Assistant Director of Public Services & Lecturer in Law Job No: 497162 Index 815061 Work Type: Staff Full-time Department: University Libraries Location: Brookdale Center, 55 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY Categories: Legal, Library Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Public Services will provide leadership through library strategic planning and management of the public services team. The position works closely with the Associate Dean of Library Services to lead and mentor library personnel, oversee the budget, develop a library collection to support the community, and implement programming to support student learning and faculty research. Position Responsibilities: • Works closely with the Associate Dean of Library Services to develop and implement the law library's mission, values, and strategic plan. • Provides leadership and oversees the law library's access, research instruction, and reference services. • Develops and implements strategic direction for public services, including student and faculty outreach. • Assists the Associate Dean of Library Services with personnel, budget, and administrative activities as a member of the law library's management team. • Recruits, trains, and evaluates professional librarians, library staff, and student workers. • Provides mentorship to public services by creating a culture of professional development and learning. • Provides in-person and virtual reference services and participates in faculty research. • Teaches at least two sections of the required Advanced Legal Research course per academic year. • Participates in law library collection development including co-chairing the collection development committee with the Head of Acquisitions & Collection Development. • Collaborates with the institutional repository team on strategic planning for the institutional repository. • Remains current on trends and developments in legal research and instruction, library services, and leadership. • Oversees the development of written documentation, policies, and procedures by department heads and managers for access, research instruction, and reference services. • Assumes overall responsibility for the law library in the absence of the Associate Dean of Library Services • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. • This position manages at least three departments. The position will interact with YU library staff, CSL library staff, faculty, students, law school staff, and vendors. The incumbent is expected to make informed decisions independently and in consultation with Associate Dean of Library Services. Experience & Educational Background: Required qualifications: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent. • Masters in Library Science (MLS), Masters in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent. • In lieu of an MLS/MLIS/foreign equivalent requirement, 5 years of experience in an academic library with demonstrated experience in reference, access services, and collection development. • Minimum of 2 years of management experience in a library. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in legal research instruction. Preferred qualifications: • Prior work experience in an academic library. Skills & Competencies: • Planning and vision for law library public services. • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve challenges and conflicts. • Seeks opportunities for professional growth. • Adheres to ethical standards and integrity in decision-making and professional interactions. • Commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in our workplace and in the systems, services, and collections. • Working in a collaborative and collegial space. • Building and managing diverse relationships within the library and law school. • Leading teams, embracing change, and fostering innovation. • Developing direct reports. • Robust organizational abilities. • Effective communication skills (listening, speaking and writing). Application Instructions: Cover letter and CV required Salary Range: $120,000 - 125,000 About Us: The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is a leader in legal education, located in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The law school is renowned for its program in intellectual property, which includes the FAME Center for Fashion, Arts, Media and Entertainment Law. Cardozo Law has a long tradition of public advocacy and is the birthplace of the Innocence Project and the home of our Center for Rights and Justice. Cardozo offers a world-class faculty and encourages creative thinking and innovation in the legal profession. Cardozo provides students with a strong foundation in legal theory combined with practical hands-on experience in a variety of areas including criminal law, civil rights law, and business law. The school prides itself on creating a vibrant and warm community for faculty, staff and students. A division of Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law School offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans. The law school is a secular institution within a religious university and welcomes people of all religions, ethnic backgrounds, races and sexual identities. Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Application Instructions: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4623571 Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/  

(Search re-opened) The Ridgefield Library in beautiful Ridgefield, CT is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic librarian with a track record of innovative public library service for tweens, teens and emerging adults to join our staff as the Teen Services Librarian.  Join our collaborative, supportive team dedicated to providing welcoming, patron-driven services to our entire community. The Teen Services Librarian develops the full range of library resources, materials and programming for students in grades 6-12. The Teen Services Librarian reports to the Adult Services Department Head and is an integral member of the Adult Services team, upholding the mission, vision and values of the Ridgefield Library. The Teen Services Librarian participates in setting the future direction for the Library as a whole by working towards the goals and objectives embodied in the Library’s Strategic Plan. Qualifications:  Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills; three (3) years of experience in a public or school library position working with teens; completion of a master’s degree in library science OR education OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Education and/or experience must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in job description. Physical requirements include ability to lift up to 40 pounds and ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds on wheels.  This is a full-time (35 hours per week), exempt salaried position. Salary range of $57,000 to $62,000, dependent on experience, with an outstanding benefit package that includes paid time off, health coverage and 401K retirement plan with generous organizational matching.  Must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekend rotations. Detailed job description available here.   Please email cover letter and resume to Laura Zolotorofe, Executive Assistant/Facilities Manager, LAZolo@ridgefieldlibrary.org by 5:00 PM on October 13, 2023.  Review of applications will begin immediately.

