NYU (NY)

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this

position is $73,000 - $113,000. 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.

 

Life Sciences Librarian

 

The New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries seeks a Life Sciences Librarian to

serve as liaison to programs in Biology, Neural Science, and Environmental Studies,

encompassing subjects including ecology, cognition, and molecular and

computational biology. The Life Sciences Librarian will develop and curate

collections for the programs they liaise with; establish strong relationships with

undergraduate through doctoral level students and faculty; provide in-depth

information services to students, both in-person and online; and connect our

communities to the services and information seeking tools that meet their research,

teaching, and learning needs. 

 

The Life Sciences Librarian is a tenure-track faculty position based at Bobst Library

and is a member of the Science Research Services (SRS) department in the Research

& Research Services unit of NYU Libraries. SRS seeks to build and sustain collections

and services broadly applicable to scientific communities at NYU, including those in

support of scientific openness, social impact, and scienti*c communication; research

collaboration work+ows (including transdisciplinary, translational, and team science);

data privacy, ethics, and consent; and community-led and Indigenous contribution

to the scientific record. The successful candidate will work with the other members

of SRS to sustain and grow these services through curiosity and engagement with

trends in STEM research and policy.

 

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other librarians across NYU,

including the NYU Health Sciences Library, the Bern Dibner Library at the Tandon

School of Engineering, the NYU Abu Dhabi Library, and the NYU Shanghai Library, as

well as with colleagues across the Division of Libraries to develop, deliver, and assess

high-quality research support services. Faculty librarians are encouraged to

contribute to university-wide initiatives and become involved in professional

organizations related to librarianship or STEM.

Research

 

Faculty librarians explore their own active research agendas, contributing their

expertise, experiences, and investigations to build new knowledge in their chosen

areas. Librarians have wide latitude in determining their research agendas, and the

Life Sciences Librarian would be well-positioned to make substantive contributions

to research in a number of areas, including, but not limited to equitable and ethical

research service provision, identifying and challenging bias in STEM research and

publishing, mitigation of "information privilege,” and other topics at the intersection

of scientific information and equity.

 

NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative

 

NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative 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, Centering Underrepresented Voices, and Urban Environments

and Politics. 

 

This particular position is part of our Health and Scientific Literacy, Openness, and

Equity cluster, which lies at the intersection of information science, health and

scientific literacy, and social justice. The positions in this cluster focus on equity

within scientific information culture writ large, and support NYU research and

curricular needs in the natural, computational, and health sciences, with an

emphasis on equity, information literacy, and open scholarship. For full details about

the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.

 

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 graduate degrees must be an ALA-

accredited MLS or equivalent.

● Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in one or more STEM fields.

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

accessibility within teaching, learning, and/or research services.

● Experience with or interest in actively engaging with the STEM community

including researchers, postdocs, faculty, and students.

Preferred:

● Experience in a library or research setting that demonstrates a commitment

to the mission of research libraries (e.g., providing researcher support, building

research collections, creating programming that furthers the mission of a

research community).

● Experience with instruction, including current knowledge of critical

pedagogy, antiracist and/or feminist approaches.

● Familiarity with STEM research and/or scientific datasets and a willingness to

learn how to use specialized search tools and data repositories.

● Knowledge of scientific information resources, publication types, and scholarly

communications in STEM fields.

● Experience working across organizational boundaries with wide-ranging

stakeholder groups.

 

About New York University Libraries

 

Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 60,000 students and faculty and

contain more than 6.7 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:

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: 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/161039

 

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

 

Preference will be given to applications received by February 23, 2025.

 

To learn more about the position, join us for an optional and anonymous info session

webinar on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 3 pm ET.

Register here: https://nyufacultysp25.eventbrite.com/

 

Meet NYU librarians, staff, and committee members at this info session 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.

 

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