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Job posted to this site on October 21st at 12:16pm
Information Management Assistant, G6 at United Nations
Full Time
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/244177?language=en
Gross salary range 73k to 103k.
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Job posted to this site on October 18th at 2:48pm
Dean, Division of Libraries at New York University
Full Time
New York University
Dean, Division of Libraries
New York University (NYU) is seeking a visionary, bold and collaborative leader to serve as their next Dean of the Division of Libraries (DOL).
Great libraries are essential to great universities. They support and empower teaching, learning, scholarship, and research innovation. The NYU Division of Libraries is a 7-library, 6.7-million-volume system that continually grows and enhances its on-site and online services and resources for students and faculty and expands its research collections in all formats, from paper to electronic and multimedia. NYU Libraries provides students, faculty, and other members of the NYU community with access to the world’s scholarship.
The system flagship is the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, which houses 1.2 million volumes on-site, more than 53,020 print serial titles, and over 43,000 linear feet of archives. The Libraries catalog also provides NYU’s global community with access to millions of electronic resources. Bobst Library receives more than 10,000 visits per day and circulates 159,000 items annually. Within Bobst is the Special Collections Center, which houses the Fales Collections of literature, food studies, and New York City avant-garde culture; the Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives, internationally known and uniquely strong in the history of left politics, labor, and social protest movements; the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department for the care of special collections materials in formats ranging from papyrus to film and tape; and the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media. The Libraries provides a vast array of specialized services to assist students and faculty, including thriving instructional, engagement, and event programming that reaches thousands of community members every semester; expert assistance with digital projects and data methods, tools, and management; and more than 2,800 seats for study and computing.
The Institute of Fine Arts Library (https://library.nyu.edu/locations/institute-of-fine-arts-library)(including the Stephen Chan Library of Fine Arts and Conservation Center Library) houses rich collections that support the research and curricular needs of the Institute’s graduate programs in art history, archaeology, and art conservation. Jack Brause Library (https://library.nyu.edu/locations/jack-brause-library/) at the SPS Midtown Center serves the information needs of the programs, students, and faculty based at the Center, as well as the real estate community. The Library of the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) (http://isaw.nyu.edu/library) supports ISAW’s core academic areas and is strong in Greek and Roman art and archaeology, Egyptology, Mesopotamian archaeology, Assyriology, Central Asia, Iran, and Asian art. In Brooklyn, the Bern Dibner Library (https://library.nyu.edu/locations/bern-dibner-library/) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering specializes in science, engineering, and technology management. The NYU Abu Dhabi Library (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/library.html) and the NYU Shanghai Library (https://shanghai.nyu.edu/academics/library) are full-service libraries whose mission is to create a learning environment that brings together collections, high-capacity computing tools, and the professional assistance of library and IT staff to provide a single point of assistance for their students and faculty. Lastly, the NYU Press (https://nyupress.org/) reports through the Division of Libraries dean, creating opportunities for synergy that advances the work of both organizations.
Reporting to the president, Linda G. Mills, and provost, Georgina Dopico, the dean serves as the chief administrative officer and executive of the libraries. The dean provides strategic vision for and operational leadership of the division, which supports NYU's research and instructional missions by providing discovery, access, delivery, and preservation of NYU’s world-class physical and virtual collections and information resources; fostering a robust suite of information, research, and engagement services that supports the full lifecycle of scholarly needs; encouraging innovation; and promoting excellence. Among the Dean’s responsibilities are overseeing the appointment, promotion, and advancement of approximately 75 FTE Faculty librarians, 192 FTE staff, and 255 student employees; working closely with deans, directors, and faculty across the University to advance teaching, learning, and research by building and sustaining services and resources that are responsive to the diverse needs of faculty and students, enhancing the experience of these user communities, and creating useful touchpoints throughout the entirety of the information and research lifecycle; providing oversight, prioritization, and decision making for the Division's budgets, and leading its efforts in extramural fundraising; and planning for and implementing space renovations, improvements, and enhancements. The dean will lead the continuing effort to build a library of the future by making knowledge accessible both in person and online; advancing digital innovations; promoting global inclusion; establishing community and campus-wide partnerships; and sustaining a commitment to open publishing and the capacity to support new forms of scholarly communication, sharing, and dissemination. They will also drive innovation and promote a future-oriented stance that capitalizes on the unique roles that the library plays in the academic enterprise.
The next dean of the NYU Division of Libraries will be a forward-looking and people-centered leader who collaborates with university leaders, faculty, staff, students, and alumni in New York City, nationally, and internationally. The successful candidate will have a strong record of leadership in academic scholarly communities at the national, if not international, level.
WittKieffer is assisting New York University in this search. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile found at www.wittkieffer.com (https://apptrkr.com/5732924). For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 6, 2025. Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to: Jessica Herrington and Cathryn Davis at NYULibrariesDean@wittkieffer.com.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $400,000 to $450,000. 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. NYU offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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Job posted to this site on October 16th at 5:23pm
Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy at New York University, Division of Libraries
Full Time
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000. 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.
Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy
Description
NYU Libraries seeks an experienced and strategic leader to develop and implement a holistic program to enhance the discovery and use of NYU Libraries collections and collection-based services. The Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy will be responsible for the discovery of digital and physical collections across various environments, including library catalog, special collections finding aids, digital library collection platforms, institutional repositories, publisher platforms, and consortial borrowing programs.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategy, this position will lead cross-departmental teams of experts from User Experience, Knowledge Access, Archival Management, Data Analysis and Integration, Collections and Content Strategy, and Digital Library & Technology Services. The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and draw on their expertise in library discovery strategies and collaborative approaches to enhance collection access. They will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact in improving user services.
This is a full-time Continuing Contract (non-tenure track) Faculty position with no direct reports.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and champion efforts to improve search and discovery services for NYU students and faculty.
Collaboratively develop a comprehensive, user-centered, and data-driven approach to collections access.
Analyze the Libraries' discovery services through various approaches, including assessing user needs, analyzing usage data, and seeking input from users and stakeholders. These evaluations will help identify priorities.
Collaborate with key members of the Libraries Senior Leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategy and initiatives for search and discovery.
Develop, lead, and maintain product roadmaps, including establishing and leading committees and short-term project teams. Meet regularly with leadership to provide progress updates.
Collaborate with the UX department to plan user research projects and improve the accessibility of library discovery environments.
Collaborate with the Communications Department to improve communication about discovery and access to internal stakeholders and library users.
Participate in relevant professional organizations, meetings, and projects. Stay informed on new developments and advocacy initiatives related to discovery. Investigate innovations in library search and discovery.
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.
Experience in discovery services, user experience, systems administration, project management, technical services, or collection management.
Demonstrated experience with library discovery and search.
Experience identifying solutions, services, and programs based on user and stakeholder needs.
Working familiarity with collaborative project planning and management.
Demonstrated interest in inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA).
Preferred:
Three or more years of experience in discovery services, user experience, or technical services.
Experience managing complex projects to successful completion.
Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with cross-functional teams.
Experience communicating technical specifications and functional requirements.
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, https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five 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 Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter, 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 dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.
All applications for consideration must be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/157130.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 21, 2024.
For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com
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Job posted to this site on October 16th at 5:23pm
Assistant Director of Scholarly Resources & Licensing at Levy Library, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Full Time
Description
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries & Information Sciences, the Assistant Director of Scholarly Resources & Licensing collaborates across all Scholarly & Research Technologies units to ensure the selection, licensing, promotion and evaluation of library resources to meet the education, research and clinical care needs of the Mount Sinai community. In coordination with the Digital Library Administrator, they ensure continuous resource access through library discovery and reporting systems including Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo and Springshare LibApps. They enable and promote Mount Sinai scholarly activity by providing learning activities and expert guidance on scholarly communication and copyright. They also focus on further development and promotion of research impact services and contributing to managing the Levy Library Press. As part of the library’s leadership team, they provide vision, direction, and leadership for libraries across the MSHS locations and supervise direct reports. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of predominantly remote / virtual work for US-based candidates only; occasional onsite work in New York City is required.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Collection Development and Licensing
Oversees the discovery, selection, acquisition and licensing, of collections, research tools, and information resources that enhance the missions of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the MSHS programs and departments.
