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Job posted to this site on October 29th at 10:19am
Specialist II - Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books at The New York Public Library
Full Time
With a collection that exceeds 46 million items, and a mission to advance knowledge and inspire lifelong learning, the New York Public Library stands as one of the world’s great public research libraries. The Library’s Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books divisions, situated in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, hold over 30,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives in over 5,700 collections, as well as more than 350,000 rare books and 20,000 broadsides. The collections contain some of the Library’s greatest treasures, ranging from cuneiform tablets, incunabula, and illuminated manuscripts to founding documents of the United States. The collection is particularly strong in books printed in the Americas prior to 1801 and the history of the New York region. Collecting areas of focus include the American Revolution, U.S. Civil War, 19th-century U.S. literature, colonial Latin America, New York City social history, the history of publishing and journalism, and LGBTQ+ history. The Division also oversees the Library’s institutional archives and records.
The Specialist II position will play a key role in supporting research in the Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books divisions, which welcomes thousands of special collections patrons each year. The Specialist II will provide excellent public service via reference work, collection description and writing, program and outreach, and instruction. The optimal candidate will be collaborative, service oriented, and committed to equitable access to collections for all researchers.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Public Services, the Specialist II will:
Provide research and reference assistance to scholarly and general users, in the reading room and remotely
Assess and process collection requests and coordinate communications with researchers prior to their arrival at the Library
Develop and maintain content for research guides and blogs
Participate in programming and instruction activities
Assist the Manager of Public Services in outreach initiatives
Facilitate new scholarship drawing on the division’s collections, and track outcomes of this research, including articles, books, dissertations, and other digital projects
Support internal use of divisional holdings in programs, exhibitions, curricula, and other initiatives
Help prepare collections for transfer between Digital Imaging Services, Special Collections Processing, Registrar, ReCAP, and other units
Retrieve and shelve collection material as needed
Perform other related duties as required
Required Education & Experience
ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science
Undergraduate degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences
1-3 years of research library experience
Required Skills
Commitment to public service and a thorough understanding of the role of special collections within a public library system
Ability to work with a broad range of humanities scholars, students, and independent researchers with varying levels of experience
Demonstrated commitment to promoting the use of special collections among diverse audiences and learners
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and to work as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently both in writing and in person
Current understanding of themes, debates, and trends in the field of special collections, especially archives, manuscripts, and rare books
Strong organization, time management, and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of American history
Experience developing and conducting a variety of research focused classes and programs
Experience creating research guides
NYPL Core Values:
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Physical Duties:
Light lifting up to 15lbs required
Sitting and standing for periods of time
Daily use of a computer
Physical Required?
No
Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular building hours, some Saturday hours required.
Division is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM to 5 PM; Saturdays, 1 PM to 5 PM
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Job posted to this site on October 28th at 3:54pm
Part-Time ESOL Instructor at Danbury Library
Part Time
Statement of duties:
The part-time ESOL Instructor is responsible for teaching ESOL classes that promote English language proficiency. The Instructor should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population in a multicultural environment.
Essential Functions:
Teaches ESOL classes that promote English language literacy for multiple learning levels.
Facilitates at least 2 ESOL classes per week
Prepares course descriptions and lesson plans that utilize library resources with a civics-based instructional approach that motivates and engages students.
Researches and prepares appropriate instructional materials, and provides quotes for purchasing items when needed.
Integrates digital literacy into instruction and engages students in using the library’s online language learning programs.
Promotes a learning community that fosters trust and engagement.
Assists the ELL Librarian with the library’s conversational language learning group.
Works independently and collaboratively with ELL Librarian to ensure that student needs are being met.
Manages class setup and breakdown.
Maintains accurate student attendance records and metrics, and evaluates class offerings on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Certificate in TESOL
Minimum 1 year experience teaching ESL to adults
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Job posted to this site on October 28th at 10:41am
Part-Time College Assistant - Technical Assistant at Baruch College - Newman Library
Part Time
Join Our Team at the William and Anita Newman Library!
At the heart of Baruch College’s vibrant community, the William and Anita Newman Library serves over 19,700 students from the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, the George and Mildred Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Zicklin School of Business. As part of the 330,000-square-foot Library and Technology Center, which also features a cutting-edge student computing lab, the Subotnick Financial Services Center, and more, the library is a central hub for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Why Work With Us?
We’re seeking motivated individuals passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic and welcoming academic environment. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in fast-paced settings, and want to contribute to a community of lifelong learners, we’d love to hear from you!
What We’re Looking For:
A friendly, courteous, and proactive individual ready to assist students, faculty, alumni, and visitors.
Someone with a keen eye for detail who ensures accuracy in every task.
A reliable team player who understands the value of punctuality and teamwork during desk shifts.
A great communicator who’s comfortable asking questions and offering suggestions.
Someone adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
A professional who maintains high standards in all interactions.
A person proficient in MS Office Suite, ready to support various tasks.
A customer-centric individual who enjoys collaborating with diverse groups to provide top-tier service.
Your Role: As a Technical Assistant, you will:
Deliver exceptional front-line service at our bustling circulation and technology service desks.
Assist with updating information and data related to Access Services.
Assist with the storage and transfer of sensitive documents.
Assist with technical operations, library circulation, information services, and maintaining library materials.
Support library projects and initiatives, ensuring the documentation of library policies and procedures are accurate and updated regularly.
Provide administrative support, including screening visitors and calls, relaying messages, and organizing documents.
Work evening and weekend shifts, ensuring our library serves the community during all operating hours.
Answer inquiries via email, phone, and in-person using original and canned responses.
Use Alma, our library management system, to assist with circulation and technology services tasks.
Help with routine clerical work like shelving books and data entry.
Assist with the upkeep of the library space including maintaining reports of system outages, space issues, repairs, outdated signage, and more.
Other related duties as needed.
What You’ll Gain:
Hands-on experience in a dynamic academic library setting.
The chance to work in a collaborative, engaging environment with diverse patrons and team members.
Hands-on opportunities to contribute to library services and operations.
Flexible part-time hours (up to 20 hours per week).
Position Details:
Compensation: The hourly rate is $24.03 as of June 2025. This position will receive incremental pay increases, from $22.63 to $23.25 to $24.03, after a 3% increase in 2024 and a 3.5% increase in 2025 from DC 37.
In-person position with required evening and weekend shifts.
Part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) with a maximum tenure of 1040 hours per year.
Comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees meeting work hour criteria.
Become a part of something bigger! Help us support the academic success of thousands of students while gaining valuable experience in an academic library setting!
We’d love to hear from you! Send your resume and weekly availability to circulation@baruch.cuny.edu.
Ready to join our team? Learn more about our hours of operation here: Library Hours.
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Job posted to this site on October 25th at 12:45pm
Acquisitions and Collection Services Librarian at Fordham University School of Law
Full Time
Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, the Acquisitions and Collection Services Librarian participates in the acquisition process, ensuring that essential legal materials are gathered and made accessible to users.
Develops and implements acquisition procedures and strategies in collaboration with the Acquisitions team.
Sets up, troubleshoots, and helps to maintain access to electronic resources.
Collects usage statistics and other metrics to support data-informed decision-making for collection development.
Identifies potential purchases for review by the Collection Development Committee.
Serves as a member of the Collection Development Committee.
Analyzes current collection and potential purchases using Alma’s collection analysis tool.
Maintains the acquisition’s corporate email account.
Organizes and maintains the workflow for acquisition invoices in Alma and Google Drive.
Uploads occasional print and electronic monograph bibliographic records to the library catalog.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a library technical services department.
Experience working with an integrated library system or library service platform.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willing to learn new library technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using ExLibris Alma/Primo VE.
Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets.
Knowledge of legal bibliography and publishing.
Working knowledge of MARC and metadata standards.
Ability to do copy-cataloging or demonstrated interest in training.
