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Job posted to this site on January 14th at 11:06am
Librarian I - Bibiloteca Criolla at Jersey City Free Public Library
Full Time
JCFPL JOB TITLE: Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Bibiloteca Criolla
LOCATION: Priscilla Gardner Main
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian I
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $62,395 - $67,085 per year
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
About the Position
The Jersey City Free Public Library is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic entry-level Librarian to join our team, focusing on youth and adult services with a special emphasis on Spanish language resources. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse community members by providing exceptional library services, programming, and support in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering literacy, learning, and a love for reading across age groups, while utilizing their bilingual skills to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for Spanish-speaking patrons.
The incumbent in this role will assist in developing and facilitating programs, creating and maintaining collections, and offering one-on-one support to library users. You will collaborate with colleagues to enhance library services, focusing on the needs of both youth and adult Spanish-speaking populations. A commitment to cultural sensitivity, excellent communication, and the ability to create engaging library experiences for a wide audience is essential.
JOB DUTIES:
· Develop and present library programming for ages 0-18; create displays and informational materials to highlight book collections or services; collaborate with engagement/outreach departments on programs; ability to build relationships with local organizations to support library goals
· Assist patrons at the circulation desk or with technology; answer reference questions and provide research services; conduct readers’ advisory; perform circulation tasks using SIRSI; assist in material selection
· Foster and maintain a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work environment; mentor newer staff members
· Plan, develop, and implement library programs at the library and/or off-site; share program information with Communications team, including photos, blurbs, booklists, etc.
· Contribute to tasks and projects; track and review work progress and activities; provide feedback on policies and procedures and relay them to other staff members
· Promote good customer service, including some public speaking involving tours and teaching library skills to small groups; effectively handle patron complaints; develop and maintain a positive, helpful and professional approach to the overall community as well as individual library customers; improve ADA accessibility (physical and digital access)
· Network and collaborate with Outreach Services, educational entities, City departments, and other service agencies to promote services, activities, and goals of the library; attend meetings and serve on committees as needed; stay up to date on trends and innovations in the fields of library and educational services.
· Perform other duties as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Communication/Collaboration
Communicates effectively using a variety of methods
Effectively communicates relevant and timely information to appropriate stakeholders
Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals
Works effectively on teams with strong team-building skills and attitudes
Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflict and difficult coworker behaviors
Communicates effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals from diverse backgrounds
Selects and applies the most appropriate and effective communication means to meet situational needs
Customer Service
Contributes to and models customer service standards that enhance the user experience
Models standards and practices for the delivery of quality internal and external customer service
Applies customer service skills to enhance the level of user satisfaction
Applies effective techniques to address difficult situations with users and staff
Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service
Professional Development
Manages the development of one’s own learning and ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge
Uses creative and innovative approaches
Establishes strategies and long-range initiatives to create a learning environment within the division and the library
Plans for and supports staff career development opportunities
Contributes to the development and implementation of a culture that embraces ongoing learning
Community Engagement
Demonstrates the impact and value of the library to the community through ongoing evaluation and assessment of library services
Maintains positive public relations through communication and promotion of the library’s values, services, accomplishments and needs to all stakeholders
Builds relationships and support for the library with community organizations
Contributes to creating a welcoming and user-friendly physical environment that encourages all community members to use library services
Technology
Performs basic functions of email, calendar applications, and task management
Understands and uses basic computer hardware, peripherals, software, and operating system functions
Demonstrates information literacy and understands common security protocols related to Internet use
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Ability to demonstrate a practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools such as ILS (Integrated Library Systems), shelving arrangements, Dewey Decimal Classification System, and successful completion of relevant manager training within the organization.
A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey college Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison College.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT SKILLS:
Design and implement culturally relevant programs, events, and workshops that highlight Latino arts and culture.
Knowledge of Jersey City’s population, geography, and/or local government.
Read and write Spanish effectively to communicate with diverse communities
Facility in a non-English language spoken in Jersey City (such as Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Tagalog, etc.).
NOTES:
For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.
This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.
This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.
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Job posted to this site on January 14th at 10:12am
Research & Learning Services Librarian (Tenure-Track) at Hofstra University
Full Time
The Hofstra University Library is pleased to invite applications for the appointment of a tenure-track Research and Learning Services Librarian in the Department of Research and Learning Services. The Librarian in this position provides research and instructional support to students and faculty in a range of subject areas in the Sciences and Social Sciences. This librarian works in collaboration with other library faculty to create, implement, promote, and expand the services and initiatives of the Hofstra University Library.
The Research and Learning Services Librarian initiates and cultivates relationships with faculty, centers, programs, and projects across campus to actively integrate the resources and services of the Library. This Librarian will have knowledge of research methodologies, grant seeking and writing, and new and evolving technologies to a level that will enable them to advance and deepen library research support to faculty and students.
The University Library supports Hofstra University’s mission of providing a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages and nurtures learning through the free and open exchange of ideas, sharing the University’s commitment to academic freedom and to the transmission, advancement, and preservation of knowledge. The University Library supports the curricular offerings of the University, fulfilling the research and instructional needs of university students, faculty, and administrators through collaboration with these constituents. The University Library recognizes the diverse, multicultural nature of the Hofstra University community and creates collections that reflect these multiple perspectives.
In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Engage actively with faculty, cultivating collaborative relationships to establish regular and continuous delivery of information literacy instruction and research support to students and faculty.
Work directly with faculty on disciplinary research, integration of information literacy skills into the curriculum, and identification of open-access instructional resources.
Collaborate with fellow librarians and student-centered academic partners (e.g., First Year Program; The Writing Center; Center for Academic Excellence) to support student success and retention through information literacy instruction and research support.
Provide reference services, research consultations, library instruction, and specialized programs, both in-person and online to students, faculty and staff.
Perform collection development duties according to department policy.
Work with the Resource Engagement and Acquisitions Librarian to monitor collections in subject areas, oversee individual title funds, and facilitate collections work.
Conduct research and scholarly activities to meet the Hofstra University Library criteria for promotion and tenure.
Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams.
Perform professional service to the Hofstra University Library, the University, and the larger profession.
Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ALA-accredited M.L.S./M.L.I.S. degree required.
Experience providing public services in academic libraries.
Experience providing library instruction.
Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within teaching, learning, and engagement services and experiences.
Preferred Qualifications Summary
An additional graduate degree for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
Knowledge of scholarly communication and the academic library environment.
Familiarity with how information is used, and research is conducted in the Sciences and Social Sciences.
Ability to use emerging technologies effectively to deliver training.
Experience with or training in instructional design concepts.
Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project management skills.
Working knowledge of WorldCat Discovery/OCLC Library Management System and related systems.
Special Instructions
This is a tenure-track faculty position. It will be filled at either the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor rank, depending on qualifications. An additional graduate degree, scholarship, and university service are required for tenure consideration. Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
Cover letter (include a statement on how you will contribute to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging within the department)
Curriculum vitae
Email address and phone number of three professional references
All applications received by March 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Applications must be submitted here: https://tinyurl.com/hofstralibjobs
Inquiries only should be directed to Professor Alan Bailin at Alan.Bailin@hofstra.edu.
Deadline: Open until filled
Tenure Track: Yes
EEO Statement: Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000
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Job posted to this site on January 14th at 10:12am
Research Data Librarian (Tenure Track) at Hofstra University
Full Time
The Hofstra University Library is pleased to invite applications for the appointment of a tenure-track Research Data Services Librarian in the Department of Technical and Digital Library Services. The successful candidate will support the Library’s data management and curation initiatives, helping to develop and provide services that support faculty, researchers, and students.
