JOB SUMMARY:

Adelphi University Libraries is looking for an Adjunct Librarian to coordinate the NYC/Brooklyn Center Library's daily operations at 179 Livingston Street Brooklyn, NY. This role involves assisting NYC Center students and faculty in person and providing Information Literacy Instruction. This position will work up to 25 hours a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Operations:

1. Manage daily operations and services at the NYC Center Library, which is open evenings (Monday-Thursday 3 pm-10 pm) and weekends (Saturday-Sunday 9 am-2 pm).
2. Foster a welcoming environment for students and faculty.
3. Coordinate with NYC Center administration, faculty, and staff, and oversee student employees.
4. Align in-person schedule with class schedules and Center needs.

Academic Outreach and Collaboration:

1. Engage with assigned academic departments.
2. Collaborate with colleagues from Garden City, Hudson Valley, and Hauppauge centers to advance the educational mission of Adelphi University Libraries.

Research Support and Resources:

1. Provide Information Literacy Instruction both in-person and virtually.
2. Develop online subject guides and course-specific research resources.
3. Participate in the Libraries’ chat reference service.
4. Conduct research consultations for faculty and students, both virtually and in person.
5. Review purchase and electronic subscription requests, providing insights to the Collection Strategies Librarian.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program is required.
2. Strong management and organizational skills.
3. At least one year of providing information literacy instruction in a university setting.
4. Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.

HOURS:

1. They are determined by the needs of the NYC Center and class schedule as specified by the Library Faculty Chair.
2. Current NYC center hours are Monday -Thursday, 3pm - 9pm, Friday closed, and Saturday and Sunday 9am - 2pm. Please note that these are the operating hours and not the librarian’s set hours. Flexibility is required, including the ability to work in person on weekday evenings and alternating weekend days to meet instructional needs. (Example of possible schedule:  work M/W/Th/Sat one week, work M/Tu/W/Sun another week, depending on the instruction needs)
3. Adelphi University’s New York City operations are currently located at the new Adelphi New York City–Brooklyn Center, on the custom-built, modern campus of St. Francis College (SFC) at 179 Livingston Street.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $40 an hour.

Submit specified application materials to kbucalo@adelphi.edu.