Position Focus: Reporting to the Head of Digital Reformatting & Media Services (DRMS), the Preservation Digital Imaging Librarian will manage a suite of imaging services designed to meet the Library’s preservation goals and increase online access to collections. As a member of DRMS, the position will contribute to the efforts of a nationally and internationally recognized program for the preservation of library and archives collections. The incumbent will keep abreast of key trends in preservation, digital imaging practice/technology and will work with a wide range of staff stakeholders and experts to build sustainable digital collections for users now and in the future. The role oversees services that include both inhouse scanning and digital photography, and work accomplished through commercial vendors. The Preservation Digital Imaging Librarian will:  Direct the services and workflows for digital imaging projects and patron requests from end-to-end.  Prioritize requests and projects to maximize staff time. Create timelines for completion and measure outputs to improve processes and future planning. Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, experts, and external service providers to ensure that specifications and standards are followed. Uphold preservation best practices for source originals and the creation digital surrogates. Collaborate with Digital Special Collections & Access (DSCA), public services staff, and subject specialists to coordinate digitization services for patron requests, and for project-based workflows. Partners with DSCA in determining appropriate digitization center or solution for digital imaging projects for special collections. Partner with general collections-focused scanning units to address collection and patron needs that fall outside of their capabilities or service model. Integrate programmatic preservation reformatting for fragile or damaged collections into priorities and workflows. Work closely with Preventive Conservation staff to manage incoming and outgoing collections.  Ensure that conservation recommendations for care and handling of collections and staff training needs are met. Coordinate with Media Preservation Manager to ensure the workflow for patron-requested AV formats follows a process that reflects preservation, archival, and operational best practices. Liaise with public services staff and service points to answer questions, provide information, set appropriate patron expectations, and evaluate how well patron and staff needs are being met. Coordinate and/or supervise the work of staff, including a photographer, a digitization assistant, and student assistants, who carry out digital capture, processing and quality control of images using a variety of equipment, specialized software, databases, and online workflow tools. Contribute to initiatives and ongoing efforts to make library content more available and accessible online, sustain effective and efficient processes, and leverage software and other tools to their best advantage. DEIA Commitment in Recruitment: Yale University Library serves a diverse staff, campus, local, and global community and is deeply committed to advancing its goals for equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is reflected in our mission, strategic directions, staff values, initiatives, and scholarly activity. To support our goals for staff recruitment, retention, and development, Yale Library invites applications from candidates who have a proven commitment or demonstrated success with supporting diversity and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching. This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 2 or Librarian 3. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions. Essential Duties 1.  Actively practices and advocates effective communication in all aspects of digital initiatives within the Library and throughout the YUL system. Establishes productive relationships with individuals and organizations both at Yale and at other institutions in order to advance Library objectives. 2. Work closely with curators and key staff to assess feasibility, propose, and develop plans for digital projects. 3. Work with Library IT to design and implement technical infrastructure and workflows. 4. Evaluate and make recommendations on digitization procedures for a wide range of collection materials considering issues of original format, productivity and preservation, as well as YUL standards. 5. Analyze researcher, faculty and student needs and develop programming in support of digital research and teaching. Analyze the feasibility of new services or modifications to existing Library services. Work independently or lead a project team to implement Library goals. 6. Assume full or partial responsibility in project management for Library digital initiatives including assessment and evaluation of project scope, analysis, project proposals, quality assurance, workflows, staffing, budgeting, documentation, and reporting. 7. Evaluate, recommend and assist with digitization equipment and software selection as well as facility oversight including staff and patron workstations located in the library. 8. Manage local and/or vendor digitization. 9. Serves on various Library, Yale University Library, and Yale University committees in support of the Library and University’s mission relevant to digital initiatives. 10. Participates in professional activities outside of Yale and monitors developments and best practices elsewhere to help ensure the excellence of the Library’s technology activities. 11. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. 12. May be assigned to work at any Yale University Library location. Required Education and Experience 1. Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in museum studies or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences may be substituted for a master’s degree in library science.2. Demonstrated knowledge of current national and international metadata content and structure standards related to library and archival control of collection materials.3. Demonstrated knowledge of library digitization standards and practices.4. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications and analytical ability.5. Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.6. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments (see range assigned to this description as noted in the posting position title). Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html. Required Skill/Ability 1: Two or more years of project management experience in support of a large, complex, timebound projects. Ability to lead a high production program and service for a range of preservation and access purposes. Required Skill/Ability 2: Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to explain complex technical and preservation issues and processes to non-specialist audiences. Required Skill/Ability 3: Demonstrated knowledge of digitization workflows. Ability to evaluate options for digitization equipment, such as scanners and digital cameras, and image capture, post-production, color management and processing software applications. Required Skill/Ability 4: Demonstrated ability supervising or directing the efforts of a high performing team and training staff. Required Skill/Ability 5: Demonstrated ability with digital imaging projects for preservation purposes. Demonstrated understanding of digitization challenges and solutions for cultural heritage collections. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Skill with digital content stewardship and digital collections metadata. Familiarity with archival processing practices and metadata schema. Experience working in a research library, archive, or special collections library. Experience applying principles of DEIB to digitization projects and prioritization. Experience with grant writing and budget management. Drug Screen No Health Screening No Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here: https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. EEO Statement: University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

Position Responsibilities: Responsible for a range of daily circulation tasks, including shelving books, checking books in/out, organizing book displays, shelf reading, issuing library cards, and managing overdue book fines. Provides students with reference services to help them use our resources to locate relevant research materials for their papers. Oversees all aspects of the library’s periodical collection including checking in, claiming missing issues, shifting back issues, and assisting in their evaluation. In charge of the fulfillment of interlibrary loan requests from our students and other libraries via the use of our interlibrary loan service. Assists in the cataloging and physical processing of new books including labeling, covering, and repairing books. Responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and breaking down of course reserves each semester. Regular physical work such as shifting books, shelving books, and bound periodicals is a requirement of the position. Assists with the gathering and collating of data required for annual library reports for our accrediting bodies. Responsible for the processing, mailing, and checking in of annual bindery orders. Assists with the use of and maintenance of library hardware throughout the library.   Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the library director.

Reporting to the Head of Circulation & Access, the Circulation/Document Delivery Clerk assists with the circulation and document delivery services including the processing, tracking and communication regarding requests. Additionally, the position supports the maintenance of the library collection, library’s social media presence and the training and assessment of the part-time staff. This full-time position is 35 per week, with evening and weekend hours required. The biweekly salary range is $2,051.06  Fordham University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Essential functions include: Assists in the coordination of circulation and document delivery services. Assists and communicates with patrons regarding material requests and informational needs in person, over the telephone and by email. Staffs the circulation desk and communicates library policies, procedures and directional information, and answers routine circulation questions. Serves as point person for faculty requests on evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Processes Interlibrary loan and document delivery requests. Tracks and records material requests and statistical data. Supports maintenance of the library collection, including shelving and shifting material, inventorying the collection, searching for missing items, and filing and distribution of incoming legal updates. Supports training and assessment of PT staff, and assists with coordination of PT staff tasks and projects. Assists with managing the library course reserve service, including scanning of items for controlled digital lending. Supports the law library’s social media presence on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Assists with research, planning, promotion, and execution of library events and outreach programs. Assists with generating website content, and developing and producing instructional videos. Organizes and uploads material to the Fordham Law Archive of Scholarship & History (FLASH). Participates in the development and implementation of circulation and library policies. Performs additional duties and tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Library and/or customer service experience Willingness to learn new digital tools and resources Organized and detail oriented Must be capable of light lifting and shelving activities Mandatory Competency Testing Demonstrated Writing Ability Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite Familiarity with library circulation module  

Executive Director of Library Services – Manistee County Library (MI) The Manistee County Library (MI) Board of Trustees seeks a thoughtful and engaging leader as its next Executive Director of Library Services. With a $1.5 million budget, 18.5 FTE, and six locations, the library provides over 24,000 residents with essential services and resources through a variety of programming, diverse print and electronic resources, and knowledgeable staff. Library highlights include robust children’s programming, a Library of Things collection, and one-on-one technology assistance. In the coming years, the library will be focusing on a renewal of its existing tax millage, an assessment of the organization’s facilities, and building lasting relationships with community organizations. Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Manistee County boasts a unique blend of natural beauty and small-town charm that make it a destination for many. The area has a rich history, with Victorian-era architecture adorning the streets of downtown Manistee. The county’s arts scene, featuring the historic Ramsdell Theatre, eight museums, and frequent Little River Casino concerts, offers cultural enrichment for all. The area offers hiking, fishing, and water sports across 25 miles of sandy shoreline on Lake Michigan, over 500,000 acres in the Manistee National Forest, multiple inland lakes, 270 miles of rivers, and many four-season fisheries. Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Manistee County Library Board of Trustees, the Executive Director of Library Services plans and directs the services of the library system to provide for the education, reading entertainment, and information needs of the community.  The Executive Director of Library Services, as the only staff member with an MLS, is responsible for building and maintaining library collections; developing policies for Board approval to guide library operations; supervising library staff, training new staff members, assisting in negotiations with the libraries’ unionized employees, preparing and administering the budget, and performing other administrative functions. Qualifications: A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school and five years of progressively more responsible experience in library administration with extensive prior supervisory/administrative experience is required. The Library Board, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with long-range planning, training new library workers, involvement with a successful millage effort, and be a team leader who will serve as the face of the library. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $60,000 – $75,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Brian C. Hare (brianhare@bradburymiller.com). This position closes on Sunday, October 22, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/manistee/.  