The University Library supports Hofstra University’s mission of providing a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages and nurtures learning through the free and open exchange of ideas, sharing the University’s commitment to academic freedom and to the transmission, advancement, and preservation of knowledge. The University Library supports the curricular offerings of the University, fulfilling the research and instructional needs of university students, faculty, and administrators through collaboration with these constituents. The University Library recognizes the diverse, multicultural nature of the Hofstra University community and creates collections that reflect these multiple perspectives.
In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Work with a team of key university stakeholders to analyze and assess current campus research data management needs, and to collaboratively develop research data initiatives, services, and future directions.
Collaborate on the development and implementation of a plan for the Library to provide and sustain data
services to support the University’s research mission.
Assist researchers in complying with funder-mandated data management and sharing requirements, working together with the Office of Sponsored Research and other university units as appropriate.
Advise on repository requirements and infrastructure, and assist in the implementation and management of repository systems and services.
Advocate for the value of responsible data practices and reproducibility, emphasizing considerations of privacy, ethics, attribution, and documentation when working with data.
Educate and inform the campus community about data curation and preservation practices and strategies as they relate to scholarly communication endeavors.
Work collaboratively across the Hofstra Libraries to support Open Educational Resource initiatives.
Conduct research and scholarly activities to meet the Hofstra University Library criteria for promotion and tenure.
Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams.
Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ALA accredited M.L.S/M.L.I.S. degree required.
Working knowledge of fundamental research data management and curation best practices, publisher and funder public access requirements, and data preservation principles.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Strong commitment to staying current with emerging trends and developments in data management and open scholarship.
Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications Summary
An additional graduate degree for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
Knowledge of scholarly communication and the academic library environment.
Familiarity with how information is used, and research is conducted in the Sciences and Social Sciences.
Ability to use emerging technologies effectively to deliver training.
Experience with or training in instructional design concepts.
Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project management skills.
Working knowledge of WorldCat Discovery/OCLC Library Management System and related systems.
Special Instructions
This is a tenure-track faculty position. It will be filled at either the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor rank, depending on qualifications. An additional graduate degree, scholarship, and university service are required for tenure consideration. Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
Cover letter (include a statement on how you will contribute to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging within the department)
Curriculum vitae
Email address and phone number of three professional references
All applications received by March 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Applications must be submitted here: https://tinyurl.com/hofstralibjobs
Inquiries only should be directed to Professor Alan Bailin at Alan.Bailin@hofstra.edu.
Deadline: Open until filled
Tenure Track: Yes
EEO Statement: Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000
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Job posted to this site on January 14th at 10:12am
Resource Engagement and Acquisitions Librarian (Tenure-Track) at Hofstra University
Full Time
The Hofstra University Library is pleased to invite applications for the appointment of a tenure-track Resource Engagement and Acquisitions Librarian in the Department of Technical and Digital Library Services. The successful candidate will contribute to a holistic resource engagement strategy with operational responsibilities for collection analysis, evaluation, and acquisition processes, including developing and maintaining vendor relations. The position will coordinate and collaborate with colleagues within the Library as well as across Hofstra University to design and implement resource engagement strategies.
The University Library supports Hofstra University’s mission of providing a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages and nurtures learning through the free and open exchange of ideas, sharing the University’s commitment to academic freedom and to the transmission, advancement, and preservation of knowledge. The University Library supports the curricular offerings of the University, fulfilling the research and instructional needs of university students, faculty, and administrators through collaboration with these constituents. The University Library recognizes the diverse, multicultural nature of the Hofstra University community and creates collections that reflect these multiple perspectives.
In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to:
Analyze and evaluate the University Library resources in alignment with academic program growth, input from stakeholders, and the strategic directions of the Library and University.
Engage with library colleagues in the collection development and acquisition processes of the library to build collections and educate faculty about library resources.
Collaborate with appropriate librarians and library units on the development of new strategies and evidence-based methodologies for the acquisition of scholarly resources and content.
Engage stakeholders across the Hofstra University campus regarding their use of scholarly library resources.
Communicate effectively with vendors to explore and negotiate the efficient acquisition of resources.
Prepare and present information to appropriate library groups to help inform decision-making regarding resources and associated library services.
Conduct research and scholarly activities to meet the Hofstra University Library criteria for promotion and tenure.
Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams.
Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
ALA accredited M.L.S/M.L.I.S. degree required.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Strong commitment to staying current with emerging trends and developments in library acquisitions and collection management.
Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.
Preferred Qualifications Summary
Additional graduate degree required for initial appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
Experience with collection development, management and/or analysis.
Library Acquisitions experience.
Working knowledge of WorldCat Discovery/OCLC Library Management System and related systems.
Special Instructions
This is a tenure-track faculty position. It will be filled at either the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor rank, depending on qualifications. An additional graduate degree, scholarship, and university service are required for tenure consideration. Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
Cover letter (include a statement on how you will contribute to inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging within the department)
Curriculum vitae
Email address and phone number of three professional references
All applications received by March 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.
Applications must be submitted here: https://tinyurl.com/hofstralibjobs
Inquiries only should be directed to Professor Alan Bailin at Alan.Bailin@hofstra.edu.
Deadline: Open until filled
Tenure Track: Yes
EEO Statement: Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000
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Job posted to this site on January 13th at 10:14am
Reference and Instruction Librarian at New Canaan Library
Full Time
Are you dedicated to providing exceptional reference and instruction services in a vibrant community library? Due to an internal promotion, New Canaan Library seeks a full-time (35 hrs/week) Reference and Instruction Librarian to join our staff. This position works on a busy adult reference floor, and includes assisting the community with reference inquiries and technology instruction, managing study room and public computer usage, and helping in the Business Center. The ideal candidate should be a team player passionate about providing high-quality library service, programming, community outreach, and collection development. Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a constantly evolving workplace with multiple competing priorities will also be key attributes. We'd love to hear from you if you're excited about developing your library skills in a future-focused building.
MLIS degree in progress or completed. New graduates and those in their final semesters are encouraged to apply. Salary $61,750 with excellent benefits.
Please submit your resume and a meaningful cover letter with the Subject Line "Reference and Instruction Librarian" to recruitment@newcanaanlibrary.org by Monday February 3, 2025.
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Job posted to this site on January 9th at 5:20pm
Collections and Technical Services Specialist at Manhattanville University
Full Time
Collections and Technical Services Specialist
Job Title: Interlibrary Loan Specialist Department: Library
Reports to: Head, Collections and Technical Services Effective Date: 5/10/24
# of Direct Reports: .25 FTE student workers
# of People Supported: All Manhattanville students, faculty, and staff/administrators, as well as borrowing partner library communities
Job Description:
The Interlibrary Loan Specialist coordinates the borrowing and lending of materials between libraries to fulfill patron requests for materials not available locally. This position oversees the entire interlibrary loan process, from receiving and processing requests to ensuring timely delivery of materials to patrons; communicates with other libraries and stays informed about interlibrary loan policies; and collaborates with library staff, patrons, and external partners to provide efficient and effective interlibrary loan services that support research, teaching, and scholarship.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Hire, train, supervise, and schedule .25 FTE student workers on ILL routines and tasks
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Receive and process ILL requests from patrons, including books, articles, multimedia materials, and other resources
Determine the availability of requested materials and identify potential lending libraries. Initiate requests for materials from other libraries and negotiate borrowing terms and conditions.