Maintains awareness of user communities and their needs in collaboration with all areas of the library.
Develops and applies a sustainable collections assessment model that uses metrics and criteria to support data-driven collection development decisions. Compiles and analyzes collection usage data and presents this data to stakeholders.
Works closely with the director and finance officers to provide budget projections for collections, and to ensure the effective management of general account and endowed collection funds, in accordance with university and library fiscal policies.
Ensures spending remains within fiscal year budgetary limits.
Evaluates requests for new purchases; solicits vendor offers, evaluates vendor offers and reviews license terms; leads vendor negotiations
Selects resources and supervises the Licensing and Scholarly Resources Coordinator in the acquisition, payment, and cataloging of those resources.
Prepares and presents information to stakeholders to help inform collection decisions.
Collaborates with Access Services to deselect titles as needed.
Chairs the Collection Development Committee.
As the backup to the Digital Library Administrator, serves as a second point of contact for technical and systems-related user access issues; liaises between library and vendors to ensure successful resolution. Ensures electronic resources promised and paid for are delivered and discoverable.
Scholarly Communication Education, Consulting and Outreach
Provides online and in-person instruction, consultation or reference services on topics pertaining to scholarly publishing, such as open access, predatory publishing and copyright and author agreements.
Contributes to administration of Levy Library Press Journals, including meeting with editors, enabling platform improvements, copyediting articles and promoting awareness of the Press.
Promotes scholarly activity services and tools across the health system.
Scholarly Activity/Publishing Reporting and Analysis
With the Director of Education & Research Services, assesses administrative and researcher needs for scholarly activity and publishing based on metrics and requests for service.
Provides reports of scholarly activity throughout the health system and by department or unit as requested.
Compiles and evaluates metrics for areas of responsibility.
Unit-Wide Engagement and Professional Development
Advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all Health System library users.
Develops and maintains awareness of trends and best practices in collection development and licensing, publishing/scholarly communication, and copyright.
Engages in lifelong learning/continuing education and professional association activities.
Provides occasional back-up Ask a Librarian service coverage (chat, email, Zoom phone).
Chairs committees or task forces
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree earned from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or internationally-recognized equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Library collection development, acquisitions, vendor relations, or licensing, preferably with vendors of health sciences knowledge resources.
Knowledge of the complex, ever-changing publishing environment and scholarly communications issues.
Strong customer service orientation and experience providing timely and effective support
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience with content discovery and electronic resource management systems such as Ex Libris Alma | Primo.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Proficiency with spreadsheets, including advanced functions, pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with research information management platforms such as Elsevier PURE or bibliometrics tools.
Experience supporting and working in web-based content management, preferably LibGuides.
Knowledge of libraries’ evolving roles in education, research, clinical practice, and dissemination of scholarly activity.
Knowledge of metadata, cataloging and e-resources management standards.
Experience with copyediting or writing for scientific audiences.
The Levy Library is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Additional Information
Position Location: Levy Library at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - New York, NY. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of predominantly remote / virtual work for US-based candidates only; occasional onsite work in New York is required.
Salary Range: Salary range: $78,884 - $153,057.94 annually; anticipated hiring salary between $78,884-$117,000.. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Deadline: Application review begins Monday, December 2; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To Apply: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should submit the following information requested: a cover letter, a complete resume, and a list of three professional references (names and contact information only) via the Mount Sinai Careers Portal.
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Job posted to this site on October 16th at 5:23pm
Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections at New York University, Division of Libraries
Full Time
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000. 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.
Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections
Description
New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is seeking a Librarian for Printed Books, a tenure-track position situated in the NYU Special Collections.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Special Collections, this position will be responsible for overseeing and managing continued growth, development and engagement with the print holdings of the Special Collections, a department which includes the three historical repositories of NYU: the Fales Library & Special Collections; the Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and the New York University Archives.
The Librarian for Printed Books will:
Survey and assess current holdings to enable focused expansion in relevant subject areas, as well as examining potential new areas of growth.
Build the print holdings of the NYU Special Collections, including via acquisition and donation;
Engage with faculty across the University to offer instructional sessions using collection materials, with a particular emphasis on the material culture of the book and/or print history;
Collaborate closely with colleagues on exhibitions, outreach and programming for internal and external audiences.
Perform in-depth bibliographic reference services for patrons.
This position will collaborate closely with colleagues in allied departments on matters of prioritization for cataloging, digitization and the care and treatment of bibliographic materials. They will also be responsible for working with donors and potential donors; providing support for public service colleagues; and exploring innovative ways to further knowledge and use of the collections both within NYU and beyond.
The Librarian will work closely with curatorial and public services colleagues within the department, and with faculty and staff across the Division, including those in the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department and Knowledge Access & Resource Management, to ensure the continued ethical stewardship and accessibility of the print holdings.
They will participate in library-wide committees, activities and working groups, and are expected to maintain active membership of relevant professional organizations, and to participate in meetings, workshops and trainings for continued professional development.
Research
Faculty librarians actively pursue their own research, contributing their expertise, experiences, creative or artistic outputs and investigation to build new knowledge and to make intellectual and cultural contributions to the profession and beyond. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to determine their own research agenda within their chosen area(s) of interest.
NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative
NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to build a more diverse faculty community that seeks to recruit, welcome, and support new library faculty working across the Division on timely themes of social importance, such as Inequality and Anti-racism, Population Health and Health Equity, Open Science and the Public Good, and Urban Environments and Politics. This particular position is part of our Transformative Humanities for All: Building and Sharing the Cultural Record cluster. The faculty in this cluster will augment NYU Libraries’ capabilities to support academic and public knowledge production in the humanities and related disciplines at NYU and beyond.
Positions in this cluster will contribute to NYU’s research mission by building and extending interconnected knowledge, descriptive, curatorial, preservation, and technical services to support and distribute research and inquiry that centers diverse and underrepresented voices in the humanities and performing arts; by ethically developing, serving, and making accessible humanistic outputs within a larger information ecosystem concerned with openness, access, and the changing face of scholarship; and leading the Libraries’ strategic contributions to the work of the emerging field of Public Humanities.
For full details about the Libraries’ cluster hiring initiative, please visit this link.
At the Division of Libraries, we are proud of our organizational culture and we 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 about our values, see http://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/
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. View NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan.
Qualifications:
Required:
Minimum one graduate degree (Master’s level or higher), for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required to be eligible for tenure. One of the two degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
Minimum of three years working in a curatorial role within a special collections environment
Demonstrated instructional classroom experience in the area of focus, including the use of rare books and other print formats
Demonstrated experience in providing reference and research support
Demonstrated experience with collection development, including via donation and acquisition
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity and accessibility
Preferred:
Familiarity and comfort with bibliographic description, including knowledge of general cataloging systems and terminology
Familiarity with preservation, collection management and security practices related to the care and handling of special collections materials
Experience with exhibition and/or event-planning and other outreach opportunities
Experience in donor relations and fund-raising activities
Demonstrated participation in relevant professional organizations
Salary/Benefits: This position is open rank with faculty status, 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 a Full Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $110,000.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $100,000.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Library Associate in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.
To Apply: NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.
To ensure consideration, submit your Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/156964
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received before November 18, 2024.
For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com
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Job posted to this site on October 11th at 4:10pm
Director of Library Services at Jewish Theological Seminary
Full Time
Location: New York, New York
Full-time, In-person position, Monday through Thursday
Salary: $115,000 per year
Leadership position for Judaica academic and research library, meeting the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century library.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for:
All professional library activities, services, and policies. This includes but is not limited to management and coordination of public services for students and external users, special collections, conservation, digitization, library systems, technical services, collection development, and cataloging. Participation in management teams for exhibitions and loans.
