The Subject Librarian delivers inclusive research and instructional services to The New School students, faculty, and staff. Duties are concentrated in subject areas related to art and design, including art history, design history, architecture, interior design, and lighting design. This is a full-time position located in NYC. The position reports to the Assistant Director for the Research Unit within the Research and Instructional Services (RIS) department who reports to the Director for Research and Instructional Services.

The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.

This is a Local 1205 Clerical Unit position subject to the terms and conditions agreed to in the Union Contract between Teamsters Local 1205 and The New School. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as liaison to the art and design programs at The New School by providing in-person, remotely, and online*: outreach, instruction, 1-on-1 research assistance, reserves and new program support, collection development and management, guides and tutorials.  

• Provide excellent internal/external customer service.

• Coordinate with co-workers to deliver general research services through a tiered reference model across the libraries on and off campus. 

• Engage in outreach and communicate effectively with users to raise awareness of the libraries’ services and collections. 

• Design curriculum and instruction in information literacy, including information technology and participate in assessment; work with faculty to provide course-integrated instruction. 

• Assist in identifying and exploring opportunities for expanded instructional services.

• Maintain current knowledge on relevant subject resources and participate in local and national professional associations and professional development activities in order to stay current with trends in academic libraries.

• Serve on library working group(s). 

• Contribute to short- and long-term strategic planning for the department.

• Evenings and weekends may be required in response to service demands.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree from a four-year program or relevant Master’s degree

• ALA-­accredited MLS degree or 6 years equivalent experience

• Background or strong interest in teaching and curriculum development

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills 

• Ability to thrive in constantly evolving environment and eager to facilitate innovative change 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Facility with computer technology

WORK MODE:

• Hybrid/Split - For Fall 2022 semester, Subject Librarians are expected to be on campus at least 21 hours per week and work remotely 14 hours, depending on their responsibilities. Schedule flexibility will change according to the needs of the University.