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Job posted to this site on October 24th at 11:04am
Metadata and Collection Services - Assistant to the Librarian at The New School
Full Time
The New School was founded by forward-thinking educators in 1919 to defy the intellectual constraints of a traditional college education. The New School Libraries and Archives supports the faculty and students of the institution in their teaching, research, and learning through access to collections, services, and spaces.
The New School Libraries, Collections, and Academic Services seeks an Assistant to the Librarian for metadata services. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Metadata and Collection Services, this is a full-time clerical position within the Digital Library and Technical Services department. This position is responsible for copy-cataloging, including multi-volume sets, audio-visual, serial, and music scores. This position oversees and performs the physical processing of library materials, including assigning call numbers. This position also handles the shipping and processing of materials cataloged by third parties (electronic resources, material cataloged from NYU, or cataloging vendor).
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.
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups and candidates who share this commitment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform copy cataloging of libraries & archives materials in multiple formats and multiple languages, including complex assembled material (multi-parts, serials, and sets).
Assign subject headings and call numbers, subject to professional review.
Perform general catalog maintenance - call number changes, holdings, and item record editing.
Receive serial issues to account for satisfactory delivery of physical subscription materials.
Handle off-site processing and recall operations.
Assist in electronic resource activation and troubleshooting.
Assist in document scanning/request fulfillment for patron requests.
Assist in establishing workflows and creating documentation for technical services operations.
Keeps statistical records for technical services operations.
Provide training to other libraries and other cataloging staff when appropriate.
Processing of physical materials such as labeling, stamping, RFID tagging and commercial bindery, particularly for serials and scores.
Perform withdrawals, recycle, and discard of library materials.
Together with the Assistant to the Librarian for Receiving, determines if the material is shelf-ready for circulation.
May participate in receipt and invoice processing.
Participate in Course Reserves, Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery, and other collection request processing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree.
Two years of experience working in a library in a technical services department.
Basic knowledge of MARC and RDA/AACR2.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Knowledge of standard bibliographic sources, bibliographic forms, and verification tools.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to set priorities and accomplish goals.
Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to lift/move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across the office for various needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience in cataloging and data processing in an academic library.
Experience using an Integrated Library System such as Alma, Aleph, Voyager, or OCLC.
Reading knowledge in music and music cataloging, possibly copy cataloging experience of music material, including audio-visual, electronic, digital as well as physical scores.
Experience troubleshooting electronic resource/database/ebook issues.
Reading knowledge of one or more European or Asian languages.
WORK MODE
Hybrid/Split—Employees hired for this position have a regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus (e.g., 2-4x/week) and also work some of the time remotely.
SALARY RANGE
$26.40 hourly rate, as dictated by 1205 Clerical Bargaining Agreement.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Please provide a cover letter of interest and a description of your previous library experience. Please describe a project you felt went successfully, where you were challenged, and your response to those challenges.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Job posted to this site on October 24th at 9:52am
Marketing And Sales Director at New York University Press Department
Full Time
How to apply: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/14078/marketing-and-sales-director/job?hub=10&_gl=1*14m2206*_ga*MTAwNTE0OTE4MC4xNzE2NDk1NTQ0*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTcyOTcyNDYyNC4yMy4xLjE3Mjk3MjUyNjAuNTMuMC4w
Position Summary
Direct the development and implementation of short- and long-term publication, sales, and marketing strategies to achieve maximum intellectual and financial viability of NYU Press and the NYU brand identity. Supervise five full-time staff in the development and execution of all marketing and sales programs and activities, including advertising, publicity, direct mail, exhibits, and online marketing. Develop and oversee seasonal and annual sales forecasts and re-forecasts, sales projections, and associated budgets. Improve and expand domestic and international sales through the management of third-party sales teams and agents as well as domestic and international warehouse and distribution service providers. Manage marketing and sales programs for the partner press distribution program currently inclusive of six presses. Supervise translation rights program predominantly via third-party agents. Contribute to an evolving press electronic publishing strategy inclusive of consumer ebook licensing, open access publishing, and online marketing and promotion. Serve as a key member of the Press leadership team.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
Minimum 7 years experience directing and managing a book publisher's marketing and/or sales operations; additional senior-level experience in business/financial operations, fulfillment, licensing, ebook publishing, and staff management are all highly desirable.
Preferred Experience:
7+ years Experience in university press, commercial academic, college, and / or nonfiction trade publishing and/or library sales, international sales, special sales, and electronic publishing. Knowledge of book metadata driven publishing workflows. Experience with open access publishing.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent planning, management, budgeting, and organizational skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to anticipate collaborative needs of diverse organizational structures. Knowledge of standard office software. Job requires domestic and international travel.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of e-publishing technologies and programs, Acumen for accounting and Biblio for title management, software experience, high level Excel and other database (Filemaker, Access, etc) capability
Additional Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00 to USD $160,000.00. 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.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Hybrid Remote Work Classification:
Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite
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Job posted to this site on October 24th at 9:51am
Art and Design Manager at New York University Press Department
Full Time
How to apply: https://uscareers-nyu.icims.com/jobs/14065/art-and-design-manager/job?hub=10&_gl=1*1gvtj43*_ga*MTAwNTE0OTE4MC4xNzE2NDk1NTQ0*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTcyOTcyNDYyNC4yMy4xLjE3Mjk3MjQ2MzkuNDUuMC4w&mobile=false&width=960&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
NYU Press is looking for an experienced art and design professional to join our Editing, Design, and Production team. The right candidate will have an extensive portfolio that reflects a compatibility with the NYU Press design aesthetic, as well as the interpersonal and diplomatic talent to direct design conversations and find consensus among many disparate team members, and the organizational skills to ensure the on-time delivery of files to print.
Specific functions include:
Manage the design, approval, mechanical creation, release to printer, and corrections for all NYU Press covers and jackets
Supervise all freelance designers of jackets and covers
Personally design 50% or more of jackets and covers
Coordinate with freelancers to prepare or personally prepare all cover and jacket mechanicals for release to printer and other distribution outlets
Coordinate with the Production Associate on the manufacturing and scheduling of reprint program
With the Production Associate, manage the production elements for first-time paperbacks (convert covers and arranges manufacture)
Assist Production Manager as needed on castoffs and interior designs
Manage archiving of cover and jacket files
Solicit estimates from vendors, monitor pricing as necessary
Interface with IT and operations for digital asset management and file conversions
Oversee work of production/design intern when available
Oversee overall NYU Press brand management related to marketing and series covers
The position requirements include:
5 – 8 years of relevant experience including desktop publishing/production experience, extensive book design experience, and publishing vendor experience.
Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or B.A/B.S. with previous professional experience that matches the scope of the job description.
In-depth knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office required.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Ability to manage the cover design process with an extensive, deep knowledge of production and book manufacturing.
Ability to manage diverse out-of-house vendors and freelancers is essential.
Additional desired skills:
Academic book publishing knowledge and experience
About Our Company:
A publisher of original scholarship since its founding in 1916, New York University Press publishes titles across the humanities and social sciences. We have award-winning lists in sociology, law, cultural and American studies, religion, American history, anthropology, politics, criminology, media and communication, literary studies, and psychology. NYU Press is a department of the New York University Division of Libraries. We value a diversity of thought, experience and people, and we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.
Hybrid Remote Work Classification:
Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite
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Job posted to this site on October 24th at 9:50am
COLLEGE ASSISTANT - TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT ASSOCIATE at Baruch College - Newman Library
Part Time
Join Our Team at the William and Anita Newman Library!
At the heart of Baruch College’s vibrant community, the William and Anita Newman Library serves over 19,700 students from The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, The George and Mildred Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and The Zicklin School of Business. As part of the 330,000-square-foot Library and Technology Center, which also features a cutting-edge student computing lab, the Subotnick Financial Services Center, and more, the library is a central hub for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Why Work With Us?
We’re seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic and welcoming academic environment. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in fast-paced settings, and want to contribute to a community of lifelong learners, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re Looking for a Candidate Who:
Is Helpful, Courteous, and Efficient: You’re excited about assisting students, faculty, visitors, alumni, and patrons with a friendly and supportive attitude.
