P/T - Reference Lib, Pace U (NY)

PT Reference Librarian, Pace University

Location: Pleasantville, NY, 10570
Base Pay: $26 - $30 / Hour
Job Category: PT Staff
Employee Type: PT Staff 

Description

The Part-Time Reference Librarian will provide a comprehensive reference, research, and referral services, in a team-based, patron centered environment for the Pace community.

Position Duties

• Provide comprehensive reference, research, and referral services via the Mortola Library Reference Desk and online chat reference system.
• Assist students, staff, alumni, and faculty in identifying, locating, and interpreting sources of information, irrespective of format.
• Provide one-on-one research consultations as needed.
• Support library collection development and maintenance initiatives.
• Assist with other library projects as designated by the Head of Patron Services Pleasantville. 
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.     

Work Hours

The schedule for the position is mostly evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will have flexibility during the day and occasional weekend availability. 

Requirements

• MLS, MLIS, MSLIS, or equivalent required.
• Experience providing reference service in an academic library.
• Knowledge of print and electronic information sources.
• Ability to work in a busy academic setting with students and faculty. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prime candidates will be passionate about information literacy and have the desire and demonstrated ability to support a diverse student population in both online and in-person reference environments.

For consideration, please include a cover letter and resume. 

Summary

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6000630.careers?ShowJob=738600900 

F/T - Tech'l Svcs & Collections Lib, SUNY Maritime (NY)

 Technical Services & Collections Librarian, SUNY Maritime College

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

The Stephen B. Luce Library at SUNY Maritime College seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative Technical Services Librarian to join a highly engaged team. The successful candidate will provide leadership for cataloging, metadata management, collection development and technical services operations. The collections include the Stephen B. Luce Library, the Ship's Library, and the Maritime Heritage collection. This position will work closely with the Discovery & Electronic Resources Librarian and Acquisitions & Resource Sharing Specialist. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Lead library's efforts in developing and maintaining a current library collection that serves the needs of the SUNY Maritime College community through selection, processing, deselection, assessment and ongoing collection maintenance.
• Perform original cataloging and import vendor-ready records for books, serials, and government documents and create, edit and maintain bibliographic and metadata records using current standards and best practices
• Create and maintain collection development policies, technical services procedures and workflows to support efficient discovery and access to library collections.
• Develop and apply emerging metadata schemas and best practices to facilitate interoperability among multiple data repositories, improve the discoverability of institutional content, and support the growth and management of Maritime's SUNY Open Access Repository (SOAR).
• Process incoming print donations in conjunction with the Library Director
• Work closely with the Acquisitions and Resource Sharing Specialist to order and receive print and electronic content within the library's materials budget
• Support library user services including reference, circulation and teaching information literacy instruction as assigned.
• Collaborate with Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian to optimize access to print and electronic resources.
• Collaborate with the Archivist on outreach, training and support to faculty, students and staff on copyright, fair use, open access, open education and scholarly publishing.
• Represent SUNY Maritime on SUNY Shared Library Services committees related to collections and technical services
• Participate in college service, publication, and other professional and scholarly activities as required for promotion and tenure
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA- approved foreign equivalent
• Experience creating and maintaining bibliographic metadata such as performing original and/or copy cataloging using established cataloging standards
• Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards, including RDA, MARC21, Library of Congress Classification, and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and perform complicated tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing assignments, library procedures, priorities and information technology needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic or research library
• Experience with special collections
• Experience with Federal Depository Library Program or government documents
• Experience with Ex Libris's Alma or another integrated library system/library services platform.
• Familiarity with library technologies and platforms such as SpringShare products, discovery services, digital collection platforms, institutional repositories.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and report data.
• Experience assessing collections and using data to support collection development and management decisions.
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Technical Services Librarian is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the Full-Time UUP Benefits Summary). Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year appointment UUP Position.  Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. 

Budget Title: Assistant Librarian 08
Local Title: Technical Services Librarian
Line #: 00583

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:  

1. Cover letter  
2. Resume/CV  
3. Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence  
4. Names and contact information of three professional references  

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://maritime.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203853

P/T - Temporary Cataloger, The Met (NY)

The Thomas J. Watson Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a part-time temporary cataloger to complete a library cataloging project. 

Under the supervision of Watson Library's Cataloging Team, this position will work in Sierra (our ILS) and Connexion Client to perform complex copy cataloging, processing and labeling of a large gift of books on Modern and Contemporary art.