Supervision of all permanent, temporary, and contract library staff. Working collaboratively with HR office.
Managing and oversite of multi-million-dollar library budget.
Development and implementation of new library projects.
Implementation of existing, and development of new, strategic initiatives.
Represent the library through collaboration and liaison with other departments at JTS.
Collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in the field of librarianship, especially, but not limited to, Judaica and systems.
Working with Library Advisory Board to meet their goals.
Minimum Requirements:
--ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree as well as proficiency in Jewish studies and Hebrew required.
--Demonstrated experience in leadership role in libraries.
--Ability to work collaboratively with Librarian.
--Ability to work creatively and effectively with a diverse group of people within the institution and externally.
--Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
--Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
--Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
--Ability to learn and implement new 21st c. trends in libraries.
This position reports to the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics
Please submit applications to hrdept@jtsa.edu by Monday, November 4, 2024.
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Job posted to this site on October 11th at 7:47am
Interlibrary Loan Librarian at Fordham University Libraries
Full Time
Reporting to the Head of Access & Circulation at the Walsh Library, the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Librarian plays a critical role in connecting Fordham faculty, students, and staff to all manner of resources available to them. The ILL Librarian ensures the timely delivery and processing of borrowing requests from Fordham users at all three campuses; and ensures the same for lending available Fordham resources to other libraries. As a member of the Libraries’ public services team, the ILL Librarian provides courteous, informative assistance to the Fordham user community, library colleagues, and beyond. This position is based out of the Rose Hill (Bronx) campus, but may require infrequent travel to the Lincoln Center (Manhattan) and Fordham Westchester (West Harrison) campuses. Infrequent night, weekend and/or holiday availability may be required.
Responsibilities:
Monitors all aspects of resource sharing--borrowing, document delivery, and lending--under the direction of the department head.
Searches efficiently and proficiently for various research sources, including but not limited to using databases, Google Scholar, the internet, and/or various library websites.
Assesses existing ILL operations, technology, and workflows and coordinates with the department head to implement new services to meet the University’s research, teaching, and learning needs.
Maintains relationships with key contacts at member libraries, partners, and vendors related to ILL and resource sharing; develops relationships with faculty, students, and staff; and works in collaboration with other departments within Fordham Libraries and the University.
Stays current with advances in resource sharing issues and technologies, with updates in ILLiad, and with library trends in general.
Required Qualifications:
American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree (MLS/MLIS completed or pending completion within 6 months)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic library--internships included--in Interlibrary Loan, Reference, and/or Access Services roles
Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and able to communicate effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, work independently, exercise individual initiative, use critical thinking skills, and demonstrate flexibility as a team member
Familiarity with ILLiad, Odyssey, and OCLC
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Please visit the Fordham career portal for details about additional responsibilities, preferred qualifications, and to apply for this position.
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Job posted to this site on October 10th at 1:08pm
Immigrant Job Support Specialist at Brooklyn Public Library
Full Time
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provides nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and across the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
Brooklyn Public Library is seeking an Immigrant Job Support Specialist to provide quality public service in neighborhood libraries throughout BPL as well as the Business & Career Center at the Central Library. Brooklyn Public Library welcomes the opportunity to prioritize and provide coordinated workforce development programs, services, and resources to immigrant communities including migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees among others. The successful candidate for this position will have a commitment to working with diverse people including new arrivals with limited English proficiency and providing services essential to their economic well-being. These will include offering one-on-one resume and career help, presentations on job search and job readiness, skills building workshops, and referrals to workforce development and training organizations. They will collaborate with colleagues and other departments to identify relevant resources and community-based organizations that can improve the outcomes for immigrant communities.
Responsibilities:
Provides personalized one-on-one career, job, and education information sessions to immigrants and in-person. Sessions would offer the following services: review and edit resumes and cover letters; discuss job search and career planning techniques
Coordinates schedules of contracted multilingual career coaches and volunteers to maximize impact on immigrant visitors using career services at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central and branch locations
Collaborates with B&CC staff, Outreach Services, and others to offer job fairs and career related events; recruit employers and partner organizations to participate in fairs
Refers users to work authorization, credential evaluation, and other legal and human services at BPL and other outside organizations; refer users to language and job training services at BPL and other outside organizations
Provides these in-person services regularly at the Business & Career Center, other library branches as well as at off-site immigrant hub locations
Offers resume/job help assistance using laptops and online resources
Develops and conduct job readiness workshops at multiple library locations and offsite.
Participates in outreach and community events independently and/or in collaboration with other library staff or community partners.
Identifies community partners and build relationships with workforce development, job training and community-based immigrant serving
Coordinates promotion of multi-lingual and immigrant-centered job readiness resources and services across departments and locations
Establishes programming and service calendars with branch staff
Helps to build multi-lingual and immigrant-centered resume and career guides and online resources
Tracks the outputs, outcomes, opportunities, and resources made available to patrons receiving services including at job fairs
Assists with grant reports and presentations along with proposals for future funding
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in workforce development, social services, or related field; associates degree or college credits with at least three years of work experience in workforce development or related fields; high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of experience in workforce development or related fields.
Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communications and customer service skills
Strong presentation and programming skills
Knowledge of education and job information resources; working with job seekers is highly desirable
Experience working with the public, diverse communities
Strong teamwork & teambuilding skills
Working knowledge of electronic resources including the Internet and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel to BPL branches
Required to work some evenings and weekends
May require the ability to carry a laptop & outreach materials as needed
This position requires travel between different branches
This is a non-union, grant funded position funded through September 30, 2026. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.
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Job posted to this site on October 10th at 1:08pm
Immigrant Business Outreach Specialist at Brooklyn Public Library
Full Time
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provides nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and across the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
Brooklyn Public Library is seeking an Immigrant Business Outreach Specialist to provide quality public service in neighborhood libraries throughout BPL as well as at the Business & Career Center at the Central Library. Brooklyn Public Library welcomes the opportunity to prioritize and provide coordinated economic development programs, services, and resources. We conduct outreach to immigrant communities including migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees among others. The successful candidate for this position will have a commitment to working with diverse people including new arrivals with limited English proficiency. We intend to provide services essential to their economic well-being. These will include offering one-on-one entrepreneurial coaching, business plan review, industry, market, competitor, and customer research, overview of financing, referrals to business assistance programs, and entrepreneurial training. In addition, the Immigrant Business Outreach Specialist will be expected to provide an introduction B&CC services, programs, print, and online resources. They will collaborate with colleagues and other departments to identify relevant resources and community-based organizations that can improve the economic outcomes for immigrant communities
Responsibilities:
Provides personalized one-on-one entrepreneurial coaching. Sessions would offer the following services: business plan review, industry, market, competitor, and customer research, overview of financing, referrals to business assistance programs and entrepreneurial training, and introducing B&CC services, programs, and print and online resources. Works with B&CC librarians and Outreach staff to tailor programming for immigrants; partner with economic development CBOs to provide multilingual workshops on entrepreneurship and business topics.
Collaborates with B&CC librarians and Outreach staff to develop business and career resources that benefit immigrants
Works with BPL Marketing Department to develop collateral and social media which targets immigrants
Serves and is directly responsive to the needs of patrons who are foreign born and new arrivals
Develops partnerships with organizations in immigrant communities and promotes BPL’s B&CC services
Collaborates with Outreach Services to share information and coordinate services
Maintains press files, marketing and promotional materials, and photo files relating to B&CC immigrant services.
Helps to build multi-lingual and immigrant-centered entrepreneurial and business development guides and online resources
Tracks the outputs, outcomes, opportunities, and resources made available to patrons receiving services including at workshops and fairs
Assists with grant reports and presentations along with proposals for future funding
Other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
2 years of experience in non-profit outreach or marketing
Knowledge and experience working with entrepreneurs, business assistance providers, and business owners
Bilingual skills required. Ability to speak a second language including Haitian Creole, Spanish, French, or Wolof is essential; familiarity with immigrant Brooklyn communities and community organizations is a plus
Experience working with database management
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; excellent organizational skill
Experience working with the public, diverse communities
Strong teamwork & teambuilding skills
Facility with all MS Office modules; experience with MS Access especially helpful
Physical Demands
Travel to other locations and non-library locations as required
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
This a non-union, grant funded position funded through September 30, 2026. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.