Pays Attention to Detail: Accuracy is your superpower—you ensure every task and interaction is handled with precision.
Is Punctual and Reliable: You understand the importance of showing up on time and keeping the team running smoothly, especially during desk shifts.
Follows Instructions and Takes Initiative: You value clear instructions but are also proactive in asking questions and suggesting improvements.
Thrives in Both Independent and Team Settings: Whether you’re working alone or collaborating with others, you bring your best self to every situation.
Is Highly Professional: You maintain a polished and respectful demeanor in every interaction, ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
Is Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with various forms of technology, including Windows, Mac, and multiple cameras, and can quickly learn and use other systems essential for library operations.
Is Customer-Focused: You love working with people from diverse backgrounds and can collaborate effectively with internal and external groups.
Leads with Empathy: You’re a forward-thinking leader who upholds rules with compassion and understanding, finding the balance between enforcement and support.
Communicates Clearly: You have a knack for handling corrective conversations with a coaching mindset, using language that motivates and guides.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, Report, and Improve: Regularly communicate workflow issues and service trends to the technology manager, actively contributing to ongoing improvements.
Resolve Patron Inquiries Professionally: Address patron concerns and inquiries regarding technology with respect and professionalism, in person or via email, using appropriate language and tone.
Drive Innovation: Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new processes, services, and procedures, contributing to a continuously improving library experience.
Deliver Exceptional Front-Line Service: Provide excellent customer service at a busy technology desk, ensuring patrons receive helpful and efficient assistance.
Perform Technical Tasks: Assist with technology desk operations, materials maintenance, microfilm delivery, and placing internal tickets to maintain our technology collection and update technology offerings consistently.
Support Administrative Functions: Handle various administrative tasks such as organizing documents and information for pick up/electronic discard to support smooth library operations.
Ensure Technology Item Maintenance: Maintain library technology equipment records by reviewing item data, inventory levels, reporting bugs, repairing equipment labels and minor pieces, and updating records using internal systems as well as Alma.
Utilize Library Systems: Operate Alma and other library systems to assist with technology services, keeping item information updated and organized.
Other Related Duties as Needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience handling technology items in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to handle patron interactions with empathy and professionalism.
Precise attention to detail.
Forward thinking with the ability to anticipate user/equipment issues.
Compensation:
Part-time position with up to 20 hours per week.
Mandatory evening shifts and rotating weekend shifts are required for this role.
Maximum tenure: 1040 hours per year.
In-person, 100% office-based position.
Compensation: The hourly rate is $24.54 as of June 2025. This position will receive incremental pay increases, from $23.02 to $24.15 to $24.54, after a 3% increase in 2024 and a 3.5% increase in 2025 from DC 37.
Ready to Join Our Team? If you’re passionate about leading with empathy, providing excellent service, and helping a diverse academic community, we’d love to hear from you!
Send your resume and weekly availability to circulation@baruch.cuny.edu.
Learn more about our hours of operation here: Library Hours.
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Job posted to this site on October 24th at 9:50am
COLLEGE ASSISTANT - TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE at Baruch College - Newman Library
Part Time
Join Our Team at the William and Anita Newman Library!
At the heart of Baruch College’s vibrant community, the William and Anita Newman Library serves over 19,700 students from The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, The George and Mildred Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and The Zicklin School of Business. As part of the 330,000-square-foot Library and Technology Center, which also features a cutting-edge student computing lab, the Subotnick Financial Services Center, and more, the library is a central hub for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Why Work With Us?
We’re seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic and welcoming academic environment. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in fast-paced settings, and want to contribute to a community of lifelong learners, we’d love to hear from you!
What We’re Looking For:
A friendly, courteous, and proactive individual ready to assist students, faculty, alumni, and visitors.
Someone with a keen eye for detail who ensures accuracy in every task.
A reliable team player who understands the value of punctuality and teamwork during desk shifts.
A great communicator who’s comfortable asking questions and offering suggestions.
Someone adaptable, capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
A professional who maintains high standards in all interactions.
A person proficient in MS Office Suite, ready to support various tasks.
A customer-centric individual who enjoys collaborating with diverse groups to provide top-tier service.
Your Role: As a Technical Administrative Associate, you will:
Deliver exceptional front-line service at our bustling circulation and technology service desks.
Assist with weekly schedule creation and the maintenance of several calendars.
Assist with the transfer of hard copy documents to digital repositories.
Assist with technical operations, library circulation, information services, and maintaining library materials.
Support library projects and initiatives, ensuring the documentation of library policies and procedures are accurate and updated regularly.
Provide administrative support, including screening visitors and calls, relaying messages, and organizing documents.
Work evening and weekend shifts, ensuring our library serves the community during all operating hours.
Answer inquiries via email, phone, and in person using original and canned responses.
Use Alma, our library management system, to assist with circulation and technology services tasks.
Help with routine clerical work like shelving books and data entry.
Assist with weekly schedule creation and the maintenance of several calendars.
Other related duties as needed.
What You’ll Gain:
Hands-on experience in a dynamic academic library setting.
The chance to work in a collaborative, engaging environment with diverse patrons and team members.
Hands-on opportunities to contribute to library services and operations.
Flexible part-time hours (up to 20 hours per week).
Position Details:
Compensation: The hourly rate is $24.03 as of June 2025. This position will receive incremental pay increases, from $22.63 to $23.25 to $24.03, after a 3% increase in 2024 and a 3.5% increase in 2025 from DC 37.
In-person position with required evening and weekend shifts.
Part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) with a maximum tenure of 1040 hours per year.
Comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees meeting work hour criteria.
Become a part of something bigger! Help us support the academic success of thousands of students while gaining valuable experience in an academic library setting!
We’d love to hear from you! Send your resume and weekly availability to circulation@baruch.cuny.edu.
Ready to join our team? Learn more about our hours of operation here: Library Hours.
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Job posted to this site on October 24th at 9:49am
College Assistant - Evening Lead Supervisory Assistant at Baruch College - Newman Library
Part Time
Join Our Team at the William and Anita Newman Library!
At the heart of Baruch College’s vibrant community, the William and Anita Newman Library serves over 19,700 students from The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, The George and Mildred Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and The Zicklin School of Business. As part of the 330,000-square-foot Library and Technology Center, which also features a cutting-edge student computing lab, the Subotnick Financial Services Center, and more, the library is a central hub for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Why Work With Us?
We’re seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic and welcoming academic environment. If you enjoy helping others, thrive in fast-paced settings, and want to contribute to a community of lifelong learners, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re Looking for a Candidate Who:
Is Helpful, Courteous, and Efficient: You’re excited about assisting students, faculty, visitors, alumni, and patrons with a friendly and supportive attitude.
Pays Attention to Detail: Accuracy is your superpower—you ensure every task and interaction is handled with precision.
Is Punctual and Reliable: You understand the importance of showing up on time and keeping the team running smoothly, especially during desk shifts.
Follows Instructions and Takes Initiative: You value clear instructions but are also proactive in asking questions and suggesting improvements.
Thrives in Both Independent and Team Settings: Whether you’re working alone or collaborating with others, you bring your best self to every situation.
Is Highly Professional: You maintain a polished and respectful demeanor in every interaction, ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
Is Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with MS Office Suite and can quickly learn and use other systems essential for library operations.
Is Customer-Focused: You love working with people from diverse backgrounds and can collaborate effectively with internal and external groups.
Leads with Empathy: You’re a forward-thinking leader who upholds rules with compassion and understanding, finding the balance between enforcement and support.
Communicates Clearly: You have a knack for handling corrective conversations with a coaching mindset, using language that motivates and guides.
Has Supervisory Experience: With at least 1-2 years of supervisory experience, you’ve demonstrated visible growth and increasing responsibility in your previous roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and Mentor: Provide support to full-time managers and the Senior Library Supervisory Assistant with guidance and supervision to 16 College Assistants, 3 Federal Work-Study students, and 2 international students, ensuring they meet performance and service standards.