Reporting to Associate Dean and Chief Librarian, Coordinator of Information Literacy is responsible for managing and scheduling all library instruction activities and promoting information literacy throughout the campus. Specific responsibilities include: Plan, implement, market, and evaluate Library’s instruction programs Coordinate and schedule instruction activities with team of library teaching faculty Work collaboratively to produce information and instruction support materials and guides Chair Instruction-Assessment Committee and support pedagogy and professional development in information literacy instruction Work productively with campus discipline faculty to incorporate information competencies across the curriculum by integrating resource-based learning Keep abreast of new developments in instructional technologies, online pedagogy, and virtual resources Identify and leverage innovative education technologies to develop assessment tools Provide library instruction, Reference service, and collection development activities in designated disciplines QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.  Second Master’s degree preferred and required for appointment to Assistant Professor.  At least two years of academic library experience.  Experience in teaching, lecturing, or presenting to groups. PREFERRED:  Demonstrated expertise in information literacy theory and practice; experience with instructional technologies, course management software, and design of information materials; knowledge of best practices in assessment and evidence-based research; supervisory or management experience; demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service and teamwork in a multicultural environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Collection Strategies, the E-Resources Discovery & Access Librarian is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of stable and consistent online access, development of local workflows, and maintenance of  effective discovery and retrieval of electronic resources. This position also ensures quality metadata of electronic resources through internal review and collaboration with staff in the collection Strategies unit, cataloging and acquisitions units, library information technology, selectors, and vendors. This position oversees electronic resource troubleshooting, focused on complex access problems. This position exhibits: a knowledge of bibliographic records and a holistic view of the metadata workflow across e-resource lifecycle management; a thorough knowledge of openURL linking to improve the quality and workflow of data in knowledge bases and on public Web sites, knowledge of KBART, DOI, Z39.50 and other database cross-searching standards; knowledge of cataloging practices for electronic resources. This position has the option to operate partially remotely and requires residency within a commutable distance. This position is being hired for at the same time as one other position in the Collection Strategies unit, the ‘Electronic Resources Acquisition Librarian.’ Applicants are encouraged to explore and apply to one or both relevant positions.  Responsibilities Manage key Electronic Resource Management (ERM) systems, including knowledge base, openURL linking service, and article discovery service. Create and implement standards, best practices, and workflow for ERM tools and maintenance updates. Manage electronic resource customization and configuration, including uploading locally hosted streaming media. Develop, maintain, and document tools and workflows for the management of electronic resources. Lead and monitor metadata management (discovery) for records loaded into ERM system, ILS (CLIO), MARC record uploads, and non-MARC metadata.. Lead electronic resource maintenance projects incorporating global editing, record enhancement and batch processing of records. Collaborate across departments for efficient and effective discovery and access of electronic resource records. Optimize procedures for receiving, reviewing and processing of electronic records for all formats, including streaming video. Serve as metadata consultant for library-wide projects to document and develop solutions for manipulating data at scale. Maintain quality control of e-resource purchases and subscriptions in Library management systems, including but not limited to CLIO, Intota, GOBI, and other library management systems. Conduct data clean-up projects using scripting tools Maintain title records provided by vendors, shepherding them through the uploading process to library discovery platforms Coordinate and implement vendor platform changes Work with librarians and library staff via committee or working group on identifying, proposing and implementing solutions for improved discovery and access Provide solutions to e-resource problem reports submitted by staff and users Supervise one bargaining unit employee with primary responsibility for problem reporting and resolution Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to electronic resources, metadata discovery, and access. Pursue professional development activities to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities. About the Columbia University Electronic Resources Unit Collections The Collections Strategies unit manages the purchasing, renewals, licensing, and maintenance of e-resource collections of more than 1,800 databases, 300,000 e-journals, 9 million e-books and a growing number of streaming media collections and data sets.  The unit troubleshoots user access to e-resource collections and enhances the discovery of e-resource collections in its ILS and discovery platform. Improving the discovery and accessibility of e-resources collections, particularly e-books, is a continuing focus across the Libraries especially as systems rapidly grow, expand and change in the evolving electronic resources environment. About Columbia University Libraries We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities to apply for this unique opportunity to become a part of our evolving Libraries and University community. Columbia University Libraries is a globally-recognized academic research library system, serving one of the world’s most important centers of research and learning in the most exciting and dynamic city in the world. Talented Libraries staff build, sustain, and make discoverable collections that transcend traditional boundaries of format and domain, keeping pace with a dynamic and rapidly evolving information environment and creating opportunities for users to encounter 4,000 years of human thought. Our decisions are informed by new curricula developed to meet the needs of a more diverse student body, new and emerging areas of research being conducted by a broad spectrum of researchers, including graduate students and newly-hired faculty, as well as by perspectives from the diminished or entirely lost voices of historically oppressed, marginalized, and underserved populations and communities. As an organization, the Libraries provides a supportive, connected environment where every employee’s perspective is valued and every employee is encouraged to grow. All staff members have an impact on Columbia’s mission to advance knowledge at the highest levels and make the results of research accessible to the world. Columbia University has a longstanding commitment to diversity rooted in values of inclusion and social justice, a commitment reflected in the curriculum and throughout University life. Columbia welcomes applications from candidates who share these values and who will foster their contribution to the University’s educational mission. We invite applicants who have demonstrated creative approaches to empowering and mentoring staff, leading projects, solving problems, and developing user-centric programs, services, or collections. Qualifications Minimum Degree Required: ALA Accredited MLS degree or equivalent in theory or practice  Minimum Qualifications: Experience managing and coordinating the access and discovery of electronic resources utilizing ERM tools. Demonstrated understanding of principles of descriptive metadata in MARC and non-MARC environments.  Ability to apply the principles that guide the organization of bibliographic information to the organization of electronic resources (metadata). Knowledge of Electronic Resource Management systems and Integrated Library Systems. Knowledge of openURL and link resolvers.  Experience fostering a collaborative team environment with a focus on professional growth and development. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Excellent supervision, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing expert solutions to and troubleshooting for user e-resource problem reports Experience working with Library vendors in regard to metadata records Familiarity with accessibility standards and issues related to vendor/provider compliance for online/electronic resources