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Job posted to this site on October 9th at 11:07am
Executive Director - Cecil County Public Library (MD) at Cecil County Public Library (MD)
Full Time
Executive Director – Cecil County Public Library (MD)
The Cecil County Public Library (MD) Board of Trustees is seeking a communicative and creative leader with excellent analytical skills and the ability to envision the library’s bright future to serve as its next Executive Director. Serving a population of 104,000 residents across eight municipalities, Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) offers library services through six branch locations and one bookmobile. The director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic team of 94 who have a history of innovative and award-winning librarianship to achieve an ambitious impact-oriented mission and vision for CCPL. Recent library highlights include an award winning 45,000 square foot North East Branch Library and Headquarters, and a newly reimagined space for teens and families at the Perryville Branch Library including an exterior Music and Play Garden.
Cecil County Maryland is on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, conveniently located midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. A notable water community, there are five rivers, the Bay and C&D Canal, within reach and worth exploring by boat and by land. Discover charming small towns such as the historic district of South Chesapeake City or the expansive Town of Perryville park on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Enjoy waterfront and award-winning dining, lighthouses, parks with miles of hiking trails, outdoor activities providing a wealth of opportunities for entertainment. Cecil County residents enjoy a rural environment, traditional farming communities and scenic byways, with quaint towns offering their own unique flair. The county has a cherished 350 year history, with families who have resided there for generations. Cecil County offers easy proximity to Mid-Atlantic cities, beaches and mountains.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director of the Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) serves as the library’s Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director works with the Board to sustain and develop outstanding services and facilities throughout Cecil County while implementing effective public service and overseeing library staff. The Executive Director serves as CCPL’s representative at the community, county, and state levels, and to media outlets. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic, innovative, and award-winning library staff to achieve the mission and vision for CCPL. The Executive Director oversees library operations throughout the county and develops effective budgets and strategies for advancing the mission and goals of the library. The Executive Director demonstrates principled librarianship, effective leadership, positive collaboration, and commitment to community welfare. For a full listing of job responsibilities, please see the job description linked at the bottom of this page.
Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program, five years of public library experience, at least three of which must be branch manager of a large facility and/or senior administrative role. The position also requires the director to obtain State of Maryland licensure as a Director/Professional Librarian within six months of hire.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $130,000 – $145,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com). Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Cecil County Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links on our website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).
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Job posted to this site on October 8th at 3:15pm
Critical LIS Graduate Assistant at Barnard College
Part Time
The Barnard Library’s Critical LIS Graduate Assistant (GA) position is designed to provide current Library and Information Studies (LIS) students with the time, space, and resources to explore and deepen their critical praxis. Within a dynamic and supportive community of practice, the GA will organize and realize a concrete semester-long project that centers criticality, that is, one that “takes an ethical and political approach to library work and is concerned with exposing and questioning the historical, political, and social bases of our assumptions and practices."
Job Description:
The Barnard Library is seeking applications for a Critical LIS GA working under the supervision of the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services and the Director of Collections Strategy, Access, and Engagement.
In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Critical LIS GA will focus on collections and projects relevant to Barnard’s upcoming Zora Neale Hurston Centennial. This multi-year Centennial celebration will examine Zora’s and Black students’ experiences at Barnard. This year’s Critical LIS project will engage collections and themes essential to the Zora’s intellectual legacy, such as Black Studies, Black Literature, and Black Feminism. The GA will work with Barnard library staff to develop a dynamic, multi-faceted, and creative project that centers critical practice. The GA will gain hands-on experience in an academic library and in particular with library exhibitions and programs. Beyond the Centennial project itself, the GA will draw on and explore the rich resources and individual expertise within Barnard’s Library and Academic Centers and the whole Columbia University Library system. The GA supervisor and other Barnard library directors will work with the GA to build a dynamic and meaningful experience together in a rich and supportive environment. The GA will participate in Collections Strategy Team and Critical Collections Community meetings, as well as network with an existing cohort of Archives Fellows.
Duration: Up to 270 hours; scheduled between December 2024 through June 30th, 2025; scheduling is flexible (but will average 1-2 days a week max.)
Compensation: $32/hour
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Applicants should:
Have a proven commitment or demonstrated success with supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching.
Have a demonstrated interest in academic libraries and/or special collections.
Be currently enrolled in an LIS or Archives graduate program.
Be able to work onsite at the Barnard College campus in New York City.
Applicants with an educational background or demonstrated experience in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Black Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies and/or related subjects are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply:
Write a cover letter (max 750 words) telling us 1) your past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, and/or service and 2) about your interest in critical approaches to librarianship and imagine one or more examples of how you might approach a library project critically (shelving, weeding, collection development, library exhibition, library program, etc). We are interested in your vision for crafting a project, rather than a lesson. Your ideas will give us a sense of how you are thinking about this subject and what excites you, this is not a project proposal per se. It is more important for us to get a sense of who you are, what you are hoping for from this experience, and how you think.
In your cover letter, tell us if you are interested in receiving internship or practicum credit required for your graduate program.
Submit a current C.V. or resume
Provide two academic or professional references
Applications will be reviewed by a team of Barnard College staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job posted to this site on October 7th at 9:35am
Associate Director at Empirical Reasoning Center at Barnard College
Full Time
Reporting to the Senior Associate Director (SAD), the Associate Director position provides leadership and coordination in the implementation of instructional programs and services to support the ERC’s mission of diffusing empirical reasoning across the Barnard curriculum and ensuring that all Barnard students attain a basic level of empirical literacy. The AD conducts workshops and develops training materials on data analysis software and methodologies. The AD hires and supervises the ERC undergraduate fellows, and assists the SAD in providing instructional support. The AD assists faculty and students across the curriculum with data analysis, spatial (GIS) analysis, data visualization, and related empirical projects. The AD also works closely with the Barnard Library and Academic Instruction Services (BLAIS) team and other partners as needed to coordinate services and facilitate collaboration.
erc.barnard.edu
Job Description:
Serve as the primary liaison between the ERC and the undergraduate student body
Recruit and train help desk and instructional staff, including undergraduate fellows and graduate assistants.
Oversee the scheduling and supervision of ERC lab staff and dedicated ERC Fellows
With the SAD, provide instructional services including:
Workshops for Barnard faculty and students on data analysis, with programs such as (but not limited to): Excel/Google sheets; R/STATA; ArcGIS/QGIS, etc.
One-on-one or small group consultations with faculty and students on those same topics; or with faculty to more carefully assess and implement appropriate data analysis technologies available that will achieve desired learning outcomes and goals.
Individual and group consultations to guide students and faculty through basic research design and data analysis to interpreting and visualizing results.
Develop instructional and training material for workshops and the ERC's website including online video recordings of training sessions
Maintain inventory of workshop materials to ensure access and quality
Create and maintain a library of additional, accessible online training materials
Collect and analyze relevant assessment data and present/report on results for strategic planning and scholarly contributions
Lead/support the ERC initiative to migrate all of Barnard statistics/data analysis courses to open-access and open-source software.
Performs additional administrative duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure efficient office operations.
Please submit:
CV
Cover Letter
Optional: Portfolio with at most 2 relevant work samples
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to speak effectively with faculty and students about textual, numeric, and spatial data resources, bibliographic and other information resources
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills.
Experience managing complex projects.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a collaborative work environment.
Demonstrated user focus, creative problem solving ability, and commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to provide clear direction and set priorities
Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and inclusive excellence
Graduate degree (master’s level or higher) with 1 to 3 years’ work experience in a relevant subject/field area or a bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years’ work experience
Understanding of the research process as demonstrated by academic or work experience.