Monitor, Report, and Improve: Regularly communicate workflow issues, staff performance, and service trends to management, actively contributing to ongoing improvements.
Resolve Patron Inquiries Professionally: Address patron concerns and inquiries with respect and professionalism, in person or via email, using appropriate language and tone.
Coach and Guide Staff: Provide clear instructions and constructive feedback to ensure team members understand tasks and follow library protocols.
Drive Innovation: Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new processes, services, and procedures, contributing to a continuously improving library experience.
Deliver Exceptional Front-Line Service: Provide excellent customer service at busy circulation and technology desks, ensuring patrons receive helpful and efficient assistance.
Perform Technical and Clerical Tasks: Assist with circulation operations, materials maintenance, data entry, and sorting and shelving books to keep the library organized and accessible.
Support Administrative Functions: Handle various administrative tasks such as screening visitors, managing calls, and organizing documents to support smooth library operations.
Ensure Seamless Evening and Weekend Service: Maintain library operations during evening and weekend hours, addressing patron inquiries and enforcing policies as needed.
Utilize Library Systems: Operate Alma and other library systems to assist with circulation and technology services, keeping all operations well-coordinated.
Other Related Duties as Needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and coaching skills to lead and develop team members.
Ability to handle patron interactions with empathy and professionalism.
Compensation:
Part-time position with up to 20 hours per week.
Mandatory evening shifts and rotating weekend shifts are required for this role.
Maximum tenure: 1040 hours per year.
In-person, 100% office-based position.
Compensation: The hourly rate is $25 as of June 2025. This position will receive incremental pay increases, from $23.45 to $24.15 to $25.00, after a 3% increase in 2024 and a 3.5% increase in 2025 from DC 37.
Ready to Join Our Team? If you’re passionate about leading with empathy, providing excellent service, and helping a diverse academic community, we’d love to hear from you!
Send your resume and weekly availability to circulation@baruch.cuny.edu.
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Job posted to this site on October 23rd at 12:01pm
Dean for Barnard Libraries and Academic Information Services at Barnard College
Full Time
Dean for Barnard Libraries and Academic Information Services
Barnard College seeks an innovative and thoughtful leader as its next Dean for Barnard Libraries and Academic Information Services (BLAIS). Reporting directly to the Provost and Dean of Faculty, the Dean provides intellectual, strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for the Library in alignment with Barnard’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Housed in the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning, and integral to the activities of the building’s Academic Centers, the Dean will join an extraordinary team of scholars engaged in innovative research and transformative teaching within Barnard’s distinctive academic culture, which combines the benefits of an outstanding liberal education with the opportunities of a major research university.
The Dean of BLAIS provides leadership for an interdisciplinary, collaborative space of intellectual discovery, cutting edge research and transformative teaching. The Dean will join Barnard at a critical moment in higher education in general and for libraries specifically. The Dean will develop, articulate, and bring to life a vision for the Library’s future in this critical moment in support of the College’s mission; provide inspired leadership to a highly professional, collaborative, committed, and service-focused team; support, advocate for, and provide access to resources for research, teaching, and learning for faculty and students; and guide the continuing evolution and implementation of new technology and services that enhance the Library’s digital and physical presence.
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience working in collaborative, innovative, digital, and interdisciplinary environments and will possess a deep understanding of current issues relevant to academic librarianship, including information services, pedagogy and inquiry, digital libraries and library technologies, scholarly communication, assessment, strategic planning, and advocacy. Working both with development and deployment of staff and material resources, the Dean will manage a highly collaborative and complex organization with skill, integrity, respect, and humor. A commitment to open communication and consultative leadership, combined with strong interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills, is crucial.
The compensation range for this position is $190,000-210,000 with a generous benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellness.
To view the full profile please visit this https://www.dsgco.com/search/21491-barnard-blais-dean/
Amy Sugin and Laura Bertonazzi of Koya Partners/DSG, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by https://apptrkr.com/5743267. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5743267
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Job posted to this site on October 22nd at 11:15am
Project Archivist at Friends of the New York Transit Museum
Freelance
SUMMARY:
The New York Transit Museum is seeking an experienced temporary Project Archivist to process,
rehouse, digitize, catalog, and create a finding aid for a large photographic collection relating
to the history of Metro-North Railroad. The Project Archivist will process 103 cubic feet of
records, assigning a unique identifier to each record while considering and retaining the existing
subject organization. The Project Archivist will also create a descriptive, DACS-compliant finding
aid in Archive Space and link related materials. The final phase of the project will be identifying
a selection of photographs, digitizing, cataloging, and publishing item-level records to the
Museum’s digital collections catalog, PastPerfect Online.
This grant-funded position will be 37.5 hours per week for up to 1,200 hours total. The proposed
project must be completed by June 30ᵗʰ, 2025. Work will be performed on-site at the Gabrielle
Shubert Research Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, library &
information
studies, archival studies, history, or closely related field
• Experience using PastPerfect Museum Software (PastPerfect Web Edition is preferred)
• Experience in digitizing negatives, contact sheets, and photographic prints; i.e. fragile
materials
• Knowledge of best practices in handling and preservation of archival material
• Knowledge of archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, and LCSH
• Other skills include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and an overall familiarity with Collection
Management Systems
• Knowledge or interest in New York history, preferably transportation history
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, and impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
APPLICATION:
Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply by e-mail. Resume and cover letter
should be sent as .doc or PDF to collections@nytransitmuseum.org Please specify subject heading as
Project Archivist. Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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Job posted to this site on October 22nd at 11:10am
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Public Library) STATE EXAMINATION OPEN COMPETITIVE #6000-8390 #2677 at New Rochelle Public Library
Full Time
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Public Library) STATE EXAMINATION OPEN COMPETITIVE #6000-8390 #2677
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE!
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: This is a highly technical engineering position with responsibility for the design, planning, installation, operation, configuration and repair of network computing systems. This position will be required to analyze and diagnose network hardware and software problems, research, design, install and maintain enterprise level computer network hardware, software, systems and products which impact system wide operations. The position requires managing multiple concurrent projects with minimal direction and supervision from beginning to end, rather than separate elements or tasks of a project. Incumbent has the added responsibility of leading and guiding other staff in the performance of more specialized projects. May be required to train other staff and users on new software and equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director and allows wide leeway in carrying out the details of the work.
SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION: The written examination will cover knowledge’s, skills and/or abilities in such areas as:
PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL;
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF LAN ADMINISTRATION;
PRINCIPLES OF NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS;
PROJECT MANAGEMENT;
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN;
DATE OF EXAMINATION: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024
LAST FILING DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2024
PLACE OF EXAMINATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of the written examination: A) Completion of Four years of college with major course work in computer science, computer technology, data processing, management of information systems or a closely related field; AND three years of work experience involving responsibility for the maintenance, configuration, installation and problem diagnosis of mainframe and micro-computer hardware and software in LAN and WAN based environments; OR B) Completion of two years of college as defined in (A) above; and five years’ experience as defined in (A) above.
Special Requirements
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must be at time of examination and for at least four months prior thereto residents of Westchester County.
Miscellaneous Information
APPLICATION FEE: A fee of $30.00 is required for this examination. No applications will be accepted without this fee. Make check or money order payable to the City of New Rochelle and write your social security and examination number on your check or money order. As no refunds will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission. If you are disqualified or fail to appear for this examination, YOUR FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE.
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Job posted to this site on October 21st at 12:17pm
User Engagement Librarian at New York Medical College
Full Time
The User Engagement Librarian provides front-line reference and consultation services, and high quality, professional service to all library users. The User Engagement Librarian manages daily reference services and serves as liaison between the Access Services and USER Services Divisions of the Library, and between the library and several university departments. Functionally the incumbent will report to the Associate Director for USER Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service orientation, communication and analytical skills, and solid reference, instruction, and searching capabilities. This is a hybrid remote-onsite position with the potential for faculty status.
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Job posted to this site on October 21st at 12:16pm
Information Management Assistant, G6 at United Nations
Full Time
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/244177?language=en
Gross salary range 73k to 103k.
