The Pratt Institute Libraries is seeking a temporary Part-Time Visiting Art, Architecture & Design Librarian for a 6 month appointment during the 2023-2024 academic year. The Pratt Institute Libraries support the research and education of approximately 5,200 undergraduate and graduate students across campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The Libraries provide research support to students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars pursuing teaching and learning in areas of art, design, architecture, information studies, writing, and other fields of academic inquiry and creative work. This position will serve as a point of contact and take primary instruction responsibility for departments in the School of Architecture and the School of Design and will also participate in general reference provision and information literacy instruction for freshmen general education classes. 

This is an ideal position for recent LIS graduates with an interest in academic librarianship. The successful candidate for this position will support the Pratt Institute Libraries’ educational vision, demonstrating commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, educational support, and community values.  Pratt recognizes the strength that stems from a diversity of perspectives, ideas, backgrounds, approaches, and experiences. Together, we aspire to be a place that always welcomes and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to contribute and be part of Pratt culture. 

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As a top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers. 

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Work Schedule:

This is a 6 month, 20 hour per week position. The Monday-Friday schedule is flexible and will require some evening reference or instruction until 8:30 p.m. 

Location:

This position will be a combination of on-site and remote. On-site work will primarily take place on Pratt’s historic 25-acre campus in the culturally diverse neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. 

Length of Position:

January 8, 2024- June 30, 2024

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide research assistance through chat reference via the LibAnswers platform and one on one research consultations.
• Provide information literacy instruction for students in the Schools of Art, Architecture, and Design.
• Revise and create research guides and other online learning tools.
• Participate in collection development, assessment, and management for assigned subject areas.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA (or equivalent) accredited program
• Academic background in history of art, architecture, design, or related arts discipline

Experience

• Experience providing reference or instruction service in a library setting
• Experience using Springshare LibApps products or an equivalent library web application

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated fluency with ACRL Information Literacy Framework.
• Knowledge of current library information services and resources, emerging electronic information services and technologies, and their applications to academic libraries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of diversity and inclusion; ability to work well with diverse populations; and demonstrated level of cultural competence.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and modify work priorities independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $48/hr. The position will be onsite 3 days per week.

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Submit specified application materials to aballmer@pratt.edu.