Advanced knowledge of or experience with Excel/Google sheets and one or more of the following: Stata, ArcGIS/QGIS, R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, Qualtrics.
Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to become familiar with the concepts, pedagogy, research, and scholarly trends in empirical research.
An aptitude for or experience in teaching or training and developing instructional content and documentation
Knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis, and data visualization
Salary Range: $78,000 - $80,000 annually
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Job posted to this site on October 4th at 1:04pm
Access Services, Operations Manager at Weill Cornell Medicine
Full Time
Work Days: M-F (rotational weekend coverage)
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $87,800.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Manages Access Services including planning, training, and evaluation. Provides high-quality customer service and facilitates access to Library resources and Library staff expertise to ensure the needs of patrons are met while promoting a culture and environment that is safe, welcoming, stimulating, and supportive.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and provision of Access Services. Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
Manages the work activities and development of Access Services staff and a pool of on-call substitute personnel.
Assists in Library wide strategic planning and policy and procedure development. Serves on various Library committees and on external committees.
Compiles, maintains, and generates complex reports and statistics from the Library’s computerized systems or from other sources as needed for Senior Leadership and national reporting. Responsible for assessment of services.
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding the personnel and budgetary needs of Access Services and justifies and monitors the unit's budget. Oversees accounts, billing, and payments for services rendered.
Works closely with Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide and facilitate access to appropriate technology and hardware.
Provides direct support at service desks. Responds to patron reference, technology, and equipment inquiries in person, by email, chat, and by phone.
Directs patrons on the availability and location of Library materials using the computerized Library system and other online resources. Guides patrons in the use of electronic databases.
Utilizes the Library’s computerized systems to circulate and process materials and maintain a patron database. Processes renewals, holds, lost/overdue items, new books, and reserves.
Updates and maintains the Library’s presence on our website, social networking services, display screens, and other mediums.
Performs notary services by appointment for WCM and NYP community.
Tracks and provisions scientific software licenses made available through the Library Scientific Software Hub and explores new software capabilities and costs, ensuring cost recovery for provisioned software.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience
Approximately 3 years of related experience within a Library and knowledge of computer systems.
Previous manager experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven capacity for critical thinking and strategic action, with a track record of successfully translating concepts into reality while adhering to deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, colleagues, and affiliates.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technology tools/skills.
Demonstrated professional initiative and problem-solving skills.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively in both in-person and virtual settings.
Licenses and Certifications
Notary License preferred.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Standard office work; Position requires flexibility to work evening hours or weekend shifts
This position could have exposure and/or access to Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as part of normal duties. Access to data within systems that contain significant portions of confidential staff or even medical records may be necessary for the completion of daily tasks.
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey.
Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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Job posted to this site on October 3rd at 6:19pm
Digital Archivist at CUNY Research Foundation
Full Time
General Description
The Office of Library Services (OLS) at the CUNY Central Office provides centralized services to all 31 CUNY Libraries supporting the University’s 25 campuses and 100+ research centers and institutes. The OLS staff works with campus librarians and other academic units to coordinate and enhance library services in support of CUNY’s mission.
CUNY’s Office of Library Services (OLS) seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual to serve as the CUNY Digital Archivist. This Mellon-funded 2-year position will work with the University Archivist on a project to build CUNY’s University Archives and establish a CUNY Central archive to preserve and share the rich history of CUNY now and into the future. The Digital Archivist is responsible for establishing and maintaining strategy, policies, procedures, and best practices for long-term access and preservation of digital content and collections at CUNY. This includes identifying CUNY’s unmet infrastructure, workflow and software needs for digital asset accessioning, description, preservation, and access. The Digital Archivist will work with the University Archivist to develop a roadmap beyond the project's timeline for the future acquisition and implementation of these solutions. This position collaborates across the CUNY Office of Library Services (OLS) and CUNY campus libraries to implement digital strategies for the long-term preservation of archival records and manuscripts and the transfer of born-digital collections and web archiving.
Reporting to the University Archivist, the Digital Archivist will oversee and support the transfer of born-digital files, oversee the creation of metadata and the ingest of digital collections to ensure preservation and access, act as the resource person for OLS and CUNY campus libraries regarding best practices for managing donated digital materials and metadata management for digital objects to enable search and discovery of collections. The Digital Archivist will also oversee the processing of archival collections of digital and/or hybrid format types as well as the arrangement, preservation, and creation of comprehensive descriptions for those collections.
This is a 2-year, grant-funded position that will begin in January 2025. The current office space for the Office of Library Services Department is at 423 West 55th Street in Manhattan, with plans to move in 2024 to 555 West 57th Street in Manhattan. This role will also involve travel to visit archivists working across the CUNY system to provide support and training.
Please note that candidates must apply through the RF CUNY job posting on the website (link provided in this listing). Email submissions will not be accepted. Interviews for this position will take place in November 2024 with an expected hiring decision in early December and a start date in early January 2025.
Other Duties
Establish workflows and create recommendations for preservation and access of electronic records in CUNY archives
Work closely with the University Archivist to develop and implement processes for records management, with a primary focus on backend processing of files once they are transferred to archives
Support use of ArchivesSpace, JSTOR Forum/Open Community Collections, and Portico across the CUNY system
With OLS Systems staff, provide support for campus archivists with migrating/sharing collections into ArchivesSpace, JSTOR Forum and Portico.
Along with University Archivist, liaise with campus Records Managers
Lead the work of student workers, interns, and other unit staff, as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library, archival, or information science with successful completion of graduate coursework in archives
Experience with digital repository technologies
Knowledge of best practices for processing archival collections and creating archival description using DACS
Experience with metadata standards relevant to the archival management of digital objects (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS, METS, PREMIS)
Knowledge of ArchivesSpace, ALMA/Primo, JSTOR Community Collections, Portico
Experience with born-digital and digitized collections
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree with a concentration in digital preservation and/or digital repositories
Professional work experience in the field of digital preservation, digital libraries, or digital repositories
Technology instruction experience and skills, including orientation and onboarding staff to use new library and archives software
Experience with archival practices related to born-digital acquisitions
Experience using digital asset management systems
Experience working with preservation activities and access related to email
Experience working with web archiving
Knowledge of best practices for the arrangement, description, and preservation of archival collections, including but not limited to manuscripts and personal papers, institutional records, photographs, and audio-visual materials
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job posted to this site on October 1st at 12:11pm
Research Archivist at Friends of the New York Transit Museum
Full Time
The Research Archivist position at the Friends of the New York Transit Museum is a crucial role in managing and preserving the museum's extensive collection related to New York's public transportation history. Here's a breakdown of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position:
Responsibilities:
Assisting Researchers: You'll help researchers by setting up appointments and facilitating their requests for materials.
Document Handling: This includes scanning, photographing, or copying materials requested by researchers, ensuring that the originals are preserved.
Catalog archival material at collection, series, or item levels.
Create DACS-compliant finding aids.
Create, edit and publish Finding Aids & Pathfinders online.
With the Archives and Curatorial teams, identify priority collections based on researcher needs and preservation concerns.
Rights and Reproduction: You'll oversee invoices and contracts related to rights and reproduction, tracking payments and managing contracts.
Research Compilation: Compile research materials as requested by the museum's staff.
Social Media Promotion: Create and manage posts on various social media platforms to promote the museum's collection and curatorial activities.
Online Content: Photograph, scan, and record content for online access. Update the online web portal and assist in putting Finding Aids and Pathfinders online.
Collections Management: Assist in processing incoming collections, evaluating new acquisitions both onsite and offsite.
Collection Committee: Participate in the museum's collection committee.
Supervision: Supervise interns, college aides, and grant-funded processing projects when necessary.
In addition, the Research Archivist may be asked to:
Grant Writing: Assist the Development Office with grant writing descriptions as needed.