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Job posted to this site on October 18th at 2:48pm
Dean, Division of Libraries at New York University
Full Time
New York University
Dean, Division of Libraries
New York University (NYU) is seeking a visionary, bold and collaborative leader to serve as their next Dean of the Division of Libraries (DOL).
Great libraries are essential to great universities. They support and empower teaching, learning, scholarship, and research innovation. The NYU Division of Libraries is a 7-library, 6.7-million-volume system that continually grows and enhances its on-site and online services and resources for students and faculty and expands its research collections in all formats, from paper to electronic and multimedia. NYU Libraries provides students, faculty, and other members of the NYU community with access to the world’s scholarship.
The system flagship is the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, which houses 1.2 million volumes on-site, more than 53,020 print serial titles, and over 43,000 linear feet of archives. The Libraries catalog also provides NYU’s global community with access to millions of electronic resources. Bobst Library receives more than 10,000 visits per day and circulates 159,000 items annually. Within Bobst is the Special Collections Center, which houses the Fales Collections of literature, food studies, and New York City avant-garde culture; the Tamiment Library/Wagner Labor Archives, internationally known and uniquely strong in the history of left politics, labor, and social protest movements; the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation and Conservation Department for the care of special collections materials in formats ranging from papyrus to film and tape; and the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media. The Libraries provides a vast array of specialized services to assist students and faculty, including thriving instructional, engagement, and event programming that reaches thousands of community members every semester; expert assistance with digital projects and data methods, tools, and management; and more than 2,800 seats for study and computing.
The Institute of Fine Arts Library (https://library.nyu.edu/locations/institute-of-fine-arts-library)(including the Stephen Chan Library of Fine Arts and Conservation Center Library) houses rich collections that support the research and curricular needs of the Institute’s graduate programs in art history, archaeology, and art conservation. Jack Brause Library (https://library.nyu.edu/locations/jack-brause-library/) at the SPS Midtown Center serves the information needs of the programs, students, and faculty based at the Center, as well as the real estate community. The Library of the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) (http://isaw.nyu.edu/library) supports ISAW’s core academic areas and is strong in Greek and Roman art and archaeology, Egyptology, Mesopotamian archaeology, Assyriology, Central Asia, Iran, and Asian art. In Brooklyn, the Bern Dibner Library (https://library.nyu.edu/locations/bern-dibner-library/) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering specializes in science, engineering, and technology management. The NYU Abu Dhabi Library (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/library.html) and the NYU Shanghai Library (https://shanghai.nyu.edu/academics/library) are full-service libraries whose mission is to create a learning environment that brings together collections, high-capacity computing tools, and the professional assistance of library and IT staff to provide a single point of assistance for their students and faculty. Lastly, the NYU Press (https://nyupress.org/) reports through the Division of Libraries dean, creating opportunities for synergy that advances the work of both organizations.
Reporting to the president, Linda G. Mills, and provost, Georgina Dopico, the dean serves as the chief administrative officer and executive of the libraries. The dean provides strategic vision for and operational leadership of the division, which supports NYU's research and instructional missions by providing discovery, access, delivery, and preservation of NYU’s world-class physical and virtual collections and information resources; fostering a robust suite of information, research, and engagement services that supports the full lifecycle of scholarly needs; encouraging innovation; and promoting excellence. Among the Dean’s responsibilities are overseeing the appointment, promotion, and advancement of approximately 75 FTE Faculty librarians, 192 FTE staff, and 255 student employees; working closely with deans, directors, and faculty across the University to advance teaching, learning, and research by building and sustaining services and resources that are responsive to the diverse needs of faculty and students, enhancing the experience of these user communities, and creating useful touchpoints throughout the entirety of the information and research lifecycle; providing oversight, prioritization, and decision making for the Division's budgets, and leading its efforts in extramural fundraising; and planning for and implementing space renovations, improvements, and enhancements. The dean will lead the continuing effort to build a library of the future by making knowledge accessible both in person and online; advancing digital innovations; promoting global inclusion; establishing community and campus-wide partnerships; and sustaining a commitment to open publishing and the capacity to support new forms of scholarly communication, sharing, and dissemination. They will also drive innovation and promote a future-oriented stance that capitalizes on the unique roles that the library plays in the academic enterprise.
The next dean of the NYU Division of Libraries will be a forward-looking and people-centered leader who collaborates with university leaders, faculty, staff, students, and alumni in New York City, nationally, and internationally. The successful candidate will have a strong record of leadership in academic scholarly communities at the national, if not international, level.
WittKieffer is assisting New York University in this search. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile found at www.wittkieffer.com (https://apptrkr.com/5732924). For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 6, 2025. Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to: Jessica Herrington and Cathryn Davis at NYULibrariesDean@wittkieffer.com.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $400,000 to $450,000. 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. NYU offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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Job posted to this site on October 16th at 5:23pm
Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy at New York University, Division of Libraries
Full Time
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months OR for 12 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. 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.
Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy
Description
NYU Libraries seeks an experienced and strategic leader to develop and implement a holistic program to enhance the discovery and use of NYU Libraries collections and collection-based services. The Librarian for Collections Discovery Strategy will be responsible for the discovery of digital and physical collections across various environments, including library catalog, special collections finding aids, digital library collection platforms, institutional repositories, publisher platforms, and consortial borrowing programs.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategy, this position will lead cross-departmental teams of experts from User Experience, Knowledge Access, Archival Management, Data Analysis and Integration, Collections and Content Strategy, and Digital Library & Technology Services. The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and draw on their expertise in library discovery strategies and collaborative approaches to enhance collection access. They will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact in improving user services.
This is a full-time Continuing Contract (non-tenure track) Faculty position with no direct reports.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and champion efforts to improve search and discovery services for NYU students and faculty.
Collaboratively develop a comprehensive, user-centered, and data-driven approach to collections access.
Analyze the Libraries' discovery services through various approaches, including assessing user needs, analyzing usage data, and seeking input from users and stakeholders. These evaluations will help identify priorities.
Collaborate with key members of the Libraries Senior Leadership team to develop a comprehensive strategy and initiatives for search and discovery.
Develop, lead, and maintain product roadmaps, including establishing and leading committees and short-term project teams. Meet regularly with leadership to provide progress updates.
Collaborate with the UX department to plan user research projects and improve the accessibility of library discovery environments.
Collaborate with the Communications Department to improve communication about discovery and access to internal stakeholders and library users.
Participate in relevant professional organizations, meetings, and projects. Stay informed on new developments and advocacy initiatives related to discovery. Investigate innovations in library search and discovery.
Qualifications
Required:
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or a recognized foreign equivalent formally evaluated in the U.S., or recognized equivalent master’s degree appropriate to the profession.
Experience in discovery services, user experience, systems administration, project management, technical services, or collection management.
Demonstrated experience with library discovery and search.
Experience identifying solutions, services, and programs based on user and stakeholder needs.
Working familiarity with collaborative project planning and management.
Demonstrated interest in inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA).
Preferred:
Three or more years of experience in discovery services, user experience, or technical services.
Experience managing complex projects to successful completion.
Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with cross-functional teams.
Experience communicating technical specifications and functional requirements.
About New York University Libraries
Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating with and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participate in a variety of consortia and collaborate closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium.
The Division of Libraries values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented communities. We are proud of our organizational culture and are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. For more information, view NYU Libraries Strategic Priorities, https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/strategic-priorities/ and Mission and Values, https://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/
Salary/Benefits: Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five weeks annual vacation. Salary commensurate with experience and background. Faculty at NYU, including in the Division of Libraries, have always enjoyed relative flexibility in their work, allowing for hybrid work as appropriate.
This position is open rank with faculty status (Librarian of Practice) and includes an attractive benefits package, including five weeks of annual vacation.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2024-2025 is $94,000.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Librarian of Practice in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.
To Apply: To ensure consideration, submit your Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references. NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.
All applications for consideration must be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/157130.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 21, 2024.