• Search library catalogs, databases, and other resources to locate materials for ILL
• Retrieve physical materials for mailing and/or scanning
• Handle ILL shipping logistics, including packaging, mailing, and tracking materials
• Communicate with patrons regarding ILL requests and provide assistance as needed
• Negotiate ILL fines and fees issues with patrons and lending/borrowing libraries
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with outside institutions and all applicable service networks
• Stay current with developments in ILL software and operating environment as well as resource sharing policies and best practices including training and professional development
• Create, improve, and maintain documentation of ILL practices, services, and policies
• Responsible for ILL staffing and coverage including fully cross-training a secondary back-up
• Collaborate with other library staff to ensure seamless integration of interlibrary loan services with other library functions
• Evaluate, recommend improvements, and problem-solve challenges with ILL processes, procedures, equipment, software, operations, and staffing
• Communicate service needs and concerns, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain and compile ILL statistics
• Participate in CSTS tasks, routines, and workflows including cataloging, acquisitions, invoices, book repair and projects such as weeding and inventory
• Work at the library service desk as requested, including evening and/or weekend hours; open and/or close the library as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Successful supervisory experience
• Demonstrated excellence in teamwork and interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to excel in a busy, changing environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Proficient with OCLC WMS and ILLiad preferred, Microsoft Office Suite and OneDrive, and Adobe Acrobat
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience:
Two years Interlibrary Loan experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to bend and reach for physical materials in the stacks and shelving locations
Ability to lift packages of 35 pounds and move loaded book carts
Hours Expectation:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
This position is eligible for some remote work, subject to Vice-President approval and terms of University policies.
Housing:
Housing is not provided
Benefits:
Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: https://www.mville.edu/offices/human-resources/Manhattanville%20Candidate%20Benefits%20Brochure.pdf
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: Starting: $ 27.44
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5915498
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Job posted to this site on January 8th at 4:15pm
2025/26 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University at Yale University Library
Full Time
Are you preparing to graduate or are you a recent library school graduate who wants to pursue a career in art librarianship, possibly including special collections and archives? If so, we invite you to apply for the 2025/26 Kress Fellowship in Art Librarianship at Yale University. Candidates may include coursework, schoolwork, and internships to meet the qualifications for this fellowship. This opportunity is made possible through the generosity of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, which seeks to ensure the growth of the field by promoting the advancement of new professionals.
Link to the full fellowship description and application form here.
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Job posted to this site on January 8th at 12:59pm
Part-time Circulation Clerk at Valley Cottage Library
Part Time
Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is a renowned community resource serving the 23,000 residents of the Nyack School District. We are seeking a dependable and friendly person focused on delivering high quality customer service to join our busy Circulation Department.
This is a part-time position, 4.5 hours/week with additional weekend hours, reporting to the Head of Circulation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of office or library experience, Associate’s degree preferred
Experience with Koha ILS preferred
Strong computer skills, including the ability to prepare Word documents, send and print emails
Excellent customer service skills, including experience working with a diverse public
Ability to multitask and adapt readily to changing software, technologies and processes
Strong attention to detail and the ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing
The capability to do physical work such as standing and bending over, and to lift, pull and push objects weighing up to 30 pounds
Responsibilities Include:
Circulation Desk duties: checking in and out library materials, issuing library cards, collecting fines/fees, assisting patrons in maintaining their library records in accordance with the procedures and policies of the library
Opening and/or closing the library on assigned days
A variety of general clerical duties
This is a part-time position which includes Tuesday evenings 4:30pm-9pm, the first Saturday of odd months 10am-5pm, and the fourth Sunday of every month 12pm-4pm. The hourly range is $19.00/hr - $22.00/hr, commensurate with experience. A job description for this position can be found at: www.valleycottagelibrary.org/jobs-at-vcl.
If you possess a passion to work in a team-based and customer-focused environment that strives to provide excellent services to the community apply now!
A completed employment application is required and can be obtained at www.valleycottagelibrary.org/jobs-at-vcl. Please email the completed application, a resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to the attention of Ashley Maraffino, Assistant Director, at vclsearchcommittee@rcls.org.
Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2025.
Valley Cottage Library is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 9:22am
Content Applications Analyst at Stony Brook Univesity Libraries
Full Time
Content Applications Analyst
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Stony Brook University: Provost Office: Library
Location: University Libraries
Open Date: Dec 20, 2024
Deadline: Jan 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
Responsibilities & Requirements
Reporting to the Content Acquisitions Lead, the incumbent will provide technical leadership to collaboratively manage a suite of information systems employed by the content services division of the libraries, including the library management system (LMS) and discovery service, Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo, to ensure access to library resources for the campus community. Responsibilities will include configuring and optimizing the LMS, implementing new technologies and platforms, managing electronic collections, facilitating access to e-resources, and working with vendors and users to troubleshoot and resolve access issues.
Serves as the administrator and technical lead for the Libraries’ Ex Libris Alma/Primo library management system and discovery service, as well as other library systems and platforms.
Tests and implements new functionality, upgrades, and configurations to optimize user experience and discovery of library resources.
Develops and implements proactive processes to identify electronic access issues.
Troubleshoots and resolves access issues reported by users and library employees, collaborating with vendor partners when necessary.
Administers the activation, discovery, and maintenance of resources within Alma collections.
Manages administrative access to various vendor platforms and assists with updating authentication via the EZProxy system.
Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and other types of documentation on library systems.
Leads strategic improvements in resource management, assesses user needs, and champions projects to optimize user experience.
Recommends, implements, and maintains emerging technologies and solutions.
Participates in library, campus, regional, and national committees.
Contributes to the field through research, presentations, and scholarship.
Guides the division in continuously reviewing products and conducting quality assurance activities to enhance the user experience consistently.
About the Libraries
The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide-range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. The Libraries’ strategic plan can be found here:
https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php?g=1314005&p=10274908
The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices where differences are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Relevant Master’s or advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) with a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with library management systems, preferably Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo. One year of experience with the management of scholarly resources. Evidence of working with vendors and users to resolve access issues. Record of professional activities, including scholarly activity, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations to achieve tenure requirements. Demonstrated data fluency through various approaches to data analysis. Interest in leveraging emerging technologies related to discovery and research applications.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions for online submission:
Application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Curriculum vitae.
3 references (contact information only). References will only be contacted for the finalist.
Special Notes
Tenure Track at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
This is a tenure-track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee consideration, please apply before _1/23/25____.
“Salary for this position is $70,000 – $77,825 plus a $3,400 location stipend.”
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Stony Brook University is 100% tobacco-free as of January 1, 2016. See our policy and learn more at stonybrook.edu/tobaccofree.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 9:21am
Digital Asset Coordinator at Wesleyan University
Full Time
The Digital Asset Coordinator oversees preservation-level digitization operations in the Wesleyan University Library. Reporting to the Head of Digital Initiatives, and working closely with the Visual Resources Curator and Metadata Specialist, the Digital Asset Coordinator (DAC) is responsible for performing, supervising, and managing vendor-provided projects that involve photography and complex scanning of rare and unique materials as well as materials for pedagogical use. This position collaborates with colleagues from across the library, especially those in Unique Collections and the Davison Art Collection, to support digital production, use, and management, ensures that digital files meet national standards for digitization of cultural heritage materials, and updates processes as necessary to reflect those standards.
Position is open until filled. For full consideration please apply by February 10, 2025 when first review of applications will begin.
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 9:21am
Head of Access Services at University at Albany
Full Time
Head of Access Services
About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The Head of Access Services manages and monitors all activities of the Access Services Department including front-line services, resource sharing & reserves, collection maintenance, student employment, and shipping & receiving across the three University Libraries. The Head provides leadership to the staff, assesses the effectiveness of current policies and procedures, and plans for future services, technologies, and renovations.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provides leadership for the Access Services department, leads the department management team, and oversees access services functions across three libraries.
Works collaboratively with the Collections and Discovery Division Director and Department Heads to set division priorities and execute division-wide projects.
Delegates responsibilities effectively, empowering staff to make independent decisions at appropriate operational levels.
Establishes balanced and equitable workloads for department staff, provides staff with guidance and direction, monitors and evaluates performance, and coaches and counsels staff, as necessary.
Collaborates with department management team to develop and deliver staff training.