Exhibit Support: Fact-check and proofread exhibit scripts, assist in putting together materials for public programs, and contribute to presentations promoting the museum and its collections. Help with the installation and removal of exhibits when needed.
Assist with overseeing security and environmental conditions in all collection storage spaces.
Qualifications:
Educational Background: A master's degree in museum studies, library and information studies, archival studies, history, or a closely related field is preferred.
Interest in Transportation History: Knowledge and an interest in New York transportation history are essential.
Public Speaking: Comfortable with public speaking and participating in public programs that promote the museum's collection.
Social Media Savvy: Experience and an interest in social media management.
Archival Skills: Theoretical and practical knowledge of current cataloging procedures and standards. Demonstrable experience working with a variety of archival materials, including (but not limited to) photographic, moving image, and born-digital materials. Knowledge of best practices in handling and preserving archival materials, including a firm understanding of copyright law.
Project Management: Excellent project management skills.
Technical Skills: Understanding and proficiency in archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, AAT, and LCSH. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, scanning, database management, and familiarity with Collection Management Systems (especially PastPerfect). Basic knowledge of digital photography is required.
Flexibility: Must be available to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with public speaking and willingness to participate in public programs that promote the Museum and its mission.
Team Player: Ability to work productively, both independently and as a team member on a variety of simultaneous workflows.
Patience and Sense of Humor: Patience and a sense of humor are valued qualities for this role.
Valid New York State Drivers License Required
Physical Requirements:
Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds when working with collection materials.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
ABOUT THE TRANSIT MUSEUM:
The New York Transit Museum is a premier institution dedicated to urban public transportation history. It offers exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops focused on the cultural, social, and technological history of public transportation. Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the museum shares the rich history of the region's extensive public transportation networks with local, regional, and international audiences.
The Research Archivist position is employed by the museum's non-profit affiliate, Friends of the New York Transit Museum.
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 Benefits package includes health, dental, and vision.
Qualified individuals interested in this job opening must apply by e-mail. Resume and cover letter should be sent as .doc or PDF to: lisahr@nytransitmuseum.org Specify subject as “Research Archivist” Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Friends of the New York Transit Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job posted to this site on October 1st at 10:50am
Instructional Support Associate # 2403226 at Stony Brook University Libraries
Full Time
Instructional Support Associate, University Libraries #2403226
APPLY HERE
Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of full-time experience working in a library or academic setting. Familiarity with library technology, including library management systems and discovery platforms. Experience with office productivity tools, including spreadsheets.
Brief Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Content Acquisitions Lead, the Acquisitions Specialist will work within the Content Services division of the Stony Brook University Libraries and be primarily responsible for processing invoices, placing orders with vendors, tracking expenditures and providing reports. This position will support the processing of library acquired materials by distributing physical materials across the resource management department as needed.
The successful incumbent will have:
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Computer skills, including proficiency with Google apps, Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet maintenance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties:
Place accurate and timely orders for electronic and print/analog materials through approved library vendors.
Work in the library management system (Alma) to record transaction history and financial data, including vendors, purchase orders, invoices, holdings, and payment information.
Communicate regularly with metadata/cataloging staff to facilitate the processing of materials.
Contribute to departmental initiatives such as data quality and remediation projects.
Distribute physical items received to members of the acquisitions team for timely processing.
Maintain appropriate data and statistics regularly and provide reports as needed.
Maintain technical competency and skills through professional development opportunities.
Participate in department and University-wide committees, events and professional organizations.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
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Job Number: 2403226
Official Job Title: Instructional Support Associate
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Stony Brook University Libraries
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Posting Start Date: Sep 30, 2024
Posting End Date: Oct 30, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $55,000-$57,703
Appointment Type: Term
Salary Grade: SL2
SBU Area: Stony Brook University
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Job posted to this site on September 30th at 12:16pm
Publishing Operations Specialist at New York University - NYU Press
Full Time
Link to apply: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/13964/publishing-operations-specialist/job?hub=10&_gl=1*1rrqt0v*_ga*MTAwNTE0OTE4MC4xNzE2NDk1NTQ0*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTcyNzcxMTQ2Mi4xNS4xLjE3Mjc3MTE5NzQuNTQuMC4w
Job Description:
The Publishing Operations Specialist, working independently as well as in conjunction with the Business Operations Manager, ensures that the Press’s business systems are functioning at full capacity. They will collaboratively train and support the NYU Press staff on workflow functions & business tools while working to develop and implement improved operations that will increase the overall productivity of the NYU Press.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
2+ years 2+ years publishing industry experience
Preferred Experience:
2+ years 1-2 years working in a business or related department.Data entry or database management a plus. Academic Publishing experience a plus.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with MS Office Including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Acumen or Biblio applications a plus.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. 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. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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Job posted to this site on September 26th at 4:25pm
Digital Collections Manager (HEA) at Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College - CUNY
Full Time
POSITION DETAILS
This position reports to the Head Librarian. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Oversee the development, management, and preservation of Centro’s digital archival holdings.
Provide leadership and promote innovation in the management, access, and storage of digital archival holdings.
Coordinate the archival digitization program, including overseeing selection, preparation of materials, digitization, post-processing, quality assurance, ingest, access and discovery of digital objects.
Administer CENTRO’s digital collections portal, including training staff, maintaining user documentation, performing system maintenance of metadata and user interface, encoding import and export templates, and liaising with IT staff.
Implement CENTRO’s digital preservation policy and collaborate with tech staff to enhance, improve, and scale digital preservation.
Run born-digital processing program, including producing or enhancing finding aids and developing access mechanisms for born-digital content.
Oversee CENTRO’s audiovisual collections and serve as curator of the oral history collections.
Manage Digital Projects Coordinator and other digital projects archival staff.
Collaborate with the Archival Collections Manager and Library Manager to provide use of and access to the digital archival holdings as well as developing and revising policies and procedures for the Library and Archives.
Actively contribute to broader information management work within Centro, Hunter College and across CUNY and participation in relevant professional organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required; MLS degree and/or Master's in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement.
Demonstrated experience with appraising, processing, arranging, and describing born digital and digitized archival materials and collections.
Experience using archival content management and digital curation systems and technologies applicable to an archive.
Experience with applying metadata standards and schema for descriptive, structural, and preservation metadata such as DACS, EAD, MARC, and PREMIS.
Demonstrated skill with tools, workflow implementation, and quality assurance for digital archives.
Ability to understand, use, and innovate with community and ISO standards, including OAIS, PAIMAS, and related standards.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with proven success in independently prioritizing work and managing competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and work effectively within and across organizational and unit boundaries in a diverse organization and with a wide variety of users.
Successfully demonstrated experience training and/or managing staff.
Working knowledge of English and Spanish languages.
Working knowledge of copyright.
Interest in the history of Puerto Rican populations and communities in the US.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages a Library unit or major service area.
Manages one or more services such as Circulation, Access/User Services, or Library Technology
Working closely with the Chief Librarian and faculty, recommends and implements long- and short-term plans for library services
Evaluates innovative technologies, databases, and methodologies, makes recommendations related to same and participates in their acquisition
Participates in acquiring materials in all formats and media
Assists in developing and monitoring Library policies and user service standards
Conducts outreach and training activities related to assigned area(s)
Supervises and/or trains staff, students, and others assigned to the Library
May perform highly specialized work in one or more library disciplines, such as archives, technology and systems, etc.
May serve as Office Manager, managing financial operations and budgets, equipment, technology, security and building maintenance requirements
Performs related duties as assigned.
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28904
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Job posted to this site on September 25th at 5:26pm
Informationist at Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library, Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC)
Full Time
The Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library (HSL) aims to be the focal point for the exchange of biomedical and scientific information that is vital to the broad range of aspirations and activities within the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC).
In this critical role, the Informationist will create and deliver innovative information management programming to support teaching efforts at the professional schools on CUIMC’s campus, preparing future healthcare professionals to use information responsibly, efficiently, and effectively. The Informationist will report to the Programs Director and work closely with other Informationists, the Instructional Design Specialist, and members of the HSL team.