For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com
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Job posted to this site on October 16th at 5:23pm
Assistant Director of Scholarly Resources & Licensing at Levy Library, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Full Time
Description
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries & Information Sciences, the Assistant Director of Scholarly Resources & Licensing collaborates across all Scholarly & Research Technologies units to ensure the selection, licensing, promotion and evaluation of library resources to meet the education, research and clinical care needs of the Mount Sinai community. In coordination with the Digital Library Administrator, they ensure continuous resource access through library discovery and reporting systems including Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo and Springshare LibApps. They enable and promote Mount Sinai scholarly activity by providing learning activities and expert guidance on scholarly communication and copyright. They also focus on further development and promotion of research impact services and contributing to managing the Levy Library Press. As part of the library’s leadership team, they provide vision, direction, and leadership for libraries across the MSHS locations and supervise direct reports. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of predominantly remote / virtual work for US-based candidates only; occasional onsite work in New York City is required.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Collection Development and Licensing
Oversees the discovery, selection, acquisition and licensing, of collections, research tools, and information resources that enhance the missions of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the MSHS programs and departments.
Maintains awareness of user communities and their needs in collaboration with all areas of the library.
Develops and applies a sustainable collections assessment model that uses metrics and criteria to support data-driven collection development decisions. Compiles and analyzes collection usage data and presents this data to stakeholders.
Works closely with the director and finance officers to provide budget projections for collections, and to ensure the effective management of general account and endowed collection funds, in accordance with university and library fiscal policies.
Ensures spending remains within fiscal year budgetary limits.
Evaluates requests for new purchases; solicits vendor offers, evaluates vendor offers and reviews license terms; leads vendor negotiations
Selects resources and supervises the Licensing and Scholarly Resources Coordinator in the acquisition, payment, and cataloging of those resources.
Prepares and presents information to stakeholders to help inform collection decisions.
Collaborates with Access Services to deselect titles as needed.
Chairs the Collection Development Committee.
As the backup to the Digital Library Administrator, serves as a second point of contact for technical and systems-related user access issues; liaises between library and vendors to ensure successful resolution. Ensures electronic resources promised and paid for are delivered and discoverable.
Scholarly Communication Education, Consulting and Outreach
Provides online and in-person instruction, consultation or reference services on topics pertaining to scholarly publishing, such as open access, predatory publishing and copyright and author agreements.
Contributes to administration of Levy Library Press Journals, including meeting with editors, enabling platform improvements, copyediting articles and promoting awareness of the Press.
Promotes scholarly activity services and tools across the health system.
Scholarly Activity/Publishing Reporting and Analysis
With the Director of Education & Research Services, assesses administrative and researcher needs for scholarly activity and publishing based on metrics and requests for service.
Provides reports of scholarly activity throughout the health system and by department or unit as requested.
Compiles and evaluates metrics for areas of responsibility.
Unit-Wide Engagement and Professional Development
Advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all Health System library users.
Develops and maintains awareness of trends and best practices in collection development and licensing, publishing/scholarly communication, and copyright.
Engages in lifelong learning/continuing education and professional association activities.
Provides occasional back-up Ask a Librarian service coverage (chat, email, Zoom phone).
Chairs committees or task forces
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree earned from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or internationally-recognized equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Library collection development, acquisitions, vendor relations, or licensing, preferably with vendors of health sciences knowledge resources.
Knowledge of the complex, ever-changing publishing environment and scholarly communications issues.
Strong customer service orientation and experience providing timely and effective support
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience with content discovery and electronic resource management systems such as Ex Libris Alma | Primo.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Proficiency with spreadsheets, including advanced functions, pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with research information management platforms such as Elsevier PURE or bibliometrics tools.
Experience supporting and working in web-based content management, preferably LibGuides.
Knowledge of libraries’ evolving roles in education, research, clinical practice, and dissemination of scholarly activity.
Knowledge of metadata, cataloging and e-resources management standards.
Experience with copyediting or writing for scientific audiences.
The Levy Library is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Additional Information
Position Location: Levy Library at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - New York, NY. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of predominantly remote / virtual work for US-based candidates only; occasional onsite work in New York is required.
Salary Range: Salary range: $78,884 - $153,057.94 annually; anticipated hiring salary between $78,884-$117,000.. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Deadline: Application review begins Monday, December 2; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To Apply: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should submit the following information requested: a cover letter, a complete resume, and a list of three professional references (names and contact information only) via the Mount Sinai Careers Portal.
Non-Bargaining Unit, 876 - Levy Library - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine
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Job posted to this site on October 16th at 5:23pm
Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections at New York University, Division of Libraries
Full Time
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000. 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.
Librarian for Printed Books, Special Collections
Description
New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is seeking a Librarian for Printed Books, a tenure-track position situated in the NYU Special Collections.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Special Collections, this position will be responsible for overseeing and managing continued growth, development and engagement with the print holdings of the Special Collections, a department which includes the three historical repositories of NYU: the Fales Library & Special Collections; the Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and the New York University Archives.
The Librarian for Printed Books will:
Survey and assess current holdings to enable focused expansion in relevant subject areas, as well as examining potential new areas of growth.
Build the print holdings of the NYU Special Collections, including via acquisition and donation;
Engage with faculty across the University to offer instructional sessions using collection materials, with a particular emphasis on the material culture of the book and/or print history;
Collaborate closely with colleagues on exhibitions, outreach and programming for internal and external audiences.
Perform in-depth bibliographic reference services for patrons.
This position will collaborate closely with colleagues in allied departments on matters of prioritization for cataloging, digitization and the care and treatment of bibliographic materials. They will also be responsible for working with donors and potential donors; providing support for public service colleagues; and exploring innovative ways to further knowledge and use of the collections both within NYU and beyond.
The Librarian will work closely with curatorial and public services colleagues within the department, and with faculty and staff across the Division, including those in the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department and Knowledge Access & Resource Management, to ensure the continued ethical stewardship and accessibility of the print holdings.
They will participate in library-wide committees, activities and working groups, and are expected to maintain active membership of relevant professional organizations, and to participate in meetings, workshops and trainings for continued professional development.
Research
Faculty librarians actively pursue their own research, contributing their expertise, experiences, creative or artistic outputs and investigation to build new knowledge and to make intellectual and cultural contributions to the profession and beyond. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to determine their own research agenda within their chosen area(s) of interest.
NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative
NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to build a more diverse faculty community that seeks to recruit, welcome, and support new library faculty working across the Division on timely themes of social importance, such as Inequality and Anti-racism, Population Health and Health Equity, Open Science and the Public Good, and Urban Environments and Politics. This particular position is part of our Transformative Humanities for All: Building and Sharing the Cultural Record cluster. The faculty in this cluster will augment NYU Libraries’ capabilities to support academic and public knowledge production in the humanities and related disciplines at NYU and beyond.
Positions in this cluster will contribute to NYU’s research mission by building and extending interconnected knowledge, descriptive, curatorial, preservation, and technical services to support and distribute research and inquiry that centers diverse and underrepresented voices in the humanities and performing arts; by ethically developing, serving, and making accessible humanistic outputs within a larger information ecosystem concerned with openness, access, and the changing face of scholarship; and leading the Libraries’ strategic contributions to the work of the emerging field of Public Humanities.
For full details about the Libraries’ cluster hiring initiative, please visit this link.
At the Division of Libraries, we are proud of our organizational culture and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization that supports a sense of belonging for the staff and communities we serve. For more about our values, see http://library.nyu.edu/about/general/values/
About New York University Libraries
Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 40,000 students and faculty and contain more than 5 million volumes. The Libraries supports NYU’s vision to become the first true Global Network University by collaborating with and providing services to our 11 global academic centers and our “portal campuses” in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. New York University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the OCLC Research Library Partnership, and the HathiTrust. The Libraries participate in a variety of consortia and collaborate closely with Columbia University Libraries and the New York Public Library through the Manhattan Research Library Consortium. View NYU Libraries Mission and Strategic Plan.
