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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

F/T - Library Director, Eastern Int'l Col (NJ)

Eastern International College in Jersey City, NJ, is currently seeking a motivated Library Director to lead their campus library.


Title: Library Director

Monday, June 1, 2026

P/T - Temp Knowledge & LS Asst, Darien Lib (CT)

Part-Time Temporary Knowledge & Learning Services Assistant


Darien Library seeks a friendly, energetic, self-starter and life-long learner with excellent information-seeking and technology skills to support the Knowledge and Learning Services department on a temporary basis from June 15th through August 31st. This role is designed to provide flexible coverage for scheduling gaps based on the operational needs of the department. This temporary role does not guarantee a minimum number of hours per week, and the coverage days may vary.

The successful candidate will provide extraordinary customer service, research help, and tech support to Library users. The ideal candidate finds joy in helping others, is perpetually eager to learn new things, and is excited to work with people from all walks of life.

This role is best suited for candidates seeking flexible, supplemental hours rather than a consistent weekly schedule.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional service to patrons who visit our active Reference Desk and Technology Help Desk.
  • Provide traditional and virtual reference assistance.
  • Oversee activity on the Second Floor and Mezzanine.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of the Library's electronic resources including databases and links from the Research page, as well as resources provided by the State Library and other freely available resources.
  • Utilize appropriate reference resources to connect patrons to the information they seek.
  • Assist patrons with print and digital resources, including via Libby, Hoopla, and ComicsPlus.
  • Assist patrons with computer hardware and software, including printers and scanners.
  • Provide Notary Public Services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

  • MLIS degree or a degree in progress at an ALA-accredited library sciences or information sciences graduate program.
  • Excellent customer service and reference skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, easy-to-understand terms.
  • Ability to self-start, multitask, and manage time effectively.
  • Clear and direct oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to type quickly and accurately.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Multilingual candidates, or those with a functional knowledge of another language, are desirable.

 

Schedule

  • Temporary position: June 15, 2026 through August 31, 2026
  • As-needed scheduling with no guaranteed weekly hours. Hours may not exceed 29 hours per week.
  • Shifts are typically four (4) hours and are limited to evenings and weekends.
  • This position is not eligible for benefits.

 

Salary 

$22-$29.50 an hour, commensurate with experience and CLA minimum requirements.

 

Contact Information

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume by Friday, June 12, 2026 to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at jobs@darienlibrary.org. Please make your subject line PT Temporary KLS Assistant. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability, or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as skills, abilities, attitude, and contribution to the Darien Library, so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. 


Source: https://www.darienlibrary.org/about/jobs/kls-assistant-temp


Wednesday, May 20, 2026

F/T - Digital Preservation Mgr, Stony Brook U (NY)

 Digital Preservation Manager (Tenure-Track)


Stonybrook University: Provost Office: Library

Location: University Libraries

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Responsibilities & Requirements

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Digital Services, the Digital Preservation Manager leads the development and implementation of the digital preservation program, ensuring the long-term access and preservation of digital content (both born-digital and digitized content) under SBU Libraries' stewardship. This position co-leads the ongoing management of the library's digital preservation repository, Preservica, with the Head of Preservation.

This role is critical to ensuring the lifecycle of the Libraries’ digital content for preservation and ongoing access. The role requires a team player who can provide expertise and guidance to managers in other library units on implementing and using digital preservation methodologies, tools, workflow accessibility, and sustainability best practices, including designing and implementing ingest, fixity, and validation workflows for different content types and file formats. 

The incumbent will act as an expert user of our digital preservation system, integrate digital preservation applications (open source or proprietary), consult with infrastructure administrators and software developers, and provide digital preservation services to stakeholders in the libraries/archives as needed.

Responsibilities Include

  • Leads and manages the development, implementation, and documentation of digital preservation strategies, policies, guidelines, and projects that support preserving long-term access to the Libraries’ digital content.

  • Acts as an ethical steward by demonstrating integrity, respect, and accountability toward stakeholder communities; respects digital content’s intellectual property, privacy, and security requirements; and brings a proactive awareness of historical institutional biases.

  • Assesses and implements best practices and guidelines from the Digital Preservation community, such as the NDSA’s foundational strategy and four levels of digital preservation, while supporting the Libraries’ strategic directions, including environmental impact.

  • Provides technical guidance to in-house and outsourced digitization centers to maintain correct metadata and file formats.

