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Thursday, July 30, 2026

P/T - Knowledge & Learning Svcs Asst, Darien Lib (CT)

Part-Time Knowledge & Learning Services Assistant

Darien Library seeks a friendly, energetic self-starter and life-long learner with excellent information-seeking and technology skills. 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.

 

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

This is a part-time position with no benefits. The candidate will work an average of 12-20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, plus additional shifts as needed, not to exceed 29 hours per week. This schedule is for planning purposes only. Actual hours may vary and are subject to modification due to staffing needs, programming, or other operational demands of the Library.

 

Salary 

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

 

Contact Information

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at jobs@darienlibrary.org. Please make your subject line PT 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.





P/T - Lib & Archives Asst, The Whitney (NY)

The Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking a Library and Archives Assistant.


Research Resources: Library and Archives Assistant

Part TimeMid LevelNew York, NY
The Library and Archives Assistant will support the Library and Archives team in all aspects of collections development, cataloging, processing, circulation, reference, access, organization, and storage. This is a part-time role, 28 hours weekly. 

Responsibilities 
  • Assist staff with library and archives collection development.
  • Create original and copy cataloging in MARC for library materials, with particular attention to our ongoing work in reparative and equitable metadata.
  • Assist with onsite and remote reference and circulation requests from staff and external researchers, including paging and shelving.
  • Process library and archives materials for secure storge, including items requiring custom preservation housings and encapsulations.
  • Survey, arrange, and describe Whitney archival collections according to best practices.
  • Prepare DACS records for export to the archives’ online public access portal, ArchivesSpace.
  • Prepare select materials for our digital preservation pipeline via ArchiveSpace, Archivematica, and ResourceSpace.
Education Background/Degree requirements 
  •  MLIS or related degree, with experience in art sources and services
Specific knowledge, abilities and/or skills 
  • Experience with library cataloging (MARC, RDA, LCSH, LC classification).
  • Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
  • Experience with an ILS.
  • Proficiency in ArchivesSpace, or similar collection management systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong working knowledge of DACS and EAD.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with archival theory and practice, including applying processing strategies and records retention policies.
  • Ability to lift cartons up to 30lbs is helpful.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Hourly rate of $32.00
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
  • Generous PTO benefits
  • Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
  • Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
  • Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
  • This position may be covered by UAW Local 2110
 
If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. 


To Apply:
About the Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. Its signature exhibition, the Biennial, is the country's leading survey of the most recent developments in American art. 

EEO Statement
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law.  The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
 

F/T - Senior Archivist, The Whitney (NY)

 The Whitney Museum of American Art is seeking a Senior Archivist.


Research Resources: Senior Archivist

Full TimeExperiencedNew York, NY
Reporting to the Associate Director, Library and Archives, the Senior Archivist provides vision and strategy to promote, process, and provide access to the Museum's digital and analog records. The position oversees all functions of the archives and records management program to facilitate collecting, preserving, and providing access to the historical records of the Whitney Museum and related special collections in analog and digital formats. This includes promoting the use of the collections, providing reference support, and coordinating digital initiatives.

Responsibilities 
  • Conduct reference, cataloguing, and processing activities for existing and new archival collections
  • Execute the records retention policy of the institution for analog and digital records 
  • Determine priorities and goals for acquiring processing, digitizing, and preserving analog and digital archival records 
  • Support digital initiatives and the continued development of a digital archival platform and a born-digital records management program 
  • Process digital content 
  • Oversee the delivery of in-depth research 
  • Hire, train, and supervise Archives staff and graduate student interns 
  • Develop and maintain ArchivesSpace 
  • Provide guidance on records management
  • Ensure the confidentiality of museum records 
  • Identify, collect, analyze, and communicate metrics to evaluate the use of archival collections for the purposes of strategic planning 
Education Background/Degree requirements 
  • MLS/MLIS with a concentration in archives or other relevant graduate degree with certificate in archival studies
  • Experience with art sources and services
Desired Years and Level of Experience 
6+ years in archives management 

Specific knowledge, abilities and/or skills 
  • Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft 365, Archival management systems such as ArchivesSpace.
  • Proficiency in archival theory and practice, especially accessioning, processing and description
  • Knowledge of preservation and conservation issues
  • Knowledge of library and archival descriptive and content standards including DACS, EAD, and MARC
  • Familiarity with HTML and/or XML
  • Knowledge of rights administration and management issues related to archives and special collections
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range is $68,000-$73,000 and will be commensurate with experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
  • Generous PTO benefits
  • Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
  • Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
  • Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
  • This position may be covered by UAW Local 2110
If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role. 


To Apply:
About the Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today. Its signature exhibition, the Biennial, is the country's leading survey of the most recent developments in American art. 