Qualifications:
Required:
Minimum one graduate degree (Master’s level or higher), for consideration. A second graduate degree will be required to be eligible for tenure. One of the two degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
Minimum of three years working in a curatorial role within a special collections environment
Demonstrated instructional classroom experience in the area of focus, including the use of rare books and other print formats
Demonstrated experience in providing reference and research support
Demonstrated experience with collection development, including via donation and acquisition
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity and accessibility
Preferred:
Familiarity and comfort with bibliographic description, including knowledge of general cataloging systems and terminology
Familiarity with preservation, collection management and security practices related to the care and handling of special collections materials
Experience with exhibition and/or event-planning and other outreach opportunities
Experience in donor relations and fund-raising activities
Demonstrated participation in relevant professional organizations
Salary/Benefits: This position is open rank with faculty status, and includes an attractive benefits package, including five weeks of annual vacation.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Full Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $110,000.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Associate Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $100,000.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as an Assistant Curator in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.
The typical beginning annual base salary for a faculty member joining the Division of Libraries as a Library Associate in the academic year 2024-2025 is $90,000.
To Apply: NYU Division of Libraries requires all candidates for this position to supply a statement demonstrating their dedication to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here https://nyu.box.com/v/diversity-statement.
To ensure consideration, submit your Diversity Statement, CV or resume, and Cover Letter, including the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/156964
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received before November 18, 2024.
For more information on this position, an information session (optional and anonymous to attendees) will be held on Monday, November 11th, 2024, 3 pm EST. Register for the information session here: https://fall-2024-info-session.eventbrite.com
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Job posted to this site on October 11th at 4:10pm
Director of Library Services at Jewish Theological Seminary
Full Time
Location: New York, New York
Full-time, In-person position, Monday through Thursday
Salary: $115,000 per year
Leadership position for Judaica academic and research library, meeting the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century library.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for:
All professional library activities, services, and policies. This includes but is not limited to management and coordination of public services for students and external users, special collections, conservation, digitization, library systems, technical services, collection development, and cataloging. Participation in management teams for exhibitions and loans.
Supervision of all permanent, temporary, and contract library staff. Working collaboratively with HR office.
Managing and oversite of multi-million-dollar library budget.
Development and implementation of new library projects.
Implementation of existing, and development of new, strategic initiatives.
Represent the library through collaboration and liaison with other departments at JTS.
Collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in the field of librarianship, especially, but not limited to, Judaica and systems.
Working with Library Advisory Board to meet their goals.
Minimum Requirements:
--ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree as well as proficiency in Jewish studies and Hebrew required.
--Demonstrated experience in leadership role in libraries.
--Ability to work collaboratively with Librarian.
--Ability to work creatively and effectively with a diverse group of people within the institution and externally.
--Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
--Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
--Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
--Ability to learn and implement new 21st c. trends in libraries.
This position reports to the Joseph J. and Dora Abbell Librarian and Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics
Please submit applications to hrdept@jtsa.edu by Monday, November 4, 2024.
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Job posted to this site on October 11th at 7:47am
Interlibrary Loan Librarian at Fordham University Libraries
Full Time
Reporting to the Head of Access & Circulation at the Walsh Library, the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Librarian plays a critical role in connecting Fordham faculty, students, and staff to all manner of resources available to them. The ILL Librarian ensures the timely delivery and processing of borrowing requests from Fordham users at all three campuses; and ensures the same for lending available Fordham resources to other libraries. As a member of the Libraries’ public services team, the ILL Librarian provides courteous, informative assistance to the Fordham user community, library colleagues, and beyond. This position is based out of the Rose Hill (Bronx) campus, but may require infrequent travel to the Lincoln Center (Manhattan) and Fordham Westchester (West Harrison) campuses. Infrequent night, weekend and/or holiday availability may be required.
Responsibilities:
Monitors all aspects of resource sharing--borrowing, document delivery, and lending--under the direction of the department head.
Searches efficiently and proficiently for various research sources, including but not limited to using databases, Google Scholar, the internet, and/or various library websites.
Assesses existing ILL operations, technology, and workflows and coordinates with the department head to implement new services to meet the University’s research, teaching, and learning needs.
Maintains relationships with key contacts at member libraries, partners, and vendors related to ILL and resource sharing; develops relationships with faculty, students, and staff; and works in collaboration with other departments within Fordham Libraries and the University.
Stays current with advances in resource sharing issues and technologies, with updates in ILLiad, and with library trends in general.
Required Qualifications:
American Library Association accredited Master’s Degree (MLS/MLIS completed or pending completion within 6 months)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an academic library--internships included--in Interlibrary Loan, Reference, and/or Access Services roles
Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and able to communicate effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, work independently, exercise individual initiative, use critical thinking skills, and demonstrate flexibility as a team member
Familiarity with ILLiad, Odyssey, and OCLC
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Please visit the Fordham career portal for details about additional responsibilities, preferred qualifications, and to apply for this position.
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Job posted to this site on October 10th at 1:08pm
Immigrant Job Support Specialist at Brooklyn Public Library
Full Time
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provides nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and across the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
Brooklyn Public Library is seeking an Immigrant Job Support Specialist to provide quality public service in neighborhood libraries throughout BPL as well as the Business & Career Center at the Central Library. Brooklyn Public Library welcomes the opportunity to prioritize and provide coordinated workforce development programs, services, and resources to immigrant communities including migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees among others. The successful candidate for this position will have a commitment to working with diverse people including new arrivals with limited English proficiency and providing services essential to their economic well-being. These will include offering one-on-one resume and career help, presentations on job search and job readiness, skills building workshops, and referrals to workforce development and training organizations. They will collaborate with colleagues and other departments to identify relevant resources and community-based organizations that can improve the outcomes for immigrant communities.
Responsibilities:
Provides personalized one-on-one career, job, and education information sessions to immigrants and in-person. Sessions would offer the following services: review and edit resumes and cover letters; discuss job search and career planning techniques
Coordinates schedules of contracted multilingual career coaches and volunteers to maximize impact on immigrant visitors using career services at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central and branch locations
Collaborates with B&CC staff, Outreach Services, and others to offer job fairs and career related events; recruit employers and partner organizations to participate in fairs
Refers users to work authorization, credential evaluation, and other legal and human services at BPL and other outside organizations; refer users to language and job training services at BPL and other outside organizations
Provides these in-person services regularly at the Business & Career Center, other library branches as well as at off-site immigrant hub locations
Offers resume/job help assistance using laptops and online resources
Develops and conduct job readiness workshops at multiple library locations and offsite.
Participates in outreach and community events independently and/or in collaboration with other library staff or community partners.
Identifies community partners and build relationships with workforce development, job training and community-based immigrant serving
Coordinates promotion of multi-lingual and immigrant-centered job readiness resources and services across departments and locations
Establishes programming and service calendars with branch staff
Helps to build multi-lingual and immigrant-centered resume and career guides and online resources
Tracks the outputs, outcomes, opportunities, and resources made available to patrons receiving services including at job fairs
Assists with grant reports and presentations along with proposals for future funding
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in workforce development, social services, or related field; associates degree or college credits with at least three years of work experience in workforce development or related fields; high school diploma (or equivalent) and five years of experience in workforce development or related fields.
Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communications and customer service skills
Strong presentation and programming skills
Knowledge of education and job information resources; working with job seekers is highly desirable
Experience working with the public, diverse communities
Strong teamwork & teambuilding skills
Working knowledge of electronic resources including the Internet and Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel to BPL branches
Required to work some evenings and weekends
May require the ability to carry a laptop & outreach materials as needed
This position requires travel between different branches
This is a non-union, grant funded position funded through September 30, 2026. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.
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Job posted to this site on October 10th at 1:08pm
Immigrant Business Outreach Specialist at Brooklyn Public Library
Full Time
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is one of the nation’s largest library systems and among New York City’s most democratic institutions. As a leader in developing modern 21st-century libraries, we provide resources to support personal advancement, foster civic literacy, and strengthen the fabric of community among the more than 2.7 million individuals who call Brooklyn home. BPL provides nearly 60,000 free programs a year with writers, thinkers, artists, and educators—from around the corner and across the world. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the joy of a good book.