  • Ensure effective system integration among preservation platforms, open-source applications, and other library and campus systems (repositories, CMS, research data environments), using APIs and automation where appropriate.

  • Assesses, advises, implements, and manages efficient digital preservation workflows with various systems and departments in the Libraries and across campus.

  • Works closely with colleagues across the Preservation, Special Collections & University Archives, Content Management, and Digital Services departments who create and manage digital content.

  • Participates in library, campus, national, and international professional committees.

  • Contributes to the field through research, presentations, and scholarship.

About the Libraries

The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here: https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/strategic-plan-2024

The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to fostering an environment of accessibility, belonging, and fairness across our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We are strongly dedicated to these values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices—creating a culture where differences are recognized, respected, and celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply.

Special Notes

Tenure-track faculty position [twelve month] at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian


Open immediately; salary $80,500 - $84,500, plus $4,000 location pay

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This is a FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.  **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee consideration, please apply before 06/15/2026

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Stony Brook University is 100% tobacco-free as of January 1, 2016. See our policy and learn more at stonybrook.edu/tobaccofree. 

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.



Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Relevant Master’s or advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) with a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.

  • One year of working experience in digital preservation or born-digital and digitized content.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the digital curation life cycle, digital preservation principles, issues, strategies, standards, and best practices.

  • Applied knowledge of preservation metadata and file format standards.

  • Technical proficiency in applying knowledge of cloud based and standalone digital preservation systems and tools, file format types (e.g., images, software, datasets, sound, containers, binary data, art, etc.)

  • Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to streamline processes.

  • Record of professional activities, including scholarly activity, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements. 

  • Participation in/contributions to the digital preservation community (such as Digital Preservation Coalition, iPres, National Digital Stewardship Alliance (NDSA), etc)

It's rare for anyone to fulfill every criterion perfectly, but we strongly encourage you to apply if your experience and skills align well with the qualifications mentioned.

 

Application Instructions

Application Instructions for online submission:

  • Application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and relevant research interests.

  • Curriculum vitae.

  • 3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Victoria Pilato (victoria.pilato@stonybrook.edu)

To Read Full Posting & Apply:
https://apply.interfolio.com/186791

F/T - Health Sciences Lib, Stony Brook U (NY)

 Health Sciences Librarian (Tenure-Track)


Stony Brook University: Provost Office: University Libraries

Location: University Libraries

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM, Eastern Time

Description

Responsibilities & Requirements:
Reporting to the Director of the Health Sciences Library, the Health Sciences Librarian will contribute to the University Libraries’ suite of services, including instruction, research support services, collection development, and other liaison and outreach responsibilities. 

The position will work closely with the School of Health Professions to deliver research support and instruction, while also contributing to a team that supports the five health sciences schools, clinical departments, and medical research centers. Responsibilities may evolve based on institutional priorities and needs.

Responsibilities Include:

  •  Work closely with faculty to establish library programs, services, and activities that meet instructional, research, and clinical needs of the assigned department/school as well as other clinical areas.

  • Design and teach curriculum-integrated instruction sessions in a variety of formats to meet the needs of diverse user groups. This may include the creation of asynchronous learning tools/objects. 

  • Collaborate with fellow team members to develop and offer innovative research services, including systematic reviews. 

  • Understand and respond to the information needs of faculty and researchers based on current and emerging trends in scientific practice.

  • Support faculty, researchers and students engaged in data-intensive research, including assistance with data discovery, management, and the use of relevant tools and methodologies, working collaboratively with the libraries data team.

  • Support emerging uses of AI in research and teaching by providing guidance on tools, evaluation of outputs, and responsible use, working collaboratively with data and technology teams.

  • Develop and host workshops and programs on various topics appealing to a wide range of library constituents.

  • Collaborate on collection development/management and evaluate new resources and information platforms. 

  • Engage in research, scholarship, teaching, and service requirements for promotion and tenure.

  • Represent the library locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

About the Libraries:
The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here:

https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php?g=1314005&p=10274908

The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices where differences are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. 

Special Notes:
Tenure Track faculty position [twelve month] at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian 

Open immediately; salary $80,500 plus $4,000 location pay

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This is an FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: 08/03/2026.  **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  However, to guarantee consideration, please apply before 06/15/2026.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

 

Stony Brook University is 100% tobacco-free as of January 1, 2016. See our policy and learn more at stonybrook.edu/tobaccofree. 