Develops and implements annual departmental goals and objectives aligned with the libraries' priorities.
Manages departmental student employment and supply budgets.
Develops and implements user-focused staffing models.
Creates, maintains, and improves policies, procedures, and best practices governing access services.
Develops user-focused services and effective staff workflows to ensure library users receive timely and effective services.
Collaborates with other library departments and campus partners to ensure seamless service delivery in the libraries.
Collects and analyzes statistics related to department services and facilities use. Prepares reports and makes recommendations for service improvements.
Collaborates on space as service initiatives, including developing student-focused library spaces.
Assesses and makes recommendations related to department technology needs
Corresponds with library users to resolve complex issues.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
The Head of Access Services reports to the Director of the Division of Collections and Discovery
The Head of Access Services supervises 4 professional staff members and 1 clerical staff member:
Assistant Head of Access Services
Access Services Operations & Technology Coordinator
Resource Sharing and Reserves Coordinator
Access Services Evening Associate
Access Services Student Supervisor
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in access services or related areas in an academic library setting
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff and setting goals and priorities
Proven record of successful project management in an academic library environment.
Demonstrated experience working with an integrated library system (ILS) or library services platform (LSP), such as experience with transactional processes, troubleshooting, and system configuration.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions using data and user input
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain morale in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Strong team-centered management skills with demonstrated experience successfully leading and motivating work teams
Demonstrated skills in successful budget management
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills as well as empathy, patience, and tact
Strong service orientation and the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in library and information science, business administration, public administration, or related field from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
Experience with ExLibris Alma LSP
Experience with Atlas Systems ILLiad
Demonstrated successful experience implementing organizational change
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
Familiarity with emerging technologies trends in higher education
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Grade: SL-4, $80,000-$85,000
Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
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THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=182879
Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
List of 3 professional references with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers
Note: After submitting your resume, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).
Closing date for receipt of applications: February 3, 2025
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 9:20am
Program Manager at Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy, NYU Law
Full Time
The Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy is seeking a full-time Program Manager. The Program Manager will report directly to and work closely with the Executive Director to help shape, manage, and oversee the Engelberg Center’s wide ranging programming, events, and initiatives. The Program Manager will also help support the day-to-day operations of the Center.
The Engelberg Center is the nexus for work related to innovation law and policy at NYU Law. Home to leading experts in intellectual property, competition, privacy, and technology law, the Center provides a collaborative community to explore cutting edge issues. The Center community includes full time faculty members, fellows, visitors, and students, as well as members of the technology industry and policy advocates.
The Center hosts a wide range of programming, including large academic conferences, invitation-only working groups, presentations, informal community gatherings, and the occasional art installation or theatrical production. It also coordinates regular meetings of fellows, students, and other community members.
We are looking for a Program Manager to help oversee events, manage operations, and help us shape the future of the Engelberg Center. This includes overseeing the execution of these events, as well as helping to develop elements that help unify experiences across different types of events.
The Program Manager is a full time position based in NYC. The Program Manager is expected to be physically present for events, meetings, and other in-person gatherings at NYU Law on Washington Square Park. These occur 3-4 times per month during the academic year, and less frequently during academic breaks. The majority of them will be known at least a few days in advance. The Program Manager will have full time access to a physical work space at the Center, but may also work remotely during other periods in coordination with their manager. In practice, this means that the Program Manager should be based somewhere where it is easy to travel to the Law School on a regular basis, but need not commute to the office every day.
The Engelberg Center strongly encourages all people to apply (please circulate widely), especially those who hold the following intersecting identities: Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQIA , non-binary, poor or working class, persons living with disabilities, neurodivergent, young, speak English as a second language, and others with lived experience in overlooked and/or underestimated communities.
If you have any questions about this position’s objectives, requirements, and/or language used in this job description, please email engelberg.center@nyu.edu.
What we do. We work to understand the intersection of innovation law & policy from practical, research, and conceptual perspectives. That involves bringing communities together, exploring ideas, and documenting what we learn about challenges, opportunities, and possibilities.
Who we are. Housed within New York University Law School, we are a team of professors, researchers, fellows, and students. We explore issues related to intellectual property, innovation, competition, privacy, and more. We bring experience from government, nonprofit, business, and academia to understand and contextualize the questions we approach. Students work as part of our team, learning to become the innovative leaders of the future.
How we do it. We identify important questions and support experts and communities working to answer them. We help bring those answers to the broader world so that they can help drive action and impact.
Role and Responsibilities
The Program Manager will work with the Executive Director and Operations Staff to oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations of the Engelberg Center. This includes organizing, managing, and executing the logistical elements of Engelberg Center events, from multi-day symposia to small invitation-only lunch discussions. The Program Manager will also help to coordinate with co-hosting organizations including student groups, other parts of the university, and groups outside of NYU.
The Program Manager will also help to maintain the publicly-facing elements of the Center, including updating information on the Center website, as well as collaborating on email and social media content. This may include creating original content, editing existing content, and participating in the creation of design-based elements for the Center.
Finally, the Program Manager will help maintain the core operations of the Center. This includes helping to coordinate internal logistics and initiatives, as well as acting as a primary point of contact between the Center and other parts of the Law School such as finance, contracting, and procurement.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have:
Experience with some combination of events, operations, project, finance, and community management
Strong project management skills
Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of small teams, including identifying and capitalizing on opportunities
Demonstrated ability to set and stick to deadlines for themselves and help others do the same
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience identifying and maintaining priorities between competing projects
Strong attention to detail
Ideal candidates for this position will also have:
Comfort with or a willingness to learn some combination of
Adobe creative suite programs
Mailchimp
Eventbrite
Event planning and managing experience
Experience with budgeting, contracting, and procurement
A strong sense of design and visual identity
Strong writing and editing skills
Demonstrated ability to operate as part of a geographically distributed team working virtually
Patience for managing operations within a larger academic bureaucracy (the Engelberg Center is nimble - the same cannot always be said about NYU more broadly)
Salary and Benefits
The Program Manager is a full-time position based in New York City. The salary range for the position is $60,000 - $75,000 plus NYU benefits. These benefits include a wide range of health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, as well as a range of life and wellness benefits.
Application Timeline
Applications will be reviewed starting on February 1, 2025 and on a rolling basis thereafter.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and resume through the interfolio system. We know interfolio isn't the easiest system in the world to deal with and apologize for that in advance.
Questions? Email engelberg.center@nyu.edu (but please do not send application materials to that address).
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 9:20am
Librarian for Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication 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 $73,000 - $113,000. 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 Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication
The New York University (NYU) Division of Libraries is seeking a Librarian for Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication situated in the Libraries’ Research & Research Services subdivision. This tenure-track faculty librarian supports research, scholarship, teaching and learning, and practice in the subject areas of journalism, communication, and media studies across the university. Building and sustaining strong relationships that foreground equity and inclusion, they serve as the liaison to the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute (Arts & Science) and the Department of Media, Culture and Communication (Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development).
The Librarian for Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication is intellectually curious, willing to learn, and responsive to the needs of the communities they support. They will:
build and maintain our research collections with an understanding of the complexities around collecting both analog and digital news, and audiovisual media;
foster proactive and agile outreach and communication practices;
provide research support directly to students and researchers, building on an existing robust, high-volume instruction and consultation program, with a focus on scale and innovation for future growth;
act as a connector and contributor to our current public and research services programs, helping to support both standard and new methods of research, scholarly inquiry, and practice, particularly those necessitated by new and emerging media;
take the lead in promoting vital 21st-century competencies like media literacy, visual literacy, data literacy, and AI literacy in scholars and practitioners in the fields of journalism, communication, and media studies.