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Collection Strategies, the E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for acquiring and integrating electronic resources content for the Columbia University Libraries, with a focus on acquiring Ebooks (firm orders, approval plans, and frontlists), databases, datasets, and media. This position works collaboratively with the Collection Strategies unit and staff in all areas of the library in the purchase and implementation of purchased electronic resource content.  This position exhibits a knowledge of the acquisitions landscape for e-resource content of multiple types and formats; vendors and publishers of e-resource content; the quickly evolving ways of purchasing Ebooks including frontlists and evidence-based acquisitions; and the complexities of both purchased and leased Ebook collections.  This position has the option to operate partially remotely and requires residency within a commutable distance. This position is being hired simultaneously with another position in the Collection Strategies unit, the ‘Electronic Resources Discovery & Access Librarian.’ Applicants are encouraged to explore and apply to one or both relevant positions.  Responsibilities ●      Manage acquisitions of purchased content, focusing on Ebook firm orders, approval plans, databases, datasets, frontlists, and streaming media. Manage tracking, processing, and invoice payment of purchased e-resource content. Advise and collaborate with the Assistant Director on effective workflow management for e-resource acquisitions. Assist selectors with the management of approval profiles. Coordinate with E-Resources Discovery & Access Librarian to ensure e-resource content is accessible to all users. ●      Liaise with vendors to facilitate e-resources acquisitions. Evaluate and enhance vendor record sets for e-resource packages. Coordinate new vendor setup and vendor maintenance of electronic resource platforms, including trials. Coordinate and implement vendor platform changes with the E-Resources Discovery & Access Librarian. ●      Participate in internal committees to represent issues relating to e-resource-purchased content and participate in consortial partnerships for e-resource-purchased content. ●      Supervise two bargaining unit employees with primary responsibility for purchased content acquisitions. ●      Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to electronic resource acquisitions. Pursue professional development activities to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities About the Columbia University Electronic Resources Collections The Collections Strategies unit manages the purchasing, renewals, licensing, and maintenance of e-resource collections of more than 1,800 databases, 300,000 e-journals, 9 million e-books, and a growing number of streaming media collections and data sets.  The unit troubleshoots user access to e-resource collections and enhances the discovery of e-resource collections in its ILS and discovery platform. Improving the discovery and accessibility of e-resources collections, particularly e-books, is a continuing focus across the Libraries, especially as systems rapidly grow, expand, and change in the evolving electronic resources environment. About Columbia University Libraries We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities to apply for this unique opportunity to become a part of our evolving Libraries and University community. Columbia University Libraries is a globally-recognized academic research library system, serving one of the world’s most important centers of research and learning in the most exciting and dynamic city in the world. Talented Libraries staff build, sustain, and make discoverable collections that transcend traditional boundaries of format and domain, keeping pace with a dynamic and rapidly evolving information environment and creating opportunities for users to encounter 4,000 years of human thought. Our decisions are informed by new curricula developed to meet the needs of a more diverse student body, new and emerging areas of research being conducted by a broad spectrum of researchers, including graduate students and newly-hired faculty, as well as by perspectives from the diminished or entirely lost voices of historically oppressed, marginalized, and underserved populations and communities. As an organization, the Libraries provides a supportive, connected environment where every employee’s perspective is valued and every employee is encouraged to grow. All staff members have an impact on Columbia’s mission to advance knowledge at the highest levels and make the results of research accessible to the world.   Columbia University has a longstanding commitment to diversity rooted in values of inclusion and social justice, a commitment reflected in the curriculum and throughout University life. Columbia welcomes applications from candidates who share these values and who will foster their contribution to the University’s educational mission. We invite applicants who have demonstrated creative approaches to empowering and mentoring staff, leading projects, solving problems, and developing user-centric programs, services, or collections. Qualifications Minimum Degree Required: MLS degree or equivalent degree in theory or practice  Minimum Qualifications: Experience managing e-resources of acquisitions of purchased content. Knowledge of the complex, ever-changing academic library electronic resources environment. Demonstrated understanding of the MARC bibliographic and authorities formats for e-books, databases, and other purchased e-resource content. Experience with electronic resource management (ERM) systems, bibliographic records, Ebook vendors and resources and Integrated Library Systems. Understanding of best practices for tools and resources for electronic resource subscriptions and licensing. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Excellent supervision, teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications: Experience on use of major vendor acquisition e-book platforms. Experience working with Library vendors in regards to setup, trials and maintenance. Familiarity with accessibility standards and issues related to vendor/provider compliance for online/electronic resources.

Skowhegan seeks an Archive and Program Assistant to work in a small, creative, and fast-paced environment. Working out of the New York office, this individual will provide broad support to Skowhegan’s programming, with an equal emphasis on the school’s rich history and its active community of working artists. This individual will help maintain and grow a dynamic program that reflects the breadth and depth of Skowhegan’s archives and alumni. They will work closely with the Alumni and Archives Coordinator, the Program Manager when seasonally relevant, and other Skowhegan staff.  The ideal candidate is as comfortable problem-solving with artists at a live performance as spending a whole day with a spreadsheet. They should have a high level of fastidiousness and organizational acumen, coupled with responsiveness and a knack for innovation. The office is small and convivial, and the Assistant should anticipate working in-person at least three days a week, and at least one evening a month.  Alumni Alliance project support (30%) Attend all Alumni Alliance meetings and programs (evenings required) Provide project and program support as needed (all-hands / responsive attitude required – build a wall, hang a picture, layout a zine, photograph an event, edit a press release, etc.) Interface with artists of many ages and backgrounds with candor, professionalism and respect for both Skowhegan’s mission and the artists that comprise the program.   Archive project support (40%)  Process raw materials to be integrated into document archive Supplement and maintain organization of digital holdings Catalog Lecture Archive in JSTOR Forum using Dublin Core and providing access to JSTOR front-end General Administrative Support (30%) Coordinate website updates and emails with Communications point person Manage form submissions (mailing list, alumni updates, archive requests, open calls) Provide general administrative support as needed to advance program goals.    Reports to: Archives & Alumni Coordinator, and other project leads as required     Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience 1+ years of relevant experience (academic and/or professional) Ability to manage and liaise on multiple projects at one time Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational skills, and research or archival experience a plus Interest and knowledge of contemporary and 20th century art, artists, and practice Proficient in Google Suite; Adobe Creative Suite; Filemaker Pro; Zoom Cataloging experience, HTML/CSS a plus    Compensation & Benefits 40-hours weekly, in-person M-W-F, hybrid optional for T-Th, at least one evening a month (in person). Full time benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k matching plan, PTO). Occasional evenings and weekends required. Salary range: $45,000 - $53,000   

Marymount Manhattan College is seeking a dynamic and tech-savvy librarian to fill the role of Research and Instructional Technology Librarian. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive support services and research assistance to our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both in-person and online library initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of teaching and learning experiences through innovative practices and effective use of technology. Reporting to the Director of the Library, the Research and Instructional Technology Librarian will collaborate closely with faculty, students, and various college departments to promote online learning initiatives, information literacy, facilitate faculty development, and contribute to the overall educational mission. This is a full-time non-tenured staff position.

