Visual and Performing Arts Librarian – Substitute Librarian – Instructor/Assist. Professor – Queens College Library/CUNY

Queens College Libraries (QCL), City University of New York, seeks to hire a full-time Librarian for a newly created Visual and Performing Arts Librarian position with a focus in supporting student success by developing innovative approaches to instruction, outreach, and collection development in the areas of Art, Music, and Drama, Theater & Dance.  

A public services position reporting through the Associate Librarian for Research & Instructional Services and the Associate Librarian for Scholarly Communication & Subject Specialists, the Visual and Performing Arts Librarian will be a partner and resource contact for faculty and students in the Queens College School of Arts and Humanities. This position partners with faculty to provide course integrated library instruction in support of student learning outcomes.    

Responsibilities include:  

Serve as Visual and Performing Arts subject specialist and participate virtually and in person in reference and research assistance, library instruction, and collection development.  Some evenings and weekends might be necessary to meet user needs   

• Provide course integrated instruction to support the majors and programs in the departments of Art, Music, and Drama, Theater & Dance in the School of Arts & Humanities  
• Develop and manage resources in the visual and performing arts disciplines  
• Oversee Art and Music collection spaces and staff 

• Work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within QCL and the QC campus  
• Represent QCL interests on various local, regional, and national committees  
• Perform other professional duties as needed by the QCL department 
   Minimum qualifications:   

• Master's in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS), or the equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution 
• Undergraduate degree in the visual or performing arts 
• For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required 
   Preferred qualifications:   

• Graduate degree or graduate coursework in progress in the visual or performing arts 
• One or more years related experience in librarianship within the visual and performing arts  
• Familiarity with resources and research strategies in the visual and performing arts  
• Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in the visual and performing arts  
• Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education, especially as it relates to the arts  

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment  
• Interest in participating in scholarly conversation via publications, presentations, etc.  
   To apply:  

• Review of applications to begin immediately. Position is open until filled 

• Email as one document your cover letter, CV, and a list of contact information for three references to: library@qc.cuny.edu 
• Please include: “VPA Substitute Librarian” in the subject line. 

Submit specified application materials to library@qc.cuny.edu.