The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.



Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Relevant Master’s or advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) with a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.

  • At least one year of experience working in a health sciences or academic library environment or providing information services to clinicians.

  • Demonstrated proficiency with emerging learning and research technologies, as well as information retrieval.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience designing and delivering instruction.

  • Additional degree(s) in a field relevant to health sciences, including STEM and education.

  • Record of professional activities, including scholarly activities, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements.

  • Experience conducting systematic reviews or other evidence synthesis projects.

  • Experience with collection development and evaluation of information resources.  

  • Demonstrated interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

 It's rare for anyone to fulfill every criterion perfectly; we strongly encourage you to apply if your experience and skills align well with the qualifications mentioned.

 

Application Instructions

Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted online.  

  • Application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

  • Curriculum vitae.

  • 3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.

For questions regarding this position, please contact search committee chair, laurel.scheinfeld@stonybrook.edu

To Read Full Posting & Apply:
https://apply.interfolio.com/186808



Sunday, May 17, 2026

F/T - Research & Out Lib, US Court of Appeals-2nd Circuit (NY)

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications for the position of Research and Outreach Librarian.


Position Title: Research and Outreach Librarian

Reference No.: FY 26-14 

Location: Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, Headquarters Library, New York, NY

Salary Range: CL-27/1 to CL-27/24 ($70,392 - $87,271) Salary commensurate with experience,     qualifications, and education

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Priority consideration given to applications received by May 31, 2026


Do you enjoy working on diverse and challenging research questions? Are you an outgoing and creative professional eager to contribute new ideas to a variety of library and court projects? The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeks legal research professionals interested in challenging research projects, court history, and civic education to join the research team as the Research and Outreach Librarian in Manhattan, NY.

ABOUT THE SECOND CIRCUIT LIBRARY: The Second Circuit Library provides research services to over 200 circuit, district, magistrate, and bankruptcy judges, over 2,000 court staff, and also serves lawyers, self-represented litigants, and the general public. The Library currently employs 22 staff members circuit-wide and maintains six staffed branch libraries across the circuit.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Research and Outreach Librarian will be stationed at the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse in Manhattan, NY with travel to New Haven, CT as needed to assist with projects and other research matters. The Research and Outreach Librarian works as part of a circuit-wide team to provide substantive research expertise and training for judges, court staff, and the public. Typical job duties may include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. 

• Provide legal research services to judges, law clerks, and court staff. 

• Coordinate and conduct library user training and orientation programs, such research training programs.

• Provide group and individual training sessions, both in-person and online, to judges, court staff, and the public. 

• Create content and provide support for the circuit’s civic education project: The Honorable Robert A. Katzmann Justice for All: Courts and the Community Initiative. 

• Conduct historical and archival research for special court events. 

• Review, evaluate, and recommend new online and print resources. 

• Participate in collection development, collection maintenance, and budget management. 

• Develop outreach strategies and educational materials. 

• Work on special projects, as needed. 

• Periodic travel to New Haven, CT is required. 

The Research and Outreach Librarian will report to the Headquarters Librarian.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. 

• Two to five years of professional law library experience in a library that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

• Excellent research skills and ability to analyze legal issues. 

• Expertise in analyzing and validating the authority of information, and extrapolating data from all types of resources. 

• Experience teaching to groups, one-on-one, and via web platforms. 

• Experience developing educational and promotional materials and implementing outreach programs. 

• Ability to clearly summarize and communicate research results in writing. 

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative.


BENEFITS: 13 days of vacation for the first three years, which increases with tenure. 13 days of sick leave and 11 holidays. Choice of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans, with optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage. Flexible spending account program. Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (TSP is similar to a 401K). On-site fitness center and cafeteria. Public transportation subsidy (budget dependent). For more information about the Second Circuit, please visit www.ca2.uscourts.gov.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship. Positions with the U.S. Courts are excepted service appointments, which are “at will” and may be terminated with or without cause. Employees are hired provisionally, pending the results of a background check. Direct deposit of pay is require.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF attachment by email to resumes@ca2.uscourts.gov, subject line: Research and Outreach Librarian, Reference No. FY 26-14. When saving your documents as one PDF, it is important to name the file using only your firstname_lastname. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified and must travel at their own expense. While the position is open until filled, there is no guarantee that applications received May 31, 2026, will be reviewed. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply immediately.

THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


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