Brooklyn Public Library is seeking an Immigrant Business Outreach Specialist to provide quality public service in neighborhood libraries throughout BPL as well as at the Business & Career Center at the Central Library. Brooklyn Public Library welcomes the opportunity to prioritize and provide coordinated economic development programs, services, and resources. We conduct outreach to immigrant communities including migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees among others. The successful candidate for this position will have a commitment to working with diverse people including new arrivals with limited English proficiency. We intend to provide services essential to their economic well-being. These will include offering one-on-one entrepreneurial coaching, business plan review, industry, market, competitor, and customer research, overview of financing, referrals to business assistance programs, and entrepreneurial training. In addition, the Immigrant Business Outreach Specialist will be expected to provide an introduction B&CC services, programs, print, and online resources. They will collaborate with colleagues and other departments to identify relevant resources and community-based organizations that can improve the economic outcomes for immigrant communities
Responsibilities:
Provides personalized one-on-one entrepreneurial coaching. Sessions would offer the following services: business plan review, industry, market, competitor, and customer research, overview of financing, referrals to business assistance programs and entrepreneurial training, and introducing B&CC services, programs, and print and online resources. Works with B&CC librarians and Outreach staff to tailor programming for immigrants; partner with economic development CBOs to provide multilingual workshops on entrepreneurship and business topics.
Collaborates with B&CC librarians and Outreach staff to develop business and career resources that benefit immigrants
Works with BPL Marketing Department to develop collateral and social media which targets immigrants
Serves and is directly responsive to the needs of patrons who are foreign born and new arrivals
Develops partnerships with organizations in immigrant communities and promotes BPL’s B&CC services
Collaborates with Outreach Services to share information and coordinate services
Maintains press files, marketing and promotional materials, and photo files relating to B&CC immigrant services.
Helps to build multi-lingual and immigrant-centered entrepreneurial and business development guides and online resources
Tracks the outputs, outcomes, opportunities, and resources made available to patrons receiving services including at workshops and fairs
Assists with grant reports and presentations along with proposals for future funding
Other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
2 years of experience in non-profit outreach or marketing
Knowledge and experience working with entrepreneurs, business assistance providers, and business owners
Bilingual skills required. Ability to speak a second language including Haitian Creole, Spanish, French, or Wolof is essential; familiarity with immigrant Brooklyn communities and community organizations is a plus
Experience working with database management
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; excellent organizational skill
Experience working with the public, diverse communities
Strong teamwork & teambuilding skills
Facility with all MS Office modules; experience with MS Access especially helpful
Physical Demands
Travel to other locations and non-library locations as required
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
This a non-union, grant funded position funded through September 30, 2026. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.
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Job posted to this site on October 9th at 11:07am
Executive Director - Cecil County Public Library (MD) at Cecil County Public Library (MD)
Full Time
Executive Director – Cecil County Public Library (MD)
The Cecil County Public Library (MD) Board of Trustees is seeking a communicative and creative leader with excellent analytical skills and the ability to envision the library’s bright future to serve as its next Executive Director. Serving a population of 104,000 residents across eight municipalities, Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) offers library services through six branch locations and one bookmobile. The director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic team of 94 who have a history of innovative and award-winning librarianship to achieve an ambitious impact-oriented mission and vision for CCPL. Recent library highlights include an award winning 45,000 square foot North East Branch Library and Headquarters, and a newly reimagined space for teens and families at the Perryville Branch Library including an exterior Music and Play Garden.
Cecil County Maryland is on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, conveniently located midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. A notable water community, there are five rivers, the Bay and C&D Canal, within reach and worth exploring by boat and by land. Discover charming small towns such as the historic district of South Chesapeake City or the expansive Town of Perryville park on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Enjoy waterfront and award-winning dining, lighthouses, parks with miles of hiking trails, outdoor activities providing a wealth of opportunities for entertainment. Cecil County residents enjoy a rural environment, traditional farming communities and scenic byways, with quaint towns offering their own unique flair. The county has a cherished 350 year history, with families who have resided there for generations. Cecil County offers easy proximity to Mid-Atlantic cities, beaches and mountains.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director of the Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) serves as the library’s Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director works with the Board to sustain and develop outstanding services and facilities throughout Cecil County while implementing effective public service and overseeing library staff. The Executive Director serves as CCPL’s representative at the community, county, and state levels, and to media outlets. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic, innovative, and award-winning library staff to achieve the mission and vision for CCPL. The Executive Director oversees library operations throughout the county and develops effective budgets and strategies for advancing the mission and goals of the library. The Executive Director demonstrates principled librarianship, effective leadership, positive collaboration, and commitment to community welfare. For a full listing of job responsibilities, please see the job description linked at the bottom of this page.
Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program, five years of public library experience, at least three of which must be branch manager of a large facility and/or senior administrative role. The position also requires the director to obtain State of Maryland licensure as a Director/Professional Librarian within six months of hire.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $130,000 – $145,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com). Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Cecil County Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links on our website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).
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Job posted to this site on October 8th at 3:15pm
Critical LIS Graduate Assistant at Barnard College
Part Time
The Barnard Library’s Critical LIS Graduate Assistant (GA) position is designed to provide current Library and Information Studies (LIS) students with the time, space, and resources to explore and deepen their critical praxis. Within a dynamic and supportive community of practice, the GA will organize and realize a concrete semester-long project that centers criticality, that is, one that “takes an ethical and political approach to library work and is concerned with exposing and questioning the historical, political, and social bases of our assumptions and practices."
Job Description:
The Barnard Library is seeking applications for a Critical LIS GA working under the supervision of the Director of Teaching, Learning, and Research Services and the Director of Collections Strategy, Access, and Engagement.
In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Critical LIS GA will focus on collections and projects relevant to Barnard’s upcoming Zora Neale Hurston Centennial. This multi-year Centennial celebration will examine Zora’s and Black students’ experiences at Barnard. This year’s Critical LIS project will engage collections and themes essential to the Zora’s intellectual legacy, such as Black Studies, Black Literature, and Black Feminism. The GA will work with Barnard library staff to develop a dynamic, multi-faceted, and creative project that centers critical practice. The GA will gain hands-on experience in an academic library and in particular with library exhibitions and programs. Beyond the Centennial project itself, the GA will draw on and explore the rich resources and individual expertise within Barnard’s Library and Academic Centers and the whole Columbia University Library system. The GA supervisor and other Barnard library directors will work with the GA to build a dynamic and meaningful experience together in a rich and supportive environment. The GA will participate in Collections Strategy Team and Critical Collections Community meetings, as well as network with an existing cohort of Archives Fellows.
Duration: Up to 270 hours; scheduled between December 2024 through June 30th, 2025; scheduling is flexible (but will average 1-2 days a week max.)
Compensation: $32/hour
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Applicants should:
Have a proven commitment or demonstrated success with supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching.
Have a demonstrated interest in academic libraries and/or special collections.
Be currently enrolled in an LIS or Archives graduate program.
Be able to work onsite at the Barnard College campus in New York City.
Applicants with an educational background or demonstrated experience in Black Studies, Ethnic Studies, Black Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies and/or related subjects are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply:
Write a cover letter (max 750 words) telling us 1) your past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, and/or service and 2) about your interest in critical approaches to librarianship and imagine one or more examples of how you might approach a library project critically (shelving, weeding, collection development, library exhibition, library program, etc). We are interested in your vision for crafting a project, rather than a lesson. Your ideas will give us a sense of how you are thinking about this subject and what excites you, this is not a project proposal per se. It is more important for us to get a sense of who you are, what you are hoping for from this experience, and how you think.
In your cover letter, tell us if you are interested in receiving internship or practicum credit required for your graduate program.
Submit a current C.V. or resume
Provide two academic or professional references
Applications will be reviewed by a team of Barnard College staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.