This librarian works across organizational boundaries in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment. They work closely with colleagues across NYU Libraries globally, including our corps of 40+ liaison librarians serving the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. As a member of the Society, Culture, and Global Perspectives department within the Research and Research Services subdivision, they work particularly closely with social sciences and area studies liaisons who share a focus on interdisciplinarity and global perspectives.
Beyond fellow liaison librarians, the Librarian for Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication collaborates closely with library colleagues in teaching and learning, collection development, data services, metadata creation, and scholarly communication. Outside NYU, they represent the Division of Libraries in professional consortia and associations locally and nationally.
Research
Faculty librarians also pursue their own active research, contributing their expertise, experiences, creative or artistic outputs, and investigations to build new knowledge and make cultural contributions. The person in this position has wide latitude in determining their own research agenda in their chosen area(s).
NYU Cluster Hiring Initiative
NYU Libraries is participating in the NYU Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative to build a more diverse faculty community by seeking 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 Centering Underrepresented Voices: Anti-Racist Practices in Libraries and Archives cluster, which seeks to center underrepresented communities' voices by bringing in new collections in all formats, adopting and contributing to anti-racist descriptive and metadata practices to support the discovery and use of these collections, and promulgating engagement and research services that draw on and support the growth of new knowledge. For full details about the Libraries cluster hiring initiative, see this link.
About New York University Libraries
Libraries at New York University serve the school’s 60,000 students and faculty and contain more than 6.7 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/
Qualifications:
Required:
Minimum one graduate degree (Master’s level or higher), conferred by start date, for consideration
A second graduate degree will be required to be eligible for tenure. One of the two graduate degrees must be an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
Study, training, and/or practice in the field of journalism, communication, or media studies
Understanding of the information landscape that surrounds news media collecting and its impact on collection development for research libraries
Experience delivering instruction, such as workshops, webinars, and/or classroom teaching
Experience providing public service and research support
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility (IDBEA)
Preferred:
A graduate degree in a field related to journalism, communication, or media studies
Experience finding and using public records
Familiarity with issues around copyright, particularly the application of fair use principles for academic and journalistic purposes
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: To ensure consideration, submit your CV and letter of application, 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 commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, belonging, and accessibility as part of their application. Access the Diversity Statement prompt here: https://nyu.app.box.com/v/diversity-statement.
All applications for consideration must be submitted to: http://apply.interfolio.com/160444
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Preference will be given to applications received by February 17, 2025.
To learn more about the position, join us for an optional and anonymous info session webinar on Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 3 pm ET.
Register here: https://nyufacultysp25.eventbrite.com/
Meet NYU librarians, staff, and committee members at this info session who will supply an overview of the role and opportunities to ask questions. Attendance is not required to apply. Participation is voluntary and confidential in Zoom webinar format.
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Job posted to this site on January 3rd at 12:43pm
Children’s Librarian Trainee – Multiple Positions Available at Queens Public Library
Full Time
*Appointment to Trainee position will be based upon education credentials. *
Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. Our mission is to transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of serving the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,700 employees serving 65 locations.
Under the guidance and mentoring of the Children’s Librarian, the Children’s Librarian Trainee assists the Children’s Librarian with providing high quality programs and library services to children ages 0 to 12 and their caregivers. Participates in outreach to local schools and with maintaining and developing collections based on community needs and interests. The Children’s Librarian Trainee reports to the Assistant Community Library Manager. This position is intended for students wishing to gain experience in librarianship and information work while obtaining a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Information Science and have completed at least 9 credits.
Performs excellent internal and external customer service and library service in response to the information needs of library users and the overall community with an emphasis on children.
Under the direction and guidance of the Children’s Librarian, assists with programming, readers’ guidance and reference services.
Assists customers with the use of print and electronic resources. Recommends and refers customers and parents to alternative sources of information (internal and external to the Library).
Assists in maintaining a pleasant, inviting, safe environment.
May perform one or more of the following duties: investigates technologies that will improve services; creates, develops, maintains, or contributes to the community library web page and social media; compiles bibliographies and/or develops library user guides.
Promotes library collections and services to the public.
Performs reference interview and reader’s advisory services. Provides feedback and ideas to the Children’s Librarian and/or the Assistant Community Library Manager on collection development.
Monitors the public service floor. Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials.
Maintains reference and circulation materials.
Publicizes programs. Participates in the planning and conducting of programs for children and their caregivers including: toddler and pre-school reading times, picture book hour, arts and crafts programs, and summer reading clubs.
May support the Children’s Librarian with providing outreach to area elementary and nursery schools and community organizations serving children and families, informing them of library services and to develop partnerships for collaboration. Maintains and cultivates contact with schools and parents.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The schedule for this position will include Saturdays and evenings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be enrolled in a Master of Library Science/Master of Library Information Science program from an ALA-accredited library school and have completed a minimum of 9 credits.
A New York State Public Librarian’s Certificate is required immediately upon completion of the MLS/MLIS degree.
Must have the ability to work with a diverse population of children and effectively provide excellent customer service to a large number of children and their caregivers simultaneously.
Excellent computer, communication and organizational skills required.
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to QLcareers@queenslibrary.org and reference “Children’s Librarian Trainee – EXTERNAL” in the subject line of the email. Resumes will only be accepted by email.
Starting annual salary is $52,558 - $55,100 (Depending on Education Credential).
The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 3rd at 12:43pm
Children’s Librarian – Multiple Positions Available at Queens Public Library
Full Time
Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. Our mission is to transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of serving the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,700 employees serving 65 locations.
Performs excellent internal and external customer service and library service in response to the information needs of library users and the overall community with an emphasis on children.
Promotes library collections and services to the public, both inside and outside the physical building. Responsible for readers’ guidance and reference services.
Publicizes, plans, and conducts programs for children and parents, including toddler and pre-school reading times, picture book hour, arts and crafts programs, and summer reading clubs.
Assists customers with the use of print and electronic resources. Recommends and refers customers and parents to alternative sources of information (internal and external) to the Library.
Performs collection development with an emphasis on developing quality children’s materials including selecting and ordering materials. Monitors the public service floor. Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials.
Assists in maintaining a pleasant, inviting, and safe environment. Approves acceptance of gifts.
Determines usage patterns of collections by assessing frequency of circulation, physical condition and other criteria. Maintains reference and circulation materials.
Provides outreach to area elementary and nursery schools and community organizations serving children and families, informing them of library services and to develop partnerships for collaboration. Maintains and cultivates contact with schools and parents.
May perform one or more of the following duties: investigates technologies that will improve services; creates, develops, maintains, or contributes to the community library web page and social media; supervises hourly rate employees and volunteers; compiles bibliographies and/or develops library user guides.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The schedule for this position will include Saturdays and evenings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited library school.
New York State Public Librarian’s Certificate required.
Must have the ability to work with a diverse population of children and effectively provide customer service to a large number of children simultaneously.
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to QLcareers@queenslibrary.org and reference “Children’s Librarian – EXTERNAL” in the subject line of the email. Resumes will only be accepted by email.
Starting annual salary is $66,462.
The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 3rd at 12:42pm
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Assistant at The Frick Collection
Full Time
Frick Art Research Library
Full-time, Nonexempt
Background
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder. Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.
The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. Staff have moved back to 1 East 70th Street and we hope to open the museum to the public in spring 2025.
Workplace culture
At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Position Summary
Fulfill outgoing interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery requests (scanning, packing, emailing, and shipping) using library and interlibrary loan management systems
Receive incoming ILL items using library and interlibrary loan management systems
Monitor interlibrary loan and document delivery supplies and equipment
Register new library users
Provide coverage of public service point
Provide coverage for barcoding and labeling new library acquisition
Assist with library activities, special projects, programs, and events
Requirements
The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
High school diploma, undergraduate degree, or equivalent
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Can prioritize tasks and projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent project and time management skills
Has an attention to detail
Preferred
Experience in libraries
Experience in resource sharing services
Experience with the ExLibris Alma/Primo and OCLC Worldshare/Tipasa systems
Knowledge of art history
Knowledge of one or more languages in addition to English
Physical Requirements
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles: the ability to interact in-person with colleagues and use common office tools and machines (computer, phone); and the ability to traverse throughout the offices and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum, and visit different levels of the building.