Queens Public Library's New Americans Program, a division of the Programs and Services Department, celebrates Queens residents’ cultures and helps newcomers understand life in the United States. Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the NAP Immigrant Services Coordinator, the part-time NAP Bilingual Outreach Assistant is responsible for conducting outreach, promoting programs, and providing clerical support to the NAP division. The part-time NAP Bilingual Outreach Assistant, while working closely with the Community Engagement Department, represents NAP at community fairs and promotes library programs and resources. This position will conduct outreach visits to community-based organizations serving immigrants and identify the specific needs of those immigrant communities. Conducts outreach visits to Senior Centers in Queens that serve immigrant seniors and facilitates presentations to center members. Prepares reports of outreach visits. The part-time NAP Bilingual Outreach Assistant also assists with marketing PSD programs. Enters program information/attendance in the LAMPS marketing database and assists in updating the Dynamics Community Partner Database. They will assist with monitoring programs in the Community Libraries and with the translation of program flyers and other library materials. The part-time NAP Bilingual Outreach Assistant will be responsible for setting up and monitoring virtual programming and troubleshooting software issues. Assists in the receiving and organizing of incoming supply orders, sending out supplies to staff, data entry, filing, and other clerical duties. Performs other duties as required. Position Information: Flexible schedule with a maximum of 17 hours per week, Monday to Friday; weekends as needed.  This is an in-person position. Extensive travel required. Part-time positions do not offer any medical or health benefits. Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to the address indicated below. Qualifications: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency is required, some college preferred. A minimum of one (1) year of office experience is required. Must be highly organized and detail-oriented. Excellent oral and written communication skills and intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel are required. Fluency in a second language spoken in Queens is required. Proficiency in Spanish preferred. Experience working with SAP or financial management software preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft suite preferred. About Queens Public Library: Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. Our mission is to transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of serving the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,700 employees serving 66 locations. The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Music (VPA-Music) Librarian is a full-time substitute position at Queens College Library (QCL). As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports through the Development Group to the Chief Librarian. QCL promotes a hybrid work schedule (80% on-site, 20% remote) for full-time personnel, which may include evenings and weekends. Substitute appointments are made generally for a six-month period, renewable up to a total of two years. Responsibilities Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions, such as: Provides research assistance through in-person, online, and hybrid means Participates in the Library instruction program by teaching course assignment-based sessions for ENGL 110 and for subjects relevant to the position, other kinds of workshops and sessions, and credit courses Develops learning objectives and library instruction materials in arts disciplines. Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as VPA-Music subject specialist for the varied subjects in the Aaron Copland School of Music (ACSM) and the department of Drama, Theatre & Dance (DTD) Fosters VPA involvement and collaboration with Library professionals providing specialized resources and services, such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc., to facilitate a holistic approach to supporting performing arts teaching and applied learning Plays an active service role in Library teams, and engages in service to the profession, college, and university Pursues opportunities for scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc. Performs other professional duties as needed by the Library As a member of the Development Group and the VPA team participates in activities such as:  Manages the Music Library in the ACSM, its spaces, resources, and services, and supervises its personnel. Collaborates with the VPA-Art Librarian to maintain a strong relationship between the Library and the varied School of Arts and related humanities departments Takes an innovative approach to expanding and developing collections in the performing arts, and pursues outreach opportunities to materially support them Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing library resources in the visual and performing arts, collaborating with the VPA-Art Librarian, the Head of Special Collections and Archives, and other library personnel supporting exhibits & events Serves as backup for the VPA-Art Librarian who oversees the Art Collection and other VPA and related subjects in the main library Minimum Qualifications Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. A second Graduate Degree is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution. Preferred Qualifications Subject Knowledge & Skills: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Music OR the equivalent in demonstrated experience in music performance accompanied with an undergraduate or graduate degree in the performing arts Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in the performing arts Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in the performing arts Librarianship & Teaching: One cumulative year’s experience providing library research & reference services One cumulative year’s experience in performing arts librarianship and/or performing arts teaching Supervisory experience managing personnel Interest in participating in scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc. To Apply: This position is open until filled Review of applications begins October 13th, 2023 Applicants should email the following to: library@qc.cuny.edu Curriculum Vitae (CV) One-page cover letter Contact information for two professional references Include “Substitute VPA-Music Librarian” in the email subject line

Overview BookOps Cataloging is responsible for discoverability of all resources in all formats for users who search the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library catalogs. Resources are discoverable if they are cataloged correctly to include author, title, and subject access in addition to keyword indexing, thereby making materials available to more library users of Research and Branch collections of NYPL and the Brooklyn Public Library circulating collections.  The Music Cataloger (Senior Librarian) position creates original catalog records and updates existing catalog records for materials in all formats in the areas of music, performing arts, and other subjects as needed by the BookOps member libraries. Responsibilities:  Performs original, complex-copy, and copy cataloging of music and performing arts materials in print and non-print formats, including scores, books, sound recordings, audio-visual, and electronic resources. Assigns and maintains name, subject, and title access points in bibliographic records and performs authority work at national level. Processes bibliographic and authority data files from vendors and other sources. Catalogs and classifies print and non-print materials in English and other languages. Plans and executes special cataloging assignments. Assists in training staff in the Cataloging department. Contributes to the development of cataloging procedures and reports for music related resources. Required Education & Certifications ALA accredited Master’s degree (MLS, MLIS) in Library and Information Studies. Public Librarian’s professional certificate issued by the State of New York (can be obtained from the NYS Dept. of Education upon employment) Bachelor’s Degree or second Master’s Degree in music Required Experience At least one year of experience in library cataloging and classification of scores, print and non-print music resources Required Skills Demonstrated knowledge of RDA and AACR2. Demonstrated knowledge of Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification. Demonstrated knowledge of MARC21 and ISBD. Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Medium of Performance Thesaurus for Music (LCMPT), and Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms (LCGFT) Strong knowledge of music history, theory, notation and a wide variety of music genres. Knowledge of Music Library Association Best Practices for Music Cataloging Using RDA and MARC 21. Familiarity with a ILS system (preferably Innovative’s Sierra) and a bibliographic utility such as OCLC Connexion. Knowledge of one or more non-English languages (preferably Romance, Germanic, or CJK languages). Knowledge and awareness of emerging trends in the field of cataloging and metadata. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team to meet planned goals and deadlines. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to problem-solve in a collaborative environment to address cataloging issues Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities N/A

Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian    The Stella & Charles Guttman Community College, CUNY is seeking a part-time Reference and Instruction Librarian for the upcoming 2023-2024 Academic Year.     Conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttman’s educational model is an integrated first-year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory.     The part-time Reference and Instruction Librarian’s key responsibilities include:    Providing reference in-person and online  Promoting and teaching in-person library instruction classes  Embedding library services online via Blackboard    Creating online learning materials for students, including LibGuides and LibWizard tutorials     Preferred candidates will have experience working in an academic library; experience providing in-person and online library reference; experience with library instruction; the ability to work independently and excellent communication skills.    Shifts may be scheduled between 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. The successful candidate will be able to work around 15 hours per week over 2 or 3 weekdays.  Applicants must have an ALA-accredited MLIS.    Applicants should send a cover letter and CV by email to Interim Chief Librarian Alexandra Hamlett at Alexandra.Hamlett@guttman.cuny.edu The position is open until filled, and review of applications will begin immediately. Preference is given to applications submitted before September 20.    Hourly rate: approximately $50 per hour; consult the PSC-CUNY salary schedule for non-teaching adjunct hourly rates.    Alexandra Hamlett Interim Chief Librarian Guttman Community College, CUNY alexandra.hamlett@guttman.cuny.edu   

