Adjunct Reference and Digital Outreach Librarian
Non-Teaching Adjunct I-II, Instructor, or Non-Teaching Adjunct III, Assistant Professor
The Mina Rees Library of the CUNY Graduate Center is seeking a part-time Reference and Digital Outreach Librarian (Non-Teaching Adjunct I or III) to work approximately 12–15 hours per week for the Fall 2026 semester through June 30, 2027. The required schedule for Fall 2026 is Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:00-7:00pm, though may be flexible in subsequent semesters. All hours must be worked on site.
Key responsibilities include:
- Staffing the in-person Reference Desk, and responding to in-depth research questions from doctoral and Master’s students, faculty, and CUNY affiliates.
- Providing support for email and phone reference as well as chat reference, via Springshare’s LibAnswers platform.
- Coordinating the Library’s digital outreach efforts, including digital signage, social media, and the library blog
- Other related duties as assigned
The role may also include teaching graduate-level research workshops and assisting with UX work on the Library’s website. Strong communication skills are essential, for writing and editing research guides, blog posts, and other public-facing content.
All titles require a Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required. Previous reference or instruction experience at CUNY is also required, as is a strong public-service orientation and expertise with a wide range of library databases, and the ability to learn quickly, work independently, meet deadlines, and apply critical thinking skills to library tools, systems, and problems.
Previous experience with the LibAnswers chat service is preferred. Facility with graduate level research questions, and a wide range of technologies including LibGuides, LibCal, LibAnswers, WordPress, and Zotero is ideal.
About the CUNY Graduate Center
Located in the heart of Manhattan and set within the large and multi-campus City University of New York, the Graduate Center fosters advanced graduate education, original research and scholarship, innovative University-wide programs, and vibrant public events that draw upon and contribute to the complex communities of New York City and beyond.
Through a broad range of nationally prominent doctoral and master’s programs, the Graduate Center prepares students to be scholars, teachers, experts, and leaders in the academy; in the arts; and in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. Committed to CUNY’s historic mission of educating the children of “the whole people,” the Graduate Center provides access to graduate education for diverse groups of highly talented students, including those who have been underrepresented in higher education.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a brief cover letter and CV by email to Elvis Bakaitis, Head of Reference and Open Educational Resources, at ebakaitis@gc.cuny.edu. The position is open until filled; review of applications will begin on October 9.
The salary range is $53.76–$60.98/hour based on qualifications and experience; as members of an academic department, library faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center are represented by the Professional Staff Congress union.
The Mina Rees Library is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We encourage members of historically under-represented communities to apply, and we welcome applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.