Employment Status and Compensation
This role is a full-time nonexempt 35 hour/week role.
The base annual salary for this role in fiscal year 2025 is $57,000. The hourly rate for this role is: $31.32/hour; the overtime rate (hours worked over 35 in a workweek) is $46.98/hour.
The Museum and Library occasionally provide services to readers and researchers for special events and symposia and support activities for public programs in the evenings and on weekends, the Assistant may be relied upon to work to support these evening and weekend events.
Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day. Including four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.
Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance: All full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.
Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: The Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual salary.
Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan.
Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.
Additional benefits include discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.
Apply here or send resume and cover letter to:
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Lead
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
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Job posted to this site on December 30th at 4:15am
Adjunct Reference and Collections Librarian (Instructor/Assistant Professor) at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Part Time
The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) and the Graduate Center’s Mina Rees Library seek an adjunct reference and collections librarian to work about 12 – 15 hours/week over 3-4 weekdays.
This position would start immediately and continue through the Spring 2025 semester. Adjunct contracts are evaluated for renewal on a per semester basis. One evening shift on Tuesdays that includes the hours of 3:30-6:30pm is required: the remaining hours are flexible and will align with the business hours of the School of Labor and Urban Studies (Monday-Thursday, 9-9, Friday 9-5).
This role is an exciting opportunity to participate in collection development and reference services in support of the growing and evolving CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. Under the supervision of the Labor and Urban Studies Librarian, the successful candidate will rehouse, assess, inventory, and prepare for cataloging a small collection of non-circulating books at the School of Labor and Urban Studies, provide in-person and email reference services to the School community, participate in the maintenance of online research guides, and refer questions of increasing complexity for consultation or email follow-up.
Qualifications
All titles require a Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required.
Also required are a strong public-service orientation, a detail-oriented approach to managing bibliographic information, expertise with a wide range of library databases, and the ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs while working with physical collections.
Prior reference experience, demonstrated interest in social sciences librarianship and/or subject areas represented (labor or urban history, labor and employment relations, public administration, social statistics), along with a familiarity with CUNY are preferred. Facility with academic research questions, and in managing structured data in spreadsheets and databases, is ideal.
About SLU and the GC Library
The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) was established in August 2018 and is the newest School within the CUNY system. The mission of the School is to: 1) offer undergraduate and graduate programs of labor and urban studies to working adults and traditional-age students; 2) expand educational opportunities to working adults while meeting the workforce development needs of the City and State, and 3) serving the labor and broader community by conducting research, offering leadership development programs, hosting forums and national conferences, and publishing national labor journals to promote debate on issues critical to labor and working-class communities.
The Mina Rees Library of CUNY Graduate Center provides library services to SLU, and is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We encourage members of historically under-represented communities to apply, and we welcome applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Compensation
The salary range is $47.42-$53.79/hour based on qualifications and experience; as members of an academic department, adjunct faculty at SLU are represented by the Professional Staff Congress union (http://www.psc-cuny.org). Faculty rank will be Instructor or Assistant Professor.
To express your interest, please send a brief cover letter, CV/resume, and the names and contact information of three references to Aliqae Geraci: library@slu.cuny.edu
Position is open until filled, and review of applications will begin on January 10. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Job posted to this site on December 30th at 4:15am
Project Coordinator at Danbury Library
Full Time
The City of Danbury is announcing an Open Competitive Exam for the position of
LTA-Project Coordinator
Statement of Duties: This position is a service-oriented position which requires collaboration, organization, and strong multi-tasking and communication skills to oversee existing and new projects.
Supervision Required: Under general direction of the Library Director, the employee plans and carries out the regular work in accordance with standard practices and previous training, with substantial responsibility for determining the sequence and timing of action and substantial independence in planning and organizing the work activities, including determining the work methods. Employee, as a regular and continuing part of the job, provides immediate supervision over five employees who work at the same location with time spent assigning, checking and reviewing work to ensure that duties are carried out in accordance with department policies and procedures. The employee is expected to solve through experienced judgment most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods of interpreting instructions to resolve the particular problem. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in procedures are discussed with the supervisor, but ordinarily the employee plans the work, lays it out and carries it through to completion independently. Work is generally reviewed only for technical adequacy, appropriateness of actions or decisions, and conformance with policy or other requirements; the methods used in arriving at the end result are not usually reviewed in detail.
Supervisory Responsibility: Employee, as a regular and continuing part of the job, oversees professional staff to coordinate large-scale, special projects and implement future goals and strategies. Provides immediate supervision to five full-time staff members. Responsible for checking and reviewing work to ensure that duties are carried out in accordance with department policies and procedures. Supervisory responsibility includes direct accountability for work results. The employee may provide input when subordinates are evaluated, disciplined, or trained by the department head. Work operations may be subject to substantial cyclic or seasonal fluctuations in work procedures, volume which can be reasonably anticipated and planned for in advance. The staff supervised is well established and relatively stable throughout the year and works at the same location and the same work shift.
Confidentiality: Employee has access to confidential information of the department such as patron records.
Accountability: Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, missed deadlines, and monetary loss.
Judgment: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices, and precedents, which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making.
Complexity: The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work.
Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of a public library setting. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond the normal business hours of the library at nights or on weekends in accordance with the library’s regular work schedule or to attend special events.
Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Employee interacts with co-workers, the public and external contacts such as vendors or community groups to explain or interpret procedures or guidelines, plan or coordinate work, or resolve problems. Extraordinary courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are required to resolve complaints or deal with uncooperative or uninformed persons.
Occupational Risk: Duties of the job present little potential for injury to the employee.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Provides guidance to project team members in following project management best practices in the planning and execution of projects.
Works collaboratively with members of all departments to develop department specific project plans and schedules.
Coordinates and implements best practices to streamline library projects.
Prepares reports and agendas for regular leadership meetings to keep departments updated on project plans
Works alongside the leadership team to develop goals and objectives for the library as a whole.
Attends all staff, marketing, programming, and leadership meetings to keep staff on track and abreast of larger projects.
Meets regularly with professional staff to disseminate information per director about current projects and assist with prioritizing tasks.
Meets with the Senior Computer Technician to help prioritize workflow and organize larger projects that need to be completed.
Plans large scale community events in coordination with Civic Engagement and Marketing Coordinator, and Program and Outreach Coordinator, including the Summer Reading Program
Collaborates and provides guidance to staff to implement and coordinate project plans and timelines.
Meets regularly with the Grant Administrator to keep track of grants
Provides immediate supervision over staff responsible for programming and outreach staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree; five to seven (5-7) years related work experience preferably with a public library or non-profit organization.
Special Requirements: None required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Required:
Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the project planning, including determining and implementing solutions, prioritizing and assigning tasks. Knowledge of the creation and implementation of large-scale events.
Abilities: Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy; ability to collaborate with a large and diverse staff in order to implement and coordinate project plans and timelines. Ability to prioritize current and future projects. Ability to multitask. Ability to problem solve. Ability to make informed decisions based on defined expectations, policies, and guidance.
Skill: Proficient interpersonal and customer service skills; proficient oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills. Effective organizational skills.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.
Physical Demands: Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with extended periods of stooping, walking, and standing. The employee is required to occasionally lift objects such as books, office equipment, and computer paper.
Motor Skills: Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination to operate a personal computer.
