This is a part-time position at Queens College Library (QCL), City University of New York. As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports to the Chief Librarian & Chair, through a coordinating or supervising librarian as appropriate.
Responsibilities: Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions:
- Serves as a subject specialist for several subjects: Biology, Family & Nutrition-Exercise Science, Health & Medicine, etc.
- Provides research & reference assistance via in-person, online, hybrid
- Participates in our instruction program by teaching sessions for ENGL 110, assigned and related subjects, workshops, presentations, tours, etc.
- Develops subject-based learning objectives and instruction materials
- Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach in assigned and related subjects
- Works in collaboration with library colleagues who provide specialized resources and services
- Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing resources in assigned and related subjects, collaborating to support exhibits & events
- Works collaboratively on collections projects, including resource assessments, resource weeding & relocating, etc.
- May supervise part-time support staff
- Participates in relevant teams, performs other duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or in a closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Also required is the ability to teach successfully, and to work with others for the good of the institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Librarianship & Teaching: One semester’s experience providing library research/reference service; one semester’s experience doing library instruction, or teaching
Subject Knowledge & Skills: Undergraduate degree related to the position’s subjects; familiarity with digital resources and search strategies related to the position’s subjects
Employment Terms: this part-time position is for about 15 hours per week, for a total of 225 hours for each semester, and is renewable on a semesterly basis, subject to evaluation; evening/weekend hours may be required to ensure service operations; an in-person position that requires to work on-site