The Substitute STEM & Data Management Librarian is a full-time substitute position at Queens College Library (QCL). As a member of the Library faculty this public services position reports through the Instruction & Research Group to the Chief Librarian. QCL promotes a hybrid work schedule (80% on-site, 20% remote) for full-time personnel, which may include evenings and weekends. Substitute appointments are made generally for a six-month period, renewable up to a total of two years. Responsibilities Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions, such as: Provides research assistance through in-person, online, and hybrid means Participates in the Library instruction program by teaching course assignment-based sessions for ENGL 110 and for subjects relevant to the position, other kinds of workshops and sessions, and credit courses Develops learning objectives and library instruction materials in STEM disciplines. Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as STEM subject specialist for the varied subjects in the three departments of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics Facilitates a holistic approach to supporting STEM teaching and applied learning through STEM involvement and collaboration with Library professionals in specialized areas such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc. Plays an active service role in Library teams, and engages in service to the profession, college, and university Pursues opportunities for scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc. Performs other professional duties as needed by the Library Performs Data Management (DM) activities as a member of the Data Services team, such as: Supports scientific openness and effective communication through DM best practices and policies, and instruction and consultations to students and faculty Substitute STEM & Data Management Librarian Selects tools and technologies to analyze and manage data, and provides instruction and training on the data and IT platforms supported by the Library Manages data and innovative data services responsive to the needs of faculty and students in STEM and other data-heavy disciplines (e. g. Business & Economics), with plans to facilitate data integrity & access, and data preservation & storage Minimum Qualifications Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. A second Graduate Degree is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution. Preferred Qualifications Subject Knowledge & Skills: Undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in STEM fields Formal education or experience in data (e. g. data management, data science, etc.) Proficiency in one statistical or quantitative analysis software (e. g. R, SPSS, Stata) Proficiency in one data visualization or geospatial software (e. g. ArcGIS, Tableau) Proficiency in one scripting or programming language (e. g. SQL, Python, Perl, PHP) Librarianship & Teaching: One cumulative year’s experience providing library research & reference services One cumulative year’s experience in STEM librarianship and/or STEM teaching Interest in participating in scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc. To Apply: This position is open until filled Review of applications begins October 13th, 2023  Applicants should email the following to: library@qc.cuny.edu Curriculum Vitae (CV) One-page cover letter Contact information for two professional references Include “Substitute STEM Librarian” in the email subject line

As part-time members of the Library Faculty these public service positions report through the Instruction & Research and User Experience Groups to the Chief Librarian. QCL adjunct librarians shall expect a semesterly schedule of approximately 150 hours, which may include evenings and weekends. The following subject specialist positions are excellent opportunities for recently graduated librarians interested in academic librarianship: Adjunct Humanities Librarian: Africana Studies, Comparative Literature, Hispanic Languages & Literatures, Latin American & Latino Studies Adjunct Social Sciences Librarian: American Studies, Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies, Disability Studies, Geography & Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Sociology Adjunct Sciences Librarian: Anthropology & Archaeology, Health & Medicine, Native American Studies Adjunct Makerspace Librarian: Technology Adjunct Web Librarian: Computer Science Responsibilities Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions, such as:  Provides research assistance through in-person, online, and hybrid means Participates in the Library instruction program by teaching course assignment based sessions for ENGL 110 and for subjects relevant to the position, other kinds of workshops and sessions Develops learning objectives and library instruction materials in relevant disciplines Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as a subject specialist NTA Librarians Fosters involvement and collaboration with library professionals providing specialized resources and services, such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc., to facilitate a holistic approach to supporting teaching and applied learning Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing library resources in the relevant subject specialties, collaborating with library personnel supporting exhibits & events Performs other professional duties relevant to the candidate’s skills and experience, as needed by the Library Minimum Qualifications Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution. Preferred Qualifications Subject Knowledge & Skills: Undergraduate or graduate degree in a subject relevant to the position Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in subjects relevant to the position, OR in the case of the Makerspace and Web librarians, relevant to the functional practices of making & design thinking, and web -maintenance, -design, -programming, -usability, respectively Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in subjects relevant to the position Librarianship & Teaching: One semester’s cumulative experience providing library research & reference services One semester’s cumulative experience in library instruction and/or teaching To Apply: These positions are open until filled Review of applications begins October 13th, 2023  Applicants should email the following to: library@qc.cuny.edu Curriculum Vitae (CV) One-page cover letter Contact information for two professional references Include the specific adjunct librarian title in the email subject line (e. g. Adjunct Humanities Librarian)

The Substitute Visual & Performing Arts-Art (VPA-Art) Librarian is a full-time substitute position at Queens College Library (QCL). As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports through the Development Group to the Chief Librarian. QCL promotes a hybrid work schedule (80% on-site, 20% remote) for full-time personnel, which may include evenings and weekends. Substitute appointments are made generally for a six-month period, renewable up to a total of two years. Responsibilities: Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions, such as: Provides research assistance through in-person, online, and hybrid means  Participates in the Library instruction program by teaching course assignmentbased sessions for ENGL 110 and for subjects relevant to the position, other kinds of workshops and sessions, and credit instruction materials in arts disciplines   Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as VPA-Art subject specialist for the varied visual arts subjects in the Art department and in the department of Media Studies   Fosters VPA involvement and collaboration with Library professionals providing specialized resources and services, such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc., to facilitate a holistic approach to supporting performing arts teaching and applied learning Plays an active service role in Library teams, and engages in service to the profession, college, and university   Pursues opportunities for scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc. Performs other professional duties as needed by the Library   As a member of the Development Group and the VPA team participates in activities such as: Manages the Art Collection on Rosenthal’s 6th floor, its spaces, resources, and services, and supervises its personnel     Collaborates with the VPA-Music Librarian to maintain a strong relationship between the Library and the varied School of Arts and related humanities departments Takes an innovative approach to expanding and developing collections in the performing arts, and pursues outreach opportunities to materially support them Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing library resources in the visual and performing arts, collaborating with the VPA-Music Librarian, the Head of Special Collections and Archives, and other library personnel supporting exhibits & events Serves as backup for the VPA-Music Librarian who oversees the Music Library and related subjects in the department of Drama, Theatre & Dance Minimum Qualifications Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. A second Graduate Degree is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution. Preferred Qualifications Subject Knowlege & Skills: Undergraduate or graduate degree in the visual arts or in media studies   Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in the visual arts or in media studies Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in the visual arts or in media studies   Librarianship & Teaching: One cumulative year’s experience providing library research & reference services One cumulative year’s experience in visual arts or media studies librarianship and/or visual arts or media studies teaching Supervisory experience managing personnel Interest in participating in scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc.  To Apply: This position is open until filled   Review of applications begins October 13th, 2023   Applicants should email the following to: library@qc.cuny.edu Curriculum Vitae (CV) One-page cover letter Contact information for two professional references  Include “Substitute VPA-Art Librarian” in the email subject line