Visual Demands: Visual demands require the employee to constantly read documents for general understanding and for analytical purposes. The employee is rarely required to determine color differences.
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Job posted to this site on December 23rd at 1:43pm
Assistant Professor - Health Sciences Librarian (Library Faculty Vacancy Announcement) at College of Staten Island, City University of New York
Full Time
Assistant Professor - Health Sciences Librarian
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
The Health Sciences Librarian will support the college library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty, as well as collaborate with campus stakeholders for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices, and library services. They will pursue an active scholarly agenda and participates in college-and university-wide programs and committees as assigned.
About the College of Staten Island:
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is centrally located on a 204-acre park-like campus, the largest in New York City. CSI is one of 11 senior colleges of The City University of New York (CUNY) and the only public college on Staten Island. The College offers over 80 undergraduate programs, 24 graduate programs and participates in a wide range of doctoral programs through the CUNY Graduate School and University Center. CSI enrolls approximately 11,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff. The Library's collections, along with its high-quality reference and instructional services, offer students and faculty access to a wealth of information and resources that support the college’s curriculum. The Library is located at the center of the south academic quadrangle of the campus, at the end of the Alumni Walk. The campus is commutable from Brooklyn via the S93 bus or by car over the Verrazano Bridge; from Manhattan by the Staten Island ferry; and from New Jersey by car via the Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge or Outerbridge Crossing.
The College of Staten Island is seeking an enthusiastic, patron-oriented Health Sciences Librarian (tenure-track) to advance the Library's collaboration with related health sciences departments and programs through outreach and advancing related research and instructional services.
The Health Sciences Librarian will have the background necessary to develop relevant resources and services to engage students in an in-person and online environment, support faculty in their research, and departments in accreditation processes. The Health Sciences Librarian will advance the Library’s online tutorials, videos, and assessment tools to introduce students to library services and teach information literacy and research skills.
Reporting to the Associate Dean and Chief Librarian, the successful candidate will:
Advise and assist in efforts to use health sciences resources to build relationships with users and increase awareness of Library resources and services to the campus community
Develop web-based tools, resources, and assessments tailored to meet the teaching learning, and research needs of the college community
Engage in original scholarship and service required for reappointment and tenure and promotion
Provide reference and instruction services
Serve as liaison to departments and programs related to health sciences fields
Complete other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Second graduate degree conferred by the time of appointment required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
Preferred qualifications include:
Two years’ experience providing reference and instructional services in an academic library setting
Demonstrated knowledge of resources and research in the health sciences field
Experience using SpringShare products (i.e. LibGuides, LibAnswers, etc.)
Knowledge of trends and best practices in library technology, scholarly communications, and emerging technologies impacting higher education such as AI
Experience creating streaming video and online tutorials
Strong service orientation with excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
To be considered for this position, you must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume and contact information for three professional references.
If you have difficulty uploading multiple documents to the Website, please send them to: HRRecruitment@csi.cuny.edu referencing Job ID# 29537.
CLOSING DATE
February 18, 2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
29537
Location
College of Staten Island
Visit this link to apply:
https://rr.jobsyn.org/E29492D0D3A24A1EA24819CD76EA02F110
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Job posted to this site on December 20th at 6:58am
Director at Dubuque County Library District (IA)
Full Time
Director – Dubuque County Library District (IA)
The Dubuque County Library District (IA) Board of Trustees is seeking an empowering and innovative leader to serve as the next Director. This individual will inspire staff and engage the community in the library’s mission to learn, connect, create, and grow. The Director will manage 10.81 FTE across five locations, oversee a $1 million budget, implement the strategic plan, and handle the day-to-day operations of the library system. Following a recent rebranding, the library has experienced renewed interest in its services, diverse programming for all ages, and increased community engagement. The new Director will collaborate with the board, staff, and city officials to further extend the district's reach and impact.
The scenic Mississippi River forms the natural border between Dubuque County and Wisconsin and Illinois, with the area being just a short drive from their larger metropolitan cities. Residents of the county enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including biking, walking, and hiking trails, as well as ski runs in the winter months. Dubuque County offers affordable living with a small-town atmosphere, while still providing the amenities of a larger city. The county is also known for its vibrant food scene, craft breweries, and a wide range of activities for people of all ages including the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, and the Dubuque Museum of Art.
Responsibilities: The Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the library. Key duties include overseeing community relations, human resource management, budget preparation, collection development, and the day-to-day operations of the library, including facility and equipment maintenance. The Director is the library's representative and advocate in the communities it serves, evaluating the effectiveness of current services and ensuring that programs meet community needs and interests. The Director will also seek opportunities to expand services, manage personnel, foster positive relationships with the union, and prepare reports for the board, city and county officials, and those required by the state.
Qualifications: A master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or its international equivalent is required. Strong preference will be given to applicants with five years of professional and progressively responsible experience within a public library and those with at least two years of supervisory or department head level experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, the board, other agencies, and the public. For a full listing of job responsibilities, please see the job description.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $95,000 – $110,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, visit 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 Dubuque County Library District and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
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 December 18th at 1:58pm
Head, Metadata Management at Columbia University Libraries
Full Time
The Collections Acquisition & Metadata Services Division (CAMS) is eager to recruit a new Head of Metadata Management to fulfill a pivotal and creative role in support of its multifaceted operations and projects. Operations include vendor data import into the FOLIO system, optimizing workflows with third party applications, supporting FAST heading workflows, executing database queries, conducting batch record maintenance/enhancement, and collaborating in special projects and task forces. Key responsibilities include:
Metadata Management:
Collaborate with Libraries IT in the development and maintenance of vendor metadata load profiles, data exports to external systems, and fulfill an integral role as a liaison with the IT department.
Provide quality control and optimal normalization of shelf ready workflows, working with vendors to implement best practices.
Work closely with peers in Collections Strategies in assessing metadata sources and practices for electronic resources.
Collaborate with staff in CAMS and the Rare Book & Manuscript Library regarding special projects with metadata needs.
Collection Maintenance and Batch Processing:
Perform bulk edit changes in the FOLIO inventory as necessary for data remediation or adding retention statements to collaborative collections.
Support authority workflows in collaboration with Libraries IT.
Query collection inventory to support ReCAP projects, track fund expenditures, or support collection analysis. Explore FOLIO API capabilities.
FOLIO System Implementation and Support:
Support the implementation and ongoing workflow development for acquisitions and collection inventory maintenance and processes.
Explore opportunities for automation and optimize FOLIO settings and features.
Help manage and monitor EDI invoicing settings and routines
Staff Training, Workflow Development, Documentation
Facilitate and train staff in the application of FAST subject vocabularies.
Assist division librarians in maintaining procedural documentation in wiki-spaces.
Explore software solutions and metadata related tools for possible introduction to procedures and workflows.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience with multiple library systems, metadata standards and formats, leading to resource discovery.
Experience with database queries and applications, use of SQL, API’s, and various tools and supporting software.
Excellent communication, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Voyager and/or FOLIO library management systems.
Understanding of library acquisitions practices and linkage to metadata.
Knowledge of programming languages and tools relevant to metadata management.
Experience in an academic library setting.
Application Instructions:
Join us in shaping the future of library services and advancing open data initiatives at Columbia University! For serious consideration, please apply online with your current CV and a letter of interest at: apply.interfolio.com/160596
Recruitment Range: $78,450 - $88,420/yr
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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Job posted to this site on December 18th at 11:05am
Library Director at Byron Public Library District (IL)
Full Time
Library Director – Byron Public Library District (IL)
Byron Public Library District (IL) is seeking an experienced public library administrator to lead the organization into the future as their next Library Director. Reporting to a seven-person library board, this hands-on, collaborative manager directs the operations of a beautiful 29,000 square foot standalone library location and manages an engaged staff of 9.25 FTE. This participatory and proactive individual will build community partnerships, bolster rapport with local stakeholders, and initiate and maintain a positive internal organizational culture.
