In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for
this position is $75,000 - $115,000. 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.
Resource Sharing Librarian
Description
New York University Libraries is seeking a Resource Sharing Librarian, a continuing
contract (non-tenure track) faculty position that will be responsible for overseeing
the Resource Sharing and Delivery Services (RSDS) Department. This position will
directly supervise administrative staff and indirectly supervise clerical employees (8-
10 FTE) and student workers at both graduate and undergraduate levels (10-13).
Reporting to the Head of Access, Delivery, and Resource Sharing Services (ADRSS),
the Resource Sharing Librarian will:
- Develop a comprehensive resource-sharing program to enhance the ability to
share NYU Libraries collections, borrow shared collections through consortial
and related agreements (including but not limited to OCLC SHARES, Eastern
Academic Scholars’ Trust Libraries, RapidILL, and Pennsylvania Academic
Library Consortium, Inc.), and contribute to emerging tools for prospective
collaborative collecting and sharing
- Collaborate with the Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy, Accessibility
Librarian, library subject specialists, and collection development department
to enhance the ability to borrow international and specialized collections, lend
ebooks and other digital materials, and fully utilize NYU’s many partnerships
to enhance student and faculty access to scholarly materials
- Lead assessment projects contributing to library goals such as improving
discovery, identifying new partnerships for collection building, and enhancing
service design
- Ensure copyright compliance and fair use are upheld
- Apply the principles and protocols established in the American Library
Association’s (ALA) Interlibrary Loan Code, follow the ALA Code of Ethics, and
understand and apply the principles and guidelines established by the
International Federation of Libraries Association
- Maintain relationships with key contacts at member libraries, partners, and
vendors related to resource sharing
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,
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
● Demonstrated interest in inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and
accessibility (IDBEA)
● 2 years experience with interlibrary loan processes
● Experience with resource sharing library systems (e.g., ILLiad, OCLC
WorldShare, etc.)
● Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
● Experience applying copyright laws to library requests through resource
sharing and delivery services
● Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and implement projects
● Demonstrated staff management, hiring and/or supervisory experience
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive bene8ts package including 8ve 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 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:
All applications for consideration must be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/161925
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to
applications received by February 25, 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 con8dential in Zoom webinar
format.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
- EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
● Experience applying copyright laws to library requests through resource
sharing and delivery services
● Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and implement projects
● Demonstrated staff management, hiring and/or supervisory experience
Salary/Bene7ts: Faculty status, attractive bene8ts package including 8ve weeks
annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background. Faculty at
NYU, including in the Division of Libraries, have always enjoyed relative exibility in
their work, allowing for hybrid work as appropriate.
This position is open rank with faculty status (Librarian of Practice) and
includes an attractive bene8ts package, including 8ve 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 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/161925
Applications will be considered until the position is 8lled. Preference will be given to
applications received by February 25, 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 con8dential in Zoom webinar
format.
- EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