EEO Statement
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, partnership status, caregiver status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other factor prohibited by law.  The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

P/T - Adult Svcs Lib, Connetquot Lib (NY)

Company Overview

Connetquot Public Library is seeking an Adult Services Librarian to join our Adult Services Department. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an evolving library environment where you’ll help our community explore all that the library has to offer

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Shifts required: Two (2) evening shifts 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. either Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. Two (2) Saturdays per month, and one (1) Sunday per month.
  • Assist patrons in finding and requesting books, films, museum passes, and more.
  • Help with internet use, email, social media, Microsoft Office, and Google apps.
  • Troubleshoot smartphones, tablets, and e-readers.
  • Guide members through class registrations and library services.
  • If you're an avid reader who loves helping others and enjoys learning new things, we'd love to have you! The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, and always ready to find answers to unexpected questions. Come be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

Qualifications and Skills

  • Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program, or current enrollment in an ALA accredited MLS program required
  • New York State Public Librarian Certificate required or in progress
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a welcoming, service focused approach
  • Comfortable using everyday technology including email, social media, and mobile devices
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment
  • Genuine interest in working with children and families in a public library setting

Benefits

  • New York State Retirement System
  • Paid vacation time

This is a non competitive Suffolk County Civil Service position (LIBRARIAN I or LIBRARIAN TRAINEE).

To Apply:
https://connetquotlibrary.applytojob.com/apply/dG6sxS4M44/Adult-Services-Librarian

F/T - Data Services Analyst, Stony Brook U (NY)

Data Services Analyst (Tenure Track), Stony Brook Univ. 


Description

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Reporting to the Director of the Health Sciences Library, the Data Services Analyst Provide will provide research data management training and consultations to School of Medicine faculty, students, and researchers, as well as individuals from other departments; assist with the development and review of Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) in compliance with funder requirements, including policies from the National Institutes of Health and other federal funding agencies; and support researchers with data management, and emerging technologies throughout the research lifecycle; and deliver instruction and workshops on researcher tools and scholarly infrastructure such as ORCID and SciENcv, as well as emerging tools incorporating AI to support literature discovery and clinical inquiry, research workflows, and grant preparation. Provide guidance on responsible and effective use of AI-enabled research tools, including issues related to research integrity, data privacy, and reproducibility; advise on data organization, documentation, metadata standards, repository selection, and data sharing practices; develop guides and instructional materials to support research workflows; collaborate with research computing, biomedical informatics, library digital services and other institutional partners to support evolving research technologies and services; and provide research consultations, literature searching support, and instruction as needed. While research data management is an important component of the role, the position extends beyond data management to provide comprehensive support for researchers throughout the research lifecycle.

Responsibilities Include:

  •  Provide research data management training and one-on-one consultations to faculty, students, and researchers in the School of Medicine and other areas

  • Assist in developing and reviewing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs) to meet funder requirements, including those from the National Institutes of Health and other federal, state, private, and other research funding agencies

  • Provide consultations on data workflows, tools, and technologies to support research, teaching, learning, and institutional needs.

  • Deliver instruction and workshops on researcher tools and scholarly infrastructure

  • Teach and support the use of emerging tools, including AI-enabled platforms for literature discovery, clinical inquiry, research workflows, and grant preparation

  • Provide guidance on the responsible and effective use of AI tools, including research integrity, data privacy, and reproducibility considerations

  • Advise researchers on data organization, documentation, metadata standards, repository selection (generalist or specialized), and data-sharing best practices; assist with data discovery.

  • Develop research guides, documentation, and instructional materials to support research workflows

  • Collaborate with research computing, biomedical informatics, the Research and Innovation Office, library digital services, and other institutional, SUNY, national, and international partners to support evolving research technologies and services.

  • Provide research consultations and expert literature searching support.

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

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

  • Identify opportunities to develop and implement new services that advance the mission of the libraries.

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 vital role in advancing the University's mission through outstanding collections, services, outreach, and learning environments that support the success of all members of our academic community. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative workplace where a broad range of perspectives, experiences, and talents strengthens our work. We seek candidates who demonstrate empathy, professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues, students, and the communities we serve.

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 8/23/2026.

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

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 an academic, health sciences or research environment.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Additional degree(s) in a relevant field

  • Experience with providing research data services.

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

  • Experience designing and delivering instruction.

  • Strong technical skills, including the ability to apply artificial intelligence and other evolving digital tools to enhance research, teaching, and scholarly activities, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.

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 describing your qualifications, relevant experience, and your approach to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and supportive academic environment.

  • 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 Jessica Koos at jessica.koos@stonybrook.edu.

To Read Full Posting & Apply:

https://apply.interfolio.com/189933



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