Library highlights include beautiful facilities, an engaged community, and library users who visit from surrounding areas to enjoy the many amenities, programs and services the Byron Public Library District has to offer. Key initiatives for the next Library Director include guiding staff through the implementation of the existing strategic plan, working towards a collective vision, and effective administrative and management of behind-the-scenes work at the library. This individual will also represent the library professionally in public-facing interactions, joining local organizations and connecting with external stakeholder groups to further the library’s reach and positively impact the community with its materials, programs and services.
Byron is a small town with well-funded schools that are ranked among the highest in the State. The Byron area benefits from beautiful surroundings with three nearby state parks (Lowden State Park, Castle Rock State Park, and White Pines Forest State Park), several community parks, and the beautiful Rock River. Byron’s Forest Preserve provides hiking trails, a golf course, and other outdoor activities. In addition, the park district provides sporting and recreational programming. The community is fortunate to receive significant funding from the nearby Byron Clean Energy Center.
Rockford is a mere 20-minute drive and hosts festivals throughout the year, supports a well-regarded symphony orchestra, a vibrant arts community, a community college, Rockford University and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford as well as three nationally recognized health care systems. Byron also has easy driving access to Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago.
Responsibilities: The Library Director will have thorough knowledge and execution of current standard public library best practices and functions; excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with board members, library staff, area peers, officials of other agencies, and the general public; exceptional management and administrative skills, including good decision-making skills; the ability to create reports, maintain records, and follow budget guidelines as set by the Board of Trustees. Please see the job description linked on our website for more details.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university, and five years of progressively responsible library administration experience including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $85,000 – $100,000 (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 Byron Public Library District and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
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 December 17th at 11:37am
Librarian II at Newburgh Free Library
Full Time
The Newburgh Free Library seeks an exceptionally well organized and experienced full-time Librarian to lead our Local History Department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of archival practices, familiarity with the Newburgh community, an interest in learning about the history of Newburgh, the ability to work carefully and methodically with special collections, and to direct and supervise the work of other department staff. The candidate will also be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Library's Federal and NYS government documents collections, both tangible and online. The ideal candidate will also oversee the processing, deaccessioning and recordkeeping of the document collections.
To apply, go to newburghschools.org, click on the Departments tab and choose Human Resources and Employment Department. Find job posting under Support Staff Position and click on Posting. You must respond via the OLAS Website - olasjobs.org - by creating an account first - then apply.
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Job posted to this site on December 17th at 11:23am
Special Collections Associate at Fashion Institute of Technology
Full Time
The full-time Special Collections Library Associate will assist the Head of Special Collections and FIT Archive (SPARC) in all aspects of unit operations. S/he/they will work in a secure area of the library with valuable, rare, physical, digitized and born digital historical primary research materials and must be knowledgeable of and comply with security best practices and regulations.
The Library Associate will lead by example and provide expert collection processing and maintenance and support public service, research assistance, and general support of the unit's mission and daily operations.
Responsibilities:
Collections / Access
Arrange, process and describe a broad variety of archival and manuscript collections in physical and digital formats.
Use collection management and tracking systems (ArchivesSpace, CollectiveAccess, etc.) in the creation of complex finding aids.
Handle fragile, rare collections and employ appropriate best practices, including preservation re-housing and treatment techniques, and applying appropriate digitization protocols.
Maintain shelves and physical spaces to preserve intellectual controls of all materials, with oversight of the Special Collections Reading Room to maintain a secure environment.
Public & Customer Service
Provide researcher and reference services to SPARC patrons.
Provide research and instruction support for patrons and groups; Retrieve appropriate materials for researchers; Provide information concerning locations of library resources and other directional inquiries
Conduct preliminary research interviews; Schedule appointments for individual researchers and groups.
Conduct training and information sessions for various groups internal to or external from FIT.
Assist patrons with the use of Library catalogs; responds to patrons' questions
Develop innovative services to assist patrons both onsite and virtually.
Administrative
Maintain statistical usage and other data and use them for various reports.
Participate in preparing and updating policies and procedures of the unit
Cross Unit Responsibilities
Work in various capacities outside of the home unit to accomplish library wide initiatives. Such as but not limited to:
Work at any library service desk to fill coverage gaps, assist with metadata description and processing, etc
Serve on various library groups and committees, including but not limited to the Library Public Services Group; Meet with the unit heads and middle management to ensure high quality seamless service to library patrons
Support marketing and promotion activities; Represent the library at campus events throughout the academic year (such as attending functions pertaining to new students); participate in the library's event programming (such as Love Your Library)
Represent the library at campus events throughout the academic year (such as attending functions pertaining to new students)
Supervisory
Assist with training and supervision of units student aides, clerks, and/or interns/volunteers
Assist with staff-cross training initiatives
In the absence of the unit head, will act as the authority of the unit in administrative capacities
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.
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Job posted to this site on December 17th at 11:22am
Archivist (Specialist III) - Temporary at The New York Public Library
Full Time
Overview
The New York Public Library seeks a dynamic individual to enhance the use of its world class archival holdings at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and to serve as a resource and facilitator for public service access.
Founded in 1925 and named a National Historic Landmark in 2017, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the world’s leading cultural institutions devoted to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of materials focused on African American, African, and African Diaspora experiences, featuring diverse programming and a collection of over 11 million items that illuminates the richness of global Black history and culture. A research library of The New York Public Library and seeded by the collection of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg nearly a century ago, the Schomburg Center provides free access to materials documenting Black life locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Archivist’s primary responsibility is to arrange and describe archival collections held in the Schomburg Center’s Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books (MARB) Division, including the Institute of the Black World records and the Miriam Jimenez Roman papers among others. For more on the MARB Division, see https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg/manuscripts-archives-and-rare-books-division.
The arrangement and description of the collections will be supervised by Schomburg's Curator of the Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books Division. The New York Public Library’s Archival Processing Unit will oversee the training and implementation of the Library’s centralized processing protocols and systems.
This is a 20-month temporary position funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a grant titled “The Next Century of Black Studies''. The work of this grant will contribute immensely to the Schomburg Center’s centennial celebration in 2025 - 2026.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Curator, Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books, the Archivist will:
Arrange and describe archival collections of personal papers and organizational records, perform rehousing and other basic preservation needs, and prepare finding aids in accordance with local and national standards.
Perform original cataloging for special collections in a variety of formats in accordance with local and national standards.
Participate in associated grant-related activities, including participation in The Future of Black Studies conference.
Provide reference and public services support for collections processed through the grant.
Perform related duties as required.
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library, archival or information studies or Master’s degree in liberal arts or humanities and successful completion of archival training.
Subject area expertise or educational background in any of the following: African American History/Studies/Literature, Africana Studies, or cultural studies.
Required Experience
2+ years of experience in an archives or manuscripts repository creating descriptive records for archival collections (finding aids and catalog records)
Required Skills
A strong background in archival theory and practice, especially regarding arrangement and description, as well as a familiarity with current approaches to born-digital materials.
Demonstrated knowledge of current standards for archival description (APPM, DACS, LC subject headings, authority control, and MARC 21).
Demonstrated experience in original and copy cataloging.
Experience in EAD markup.
Experience using ArchivesSpace or Archivists' Toolkit.
Working knowledge of historical research methodology and experience with standard bibliographic tools.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Successfully demonstrated initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, judgment, analytic and organizations.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a production-oriented, team environment.
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
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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
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
Core work will take place in the Schomburg Center but occasional travel within NYC may be necessary
Office setting
Public service library
Physical Duties
Daily use of a computer
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours to be scheduled Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.
This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
The New York Public Library Salary Statement
At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.
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About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.