Responsibilities:
Serves as an expert advisor and consultant to CUIMC teaching faculty. Identifies and actively cultivates enduring partnerships with academic programs and key faculty at CUIMC, aiming to facilitate meaningful use of information resources and tools in teaching and learning. (40%)
Develops, implements, and promotes education programming, focusing on educational efforts at CUIMC; provides advice and assists faculty in integrating information resources into face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses; and develops associated digital content in a variety of formats. (35%)
Partners with HSL’s Access Services, Information Resources, Web Management, and Digital Content teams to contribute to library-wide needs assessment efforts, as well as implementing marketing strategies, resources, and tools that meet those needs. (10%)
Actively contributes to the Informationist team’s efforts in consulting and advisory programs for faculty and students. (10%)
Consults with researchers, clinicians, peers and peer groups within and outside of HSL to monitor and contribute to the developments and new methods in information science, education, and biomedicine. (5%)
Required qualifications:
A MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited institution -OR- equivalent education and experience are required.
Demonstrated ability to identify, build, cultivate, and sustain strategic partnerships.
Familiarity with information resources, tools, and trends in information sciences.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in information science.
Experience in creating digital content.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to set and adjust priorities, set goals, and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with varied user groups in a complex organization and function collaboratively in a rapidly changing team environment. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Commitment and ability to conduct and present/publish independent scholarship that contributes to the advancement of health sciences librarianship.
Preferred qualifications:
Understanding of trends in health professions education.
Understanding of needs assessment and evaluation methodologies.
Understanding of and ability to apply in practice principles of information literacy.
Experience with or understanding of instructional design methodology and technologies.
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Application Instructions
Currently a hybrid (on-site/remote) work environment-- off-site days must be within nearby commuting distance to 701 W. 168th St, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Please apply via this link on Columbia University's career site: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/147816
Cover letter and resume are required. Please indicate in your cover letter that you learned about this position on METRO's jobs page. Thank you.
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Salary range-- $76,950-$80,000 USD
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Job posted to this site on September 24th at 9:56am
Youth Services Librarian at Briarcliff Manor Public Library
Full Time
Youth Services Librarian I, Full Time
The Briarcliff Manor Public Library is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Youth Services Librarian with excellent programming ideas and a love of children’s and young adult literature.
About Briarcliff Manor
The Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York is nestled along the historic and scenic Hudson River. With 5 3/4 square miles of land, the Village offers a rustic residential environment within easy commuting distance to Manhattan and all that New York City has to offer including a Metro-North train station at Scarborough Train Station.
The Village’s population was 7,569 according to the 2020 U.S. Census with approximately 2,700 units of housing and/or commercial use. Briarcliff Manor is situated within the Town of Ossining and the Town of Mount Pleasant, with over 91% of the residents in the Town of Ossining. Two public school districts, Briarcliff Manor and Ossining, serve the Village. Both districts have been recognized for their excellence.
About the Briarcliff Manor Public Library
The Briarcliff Manor Public Library is a warm, welcoming resource with a friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff. As a NYS-chartered municipal public Library, we are governed by a volunteer Library Board of Trustees appointed by the Village Board of Trustees. While by population served and circulation, the Library ranks 27th/29th respectively out of 38 public Libraries in the Westchester Library System, we rank 8th in proportion of children’s materials in the collection; 16th in number of teen programs; and 20th in proportion of operating budget spent on collections. For 2022, 415 programs were offered, drawing 3,646 attendees, with children and teen programs, as well as various book groups, being among community favorites. Last year the Library has had over 12,700 visits or an average of 59 per day. During that time, 32,240 items were checked out and 168 new cardholders have signed up, joining the 4,015 existing cardholders.
Job Description
The youth services librarian is responsible for managing all aspects of children’s and teen Library services and creating a warm, welcoming and dynamic environment. The role also involves collaborating with schools and community partners to support the educational and cultural needs of young people in the village. The librarian will be involved in planning and managing the youth services department budget for collection development and programming.
Responsibilities
Program Development and Implementation: Plan, organize and implement programs and special events for children and teens, with a special focus on reading-related programs. Offer annual summer reading program with booklists, programs and incentives. Serve as facilitator and Team Leader of the annual award-winning Battle of the Books program.
Collection Development: Keep informed of new books, media, and trends in youth materials and services to effectively maintain the children’s and teen collections through acquisitions and weeding. Process children’s and teen collection items.
Community Outreach: Collaborate with area schools. Promote programs and youth services to the community through library website, email, social media and flyers. Participate in local special events.
Reference: Provide specialized reference help, technology assistance and readers’ advisory for children, teens and caregivers. Create curated book displays for easy access to current topics. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Additional responsibilities: Update website, serve as back-up for the Library Director, manage volunteers and support staff as needed. Participate in staff, committee and WLS meetings and workshops.
Qualifications
Possess a Master’s Degree in Information and Library Science and a current New York State Professional Librarian’s Certificate.
Is current with New York State continuing education requirements.
Knowledge of Evergreen ILS system a plus.
Experience working with children and teenagers in a library or educational setting.
Strong knowledge of children's and young adult literature, trends, and developmental stages.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with youth and caregivers from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency in technology, including digital resources, multimedia tools, and library management systems.
Creativity, adaptability, and a passion for fostering a love of reading and learning in youth.
Candidates must be reachable on the Children’s Librarian I Westchester County Civil Service List
This position reports to the Library Director.
Candidates must meet the minimum requirements for Librarian I - Children’s as set by the Westchester Civil Service, or be eligible for transfer/reinstatement.
Annual Salary range offered: $55,000-65,000. Benefits include: Health Insurance, Dental, Optical, standard NYS Pension, employee election Deferred Compensation Plan, Flexible Spending; Dependent Care Pre-Tax Accounts (as of 2024), and two weeks’ vacation (accrued), three personal days, and twelve sick days accrued per year.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, via email preferred, attention:
Kim Naples
1 Library Road Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Or:
Email to: director@briarcliffmanorlibrary.org
This job posting will remain open until filled. The first review of interested candidates is scheduled for October 9th .
The Village of Briarcliff Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and other non-merit factors. All persons applying for employment and employed by the Village shall be afforded equal employment opportunity in initial employment and consideration for advancement.
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Job posted to this site on September 24th at 9:56am
Newman Library College Assistant at Baruch College
Part Time
About the William and Anita Newman Library
The William and Anita Newman Library at Baruch College supports over 19,700 students of The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, The George and Mildred Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and The Zicklin School of Business. The library is a part of the 330,000-square-foot Library and Technology Center, which also houses a 400-seat student computing lab, Subotnick Financial Services Center, a conference center, and more.
General Responsibilities
– Provides exceptional front-facing customer service at busy circulation and technology service desks. The ideal candidate must be helpful, courteous, and able to multi-task when assisting patrons such as students, faculty, visitors, alumni and others.
– Perform technical operations in library circulation, information services, and materials maintenance.
– Maintain accuracy when checking out items and searching for materials
– Providing general administrative support, such as
screening visitors and calls
taking detailed messages and relaying them to appropriate parties
filing, organizing, and scanning documents
and other duties as needed
– Supports routine workflows during evening and weekend hours
– Answering inquiries and providing service to library users in person, by email, and by phone: answer questions, enforce policies
– Uses Alma to perform various tasks in both circulation and technology services
– Performs clerical library work, such as sorting and shelving books, performing data entry into library systems, or .
Preferred Qualifications
– Must be prompt and responsible
– Ability to multitask and follow complex instructions
– Demonstrated success working both individually and in collaborative environments
– Excellent judgment and professionalism
– Strong interpersonal skills
– Basic Microsoft Office Skills
– Customer–focused with the ability to interact and work cooperatively and collaboratively on a team to assist diverse internal and external constituencies.
Compensation
– This is a part-time position for up to 20 hours per week. Evening hours and weekend shifts are mandatory to ensure normal business operations.
