We are seeking an innovative full-time reference & digital services librarian for a one year substitute appointment, starting August 28th 2024.  The successful candidate will work in collaboration with our part-time web master, library systems director and library faculty to carry out a variety of technology related tasks in support of improving user experience at the Library, including updating website content, creating effective online instructional tools to support student success, and supporting digital library collections. 

Responsibilities will include teaching one-shot library introductory classes and workshops, working at the reference desk and providing reference services via chat, email and Zoom.  Other projects as assigned, depending on skill levels & interests of candidate. 

Required: MLS.  Knowledge of html.  Passionate about using technology in pedagogically appropriate ways to support student success.  Experience of working in digital environments with evidence of work completed (school or hobby projects are acceptable). Experienced & comfortable with learning new skills using tutorials, webinars, YouTube videos, etc.  Enthusiastic for exploring technology applications that support library services and improve user experience.  Ability to work well with colleagues, with strong customer service orientation.

Nice to have:   Experience with some of the following: Springshare suite, including Libguides.  Wordpress. Camtasia or other screen casting tools. Social media proficiency, including editing images. Drupal.  Adobe Creative Suite. JSTOR Forum.  Collective Access.  Programming languages.   

The position requires working on campus.  It is a union job, with working conditions governed by the CUNY-PSC labor contract.  Salary for appointment as a substitute lecturer is $72,280.

Please send resume and cover letter by email to Ellen Sexton, Chief Librarian.  esexton@jjay.cuny.edu  

Submit specified application materials to esexton@jjay.cuny.edu.