Position Description Located in Middletown, Connecticut, Wesleyan University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges with 3,000 undergraduates and 200 graduates. Established in 1831, Wesleyan is known for its rich, open, and interdisciplinary curriculum. We have a long-standing commitment to creating a dynamically diverse campus comprised of students from all racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Within this intellectually stimulating environment, the Wesleyan University Libraries play an important role. Special Collections is made up of over 45,000 volumes of rare books ranging from medieval manuscript codices and early printed books to 21st-century fine press books. It holds materials in multiple formats, including books, pamphlets, broadsides, and maps. It also maintains a strong collection of over 1,000 artists’ books with one highlight being those on social justice and related issues. Wesleyan’s Special Collections is part of the newly formed Unique Collections department that includes the: University Archives, Archaeology & Anthropology Collections, Center for East Asian Studies Art & Archival Collections, and the World Music Archives. Reporting to the Dietrich Family Associate University Librarian for Unique Collections, the Head of Special Collections will lead in developing collaborative, sustainable approaches to managing a complex portfolio of Special Collections services, projects, and programs. Additionally, they will work to strengthen the department’s focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in collections practices. Responsibilities include: Oversees the housing, preservation, cataloging, and discovery of Special Collections materials and provides leadership in long-range planning for the collection. Leads collection development for rare books, artists’ books, and special collections including working with donors, dealers, other library specialists, and faculty to acquire unique and distinctive items and collections. Develops and instructs classes, through an active program of outreach to faculty, across the curriculum involving rare books, history of the book, manuscripts, and artists’ books. Conducts personal research sessions with students in these areas. Supervises staff, including the Special Collections Cataloging Librarian, undergraduate students, and occasional graduate interns. Oversees the reference services for Special Collections and University Archives. Provides reference services in the reading room, online, and by telephone. Coordinates the reference desk schedule and staffs the desk for 6-8 hours per week. Promotes Special Collections through presentations, exhibits, writings, and other means to the Wesleyan community and beyond with an eye for collaboration and cross-collection promotion. Plans projects and promotes digital access to Special Collections materials. Develops policies and sets priorities for the collection. Performs other duties as assigned by the AUL for Unique Collections. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in a relevant subject area and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience (both professional and graduate school experience will be considered) in Special Collections or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. In-depth knowledge of the history of printing, book collecting, and the book trade. Demonstrated experience working with donors and book dealers to grow collections and make acquisitions while working within a budget. Experience providing instruction in the use of rare books and primary source literacy. Demonstrated understanding of issues and trends in curricular use of rare books and manuscripts. Demonstrated experience in supervising, evaluating, and mentoring employees. Ability to manage projects and a willingness to seek creative solutions to challenges. Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective communications skills with the ability to present publicly. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of different backgrounds. Strong user-service orientation and desire to work with constituents in an academic environment. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. Ability to physically engage with the collection, including climbing, lifting, and use of ladders/step stools and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without accommodation. Preferred Qualifications Reading knowledge of languages other than English. Experience in developing collaborative outreach programming for Special Collections in person and/or through online channels. Experience with digitization projects. Familiarity with DCRM and best practices for rare book cataloging. Familiarity with library services platforms, such as ExLibris Alma, and platforms LibAnswers and LibCal. Application Requirements Cover Letter Resume Open ended question response: To be successful, the Head of Special Collections will need to develop relationships across campus with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Furthermore, the department has been actively working to diversify its collection through an diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens. Tell us how you see DEI fitting into a Special Collections environment and how you would further this mission. Benefits Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply). Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html. To learn more, please see the full job description and application information here: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10066  

The Department of Library at Kingsborough Community College is seeking self-motived candidates for Reader Services Librarian. The Reader Services Librarian in collaboration with colleagues, serves as a reference librarian, develops and delivers instructional classes, and participates in collection development in one or more subject areas. Supports the library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of institutional programs and practices. Pursues an active scholarly agenda, performs supervisory duties, and participates in college and university-wide programs and committees as assigned. The librarian will attend forums, professional development workshops, and other faculty and/or college-wide programs as a participant and representative of library faculty. The successful candidate will also be assigned additional professional tasks according to individual strengths and experience. Candidate must demonstrate and maintain a record of excellence in librarianship, scholarly achievement and service for reappointment, tenure, and promotion. Serves on Library, College and University committees. The work schedule during an academic year includes regular evening rotations and some weekends. For more information see the Robert J. Kibbee Library website at https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/kcclibrary/ . QUALIFICATIONS Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution. Compensation $70,238 - $79,188. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. HOW TO APPLY Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 27268 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.  

The Purchase College Library is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a part-time Adjunct Reference & Instruction Librarian. The adjunct librarian will provide in-person and virtual reference services including in-depth one-on-one research consultations. The adjunct librarian may also participate in teaching information literacy instruction, as needed, and may assist faculty librarians or library staff with special projects during regular working hours. The position is weekdays in the late afternoon and early evening during the Fall and Spring semesters. During evening shifts, this role assists the Circulation Supervisor in maintaining building security and enforcing library policies. This is a part-time, non-tenure track, professional staff position.   Duties and responsibilities:  Assists patrons in-person at the Reference Desk and virtually via text message, email, chat, phone, or Zoom for several regularly-assigned shifts per week (approximately 9 to 12 hours a week). This includes helping patrons use the Library catalog (aka Discovery search), databases, e-resources, citation managers, etc.  Assists patrons with basic use of technology including library computers, scanners, and printers.  May teach information literacy sessions, if needed, for courses such as: College Writing, senior capstone/senior project preparation, or other classes. Serves as the “course librarian” in courses for which they perform instruction and answers research questions that arise from students or faculty in those courses  Assists the Circulation Supervisor in maintaining building security and enforcing library policies during late-afternoon and evening shifts.  Records and maintains statistics after reference interactions.  Assists faculty librarians with various tasks and assigned special projects, as assigned. For example: collection development, weeding, handout generation and distribution, libguide editing, library assessment, library marketing, or other small projects.  Required Qualifications:  Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA-approved foreign equivalent  1-2 years of experience working in an academic library (may include internships and graduate assistantships)  Strong customer service ethic   Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including ability to communicate well with students, faculty, and community patrons of diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.   Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a collegial setting  Must be able to work in the evenings and have reliable transportation.  Preferred Qualifications:  Skilled in using current library and educational technologies such as: Brightspace (D2L), ALMA/Primo, Microsoft Teams, and Springshare platforms.   Comfortable with established and emerging virtual reference technologies such as chat, text, and video/Zoom reference  Familiarity with LibChat/LibAnswers platforms is a plus  Knowledge of accessibility standards and experience working with persons with disabilities    Additional Information:  SALARY & BENEFITS: $27.00 per hour. No benefits.  TARGETED START DATE: As soon as possible  Recent graduates, women, and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.  TO APPLY: Send a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume, and contact information for three references to lib.director@purchase.edu.  Initial deadline for review: Friday Sept 22, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.         