This project will begin in September 2026, fully onsite, with a flexible schedule 2 days (max 14 hours) per week, and must be completed by May 2027. The pay is $45/hour. 

The ideal candidate will have 2 years experience copy cataloging, working in an ILS (preferably Sierra), and a demonstrated ability to work independently with supervision once trained. Email john.lindaman@metmuseum.org with “temporary project cataloging position” as the subject line (so that it goes to the correct inbox); attach a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications and a copy of your CV. We will conduct Zoom interviews beginning next week, with a goal of starting the project mid-September. 

P/T - Open Education Rscs Lib, Hunter-CUNY (NY)

Open Education Resources Librarian Adjunct - Hunter College, CUNY

Hunter College libraries is seeking a part-time adjunct librarian to join a newly forming OER liaison team at Hunter College starting in August, 2026.

Reporting to Jennifer Newman, Humanities Librarian on the OER team, the Open Education Adjunct will work with faculty in transitioning to open and zero-cost materials and incorporating open pedagogical practices in their teaching. The Open Education Adjunct will support library projects, instruction classes, consultation and reference services, and other related activities.

Our goal is to reduce added costs to students at Hunter College. Join us to support our mission to help students from all backgrounds engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators in their communities and in the world.

Responsibilities

Adapt, create, and update OER guides for faculty

Collaborate with Hunter OER team librarians on OER programs

Conduct surveys and focus groups with students, faculty, and staff

Retrieve and analyze course textbook listings

Qualifications

Required

Graduate degree in Library and Information Science from ALA-accredited program

Availability to work on Hunter college 68th street and Silberman campuses during daytime hours

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of OER tools, resources, and practices

 

Compensation

Up to 20 hours per week at CUNY Non-teaching Adjunct (NTA) hourly rate ($53.76-$72.39/hour), commensurate with education and experience. Please see information on the NTA salary schedule here: https://psc-cuny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NTA-I-II-Schedule_updated_11-2025.pdf

 

Contact

Applicants should send a CV (including availability), cover letter, names and contact information of three professional references to:

Jennifer Newman and John Pell

oer@hunter.cuny.edu

Review of applicants will begin August 17 and continue until the position is filled.

Source: https://metro.org/jobs/open-education-resources-librarian-adjunct/

P/T - Science Ref & Inst Lib, Hunter-CUNY (NY)

Science Reference & Instruction Librarian, Hunter College-CUNY 

We are seeking a librarian adjunct to join our team of science librarians, part-time, in providing excellent information literacy and research skill development for the students at Hunter College.

Reporting to John Pell, associate professor-librarian in the Hunter College science librarian cluster, the science reference & instruction librarian will work independently and as part of a team to develop and deliver instruction and research support.

Join us in helping students from all backgrounds to thrive in their chosen career paths and to develop as leaders an innovators in their communities and in the world.

 

Responsibilities

Provide course related library instruction and research consultations for chemistry, human biology, physics, and astronomy students

Provide general reference service at reference desks and online chat

Create lesson plans for course-related instruction sessions

Create online content supporting course-related instruction sessions

Contribute to meetings and group work with other science related librarians at Hunter College

Qualifications

Required

Graduate degree in Library and Information Science from ALA-accredited program

Availability to work on Hunter college 68th street and Silberman campuses during daytime hours and occasional Monday and Thursday evenings.

Preferred

Undergraduate specialization in science or graduate study in library resources and services for sciences.

 

Compensation

Up to 20 hours per week at CUNY Non-teaching Adjunct (NTA) hourly rate ($53.76-$65.98/hour), commensurate with education and experience. Please see information on the NTA salary schedule here: https://psc-cuny.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NTA-I-II-Schedule_updated_11-2025.pdf

Contact

Applicants should send a CV (including availability), cover letter, names and contact information of three professional references to:

John Pell and Jennifer Newman

oer@hunter.cuny.edu

Note: this position indirectly supports Hunter’s Open Education Resource (OER) program by providing work release from reference and instruction duties for librarians serving on the OER team.

Review of applicants will begin August 10 and continue until positions are filled.

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

 Health Sciences Librarian, Stony Brook University

Location: Stony Brook University Libraries

Deadline: Sep 03, 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:

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: As soon as possible.  **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  However, to guarantee consideration, please apply before 8/28/2026.

Salary: $80,500 plus $4,000 location pay

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

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, kimberly.kennedy@stonybrook.edu

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://apply.interfolio.com/190483