– Maximum tenure for any employee in this hourly position is 1040 hours per year.
– This is an in-person position with a 100% in-office presence required.
– $17 per hour
Benefits
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
The library is looking for qualified candidates interested in becoming College Assistants. Interested candidates should email their resume and weekly availability to circulation@baruch.cuny.edu.
For information about our ours please visit: https://library.baruch.cuny.edu/about/hours/
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Job posted to this site on September 20th at 5:34pm
Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West at School of Visual Arts
Part Time
Job Title: Part-Time Librarian (Evening), Library West
Job Posted: September 2024
Department: Library
Reports To: Instruction/Periodicals Librarian
Schedule: Part-Time 21-25 hours/week , Non-Exempt, Onsite, Evening Shifts
Hourly Rate: $31.42/hour
POSITION OVERVIEW:
In conjunction with the full-time Librarian, responsible for managing SVA’s branch library (LibraryWest). Provide reference, instruction, and circulation services. Support event programming. Work with technical services on special cataloging assignments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the service desk and provide reference support in-person, email, chat.
Oversee evening events and initiate programming (i.e. game nights, screenings, and passive programming).
Assist in collection maintenance including shelf reading and display.
Contribute to the training and supervision of student workers.
Monitor the computers, printers, scanners, and A/V systems, troubleshooting when possible, escalating to the SVA Help Desk when necessary.
Teach evening library instruction classes as needed.
Coordinate with Technical Services to execute special cataloging projects.
Promote library resources and services via departmental representative program.
Contribute to library acquisitions as part of the collection development team.
Create Library research guides.
Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shared supervisory responsibilities of student workers
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required, Current students finishing an M.L.S. program will also be considered
M.L.S. from ALA-accredited institution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS), preferably Alma.
Knowledge of cataloging processes and techniques, and familiarity with basic cataloging standards.
Reference and instruction experience.
Knowledge of and interest in tabletop and video gaming.
Some supervisory experience.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Independent, self-motivated worker with ability to set priorities, multitask, and exercise consistent good judgment.
Highly responsible and punctual.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position works four weekdays a week
Summer hours will vary
Works in an office environment
Willingness to work outside designated office hours as needed for events
Able to lift minimum up to 25lbs
May be required to work additional hours outside of the regular work schedule
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees and with students.
WORKING AT SVA:
The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising over 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and over 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For more information about the College's 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.
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Job posted to this site on September 19th at 2:43pm
Library Director at Kenosha Public Library (WI)
Full Time
Library Director – Kenosha Public Library (WI)
The Kenosha Public Library (WI) nine-member governing Board of Trustees seeks a consensus-building and community-oriented leader to be the organization’s next Library Director. This individual will guide the Kenosha Public Library (KPL) and the Kenosha County Library System (KCLS) into the future by continuing to embrace a diverse and growing population and offering relevant and first-rate spaces, collections, programs, and services. Building upon a solid history of community engagement, the new director will be an advocate for intellectual freedom and open access to information. They will also be a champion for ensuring our libraries remain a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for all members of the community, regardless of background or socioeconomic status.
Kenosha Public Library serves approximately four neighborhood locations, has two outreach vehicles, and a new children’s library that opened its doors in July 2024. With a team of 84 dedicated staff, KPL serves as the resource library for the Kenosha County Library System. KCLS comprises KPL and Community Library, which has two locations in Salem Lakes and Twin Lakes.
Kenosha is a city rich in history and community spirit, nestled in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin along the shores of Lake Michigan. With a population of nearly 100,000, it is the fourth largest city in Wisconsin. What stands out about Kenosha is the uniqueness of the city: locally owned multigenerational businesses and restaurants located in a vibrant downtown, electric streetcars, lighthouses, and a castle full of cheese. Residents enjoy an incredible array of outdoor amenities—five lakefront beaches, 130 miles of bike trails, and over 1,000 acres of park and conservation sites throughout the city. Kenosha is also home to a burgeoning arts district, several award-winning museums, and a plethora of community festivals and celebrations. The city is a short drive to larger metropolitan areas such as Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer for both the Kenosha Public Library and the Kenosha County Library System. This leadership role involves strategic planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of all library functions, operations, and activities. In collaboration with the library board, the director is responsible for creating and implementing an operating plan, budget, and procedures to ensure quality patron service, community relations, and equitable access to library resources for all residents. With significant autonomy, the director administers library programs and policies approved by the board to achieve short- and long-term goals aligned with the organization’s Mission and Vision Statement.
Qualifications: A master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited college or university and Grade 1 Wisconsin Library Certificate eligibility is required. Five years of progressively responsible full-time experience in public libraries, including at least three years of recent management experience in a public library is also required. Strong knowledge of all functional areas of a public library, including library management, budget management, policy development and implementation, strategic planning, and problem analysis and resolution, and experience in change management is preferred.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $117,000 – $127,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. KPL offers a generous total rewards program for executive level staff.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/). Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Kenosha Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying link on our website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).
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Job posted to this site on September 19th at 1:14pm
Head of Access Services at Southern Connecticut State University
Full Time
Department: Library
Rank: Associate Librarian
Specialization: Head of Access Services
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all its community members through a campus-wide commitment to social justice and inquiry. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, with significant external research funding, and offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. The University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, a city vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston.
Responsibilities
Hilton C. Buley Library at Southern Connecticut State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Librarian. The Head of Access Services plans, organizes, and directs access services operations, including circulation, reserves, document delivery, stacks management, poster production, and resource sharing. In consultation with Library Systems, the Head of Access Services oversees the configuration of circulation and fulfillment in the library management system and the configuration of interlibrary loan software and services. The position holder is responsible for setting goals and planning for their implementation and assessment, evaluating new services and technologies, personnel management, and budgeting for the division. The librarian is responsible for the overall progress and quality of support offered by the units in the division, for providing leadership in the units' continued improvement, and for contributing leadership to the development of the entire library. The Head of Access Services supervises Access Services personnel, who may include professional staff, support staff, and student workers, some of whom are governed by collective bargaining units.
As tenure-track employees at SCSU, librarians are expected to participate in professional and scholarly activities and serve on library and university committees. All librarians report directly to the Library Director and work collaboratively as faculty. This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; for further information see https://www.scsuaaup.org/.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent. Minimum of five years of professional experience in an academic library. Knowledge of circulation, reserves, and interlibrary loan operations. Minimum of two years of experience supervising full-time staff. Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Commitment to providing inclusive and equitable services to a diverse population.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with library outreach and public relations. Demonstrated experience with library information technology in a higher education ecosystem. Experience in Ex Libris Alma library services platform, Atlas System’s ILLiad software, and/or RapidILL. Knowledge of how to apply user experience (UX) principles to an access services context. Knowledge of copyright and fair use as it applies to libraries. Basic reference experience. Liaison experience in collection development for one or more academic departments, providing subject-specific instruction, and creating instructional materials.
Application
Please submit a letter of interest addressing the required and preferred qualifications, current curriculum vitae or resumé, and a list of three references with email and phone contact information to the Head of Access Services Search Committee Chair at librarysearch@southernct.edu.
For best consideration, all materials must be received by October 21, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
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Job posted to this site on September 18th at 3:31pm
Director of Digital Strategy at Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)
Full Time
Provide vision, leadership, and guidance as innovator and essential digital service provider for library, archive, and museum fields; oversee and lead technical development, coordination, administration, management, and maintenance of METRO's digital archives stack; assess, create, and modify tools, scripts, and applications for access to digital cultural heritage collections; manage design and implementation of new features and functionality; monitor and contribute to collaborative open-source software projects coordinated by other organizations. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering plus 2 years of experience in a job offered or as Digital Repository Developer. Work from home is allowed. Annual Salary $146,453.
Mail resume to New York Metropolitan Reference & Research Library Agency d/b/a Metropolitan New York Library Council, PO Box 2084, New York, NY 10108.