The Scholarly Communications, Research and Instruction Librarian is responsible for developing and delivering information literacy instruction, research support, and other programming related to scholarly publishing. These responsibilities combine current and emerging technology skills with outreach activities across the curriculum at Quinnipiac University. This position will serve as the primary library liaison to faculty and students within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The successful candidate will provide outreach and education around scholarly digital publishing issues including Open Education Resources, Open Access Publishing, and citation metrics. In addition, this position will help design and conduct assessment of University Libraries’ instructional design efforts and multimodal activities. Responsibilities:   Participate in all aspects of library instructional services, research assistance, and creation of course-specific resources, guides, online tutorials, and web pages for use in both traditional and virtual environments that meet student learning needs Communicate and collaborate across library units to represent the perspectives of STEM students, faculty, and staff in shaping and delivering library services. Promote awareness, adoption, and support for Open Education Resources and for Open Access Publishing. Manage the library’s outreach on topics relevant to scholarly communication, including intellectual property rights and options such as creative common licenses Coordinate data collection, analysis, and documentation to help support decision-making with an evidenced-based approach to achieving the library’s strategic objectives related to library reference services and instructions Develop and assess the library instructional activities and programs, often incorporating new technologies into the instruction process Participate in the development and assessment of innovative digital projects (i.e., virtual library exhibitions) Support the library and the University’s commitment and efforts towards equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) Serve on library and university committees and participate in projects to develop and improve library services Responsibilities may include evenings and weekends Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution 2-3 years of experience in the areas of information literacy or e-learning approaches, and working knowledge of online pedagogies Demonstrated teaching skills and an understanding of trends in information literacy instruction and instructional technologies Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective interpersonal skills Demonstrated experience with emerging technologies for access to information resources Strong public service orientation Science education/background preferred Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges". Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter and Instagram @QuinnipiacU.

How to Apply:  https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/12449/sr.-audio-and-video-technology-specialist/job?hub=10&_gl=1*rufgnf*_ga*MjA0NzYzNzc1NS4xNjY1ODg5MDUz*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTY5NDQ1OTA2MS45OC4xLjE2OTQ0NTkxMTQuMC4wLjA.&mobile=false&width=960&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 Position Summary: The Senior Audio and Video Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining the Avery Fisher Center for Music & Media's audio and video equipment, systems, infrastructure, and facilities, including oversight of setup, calibration, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of digital and analog devices and applications. They keep abreast with industry advances in audio and video technologies, to advise and assist the AFC Head with quality assurance, ongoing modernization, and long-range planning. As a senior member of the AFC’s public services team, they articulate, interpret, and apply departmental and library-wide policies related to patrons’ access to and use of the AFC’s collections, services, and facilities. They supervise student worker staff in monitoring and maintaining the implementation of the AFC's technical activities. They collaborate across NYU Division of Library departments to support media access, collections, projects, and programs. **Please note that this role is Fully Onsite** Qualifications: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education: Advanced coursework in audio and/or video technology or equivalent professional experience. Required Experience: 3+ years 3+ years of experience in providing quality customer service and professional-level work in audio/video engineering. Experience supervising staff. Preferred Experience: Library experience Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Modern and historical equipment and recording formats for audio and video, including but not limited to downloadable and streaming files, CDs, DVDs, magnetic tapes, 33- and 78-rpm discs; computer hardware & software for production, reproduction, editing, and reformatting of audio & video. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact and work with all levels of staff (faculty, students, & professionals). Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Library catalogs and related information management systems; Musical training and/or experience. Understanding of academic culture and the role of libraries within a university. Additional Information In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $69,300.00 to USD $84,700.00. 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. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a Librarian to join the Business & Career Center. The successful candidate should have a commitment to providing services and information to adults seeking to improve their economic wellbeing. They will assist job seekers, entrepreneurs, students, and investors, as well as individuals with questions regarding business and money management. Regular duties range from answering reference questions and developing web content to presenting workshops and performing outreach.  Responsibilities: Provide professional and excellent reference and reader’s advisory services to diverse patrons.   Be able to develop an expertise in business information if not already possessing training and experience in this area. Be proficient in the use of all business and career-related online resources offered by BPL.  Perform collection development duties routinely, including ordering and weeding.  Regularly identify new, relevant resources in print and online and develop methods of sharing them with staff and public.   Develop and maintain content on the Business & Career Center’s website.  Present workshops on the use of Library resources, plus other topics relevant to job seekers, entrepreneurs or investors.     Be familiar with and provide instruction on BPL’s online eLearning platforms, such as LinkedIn Learning and Learning Express Library.  Identify community partners and make referrals to relevant community based organizations, government agencies and training opportunities.  Participate in outreach and community events off site as needed.  Contribute to the strategic development of business and career services at locations throughout the Brooklyn Public Library.  Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school   Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required  Experience working with diverse communities, business owners, job seekers, and students is desirable  Experience with online learning platforms is highly desirable  Excellent communications and customer service skills  Knowledge or interest in developing an expertise in business, education, job information, personal financial literacy adn investment resources Good presentation and programming skills  Reliable and task-oriented self-starter  Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to Change  Strong teamwork and teambuilding skills and respect for co-workers  Good time-management skills  Proven digital literacy skills including experience with office software and ability to adapt to new technologies Basic understanding of current and emerging library technology, trends, and public library issues   May require the ability to carry a laptop & projector as needed  Ability to travel occasionally to BPL branches and offsite locations  Required to work evenings and weekends    This position is a union position, represented by District Council 37. The salary for this position is $66,191.

**Assistant Director, Media Preservation** **Position Summary** Leads all aspects of NYU’s Division of Libraries media preservation program. Implements preservation strategies and builds procedures and policies for the long-term care of moving image and sound materials held by NYU Libraries Special Collection, Avery Fisher Center, and NYU-TV. Initiates and coordinates media preservation grant projects. Oversees the operations of the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department's audio, video, and film preservation studios and supervises the work of three full-time employees. Mentors student employees, and interns. *This position is fully onsite with some flexibility* **Qualifications** **Required Education:** Master's degree in information science or a related field. Specialization in media preservation is preferred. **Required Experience:** Experience coordinating a moving image or sound preservation program for three years or more. Experience implementing nationally recognized guidelines for reformatting, handling, housing, and conservation treatment of motion picture film, video, and audio recordings. **Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:** Proven knowledge of preservation strategies for audio, video, and motion picture film materials. Understanding of the history of media production and technology. Proficiency in preservation/technical metadata standards and a foundation in digital preservation theory and practice. Ability to actively collaborate with colleagues in different departments and fields. Demonstrate strong project management and creative problem-solving skills. Familiarity with rights management and intellectual property issues related to film, audio, and video collections. Preferred candidates will also have knowledge of and experience with audio and video playback equipment and be familiar with the application ArchivesSpace. Additional Information In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $84,000.00 to USD $104,000.00. 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. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. Application URL - https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/12414/assistant-director-for-media-preservation/job?hub=10&_gl=1*1yljdck*_ga*MjA0NzYzNzc1NS4xNjY1ODg5MDUz*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTY5NDEwMjQ1OC45NC4xLjE2OTQxMDI0NzUuMC4wLjA.&mobile=false&width=960&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240